Sixteen Lettermen Return For K State Football
Kansas State coach Wes Fry previews a stronger 1939 team with Elmer Hackney at fullback headlining a rugged backfield. Veterans Melvin Seelye joins a deeper squad as Oklahoma Nebraska are favored in the Big Six race and confidence runs high at Manhattan. Meanwhile Junction City wins 41 to 8 in the Kansas Ban Johnson baseball opener, erupting for 13 runs in the eighth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manhattan
Kan
Wes Fry
Kansas State
Oklahoma
Nebraska
Fry
Wildcats
Elmer Hackney
Oberlin
Junction City
Women golfers tee off at Lawrence Country Club event
Opening day of the twenty fifth anniversary golf program at Lawrence Country Club saw the women’s tournament begin with nine holes of final play. Ruth Hoover was low medalist, Mrs Charles McCreight second. Mrs Adrian Lindsey won best poker hand, with Mrs L E Rice second.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Country Club
Ruth Hoover
Charles McCreight
Adrian Lindsey
L. E. Rice
Alzora Cantwell
Kansas City
Harry Green
Glenn Charlton
Martin Jost
Benn Babb
McCreight
Baseball scores and incidents from national and league games
National League results include New York beating Brooklyn 7 to 1 and St Louis 14 to 3 over Pittsburgh. American League action lists Boston 12 New York 11 with a forfeited second game and a noted field incident. Washington over Philadelphia 6 to 1. American Association results show Kansas City 5 Milwaukee 3 and Columbus 11 Toledo 2 with other games including Indianapolis 11 Louisville 6 and St Paul 10 Minneapolis 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Association
Kansas City
Minneapolis
Indianapolis
Staul
Louisville
Milwaukee
Columbus A
Toledo
New York
Boston
Chicago
Cleveland
Detroit
Washington
Philadelphia
Brooklyn
Cincinnati
St. Louis
Pittsburgh
American Association Kansas City
Columbus
St. Paul
Rupert Thompson
Colonels
Red Birds
Hens
Lanning
Boston Bees
Phillies
Joe Sullivan
St. Louis Cardinals
Pittsburgh Pirates
Bob Weiland
Obers Eliminated In State Softball Tourney At Wichita
The Obers Elated Clothiers from Lawrence sub district were eliminated 6 to 3 by Manhattan Warehams in the first round at Wichita. Pitcher John Hocevar played with a broken finger after a district title, as Salina Sagas, Coffeyville Texacos, Topeka Hills and other results were reported from first and second rounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Wichita
Manhattan Warehams
John Hocevar
K. U
Moundsman
Ottawa
Hocevar
Girard
Kan
Salina Sagas
el Dorado Buckners
Coffeyville Texacos
Russell Home State Bank
Atchisan Ll. F
Hays
Coca-Cola
Tola Lehigs
Independence Gardens
Kansas City Elliotts
Lakin
el Dorado MecClures
Pittsburg Midways
Kansas City Wilsons
Iola Red Horses
Newton Sharps
Kansas City Martins
Topeka Hills
Iola Lehighs
Topeka Democrats
Wichita Stevens
Topeka Ratner Hornets
Atchison F.M
el Dorado McClures
Emporia Models
Kelley Promises Pennant, Minneapolos Hopes Dwindle
Genial Mike Kelley predicted a pennant before the season but the Minneapolis Millers trail with 94 wins and 49 losses with nine games left. Kansas City leads the standings while St Louis and Indianapolis win big, Columbus and Toledo split doubleheaders as the schedule nears its end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike Kelley
Minneapolis
Millers
Kansas City
Blues
Kansas State Football Adds Fresh Talent for 1939 Season
Senior quarterback Elmer Nieman of Herkimer and quarterback Jim Brock of Glasco lead a list of experienced backs including Art Kirk Scott City and Merle Whitlock Elmdale. First year backs Kent Dawe Lucas Lyle Wilkins Delphos Max Timmons Fredonia and Bill Lane Manhattan also eye action. Wing veteran Don Crumbaker Onaga tops a trio of flank men with Don Munzer Herington Chris Langwardt Alta Vista Elvis McCutchen Kingman. rivals Dick Peters Valley Falls and Wallace Swanson Sharon Springs add depth. Younger linemen expected in guard and tackle posts include Bernard Weiner Irvington N J Ralph Huffman Chanute Joe Debord Centuria Bill Beezley Girard and Charles Fairman Manhattan. First year standouts Ed Huff Marysville Cliff Fanning Melverne Henry Lillard Ray Roemer Norman Whitehair tackle and Paul Hannah Beloit vie for center alongside Ken Hamlin Eureka and Logue Amos Arkansas City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Nieman
Herkimer
Jim Brock
Glasco
Art Kirk
Scott City
Merle Whitlock
Elmdale
Kent Dawe
Lucas
Lyle Wilkins
Delphos
Max Timmons
Fredonia
Bill Lane
Manhattan
Kansas State
Don Crumbaker
Onaga
Crumbaker
