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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1939

Page

10

Lawrence foursome defends title at Topeka Kansas Amateur

Lawrence Country Club four sume of Glenn Oatman C A Galloway Gene Glahn and Dr H P Jones won the team trophy at the Kansas Amateur Championship on Shawnee course Topeka Oatman 75 Galloway 78 Glahn 81 Jones 81 for 315 Chick Pontius and Oatman withdrew from pro-am matches Ashley Chanute had clubs stolen before qualifying Ashley tied 77 Oatman 75 placed eighth in senior division with 50 year old Jack Robertson 72 Next year’s championship set for Sim Park Wichita Lawrence to host large local entry list with several KU students involved.

Lawrence Country Club Glenn Oatman C. A. Galloway Gene Glahn H. P. Jones Kansas Shawnee Topeka Oatman Galloway Jones Glahn Chick Pontius Lawrence Ashley Glen Ashley Chanute K. U Dean Ritchie Wichita Ritchie Brinkow Tive Oes C. C. Carl Lawrence Puntry Club Sim Park Chi Galloway George Lee Giles Barker R. J. Miller Earl Chapman Harold Bell

Moll and Partner Fall in Jayhawk Open Doubles

In Topeka on June 30, Irene Moll and her partner lost in a doubles match during the Jayhawk Open. The slate of fourth round upsets included top seeds, with Jack Rodgers of Houston eliminated by Ray Morgan of Wichita, and other notable results across singles and doubles events.

Irene Moll Topeka Jack Rodgers Houston Ray Morgan Wichita Lindsay Franklin Bob Patterson Tulsa Gerald Tucker Winfield Tom Nixon San Antonio Muriel Leech Doris Myers Doris Kittell Faye Patch Bobby Curtis Rob Billings Dallas Tucker Alen McDonald Jack Blakely John Smith Curtis Rodgers Delmont Peterson Emporia Don ‘Green Patterson Nixon

Tonight's Ball Games Schedule at Woodlawn Park

A condensed card lists 5:30 Jayhawks versus Cubs at South Park, 4:00 Old Timers against Others exhibition, and 6:30 Lone Star at City South Park. Minor venue notes included.

Jayhawks Cubs South Park Woodlawn Park Lone Star

Historic sports milestones recalled in brief notes

One year ago Helen Wills Moody and Helen Jacobs of California reached Wimbledon final. Sony Wimbledon's women's final saw Hilda Sperling and Alice Marble contend. Three years past Yankee Stadium hosted a double Yanks win over Red Sox 10-5 and 6-3. Five years ago Bill Bonthron beat Glenn Cunningham by two feet in the national AAU 1500m, setting a world record 3:48.9.

Helen Wills Moody Helen Jacobs California Hilda Sperling Alice Marble Yankee Stadium Yanks Red Sox Bill Bonthron Glenn Cunningham

Night baseball, boxing notes and wedding page in New York

Roundup items include Clark Griffith proposing wholesale night games in the American League with five-night schedules between June 15 and September 15. Other notes cover Galento haggling with pew sales, Lou Gehrig Day donations, a Shelby club wedding invitation, boxing chatter about Louis and Galento, and media remarks on the bout outcomes and fighters.

New York Clark Griffith Philly Galento-Youis Mike Jacobs Col D. Walker Wear N. Y National Foundation of Infantile Paralysis Organized Ball

Standings Update From The National And American Leagues

Results show Boston 8 New York 2 in the National League with Philadelphia at Brooklyn postponed. Chicago 7 St. Louis 6. American League St Louis 9 5 Chicago 3 7. Detroit at Cleveland postponed by rain. New York 1 7 Washington 2 0. Second game ended after six with darkness. Western Association Joplin 2 1 Salina 1 0 Springfield 5 7 Hutchinson 3 6 Topeka 8 Muskogee 4. Fort Smith and St Joseph idle. American Association St Paul 11 4 Kansas City 6 6 Toledo 7 Louisville 4 Indianapolis 3 Columbus 2 Minneapolis 6 Milwaukee 4.

Philadelphia Brooklyn Boston New York Chicago St. Louis St.Louis Detroit Cleveland Washington Philadelphia S Western Association Joplin Salina Springfield Hutchinson Topeka Muskogee Fort Smith St. Joseph Idle American Association St. Paul Kansas City Toledo Louisville Indianapolis Columbus Minneapolis Milwaukee City Onan Toledo Seers Cincinnati Dal Pittsburgh Boston Permanes Cleveland Ms Chicago L

Rinky Dinks Beat Tigers in Twilight League Action

The Rinky Dinks topped the Tigers 7 to 4 at Southpark in a Twilight league game, scoring in the first, third and sixth innings while sealing the win with strong seventh inning defense.

Rinky Dinks Tigers Southpark

Ga lento taps first beer barrel

Associated Press reports Ga lento achieved a historic first by tapping a beer barrel, marking a milestone in brewing history. The event drew attention from industry observers and local crowds who witnessed the notable moment.

Local score updates and classified page note

Reported scores include Manhattan 4 Beloit 5 Fairbury 3 Junction City 4 and Marysville 1 Concordia 3. A line notes 76 percent of Journal-World subscribers read the classified page daily and provides a phone contact.

Manhattan Beloit Fairbury Junction City Marysville Concordia Journal-World

Saints Upset Blues In Opener As Minneap olis, St Paul Split

In St Paul on June 30 the Saints slowed the Kansas City Blues, 11 to 6, in the first game of a doubleheader before losing 6 to 4 in seven innings. Minneapolis beat Milwaukee 6 to 4 as the Millers posted 11 hits. Indianapolis edged Columbus 3 to 2 to sweep, while Toledo beat Louisville 7 to 4 as both clubs totaled 12 safeties.

