Dodgers edge Braves as Walker lifts Brooklyn to win
In a tight Brooklyn victory, Dixie Walker hits .438 and scores the go ahead run after Calvin McLish holds Boston to three hits. Walker’s double sets up the decisive ninth inning, with Mickey Owen misplay and Luis Olmo walk aiding the scoring sequence. McLish shines in five hit effort.
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John Cashman
INS
New York
Beseklyn Dodgers
Brooklyn
Calvin Coolidge McLish
Ed Stanky
Dixie Walker
McLish
Walker
Ebbetsfield
Dodgers
Boston Braves
Dirie
Pittsburgh Pirates
Chicago Cubs
Chicago
Bill Nicholson
Corealls
Wynn
Washington Senators
Philadelphia Athletics
Senators
A’s
Athletics
Ford Garrison
Bob Estaleila
Dempsey Predicts Louis’s First Postwar Title Shot
Camden, N J June 10 Commander Jack Dempsey former heavyweight champion predicted Joe Louis would be a 100 to 1 underdog when he first defends the world title after the war He told RCA Victor workers that Louis will face a strong test and noted the long service may delay his peak form Dempsey also spoke of future fighting prospects as soldiers return home and his work at the Beach Coast Guard station.
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Camden
N. J
INS
Joe Louis
Cmdr
Jack Dempsey
Billy ‘Com
Dempsey
Eokateen
Beach Coast Guard
Auburn Coach to Direct Junior High Athletics Here
Bill Templeton Auburn high school coach named director of high school athletics and science instructor by Superintendent Marvin Nodland. He succeeds Charles Larson as assistant coach while Arthur Yates directs high school activities next year. Martha Shifflet to teach kindergarten at Jackson School succeeding Ferry Steckel.
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Bill Templeton
Auburn
Eurpleyed
Marvin T. Nodland
Templeton
Charles Larson
Arthur Yates
Martha Shifflet
Diagonal
Jackson School
Bowlers pledge to raise 1 006 000 for Army recreation
The Bowlers Victory Legion vows to raise one million dollars in the 1944 45 season to provide recreation equipment for American soldiers overseas. Last year the group collected 187 000 for soldiers, plus 26873 to the Infantile Paralysis Foundation and 5000 to the Infantry Journal. Milwaukee led regional gifts with 11366, followed by Chicago 10170, Detroit 8261, and New York 8042.
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Chicago
INS
Bowlers Victory Legion
Legion
National Foundation
Infantry Journal
Milwaukee
Detroit
New York
Baseball Figures and Friday Scores Across Leagues
American League standings show St Louis 27-22 and New York 22-20 with Boston 23-23 and Chicago 25-? Cleveland 22-25 Washington 22-24 and Philadelphia 20-24. Friday results: Washington 2 Philadelphia 1 and Cleveland 4 St. Louis 2. Tonight: New York Dabiel 3-4 at Boston Hausmann 3-1 and Washington Wolff 3-3 at Philadelphia Harris 4-3. National League standings show St Louis 29-15 and Pittsburgh 24-17. Cincinnati 25-19 and New York 22-23. Brooklyn 21-24 Boston 21-28. Philadelphia 18-24 and Chicago 14-25. Night games Philadelphia Schanz 4-4 at New York Pyle 4-4 and Boston Barrett 4-7 at Brooklyn Webber 2-3. St Louis Cooper 4-3 at Cincinnati Heusser 3-3.
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New York
Chicago
Boston
Cleveland
Washington
Philadelphia
New ‘York
Dabiel
Hausmann
Wolff
Harris
Detroit
Trout
Dietrich
National League
Pittsburgh
Cincinnati
Brooklyn
Schanz
Pyle
Barrett
Notice for extra copies of The News Telegraph
Readers desiring additional copies should notify the office in advance to ensure supply remains available.
Boudreau and Indians Face Revolt in Park Bench Style
Cleveland manager Boudreau sits amid ongoing turmoil as Indian players clash with him over conduct and leadership. Pitcher Vernon Kennedy faces reinstatement amid support from Alva Bradley while fan bets pivot to the drama. Also notes Bobby Permane suspended for 10 days after a controversial start at Nebraska.
