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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1936

Page

6

33 Drivers Enter Motor Classic for 100000 Prize

Indianapolis May 29 AP Thousands gather at racing mecca for the 500 mile gasoline derby with 150000 fans set to fill hotels and trackside areas. The field includes three former winners Louis Meyer Fred Frame and Bill Cummings with Rex Mays in pole position and a detailed qualifying lineup across ten rows.

Indianapolis Speedway Louis Meyer Huntington Park Calif Fred Frame Los Angeles Bill” Cummings Rex Mays Babe Stapp Chet Miller Dec Mackenzie George Conan Herb Aringer Cliff Bergere Louise Tomei Wilbur Shaw Shorty Cantion Ted Horn Fred Winnai

Roundup of sports gossip from New York May 29

A collage of sports notes features Leroy Haynes, Joe Louis autograph hounds, Big Chief Sanooke, Rollie Hemsley, Browns, Mike Jacobs at the Hippodrome, and champagne for the boys. Duke’s Dayton Dean and Chubby Dean are mentioned, along with golf stars Reynolds Smith, Ralph Hoffman, Johnny Fischer, and Boston Bees with McKechnie Cuccinello Cuccinello Berger Lopez and Berger at center.

New York Leroy Haynes Philadelphia Joe Louis Big Chief Sanooke North Carolina Ebbetsfield Indians Rollie Hemsley Browns Mike Jacobs Hippodrome Carera Dayton Dean Duke University Athletics Lovill Chubby) Dean A's Chubby Reynolds Smith Dallas Harry Todd Ralph Hoffman Sequoysh Oakland Calif Johnny Fischer Western Hills Cincinnati Boston Bees Bill McKechnie al Lopez Tony Cuccinello Wally Berger Bostons

Boxing Results and Oddities From Various Cities

In Peoria Dave Barry outpointed Armando Sicilia in a 138 pound bout, while Dallas saw Jack Thompson stop James Bradley in the 8th at 179 pounds. Spokane's Joe August knocked out Al Greco at 139, Hollywood. Capt Matt Callias runs fishing launches off Sabine Pass Texas and reportedly equipped his boat with homing pigeons for emergencies.

Asserated Press Peoria Dave Barry Chicago Armanda Sicilia Sarinefield Dallas Texas Jack Thompst Ardmore Okla James Bradley Fort Worth Spokane Wash Joe August Idaho al Greco Hollywood Matt Callias Sebine Pass Tex

Arctic Explorer Bartlett and World Population Facts

A 1930 population census note estimates the world at about two billion and the US land area at 2,973,776 square miles. It compares global density to England and notes the US holds over one twentieth of land area, with a density around 672 per square mile. Also recalls Captain Bartlett of the Roosevelt and Karluk and his dramatic Arctic voyage.

Roosevelt Karluk Arctic Robert A. Bartlett Wrangel Herald Islands Karius Bartlett Chopin United States International Statistical Institute of the League of Nations Geneva England Continental Wall Street

Lawrence and Emporia Set For Weekend Eastern League Games

Eastern Division standings show Leavenworth undefeated with two straight wins. Lawrence and Emporia split schedules, with Emporia entering Sunday’s game at home against Lawrence while Leavenworth visits Topeka and Kansas City hosts Atchison. The Lawrence lineup features Scott, Sehon, Babock, Holcom, Coffin, Houk, Duver, and Liell with Duver at third after Carney’s departure.

Leavenworth Lawrence Atchison Topeka Emporia T Kansas Clus Kansas City Kan Leavenwor Emporia Leavenworth Jay Cees Kansas City Reisings Jay Cees Scotts Reisings Elzy Davis Clifford Madosh Haskell John Carney Davis Wilbur Duver Carney Duver Pat Holcom Holcom Int el A Ray Scott Scott Lecompton Russell Sehon Norman Babcock Warner Coffin Ralph Houk Harold Liell

Baseball Clinic for Boys Starts Monday

A Lawrence midget league note invites all Lawrence boys to a baseball clinic at South Park next week. Coach Ad Lindsey from the University of Kansas will lead sessions Monday Wednesday and Friday at 9:00 AM covering batting base running and other game aspects.

Lawrence South Park Ad Lindsey University of Kansas Lindsey

Baseball Series Opens With Blues Versus Brewers in KC

Chicago May 29 report notes the Blues and Brewers in a tight race behind Kansas City as Minneapolis surged past Milwaukee. Brewers crushed St Paul 12 to 2. Chet Laabs hit his 13th homer with two aboard, and Nick Cullop with Jack Winsett led Columbus over Indianapolis 10 to 4.

Chicago Kansas City Blues Brewers Milwaukee Minneapolis St. Paul Chet Laabs Millers Phil Page Nick Cullop

Yesterday's Results From Associated Press Sports Roundup

Baseball scores show Pittsburgh over St Louis 7-2 and Chicago over Cincinnati 11-5. New York leads Boston 10-6 in a doubleheader split. American League totals list New York 10 Boston 6 and Chicago 6 Detroit 5. Other games include Cleveland 6 St Louis 5 and Philadelphia 4-0 Washington 3-5. Minor leagues report Minneapolis 6 Kansas City 2 and Milwaukee 21 St Paul 2. In wrestling, Gino Garibaldi beat Hank Barber in St Louis, Ernie Dusek defeated Joe Cox in Omaha, and Danno OMahoney beat Rudy LeDuzzi in Worcester. Poughkeepsie card notes straight falls.

