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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1942
Page
6
John Van der Meer pitched a five hitter and drove in the decisive run in a 3-2 win. Ray Starr followed with a 2-0 victory as Cincinnati moved within three games of second place, shaking up the league standings and briefly lifting the Reds into contention.
Baseball notes recap wins and standouts across leagues. The Braves win in 11 innings on a bases loaded single by Farmer. Miller homers in the nightcap. Reds double victory with Vander Meer five-hit gem and three-hitter by Starr. Tigers total 15 runs in a double win over the White Sox. Doerr drives tying and winning runs for Red Sox in the twin bill. Dodgers blank Giants as French earns fourth straight win. Campbell drives in four for the Senators over the Yankees.
Brooklyn reports a twilight game at 6 p m against the Philadelphia Phillies as the army bans night games in the league era.
New York reports the PGA Tour kicks off in Atlantic City with many players entered for Hale America. Vic Ghezzi is highlighted as a longshot with nine birdies in the New Jersey pro amateur title win, while night baseball near army camps is suspected to face bans and jeopardize Sally and Southeastern leagues this season.
John Mooney notes the Boston Braves are favored for the National League title while Fernandez struggles. The report highlights Fernandez's tough hitting year and implies rivals may gain ground if his form does not improve.
Al Weill forecasts a title for his lightweight entrant Jimmy Hatch er as he fights Petey Scalzo in New Orleans tonight. Waner near 1 000 walks this season joins Ott in that club and nears 3 000 hits.
Stan Spence told manager Bucky Harris that he had pulled a muscle and Harris replied with the line This hurts me worse than it does you. The exchange captured a moment of on field tension during the team’s struggle.
The latest pro football update notes 83 National League players drafted into the army, 56 into the navy, and nine in the marines. Among marines, 31 are in the air arm and 28 have been commissioned. Bill Cochrane, Freddie’s brother, is also in the navy and set to report to Notre Dame in August for officer training.
The Cardinals believe the Dodgers will crack under hot weather as Brooklyn fans roar at Ebbets Field. Reiser exits with a strained side after a long swing, while the Cardinals feel they only face one strong club this season and criticize the schedule for two Chicago visits in a week.
Atlantic City May 25 gnats from Sea View pine woods overruled the Professional Golfers Association championship plans. Qualifying rounds started with players teeing off on the tenth hole due to gnat swarms, as defending champion Vic Ghezzi and Byron Nelson prepared for late starts. Qualifiers total 32 survivors, with match play set for Wednesday.
Dick Williams scored a perfect 50 in the class A division at Elliott's Park Kansas City for the Kansas City Trapshooters weekly shoot. His score promotes him to class AA the top class in the association.
The Lawrence baseball club lost 8 to 0 to the Topeka Scotts at Ripley field in the capital city. Four Lawrence hits came against three Topeka pitchers while Walt Thorne allowed all runs in the first inning. The home opener is set for next Sunday afternoon against Fort Leavenworth Reception Center at the new highway 59 park.
The Kansas Editorial Golf association schedules its spring event at the Westling course in Wichita on June 5 and 6. Secretary Clyde Speer announced headquarters will be at the Allis hotel.
A year ago Bob Feller struck out 13 as the Indians shut out the Browns 6 0 for his ninth win and second straight shutout. Three years ago Henry Armstrong outpointed Ernie Roderick in London to keep the world welterweight title. Five years ago Gordon Cochrane, Detroit manager, was beaned by Bump Hadley, suffering a triple skull fracture.
Sunday showcased seven route-wins by eight winners in the American Association. Millers used two veterans to beat Toledo 2-1 and 7-2 while Harry Kelley shaded Fritz Ostermueller in a five-hitter duel. St Paul’s Bill Crouch held Columbus to four hits in a 5-1 opener and Vedie Himsl beat the Birds 3-0 in the night game. Kansas City’s Tommy Reis twirled a three-hitter to down Louisville 8-1, then Bill Sayles blanked the Blues 3-0. Milwaukee stopped Indianapolis 4-3 but Gabby Hartnett’s crew won the nightcap 8-1 behind Elon Hogsett as three Brewers pitchers struggled in the second game.
Dizzy Dean pitched one perfect inning in a Memorial Day game at Wrigley Field, then handed to John Grodzicki as Satchel Paige and the Kansas City Monarchs rallied for a 3 1 victory. Bowing out, Dean drew fans and a civic welcome while Bob Feller missed the event due to naval duty.
Cornelius Warmerdam extended his pole vault feats by clearing 15 feet 7% inches at Modesto in the Northern California relays, surpassing his outdoor best and setting a potential new American mark. He has vaulted 15 feet or more 24 times in competition and 3 times in exhibitions. Warmerdam earned indoor American records earlier and eyes the National AAU Championships in New York next month.
Independence Kansas May 25 no hits occurred through ten innings in a postponable or incomplete game noted by press dispatches. No further details on teams players or final result were provided.
Robert Rousselot pitched 10 innings of no hit baseball and scored the winning run in the final frame as Seneca Missouri edged Independence 2 to 1. A third inning error denied Noel hurler a perfect game in the Ban Johnson league contest.
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