Labor Day Golf Championship Goes to Baldwin Player McFaren
Baldwin golfer William McFaren edged a rain soaked Lawrence Country Club field to win the Labor Day invitation. He posted an 81 in qualifying, then a 73 in the final round, finishing with a 2 under par eagle on the 15th. Glenn Oatman Dr H P Jones and Bob Pepper led a crowded field with strong showings and several Flights crowned at the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baldwin
W.M. McFaren
Lawrence Country Club
McFaren
Iowa
Bob Pepper
Glenn Oatman
St. Louis
Kansas
Missouri
H. Penfield Jones
Lawrence
Oatman
P. L. Pepper
Kansas City
Baldwin City
J.C. Keehane
Chi Galloway
Don Wetzel
William McFaren
Baldwin Glenn Oatman
H. P. Jones
TH. W. Wilson
Horton
Bob Fellhauer
Clinton
Gene Gr
Dutch Chapman
McLouth
Robert Pepper
Bill Noonan
Ottawa
George Casebier
Bob Feunock
Melvin Harlin
Bartlesville
Bill Barker
Valley Falls
Miller to Rest Gwinn Henry Awaits Word From Star Athlete
Gwinn Henry waits for a decision from star athlete Miller before deciding whether to pause training. The outcome hinges on the player's plans and possible impact on upcoming games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gwinn Henry
Miller May Sit Out Year As Kansas Hope Hinges On Knee
Jayhawker coach Gwinn Henry says star passer Ralph Miller will test his knee and may withdraw from all competition for a year if it does not feel right. Miller told reporters his knee is fine but he will rest a year and plans to enter school. Loss would hurt Kansas prospects after previous injuries to Bunsen and Renko. Miller has one year of eligibility left and would lose it by playing any sport this year.
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Gwinn Henry
Ralph Miller
Jayhawker
Aaron Melere
Topeka
Miller
K. U
Tron Man Stunt Leads Dickson to Two Wins in One Day
Murry Dickson stretched a day as a two win pitcher with a morning six hit 7 to 3 victory over Toledo and a night eight inning 6 to 3 win credited as his second decision. Columbus gains on Minneapolis while Milwaukee and St Louis also post results in a full program.
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Columbus
Murry Dickson
Dickson
Toledo
Birds
Minneapolis
St. Paul
Saints
Bill Swift
Millers
Ken Jungels
Milwaukee
Kansas City
Brewers
Blues
Indians
Indianapolis
Louisville
Colonels
Tigers
Chicago
Bill Dietrich
John Rigney
Julius Solters
Rigney
Lefty Grove
Boston Red Sox
Sid Hudson
Washington Senators
Jack Sanford
Washington
Senators
Derringer
Baseball Star Pairing Highlights Seven Hit Game Dreams
Vernon Kennedy and Elden Auker carried the Browns to a first game victory with seven hit pitching while Auker limited the Indians to five safeties in the nightcap. Bill Dietrich and John Rigney powered the White Sox to a doubleheader sweep against the Tigers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon Kennedy
Elden Auker
Browns
Indians
Bill Dietrich
John Rigney
White Sox
Tigers
Rigney
Danny Litwhiler
Bob Bragan
Phillies
Giants
Bragan
Homer
Paul Derringer
Reds
Len Warneke
Cardinals
Farmer
Martus Russo
Yankees
John Babich
Athletics
Sid Hudson
Jack Sanford
Ken Chase
Senators
Hudson
Lefty Grove
Red Sox
Sanford
Chase
Truett Sewell
Pirates
Stanley Hack
Bill Nicholson
Cubs
Sewells
Jack
Nicholson
al Javery
Bees
Curt Davis
Dodigers
Cincinnati Reds
Marius Russo
A’s
Johnny Babich
Cleveland
St. Louis Browns
Citadel draws top prospects and price cuts raise interest
Upcast football coaches track five Boston area and one New Hampshire prospect enrolling at the Citadel in South Carolina. Johnny Rucker boosts Giants outfield stock as Dickie Stock of Mobile appears in the stands. Willamette U slashes admission by four bits for five home games. Bettors bank on Bob Pastor versus Billy Conn Friday night.
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New York
Boston
New Hampshire
Citadel
South Carolina
Johnny Rucker
Dickie
Mobile
Milt
Willamette U
Oregon
Bob Pastor
Billy Conn
Casey Stengel Team Of Tomorrow In High Class Baseball
Casey Stengel declares confidence in a promising future squad. He emphasizes the team's potential to build two years of quality baseball without needing to peddle or rush talent. He frames the group as ready for top competition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Casey Stengel
Hazen Cuyler eyed to run Lookouts next season
Chattanoogan followers threaten lynch style protest against owner Joe Engel unless Hazen Ki Ki Cuyler is rehired to manage the Lookouts. Jesse Owens continues barnstorming tours with exhibitions and coaching clinics across the country.
