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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1936

Page

8

Kansas Faces Missouri In Classic Outdoor Track Duel

Kansas coach H W Hargiss to lead the Jayhawks in the annual outdoor duel with Missouri at Columbia. Expected tight race as Kansas hopes stellar sprint and distance performances, with Wade Greene and the mile relay key events. Jessie McNown sidelined by illness. others hampered by pulled muscles, heightening the challenge against a strong Tiger squad.

H. W. Hargiss University of Kansas Missouri Tigers Columbia Kansans Jayhawkers Nebraska Kansas State College Missouri Kansas Cox Shannon Kelley Tigers Hargies

New York Sports Roundup Reflects Varied Showings

May 13 dispatch notes Joe DiMaggio’s $75,000 value mix with Yankees, O'Doul’s plaid shift, a night-game parlay ending at $102.90, and Buddy Myers honored with a $500 diamond ring. Mentions Lawson Little, Guy Bush, Olympic funds, Jamaica race winners, Schmeling, and Chattanooga’s 24,639 minor league turnout.

New York Joe DiMaggio Yankees Lefty O'Doul W. Whinthers Omaha Buddy Myer Senator Harrison Mississippi Buddy American Association Lawson Little

Strange As It Seems by John Hix

A miscellany of curious facts about New York City buildings the feather life cycle and Edison’s accidental telephone invention. It notes 656000 buildings with 430009 for one or two families and that feathers are alive while growing with lifeless fibers after growth. Edison did not seek the telephone but analyzed sound waves. Tomorrow: Southpaw Handicap.

John Hix Ee New York City New York Thomas Edison Alexander Graham Bell Edison Washington Bell

National League Holds Lead in Rough Houses

New York May 13. The National League holds a lead with several on field skirmishes as Dodgers face Cardinals in the remaining games of the series. Durocher sustains a split lip while Stengel critics rise. Munroe-Bartell clash prompts police attention. Davis and Dean dispute lingers. Derringer suspension confusion cited by Dressen and MacPhail amid league tensions. American League shows minor tension as Tigers and Indians dispute heckling concerns with Johnny Allen noted.

New York National Today Dowwright Casey Stengel Leo Durocher Dodgers Cardinals Durocher Flatbush Storm van Lingle Munro Brooklyn Dick Bartell Giants Virril Davis Cards Dizzy Dean Davis Brusie Ogrodowski Dean Dizzy Paul Derringer Reds Derringer Charley Dressen Cincinnati Dressen MacPhail Johnny Allen del Baker Detroit Tigers Cyril C. Slapnicka Indians Harridee Johnny

Will Discuss Softball League Tomorrow Night

The North Lawrence Civic association invites anyone interested in sponsoring a softball team to meet at Woodlawn School tomorrow night to discuss plans for a summer league. Walter Yalmateer chairs the committee with Ralph Pine as secretary treasurer. The school board approved use of Woodlawn grounds for night games as plans move to start play after summer dismissal. Eight teams last year, six to be organized this year. girls teams invited too.

North Lawrence Civic Association Woodlawn School Walter Yalmateer Ralph Pine Woodlawn Pine

Te gday s stars yes (AP) scoreless day in MLB update

The Associated Press reports War-ruined ace Tom Thomas shut out the Yankees to end a 13 game skid. Vic Sorrell pitched Tigers to a Red Sox removal with three hits. Travis Jackson’s ninth inning single beat the Cubs, Mel Ott scored on the play. Ed Brandt limited the Cardinals while Dodgers bats pounded Crazy Dean. Lew Riggs delivered a seventh inning RBI hit in a 6 4 Reds win over the Phillies. Bill Brubaker led Pirates with three runs batted in, four hits, in a 6 4 win over the Bees.

al Thomas Aix Yankees Vic Sorrell Tigers Red Sox Travis Jackson Giants Mel Och Cubs Ed Brandt Dodgers Cardinals Crazy Dean Lew Riggs Reds Phils Bill Brubaker Pirates Bees Homor S Ingles

Bold Venture Heads to Preakness Field at Pimlico

Baltimore May 13 Racing notes show Bold Venture the 1936 Derby winner likely to run in the Preakness with a probable 16-horse field. Trainer Jim Fitzsimmons may send three starters to challenge the Derby ruler. Jockey Sonny Workman rides Bold Venture as speculation centers on a possible Derby-Preakness double.

Baltimore Pimlico Morton L. Schwartz Bold Venture Jim Fitzsimmons Granville Teufel Snark Bomar Stable Delphinium Isabel Dodge Sloane Brookemeade Silas B. Mason Sonny Workman

Oklahoma Teams Have Big Night in Western Association

Oklahoma clubs opened Western Association play with solid wins. Bartlesville led Joplin 4 to 1 behind strong hitting and errors by the Miners. Muskogee and Hutchinson needed extra innings before the Seals rallied for an 8 to 7 victory. Ponca City’s Lefty Myers beat Springfield 7 to 3 despite two homers off him in one inning. Aggie golf captain Manhattan Kansas City Mo Barney Hays named captain of Kansas State College golf team by Athletic Director M F Ahearn.

