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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1940

Page

8

Tigers Hand Jayhawkers Tenth Loss After 8 6 Missouri Victory

Missouri Tigers defeated Kansas Jayhawkers 8 to 6 in Columbia. Kansas led 3 0 after the first inning but committed two errors that allowed unearned runs. Miles struck out 11 Jayhawkers while Dugan allowed 15 hits for Missouri.

Tigers Jayhawkers Cameron Miller Cameron Horak Sands Kresie Biems Red Dugan Miles Kansas Dugan

Tigers Tie Jayhawks as Paul Christman Holds Ground

William Ferguson Kresie describes Red Dugan’s timely put-out to end the inning. Paul Christman, ace Tiger footballer, played first base amid fan ribbing, taking it with a grin. Coach Mike Getto lamented luck in the eighth with loaded bases and a weak hitter at the plate.

Kresie Red Dugan Paul Christman Tiger Pitchin Paul Mike Getto

Tigers Arrive Late After Bus Trouble In Lawrence

The Tigers faced transport delays to reach Lawrence arriving after 2 pm. A misrouted Columbia origin bus lacked required licenses at Kansas City port of entry, forcing an order of a replacement vehicle and a one hour delay. In the first inning five Jayhawkers featured in a double play as Gregg mans third, Flick hits to Hensley who tags then throws to Sands to Cadwalader to end the play.

Tigers Lawrence Columbia Kansas Port of Entry Kansas City Gregg Flick Larry Hensley Hensley Jack Sands Sands Eldreth Cadwalader Cadwalader

Topeka Moves Up in Western Association Race

In Topeka at St. Joseph on May 21, Fort Smith and St. Joseph both lagged as Muskogee Reds tied for first with St. Joseph after a 1-0 win powered by a ninth inning run from Jack Devincenzi. Hutchinson beat Springfield 8-2 as Stan Zetusky struck out nine and Ed Yarmul hit a homer for the Pirates. Salina beat Joplin 7-6 in a late surge as Muskogee visits Topeka tonight and Springfield travels to Hutchinson.

St. Joseph Topeka Norman Merrill Jack Devincenzi Hutchinson Pirates Springfield Stan Zetusky Ed Yarmul Harvey Beaster Salina Kansas Joplin Muskogee Topeks Tonicht Fort Smith

Yesterday's Baseball Results Across Leagues

National League games yielded New York 6 St Louis 0 and Chicago 6 Brooklyn 4 while Boston topped Cincinnati 13 to 4. American League saw Cleveland 16 New York 2 and Detroit 10 Boston 7 with Chicago 5 Washington 4 and Philadelphia St Louis 4. Western Association night games included Hutchinson 8 Springfield Topeka 1 and Muskogee 0 Joplin 7 Salina 6. American Association Columbus 7 Louisville 3 Indianapolis 12 Toledo 8. Pacific Coast League had no schedule. Southern Association results Texas League Beaumont 7 Dallas 2 Oklahoma City 7 San Antonio 15 innings Tulsa Shreveport 7. Fort Worth 2 Houston 0.

Kansas City Minneapolis Milwaukee Indianapolis Louisville St. Paul Columbus Cleveland Detroit Washington St. Louis Philadelphi New York Chicago Brooklyn Boston Cincinnati Philadelphia Pittsburgh Tetroit Western Association Hutchinson Springfield Topeka Muskogee Joplin Salina Toledo Southern Association Texas League Beaumont Dallas Oklahoma City San Antonio Tulsa Shreveport Fort Worth Houston

Pede Brothers Win Six Day Bicycle Race at Madison Square Garden

A year ago Torch y and Doug Pede, Canadian brothers, won a six day bicycle race at Madison Square Garden. Three years ago Bill Watson of Michigan led Big Ten track qualifiers and set shot put meet record at 50 feet 10 inches. Five years ago W H Stubby Stubblefield was killed during trials for a five mile auto race at Indianapolis.

Torchy Doug Pede Madison Square Garden Bill Watson Michigan W W. H Stubby) Stubblefield Indianapolis

Homers Spark Bright Sluggers in Big League Action

Pinky Higgins hit three consecutive homers as the Detroit Tigers defeated the Boston Red Sox 10 7. Jeff Heath and Frank Hayes added multi homer games for the Indians and Athletics respectively while Cliff Melton blanked the Cardinals 6 0 for the Giants with Harry Danning driving in five runs.

