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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 09, 1939

Page

6

Missouri Nips Jayhawks 1 0 To Start Series On Diamond

Kansas faltered in a 1 0 defeat as Missouri pitcher Dugan held KU to three hits while Dugan faced no walks and two Tigers were tagged out on the bases. Marsden delivered the game winning run in the seventh and Keirsey stole second before scoring on a Marsden single.

Jayhawker Missouri Tigers Missouri K. U Ralph Conger John Burge Jack Sands Ralph “Red” Dugan Kansas Dugan Tigers Howard Jayhawkers Bob Faurot Paul Christman Sands Christman Keirsey Bukaty Faurot Hall Marsden Cadwalader Pos Trappelman Heneley Bukary Holecom Paris Io Hall Mateeren Waekher Aurot al Christman Vi Weirsey Mareden Wehr Klaus Floward Atenas Missouri Ansas Cadwala- Iales Appelman Milrot John Carmone Nea E. Bice

Buttons on back of coats hide sword belt link

In this curious world feature buttons on coat backs tied to swordsman wear. The practice dates to days when belts for blades were secured by these buttons. Colorado weather variations are noted in the next item.

Tee Shots May Decide National Open at Philadelphia

Philadelphia May 9 A New Jersey approach marks the National Open at Spring Mill Golf Course as Ed Dudley says precise tee shots will determine the winner. Dudley notes the 69 par layout is exacting with a 6786 yard course and a high standard field including Thomson Nelson Hogan Hines Ghezzi Byrd Turner Diegel. Thomson posted 71 for the day.

Philadelphia Biz Dudley Spring Mill Philadelphia Country Club Jimmy Thomson Byron Nelson Ed Hogan Jimmy Hines Vic Ghezzi Sam Byrd Ted Turner Leo Diegel Thomson

Yesterday's Stars highlight sensational early baseball games

Pepper Martin of the Cardinals stole home to cash in a 1-0 win against the Dodgers. Edgar Smith of the White Sox limited the Yankees to seven hits and drove in the deciding run for a 5-2 victory. Bill Lee of the Cubs pitched a six hitter, homered and added two singles in a 4-2 win over the Giants. Ob Johnson of the Athletics hit two homers in a 6-5 win over the Tigers. Jim Tobin of the Pirates collected five hits and doubled for the winning run in a 3-2 victory over the Bees. Willis Hudlin of the Indians worked six innings in a 6-2 win against the Senators. Chuck Klein of the Phillies hit a pinch triple with bases loaded and scored the deciding run in an 8-7 win over the Reds.

Pepper Martin Cardinals Dodgers Edgar Smith White Sox Yankees Bill Lee Cubs Giants Ob Johnson Athletics Tigers Jim Tobin Pirates Bees Willis Hudlin Indians Senators Chuck Klein Phillies Reds Bob Johnson Bob A’s Detroit Tigers Detroit Phate Cincinnati Reds New York Yankees Chicago White Sox Yanks Boston Red Sox St. Louis Pittsburgh Boston Bees Cleveland Washington

Aggies and Huskers Split Manhattan Match

Aggies and Huskers split a pair in Manhattan Kansas with State’s tennis team winning 4 to 1 while golf lost 10 to 8. The brief notes also state Lawrence readers heavily favor the classified page with ninety four percent reading it.

Aggies Huskers Manhattan Kan Panene State Nebraska Cornhuskers Lawrence

Baseball scores mix with rain postponement across leagues

National League results include Chicago 4 New York 2, Brooklyn 4 Philadelphia s, Cincinnati 7 Pittsburgh 3, Boston 2. American League Chicago 5 New York 3 Philadelphia 4 Detroit 5 Cleveland Washington 2. Boston at St Louis postponed by rain. American Association slate shown as wanes with no games scheduled.

American Association Minneapolis St. Paulo Washington Evelawed Philadelphia Detroit Chicago New York St. Louis Brooklyn Cincinnati Pittsburgh Boston Cleveland

Lane Tech pitcher Herb Chmiel stars in two no hit games

Chicago May 9 Herald reports Lane Tech southpaw Herb Chmiel in two complete games with no runs and no hits allowed. Victories over Amundsen 3 0 and Schurz 14 0 prompt scouts to watch the young hurler for potential college or pro attention.