American Association Wis Kansas City Milwaukee Minneapolis St. Paula Volt Louisville Columbus Wmv Indianapolis Oledo A St. Louis Ew York Tisburgh Chicago Heston ART Cincinna Brooklyn Philadelphia New York Bosto Cleveland Detroit Washington St Louis Pittsburgh Boston Cincinnati St. Paul Toledo Associated Press Scranton Gino Garibaldi Hank Barber Cambridge Mass Ernie Dusek Omaha Neb Joe Cox Worcester Danno O'Mahoney Ireland Rudy Leduzzi Poughkeepsie

Showing of Yanks Is a Big Surprise

The Yankees, despite rumors of injury woes, surged to a two and a half game AL lead after a 2-1 series win over the Red Sox. Boston’s pitching was exposed as Ferrell lone to hold the Yanks, while Giants fell from NL first place as Bees swept a doubleheader. Cubs and Dodgers won. Tigers slipped to fourth as White Sox shifted fortune on late hits. Odell Hale’s grand slam sparked Cleveland’s 6-5 win over St. Louis Browns.

Red Sox Sox Ruth and Company Boston Yankee Wes Ferrell Yanks New York Giants Boston Bees Cardinals Altho Jim Weaver Pittsburgh Pirates Cubs Cincinnati Reds Dodgers Phillies Detroit Tigers Chicago White Sox Cleveland St. Louis Browns Odell Hale Athletics Senators

Fighting Ball Players Draw Fines From League

New York May 29. P Ford Frick president of the National League fined Capt Woody English of the Cubs and Pitcher Lee Stine of the Reds 25 each and George Kelly and Roy Johnson coaches of the Reds and Cubs 50 each for their fight in yesterday's game in Chicago. After talking to umpire Bill Stewart Frick warned the coaches they have no business getting into fights between the players.

New York P—Ford Frick National League Woody English Chicago Cubs Lee Stine Cincinnati Reds George Kelly Roy Johnson Reds Cubs Chicago Bill Stewart Frick

Sports Notes From Past Years Chronicle

Today a year ago Hank Greenberg tied Hank Green berg Tigers and Rob Juhnsenn for home run leadership with Ileach. Three years ago Jimiy McLarin knocked out Young Carhett in two of the first round to win world heavyweight title. Five years ago J. S. won Davis top series from Argentina. 4 Day Sidney Wood and Frank Shields captured doubles match. Dreyer TR2 ANS Allen Dreyer high B35. Tonight's game Guffin vs Sehwla Tex.

Hank Greenberg Tigers Rob Juhnsenn Ileach Jimiy McLarin Young Carhett

Regional Olympic track trials at Owen Field Oklahoma

More than 100 entrants converge on Owen Field for a two day regional Olympic track and field tryout honoring Sam Allen of Oklahoma Baptist University. Notables include Harold Manning and Glen Dawson in the 3000 meter steeplechase while Floyd Lochner and other Oklahoma participants compete in multiple events.

Norman Okla Owen Field University of Oklahoma Sam Allen Oklahoma Baptist University Elmo Bo” Hewes Pade Gregory Central Teachers John Pitzer Oklahoma City Bernard Rogers Tulsa Lovett Burk Lexington Harold Manning Wichita Glen Dawson Tulsa Shelly , Club Dawson Manning Los Angeles Milwaukee Joe McCluskey Kansas

YESTERDAYS STARS AND PITCHERS IN STRANGE REPORT

Fragmented OCR notes recount various baseball actions. Mentions Tar hitters, Pirates 7-2 win, homer by Hale, and multiple players like Wally Moses, De Sheng, and Brent. Also references Athletics, Senators, Dodgers, and Phillies with mixed outcomes and incomplete details.

Ore Joel Mageio Pat Milené Gunkees Lye Marine Ials Pittsburgh del Hale Tar Tiatges Uriah Abby Aetnettaint Stan Wark Sain Reus Tay Radcliff White Sox Otes Chicagos Oibers Danny MacKayden Wally Beerer Tavexs New York Wally Doubleheanor Wally Moses Athletics Aisin de Sheng Senators Farmer Oader de Sheng

Major League Ikeadiers Major League Ikeadiers

An Associated Press style baseball summary lists player names by team with runs, hits, and pitching notes. Cardinals Medwick and teammates pace on offense, while Yankees Gehringer and Dickey post notable hits and counts across the season.