Kansas City Oklahoma Bartlesville Joplin Bucs Miners Muskogee Hutchinson Seals Ponca City Lefty Myers Springfield Amelung Schuerbaum Salatich Aggie Manhattan Kan Barney Hays Kansas State College M. F. Ahearn Hays Pete Lightner Wichita Rassling Landis Landos Kansas

Yankees Eye St Louis Browns in Tight AL Race

The Yankees keep the lead in the American League as the 13 straight defeats by the Browns threaten a renewal of old feuds. The Browns toppled the Yankees 7-0 while Red Sox fell 5-0 to the Tigers. Al Thomas debuted with four hits allowed as Sorrell dominated Red Sox with three hits. Goose Goslin homered for Detroit as Dizzy Dean struggled against the Dodgers in a 5-2 loss. Travis Jackson's ninth inning winner lifted the Giants over the Cubs 5-4 while Reds beat Phillies 6-4. Darkness halted Bees Pirates 6-6 in the tenth and two games were rained out.

New York Yankees St. Louis Browns Browns Yankees McCarthy Tigers Detroit Red Sox Joe McCarthy al Thomas Yankee Sorrell Vic Sorrell Jimmie Foxx Goose Goslin Dizzy Dean Dodgers Cardinals Ed Brandt Brandt Casey Stengel Leo Durocher Durocher Casey Stengel Frankie Frisch Giants Travis Jackson Mel Ott Ott Jackson Cincinnati Reds Phillies Pirates Washington White Sox Athletics Cleveland Indians Indians

Nifty New Grid Toys Ready for the Aggies

Kansas State college unveils royal purple and white uniforms for the 1936 football season. The Wildcats will wear satin pants with knit backs, gold headgear, and green jerseys for the season opener at Fort Hays State on September 26 in Manhattan. Royal purple will distinguish the team at home games, with the new dye ensuring color fastness on the field.

Manhattan Kan Kansas State Kansas State Wildcats Wildcats Fort Hays Hays

Lawrence Tennis Squad Splits With Wyandotte

Lawrence high school coach Richard Vogel leads a mixed results away match in Kansas City Kansas as the Bulldogs split three wins and three losses with Wyandotte. Indoor rain affected play with two doubles and one singles wins and two singles and one doubles losses. Key results include Hayden and Greenlees pairing, Potter and Klawahn securing a win, and Wyandotte taking two decisive doubles matches.

Richard Vogel Lawrence High School Kansas City Kan Wyandotte High School Bulldogs Lions Lawrence Hayden Wyandotte Droom Frankovich Potter Greenlees Veat L. Smith Klawahn Peas Marpwinkle Solman

Olympic horse program at Fort Leavenworth draws crowds

Kansas and Army posts produce Olympic rumors as Fort Leavenworth hosts a two day equestrian program featuring jumpers and three day events. Jayhawker athletes eye Big Six meet while weather and rain push tennis indoors and local anglers anticipate bass season opening Friday.

Kansas Riley and Leavenworth N. B. Briscoe 10Th Cavalry Fort Leavenworth United States Uncle Sam

Bigger but slower Spartans eye spring practice

East Lansing reports on Michigan State College football as Coach Charles Bachman leads a four-assistant staff through spring drills. With limited experience, the team hopes to add depth from returning players and lean on younger backs like Ciolek and Haney. Szasz emerges as a potential regular, while several sophomores and prospects push for roles.

East Lansing Eens State College Charles Bachman Bachman Steve Szasz Chicago al Agett Art Brandstatter Steve Sebo Charles Halbert Harrison Neumann Gene Ciolek Asif Haney George Kovacich Ciolek Haney Sam Nuznov Hudson Charles Hill al Diebel

Gabby Street Sees Saint Paul Streak End In Loss

Saint Paul Saints manager Gabby Street, famed for early Cardinals glory, watched his team’s 16 game winning streak end in 11 innings as Louisville Colonels won 6 to 6. Street, mopping his brow with a bright handkerchief, reflected that the heat was off now that the streak was broken.

St. Paul Charles Street Street Saint Paul Saints Louisville Colonels Gabby Cardinals St.Louis Burleigh Grimes Sarge

Michigan State tests new hip protection for gridiron

East Lansing May 13 Hip bruises are common in football scrimmages but may drop next fall at Michigan State. A new rubber doughnut hip pad by inventor Charles W Bachman has completed spring practice testing and impressed coaches. Bachman, longtime innovator in football equipment, calls the protection among his most important contributions.