Chicago Lane Tech High Herb Chmiel Chmiel Amundsen Schurz

Salina Triumphs in Ninth as Owls Fall on Walk-Off

In Fort Smith Arkansas on May 9 the Salina team edged Topeka 9 to 8 as Schwartz forced in the winning run with the bases loaded in the ninth. Springfield Cardinal star Wasley drove in all Cardinal runs but Fort Smith's Steve Tramback earned his third win. Several games were postponed due to wet grounds.

Fort Smith Ark Wasley Springfield Cardinals Springfield Giants Steve Tramback Salina Topeka Schwartz Muskogee Joplin Hutchinson St. Joseph

WREN To Carry Fight Between Krieger And Conn

The 12 round non title middleweight bout features Sally Krieger facing Billy Conn. The broadcast from Madison Square Garden in New York airs Friday May 12 at 8 p.m. with Bill Stern and Sam Taub describing the ringside action.

Wren Sally Krieger National Boxing Association Billy Conn Pittsburgh Fred Apostoli New York Bill Stern Sam Taub Madison Square Garden

Bettina May Be Named Replacement For Lewis In London Bout

UPI reports light-heavy champion Melio Bettina may take John Henry Lewis's London bout spot if he does not sign to fight Billy Conn in Pittsburgh. Also noted are strong pitching by the Brooks, ticket prices for Galento, and various sports anecdotes from Chicago to New York including Sammy Snead praise and other odds and ends.

New York UPI Melio Bettina New York State John Henry Lewis London Billy Conn Pittsburgh Brooks Reno Galento Gabby Hartnett Willy Herman Hank Leiber Joe Marty Chicago Cubs Robert Dyer Sammy Snead Paderewski Julius Solters Indians Joe Mike Notre Dame

Western Teams Lead in Major Western Association Race

Minneapolis and St Paul chase first place as Belve Bean and Harry Boyles lead mound duties in a pivotal game. The Saint pawns aim to dent Minneapolis pace while four western clubs press for top division after three weeks of interregional play.

Minneapolis Tom Sheehan Belve Bean St. Paul Harry Boyles Babe Ganzel Saints Milwaukee Louisville Columbus Toledo

Pitcher Strikes Out Seven in One Inning

Harvey Jensen of Fremont American Legion junior league struck out seven batters in a single inning in a league game. The sequence featured misplayed third strikes, a walk, and a final strikeout as Jensen fielded a dropped ball and completed the out at first. The catcher repeatedly dropped third strikes yet the outs were recorded.

Fremont Neb Harvey Jensen Fremont American Legion Jensen Harvey

Derby entrant scratched from Preakness a throat ailment

A year ago The Chief, who finished fifth in the Kentucky Derby, was scratched from the Preakness due to a throat ailment. The note recalls the horse's Derby result and its withdrawal from the Preakness.

Chief Harvard Milton Green Babe Ruth Yankees St. Louis Browns

Old Hoss Pepper Martin Sparks Cardinals Win Over Dodgers

Pepper Martin stole home for the only run as the St. Louis Cardinals edged the Brooklyn Dodgers 1 0. The Gas House Gang jumped into a second place tie in the league behind strong base running.

Hoss Russ Evans Brooklyn Dodgers

Sandlot Youths Defeat Veterans in 9–0 Baseball Tilt

In Wichita last night sandlot youngsters overwhelmed a team of veteran professionals 9 to 0 in under two innings, celebrating baseball’s centennial. Sixteen year old Jay Seamster shut out the old-timers on no hits as seven runs crossed in the opening frame.

Wichita Enid Okla Easons Stone Moundsman Duncan Halliburtons Jay Seamster

Frey Knocks Out Two Robbers In Denver Exhibition

Pi-John Frey a 32 year old WPA worker knocked out two holdup men in Denver. Frey weighed 162 pounds and delivered a swinging right to stop Bernie Foote a Fort Worth Tex opponent on the Tony Galenta exhibition card last night.

Denver John Frey WPA Tony Galenta Frey Bernie Foote Fort Worth Tex

Ambers Wins Lightweight Bout in Philadelphia

Former lightweight champion Lou Ambers outpointed Jimmy Vaughn in Philadelphia. Coach Glenn Presnell, ex-KU assistant and Nebraska staffer Roy Lyman accompanied the Nebraska tennis and golf teams visiting local clubs tonight before the Kansas matches.

