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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1943
Page
10
The Athletics edged the Detroit Tigers 2-1 in 13 innings as Joe Medwick delivered a bases loaded pinch single. Jesse Flores earned his fourth straight win, while Frisch and Sewell were among those banished by umpires in a lively National League outing.
Big Ten directors and coaches began weekend sessions in Evanston Illinois amid rumors Lieut Harvey Harman may become Iowa Pre Flight athletic director effective June 5 Harman toured schedules and targeted the Iowa Seahawks while Denny Myers and Burt Ingwerson were mentioned as possible Seahawk coaches.
Ottawa Kansas May 14 Only two schools Ottawa and Baker compete in the annual Kansas conference track meet moved to Baldwin after coaches deem Ottawa U track too soft The meet became a dual affair as other members failed to enter Ottawa was viewed as favored after a season win over Baker Coaches planned the 1943 44 basketball campaign but doubted football prospects for next year Participants included Ray Hahn Bethany Tom Hayden McPherson L T Harr Emporia and Dick Godloye Ottawa U
American Association games included Milwaukee at Kansas City and Columbus winning 6 to 1 while Toledo beat 9 to 2. Indianapolis at Louisville and St Paul 3, Minneapolis 1. Night AL results had Philadelphia 2 over Detroit 1 and Washington 3 over Cleveland 2. NL saw New York 7 Chicago 4. St Louis 5. Boston 0. Brooklyn 5. Pittsburgh 4. Philadelphia 2 1/3? Cincinnati 1 3.
Lee will submit to procedures aimed at eliminating adhesions in his left shoulder. The operation is planned for tomorrow to improve mobility and reduce pain.
Los Angeles plans a summer lightweight battle between Henry Armstrong and Luther White as promoters eye a Wrigley Field twilight bout after a possible elimination tournament. White arrives from Baltimore for talks, with Joyce and Zurita lingering as other contenders.
New York gossip notes Willie Pep, featherweight champion, faces multiple challengers led by Bobby Gleason offering a $20,000 guarantee to fight Phil Terranova. Other pursuers include Chalky Wright and Sal Bartolo. Also, Milwaukee manager Charley Grimm declines details on Paul Erickson as he misses a lunch break.
Roy Mumpton reports from Worcester that the New York Yankees have remained in first in the American League since May 6, 1942. The note calls it not a record but a possible augury for their season.
Syracuse University lacks enough players for spring practice and plans an all rifles band to play at next fall’s games. The piece also notes Pittsburgh Pirates’ draft choices and medical concerns for Bill Daley. It mentions Thelma Crone becoming York Gazette and Daily sports editor at 19.
Observers note Beulah Park oval features a V shaped winners enclosure and track markers. New Orleans horseman W E Brannon displays a V with three dots and a dash on racing silks while bettors pass V signs at the $5 windows.
The Dodgers defeat the Pittsburgh Pirates 7 to 4 to extend the National League lead to three and a half games. The report references Patrick Edward Conuskly's three prior KO and past Southwest Conference track title by Rice Institute.
Thornton Lee of the Chicago White Sox is reported off to a hospital for treatment of an injured pitching arm. The veteran left hander has struggled since his 22 win season in 1941 and will play on a nominal $1 yearly contract until he proves health.
After staging an all soldier boxing event for the Red Cross in Long Branch New Jersey on May 28 Corporal Dewey Fragetta plans to promote himself. He will leave Fort Monmouth for officer candidate school at Mississippi State College. Clint Castleberry a Georgia Tech backfield star last fall heads to Centre College for military tactics study. Big Hugh Casey a former Dodger now with the Norfolk naval air station argues Leo Durocher is poorly spoken. Casey pitched a no hitter recently and his voice carries far.
The Journal World classifieds page stands as the bus iest venue in town drawing buyers sellers and notices for jobs vehicles real estate and services in a single daily section.
Norman Oklahoma May 14 Former University of Oklahoma swimming coach Herb Allphin has been granted a leave of absence to serve with the military and naval welfare service of the Red Cross. He will depart for Washington DC to begin training. Allphin previously coached at the University of Kansas from 1928 to 1988 and led the varsity swimming team for years.
Topeka May 14 UP FE. C Quigley of St Marys named a member of the state war savings committee Evan Griffith former administrator announced Quigley has thirty years in baseball as an umpire and later NL public relations director In advisory role this season he has not been active in organized baseball.
