Thumbs Up Wins $100,000 Santa Anita Derby
Muir Haefner hurled the Senators to a 7 to 1 victory over the Indians in the twilight-night doubleheader. Johnny Niegeling blanked Cleveland with four hits to cap the opener 3-0 as Ed Klieman and Steve Gromek took the losses.
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Thumbs Up
Cleveland
Muir Haefner
Washingtonators
Cleveland Indians
Johnny Niegeling
Tribe
Ed Klieman
Steve Gromek
Washington
Abhoa
Meyer
Mayer's Horse Wins Santa Anita Derby for $82,925
Thumbs Up the favored six year old son of Blenheim the Second won the Santa Anita Derby, tying Sea Biscuit's mile and a quarter record with a time of two minutes one and one fifth seconds. Louis Mayer owns the winner which earned $82,925 and moved Thumbs Up to the top of American money winners with total earnings of $238,490. Jockey Johnny Longden steered Thumbs Up as Texas Sandman placed second and Gay Dalton finished third in the 13 horse field.
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Arcadia
Cal
Thumbs Up
Sea Biscuit
Thumbs-Up
Louis Mayer
Texas
Santa Anita
Texas Sandman
Gay Dalton
Johnny Longden
Charles Howard
Lou-Bre
Longden
Chapman Replaces Fitzsimmons as Phillies Manager
Philadelphia names Ben Chapman to succeed Freddie Fitzsimmons as manager after Fitzsimmons resigns. Chapman, acquired from the Brooklyn Dodgers on June 15, takes over a club that has 17 wins and 51 defeats. General Manager Herb Pennock lauds Fitzsimmons for his effort and cooperation, noting Fitzsimmons will return to Brooklyn to run his bowling alleys.
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Freddie Fitzsimmons
Philadelphia Phillies
Ben Chapman
Old Pitt
Herb Pennock
Chapman
Fitzsimmons
Brooklyn Dodgers
Phils
Pennock
Fitz
Brooklyn
Philadelphia
Cincinnati Reds
Cincinnati
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Fox
Unser
Riddle
Schanz
Leon
Barrett
Spindel
McManis Reaches Finals In Texas Sectional Tennis
At Colonial Country Club in Fort Worth on June 30 McManis of San Diego defeated Pfc. Charles Masterson of the Cadet Training Center San Antonio in the men's singles semifinals. Rod De Llano and Jack Turpin of Dallas earned two titles each including junior and boys doubles events. Patty Nixon of San Antonio upset Helene Mc Carter, while Margaret Warner of El Paso advanced to the women's singles final.
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Red
Jack McManis
San Diego
Pfc
Charles Masterson
Santonio
Texas
Colonial Country Club
Rod de Llano
Jack Turpin
Dallas
de Llano
Bernard Gerhardt
Austin
Austin Netter
Jack Levinson
Port Orth
Bernard
Granley Gerhardt
Herbert Karren
San Annis
Turpin
Dixon Os Burn
Highland Park
Warren
R. G. de Berry
Patty Nixon
San Antonio
Helene McCarter
Shreveport
Margaret Warner
el Paso
Rose Mary Buck
Hospital Approved for Interns in Amarillo by AOA
Amarillo Osteopathic Hospital has been reapproved for internship training following annual inspection. Announcement came from the American Osteopathic Association in Chicago confirming the approval.
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Amarillo Osteopathic Hospital
American Osteopathic Association
Chicago
Stalnaker Returns From Washington University
Frank Stalnaker son of Mr and Mrs T W Stalnaker 2218 Washington has returned home from St Louis Mo. He attended Washington University where he recently received a bachelor of arts degree.
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Stalnaker
Frank Stalnaker
T. W. Stalnaker
Washington
St Louis
Washington University
Sky Giants Defeat Eagles 5 to 4
The Sky Giants upset the Sheppard Field Eagles 5 to 4 at Tri-State Fair Park to extend their undefeated streak to 25 games. The teams set to meet again this afternoon at 2 20.
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Amarillo Field
Sky Giants
Sheppard Field Eagles
Tri-State Fair Park
Nelson Shoots Way Into Lead In Chicago Open
Byron Nelson of Toledo roared to a 137 after 36 holes to lead the $10,000 Chicago Victory National Open at Calumet Country Club. Harold McSpaden and Jim Laffoon fought back with 138 and 139 respectively, while Claude Harmon and Johnny Revolta trailed by two strokes.
