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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1939

Page

6

Missouri Here For Two Ball Games K U In The Cellar

The Kansas Jayhawks lose a second straight Big Six game to Nebraska 4 to 6 at Lincoln. Missouri remains undefeated in conference by routing Kansas State 21 to 9 at Manhattan. Tigers head to Lawrence for back to back games against Kansas with weather permitting.

Nebraska Lincoln University of Kansas Missouri Kansas State Manhattan Tigers Lawrence Jayhawkers

Jayhawkers Triumph in KU Kansas State Dual Meet

The University of Kansas tennis and golf teams defeated Kansas State in Manhattan in Big Six dual action. The netters won 5-1 while the golfers edged 9-14 to 8-14 in a tight meet.

University of Kansas Kansas State Manhattan Hibbard Kansas Foreman Franks Thornbur- Ton Gray K-State Engleman Sinning Hammond Thornburrow

Stars of Yesterday AP roundup hits and runs

Earle Brucker hits a bases loaded homer as Athletics defeat Tigers 10 to 3. Babe Phelps delivers a pinch single for the Dodgers in a 2 to 1 win over the Cardinals. Joe Gordon belts two homers and a single in a 15 to 4 Yankees rout of the White Sox. Buck Newsom limits the Red Sox to six runs in seven innings as the Browns win 6 to 3. Sam Hale delivers a 16th inning pinch hit two run single to beat the Senators. Frank McCormick and Harry Craft provide late power as the Reds top the Phillies 13 to 4. Gus Suhr drives in four for the Pirates in a big win over the Bees. Mel Ott collects four hits and three runs as the Giants beat the Cubs 10 to 3.

Associated Press Earle Brucker Athletics Tigers Philadelphia Babe Phelps Dodgers Brooklyn Cardinals Joe Gordon Yankees White Sox Buck Newsom Browns Red Sox Sam Hale Indians Senators Frank McCormick Harry Craft Reds Phils Gus Suhr Pirates Pittsburgh Bees Mel Ott Giants Cubs Marie Joe McCarthy New York Yankees Cincinnati Yanks Aiqurees Chicago White Sox Red Cleveland Lefty Gomez al Milnar Oral Hildebrand Johnny Murphy New Yorkers Washington Dutch Leonard Phillies Paul Derringer Boston Brooklyn Dodgers St. Louis Cardinals Sammy Hale Bob Feller Philadelphia Athletics Detroit Boston Red Sox St. Louis Browns New York Giants Pittsburgh Pirates Chicago Cubs Boston Bees

McLoughlin to Manage Hollywood Gardens Arena

Maurice Mc Loughlin, famed California tennis figure, is named to run the indoor sports arenaHollywood Gardens being planned by Bing Crosby and other Hollywood sportsmen in Los Angeles.

McLoughlin Arena Los Angeles Maurice McLoughlin California Hollywood Gardens Bing Crosby Hollywood

Topeka Sweeps Eastern Kansas Conference Titles

Topeka dominated the Eastern Kansas Conference meet at Emporia capturing track golf and tennis crowns. In track scores, Topeka 7634 led Manhattan 33% Emporia 30 Ottawa 19% Lawrence 16. Lawrence excelled in several events including 440 dash high jump and javelin. In golf Topeka had 336 as low four man total with Manhattan 349 Lawrence 390 Ottawa 393. In tennis Topeka won both singles and doubles while Lawrence failed to win any matches.

Topeka Kansas Emporia Manhattan Ottawa Lawrence Parker Goehring Bowers Garich Peterson Empoporia Stapleton Fer Wagner Street Williams Topeka

Baseball scores from major leagues and associations

American League results feature New York, Chicago, Philadelphia, Detroit, Cleveland, Washington, St. Louis, and Boston with varied wins. National League games list New York, Chicago, Brooklyn, St. Louis, Cincinnati, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and Boston. American Association standings show Minneapolis, Indianapolis, St. Paul, Louisville, Toledo, Milwaukee with records and a rainout at Columbus vs Kansas City.

New York Boston Chicago Sebeber Columbus Toledo Philadelphia Detroit Cleveland Washington St. Louis Brooklyn Cincinnati Pittsburgh American Association Minneapolis Indianapolis St. Paul Louisville Milwaukee Kansas City

Topeka Mills win and miscues in doubleheader recap

Salina Kan May 8 The Salina Millers shut out St Joseph Angels 11 0 with four double plays then lost 6 2 after four errors allowed three unearned runs. Joplin and Fort Smith split a twin bill Fort Smith won 7 2 in game one and lost 5 2 in game two. Elmer Phillips pitched the Owls to a 3 1 win over Hutchinson. Hutchinson’s lone run came on a Leon Sweeney homer. The second double header was rained out as was Muskogee vs Springfield.