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Chattanooza
Joe Engel
Hazen
Ki Ki) Cuyler
Lookouts
Jesse Owens
Chicago
Johnny Petrovich
California
Southern California
U.C.L.A
G. Man Atherton
Montana
Idaho
Vanderbilt
Cleveland Indians yearend search for 1940 manager
Alva Bradley owner of the Cleveland Indians seeks a volunteer manager for the 1940 season as he cannot name a successor. John P. Carmichael notes the unusual situation may yield the best story of the winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John P. Carmichael
Chicago Daily News
Cleveland
Alva Bradley
Indians
Gallery finale draws laughs at PGA event crowd
A lively scene at the PGA final had a vendor heckling and a quip about telling Snead from Nelson. Richmond Colts voters named Buster Maynard the most popular member, not Ferrell. Forest Hills scribes praised Sarah Palfrey, nicknamed The Former Boston Beauty, with Much glam. Missouri business rises as Paul Christman predicts his bum leg will be ok for football.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Snead
Nelson
Buster Maynard
George
Butch
Missouri
Paul Christman
Prusoff Clutches Suit Across Turnpike in Tourney Mixup
During the National doubles tourney Henry Prusoff of California crossed the turnpike with a suit needing cleaning. A cleaner's truck arrived, he handed the suit to the driver and returned to his ball hopping. He then spent the week trying to recall the cleaner's name who gave no receipt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Prusoff
4 Turnpike
Henry
No. 1 Tackle Ramsey Out for Sharks This Summer
Coach Harry Cain of Southwestern Louisiana Institute scolds his star John Ramsey after learning the left tackle is spending the summer catching sharks, a distraction from football duties.
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Scott
Harry Cain
Southwestern Louisiana Institute
Cally
John Ramsey
Sharks
Muskogee Reds To Face Fort Smith In Shaughnessy Playoffs
In Oklahoma, Muskogee the Western Association pennant winner meets Fort Smith, 1939 champions, in a best of five opening round. Topeka faces St. Joseph as the other playoff pairing. Fort Smith clinched third by split with Muskogee. Topeka and St. Joseph split their games.
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Muskogee
Okla
Muskogee Reds
Fort Smith Giants
Shaughnessy
Fort Smith
Topeka
St. Joseph Saints
Joplin
Miners
Eka
St. Joseph
Springfield
Owls
Hutchinson
Salina
Local team schedule features multiple parks and matchups
South End faces South Park and Oil-O-Matics at Woodlawn and South Park bases. Auto Service plays Lions at South Park. Paper Mill and Obers meet at Woodlawn for a second session playoff if needed. Friday Auto Service vs Lone Star at South Park with Haskell at Woodlawn for first session playoff.
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South End
Tone Star
South Park
Lawrence Sanitary
Obers
Woodlawn Park
Lions
Shapeday
Oil-O-Matics
Southpark
Paper’ Mill
Lone Star
Haskell
Wild Windup Seen in American League Race
The American League nears its wildest windup in modern history as Cleveland and Detroit split doubleheaders while New York split with Philadelphia in front of large crowds. Yankee pitchers win one game and lose the nightcap as standings tighten across the league.
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Cleveland Indians
Detroit Tigers
New York Yankees
Philadelphia Athletics
Yankee Stadium
Indians
Daily Baseball Scores From Various Leagues
Results show American Association with Kansas City 10 0 Milwaukee 7 3 St Paul 5 5 Minneapolis 2 7. Night games include Columb 7 6 Louisville 3 5 and Indianapolis 2 Louisville 3. National League and American League tallies list several 11 6 3 3 and 6 0 3 3 outcomes with innings noted. Western and Texas leagues report Topeka 6 4 St Joseph 2 10 Hutchinson 3 Salina 2 Beaumont 7 2 Tulsa 8 5 Oklahoma City 6 2 Dallas 5 5 Fort Worth 2 1 Houston San Antonio night games.
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American ‘Association
Kansas City
Columbus
Minneapolis
Louisville
St. Paul
Indianapol
Toledo
Milwaukee
Brooklyn
St. Louis
Pittsburgh
New York
Chicago
Boston
Cleveland
Detroit
Doe
Washington
Philadelphia Western Association
Muskogee
Topeka Oe
Fort Smith
St Joseph
Joplin
Salina
Springfield BG
Hutchinson
American Association
Se Canons
Columb
Indianapolis
Philadelphia
Cincinnati
Strait
Topeka
St. Joseph
Springfield
Iain
Beaumont
Shreveport
Tulsa
Oklahoma City
Dallas
Fort Worth
Houston
San Antonio
Baseball Season Leaders and Statistics Snapshot
Summary of league leaders across batting and pitching. Notable figures include Rowell and Walker leading in runs and hits, Hecormick and Mize top RBIs, and Foxx and DiMaggio powering home runs. Stolen bases highlight Moore and Case, with pitchers Newsom and Rowe posting strong records.
