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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1939

Page

6

Three Wet Pitchers Show Old Stuff In Return To Form

The article profiles three veteran pitchers Wesley Ferrell Larry French and Fritz Ostermueller who revived their careers with strong spring performances. Ferrell pitched eight innings in a 3 0 win over the Athletics, French defeated his former team the Pirates 6 2, and Ostermueller led the Red Sox to a 9 2 victory over the Senators as New York extended its lead in the American League standings.

Wesley Ferrell Yankees Larry French Cubs Fritz Ostermueller Boston Red Sox Yanks Washington Larry Chicago Fritz Ferrell Johnny Murphy Athletics French Pittsburgh Pirates Ostermueller Washington Senators

Plants split carbon dioxide in tiny cell laboratories

Plants split carbon dioxide in their cells using enzymes to release oxygen during photosynthesis. This natural process powers growth, fuels food chains, and sustains life by cycling carbon through ecosystems.

Cards Start a Series With the New York Giants

St Louis opens a three game set with the New York Giants as the league leading Cardinals seek a quick fresh start. The Cardinals bring a 12 8 record and a .600 mark while the Giants stand 10 12 for a .455 percentage in sixth place three games back.

St. Louis Louis Cardinals New York Giants Giants

Boston Red Sox extend win streak with Grove victory

The Associated Press notes a year ago Lefty Grove beat the Washington Senators 4 3 for Boston’s eighth straight win and a 146 game improved pace. Also mentions Bold Venture Derby win by a nose and various sports snapshots from five years prior, including Davis Cup team selections.

Agso Lefty Grove Washington Senators Boston Red Sox Bold Venture Morton YU. Schwartz Kentucky William Woodward Wehrle Knese Frank Shields Les Loi Stofen George M. Lott John Ven Ryn United States Canada

Stars Babe Dahlgren and Newsom Shine in Classic Bloom

Yesterday's baseball briefs highlight Babe Dahlgren leading the Yankees to a 3-0 win with a single and title by Skee Newsom matching an American League record with ten putouts at short. Larry French and Augie Galan helped Cubs beat Pirates 6-2 as French limited them to six hits. Galan went 3-for-3 with a walk, while Joe Vosmik of the Red Sox keyed a 3-run burst with a triple double and two singles.

Wes Connie Mack A’s Athletics Skeeter Newsome Nap Lajoie French Cubs Gabby Hartnett Happy Boys Pie Traynor Bucs Lefty Larry Pirates Red Sox Yankees Ostermueller Sox Ken Chase Joe Vosmik Babe Dahlgren Dahlgren Yankee Newsom Amercan Larry French Augie Galan Galan Sena

Baseball Centennial Sets Cooperstown In The Spotlight

Cooperstown New York anticipates a summer boom as the Baseball Centennial centers on Abner Doubleday's birthplace. June 12 marks Hall of Fame dedication with big league games and pageants including soldiers from Fort Jay and an actor portraying Doubleday. Postmaster General Farley to attend centennial stamp cover sale.

Cooperstown N. Y Burg Abner Ing Hall of Fame Doubleday Fort Jay Town Hall James A. Farley Mel Bundy Knox School Lake Shore

Newlin Pitches Two Hit Game to Boost Topeka

Springfield, Mo May 16. Maurice Newlin Topeka pitcher delivered a two hit game to hand Springfield its first shutout of the year. The Kansans out hit the Reds 10 to 6 as Costello kept Pirates hits scattered.

Newlin Springfield Maurice Newlin Topeka Bartlesville Cardinals

Sport Roundup Flurry of Baseball and Golf News Across NYC

A May New York roundup covers Buck Newson trade chatter, Leo Durocher Tony Lazzeri notes, Lou Nova lecture, trainers and fighters including Ray Carlen, Billy Conn rumors, Galento Joe Louis training talk, and golf notes on Zarazen Snead. It also mentions Marta Barnett tennis, Pie Traynor pirates, and Dodgers signals for the Giants.

New York Browns Tigers Buck Newson Squire Gene Sarazen Connecticut State Senate Leo Durocher Tony Lazzeri Lou Nova Manhattan College Ray Carlen Jim Braddock Max Baer Nova Maxie Marvin M’carthy Chicago Times Galento Joe Louis Hub Marta Barnett Ray Stammers Alice Marble

He Was a Hero Once But He's a Bum New

In New Orleans on May 16 Tony Canzoneri once light weight champion saw thousands boo as he fought Nick Camarata to a 10 round draw. Canzoneri, the local favorite, showed heavier punching but faded as ringside fans recalled his glory days.

