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Newspaper

Atlantic News Telegraph

Location

Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1940

Page

3

Grove and Foxx Halt Red Sox Losing Streak with 3 Run Homer

In New York on June 7, Mose Grove allowed six hits and James Foxx hit a three run homer in the ninth to lift the Red Sox to a 3 to 1 win over the St. Louis Browns. The Browns loss halted a three game slide for Boston as Cleveland won 5 to 4 over Washington in 11 innings. Chicago White Sox beat Yankees 4 to 3, Athletics defeated Detroit 7 to 4. Pirates upset Bees 7 to 6 and Dodgers beat Cardinals 5 to 4. Cubs overwhelmed Phillies 5 to 0 with Bill Nicholson adding two runs.

New York N. S Red Sox Joe Cronin Robert Moses Grove Old Mose James Emory Foxx St. Louis Browns Grove Foxx Cleveland Indians Washington Senators Frank Pytlak Lou Boudreau Chicago White Sox Yankees Philadelphia Athletics Detroit Chubby Dean Pittsburgh Boston Bees Frankie Gustine Pirates Bees Brooklyn Dodgers Cincinnati Reds St. Louis Cardinals Johnny Mize Chicago Cubs Philadelphia Phillies Bill Nicholson

Blades Out as Cardinal Manager Named Southworth Successor

St Louis June 7 Billy Southworth manager of the Rochester International league club was named manager of the St Louis Cardinals to replace Ray Blades. President Sam Breadon said Southworth will assume duties Monday with Mike Gonzales in charge on the field until Southworth arrives. Breadon stated Blades is out of the Cardinal organization for the time being.

St. Louis 1. N.S Billy Southworth Rochester St. Louis Cardinals Ray Blades Sam Breadon Cardinals Southworth Blades Mike Gonzales Breadon Cardinal

McLain to Wrestle Dusek at Riverview Park Des Moines

Mayes McLain former Town University football star will wrestle Joe Dusek of Omaha at Riverview Park in Des Moines tonight. Save a Life It may be Yours.

McLain Ducek Des Moines Mayes McLain University of Town Joe Dusek Omaha Neb Riverview Park

Snead's Impressive Approach Putting Sets Open Lead

Gene Sarazen notes Samuel Snead's strong approach putting in the national open at Canterbury Golf Club Warrensville Ohio. Snead shot 67 with a superb 18 hole performance using 26 putts. Hogan, Oliver, Smith and Parks also posted strong rounds as Sarazen predicts a tight race to the title.

Gene Sarazen Canterbury Golf Club Warrensville N. S Samuel Jackson Snead Bobby Jones Snead Ben Hogan

Baseball Leaders and Standings Highlight Trade of Power Hitters

NBA-like names appear among baseball rosters with Nicholson Cubs Warren Phillies Mack Indians Ross Athletics York Tigers Foxx Red Sox Laabs Browns Mize Cardinals Orengo Cardinals Walker Dodgers. National and American leagues leaders include Mize Cardinals 15 Foxx Red Sox 14 in a terse listing of top hitters and teams.

International News Service Nicholson Cubs Warren Phillies Mack Indians Ross Athletics York Tigers Foxx Red Sox Laabs Browns Mize Cardinals Orengo Walker Dodgers National Mize Cardinals American

Lawson Little Takes Early Open Lead in National Championship

Lawson Little, famed holder of both the United States and British amateur titles in 1933 and 1934, shot a 69 in the second round to add to his 72 yesterday for a two day total of 141. He narrowly missed a stronger finish, taking a five on the 18th hole after a rough drive.

Canterbury Golf Club Warrensville Lawson Little United States Little

Harlan Nine Edges Lewis In 12 Innings 5-4

Harlan beat Lewis 5 to 4 in 12 innings at Harlan. Deb King pitched for Lewis allowing seven hits and one earned run with 12 strikeouts. Augie Armentrout, Hansen, and Beesen pitched for Harlan in a tight game. Cassidy led Lewis with two safeties.

Harlan Lewis Deb King Augie Armentrout Hansen Beesen Cassidy

Heroes and the Goats: Key Plays From Baseball Game Highlights

Heroes Jimmy Foxx of the Boston Red Sox hit his fourteenth homer to beat the St Louis Browns 1 0. Cleveland catcher Frank Pytlak capped the Indians win over Washington with an eleventh inning triple. Goats Babe Dahlgren of the Yankees committed a costly two run error that ruined Spud Chandler's four hit effort and Bill Posedel blew a five run lead as the Pirates edged the Bees 7 to 6.