Philadelphia Lou Ambers Herkimer N. Y Jimmy Vaughn Cleveland Presnell Glenn Presnell K. U Nebraska A Roy Link” Lyman Nebraska Kansas

North Lawrence Merchants junior softball tryouts set

William Fincher manager asks players aged 13 to 17 to report at Woodlawn school gym at 6 30 tomorrow evening. Information from Manager Fincher at telephone 2718. Nurses in France are being trained in war duties including parachute jumping landing in the front lines and aiding the injured.

North Lawrence Merchants William Fincher Woodlawn School Fincher France

Pleasant Grove social notes and school event roundup

The Pleasant Grove column lists visits and gatherings including Lonnie Flory with Darlene Daily at the Eberhart home and multiple families in Pleasant Grove. A Cub school event on Tuesday April 25 featured a basket dinner and games, with travel and shifts noted as residents move or visit nearby Lawrence and Lone Star.

Sunday Visits Across Local Families Reported

Mr and Mrs Ernest Johanning of near Worden spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs N D Messer and family Irve Flory and family attended a family dinner at the Bhner Rappard home in Lawrence Sunday Mr and Mrs Clayton Scott and Peggy Ann spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Frank Scott near Overbrook

Cub John Daggett Billy Margaret Lone Star Margaret Daggett Patsy Dillon Jack Dillon Clayton Scott Peggy Ann Lois Flory Lawrence Hugh Boise John Daniels Ted Daily Near Welcome Clarence Beaman Chester Johnson Beaman N. D. Messer Ida Kessier Irve Flory Fred Turner Social Circle Club Mer John Churchbaugh X. D. Messer Joe Blakely Ernest Johanning Worden Bhner Rappard Frank Scott Overbrook

Local families host visits and community meeting notes

Crowder and Myers families share meals and calls with neighbors including Barland, Svoboda, Collins, Stauffer, Grant, Grimes, Teters, and Welcher. Riverside Farm Bureau met May 4 with nineteen members. Roll call, lesson on redecorating, and talk on world peace. next gathering planned with Mrs Hodson on May 1.

Jack Myers Gardner W. I. Collins Jack N. J. Barland Delmar Leroy Jerry Barland Joe Stauffer Joe Svoboda Charles Glenn Floyd Grant Barker Harley Armstrong Theodore Riverside Farm Bureau Owen Mitchell Mary Springer Douglas County Mitchell Myers Cottonwood Falls Durbin Glick Marion Gentry Webber Ruth Hodson Ona Belle Strong Dudley Richard Thelma Erwin Fall Leaf Clarence Hodson

Oak Ridge Birthday Club Meets at Wise Home

The Oak Ridge Birthday Club holds its regular monthly meeting at Mrs. Charles Wise’s home with roll call “Mother” and a program by Mrs. J F Morgan and Mrs. Carol Miller. Grange members attend a special meeting at their hall. Funeral services are noted for J J Bleakley and Mrs Daniel Husted with local tributes.

Birthday Club Charles Wise J. F. Morgan Carol Miller C. Miller Our Grange Chester Grange J. J. Bleakley M. BE Robert Hunt Ms. Bleakley Daniel Husted Charles Husted North Lawrence Centenary M. FE Mr. Knox Husted Bert Memorial Hospital W. H. Weeks F. H. Leonhard L. H. Leonhard Ruby Leonhard Vocational Agricultural Alumni Association Evans Hearth

Easter memories and socials fill Memorial high school notes

Recaps of local social events include L Blanche Garrett and Darlene Dolan eighth grade grads as guests at Memorial High last Thursday. Activities mention Miss Dolan visiting Leona Fetty, Bible class at Centenary M E church, a card party hosted by Kathryn House, and a funeral attendance at Rumsey funeral home. Families and neighbors share visits, trips, and a recent public sale by the Sandefur brothers with crowds and good prices.

L. Blanche Garrett Darlene Dolan Memorial High School Leona Fetty Centenary M. E Calvin Weeks Portiss Kathryn House C. C. Miller W. R. Tucker Rumsey Funeral Charles Thomas First Baptist Church Fred Babcock Harper F. H. Leonhard David Perkins Douglas County Chorus Frank Leonhard Ruby Leonhard Arthur Leonhard Manhattan Salina Mildred Leonhard Sam Hall Henry Hornberger Russell W. H. Weeks Lyle Weeks Dorothy Davidson Louise Davidson Tonganosxie Scott Miles Leavenworth Marian Winnie Sandefur Lawrence Luther Sandefur Tonganoxie Walter Shirk Linwood

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