St. Paul Minneapolis American Association Kansas City Saints Kansas City Blues Lindell Picchota Louisville

Miners Lead Western Association Narrow Gap With Wins

Joplin Missouri June 30 The Miners moved within one game of the Giants by sweeping Salina 2 to 1 and 1 to 0. Charley Wensloff earned his 12th victory with a four hitter and a tenth inning double driving in the winning run. Ralph Waldo allowed five hits and 17 strikeouts in the nightcap. Springfield split with Hutchinson as the Cardinals' rally put them four games back. Topeka beat Muskogee 8 to 4 after 15 hits. Tonight schedule includes Topeka at Fort Smith St. Joseph at Muskogee and Joplin at Hutchinson.

Joplin Red Hot Western Association Fort Smith Giants Salina Charley Wensloff Ralph Waldo Eddie Sielski Springfield Cardinals Hutchinson St. Joseph Topeka Muskogee

Baseball Recap Of The Day Includes Nine Straight Win For French

Yesterday's notes cover Dutch Teonard Senators At ley Donald Dodgers Yankees and other clubs. Larry French earned his ninth straight win in relief while Bill Lee credited with a relief save. Debs Garris homered with two on powering a six run burst to snap Giants winning streak. Bob Johnson homered twice driving in three as Athletics thumped Red Sox. Clint Brown and Brown combined on a six hit game, Chicago win.

Dutch Teonard Senators Atley Donald Yankees Larry French Cubs Cardinals Bruins Altha Bill Lee Debs Garris Bees Giants Bob Johnson Athletics Ted Red Sox Bob Harris Browns Clint Brown White Sox Brown Chicago Emu Leonard Washington Clark Old Fox Griffith Frank Crosetti Red Ruffing Yankee Ailey Donald Babe Dahlgren Boston Red Sox Philadelphia Athletics Chicago White Sox St. Louis Browns

Baseball Leaders and Stats From Boston to New York

Major league leaders include Foxx and McQuinn atop batting averages and hits. Key figures Kramer Case Williams Greenberg and Ott headline RBIs and runs, with multiple players sharing leads across teams. A brief anecdote notes Vince DiMaggio hitting a homer heard on a motorist’s radio near Louisville ballpark.

Foxx Boston McQuinn St. Louis Kramer Case Washington Williams Greenberg Detroit Rolfe New York Keltner Cleveland Wright Lewis

Western State Teachers College grants arts degree to long-time worker

Jerry Hagan, sports editor of a Kalamazoo daily, earns a bachelor of arts from Western State Teachers' College after 18 years of part-time study. He completed the degree while keeping up his newspaper duties.

Kalamazoo Mich Jerry Hagan Western State Teachers’ College Hagan

Fordham Sets August 28 Football Practice Start

New Fordham coach Jimmy Crowley announced the opening date for the Fordham football preseason practices set for August 28 in New York. Crowley indicated a focus on conditioning and system installation as the Rams prepare for the upcoming season.

Fordham New York Jimmy Crowley

Galento Wins Big Payoff as Louis Dominates in Ring

Promoter Mike Jacobs pays Tony Galento over fifty thousand dollars and sets a September bout with Lou Nova. Joe Louis earns praise for a knockout victory, hailed as possibly the greatest offensive fighter, despite vulnerability to hard hits. Contenders rush to arrange future matches, eyeing Detroit and Philadelphia showdowns for maximizing gates.

Gayle Talbot New York Tony Galento Mike Jacobs Lou Nova Joe Louis Joe Louis Tony Galento Ray Carlen Joe Quick Jimmy Johnston Bob Pastor Jimmy Pastor Detroit Nova Philadelphia

Death of famed driver Jimmy Snyder in Cahokia crash

Jimmy Snyder, 31, Chicago native and noted racing driver, died in a midget car crash at Cahokia track near East St. Louis. The accident occurred during a 40 lap feature race in front of about 4 000 spectators after he posted a top qualifying speed. Snyder had finished second in the 500 mile Indianapolis race last December and also played professional football with the St Louis Gunners.

East St. Louis Harmssome Jimmy Snyder Cahokia Here Indianapolis Snyder Paul Armbruster St. Louis Armbruster Jimmy St. Louis Gunners

Topeka Recreation Club Hosts Sunday Baseball Game

The Topeka Recreation Club will host a baseball game against the Lawrence Semipros in Holcom Grove Sunday at 2:30 PM. Admission is free. Lawrence manager Farmer Ross also announced Rosedale will visit July 4 for a game.

Topeka Recreation Club Holcom’s Grove Lawrence Farmer Ross Rosedale Holcom

Ted Williams Helps Sick Boy Recover With Autographed Ball

Boston June 30 Ted Williams Red Sox rookie slugger stepped in after doctors reached the end of their methods to aid 11 year old Donald Nicoll critically ill for three weeks. Donald’s father appealed to Williams and the star promised to hit a couple for him then sent an autographed ball from all the Red Sox stars. The boy’s eyes brightened and doctors say his chances of recovery have improved.

Boston Ted Williams Red Sox Donald Nicoll Donald Williams Ted

Fisheries plant 33 million fish in Canadian waters

Ottawa reports more than 33 000 000 young salmon and trout distributed into Canadian waters last year as part of a push to boost fish stocks.

Ottawa Canadian

Senators Beat Yankees In 12 Inning Thriller

Washington Senators edged New York Yankees 2-1 in 12 innings before a 7-0 loss in six innings in the second game. Pitcher Dutch Leonard improved his mark to seven wins as the Senators stayed atop the standings.

Washington Senators New York Yankees Bombers Nationals

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