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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1939
Page
10
Vander Meer struggles in three starts with the Reds, failing to finish any, as Giants edge him out. Freddie Hutchinson, Bill Lee, Mace Brown, and Buck Newsom also slump in early season showings. Washington, Boston, Chicago, and Philadelphia win or at least split games while cold weather keeps several leaders idle.
Kansas City rookie Jerry Priddy, 19, led the offense with a triple and single as the Blues defeated Toledo 6 to 4. Priddy leads the league with a .474 average and has piled up five singles, a double, two triples and a homer in 15 at bats since Sunday. Toledo limited Kansas City, but Frank Makosky saved a late danger while Don French quieted Anton’s hot bat as Indianapolis snapped a five game streak with an 8–6 win. Fred Hutchinson, the noted 19-year-old rookie, was optioned to Detroit’s Columbus farm club after a Feb deal involving three players and cash.
The record notes a year ago Chief won a denry trial stakes in 1 35 4 5 equalling a track mark at Churchill Downs. Three years ago Joe DiMaggio debuted with three hits for the Yankees in left field, including a triple. Five years ago Tommy Loughran lost a 10 round decision to Walter Neubsel at Madison Square Garden.
Six records could fall as Kansas Nebraska and Kansas State compete in a Memorial Stadium tri meet. Elmer Hackney aims to lift the shot put mark, Edsel Wibbels targets the discus, Bob Stoland and Don Bird look to break KU marks, Charles Mitchell may set a tevo mile best, and Roy Harris seeks the mile record. Race marks include the 220 and 440 dashes, mile and two mile, high jump and pole vault with looming ideal conditions.
The Kansas Jayhawks travel to Lincoln to face Nebraska for a weekend series after recent results. They split four recent games 2-2, beating Iowa State at home and dropping two to Oklahoma at Norman. A standout was Jack Sands pitching 513 innings without a hit in relief as Kansas lost 6-5 despite outhitting Oklahoma.
Louisville May 4 The big horse to beat is Johnstown with a fast mile split 1 38 3 5 but rain could shift odds. Six definite contenders remain Herbert M Woolfs Technician W L Branns Challedon William Ziegler Jrs El Chico Valdina Farms Viscountry and Heather Broom head to Derbytown for J H Whitneys team led by Earl Sande.
Haskell Indians beat Baker 10 to 7 on the Baldwin diamond to extend their season win streak to four. After Baker led 7 6 in the eighth, Haskell rallied for three runs and added another in the ninth behind three pitchers and timely hitting by Scruby. Umpire Frank Barnett at Lawrence. Tuberculosis claims at least one eighth of all deaths the world over.
National League results show New York 6 Cincinnati 4 and Philadelphia 4 Chicago 1. games at Louis Boston with cold weather. Pittsburgh at Brooklyn also noted with cold conditions. American League entries list New York 10 Detroit 6 Boston 5 Cleveland 1. Washington 11 St. Louis 10 Philadelphia 8 Chicago 1. American Association matches Kansas City 6 Toledo 5 Indianapolis St Paul 6 Milwaukee 5 Columbus 2. Louisville at Minneapolis rain.
Lawrence High heads to Emporia with 12 track men along with golf and tennis teams for the Eastern Kansas Conference meet Saturday. The Lions expect regional and state meets later in May with four already qualified for state track: George Goehring shot put Walter Peterson high jump Otis Bowers low hurdles and high jump Eugene Parker 440 yard dash.
The Haskell Indians will host Kansas City Junior College in a dual track meet tomorrow in Kansas City Kan. The event is free and starts at 3 oclock, announced coach John Carmody.
Kansas coach Gwinn Henry predicts a stronger Big Six in 1939 with every conference school fielding veteran talent and key additions. He notes improvements in blocking tackling and line play during spring practice on Mount Oread, with strong punt capability and standout passers among veterans and newcomers.
El Galento boxing on short rounds on a western tour. Jack Roper eyes a comeback on the Louis Galento card. NL leaders Johnny Mize and Ernie Lombardi highlighted by Johnny Mize and Ernie Lombardi. Ivy League notices on broadcasting rights and whisky ads. Riggs Marble and Baer remarks. Dockside debate on polo grounds borrowing. Derby talk with long odds. Dizzy Dean and Camilli incidents noted. Woodrow Rich and Ted Williams banter. Yanks thump Tigers 22 2 after scolding. Kansas baseball majors Burge Brass Dugan Sands shine in Oklahoma series against Iowa State and Nebraska forthcoming.
Independence junior college dominated a triangular track meet with 62 points defeating Coffeyville and Arkansas City. Coffeyville edged Arkansas City for second 45 to 43. Classified ads cost 24 words or less for six days at 80 cents. Ad-Taker ready to draft copy. phone 22.
The Lawrence Lions won a golf duel 91 to 92 percent in match play with medalist Captain Tom Wagner shooting 78. Lawrence also beat Ottawa in several matches but the Lions tennis squad dropped two doubles and two singles, with Arthur Nelson and the Ottawa pair among the noted results. The team heads to Emporia for the conference meet Saturday and hosts Leavenworth next Wednesday.
Yesterday's stars included George Caster of the Athletics holding the White Sox to three hits in a 3-1 Philadelphia win. Jim Ripple's pinch double for the Giants helped tie the game and push New York to a 6-4 victory over Cincinnati. Elden Auker spun five hits for Boston to beat Cleveland. Rick Ferrell boosted Washington with a double and three singles in an 11-10 win over St Louis. Hugh Mulcahy subdued Chicago with five hits in a 4-1 Philadelphia win. Red Rolfe drove in three, scored twice, including a first-inning theft, as New York overwhelmed Detroit.
Western Association baseball standings show six teams tied in several pairings. Springfield and Hutchinson led with six wins and one loss, while St. Joseph and Muskogee were tied for third at four wins and three losses. Salina and Fort Smith shared fifth at three and four, and Joplin and Topeka tied for last at one win six losses. Leonard was noted at Topeka last night.
A Kansas Relays meet in Lawrence featured Bill Hannah placing third in pole vault. Local students and residents share community updates including visits, school activities, and honors.
Karjalain limited the Owls to three hits while Salina built a 7 1 victory. The loss marked Topeka's fifth straight defeat in the stretch.
OsKaloosa residents note family gatherings and birthdays at the Smith home. Lawrence trip and music week attendance. Young Women's Missionary group meeting with program by Lois Sloop and Edith Pantzer. Local staff changes include Warren Teel named assistant county engineer and Louis Senn as secretary. County track meet set for May 5 with school staff coordinating events.
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