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Jerry Liska
Chicago
Byron Nelson
Toledo
Harold
Jug) McSpaden
Sanford
Laffoon
Lord Byron
McSpaden
Nelson
Jug
Calumet Country Club
Claude Harmon
Detroit
Harmon
Golden Boy
Johnny Revolta
Evanston
Byron
Chapeau
Jimmy Johnson
Joi
Sam Byrd
Toney Penna
Dayton
Ohio
Revolta
George Schneller
Colorado Springs
Colo
E. J
Dutch) Harrison
Wright Field
Wilford Wehrle
Racine
Wis
Segura Repeats In National Tennis Titles At Northwestern
Francisco Segura wins his third straight NCAA singles crown at Northwestern University, defeating Lt. Frank Mehner 6-2 6-3 6-3. He then pairs with Tom Burke to beat Mehner and Warren Drake of West Point 4-6 6-4 6-3 6-4 in the doubles final.
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Evanston
Francisco
Pancho) Segura
Northwestern University
Tom Burke
Miami University
Segura
Frank Mehner
Army
West Point
Burke
St. Mehner
Warren Drake
Jimmy Davis Delivers Early Home Run in Championship Game
Jimmy Davis of the Plains League Bearcats hit a crucial two strike homer in the second inning for the Bearcats. The Wolflin Dodgers defeated the Bearcats 18 to 9 in the championship game.
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Jimmy Davis
Bearcats
Wolflin Dodgers
Jimmy
Dodgers
Salt and Pepper Shaker Collection Tour in Rockland
Mr and Mrs T Marshall Saunders of Rockland display a collection of nearly 2400 salt and pepper shakers reflecting varied shapes and materials. The couple invites visitors to view the collection and discuss trends in tableware.
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Rockland, Me
T. Marshall Saunders
Rockland
Twelve Teams Enter Four-Ball Open Tour in Amarillo
The deadline for entries closed last night with 12 teams set to compete for honors in the Four Ball Open. Play begins July 9 at the Amarillo Country Club.
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Amarillo Country Club
Braves Batter Cardinals 8-4 at Braves Field
Boston Braves beat St Louis 8-4 at Braves Field scoring six runs in the third inning. Tommy Holmes went 3-for-3 with a triple and a homer, extending his hitting streak to 26 games and reaching 102 103 and 104 safeties. Buster Adams homered for St Louis as Dave Bartosch and Al Schoendienst reached base.
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Boston
Boston Braves
St. Louis Cardinals
Braves Field
Johnny Hutchings
Tommy Holmes
St. Louis
Buster Adams
Dave Bartosch
al Schoendienst
Bartosch
Culler
Begamo
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Schrndst
Holmes
Adams
Medwick
Krowski
Ramsey
Sanders
Rice
Gilenwtz
Samuels Beaten As Ewell Dominates National Track Meet
Pvt Barney Ewell equalled his meet record by winning the 100 meter dash in 10.3 at Randall's Island. He matched Eddie Tolan's Olympic century mark and set a fast pace that left Samuels from Jefferson High San Antonio unable to catch him. Samuels took junior crown in 10.5 and later qualified for the 200 meter dash but scratched from the final. Charles Parker of Jefferson High did not compete representing Hunter Field of Georgia.
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New York
Barney Ewell
Penn State
Randall's Island Stadium
Ewell
Eddie Tolan
Henry Norwood Ewell
Perry Samuels
Jefferson High
San Antonio
Samuels
Charles Parker
Hunter Field
Georgia
Cain and Allen Meet for Amarillo Country Club Crown
Dr. E. W. Cain and Jack Allen are set for a 536 hole final to decide the Amarillo Country Club Golf Championship. The opening 18 holes begin at 10 this morning with the afternoon session at 2. The title had been vacant since Al Warner moved to Wichita.
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E. W. Cain
Jack Allen
Amarillo
al Warner
Wichita
Kan
Fessenden Coaches Army Air Forces Team in 1945 Plans
Major Douglas A. Fessenden, newly assigned coach of the Army Air Forces Training Command football team, previews a veteran emphasis for 1945 and a stiff schedule. He notes the 1944 Randolph Field Ramblers were top in the nation and outlines possible roster and eligibility rules as drills begin August 13 ahead of a Sept 23 to Dec 2 schedule across the Air Force League teams.
