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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1939

Page

10

Kansas Nine Nips Iowa State in seventh then Sands Relieves Burge

Kansas beats Iowa State 5 4 in a tight contest with a fourth inning lead, Burge homers for Kansas, Bukaty adds a homer, Sands retires five straight batters in relief, and the Jayhawkers seal the win in the ninth with two insurance runs amid errors by Iowa State.

Sands Burge Ames University of Kansas Iowa State Takine Jayhawkers Towa State Lawrence Owa State Kansas John Burge Bukaty Drury Town State Kansas AB Hpoa Edwalader Sappleman Hensley Sy Bukaty Holcom Wparis Thompson ED Town Stata Kischer Benedict Seomne S*thompson Udenz Swandahl Tf Paones Wow Gordon Btrohbehn

Caution on the Curves

A curious world feature notes warning signs for winding roads and tight curves. It discusses driver caution and the need for reduced speeds on sharp bends observed in various locales.

Krieger and Conn Set for Brannigan Bout at Madison Square Garden

Billy Conn of Pittsburgh faces Sally Krieger of Brooklyn in a two round Madison Square Garden bout. Krieger, NBA middleweight champion, aims to knock out the lighter, rugged challenger while Conn seeks to extend his hot form following two wins over Fred Apostoli. This marks their third meeting with past bouts split between them.

New York Brannigan Billy Conn Pittsburgh Sally ‘Krieger Brooklyn Madison Square Garden Sally National Boxing Association Conn Krieger Fred Apostoli Garden sAl Hostak N.B.A Apostoli Fike Tony Galento Nathan Mann Asians Square Garden W. Lawson Little Mortford

Stars Shine As Sluggers Lead Dodgers Giants And More

Yesterday's Stars highlight Cliff Melton of the Giants limiting the Pirates as New York climbed in the NL. Dolf Camilli of the Dodgers hit a fifth homer with one on to win. Al Milnar of the Indians shut out the Athletics on five hits. Charley Keller of the Yankees tripled with the bases loaded to spark a big New York lead. Ted Lyons of the White Sox scattered five hits to beat the Red Sox. Joe Haynes of the Senators pitched seven shutout innings enabling Washington to top Detroit 4 2. Bill Herman of the Cubs hit a three bagger with the bases loaded in the ninth to overtake the Bees.

Cliff Melton Giants Pirates New York Dolf Camilli Dodgers al Milnar Indians Athletics Charley Keller Yankees Browns Ted Lyons White Sox Red Sox Joe Hignes Senators Washington Tigers Bill Herman Cubs Bees Philadelphia St. Louis Browns Cleveland Chicago Joe DiMaggio Lou Gehrig Boston St. Louis Altho Sox Woody Rich Denny Gatehouse Cleveland Indians Philadelphia Athletics Detroit Washingon

K State Beats Rockhurst In 9 1 Baseball Victory

Kansas State baseball defeated Rockhurst College 9 to 1 in Kansas City. The Wildcats had eight hits led by Ernie Miller who doubled twice. Woolf allowed only two hits.

K-State Rockhurst Kansas City Woolf Kansas State Rockhurst ‘College Ernie Miller

Blues at the Top Fight Clouds Millers Victory over KC

The Blues beat the Millers 6 to 4 in Minneapolis as Wright is banished after a bat throw. Kansas City edges ahead in the American Association with Saltzgauer’s seventh inning homer sealing the win. Phelps wins for St. Paul and Hutchinson notches Detroit’s first association win. Niggeling shuts out Columbus in Indianapolis.

Minneapolis Kansas City Minneapolis Millers Bill Butland al Picchota Arby Wright Millers Wright Ernie Bonham McCullough Bonham Phil Weintraub Frank Makosky Blues Jack Saltzgauer Herb Nash Babe Phelps St. Paul Pete Fleming Phelps Milwaukee Fleming Fred Hutchinson Detroit Toledo Madhens Louisville Indianapolis Johnny Niggeling Indians Columbus

Baseball scores and postponements across the leagues

National League results include New York 4 Pittsburgh 1, Brooklyn 4 Cincinnati 3, Boston 2, Chicago 6 with St. Louis at Philadelphia postponed due to rain. American League games show New York 10, St Louis 3 Chicago 3, Boston 2, Moveland 7, Philadelphia 0, Washington 4 Detroit 2. American Association tallies list Kansas City 6 Minneapolis 4, St Paul 8 Milwaukee 4, Columbus 10 Indianapolis 0, Toledo and Louisville 4.

