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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1939

Page

9

Curtain Falls On Kansas Home Baseball End Of Season

Kansas faces Kansas State in a three game series at Lawrence to close the home schedule. Friday’s single game starts at 8 pm with a doubleheader Saturday at 1 pm including a makeup game from Manhattan. Kansas seeks a sweep despite poor season luck and a young lineup led by Bukaty and Sands with Burge Dugan Brass and others in pitching.

University of Kansas Jayhawks Kansas State Lawrence Manhattan Kansas Ralph Conner Jayhawk Pat Holcom Midreth Cadwalader Lester Kappelman Holcom Kappelman John Burge Ed Hall Jack Sands Ed Paris Frank Bukaty Larry Hensley Wildcats Conger Burge Red” Dugan Clifford Brass Dugan Missouri Brass Iowa State Sands Bukaty Columbia

A New Big Six Plan for a Three Day Baseball Tournament

Conference athletic directors will discuss Cy Sherman plan to crown the Big Six champion in a three day elimination tournament at Ames Iowa this week. Nebraska and Iowa State back the idea citing shorter practice seasons while Oklahoma appears favored with longer conditioning. Missouri holds the 1988 title and leads the present chase with Oklahoma in second. The plan would require the winning team to play three to four games.

Kansas City Ames Cy Sherman Lincoln Neb Maj. L. M Biff) Jones Nebraska Iowa State Sherman Oklahoma Cornhusker Missouri

All-Star Pitching and Hitting Atop Major League Action

Yesterday's Stars highlights multiple performances across the majors. Monte Pearson pitched four hitless innings in relief for New York to earn his fourth win, Morrie Arnovich collected five hits for Philadelphia, Dick Coffman shut down a late Cardinal rally, Ival Goodman homered for Cincinnati, Walter Masterson halted Detroit as Washington ended a skid, Ray Hadley or Hadeliff delivered a late pinch hit for Chicago, and Vito Tamulis and Higbe starred in a long Dodgers Cubs duel ending 9-9 after 19 innings.

Monte Pearson Yankees Browns Washington Ray Hadeliff White Sox Chicago Red Sox Vito Tamulis Dodgers Walter Highbe Cubs Higbe Judson Bailey Brooklyn Dodgers Vitautas C. Tamulis Chicago Cubs Wrigley Field Brooklyn Boston Braves Philadelphia Newark International New York Cardinals Cold Fingers Walter Higbe al the Wild St. Louis Browns Bill Dietrich Clint Brown Chicago White Sox Walter Masterson Detroit Tigers Cleveland Hugh Mulcahy Pirates Phillies Bucky Walters Cincinnati Boston Bees Giants Dick Coffman Johnny Mize

Meteors Burn Up and Slow Before Reaching Earth

As meteors enter the atmosphere they burn due to friction, with many disintegrating. The remainder slow and cool before potential impact on the earth.

Earth

Blues Move Back to First in American Association

Kansas City Blues regain undisputed first in the American Association with a 6 3 win over the Minneapolis Millers. Vince DiMaggio hits his 13th homer as Jack Saltz gaver and Bill Hitchcock each collect four hits. Columbus wins 6 5 in 18 innings over Louisville as Fred Shaffer blanks them in relief. St Paul snaps five-game skid. Milwaukee falls further after Indianapolis rout.

Kansas City Kansas City Blues American Association Minneapolis Millers Jack Saltzgaver Bill Hitchcock Ernie Bonham Vince DiMaggio Burt Shotton Columbus Red Birds Indianapolis Louisville St. Paul Fred Shaffer Pete Hader Shaffer Hader Max Macon Saints Milwaukee Brewers Harry Boyles Toledo

Ends K U Cage Drill

Three weeks of spring basketball practice at the University of Kansas ended with a satisfactory session led by Jayhawk coach Dr. Forrest C. Allen. The period focused on scrimmage and research using convex backboards to gauge player reactions for future adaptation.

University of Kansas Forrest C. Allen Jayhawk Cage Allen

Baseball Scores From A Telegraphed Night Of Games

National League Brooklyn 9 Chicago 4 Philadelphia Pittsburgh 3 Cincinnati 6 Boston 1 New York 9 St Louis 5 American League New York 4 St Louis 3 Washington 4 Detroit 1 Chicago Boston 35 Ten innings Cleveland Philadelphia to be played later American Association Columbus 6 Louisville 5 Thirteen innings Kansas City 6 Minneapolis 3 St Paul 37 Milwaukee 1 Indianapolis 10 Toledo 1

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

Spring football session blends veterans and freshmen

Thirteen veterans and fourteen freshmen joined spring practice to acclimate under Dr. Allen. Veterans listed include Bob Allen, Don Ebling Lindsberg, Herb Hartman, Dick Harp, and others from Kansas City, Oklahoma City, Lawrence, Hutchinson, and more. Freshmen participants feature William Arthur, Bob Bond, Miller Cameron, Jack Floyd, Bob Johnson, DeWitt Potter, and Virgil Wise among several others from Lawrence, Wichita, and across Kansas.

Bob Allen Lawrence Don Ebling Lindsberg Howard Engleman Arkansas City Herb Hartman Newton Dick Harp Kansas City Kan Bill Hogben T. P. Hunter Oklahoma City Okla Maurice Jackson John Kline Hutchinson Kenneth Messner Ralph Miller Chanute Bruce Reid Ralph Schaake Williamstown William Arthur Olathe Bob Bond el Dorado Miller Cameron Wichita Bob Cooper Washington Jack Floyd Chain Healy Bob Johnson John Krum Bob O'Neil Topeka Dewitt Potter Blaine Riley Baxter Springs Bill Wade Rexford Virgil Wise Bob Woodward Salina

Justice Pays Traffic Fine at Commencement Visit

Justice William A. Smith of the Kansas Supreme Court paid a $1 fine after being cited for failing to stop at a stop sign during a visit to deliver a high school commencement address in Galena Kansas. Police Judge W. F. Lumbley imposed the fine, showing no leniency for the visiting jurist.