New Orleans Tony Canzoneri Nick Camarata Tony

Bookmakers Pay Fees to Operate at New York Tracks

At Jamaica opening 94 bookmakers milled among grandstand crowds and 18 more in the clubhouse area. Operators paid 75 dollars daily for six races and ten dollars extra for seven events. Many applicants were turned down and bettors found the bookies.

New York Jamaica

Coach D J Brittain Kisses Guard After Narrow Victory

In Knoxville Tennessee the Clinton Ravens won 28 to 25 for the Southern Appalachian Girls Basketball title. Coach D J Brittain rushed the floor and kissed guard Clarice Brittain on the cheek after her game saving play.

Knoxville Tenn Clinton Ravens D. J. Brittain Clarice Brittain

Boxer John Burke Dead in Mt Carmel At 79

John Burke a welterweight boxer who fought 110 rounds with A Bowen in New Orleans on April 6 1893 for 7 hours 19 minutes in the longest glove fight died in Mt Carmel Pa last night He was 79 Also notes Chicago 127 of 200 NFL seniors have signed contracts or given assurances to play in 1939 negotiations list.

Mt. Carmel John Burke New Orleans A. Bowen Chicago National Football League

Syracuse Chiefs Manager Porter Proves IL Veteran

Well Qualified Syracuse-Dick Porter, manager of the Syracuse Chiefs, is an IL veteran after 1426 games in the International League, highlighting his deep circuit experience.

Syracuse Dick Porter Syracuse Chiefs

Braddock Aids Nova in Baer Fight Prep

Ex-champion Jim Braddock trains Lou Nova at Nyack New York sharing tactics to beat Max Baer in Yankee Stadium bout June 1. Braddock predicts Nova will win by knockout late rounds and plans to fight abroad in England early June.

New York CPI Jim Braddock Lou Nova Nyack N. Y Maxie Baer Yankee Stadium Braddock Baer Nova Jim Max England Lou

KU Wins Golf and Splits Tennis With Nebraska

KU defeated Nebraska in golf 16% to 114 at Lincoln. In tennis KU and NU split with three wins each. Individual results feature Bil Reedy and Harold Sinning winning for Nebraska, and Hibbard Engelman and Rundle among KU winners.

K. U N. U University of Kansas University of Nebraska Lincoln Bil Reedy Blaine Hibbard Harold Rundle Howard Engelman Irving Kuklin Kermit Franks Harold Sinning H. Hemsworth Hibbard - "Eneleman Reedy- Rundle Sinning-Franks Winklin- Headsworth Leer & Jones Jim Beltzer Ty Bob Bussler Bill Mowbray Jo Ly J. Nessig Wally Spomer Deane Ritchie Paul Jones Bussler Ritchie Mowbray-P. Jones M. Jones-Nessly Spomer-Beltzer

Dizzy Dean Slated to Return Soon for Cubs

New York reports Dizzy Dean’s arm action improving as he rests the pitching elbow. Cubs officials express confidence he will be back on the mound before long, with no hint of forcing the arm or flinching from pain.

Dean New York Dizzy Dean Chicago Cubs

Debs Namesake Boston Bees Star Garris

Boston Bees third baseman Debs Garris was named after Eugene V. Debs. The item notes a historical belief that Japanese people were vaccinated on the nose in older times.

Debs Boston Debs Garris The Boston Bees Third Baseman Eugene V. Debs

Baseball Scores and Schedules From National and American Leagues

National League Chicago 6 over Pittsburgh 2 in the lone game. American League New York 2 over Philadelphia 0. Boston 9 over Washington 2 in the lone listed game. American Association Kansas City 10 over St Paul 2 and Columbus and Toledo 7 over Milwaukee 10 with Indianapolis at Louisville noted in cold weather night conditions.

Chicago Pittsburgh New York Philadelphia Boston Washington Kansas City St. Paul Columbus Toledo Milwaukee Minneapolis Indianapolis Louisville American Association Minneapolis li T. Aul St. Louis Cincinnat Brooklyn Pittshurch Cleveland Lin St Louis Detroit

Blues Back Home After North Tour In First Series

Kansas City returns from the north leading the American Association by a one game margin over Minneapolis. Vince DiMaggio and Jerry Priddy homered as KC defeated St Paul 10 2 to close the trip. Freddie Hutchinson of Toledo lost his second AA start in three games. Columbus beat Toledo 13 7 and Indianapolis Louisville game was postponed.

Kansas City Blues American Association Minneapolis Millers St. Paul Milwaukee Minneapolis Vince DiMaggio Jerry Priddy Saints Tex Carleton Millers Lin Storti Roy Pfleger Brewers Columbus Louisville

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