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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1943
Page
6
Cubs dropped to last in the National League as Whitey Kurowski homered and the Cardinals pounded 11 runs. In the American League, the Yankees led Cleveland after a 4-3 win while Detroit’s Virgil Trucks notched his third win in a 4-3 victory over St. Louis.
In the American League games New York tied Boston 3 then Philadelphia 3 and Washington 1. Cleveland 2, Chicago 1, Detroit 4, St. Louis 3. National League Boston 8, New York 8. Philadelphia at Brooklyn night game. Pittsburgh 8, Cincinnati 3, St. Louis 11, Chicago 8.
In a tight game, the Philadelphia Athletics reach sixth place with a win over the Washington Senators. The Mackmen, led by Mexican rookie Jesse Flores with three hits allowed, defeated Washington 3 to 1. Dizzy Trout delivered 144 innings of hitless rescue work to steady the Phillies amid a belated Browns push.
Baltimore May 5. The Preakness field dwindles as Count Fleet dominates Kentucky Derby form and $2,000 fourth place purse goes unclaimed. Remaining possibles include Blue Swords Vincente and Slide Rule while New Moon falters ahead of the Saturday race at Pimlico.
Elmer Holm former head coach at Washburn University and former line coach at Nebraska University has been commissioned as a naval lieutenant. He will report May 27 at Chapel Hill North Carolina for indoctrination.
A recap of past sports mentions notes Yale advising Howard Odell for a coach post, Duck Medwick leading the Na spael League with a .404 average, and a Derby withdrawal due to a 104 degree fever, reflecting a readers’ page from The Journal World.
New major league baseball will be distributed to clubs soon while Southern association and Southern league play up pep and high batting averages. Lou Coleman of Spalding pledges production to avoid a season shortage. Lou Smith aims to marshal 500 bicycles for Rockingham Park fans from Lawrence station with trains stopping there. A suggestion to add mutuel windows at the station to allow betting on riders. Ex champion Chalky Wright reappears after seven weeks with trainer Mike Belloise noting hunger not illness as his reason for return.
Burnt Cork finished last as Rochester, the owner, sighed that the horse was tired. A friend joked that more money was lost on Burnt Cork than won by Count Fleet, offering a bleak consolation.
Shorts and Shells Connecticut high schools are invited to schedule football games with Yale teams of equal weight and experience next fall. The boxing service and athletic fund has distributed equipment to 48 army camps in the United States and one overseas. A pair of Braves rookies hold off-season baseball jobs. Connie Creedon is a detective and Ben Geraghty runs a cemetery. They stress they do not work those jobs in summer. The New York boxing commission will name a favorite for Willie Penns featherweight title after May 20. Pitt director Frank Carver, drafting in 1929, asked to be treated kindly by his successor.
Seattle report notes the Shipyards Baseball League is considering policies for its arbiters after measures to protect players from injuries. The remark follows ongoing safety efforts by league officials and local sports authorities.
The report links former players with Navy service at Norfolk and Fort Pierce, noting Charley Wagner’s suit collection, Henry Bingham’s boxing promise, and Colonel Mills now a lieutenant. It highlights six amphibious base ensigns awarded Navy Crosses, with ex pros Halperin Tripson Howe Herrick Byrom and Dartmouth skier Bell among them.
At Argentine high school a meeting of principals reached a plan for a regular football schedule in the Northeast Kansas league next fall with Ralph Graber of Liberty Memorial HS present. The district searches for a new coach as Elmer Schaake leaves to report May 27 as a Navy ensign in Chapel Hill N C.
A sweeping Yankees overhaul under McCarthy reshapes the infield and outfield with recruits like Stirnweiss and Etten while aging veterans depart. The piece lists legendary elder rosters for the National and American Leagues, detailing up ages and positions, highlighting Joe Gordon and Bill Dickey as carryovers.
Jim Tobin pitched six solid innings for the Braves against the Giants and drove in three Boston runs with two singles. Jim Bagby earned his third win for the Indians by going five hits against the White Sox. Jesse Flores held the Senators to three hits and no runs after the first inning. Bob Ellett and Vince DiMaggio are noted in passing. Fi rates-Farmer had three hits including a homer to spark Fitts burgh’s eight runs against Reda. Paul Trout pitched one percent innings to quell the Browns and save Viall Trucks. Spud Chandler tamed the Red Sox for his second win. Jack Kraus led the Phillies past the Dodgers with five hits. Harry Walker and George Kurowski of the Cardinals drove in four runs as they beat the Cubs with a four-run rally.
Joe Metzger left Tuesday for Camp Claiborne Louisiana after a furlough with his parents and relatives. He spoke at the Grayson community gathering and visited sisters near Ozankie and McLouth. He recalls Fort Riley and Camp Bowie Texas and notes a family spirit among campers while he drives supplies shipped from home for his unit. The Methodist choir held a Palm Sunday social honoring director Mrs Don Allen who plans to move to Wichita.
Lloyd Rogers assisted in serving the luncheon. The death of J. Harvey Johnson occurred April 10 in Tulsa, Oklahoma, at the home of his daughter Mrs Earl Markwell, where he had gone to spend the winter. He had been in failing health several years. Funeral services were in the Presbyterian church here on Wednesday afternoon.
Mrs Judy holds a life certificate and years of teaching in town and country schools. Mr and Mrs Alvin Biery and children traveled to Lawrence for hay fever treatment. Clyde Cook and family from Topeka visited property leased to Kil atrick. daughter Carolyn recovering from heart ailment after scarlet fever and influenza. Easter festivities included an egg contest. readings covered First Aid and Women in Aeronautics. Red Cross updates shared by Mrs Lloyd Morris. Easter parade won by Margaret Ford.
The notice honors a DePauw University graduate and long-time county official who served as county treasurer and acting county surveyor. It also reports burial at Pleasant View and lists survivors including wife Mary Smith Johnson, sons H. L. Johnson and Rev. William Johnson, daughters Helen Hosford and Alice Markwell, and sister Frances Morse. Other items note Dale Gibson resigning to report for service, frost damage to gardens affecting tomato plants, and a Study club meeting with a diverse program and a historic Mason and Hamlin organ.
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