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Fort Worth
Douglas A. Fessenden
Army Air Forces Training Command
Randolph Field
Ramblers
Montana University
Training Command
Air Force
Union
Fessenden
Donald G. Storck
AAF
Glenn Dobbs
Air Force League
First Air Force
Mitchell Field
N. Y
Second Air Force
Colorado Springs
Colo
Third Air Force
Tampa, Fla
Fourth Air Force
March Field
Calif
Air Transport Command
Nashville
Personnel Distribution Command
Louisville, Ky
Temperature rise slows growth of chicks study finds
Scientists report that chick growth accelerates as ambient temperature decreases. The finding suggests cooler incubation or rearing conditions enhance development rates in observed species.
McMillen Signs New Ten Year Indiana Coach Pact
Indiana University signs Bo McMillin to a 10 year deal as head football coach. He will earn 9500 dollars annually and later become a professor of potential education at 5600 dollars a year. McMillin began at Indiana in 1934 and led the Hoosiers to seven wins in the previous season.
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Bloomington
Ind
Centre College
Alvin
Bo" McMillin
Indiana University
McMillin
Hoosiers
Indiana
Big Ten
Hoosier
Crimson and Gold
High Shine Wins Hyde Park Stakes at Arlington Meet
The undefeated Bay Colt High Shine owned by Warren Wright of Chicago won the $15,000 Added Hyde Park Stakes for Juveniles at Washington Park before 20,500 spectators. High Shine beat Indian Rocks Stables Inroc by three and a half lengths with Breezy Louise in third.
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Chicago
High Shine
Warren Wright
Washington Park
Indian Rocks
Inroc
Breezy Louise
Louise Donovan
Louisville
General Don Wins Dover States at Delaware Park
Gwen Rossiter drove General Don to win the seventh Dover States at Delaware Park by a length and a half ahead of five rivals from the start.
Beverly Hills Teen Flam Captures 37th Interscholastic Crown
Herb Flam of Beverly Hills High School defeated top seed Ed Ray from Phillips Academy in Philadelphia to win the 37th National Interscholastic Tennis Championship at Merion Cricket Club. Flam, seeded second, won 6-2 4-6 6-2 6-4 after a three set rout.
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Piladelphia
Herb Flam
Beverly Hills
Calif
Rolar
Ed Ray
Philips Academy
Mass
Merion Cricket Club
Flam
Rubber-Sole Shoes Shortage Hits Civilians
The War Production Board reported a likely shortage of canvas rubber-soled sneakers for civilians in coming months. Fewer than 2 million civilian pairs were produced in the first five months, though 15.9 million were scheduled, due to high military demand for rubber-soled footwear.
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Washington
U.P
War Production Board
WPB
Yankee catcher Aaron Robinson discharged from Coast Guard
GROTON Conn June 30 Aaron Robinson first string catcher for the New York Yankees at the start of the 1943 season has received a medical discharge from the Coast Guard. He said he would contact Yankee officials after treatment for knee injuries that caused the discharge. He served two years in the Coast Guard.
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Groton
Conn
Aaron Robinson
New York Yankees
Coast Guard
Robinson
Yankee
Prince Evans Junior Finalists Clash For Amarillo Golf Title
Wilburn Prince and John Evans advance to the Amarillo Junior Golf Tour final at Ross Rogers Course. Evans defeats Weirick 2 and 1, Prince beats Mang 1 up, and Mann falls to Prince in semi at 1 up. Final pairings set for today with multiple flights completing rounds. One birth in every 93 brings twins in the United States.
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Wilburn Price
John Evans
Amarillo
Ross Rogers
Raymond Mann
Jerry Weirick
Evans
Weirick
Mann
Prince
Art McKay Jr
Wilborn Prince
Raymond Mang
Keith Montague
Lynn Speer
Jerry Werrick
Edward Dickenson
Don Hill
Harry Loomis
Zsom Webb
Gene Morrow
Lige Nelson
Bill McGill
Montague
Hill
Webb
Nelson
Baucum
Lein
Coffee
Appleby
Westerfield
Gleason
Pratt
McGill
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