Yankees Solve First Base Problem With Hassett Lift
Buddy Hassett provided a decisive offense for the Yankees in a 3-1 win over the Red Sox as he drove in all runs with a two-run single and a sixth-inning triple. Spud Chandler allowed seven hits in seven innings to earn the victory. Curt Davis pitched the Dodgers to a 3-0 win over the Phillies, marking his second straight shutout in three games, as Boston, New York, and Cleveland led their leagues in midweek action. The Braves beat the Giants 8-1 on Max Wests two-run homer, while the Cardinals crushed the Cubs 10-2 and the Reds defeated Pittsburgh 6-1 at Crosley Field. The Senators topped the Athletics 5-3 in Washington with Paul Derringer contributing two hits for Cincinnati at night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Yankees
Lou Gehrig
John Aloysius
Buddy) Hassett
Ed Levy
New York
Boston Red Sox
Tom Henrich
Spud Chandler
Sox
Cleveland Indians
Chicago White Sox
Bill Dietrich
Chubby Dean
Cleveland
Army and Navy
St. Louis
Browns
Detroit Tigers
Curt Davis
Brooklyn Dodgers
Philadelphia Phils
Davis
Boston Braves
New York Giants
Max West
Lou Tost
Boston
Bill Lohrman
Giants
St. Louis Cardinals
Chicago
Cubs
Ernie White
Cincinnati
Pittsburgh
Washington Senators
Philadelphia Athletics
Reds
Big Paul Derringer
Crosley
Golf and Track Stars Fail to Qualify in Trials
Mirror notes a year ago Jimmy Thomson Ky Laf foon and Bobby Cruickshank failed to qualify for the national open golf tournament in sectional trials. Three years back Earl Vickery set a 220 yard low hurdle mark at 23.2 and Bob Peoples raised the javelin to 223 feet 11 inches in ICA AA finals. Five years ago Denny Shute led the third round at Pittsburgh with two wins as Gene Sarazen lost to Jim Foulis 1 up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmy Thomson
Ky Laffoon
Bobby Cruickshank
Southern
California
Earl Vickery
Bob Peoples
Denny Shute
Pittsburgh
Gene Sarazen
Jim Foulis
Chicago
Twilight games eyed to finish before rush hour
New York reports the Sally league president suggests seven inning twilight games to end before lights. The idea aims to speed play, with the 1919 Giants and Phillies cited as an example of rapid nine innings. If flawless, games could end in under ninety minutes instead of two hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Giants
Phillies
Colorful quips spice early sportswriting
A collection of snappy lines from editors and columnists across papers. The quotes poke fun at golf and sports reporting with brisk, witty jabs about processing balls, speed, and rumor culture.
College grid story shows leagues and Rose Bowl bonus talk
Macon Telegraph correspondent Jimmy Chapman reports the Sally league remains stable with gasoline and tire rationing in effect and high attendance at a park game despite transportation limits. Clark Shaughnessy explains a modest stance on Stanford bonuses and his decision not to move despite interest and salary considerations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmy Chapman
Macon
Clark Shaughnessy
Stanford
Maryland
Tonight's Buffalo Star Bob Stedler Drops Observations
Buffalo Evening Beat columnist Bob Stedler comments that the Cardinals lack a key hitter in Johnny Mize, and the Giants face a similar setback without him. He weighs team strengths and upcoming matchups with a blunt, timely analysis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Stedler
Buffalo Evening
Johnny Mize
Giants
Ex-TCU Player Sent Home From Australia for Back Injury
Capt. Limon Blackmon of Abi lene Texas, former Texas Christian football player, returned home for hospitalization due to a recurring back injury from a forced landing months ago. Friends say he endured a New York to San Francisco stretcher trip to catch a Pacific show. Ex-Yankee outfielder Joe Gallagher says he will not play for Jefferson Barracks teams to focus on active duty preparations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Limon Blackmon
Abilenne
Tex
Texas Christian
Australia
Friends
Lin
Pacific
New York
San Francisco
Joe Gallagher
Dodger
Browns
Jefferson Barracks, Mo
Eddie Mead declines comeback ask from Armstrong
Eddie Mead who died yesterday sent a firm reply to Henry Armstrong asking for help on a comeback. Gil Dodds signs autographs and gives readers a Bible passage index related to athletics. George Heddy Jr. from Montclair tied a high jump record by lifting one foot, then added two inches higher. The piece notes how inches in feet translate to inches in performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eddie Mead
Henry Armstrong
Eddie
Gil Dodds
George Heddy, Jr
Montclair
N.J
Readers use of classified page shows high engagement
A survey notes that 76 percent of subscribers read the classified page daily, reflecting strong readership and value for ads and notices.