International News Service Jimmy Foxx Boston Red Sox St. Louis Brown Frank Pytlak Cleveland Indians Washington Babe Dahlgren New York Yankee Spud Chandler Bill Posedel Boston Bees Pittsburgh Pirates

Baseball standings and results across MLB leagues

Thursday results show Pittsburgh beating Boston 7 to 6 with more games today including Cleveland at New York. In the American League Detroit and Boston win/loss records are shown with several matchups listed, while the National League features New York over Philadelphia and Chicago at Washington among others.

LL. Pet Cincinnati Chicago Philadelphia Pittsburgh Boston New York St. Louis Cleveland Washington Brooklyn Detroit W. L. Pet. G.B

First Tryouts Begin For Atlantic Tank Team Saturday

Tryouts for Atlantic A A U swimming team to represent the city at the district meet July 17 begin tomorrow night at Sunnyside Park. City champions in 14 events win free pool access while defending titles. final champions form Atlantic's team with events for boys and girls ages 16 and under and seniors 17 and over plus youth classes 9 to 12 with free swimming instruction planned.

Atlantic Sunnyside Park Leonard Thomas Sunnysside Park Board

Elliott News Items From El­liott Iowa Spans Visits and Travel

Dr and Mrs R B Settle of Rockport Missouri spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs E L Coy­er and Mrs Del Morgan of Tulsa Oklahoma and Mr and Mrs Maurice Shires and sons of Sidney and Mr and Mrs M Hamlin of Missouri Valley. Miss Margaret Redman returned from Simpson College. Maxine Wood homemaking teacher left for Ames then San Antonio Texas to spend the summer with her parents. Zella Mercer of Pueblo Colorado visited the Redman home. Paxon went to Guide Rock Nebraska and Mrs Paxon joined him later.

Des Moines Dorothea Lois Bach Business College Maxine Wood Ames San Antonio Texas D. B. Carlisle Topeka Kan Clyde Darrel Zella Mercer Pueblo Colo C. M. Redman Max Paxon Guide Rock Neb Mrs. Paxon

Mrs Stella Hawks Travels To Minnesota To Visit Kin

Mrs Stella Hawks travels to Truman Minnesota to visit her daughter Mrs Lulu Kneeland and son Vernon Hawk. Mrs Charles Dressler undergoes Mayo Clinic medical exam in Rochester with Mr Dressler and the Dressler couple returning home. Joe Vetter and son Joe Jr enjoy an outing in Minnesota. Evangeline Dressler returns from Drake University to spend the summer with her father Harry Dressler. Fred Hansen leaves for Tulsa to visit his daughter and family. Thelma Pieper returns from Oskaloosa and will stay this summer with her parents Lou and Thelma Pieper.

Anita Mrrs Stella Hawks Truman Minn Lulu Kneeland Vernon Hawk Charles Dressler Mayo Clinic Rochester Dressler Raymond Dressler Joe Vetter Joe, Jr Minnesota Evangeline Dressler Drake University Harry Dressler Fred Hansen Tulsa Okla C. R. Hunter Thelma Pieper Oskaloosa Lou Pieper

Marine quota expanded for Iowa Nebraska enlistment drive

Des Moines recruit station received orders to expand the enlistment drive. Capt. E. B. Moore said the June quota for the Iowa Nebraska area is 70 men, more than has been enlisted from the two states in the last four months.

Des Moines United States Marine Corps E. B. Moore Iowa-Nebraska Arca

Water main flushing schedule announced to patrons

Notice to water patrons states the water main will be flushed Friday 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. and Saturday 12 p.m. to 5 a.m. Patrons are advised to govern themselves accordingly. Signed by Peul Van Ackeren, Light and Water Supt. 2d6

Maine Peul van Ackeren

Audubon Debates Widening of South Park Street

In Audubon Iowa the board of supervisors and city council faced a rift over a proposal to widen South Park street. Opponents signed 228 petitions against the plan while supporters collected 257 signatures, noting the project would cut 46 feet from the city park.

Audubon South Park Street Board of Supervisors City Council

R N A Convention Planned by Bouton Camp Fronted by Grace McCurdy

The Royal Neighbors of America form camps in Audubon Dallas Boone Greene and Guthrie counties plan a convention in Bouton on June 11. A school of instruction and class adoption will be held with Grace McCurdy of Davenport supreme oracle as principal speaker. Bouton camp to host.

Bouton Royal Neighbors of America Audubon Dallas Boone Greene Guthrie Grace McCurdy Davenport Supreme Oracle

Rainbow meeting in Avoca features Maj Gen Tinley address

William Titaworth Goodman Jensen and Jens Jensen attended a Rainbow division meeting in Council Bluffs armory with Major General Matt Tinley as the principal speaker. The report notes a lighthearted closing line about an owl and a cat.

Rainbow Avoca William Titaworth Goodman Jensen Jens Jensen Council Bluffs Rainbow Division Iowa Matt Tinley

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