Don Munzer
Herington
Chris Langwardt
Alta Vista
Elvis McCutchen
Kingman
Dick Peters
Valley Falls
Wallace Swanson
Sharon Springs
Wildcat
Bernard Weiner
Irvington
N. J
Ralph Huffman
Chanute
Joe Debord
Centralia
Bill Beezley
Girard
Charles Fairman
Ed Huff
Marysville
Cliff Fanning
Melverne
Henry Lillard
Rossville
Ray Roemer
Gove
Norman Whitehair
Abilene
Paul Hannah
Beloit
Ken Hamlin
Eureka
Logue Amos
Arkansas City
Davis Cup Duel Opens Year in Tennis Rivalry
Today marks a Davis Cup challenge round where Bobby Riggs defeated Adrian Quist and Don Budge defeated Jack Bromwich, giving the United States a lead over Australia. Earlier eras note Carl Hubbell’s Giants beating Dizzy Dean and a 11th straight win for the Cardinals. A golf meet postponement cites war delays affecting the Ryder Cup schedule. Escobar rumors hint at bantamweight to featherweight shift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bobby Riggs
Adrian Quist
Don Budge
Jack Bromwich
United States
Australia
Carl Hubbell
Giants
Dizzy Dean
Cardinals
A. G. Vanderbilt
Discovery
Narragansett Park
London
Ponte Vedra Beach
Fla
Swastika Missing From Davis Cup Opener Buntings
Roundup notes wartime chatter and sports gossip. Harlem activists press NY boxing commission for Negro referees and judges amid Armstrong Ambers aftermath. Dodgers lose front-page status as war headlines dominate Brooklyn Eagle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New York Boxing Commission
Armstrong-Ambers
Dodgers
Brooklyn Eagle
Morgan Boys Haunt American Association Circles
In the American Association, public enemies tone surrounds the Morgan brothers as Louisville teams face trouble. Chester hurled a no hitter for Marvin Breuer of Kansas City while Eddie performed similarly for Fred Shaffer of Louisville, fueling the bad company label and regional chatter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgan Boys
American Association
Louisville
Chester
Nohitter
Marvin Breuer
Kansas City
Milwaukee
Eddie
Fred Shaffer
All-Stars Shine as Giants Save for Next Game
In Madison Wisconsin the Giants showed fatigue while the All-Stars stepped up their effort. The game hinted at future matchups as players conserve energy for upcoming events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roundy Coughlin
Madison
Wis
State-Journal
Town Hall Sparks About State Boxing and National Race
Mike Jacobs warns Governor Dickinson may order Joe Louis and Bob Pastor to wear full length trunks and sleeveless jerseys in the ring. In New York the N L race centers on whether the Giants or Dodgers finish fourth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Town Hall
Mike Jacobs
Correction on Giants Rucker trade and Jacksonville mix up
Beg Pardon Dept corrects a prior note about Johnny Rucker nicknamed the crabapple cannonball. The Giants paid Atlanta 30000 to acquire him and Atlanta tried to farm Rucker to Jacksonville last season but the club had too many experienced players.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacksonville
Johnny Rucker
Crabapple
Giants
Atlanta
Rucker
Sixteen Years on Grid For Philadelphia Eagle Henry Reese
Philadelphia Eagles center Henry Reese begins his 16th year of football competition marking a long NFL career headline season. The veteran lineman brings durability leadership and consistency to the team as they prepare for the upcoming schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Henry Reese
Philadelphia Eagles
Golfing tales and wind distortions at local clubs
Reports describe wind shaped golf shots with north and south holes varying in difficulty at area courses. Greens upkeep includes water, Vigoro, and seed. Eagle 3 on-par 5 at Lawrence CC. players like Wetzel and Misseldine achieve pars and putts. Social visits and upcoming championship qualifying close Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecil Smith
Vigoro
Sports Briefs Across Cities Highlight Early Season Wins
Waterford sees United States doubles duo Bromwich and Quist defeat Kra mer and Hunt after Riggs and Parker win singles to secure two points. Hershey hosts a $5 000 open golf tourney won by Felix Serafin with 284. Omaha hosts Legion race where McDevitts defeat Berwyn for third in final series. Manchester sees Alice Marble win Essex County tennis again, 6 1 6 2 over Valerie Scott. Detroit reports Jack Cooper wins a 225 cubic inch hydroplane at the Gold Cup opener. Green Bay notes Lee and Carl Mulneaux as the only brother pair in pro football.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterford
Jack Bromwich
