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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1942

Page

8

Neyland Now Army District Engineer In Norfolk Va

Lieutenant Colonel Robert Neyland, famed Tennessee football coach and later U S Army officer, directs about 50 000 workers across 500 projects in the Norfolk district. He emphasizes football like engineering with detail and fundamentals as he leads construction, fortification, and dredging efforts.

Tennessee Norfolk Wide World Robert Reese Neyland University of Tennessee United States Army District Greenville Neyland United States

Fleming On Trail of Gordon's Lead In Major League Batting

New York June 30 UP Les Fleming the pudgy young man from Nashville who inherited the Cleveland first base job is the hottest thing in major league baseball right now. Fleming who batted .414 last season climbed 16 points last week to become the greatest threat to Joe Gordon's lead in the American league. Gordon slipped from .867 to .863, Fleming posted 12 hits in 18 trips for a .667 week and rose to .346. The Brooklyn pair Pete Reiser and Joe Medwick dominated the National league but fell from their pace. Ernie Lombardi and Stan Musial showed big gains as the week progressed. The ten leading hitters in each league:

New York Les Fleming Nashville Cleveland Fleming Joe Gordon New York Yankees Gordon Brooklyn Pete Reiser Joe Medwick Reiser Medwick Ernie Lombardi Boston Stan Musial St. Louis Cardinals

Indians Rout White Sox as Milnar Impresses in Relief

Al Milnar pitched hitless ball through the final four innings and Jim Hegan collected four singles in four trips as Cleveland beat Chicago 11 to 5. Joe Medwick ended a week long slump with three singles in six at bats against Philadelphia.

al Milnar Jim Hegan Cleveland Milnar Chicago White Sox Hegan Indians Joe Medwick Brooklyn Philadelphia Phils

Durocher Suspended as Dodgers Lead Phillies in 9th Inning Rally

Brooklyn boss Leo Durocher faced a three day suspension and $50 fine from NL President Ford Frick after a Sunday umpire clash. Dodgers beat the Phillies 10 to 3 in Philadelphia as Ed Head won his sixth, keeping Brooklyn nine and a half games ahead. In Cleveland, the Indians crushed the White Sox 11 to 5 as Roy Weatherly injures his knee and is out for three days.

Leo Durocher Brooks Dodgers Brooklyn Ford Frick Philadelphia Brooklyns Dodger Philadelphia Phils Ed Head St. Louis Cardinals Cleveland Indians Chicago White Sox Indians Lee Ross Joe Haynes Pete Appleton al Milnar Althe Clevelanders Roy Stormy

Army coach hopefuls dwindle as officials consider navy aid

The roundup notes Lt. Col Biff Jones and Lt Col Bob Neyland may not coach Army teams as both seek other duties. Hoss raises funds surpassing half a million for Army Navy relief and U S O plus Derby and Red Cross pledges. Empire City Arlington and Suffolk Downs plan relief days with Maryland tracks pledging 100000. Detroit midweek games at Briggs Stadium move to 6 p m through mid August.

New York Biff Jones Wallace Wade Bob Neyland Army Navy Hoss Racing Army and Navy U.S.O Red Cross Empire City Arlington Pork Suffolk Downs Maryland Detroit Briggs Stadium

1948 Rose Bowl opponents eyed by touring world series

Sid Benjamin reports from Hazleton that a 15 game touring world series could decide the Rose Bowl participants early. He suggests the matchup may be the New York Yankees versus the Brooklyn Dodgers as the likely opponents.

Sid Benjamin Hazleton Dodgers

Swedish runner Gunnar Haag to face Gil Dodds in America

Boston reports Gunnar Haag the Swedish 1500m man with 3 47.6 may arrive within a week to race in the United States. Talks of matching him with Gil Dodds arise as other sports quips surface. The Stanford golf team reportedly adopts the tee formation.

Boston Gunnar Haag Gil Dodds Willie Keeler Stanford

Twilight baseball debut in Lawrence Crowns face Olathe club

Twilight baseball comes to Lawrence with the Lawrence Royal Crowns hosting the Olathe team from the Eastern Kansas league at 6 30 tonight on highway 59 south of town. Local sponsors push added recreation as softball gains slow start. The Crowns’ lineup is described as a balanced, capable unit.

Twilight Lawrence Lawrence Royal Crowns Olathe Highway Lawrence Folk Crowns

Hartnett Rallies Indians After Seven Errors In Loss

Manager Gabby Hartnett chastises his Indianapolis squad after seven miscues contribute to a 12-5 defeat to Milwaukee in a game that saw three Brewers runs in the first and five more in the sixth. Columbus beat St Paul 7-2 as Augie Bergamo drove in three with a bases-loaded double. Kansas City edged by Louisville 4-3 in a 10th inning decision sparked by Pete Blumette’s balk controversy.

