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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Sep 04, 1940

Page

6

Patchen Shifted to End as Lions Seek Wing Help

Elmer Schaake searches for end help at Cordley high in Kansas City. Warren Brown unavailable leaving Curtis Hinshaw and Glenn Lessen den, with Tommy Patchen moved from tackle to end and Gordon Stucker vying for a wing berth. Green brothers handle kicking and Sperry passes continue. Willard Muzzy will not report until next week.

Elmer Schaake Cordley Liberty Memorial Igh Schaake Warren Brown Curtis. Hinshaw Glenn Lessenden Downs Tommy Patchen Gordon Stucker Lions Cecil Green Pat Kenneth Sperry Carl Hird Harold Sample Willard Muzzy

College stars Packers game sparks coaching turnover talk

Sports columnist notes sharp passing display by college stars against the Green Bay Packers could force a 25 percent coaching turnover in smaller colleges and junior colleges. He argues fans will demand more forward passes and coaches face heat for both overuse and underuse.

College Stars Green Bay Packers Adrian Lindsey Toj Herbers, Kinnicks Washingtons

Baseball Leaders and Stats Spread Across Leagues

The report lists top hitters and pitchers in the American and National Leagues. Notable figures include Williams of Boston leading in average and Foxx also with Boston for home runs. Detroit and New York players appear prominently in runs and RBIs with DiMaggio and Mize among leaders.

Radcliff St. Louis Williams Boston McCosby Detroit Rey DiMaggio New York Cramer Louis Greenberg Boudreau Cleveland McCosky Finney Cincinnati Mize F. McCormick Hack Chicago Werber Cincinati Epee Rizzo Philadelphia Moore Freasey Beighlyn Fitzsimmons Brooklyn Sewell Pittsburgh

Knott, Ripple and Wilson star in brisk baseball win

Associated Press report notes Jack Knott of White blanked the Tigers for eight innings and won easily on a six hit game. Jim Ripple and Jim Wilson of Reds hit a two run homer and drove in the winning run with a double against the Cardinals.

Jack Knott Tigers Jim Ripple Jim Wilson Reds

Sports Calendar Listing for Wednesday Playoffs

Schedule lists Auto Service versus Lions at South Park 8 special game at Acta Park. South End hosts Oll-O-Matica and Pepper Mills with Obers and Woodlawn Park. Playoff for second session if needed. Friday features Apts Service and Star at South Park 3441 Obere against Haskell at Woodlawn Park 8. Playoff for first session.

Lions South Park Acta Park South End Oll-O-Matica Peper Millows Obers Woodlawn Park Apts Star Obere Haskell

Yesterday's Baseball Scores From Several Leagues

Results across baseball leagues include American Association Milwaukee 4 Kansas City 8 Minneapolis 13 St Paul 0 Indianapolis 10 Louisville 5. National League St Louis 3 Cincinnati 4. American League Chicago 10 Detroit 2. Southern Association Knoxville 9 Memphis 6 Nashville 4 Little Rock 2 New Orleans 4 Chattanooga 0. Texas League Dallas Tulsa Iain Oklahoma City 2 Fort Worth 1 San Antonio 2 Shreveport 0 Houston 4 Beaumont 2.

American Association Kansas City cc Columbus Bae Minneapolis Louisville St. Paul Indianapolis Toledo Ooo Milwaukee National League Cincinnati Peanecetarceeserer Brooklyn Wevrede St. Louis Pittsburgh New York Moore Chicago Boston Philadelphia Cleveland Detroit Kansas City Minneapolis Southern Association Knoxville Memphis Nashville Little Rock New Orleans Chattanooga Dallas Tulsa Iain Oklahoma City Fort Worth San Antonio Shreveport Houston Beaumont

New York Sports Roundup Highlights and Bets

The report notes Bobby Feller adopting a hook to close games and tame batters. It mentions Nebraska leading Pitt in pursuit of Chicago football berth, and the Yankees holding the edge for Ray Pinelli, son of a NL umpire, who led Notre Dame baseball and played shortstop this spring.

New York Bobby Feller Nebraska Pitt Chicago Yankees Ray Pinelli Notre Dame

Stow Predicts Palfrey Marble Final Showdown

Forest Hills buzz centers on Tom Stow saying Sarah Palfrey is geared to beat Alice Marble if they meet in the finals. Stow has rebuilt Palfrey’s defense into a smashing attacking program.