Sports Roundup Loses Tone as Pro Bets and Records Dominate

Banks McFadden shifts to pro football with Brooklyn Dodgers while Porter Vaughan lands a large bonus at Richmond University. Seabiscuit fetches 2500 for Stallion services. Eddie Miller draw from Cubs to Giants trades. Sam Snead earns 35000 last year. Kearns pursued as boxing director. Nebraska football faces cuts. Yanks focus on Cleveland for standings.

New York Banks McFadden Clemson Brooklyn Dodgers Connie Mack Porter Vaughan Richmond University Charles S. Howard Seabiscuit Bill McKechnie Boston Ford Smith Lou Nova Art Cohn Oakland Tribune Belle Martell Los Angeles Pasadena Brooklyn Croydon Bimelech Cubs Eddie Miller Boston Bees Bill Terry Giants Jack Norworth Sam Snead Joe DiMaggio Jack Kearns Uptown Biff Jones Nebraska Altho Yanks Cleveland

Cardinal Slaughter Medwick Mize Padgett Murderers Row?

The line of Slaughter Medwick Mize and Padgett is likened to a famed hitting combination, described as a near murderers row rival to the Ruth Gehrig Meusel Yankees of 1927-28, until a stronger quartet appears.

Slaughter Medwick Mize Padgett Ruth- Gehrig-Meusel

Cardinal Philley and Lobert Row Over Riding Pitcher

Coach Honus Lobert argued with the umpiring crew as a St. Louis pitcher was ridden. Ray Blades protested to the umps and urged the practice stop. Lobert mocked the Gas House Gang's reaction to the controversy.

Philley Honus Lobert St. Louis Ray Blades Umps Lobert

Yesterday's Stars shine in MLB action across league

Al Smith limited the Yankees to three hits as Cleveland routed the Yankees 10-2. Giants former pitcher shut out the Cardinals on six hits with a five RBI homer and triple. Pinky Higgins and the Tigers homered three times to fuel a 10 run night against the Red Sox. Frank Hayes belted two homers for the Athletics against the Browns. Merrill May had three hits for the Phillies, Todd drove in two for the Cubs, John Rigney allowed two hits in seven innings for the White Sox and a lone double highlighted the win. Al Lopez and Carvel Rowell each homered with two on base as the Bees beat the Reds 13-4.

Philadelphia Athletics St. Louis Browns Frank Hayes Chubby Dean Chicago White Sox Washington Senators Sox Chicago Stron Cincinnati Reds Brooklyn Dodgers Cincinnati Chicago Cubs Dodger Bill Lee Cubs Brooklyn Pittsburgh Pirates Philadelphia Phillies Pirates Edi Mace Brown Chuck Klein Brown Pittsburgh Dick Lanahan Cliff Melton New York Giants St. Louis Cardinals New York Harry Danning Mel Ott al Smith Indians Yankees Cleveland Giants Cardinals Homer Pinky Higgins Tigers Detroit Red Sox Athletics Browns Merrill May Phillies Todd Dodgers John Rigney White Sox Senators al Lopez Carvel! Rowell Bees Reds

Replacements Boost Cards Farm Team to Sixth Place

The St Louis Cardinals sent 26 year old Harry Brecheen to the Columbus Red Birds who then beat Louisville 7 to 3, lifting Columbus from a cellar tie to sixth place, one game behind the Colonels. Indianapolis moved into a tie for third with Milwaukee after a 12 to 8 win over Toledo as both teams used three pitchers.

St. Louis Columbus Red Birds Harry Brecheen Birds Columbus Louisville Colonels Indianapolis Milwaukee Minneapolis Toledo St. Paul Kansas City Stancey Deshong Sullivan Herring Evans

Big Six Holds Off on Bowls as Iowa State Nebraska Split

In Lincoln conference delegates failed to reach a decision on football bowls amid four committee reports and input from two factions. Oklahoma pressed for transfer rules allowing junior college students to play immediately, while Spee Sanders chose Texas over Oklahoma, creating a shift in the Longhorn backfield.

Kansas City CPI Lincoln Neb Iowa State Nebraska Oklahoma Sooners Spee Sanders Cameron Sanders Texas Plato Andros

Nebraskans seek new football talent amid spring drills

Report notes a 226 pound all state tackle and a 215 pound tackle Jim Jordan as targets. Maj L M Jones rotates 21 players in spring practice to find capable ends as rivals worry about backs and centers for air defense. Also mentions Carl Miles Missouri pitcher and Tulsa dorm tutor hire of Roscoe Cartright with mixed outcomes.

Jim Jordan L. M. Jones Connie Mack Carl Miles University of Missouri Nebraska

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