Terry Ginnnis Ial Hans — Jd. Martin Cardinals Moore Cinnis Sil Custer Ies Medwick Ghints Hite Jordan Hermma Cube Ti Mote Wick Reds Fo Medwick Eriti Mall Ames Aloore Io Moeeres Phillies Martin Carddanels Chimbert Itis Vuhnsen Phathies Sullivan Teelms Reeletite White Sai Gehrig Yankees Dickey Vinny Gehringer Tigers Lewis Senators Daubles Skeos Whitt Browns Mowe Indizins Ateuds Powell Deurson Yanket Fied Sox

Lawrence Country Club Set To Open 18 Hole Flag Tournament

The Lawrence Country Club plans a Memorial Day flag tournament tomorrow with an 18 hole layout and par 72. New handicaps are issued for the new course and Wayne McCoy’s handicap drops from 18 to 5 after strong play on the old course. Mrs. Orville Stone takes reservations for noon and evening meals as floodlight poles near completion.

Lawrence Country Club Orville Stone

Hollingsworth the Easy Pitcher Stirred By Hitting Homer

Chicago May 29. Hollingsworth Cincinnati Reds pitcher drew a walk in rumors of an “easy” matchup with Lon Warneke of the Cubs. In the second inning he followed a Campbell single and Byrd double with a home run that cleared the bases after Myers was walked. Earlier, in a game with Pittsburgh, Hollingsworth doubled home three runs after a bases loaded walk.

Chicago Hollingsworth al Hollingsworth Cincinnati Red Lon Warneke Cubs Riggs Campbell Byrd McQuinn Myers Reds Pittsburgh

Reno Pony Creek club event delayed due to rain

Community club at Pony Creek postponed one week to May 29 because of rain. The fragment notes many local activities including graduations at rural schools in Reno area, gatherings at the White and Harman households, an arrival of Wanda Nell Davis, and a May 24 shower hosted by Mrs. Clarence Curtiss for Mrs. Floyd Gillians.

Pony Creek Aid Society A. H. Heines R.A. Harman William Bush Charles Castell Earnhardt W. T. Bleakley Alice, Ford FE. R. Rodgers Tonganogie Genevieve Harman Frank Johnson Leavenworth Reno Mary A. White Helen Hildebrand Marian Eisele Katherine Hall Lloyd Leslie Dehoff Edward Kahn Harry White George White Fami le Pearson Clarence Curtiss Floyd Gilllans

Notable Lawrence Social Group Outing in Kansas City

A gathering in Kansas City included Mrs. Lizzie Stemphill Linwood Mrs. Georgie Barnsdall Mrs. Birdie Hemphill Mrs. Chester Hemphill and daughter Mrs. Thornton Hemphill and Mrs. David Evans all of Lawrence Mrs. A G Skeets and Miss Helen Dehert Mr Woods and daughter. They shared the occasion with the phrase Where am I and ice cream.

Lizzie Stemphill Linwood Georgie Barnsdall Birdie Hemphill Chester Hemphill Thornton Hemphill David Evans Lawrence A. G. Skeets Helen Dehert Woods Kansas City

Birthday Dinner Honors Howard Laughlins at Kaw Valley Home

Local guests Carl Koehler Raymond Bowen and Felix Muller attended a stag dinner in honor of Howard Laughlins birthday at his Kaw Valley home. Margaret Spitzli a State Teachers College student in Emporia returned home for summer with her parents. Lawrence graduation exercises set for June 6 at Lawrence High School auditorium.

Carl Koehler Raymond Bowen Felix Muller Howard Laughlins Kaw Vailey Margaret Spitzli State Teachers College Emporia William Spitzti Mary Eisele Eudora Lawrence High School Arnold Christy Bill Schroyer Lawrence William Spitzle Walter Wilson Howard Bernitz Lelia Mae Carl Kurtz Hesper George Ott, Jr Charlie Ott Butler George Ott, Sr Belleview Otte Abel Gideon Neis Clearfield Martain Roche

Crossword Puzzle Clues From a Page Fragment

A scrambled OCR style crossword fragment lists across clues like long way, playing card, bird calls, God of war, moist, aromatic wood, and various down entries. It includes partial entries for geography, objects, and language hints, with scattered solutions and stray letters, from a newspaper puzzle page.

John Grist New Zealand

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Bill Cummings Bill. Cummings George Barringer Floyd Roberts Jimmy Snyder AT Miller Chet Gardner Billy Winn Frank Brisko Johnny Seymour Frank McGurk Doc Williams Ralph Hepburn Ray Pixley Deacon Litz Harry MacQuinn Lou Meyer Lou Moore Mauri Rose Zeke Meyer Eric Andres al Putnam Henry Banks John Hix A. BP Patlie Nerochet Robert A. Ei Chopins Mach Reis JRR Lawrence Ban Johnson Han Tonight The Boston Red Sox Fighting Ball ELKS Dreyer Allen Dreyer Guffin Sehwlatex Otanros Ikeadiers Aga Khan Epsom Mahmoud Epsom Downs Associated Preas Wayne McCoy S. McCoy Undsr Pitcher Hollingsworth Fenton James Leger Minnie Page Margaret Ann Salina Bettie White Trip Wiedemann Motor Sales Primo Carnera Ebbetts Field Carnera Evening Star Lawrence Business College Ady Yiaiwii Cotlon Capacity A. Anger Fragrance Wridang Shelter Lair Sastor Anglo-Sazon Inciina the Palace Beauty & Barber Shop Mass. St
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