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Newspaper

Atlantic News Telegraph

Location

Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1940

Page

2

Open Golf Controversy Clouds Ed Oliver’s Open Loss

In a sobering postscript to the U.S. Open, Ed Oliver of Hornell N Y is disqualified for teeing off early leaving Gene Sarazen Lawson Little to claim the title. The ruling prompts calls for consistency as the U S G A faces criticism over its handling of Oliver and two other players who violated rules.

Lawton Carver New York Ed Oliver Hornell N. Y Gene Sarazen Oliver Gene Warrensville Walter Hagen Enrique Bartoline U.S.G.A Dawn Little Gene Sarazendeht Little Lee Teephe Ahah Little Peres Colf Association Samzen

Heroes and the Goats in Major League Games

Heroes include Babe Phelps of Brooklyn with an eighth inning triple that sank the Pirates and Joe Sullivan of Boston who allowed seven hits to lift the Bees. Goats include Frankie Gustine of Pittsburgh whose error cost his team and Sid Hudson of Washington who delivered wild pitching that put St. Louis ahead early.

International News Service Babe Phelps Brooklyn Dodgers Pittsburgh Pirates Joe Sullivan Boston Bees Frankie Gustine Pittsburgh Pirates Sid Hudson Washington St. Louis

Bitsy Grant Advances to Southern Title Quest

Bryan M. Bitsy Grant of Atlanta opened his bid for a ninth southern singles title with a straightforward 6 1 6 3 victory over 14 year old Rob Robinson of Charlotte in the first round.

Bitsy Grant Charlotte N. C Bryan M Bitsy) Grant Atlanta Rob Robinson

Richardson Dominates in Mixed Oakland Card

In Oakland last night four Atlantic fighters appeared in a wrestling and boxing show. Richard son beat Mickey Novack two falls to one in heavyweight wrestling with a 6:45 first fall and a 4:50 second fall before Novack quit in 14 seconds of the third. Armstrong won a six round decision over Bob Davis in boxing. Eckert knocked out Swolley in the second, and Young Eckert stopped Kid Keffer in the second. Leighton defeated Wilson in a one fall wrestling match at 6:45.

Atlantic Oakland Safe Barn Harry Richardson Mickey Novack Omaha Richardson John Armstrong Bob Davis Armstrong Abe Eckert Buzz Swolley Whd Young Eckert Kid Keffer Wilbur Leighton Griswold Jack Wilson

Reese Leaves Hospital Returns Home to Louisville

Harold Pee Wee Reese, Dodgers shortstop, left Chicago after a 10 day hospital stay for a head injury from a pitched ball. He will likely rejoin the Dodgers this weekend.

Reese Chicago Harold (Pee Wee) Reese Brooklyn Dodgers Louisville Dodgers Chicago Cubs

Southworth Named Cardinals Manager After Blades Departure

Former Rochester Club of the International League manager Billy Southworth succeeds Ray Blades as manager of the St. Louis Cardinals. Southworth a Cardinal veteran, played with and managed the Redbirds in 1930s.

Rochester Billy Southworth Ray Blades St. Louis Cardinals Southworth Cardinal Redbirds

Church Leaguers Clash At Supavenë Park Tonight

Two church league games are scheduled at Supavenë Park. The Christians meet the De Melios on the first game, and the Methodist play the Catholics in the second, offering local rivalry and community sports.

Supavene Park de Melios

Deb King to catch for Oakland in season opening game

Deb King of Atlantic will be catcher for Oakland in the season opener at Oakland. The home game features Hight Bargins against the Banerson Chass ers. The matchup sets the stage for the Pirates season kickoff at home.

Deb King Atlantic Oakland Hight Bargins Banerson

Timely Hitting by Babe Phelps Lifts Dodgers to First

Dodgers stay atop the National League as Babe Phelps known as Blimp hits his eighth inning triple to beat the Pirates 8 to 7. Freddie Fitzsimmons notches his 197th major league win for a day of tall fat pitchers and a Bees win over the Cardinals.

ED Kiely New York Brooklyn Dodgers Babe Phelps Phelps Blimp Dlouta Ernest Gordon Leo Durocher Dodgers Pittsburgh Pirates Freddie Fitzsimmons Chelking Boston Bees St. Louis Cardinals Billy Southworth Southworth Red Birds Chicago Cincinnati Philadelphia St. Louis Browns Washington Senators

Home Run Leaders Highlight Baseball Season Moves

Pirates Fletcher and Indians Trosky drive homers as Mize Cardinals Foxx Red Sox share top spots in national leaderboards. Cardinals and Indians race for counts while Sox and Pirates chase pace and power.