Adrian Quist
Jack Kramer
Joe Hunt
Bobby Riggs
Frank Parker
United States
Hershey
Felix Serafin
Omaha
Ned
Omaha McDevitts
American Legion
Berwyn
Ill
Manchester
Mass
Alice Marble
Essex
Valerie Scott
England
Detroit
Jack
Pop) Cooper
Kansas City
Local families share visits and community updates in Lawrence area
Crowder Mr and Mrs Henry Collins of Lawrence host guests Friday including W I Collins and Jack and Lawrence Hodson. Several calls and dinners occur among Collins Harick Barland Stauffer Rose and Hollingshead families as Reno opens September 4. Schoolwork, furnaces, and wood hauling for the school are noted along with weekend fairs and birthday parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Collins
Lawrence
W. I. Collins
Jack
Lawrence Hodson
William Grimes
Topeka
Jack Grimes and
N. J. Barland
John Harick
Lake View
Sigel Rose
Yeoman
Atkinson
John Grant
Barker
Bonnie Belle
Ann Hollingshead
Margaret
Harold Simmean
Beatrice
Neb
Leroy
Jerry
Jack Collins
Glenn
Joe Stauffer
Rev. Branson
A. H. Shields
Ann
Lecompton
Winner Seturasy
W. S. Colins
Allen
Kanwaka
Harrison Rose
Hannah Marie
Arnold Christy
Janice
George Strahan
John Christy
Hall
Midland
Paul Athey
Brune Brothers
Ona Belle Strong
Fall Leaf
Betty Hodson
W. J. Collins
Schickner
Chester Mitchell
Lewis Hodson
C. C.potter Lyle and
Stacy
Harley Armstrong
Potter
Emma Kahle
Harold Crady
Yankees Win Nightcap By Forfeit After Curfew Ruse
Boston 12, New York 11 as umpires forfeit second half of doubleheader for crowd chaos at Fenway Park. Fans hurled bottles hats and newspapers prompting curfew delay. Despite late Yankees pushes, forfeit handed Red Sox a 9-0 win while other MLB results followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yankees
McCarthy
Boston Red Sox
New York
Cal Hubbard
Fenway Park
Boston
Red Sox
Hubbard
Joe Krakauskas
Washington
Philadelphia Athletics
Thornton Lee
Chicago White Sox
Detroit Tigers
Freddie Hutchinson
Detroit
Johnny Allen
Cleveland
St. Louis Browns
Paul Derringer
Truumph
Eric Lombardi
Carl Hubbell
Brooklyn Dodgers
New York Giants
John m
Villa Eden introduces Ruth Pettengill to Pleasant Valley school
Miss Ruth Pettengill will teach at Pleasant Valley school next year. Local residents visited, including Dr. and Mrs. Van Noy of Lawrence and the Wesley White and Pettengill families. They celebrated three birthdays and shared news of relatives from Illinois and Independence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Pettengill
Pleasant Valley
Milt Douglas
J._T. Hughey
Robert Blaker
Bert Wilson
van Noy
Lawrence
Wesley White
Frank Pettengill
Nate Pettengill
W. E. Pettengill
Peters
Gilman
Shaw
Iva Ruth Shaw
Illinois
Helen Sellec
Independence
Orville Hughey
Albert Peters
Gilman, Hl
Pete Weber
Rob
Community notices of visitors and gatherings in September
The passage lists numerous visits and social events in the area. It mentions Marvin Redentus and Walter Shaw traveling to Garenett Kansas, many local families visiting friends, and a basket dinner at Gage Park. A community club variety program is announced for Friday evening at the schoolhouse and a wedding party for Miss Selma Torneden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erts
Marvin Redentus
Gihman
Ill
Walter Shaw
Garenett
Kan
Mr. Shaw
Godfrey Reets
Charles Davidson
Helen Selloc
Independence
McCarthy
Catherine
Douglas
Lloyd Douglas
Springfield
Wih Springer
Will Springer
Kansas City
Milt Douglas
Lawrence
William Torneden
William
Daisy Stroud
Tulsa
Okla
Schoenhofer
Vincent
Anna Torneden
Herbert
Selma
Frank
Lola Mae Henik
Charles
Davidson
Melvin
Godffrey Reetz
Melba
Marie Seele
G. Seele
Robert
Richard Seele
Gage Park
Topeka
Selma Torneden
Frank Henik
George Henik
Freddie
Edna
Ruby
Lela Kindred
Melba Reetz
Beverly Douglas
Juanita Gress
Torneden
Tom Gress
William, Jr
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Lakes
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Sreat
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George Tucker
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R. C. Miller
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Hillview
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Miss Eastborn
University of Chicago
George Wetzel
Wetzel
J. M. Mott
Earl Farris
Jack Misseldine
C. D
Maier
Herb Johnson
Hillview Court
South of Lawrence
Wayne Estes
W. E. Anderson
Topeka Country Club
Green Bay
Lee
Carl Mulleneaux
Green Bay Packer
Judson Bailey
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Villa Eden
Stetson
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