East Lansing Mich Michigan State College Charles W. Bachman Bachman Ome

Wrestling Results From Regional Matches Across The Nation

Emil Dusek of Omaha defeated Irish Jack Dona van of Boston two falls to one in New Haven. Bronko Nagurski of Minneapolis defeated Lou Plummer in International Falls. Jules Strongbow threw A Sparks in Memphis. Babe Jacobs of Lincoln defeated Oleg Anderson in Osceola Neb. straight falls.

OY the Associmtes New Haven Conn Emil Dusek Omaha Jack Donavan Boston Minneapolis Bronko Nagurski International Falls Minn Lou Plummer Baltimore Jules Strongbow Oklahoma A Sparks Memphis Tenn Lincoln Neb Babe Jacobs San Francisco Oleg Anderson Osceola

Saints Stop At 16 Inning Loss Ends Winning Streak

The Saint Paul Saints saw their 16 game win streak ended in an 11 inning loss to the Louisville Colonels as Jimmy Adair hit a pivotal home run. Milwaukee tied for the circuit lead while Minneapolis beat Toledo 11-6 and Spencer Harris starred with a homer and four singles. Iggelling struck out 11 in Kansas City’s 6-3 win over Columbus, while Indianapolis Milwaukee game was postponed by rain.

Chicago St. Paul Saints Louisville Colonels Jimmy Adair Saints Milwaukee Minneapolis Toledo Hens Spencer Harris Iggelling Kansas City Columbus

Baseball scores from yesterday's national and league games

The Associated Press reports NL results: Chicago 4 New York 3. Pittsburgh 6 Boston 6 in a 10 inning darkness call. St Louis 2 Brooklyn 5. Cincinnati 6 Philadelphia 4. AL: New York 0 St Louis 0. Washington at Chicago postponed. Boston 0 Detroit 5. Philadelphia at Cleveland postponed. AA: Columbus 3 Kansas City 5. Toledo 6 Minneapolis at Milwaukee postponed. Louisville St Paul 5 in 11 innings.

St. Paul Kansas City Milwaukee Minneapolis Louisville Indianapolis Columbus Toledo St. Louis Pittsburgh New York Chicago Cincinnati Boston Brooklyn Philadelphia Cleveland Detroit Washington Petty Associated Press

Golf qualifier leads open championship trials

AP notes past sports milestones: Ralph Beach led Baltimore District trials with 68 69 1237 in open championship qualifiers. It recalls Mrs Silas B Mason winning Freakness with $26 850 and Walter Marty lifting xorla high jump to six feet BS inches, plus Lefty Grove helping Athletics lead the American League against the White Sox.

Associated Press Ralph Beach Baltimore Silas B. Mason Walter Marty Xorla Lefty Grove White Sox

KU Net Men Travel for Matches at Nebraska and Kansas State

The University of Kansas tennis team will travel to Nebraska University on Friday and to Kansas State College on Saturday for matches. Kansas beat Nebraska 2-1 here last week. The Aggies will host Kansas next Tuesday for the final matches before the Big Six tournament on May 22 and 23.

University of Kansas Nebraska University Kansas State College Kansans Nebraskans Aggies Kansas

Salina crowds capture fish after river rise

In Salina Kansas on May 13 crowds armed with various weapons captured fish surfaced by a sudden Smoky Hill River rise. Some used clubs while others removed cage bottoms to trap carp. An article on the new Olympic decathlon scoring by Prof. W A Dill appears in the May issue of Athletic Journal.

Salina Kan Smoky Hill River W. A. Dill K. U Athletic Journal

Kansas State Football Adds Slick Style and Big Schedule Hints

Kansas State football looks to a slick future with satin pants for fall. A potential 1987 Boston College game in Boston and a 1988 West Coast trip are noted on the grid card. The Wildcats’ longest trip would be Milwaukee to face Marquette, with Ells considered a looming national power.

Kansas State Boston College Boston Wildcats Marquette Milwaukee Richter Okmulgee Western Association Buddy Brengle Joplin Dodgers

Enter Conference Meet Crowds Kansas Athletes at Baldwin

Baker University athletic director Liston announced 101 athletes entered for the Kansas conference track and field meet to be held in Baldwin on Friday. Tennis and golf titles also decided that day with golf opening Thursday afternoon and 18 holes finalizing Friday morning. Track preliminaries Friday morning and finals Friday afternoon.

Baldwin Kan Liston Baker University Kansas

Fire crews stop blaze at Kansas school for the blind

Firemen extinguished a blaze in one room of the state school for the blind in Kansas City Kansas. About 112 students were in the dining hall when the alarm sounded. Teachers reassured them there was no danger. The fire was confined to bedding on two cots.

Kansas City Kan State School For the

Fined for intoxication in police court

Edward Lewis was found guilty of being drunk in police court this morning. Judge Hults fined him 35 and ordered confinement in the county jail for failure to pay the fine.

Edward Lewis Hults

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