PGA Championship Qualifying Round Sees Big Ed Lead Then Second Round
Atlantic City May 26 Ed Dudley led a field of 101 in the PGA Championship at Sea View Country Club with a 66 after the first 18 holes. Sammy Byrd Harry Cooper and Jim Turnesa posted 67s while Byron Nelson Gene Sarazen and Clarke Morse carded 69s. The day featured strong scores and a crowded leaderboard as play continued to set the 31 spots for match play.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic City
Ed Dudley
Professional Golfers Association
Sea View Country Club
Big Ed
England
Henry Cotton
Vic Ghezzi
Dudley
Sammy Byrd
Harry Cooper
Jim Turnesa
Willie Goggin
Byron Nelson
Gene Sarazen
P.G.A
Clarke Morse
Wellston
Ben Hogan
E. J
Dutch) Harrison
Jimmie Thomson
Craig Wood
Leland Gibson
Bill Barbour
Sammy Snead
Jay McSpaden
Dick Metz
John Revolta
Paul Runyan
Ray Mangrum
Horton Smith
Ralph Guldahl
Walt Hagen
Blues rout Indianapolis as Neun’s squad stays near leaders
Kansas City heavyweight Johnny Neun’s Blues crushed Indianapolis 12 to 0, lifting their season tally to 21 wins in 33 games. Ray Volpi earned his third win, while Milwaukee edged Louisville 4 to 1 in a pitcher's duel. Toledo, Minneapolis, and Columbus also posted late scoring bursts and comebacks.
Popular American Sport Puzzle Clue List
A mixed crossword style puzzle featuring baseball themed clues and answers across and down. Entries include terms for equipment places and actions such as wooden club and field positions, with hints to players and processes within the game.
Lee Savold Seeks Shot at Joe Louis Title
Lee Savold, an Iowa heavyweight, seeks a title bout with Joe Louis after a knockout win over California Lou Nova. Savold claims top challenger status, plans to ask promoter Mike Jacobs for a Washington summer fight, and notes a 15,000 crowd and navy relief funds from the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Savold
Joe Louis
Washington, Nay
Savold
California
Lou Nova
Joe
Louis
Savoid
Mike Jacobs
Washington
Des Moines
Navy
Nova
Lee
Bob Pastor
Tami Manerillo
New York
Harry Bobo
Navy Relief
Dodgers Pitcher Delivers Two Hit Shutout Against Phillies
Curt Davis of the Dodgers blanked Philadelphia on two hits in a sharp 9 inning win. Buddy Hassett drove all runs for the Yankees with a single and a triple in a victory over Boston. Ernie White limited the Cubs as the Cardinals won. Max West delivered a go ahead two run homer in the 11th to beat the Giants. Bill Dietrich held Cleveland to six hits in a White Sox win. Roy Cullengine started a rally with a ninth inning single as the Browns toppled Detroit. Sid Hudson and the Senators controlled the Athletics in a 5 to 3 victory. Phil Derringer starred for the Reds as he pitched and batted the team to a 6 to 1 win over Pittsburgh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curt Davis
Dodgers
Phils
Buddy Hassett
Yankees
Red Sox
Ernie White
Cardinals
Cubs
Max West
Braves
Giants
Bill Dietrich
White Sox
Indians
Roy Cullengine
Browns
Tigers
Sid Hudson
Senators
Athletics
Phil Marchildon
Phil Derringer
Reds
Pirates
Pittsburgh
Hitters Below .400 Lead MLB Averages in May
May baseball notes show no regular .400 hitters this season with Bobby Doerr leading the American League at .359 and Joe Gordon close behind. In the National League Pete Phelps and Ray Lamanno top limited charts while Ernie Lombardi and Mickey Owen follow with strong marks. Ted Williams and George Case vie for ninth at .310 as several stars contribute across both leagues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Bobby
Slamming
Cincinnati Reds
Ray Lamanno
Reds
Ernie Lombardi
Boston Braves
Bill Dickey
Yankees
Nanny Fernandez
Boston Brave
Pete Reiser
Brooklyn Dodgers
Mickey Owen
Ted Williams
Boston Red Sox
U.S. Naval Air Corps
George Case
Washington
Hart Doerr
Boston
Gordon
N. Y
Spence
Wash
Dickey
Leming
Cleveland
Weatherly
Clevel
Heath
Boudreau
Pesky
Ais Williams
Case
Phelps
Pittsburgh