Salina Kan Salina Millers St. Joseph Angels Millers Missourians Joplin Fort Smith

Ross Semi Pros Open Season With Paseos Sunday

Ross' Semi-Pros host the Paseo All-Stars at Holcom's grove in the season opener. Five Paseo players formerly played for the Kansas City Monarchs in a bid to attract public support for more games this summer.

Farmer Ross Paseo All-Stars Kansas City Holcom’s Grove Ross Paseo Kansas City Monarchs

Newark Pitcher to Inherit 35000 at Age 35

Newark baseball figure George Barley a Duke University alumnus will receive 35000 dollars when he turns 35. He is currently 24 and remains active in the sport.

Newark George Barley Duke University

Germans and Poles Can Battle Over the Nets

Vienna May 8 The German Davis cup team clinched the tie over Switzerland by winning the doubles to lead 3 0. The German captain said political tension between Germany and Poland should not halt the next round set for Warsaw in two weeks.

Vienna Switzerland Poland Warsaw

Hackney Smashes Records In Big Six Shot Put Duel

Manhattan Kan May 8 Elmer Hackney Kansas State star props a 55 ft 11 in shot to exceed American and Intercollegiate marks in a triangular meet with Nebraska and Kansas He already owns 12 marks this season and eyes Watson as rivals in upcoming Intercollegiate events with football and track prowess noted and a boast to outthrow Watson.

Manhattan Kan Elmer Hackney Kansas State Jack Torrance Louisiana State Hackney Oslo Norway Gang Nebraska Kansas Torrance Sam Francis Francis Oberlin Colorado Michigan Bill Watson Watson Marquette Dan Ferris Kansas States

Nebraska Bears Kansas in Manhatten Triangular Meet

Nebraska won the Manhatten triangular meet with 61 points, Kansas 53 34, and Kansas State 49 42. Key performances included Lyle Foy and Darrell Mathes returning in the 100 yard dash, Ray Harris winning the mile and two mile, Durand taking the javelin, Bird the pole vault, and Elmer Hackney setting a new American shot put record of 55 feet 11 inches.

al Tho Kansas Manhattan Nebraska Kansas State College Hargiss Lyle Foy Darrell Mathes Foy Jayhawkers Paul Masoner Kansas Ward Ray Harris Durand Bird Greene Brandt Graves Cox Elmer Hackneys Prochaska Withels Vanderbilt Kansas State Mills Sam Francis Harris Mitchell Moore Butter Simmons Wansas T. Dodee Wanens State Dawson Hotchkiss Neuman Pawson Whithoek Wanens Wibbels McCutchen Kansas Greene Resecond Tinea Bey Bird Legue Scott Heidht Noble Kuper Brown Klann Taymaker

Baseball Barrage Sparks MLB Type of Hitting

A bumper crop of base hits electrified fans in yesterday’s doubleheaders. Detroit pitcher Fred Hutchinson was shelled after being optioned to Toledo. Milwaukee pounded him for eight hits and two homers in a seven inning game. Toledo won the opener 17 10. Minneapolis crushed Indianapolis 17 2 and then won 8 4 behind Walter Tauscher Phil Weintraub and Ab Wright homers. St Paul swept Louisville 6 3 and 5 1 with LeRoy Anton hitting his eighth homer. Merritt Cain held the Rockies to seven hits as St Paul won. Kansas City Columbus doubleheader was rained out. All teams idle. action resumes tomorrow at four sites.

American Association Fred Hutchinson Detroit Toledo Milwaukee Hutchinson Mickey Heath Minneapolis Indianapolis Bill Hallahan Walter Tauscher Phil Weintraub Ab Wright Wright St. Paul Louisville LeRoy Anton Saints Merritt Sugar) Cain Kansas City

Braddock Trains in New York as Comeback Hopes Rise

Former heavyweight champion Jim Braddock practices in a New York gym as he contemplates a ring return. He emphasizes that a comeback is not simple and signals renewed boxing activity.

Jim Braddock New York

HITTING SEEMS TO CINCH THE GAMES

Baseball shift toward timely hitting stands out as Yankees Reds Dodgers and others win with key hits. Joe Gordon homers twice for New York as Cincinnati blasts Philadelphia and Chicago. Several games hinge on a single hit or big shot. Lou Nova headquarters cost 300000 with 43 bedrooms and 34 baths.

Lou Nova

Sport Roundup by Eddie Erett sparks and scuffles of 1939 gossip

New York May 8 The Pomonok golf club vows a no book making sign for the PGA Journey. Bill Terry and Ray Blades fined for fraternizing after an umpire warning. Rumor that a top pro might resign for peddling equipment to stores. Jim Braddock comeback teased with Len Harvey and others. Yankees forecast to win the 1939 pennant by a wide margin. Goodall round robin spots favored for Shute Cooper Revolta. Philadelphia CC to shorten for national open. Kozak quits ponies to play golf. Johnny Hines quotes prices at Goodall jamboree. Hartnett and Durocher feud over Dodgers world series chances. Mickey Cochrane marks 15th anniversary with a baseball book. Red Grange pursues golf in a big way. Nyack mansion mentioned.