Forest Hills Tom Stow Sarah Palfrey Alice Stow

Oklahoma Aggie coach hears from tall recruit in letter

Hank Iba receives a freshman prospect letter claiming a seven foot bed and own provisions. Dominic Dallessandro of the Cubs is five six but tallest in a nine member family. Elmer Oklahoma's sandlot team may face Hector, Muskogee district winner, where Lance Jones pitches with one arm.

Hank Iba Oklahoma Aggie Dominic Dallessandro Cubs Elmer Okla Hector Muskogee Lance Jones

Did you ever stop to think break up the Yankees cry

A Chattanooga Times columnist speculates on renewed sentiment to break up the Yankees amid national tensions, noting recurring calls and public reaction as a reminder of lingering regional rivalries. The piece mixes humor with pointed observations on wartime or political rhetoric.

Wirt Gammon Chattanooga Times Yankees

Unfamiliar Stars Highlight Tonight's All Star Card

Eyes turn to two relative unknowns John Rogalla quarterback and Berantan A. with Mike Gussie from West Virginia in the night lineup. Conn edges Pastor 5 6 as observers debate Don MNeill versus Bobby Riggs in tennis. Sammy Snead faces the crowd with a bold creed while Ted Williams vows to become a greater ball player.

John Rogalla Berantan Mike Gussie West Virginia Conn Pastor Don M’neill Bobby Riggs

Muskogee Reds open Shaughnessy playoffs tonight

Muskogee Reds face third place Fort Smith in the Shaughnessy opener as Mestnik leads with 24 wins and 5 losses. Wayne Kistler tops for the Giants with 15 and 4, Norman Merrill brings 16 and 8 for Topeka against St Joseph. Saint Louis start Honolulu Bill Whaley as the Saints seek series momentum. Both series run in a best three of five format.

Muskogee Okla Hank, Mestriik Western Association Muskogee Reds Shaughnessy Fort Smith Mestnik Wayne Kistler Giants Norman Merrill Topeka Owls St. Joseph Topeka Saints Honolulu Bill Whaley

Tigers Struggle as Indians Lead Clashes Open

Detroit trails Cleveland by one game in a nine game set after a 10-2 loss to the White Sox. Barney McCosky sprains a side chasing a fly and may miss a week. Cincinnati Reds win 4-3 over St Louis as Jimmy Ripple homers and Jimmy Wilson drives in the deciding run.

Detroit Tigers Cleveland Indians Detroit Tigers Barney McCosky Chicago White Sox McCosky New York Yankees Bob Feller Indians Yankees Washington Senators Cleveland Cincinnati Reds St. Louis Cardinals Brooklyn Dodgers Jimmy Ripple Jimmy Wilson Willard Hershberger White Sox Chicago

Kovacs Impresses But Riggs Dominates Forest Hills Match

New York tennis notes from Forest Hills show Frank Kovacs trading clowns and solid strokes in a four set win over J Norman Anderson while Bobby Riggs looms as the banner threat. Welby Van Horn exits after a roller coaster career as Harris Everett upsets him in five sets.

New York Pi—Molla Bjurstedt Mallory Forest Hills Oakland Frank Kovacs Mora J. Norman Anderson Dartmouth Bobby Riggs Kovacs Alice Marble J. Donald Budge Riggs Vines Perry Welby van Horn California Comet Elwood Cooke Wayne Sabin Jack Bromwich Harris Everet

Lawrence Men Attend a Football Rules Session

Nine Lawrence men attended the Kansas State High School association rules meeting inOttaw last night. Principal Neal M. Wherry and peers Elmer Schaake Clarence Wood Ralph Graber Warren Smith A E Woestemeyer E A Wood and Robert Oyler discussed the few minor rule changes. Kansas uses National Federation rules followed in 34 other states, with some college distinctions.

Lawrence Kansas State High School Association Ottaw Neal M. Wherry Elmer Schaake Clarence Wood Ralph Graber Warren Smith A. E. Woestemeyer E. A. Wood Robert Oyler Wherry National Federation of State High School Associations Kansas

Australia regains Davis Cup in challenge round

A year ago Australia defeated the United States 2-2 to reclaim the Davis Cup as Adrian Quist and Jack Bromwich beat Bobby Riggs and Frank Parker in final singles. Three years ago Tony Lazzeri of the Yankees announced retirement from playing and sought a 1935 managerial post. Five years ago the Giants fell to the Reds 4-1 as Alex Kampouris hit a bases-loaded triple and St Louis led the league.