Gamanno
Cincin
Lombard
W. Cooper
St. L
Reiser
Brooklyn
Owen
Slaughter
Murtaugh
Phila
Walker
Fernandez
Canned fish to army order limits 1942 pack
The War Production Board ordered canners to set aside the entire 1942 pack of salmon sardines mackerel and Atlantic herring for armed services and lend lease. Officials said some may still reach civilians if not needed. 1942 salmon pack is about 5 400 000 cases with 2 500 000 likely for government. Ratner accepted invitation to Fort Hays State College commencement.
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Washington
War Production Board
Armed Services
WPB
Lawrence Hopkinson
Help Wanted Classifieds Spur Quick Response
A brief help wanted note invites readers to call number 22 for assistance at home or in the office. The ad emphasizes prompt results from “Help Wanted” classifieds.
Degrees Awarded to 573 Kansas State College Seniors
Kansas State College in Manhattan holds commencement with Gov. Payne Ratner as guest. President F. D. Farrell presided as diplomas were given to 573 seniors. Eighty four members of the class have been commissioned as second lieutenants in artillery and infantry and will report for active duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manhattan
Kan
Lightning Claims Two At Topeka Air Base
Pi Paul Fike 40 of Junction City died from a lightning bolt at the Topeka air base where fellow worker Herman Gager 45 of Topeka died en route to a hospital. The men stood under a tree when the bolt struck. Fike was foreman of employment for the principal contractors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Paul Fike
Junction City
Fike
Herman Gager
Proclaims Memorial Day in Kansas by Governor Payne Ratner
Gov Payne Ratner proclaims Memorial Day in Kansas for next Saturday May 31. He urges honoring patriots of other wars and remembering new American heroes whose names are being written across flaming sites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Payne Ratner
Kansas
Kansas highway marker celebration and local society notes
A Kansas highway marker ceremony on U.S. 40 and 24 drew officials, with W C Simons of The World Company as chair. Dr Bumgardner spoke on Kansas history, and photos were taken. Oakridge Farm Bureau hosted meetings. officers were updated, and Tailoring lessons discussed. Community events included school graduations, a baccalaureate, and family picnics at University Park and nearby homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Weeks
Virginia Simpson
Lawrence
Lorraine Scott
U.S. 40
W. C. Simons
the World Company
Bumgardner
Kansas
Simons
Lawrence Memorial High School
Oakridge Farm Bureau
Gladys
Edith Collins
Gus Brune
Katie Toms
Alford
Sally
Fred
Delia Rose Reed
Helen Stumbo
Shirley Dean
Otto Grant
Joyce Ann
Lawrence Leonhard
Bill Sunquist
Neosho Rapids
Memorial High School
Jack Toms
Midland
Jack
Oakridge
Bonner Springs
Enos Purcell
Baby
Higginsville
Topeka
Lucy Purcell
Mackey family hosts community picnic and strawberry notes
Mrs. R A Rodgers of Kansas City spent time with the Bereiters and helped with plentiful strawberries. The annual community picnic is planned for Friday June 5 at Mackey school grounds with outdoor tables if weather permits. Family picnic baskets and own sugar required. Several social visits noted among Lawrence and Topeka residents. The Merry Makers meet June 3 at Mrs. Raber’s home and the Meadowlarke 4 H group met at the Stumbo home with many members and parents present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. A. Rodgers
Kansas City
F. W. Bereiter
Mackey School
Ronald Robb
John North
James Metcalf
William Metcalf
Memorial Hospital
Victory Gardens
Hugh Turner
Ruth Ann
Lawrence
W. H. Mohler
Roland McKee
Merry Makers
Maurice Raber
Verta Hammill
Edwin Burgess
Walter Boyd
Oskalooark
Raymond Gardner
Gage Park
Topeka
Kate Jewett
Gardner
Meadowlarke 4-H
Leavenworth County
E. L. Stumbo