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Associated Press
Rowell
Boston
Walker
Brooklyn
Frey
Cincinnati
Mize
St. Louis
F. Hecormick
F. McCormick
Stanek
Hack
Chicago
McCormick
Wever
Fripies
Ross
Slaughter
Homie
Rizzo
Philadelphia
Moore
Reese
Pittsingynonay Hroore
Sewell
Pittsburgh
Radcliff
Williams
McCosky
Detroit
Boudreau
Cleveland
Finney
Foxx
DiMaggio
New York
Case
Washington
Newsom
Rowe
All-star Football Games Undermine College Amateurism
The piece argues August and September all-star games harm football by detouring careers and pushing players toward pro contracts. It notes players receive awards, travel, and pay, while risking injuries, and questions why colleges allow coaches to participate as these games undermine amateur ideals and intercollegiate spirit.
Chesneys and Oilers in State Class A Softball Final
Topeka on September 3 reports the D X Oilers, defending champions, will face the Marling Chesneys, 1940 Topeka city champions, in the state class A girls softball title game. The Chesneys beat the Oilers 2 to 0 to stay in contention while the Oilers had earlier defeated the Chesneys. double elimination determines the champion. Kansas City Alcyon Cafe won the class B title by routing the Manhattan Scots 10 to 1.
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Topeka
D-X Oilers
Marling’ Chesneys
Chesneys
Oilers
Kansas City Alcyon Cafe
Manhattan Scotties
Enid Wins National Semi Pro Baseball Title Prize
Enid Oklahoma won the national semi pro baseball championship and earned 5200 of a 15500 prize pool. The series includes an expense paid trip to Puerto Rico for a seven game set in San Juan starting September 21. Mt Pleasant Texas finished runner up with over 3000, while Houston Texas and Sanford North Carolina placed third and fourth earning about 1200 and 1000 respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wichita
Kan
Enid
Okla
Raymond Dumont
Oklahomans
Puerto Rico
San Juan
Mt. Pleasant
Tex
Nelson Beats Snead For US Open Victory In 36 Holes
Byron Nelson of Toledo won the medal and match play titles by defeating Sam Snead by one hole in a 36 hole final at Hershey Pennsylvania. Nelson earned 1100 dollars for first prize while Snead took 600.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Byron Nelson
Sam Snead
Professional Golfers Association
Hershey
Toledo
United States
Nelson
Snead
West Virginia
Sammy
Sam
Henry Picard
Picard
Byron
Pomonok
L. I
Notable sports and baseball notes from prior years
A review highlights Joe Burk’s 37 consecutive single scull wins ended by Joe Angyal in a one mile Baltimore race a year ago. It recalls Charley Grimm hired by the Chicago Cubs three years earlier for 1938 as the club prepared a long home stand. Also noted is Sir Malcolm Campbell’s five yearold world land speed record at 301.1292 mph over Bonneville Salt Flats marking a historic average.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Burk
Joe’ Angyal
Baltimore
Chicago Cubs
Charley Grimm
Cubs
Sir Malcolm Campbell
Meaanrad Mile
Bonneville Salt Flats
Stah
Bice and Oyler Win Doubles in Salina Invitation
Dr L E Bice and Bob Oyler captured the doubles title at the Salina invitational tennis tournament played yesterday and Sunday. The entry field totaled about 45 to 50 players. They defeated Olson in the finals held at Lindsborg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. L. E. Bice
Bob Oyler
Salina
Bice
Oyler
Olson
Lindsborg
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Dr. Penfield Jones
Knauss
Earl Knauss
Garnett
Ralph Graber
Bob van Noy
Verne Quakenbush
Vee
A. Hendricks
Fred Rennick
al Bromelsick
L. Gerhold
J.C.’ Keohane
Chi. Galloway
Benny Ewers
Ralph Lowe
George Wetzel
Opie’ Keller
M. L. Hitchcoc
Giles Barker
Kansa
Ett
Challacombe
Baldwin Say
Nichols
Billy Stewilts
Ed Bullock
al ‘Bromersick
Bill, Potts
Bob Livesay
William Ferg
U.S. Pat
Sone
O.K
Murray Dickson
Leavenworth
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Cuyler
Ft. Smith
Judson Bailey
Babich
Grove
St. Louis Cardinals
Mort Cooper
Boston Bees
Brooklyn Dodgers
al Javero
Pittsburgh Pirates
Rin Sewell
New York Giants
Ator
Harry Grayson
NEA
Service
Green Bay Packers
Curly Lambeau
Jack Mara
Chesneys and Oilers
P.G.A
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Fritz Co
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Pat
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L. E. Bice
Journal-World
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