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

Oatman Trophy Display At Palace After Close Open

Glenn Oatman of Lawrence finished second low amateur with a 299 in the Palace Open at Swope Park Kansas City. Danny Uze Jac won amateur with 298. Oatman’s trophies join Kansas and Missouri State amateur titles to be put on Palace Clothing window. Leonard Dodson of Springfield won the tourney with a 287 for $175.50.

Glenn Oatman Lawrence Swope Park Kansas City Danny Uze Jac Victory Hills Oatman Palace Clothing Company Leonard Dodson Springfield

Major League Teams Scramble to Patch Weak Spots

Inventory time in the major leagues shows clubs racing to fix flaws as rosters shrink to 25 and trades narrow to waivers. The NL spread tightens with Cincinnati, Brooklyn, and St Louis jockeying for pennant position while New York in the AL gains on St Louis Browns and Chicago, with Cleveland rising on key wins. Detroit suffers worst mark, dropping eight defeats to one victory.

Roundup highlights from baseball to golf and football

Long Island golf and baseball tours feature Babe Ruth and Jimmy Thomson while doctors clear Joe DiMaggio to swing. Proposals touch on Al Watrous in form for the National Open and Ladislav Hecht joining the summer circuit as Roderich Menzel aligns with the Nazis. Pirates praised at the Polo Grounds as Red Sox acquisition Lou Finney makes an impact. Bruce Smith and von Bernie Bierman are noted figures in college and football circles.

New York Babe Ruth Jimmy Thomson Long Island Joe DiMaggio Joc Louis Galento al Watrous Detroit Pittsburgh Billy Conn Solly Krieger Ladislav Hecht Hitler Roderich Menzel Pirates Polo Grounds Giants Red Sox Lou Finney Athletics

Preakness Hopes Center on Johnstown as Six Contenders Loom

Baltimore May 12 Six three year olds are set to race in the Preakness at Pimlico with Johnstown favored to win. The field could total six to seven runners and include challengers such as Gilded Knight Challenge Valitant and Charledon. Rain worries and fast track chatter shape the odds and post time plans.

Baltimore Johnstown Pimlico William Woodward Rhino Maiden Woodward Gilded Knight Wheatley Stables Woodward Barn Sunny Jim Fitzsimmons Wheatley Woodward Stables Lou Schaeffer Downs Louisville Charledon George Bull Jamestown

Elmer Hackney wins college beauty title in Manhattan

Elmer Hackney Kansas State star wins the college paper beauty contest beating nine coeds in Manhattan. Hackney, a versatile athlete, also excels in football track and wrestling and recently set a 16 pound shot put record of 55 feet 11 inches.

Manhattan Kan Elmer Hackney Kansas State Wildcat

Kansas Missouri Track Duel Set Tomorrow At 2 PM

Lawrence braces for the annual Kansas vs Missouri track clash at 2 o'clock with both teams aiming to best records. Star performances expected from John Munski and Ray Harris in the mile, 880, and two-mile events, plus Sol Schumitzky in the broad jump and Jayhawk Don Bird in the pole vault. The meet serves as a tuneup for the Big Six meet in Ames next week as records hang in the balance across sprints distances and field events.

K. U Lawrence Missouri Kansas Ames John Munski Ray Harris Munski Tiger Star Harris Minski Glenn Cunningham Sol Schumitzky Schumitzky Don Bird Bird Ray Noble Burnham Scholz Klaner Sickel Isa Seasy Richardson Vanse Green Dees Kansas Thornhill Waldraim Ley V. Vrenel E McTherney Bird and Noble Wansas Kel

Lawrence Semi-Pro Team to Meet Paseo All Stars

The Lawrence semi pro squad, promoted by Farmer Ross, faces the Paseo All-Stars of Kansas City at Haleem Grove on Sunday at 3 PM. Paseo fields five former Kansas City Monarch players. tryout lists include Johnson Coffin Houk Demeritt Harris Schaake Landis Johanning Welter and Thome Leill Francis with Leill to play outfield and relieve pitcher duties.