Valley Grove News Roundup Includes Induction Center Moves
Pvt Warren Teel from Valley Grove reached Leavenworth induction center with company F awaiting shipment. Jim Lederer moved from Jefferson Barracks Missouri to a Louisiana company. Sunny Valley Farm Bureau met with ten members and two leaders. reports on canning drying vegetables and laundry methods. Club events include So and So club at Mrs Charles Stewart’s with prize for best roll call and plans for a social dinner at Mrs Petrie’s. Russell Stewart visited McLouth and checked in with Orin Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren Teel
Leavenworth
Jim Lederer
Jefferson Barracks
Louisiana
Sunny Valley Farm Bureau
H. W. Love
Arthur Ousdahl
Brune
Warnick
C. A. Jones
California
Cc. O. Warnick
McLouth Rural High School
Stewart
Raymond Baumgard
Russell Stewart
McLouth
Orin Smith
Local families gather as residents visit and illness noted
A string of visits and illness reports fill the community page. Emmett and Clem Evilsizer and families arrive from Cedarville Ohio to see relatives, while Liscyd Garner serves in Temple Texas. Several locals and visitors, including Connoles, Montfoort, Wulfkuhle and Slusser families, are listed with weekend or recent stays and care for the ill Mary Lavin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Emmett Evilsizer
Roland
Clement Evilsizer
Cedarville
Petrie
Edmonds
Liscyd Garner
Temple
Tex
Graduation Note and Local Visits at Stull Area
Miss Florence Connole attended graduation exercises at Highland Park high school Monday evening. May 25. Arthur Richards and daughter Mrs Arnold Ransdell of Lawrence were Monday visitors at the O A Ridinger. Mr and Mrs Harry Rake of Lawrence were Sunday visitors at the Albert Kampschroeder home. Miss Evelyn Houk spent a few days this week in Lecompton at the Mrs Mary Maust home. Rev Leland Young pastor of the Evangelical church at Stull the past year has returned for another year. Miss Bernita Bidinger spent Monday afternoon with Delmar Doris Nichols. Mr and Mrs Albert Kampschroeder and Marian Ruth spent Sunday afternoon at the D P Rake home at Tecumseh. Mr and Mrs Harry Wulfkuhle and
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Connole
Highland Park High School
Arthur Richards
Arnold Ransdell
Lawrence
O. A
Bernita Bidinger
Delmar Doris Nichols
Albert Kampschroeder
Marian Ruth
D. P. Rake
Tecumseh
Harry Wulfkuhle
The Journal World Classified Page Delivers Results
The Journal World readers respond to classified ads with proven returns. Listings cover jobs housing and goods with quick responses and reliable exposure for advertisers. This spirited exchange underlines the page’s role in local commerce and community connections.
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Associated Press
Aepyornis
William Fergus
T. M. Reg
U. S. Pat, Off
Anmale
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Birmingham News
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Caledonian Record
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Louisville Times
American Association
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Ray Volpi
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Miller
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Kansas State College
Jean Styhler
Queens College of Flushing
Long Island
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Mackey
Valley Grove
Ernest Wulfkuhle
Homer
Walter Wulfkuhle
Carrol Lee Maust
Lecompton
C. Slusser
Stull
Francis Connole
Wichita
Tom Connole
Henry Montfoort
Twin Mound
Daisy Bowen
Dr. Palmer
Mary Lavin
Bill Hill
George Anderson
Ralph Reke
Edwin Hildenbrand
Hoffsommer
Frank Wulfkuhle
Ben Stull
Raymond Hoffsommer
Paul Schwimmer
W. C. Wulfkuhle
Yarnold-Stull
Coolahs
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Ice-House
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Prince Albert
Reynolds Tobaro Co
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