Gabby Hartnett Indianapolis Boys Tribe Milwaukee Brewers Indians Roxie Lawson Columbus St. Paul Augie Bergamo Kansas City Louisville Blues Johnny Neun Pete Blumette Neun Blumette Chet Morgan al Lingua Colonels Fred Frankhouse Johnny Johnson Johnson Toledo Minneapolis

Crossword Clue List From 1910 Newspaper

Horizontal clues include Highway and Unyielding courage with entries for Musteline mammal plural and Thirsty. Down clues cover Fish eggs Bones Measure Symbol for sodium Bustle Eye and Native metal. Includes heads of the U S Army and Lieutenant Yabler as examples.

U. S. Army Yabler

Unidentified Puzzle: Army Leader and Edible Fern Rootstock

A fragmented list resembling a crossword or riddle with definitions and clues. Entries include military terms, botany notes on Maorian edible fern rootstock, dye for cheese, and various short words. The vertical clues mix draws dawn god not early poem and other scattered items.

Drop in Traffic Deaths Reflects Cautious Driving

The National Safety Council reports a 25 percent drop in May traffic deaths to 2,290 from 3,050 in May 1941, citing less driving and greater caution. Through May 1942, fatalities total 12,450, an 11 percent decrease year to date.

Chicago National Safety Council

Youth units boost civil defense drive in state

Topeka reports 1096 communities host youth organizations working with the state defense council. Mrs Irene Meeker, vice chair of the state board of social welfare and council committee chair, says over 3000 youth units are regularly active in the civilian defense program.

Topeka State Defense Council Irene Meeker State Board of Social Welfare

Barrow Exudes Calm Amid Yankees Slump

New York June 30 Ed Barrow, veteran Yankees executive, voiced cool confidence as the club faced a shrinking AL lead and a spate of injuries. He ruled out trades, defended the roster, cited Sturm’s absence and Hassett’s strong fill, noted southpaw issues with Russo, and said Rizzuto’s leg tendon strain will delay his return.

New York Ed Barrow The Yankees Johnny Sturm Buddy Hassett Keller DiMaggio Marius Russo Phil Rizzuto Red Rolfe Joe Gordon

Softball Tonight Jayhawks Meet Sigma Nus at Lincoln Park

The Junior Jayhawks face the Sigma Nus in a softball game at Lincoln Park tonight at 8 oclock. Local fans are set for a competitive evening as both teams seek a win.

Jayhawks Sigma Nus Lincoln Park

Dodgers Tie NL Lead After Win Over Phils

The report notes the Brooklyn Dodgers defeated the Philadelphia Phillies to move into a tie for the National League lead, while the Pirates edged the St. Louis Cardinals. The brief mentions Dempsey’s past surgery and Gomez’s one hit game for context.

Associated Press Brooklyn Dodgers Phils Pirates St. Louis Jack Dempsey Vernon Lefty

Pirates Struggle Highlighted by Anderson Triple Rally

The score column recalls Frank Frisch using Anderson as in Benen against Brooklyn as the Pirates suffer. Durocher faces controversy with Magerkurth balking and Anderson’s big triple cited by Dressen as the pivotal moment. MacPhail continues rallying the team with pep talks and reminders about pay.

New York Pirates Frank Frisch Anderson Benen Brooklyn Ub Pittsburgh Leo Durocher Tempire George Magerkurth Dodgers Lippy Durocher Charley Dressen Dtrocher

Coaches Predictions and Navy Army Relay Baseball Match

Joe Gembis laments player pay and possible attrition at Wayne University as he contemplates summer jobs and uniforms. Joe Guyon seeks word from his navy son after a missed visit, with a secret mission cited. Chanute Field Planesmen meet the Great Lakes Sailors in the White Sox relief doubleheader with two ex majors on the mound.

Joe Gembis Wayne University Joe Guyon John Keuey White Sox Jim Walkup Browns

Summer Address Mail Order Reminder

When leaving town, remember to call 22 to order the Journal-World mailed to your summer address. The notice urges readers to arrange mail forwarding and maintain access to local coverage during travel.

Journal-World

Kansas fair board continues Hutchinson exposition plans

Topeka reports on June 30 that the Kansas fair board will proceed with the annual fair at Hutchinson in September 1925. Dr. O. O. Wolf of Ottawa, chairman, said the army is not interested in using the grounds at present.

Topeka Kansas Fair Board Hutchinson O. O. Wolf Ottawa

Traveling World Series Nothing New to Browns

The article recalls the 1942 world series tour idea as not new to the St. Louis Browns who previously toured postseason games. It notes past excursions with Detroit in 1887 and with the New York Giants in 1888, and lists cities where such post-season games were staged including Pittsburgh, Brooklyn, New York, Philadelphia, Boston, Washington, Baltimore, and Chicago.

American Association Kansas City Milwaukee Minneapolis Cessiscocetensesse Columbus Louisville Indianapolis OIEGO St. Paul New York Andeanereceeecesnassecesnimmerensae Boston Renssenah Detroit Esseseseee Cleveland Ereneeeee Evbsiebteenenbesen St. Louis Cricreo Wescsen Eueraeresastineen Philadelphia Aeilsbin Washington Cleveland Chicago Brooklyn Ohenees Sitabesaris Cincinnati New York Pittsburgh Boston Seaenaesees St. Louis Browns Browns Army Navy New York Giants Baltimore Giants

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