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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1943
Page
8
In a ten inning White Sox beat the Yankees 2 1 as Johnny Humphries and Joe Kuhel key the rally while Thurman Tucker scores the winning run. The Athletics and Tigers play a 15 inning Detroit wins 3 2 on Ned Harris’s single.
The state high school track meet runs Friday and Saturday under supervision of E Thomas state high school activities commissioner. In class A Pope East is set to place in Dr F C Allen's Jayhawker Resounds mailed to former KU athletes in service. Allen received word from Ned Irish that 16 Madison Square Garden double header nights are booked next winter. Allen doubts a KU trip east next year due to travel. Kansas expects a football team next year if conference rivals field squads. five players will start for basketball when the whistle sounds. Bob Raugh Washburn football coach may join navy after a conference with naval officials. Wichita A may drop football next fall due to manpower and scheduling limits.
Reports from Pittsburg Teachers College say Gorillas prospects look dark as the 1943 season opens. Topeka chatter links FE. L. Erwin to Trojan track duties while Ernie Vanek nears navy service and coaching changes ripple through Lawrence and Topeka sports scenes.
Earl B. Smyth 82, president of the Cotton Bowl Athletic Association, died yesterday in Rochester Minnesota where he had gone for treatment after illness. He led the Cotton Bowl organization during many years and held a prominent role in college football events.
Cecil Travis former Washington Senators star, stationed at Camp Wheeler Georgia, promoted to technician fourth grade sergeant. He captained Camp Wheeler's state baseball champions last season and leads the "Spokes" again this year batting .442. A soldier since January 1942, he has served as assistant athletic director since basic training.
A recap notes historic pitching feats and notable games: Jim Tobin homered to set a major league pitcher record in the Boston Braves 6 5 win over the Chicago Cubs. Other items include Willis Hudlin’s release by the Cleveland Indians and Tony Galento’s knockout at Madison Square Garden.
New York reports a light sports roundup from May 8 to May 18 featuring brief notes on ongoing events. Highlights include scattered scores and standings across multiple local teams and venues.
A collage of quick notes from sports figures and editors. Bob Montgomery’s youth on a tobacco plantation shapes his Philadelphia ties. Reds patrons get around-the-clock baseball chatter. Jimmy Johnston notes Ham Wibby’s knockout record and ponder point play. President Harris links athletic scholarships to military service eligibility, arguing pay should await worth.
A Senor Ginja of Mexico City and Lisbon aims to interest Mike Jacobs in bull fight promotion around New York. Reese Hart notes Raleigh high school baseballs stole 29 bases in two games, 13 against Durham and 16 against Rocky Mount. Henry G. King reports Dave Stender pitched three one hit games for Huntington Central high. Russell Thomas of Charleston throws discus near 170 feet, four feet shy of interscholastic mark. Don Short at St. John's prep Brooklyn has allowed 11 hits and one earned run in five games.
Jersey Jones promotes a Baltimore amusement park with a poetical jab at baseball. A rumor about ex champion Fred Apostoli is contested with a wartime letter quoted from Bill Diehl. Lieut Ed Danowski urges high school players to apply football lessons to life for success.
Wichita May 13 more than half of the commercial motor vehicle fleet operators in southern and western Kansas are delinquent in sending in their operations reports for the first quarter. W R Bartling district ODT manager said reports due April 30. penalties may suspend or cancel certificates of war necessity. California Utilities Company lets patrons read own meters in San Diego amid meter reader shortage. 2300 more patrons gain self billing rights as the plan expands from Julian area to ten zones.
Richard L. Patton of Richland Kansas, a bomber crew member, received the Air Medal for helping sink a Japanese warship off New Britain in the pre-dawn of January 25. The presentation was by Lieutenant General George C. Kenney, commander of Allied Air Forces in the Southwest Pacific.
Word puzzle listing across and down clues detailing a mix of historical and general terms. Includes references to a former U S president, places, animals, materials, commands, and common nouns across horizontal and vertical grids. The puzzle blends biography, geography, and everyday vocabulary in a newspaper crossword card style.
President likely to appoint a national sports coordinator within a month. U S Senator James Mead leads candidates after advocating cancellation of World Series and all star games. Swope describes role as a clearing house to align sports with wartime needs and coordinate with McNutt, Jeffers, Eastman, and price officials.
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Topeka May 13 Guy D Josserand director of the state forestry fish and game commission predicts the largest fishing season in Kansas history He forecasts at least 25000 more licenses sold this year than last when 120000 fishermen bought them He notes Kansas waters are well stocked and fish are biting He also expects a good hunting season next fall with ample game birds and likely ammunition availability.
Chet Laabs hits a three run homer to power the Browns past the Red Sox. Johnny Humphries and Joe Kuhel drive in tying and winning runs for the White Sox in a six hit effort over the Yankees. Ned Harris singles home the winning run in the 15th for the Tigers against the Athletics. Ixen Keltner belts two doubles and a single in an 18 hit Indians attack on the Senators. Mussolini reportedly demands protection from Adolf Hitler for anti aircraft artillery and planes, a claim noted by Handels Tidning signaling international tension.
An investigation into management of the war housing program in Wichita was ordered at the request of Clifford R. Clair housing manager and FHA representative. Earl Gauger acting regional FHA director ordered the inquiry and Charles Samson led the local effort pending a Washington staff arrival.
McLouth Friendship class met at the United Brethren church on May 6 with 22 members and two visitors. Hostesses led three contests. prizes went to Mrs Steeper, Mickels, and Yost. Notifications of upcoming June 3 gathering and local updates follow.
Notices include weddings and weekend visits among Yonally Gressler and Champion families. Military postings list Pvt Charles M Moore in Idaho and Pvt Fred Jaynes in White Cloud and Pvt William E Bradford in San Antonio. Red Cross aid funds McLouth to furnish a hospital room in Topeka for wounded soldiers. Meetings and guest visits feature Mrs Bateman resignation, Mrs Nettie Lodge election, and May 20 Edmonds ladies' meeting postponed due to measles.
YARNOLD-STULL reports August Kampschroeder and family returning from Oklahoma City after a weeklong visit. Leland Young travels to St Joseph and attends a sister’s college graduation while Rev Leland Young heads to Yates Center for church conference. Harvey Koehler family visits Berryton. Scheyler and Genevieve visit from New York. Harold Hoffsommer takes eighth grade exam at Lecompton. Edwin Hildenbrand returns from Topeka hospital. Wulfkuhle family attends Mother's Day event at Shawnee Lake Topeka. Classified ads promote four lines for a week at 96 cents with wide circulation.
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