Dick Bartell hit a pinch home run for the Giants with two aboard against the Cubs. Ernie White shut out the Braves on four hits for the Cardinals. Gene Moore doubled in the 12th to beat the Indians for the Senators. Dick Sichert singled in the 13th for the Athletics’ winning run against the Tigers. Jon Medwick delivered a pinch hit with the bases loaded in the ninth for the Dodgers. The Enid air base split a doubleheader with the Fort Riley Centaurs, dropping game two 5 to 4 after winning the opener 5 to 1.
The Faculty Women's Club will entertain servicemen with a dance and game room party in the Community building from nine to twelve Saturday night. Special prizes mixers dances and games have been arranged for the evening's program.
Harry Hunter of 1226 Elmira was fined 15 dollars for disturbing the peace at 1135 Tennessee last night. Bill Carter of 352 East 12 and Lester McCallahan of 1112 Delaware were fined 10 dollars each in the police court this morning.
Former Democratic Senator George McGill of Wichita says Roosevelt should seek a fourth term if the nation remains at war. He adds he sees public support for administration policies, but declines to reveal his own 1944 plans after losses in 1938 and last year.
Wichita article notes the district OPA will release a second price list Sunday detailing maximum community prices for 800 plus food items in five counties. It will include canned vegetables fruits preserves jams jelly and baby foods with tentative retail beef veal lamb and mutton prices for Sunday and Monday effect in Sedgwick Cowley Harvey and Butler counties.
The Clearfield community reports a WM S potluck at the church and a Grange meeting at the schoolhouse with new lecturer Mrs Hiranna Meeder. Local families visit relatives, attend funerals, and plan teacher hires for next year in surrounding towns.
The article notes the birth of a son at Memorial Hospital in Lawrence on Monday morning. Mrs Rice’s sister came from California to be with her, and Mr and Mrs Elmer Rhoades and their children moved from Missouri into Lena Breithaupt’s house where Rhoades took work at De Soto. Minnie Hausman visits relatives in Yates Center and plans to attend a conference. Louie Schendel learns of the death of her cousin's son John D Griffin age 20 killed at a railroad crossing near Gardner. he was stationed at the Olathe Naval Air Base.
Mary McCall returns to Lawrence after visiting in Glenn and Lecompton. Mrs. John Miller's family visits Hoisington. Seventh graders enjoy vacation while eighth grade exams held. Howard Blair visits with daughter in Lawrence. Pfe Wingfield on furlough from Camp Barkeley. Jeep rides for students from Lawrence. Cpl. Charles Sulzen calls home from Fort Knox. Victory Club honors Betha Allen on birthday. George Bahnmaier family weekend fishing trip. Mother's Day observed at United Brethren with bouquets for oldest mother and largest family.
Linwood items report Sunday visits with extended families in Tonganoxie and Lawrence. Prom night at the high school auditorium, family dinners in Kansas City and Topeka, and travel for induction of Jack Davidson to Fort Leavenworth. The community also notes birthdays funerals and a Hawaii promotion.
C A Petrie who moved to the Tibbett neighborhood injured his knee. Richard Petrie did farm work for his brother for a few days. So and So club met Thursday afternoon with Mrs. Winford Thiry for the May meeting. Mr and Mrs William Puckett bought a home and are leaving the farm. The Pucketts lived here a long time. Mr and Mrs Charles Stewart entertained friends Saturday evening with dancing. Mrs Della Weibel and her mother Mrs Moore are spending a few days in
Mr and Mrs Robert Wadick of Topeka are parents of a son born Monday with the mother identified as Phyllis Weibel of the community. Ruth Smith Titterington now of Lawrence is ill at Memorial hospital. Rain fell in Enid Oklahoma where Lizzie Petrie is visiting relatives. Lawrence visitors included Mr and Mrs Everett Godfrey and Mrs Robert Douglas. Pvt John Pentkin recently moved to Camp Crowder Missouri spent a furlough with his parents. Wellman pupils enjoyed a picnic with games planned by Ivan Pippert and Virgil Groves. prizes for perfect spelling were awarded to Ada Groves and Florence Zook.
Virgil Groves and Elaine Zook share recognition as prize nominees. Maxine Pippert receives prize for maintaining closest notebook over the year. Mrs J E Holladay reports son Bill's hospital condition in California has improved.
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