Lawrence Farmer Ross Paseo All-Stars Kansas City Haleem Grove Kansas City Monarch Ross Kenneth Johnson Warner Coffin Walter Houk Harvey

Cunningham and Foes Run in Memphis Track Meet

Memphis Tenn May 12 Track luminaries led by Kan sas milers Glenn Cunningham and Archie San Romani prepared for marks at the Memphis cotton carnival meet The program started with Crump stadium preliminaries The E H Crump mile was the feature with Don Lash Chuck Fenske and William Southworth in the field San Romani won last year in 4 11.4 defeating Cunningham by a few yards

Memphis Tenn Kansas Glenn Cunningham Archie San Romani Crump Stadium E.H. Crump Cunningham Sam Romani Don Lash Indiana Chuck Fenske University of Wisconsin William Southworth Butler University San Romani

Regional tennis tourney to decide state qualifiers

Lawrence Liberty Memorial high school hosts the regional tennis tournament on KU courts with referees from KU. Schools entered include Wyandotte Argentine Ward DeSoto and Lawrence with players Arthur Nelson William Krum in singles and Charles Elder Billy Stowits in doubles.

Lawrence Liberty Memorial High School Emporia University of Kansas K.U. Department of Physical Education Wyandotte Argentine Ward Kansas City Kan DeSoto Lawrence Lawrence High Arthur Nelson William Krum Charles Elder Billy Stowits

Blue Gill Gun Club Defeats Lawrence in High-Scoring Duel

Luther Blythe captained 15 Blue Gill team members from Union Pacific Gun Club Kansas City Kansas to beat Lawrence 330 312 at Legion Gun Club. Seven high scorers totaled the winner. Team totals included 2975 shells shot, with notable runs by Snider and Sanders plus 31 shooters in 16 yard practice.

Luther “Blue Gill Blythe Blue Gill Union Pacific Gun Club Kansas City Kan Lawrence Legion Gun Club Bert Metzger Harold “Snip” Snider Bill Sanders Dave Henry Mark Enoch Perry Topeka

Reenactment of first baseball game opens centennial tour

In Wichita on August 11 at the national semi pro tournament opening, a reenactment of Cooperstown's 100 year old game will use 19th century rules. Raymond Dumont leads the event with 10 players per side, underhand pitching, and era attire including full handlebar mustaches and sideburns.

Wichita Kan Cooperstown N. Y Raymond Dumont Congress Wil

Hank Leiber Tops Cubs in Arizona's Major League Tie

Hank Leiber, Cubs center fielder, hit the top in a Chicago game. Arizona was the only state without a native major league player at that time.

Chicago Hank Leiber Cubs Arizona Union

International Golden Gloves clash pits Americans against European stars

In Chicago tonight 21 000 fans watch eight American boxers meet eight European champions from Italy Finland Sweden Ireland and Estonia in the eight annual International tournament. Matches cover eight weight classes with famed coach Johnny Behr guiding the U S team as crews battle to retain dominance since 1938.

Chicago Golden Glove Chicago Stadium Italy Finland Sweden Ireland Esthenia Chicago Golden Glovers France Golden Gloves Mid-West Johnny Behr

Plays It Clean Litchfield Star Ted Simmons

Ted Simmons has played basketball sixteen years with four in high school and twelve with independent clubs and has never fouled out. Convert unused furniture into cash by calling 22 to reach Ad-Taker for an extra income opportunity.

Litchfield Ted Simmons

Expect Good Regional Track Meet at Baldwin

Baker University hosts a regional track and field meet tomorrow with class A and B schools and a fast track likely to break several records. Emil Liston says events run 9 am to 4 30 pm with records listed for class A high jump and class B mile run medley relay and noted Lawrence athletes entering events.

Walter Peterson Liberty Memorial High School Cleland Vinland Baldwin Curti Hobson Porter Griffith Elmer Schaake Lawrence Otis Bowers George Goehring Rolland Johnson Eugene Parker Elmo Maiden Bud Herriman

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