Australia United States Adrian Quist Jack Bromwich Bobby Riggs Frank Parker Tony Lazzeri Yankee Giants Reds Alex Kampouris Cardinals

West Coast Schools Bar Ten Grid Players

Ten high school football stars were barred from athletics at USC UCLA and UC campuses by Commissioner Edwin Atherton for violating the conference anti-proselytizing code. Petrovich Hodges Olea LaPrade barred from USC or UCLA. Olea LaPrade barred from USC. Olds Binkley Sheller Phillips Kroesen Armitage barred from UC teams. Enroll elsewhere, allowed to compete at other conference schools.

San Francisco Edwin Atherton Atherton Justice Department University of Southern California University of California, At Los Angeles University of California Petrovich John Petrovich Alhambra High School Tharen Hodges Theodore Olea Loren LaPrade Phoenix Ariz Herbert E. Olds Redondo Beach Henry Binkley Alhambra Willard Sheller Compton George C. Phillips Inglewood Gustave Kroesen, Jr Jack Armitage Hodges Oregon State College University of Washington Washington State College University of Idaho University of Montana

Millers Keep Fight as Playoff Picture Shifts

Minneapolis Millers win 13 to 0 over St Paul, cutting Columbus hold to a game and a half and staying in third place in the American Association. Milwaukee’s Brewers beat Kansas City 4 to 3 with Lindell enduring the loss. Indianapolis rallyes for a 10 to 5 win over Louisville with Pritchard belting a three run homer.

Minneapolis Millers Kansas City American Association Blues Millers Columbus Birds Minneapolis St. Paul Milwaukee John Lindell Brewers Lindell Indianapolis Pritchard Louisville

Fairbury Wins Second Game From Independence

Fairbury Neb overcame Independence Kan with a 10 4 victory in the Kansas Ban Johnson series. Independence led 4 0 in the third before Fairbury rallied with five runs in the seventh and Jones held Independence to five hits. Fairbury collected 15 hits led by Christ and Keaty.

Tneendence Kan Fairbury Neb Independence Kansas

Social notes from Clearfield and nearby communities

Mr and Mrs Glenn Wilson and daughter from Eudora spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Roy Breithaupt. Mrs Carrie Selzer recovering from illness visited Mrs Emma Deckwa. Pineapple peaches canned by Mrs Breithaupt. Pleasant Oak school recital featured pupils including Donna Brecheisen and Mary Ann Schehrer. Baldwin high school enrollments listed with local teachers names.

Glenn Wilson Eudora Roy Breithaupt Oliver Brecheisen Kenneth Brécheisen Garden City Lena Breithaupt Ted Brecheisen Peggy Hausman Tena Gabriel Minnie Hausman Paul Allen John Neis Wellsville Homer Clark Hallie Garrett Kansas City Hanna Meeder Gladys Bond Pleasant Oak Donna Rose Brecheisen Marcella Brecheisen Virginia Norma Dean Brecheisen Jean Patricia Darlene Clark Dolorés Deckwa Imogene Selzer Arleen Grosdidier Mary Ann Schehrer Baldwin High School James Deay Lyle Clark Helen Schendel Eunicé Aileen Johnson Dale Wittiss Williamson Hesper Clara Randel Baldwin Clearfield Clarence Hausman Tommy Grosemar Vinland Thuredey

Vinland And Vicinity Social Roundup Across Towns

Supper guests and weekend visits mark social news in Vinland and nearby towns. August gatherings include Covey Thompson hosts and Macey relatives meeting old friends. School enrollment totals and staff appointments for Vinland High and Grade schools are noted along with local shindigs and a wedding shower for Mrs Max Moore.

Basil Covey Max Chester Thompson W. T. Millbern Gerald W. C. Millbern Olathe Betty Lou Kermit Laughlin Cherokee Okla Roy Johnson Denny E. Hoskinson Basil Covey Herb Macey Eck Macey Marjean Joyce Albert Topeka Oscar Britton Clinton Vinland Lawrence Bob Hays Beverly Schick Kansas City Baldwin Max Moore Doris Winters Esther Faye Miskimen Irene Richardson Moore Will Winters Estel Moore June William Knox Basil R. Covey Theodore ‘Clausen Don Coldren Moleta Laughlin Paul Laughlin Leroy Knight George Edmonds Frank Hagerman Clyde, Dale

Randell Visit Notes Social Call From Hird Couple

Marlin Nichols Dale Crady and Homer Reusch were mentioned. Mr. and Mrs. Mantie Randell called on Mr. and Mrs. Delbert Hird Sunday afternoon.

Marlin Nichols Dale Crady Homer Reusch Mantie Randell Mrs Delbert Hird

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