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INS
New York
Cleveland Indians
Ossie Witt
Ossie
Lou Boudreau
Papoose
Vernon Kennedy
Boudreau
Alva Bradley
Bradley
Bobby Permane
Florida
Nebraska
Permane
Byrd Nine Strokes Under Par At End Of Second Round
Sammy Byrd former major leaguer leads the $17,500 war bond invitation at Frankford Torrendale CC Philadelphia after a 82 35 67. His 183 total sits nine under par through two rounds of the 72 hole event. Craig Wood of Mamaroneck NY 1041 U S Open champion posts a five under par 33 33 66.
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Philadelphia
Sammy Byrd
Frankford - Torrendale Country Club
Byrd
Craig Wood
Mamaroneck
N. Y
Local Golf Scores Left Tight in Final Day Standings
Yesterday the field finished with tight scores as Bud Lewis of Philadelphia posted 26 36 70 for third with a 139 total while Herold Jug McSpaden, also from Philadelphia, had 140 for fourth and Byron Nelson of Toledo shot 141 for fifth. a 196 total earned second place.
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Bud Lewis
Philadelphia
Herold
Jug) McSpaden
Toledo
Byron Nelson
Connie Mack Praises Draft Board On Baseball Essential
Connie Mack, veteran manager of the Philadelphia Athletics, lauds Philadelphia draft board No 54 for deferring Cardinals player Danny Litwhiter as essential to public welfare. He notes baseball aided the army and navy and predicts boards may ease on men over 26 if invasion proceeds, while denying any challenge to board decisions.
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Philadelphia
INS
Connie Mack
Philadelphia Athletics
Quaker City
Cardinals
Danny Litwhiter
Connie
Army
Navy
Lewis News Personal Moves And Visitors
Lewis residents report new living arrangements as Mrs. Lewis and family join Mrs. Sherey while the husband serves in the navy. Ida Long of Lewis visits Frank Ellis at Jennie Edmundson hospital in Council Bluffs. The Gilman family, Mrs. Caton of Council Bluffs, and Mrs. Upson with baby visit Mrs. Upson in Griswold.
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Lewis
King Tomlinson
Ithaca
N. Y
Ike Sherey
Navy
Ida Long
Frank Ellis
Lyle Johnson
Jennie Edmundson Hospital
Council Bluffs
William Gilman
Joe Caton
Owen Upson
Baby
Griswold
Myrtle Upson
Seahawks to Play Army May General Hospital and Fort Madison
The Iowa Seahawks face Army May General Hospital of Galesburg Illinois in Iowa City today then travel to Fort Madison for a Sunday matinee against the prison nine. Five seniors wrap up their Seahawk careers as All-American Bob Steuber and pitchers Kenin and Paul Walters plus Charney Tourek and Russ Wendlandt depart Monday.
Truman W. Days Dies Suddenl y at Griswold Home
Griswold Truman W. Davis 80 longtime Cass county supervisor died at his Griswold home Friday evening after a heart attack in December. Born March 11 1864 near Grait he married Nellie J. Westfall Feb 16 1893. Surviving are six children eleven grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Funeral Monday at Wagler funeral home with Rev. W. H. Warrior officiating. Burial Griswold cemetery.
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Griswold
Truman W. Davis
Cass County
Grait
Thomas Davis
Nellie J. Westfall
Noble Township
Grinwold
Davis
Wilbur Davis
Denver
Colo
Chester C
Carson
Jesse J
Milwaukee
Wis
H. P. Carlton
Erma
H. A. MacDonald
North Platte
Neb
Three Inductees Depart for Des Moines War Service
Extra Elmer Lengeman of the Extra Creamery, Harold Lewis of the Hansen Elevator, and Wesley Graham of the G F Factory left Tuesday for Des Moines to be inducted into the service. War Savings Stamps may be purchased at The Atlantic Telegraph.
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Elmer Lengeman
Harold Lewis
Hansen
Wesley Graham
G. F
Des Moines
Atlantic
Aewe Telegraph
Former Wictan dies in California widow Amanda McClelland
Amanda McClelland 90 widow of the late James McClelland formerly of Benton township died in Glendale California. She was born Amanda Long and was a cousin of the late C A Spry. McClelland was a farmer carpenter and school teacher.
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Wihete
Amanda McClelland
James McClelland
Benton Township
Glendale
Cal
Glen Rogier
Amanda Long
C. A. Spry
McClelland
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