Eddie Erett New York Pomonok Golf Club Bill Terry Ray Blades Blades Denny Shute Harry Cooper Johnny Revolta Philadelphia Country Club Walter Kozak Johnny Hines Jimmy

Weekend Sports Briefs Include Derby Run and Davis Cup Progress

Louisville’s Johnstown and William Woodweird’s Johnstown lead in FS.20 with a $2 stake as Six lengths. Mm 28 2/57 results place Branns Challedun second and TL Whitley’s Heather Broom third. Anthony Pelleteri’s Arms wins Pimlico race by three lengths, Otra second, with Alms returning $5.20. Johnstown beaten by a head in New York, Thanksgiving raptures Sixcelsior handicap at Jamuai ca. Davis Cup European zone advances feature Vienna Warsaw Zagreb Bucharest Germany Poland Yugoslavia Hungary. Pawtucket’s L Clodson wins Narragansett Bristol handicap by length and a half over Wise Prince, pays $32.50.

Louisville William Woodweird Johnstown We. Og Branns Challedun TL Whitley Heather Broom Baltimore Anthony Pelleteri Arms Inne Pimlico Dicks W EL Boeing Otra New York Fighting Fox Ablemate Parker Corning Jamuaica Vienna Warsaw Zagreb Bucharest Germany Poland Yugoslavia Hungary Switzerland Netherlands Drehtud Rumania Pawtucket

Community Notes From Winter And Nearby Towns

Edna Reeke is elected to teach Winter school. Residents from Wansis City Topeka and Wanwaku attendances, family gatherings, and church services are recorded. Local events include fish fry, 4-H meeting, and social visits at the homes of Banks and Pill with various neighbors and kin.

Edna Reeke Sein Wil Mianpelisdorf Wansis City Carl Williams Topeka Betermasi Mroo Jeargze Miller Mary Miller Mer Wil Colm. Karebo Waneta Jedo Gregory Wanwaku William Richards Winfield George Richards Stundas Ile Selrayers Big Springs Beattie Collins Qirl Roarstote Zeke van Neste Kanwrene Tillie Selrenger Alisses Mary Mildred Wider Clayton Rausho Pepeisa Waneta Cobasn Bedl Sts McMiéathwean Chare J. Calman Wissmith Gort John Banks Lecompton Anel Teriavin Banks Leo Pill Arlene Rider

Local social and club events gather in Kanwaka area

Richard and Miss Phyllis Pitts visit with George and Mrs Chiles as Jerompton high school seniors perform at Lecompton. Mrs Willis Colman hosts Whanwaka Literary club. Miss Rotary Lotiie Anderson travels to Wichita to visit relatives. Homemakers club meets at Lecompton. Discussion club meets at Kanwaka school house. Herman Banks attends United Brethren church meeting. F J Miller of Titw renee hosts a surprise birthday dinner for daughter Keith Baugh with family and neighbors.

Ferman Banks Frank Miller Homemakers Club John Banks Lecompton Kanwaka Herman Banks United Brethren Church F.J0. Miller Titwrenee Denner Keith Baugh So Bille Schroyer Fo Miller

Pickens and Vicinity Social News Summary

Mrs and Mrs bb F Sisene and Mr Wilson of Kansas City visited Mr and Mrs TooR. Death of Mike Edward Clarrey reported with funeral at home. John Edward Fox from Kansas City spent weekend with his mother. Numerous locals and visitors attended dinners, music recital at Linwood High, and meetings at the Harmony club.

Bb. F. Sisene Wilson Kansas City Waa Toor Kubhaar Mike Edward Clarrey Jyde Clarrey DeSate Kid Mars Tieoree Henik Ruby Breadane Severn Fren Linwood High School John Edward Fox Tatura Pex Ray Allison Whine Taird Tainwood Briadk Phubdaird Myr Lester Mills Lansing Harmony Cluit Ida

Wanusas City visitors and local gatherings noted

Mrs J J Bryan of Wanusas City and Mrs Laura Anderson hosted visitors at their homes. Mr and Mrs Fred Zelhur of DeSoto visited Leonard Anderson’s family. Funeral services were held for Anna Lenahan in Touganoxie. Mrs Castell and Ana Jones of Tonganoxie spent the weekend with the Andersons in Buddy. Laura Anderson and Arlein visited Mrs L B Pierce in Lawrence.

J. J. Bryan Wanusas City Laura Anderson Arlein Fred Zelhur DeSoto Leonard Anderson Anna Lenahan Touganoxie Dave Castell Ana Jones Tonganoxie Buddy L. Db. Pierce Lawrence

Want a profitable habit Read the classified page daily

A brief tip urges readers to check the classified pages each day to spot value. It highlights timely deals, job listings, and community notices as pocketbook-friendly opportunities.

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