Giants topple Dodgers as Ott homers in Polo Grounds win
In New York on June 17 the Giants beat the Dodgers 3-2 with Mel Ott hitting a two run homer. Rube Fischer pitched for the Giants while Albie Glossop’s throw helped produce a second run. The Dodgers remain behind the Cardinals, who lost to Cincinnati. The day also saw the Reds beat St. Louis 4-1 in eleven.
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Brooklyn
Dodgers
Giants
Cardinals
Cincinnati
Rube Fischer
Mel Ott
Albie Glossop
Mickey Witek
St. Louis
Howie Pollet
Reds
Eddie Miller
Johnny Vander Meer
Vander Meer
Si Johnson
Philadelphia Phillies
Boston Braves
Jim Tobin
Jimmy Wasdell
Tom Livingston
Carl Mays Aimed By Iron Man Pitcher To A Star Career
Fifty years of baseball history focus on Carl Mays, his submarine delivery, and rise from Northwest League to majors. The pitcher known for grit faced suspensions and tragedy with the Ray Chapman incident, leaving a complex legacy of talent and temper.
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Harry Grayson
NEA
Iron Man
Joe McGinnity
Carl William Mays
Carl Mays
Portland
Iron Man McGinnity
Tacoma
Mays
Red Sox
Yankees
Byron Bancroft Johnson
Ban Johnson
Landis
Miller Huggins
Reds
Giants
Ray Chapman
Cleveland
Everett Scott
Boston
New York
Harry Heilmann
Detroit
Fielder Jones
Football May Continue In Big Seven Circuit
Denver reports that Mountain States Conference may field football in fall 1943 despite war, with Utah Colorado Utah State and possible others preparing teams. Navy support and eager freshmen fuel optimism. some schools doubt availability of players unless army relaxes rules. Colorado College plans a team using navy personnel while Colorado Mines and Greeley State weigh manpower.
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Rockies
Mountain States
Utah
Colorado
Navy
Utah State
Brigham Young
Wyoming
Army
Colorado State
E. L
Dick) Romney
Dean
Mountain Grid
Bernard F
Benny) Oakes
Harry Hughes
Northwestern
Missouri
Dean Harry Carlson
Ellison Katchum
Dean A. C. Neilson
Rocky Mountain
Colorado College
Greeley State
Colorado Mines
Mavericks to Meet Commandos in Morning Softball Clash
Maverick boys 10 to 14 from Jess Cearley’s Commandos square off against the Mavericks tomorrow at 9 30 AM on the High School grounds. All Cearley players urged to attend. Armory activities include games and crafts with invites extended to girls as well. The city of Berkeley faces a policy shift as garbage crews no longer accept heavy debris in cans. broken sidewalks and bricks must be dumped elsewhere.
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Jess Cearley
Commandos
Mavericks
Cearley
Armory
Dearley
Berkeley
Cal
Greenberg Faces Threat From Unseeded Washington Ace
Detroit reports in the national clay courts tennis championships show defending champion Seymour Greenberg of Chicago advancing, while top seed Pauline Betz of Los Angeles and Billy Talbert of Cincinnati also move on. Lanky Robert Colman of the University of Washington emerges as the meet’s most impressive unseeded challenger.
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Detroit
Johnnie
Seymour Greenberg
Chicago
Greenberg
Pauline Betz
Los Angeles
Billy Talbert
Cincinnati
Robert Oolman
University of Washington
Texas semi pro tourney opens in Waco with Army Flying School entry
The eighth annual Texas semi pro baseball tournament starts July 22 in Waco. Teams include the Waco Army Flying School with four major leaguers and manager Birdie Tebbetts. Texas seeks its first national title in Wichita after district events in Dallas Fort Worth Houston and San Antonio plus an Abilene qualifier.
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Navy
Waco Army Flying School
Birdie Tebbetts
Detroit Star
Wichita
Kansas
Tex Hughson
Eddy
Dallas
Fort Worth
Houston
San Antonio
Abilene
Fullerton Says: Umpire uproar and sports talk mix in New York
Column notes fans jeer umpires after a baseball brawl sparked by Melt Ott and a protest from Larry Goetz during a Dodgers game. It also mentions a Norfolk radio fight broadcast about world titles and a Lew Fonseca remark on hitters in July. Includes Ben Epstein joke and Fort Sheridan WAAC note.
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Hugh Fullerton, JR
New York
Melt Ott
Dodgers
Larry Goetz
Larry
Don Ameche and peers bid for pro football franchises
Three figures led by Don Ameche and Arthur H. Ehlers submitted franchise inquiries to the National Professional Football League as it seeks wartime membership help. The group, plus Ted Collins, was asked to present full plans and deposits for possible 1943 clubs. A Boston bid for a postwar franchise by Frank Mandel accompanied a $25,000 check representing half the price.
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U.P
Athletic Angels
National Professional Football League
Layden
Cleveland
Pittsburgh
Philadelphia
Boston
Frank F. Mandel
Mandel
Illinois Racing Commission
Detroit Lions
Worths Bid for WAACS Post Softball Roles
Barnwell and Lorraine Worth pursue spots on the post softball team as a sharp shortstop and second base pair. The question remains whether the WAACS can produce the needed power at the plate.
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Barnwell
Lorraine Worth
WAACS
White Sox Offer Lee New Contract For 1941 Comeback
Chicago June 17 The comeback of Thornton Lee lefty star who won 22 games for the White Sox in 1941 was certified today by a new contract replacing his $1 a year conditional pact. Terms not disclosed and retroactive to start of season. Lee has two wins two losses this year and recent eastern swing included wins over Washington and Boston.
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Hi Bithorn
Pirates
Chicago Cubs
Hank Gornicki
Washington Senators
New York Yankees
Tommy Byrne
Jim Turner
Babe Barna
Giants
Boston Red Sox
Philadelphia Athletics
Yank Terry
Chicago White Sox
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Denny Gatehouse
George Caster
Chicago
Orval Grove
White Sox
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Lee
Washington
Boston
Willie Pep Joins Navy Before Featherweight Title Bout
Hartford June 17 Willie Pep world featherweight contender and New York Boxing Commission champion was sworn into the Navy at Hartford induction center. The famed fighter trains for what may be the biggest match of his career as a Navy serviceman. Fish scales growth note follows in a separate aside.
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Conn
Little Willie Pep
Trim
Uncle Sam's Navy
Willie
New York Boxing Commission
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