Galena Kan William A. Smith Kansas Supreme Court Judicial Bar Justice Smith W. F. Lumbley

Kansas Teams Begin Big Six Meets At Ames

University of Kansas track golf and tennis teams head to Ames Iowa for the Big Six championship meets. Coach Gwinn Henry and Dr. W W Davis accompany the squad with 19 track and field men named. The golf squad includes Busler Nessly Ritchie Jones Udell and the tennis party lists Engelman Franks Hibbard Sinning.

University of Kansas Ames Gwinn Henry W. W. Davis K. U. Big Six Jayhawkers H. W. Hargiss K. U Ray Harris Ernie Klann Chester Cox Vincent Graves Bert Brandt Bill Greene Capt Lyle Foy Darrell Mathes Dick Driscoll Paul Masoner Glenn Foy Kenneth Clark Don Bird Bill Beven Ray Lawrence Chet Friedland Bob Stoland Fenton Durand Bob Lorenzen Alli Lees Bird Beven Klann Lawrence Lorenzen Bob Busler Jack Nessly Dean Ritchie Morton Jones Bill Udell Howard Engelman Kermit Franks Blaine Hibbard Harold Sinning F. C. Allen

Lawrence Liberty Memorial Lions Football Schedule Released

The Lions unveil an eight game 1939 schedule after Eastern Kansas Conference changes. Notable dates include Sept 29 Newton and Nov 11 Manhattan at home with an open date Nov 3 and possible Sept 22 start. Lawrence may maintain football relations with Manhattan despite conference realignment.

Lawrence Liberty Memorial High School Eastern Kansas Manhattan Lions E.K.C Lawrence Lion Newton Topeka Junction City Emporia Leavenworth Joseph (Central Ottawa

Right hand grip fundamentals in golf swing

The article explains how the right hand accelerates the clubhead before impact and sets the clubface angle. It describes a finger grip with the thumb on the left side of the shaft and only the index finger knuckle visible, noting risks of incorrect rotation before the backswing peaks. Next: Overlapping grip.

K Art Krenz NER Service

Baseball recap and player career milestones across years

A year ago the Cubs edged the Giants 4 2 as Carl Hubbell suffered his first defeat. Three years back Freddy Lindstrom, 30, retired after 26 outfield games due to a leg injury ending a 12 year big league run. Five years ago Equipoise won the Metropolitan Mile at Belmont but was disqualified for fouling Mr Khayyam who finished second by three lengths. Full moon period noted as prime for herring catches in October.

Chicago Cubs New York Giants Carl Hubbell Freddy Lindstrom Brooklyn Metropolitan Belmont Mr. Khayyam

Dodgers and Cubs battle 19 innings to a tie in windy Wrigley

Lefty Vitautas Tamulis shines in a 19 inning marathon as the Dodgers and Cubs play to a 1-1 tie. Tamulis lasted 11 scoreless frames before the rain and cold aided a drawn game while Higbe finished with one hit allowed.

Haskell Indians Win Seventh Straight In Big Victory

Haskell Indians rout Baker 7 to 5 extending their win streak to seven. Dawes started, Black finished, with key hits from Wishkeno Eastman and Bruner. The Braves finish home slate tomorrow at 2 30 against Rockhurst College and plan summer baseball, seeking independent games.

Haskell Indians Baker Braves Haskell Chilocco Indians Oklahoma Rockhurst College John Carmody Dawes Indians Black Wishkeno Eastman Bruner

Springfield Holds to Lead in Western Loop

Springfield's Cardinals stay atop the Western Association after a 17 to 3 victory over St. Joseph in the series opener. Sam Kuipers earned the win as St. Joseph managed only four hits while Merrick and Brown were hit hard. Fort Smith moved to second as rain delayed two games.

Springfield St. Joseph Cardinals Joe Merrick George Brown Sam Kuipers Fort Smith Topeka Joplin Kansans Lou Burtner Owl

Coast-to-Coast Sport Roundup Highlights and Opinions

Daily syndicated notes from New York on May 18 cover Lou Gehrig mentoring Babe Dahlgren, update Lou Nova’s broken collar bone, Ed Barrow counsel to Joe DiMaggio, Budge Patty and Bob Taylor tied to junior tennis, Giants’ payoffs and away losses, Leo Durocher’s future, a Rose Bowl query, and misnamings of Mike Gonzalez.

New York Lou Gehrig Babe Dahlgren Ray Carlen Lou Nova Farr Ed Barrow Joe DiMaggio Bob Taylor Will Angel Budge Patty California St. Louis Minnesota Gophers Leo Durocher

New York Officials Study Royal Etiquette for Royal Visit

May 18 New York City officials study royal etiquette as the king and queen of England prepare a Manhattan stay. Mayor LaGuardia seeks official guidance on hospitality and proper address while Grover Whalen brims with prepared forms for the visiting royals.

Ratner Topeka Payne H. Ratner Mrs. Ratner Winnipeg Canada King George Queen Elizabeth England New York Manhattan LaGuardia Grover Whalen Gotham President Roosevelt Hyde Park Boston

American Wheat and Flour Export Sales Rise to 109 Million Bushels

The agriculture department said that sales of American wheat and flour for export reached 109 300 000 bushels in the ten months ended April 30, up from 93 600 000 bushels in the prior season.

Washington Agriculture Department

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