International News Service Fletcher Pirates Mize Cardinals National American Foxx Red Sox Trosky Indians

Canton doctor who organized the Bulldogs dies at home

Dr Harry A March long illness ended at his Canton residence. He practiced medicine in Canton and New York City and organized the old Canton Bulldogs pro team that featured Jim Thorpe. He authored a book on professional football titled professional football its ups and downs.

Canton Harry A. March March New York City Canton Bulldogs Jim Thorpe

Davenport Wins Des Moines Chess Title

Kenneth Davenport of Creston defeated Walter James of Sioux City to win the Iowa chess championship, a prolonged match sponsored by the Iowa Chess Association in Des Moines. The contest began Saturday and concluded yesterday.

Des Moines Kenneth Davenport Creston Towa Chess Players Walter James Sioux City Towa Chess Association

Learn to Expect the Unexpected Drive with Care

A compact caution urges readers to anticipate unforeseen hazards and adjust driving habits accordingly to reduce risk on the road. The note emphasizes vigilance, attentiveness, and safe speeds in varying conditions.

Pheasant chicks handed to Cass County conservation effort

The Cass County Conservation club receives 500 pheasant chicks from the state hatchery at Ledges State Park Boone for release on local farms after two months in Milford Myers home. Izaak Walton league members assist with wing clipping and fox den removal noted as threats.

Cass County Conservation Club Ledges State Park Boone Milford Myers East Seventh Street Mr. Myers Frank Tucker Maurice Clithero Howard Porter Dick Thompson Ralph McCauley Izaak Walton League McCauley The Pleasants Walton League Conservation Club

Baseball Figures National League Standings and Results

National League standings table lists teams with games played and percentages led by Brooklyn and Cincinnati, followed by New York and Chicago. Monday results show Brooklyn 8 Pittsburgh 7 and Boston 12 St. Louis 2, with rain postponements for New York at Chicago. Tonight’s schedule includes Philadelphia at Cincinnati, New York at Chicago, Boston at St. Louis, and Brooklyn at Pittsburgh with night games.

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

Baseball Standings and Monday Results

In the American League Detroit leads with 25 wins, 18 losses followed by Washington and Chicago trailing. Monday results show St. Louis 7 over Washington 4 while several games were postponed due to rain and wet grounds with Detroit at New York and Cleveland at Boston among the schedule.

Boston Cleveland New York Chicago St. Louis Washington Detroit Philadelphia I. L. Pet. G.B. Detroit

Local Graduates Highlight Wisconsin College Commencement

Rev. M J OConnor and Mrs Metz attended Iowa State College exercises where Mike Metz Jr earned a degree in mechanical engineering. Several families visited relatives and traveled, with trips to Denver and Rock Island. Community members also report visits to Omaha for medical treatment and family gatherings.

Wiota M. J. O'Connor Mike Metz Joe Metz Iowa State College College of Mechanical Engineering Fred W. Herchenbach Alexander Canton F. J. Herchenbach Denver Luke Osborne Big Rock W. C. Carter Hartford S. D Charles McAniff Dowling College Des Moines S. M. Malone Mae Ruane Omaha Barbara Bintner Methodist Hospital Paul

Linda Faces a Web of Deceit and Romance at Titan Tower

Linda notices Oriole Walters gossiping about Janice and Bill Blaine while at the Titan Tower coffee shop. She plans a big date with Blaine, while Merry Blaine appears as Blaine’s sister, masking deeper family tensions. Linda debates trust as she prepares for a night that could change her life.

Linda Mrs. Blauer Janice Mr. Avon Oriole Oriole Walters Titan Tower Bone Alphonse Blaine Marberry Jan Bill Blaine William Meredith Blaine Merry Blaine Merry Meredith Blaine Linda Morton Miss Blaine Miss Morton Mt Blaine Meredith Bill

Eicher Reappointed to Five-Year SEC Term

The United States Senate approved Edward C. Eicher of Washington Iowa for a five year term on the Securities and Exchange Commission. Eicher, a Democrat, previously served as Iowa’s first district congressman before not seeking reelection in 1988.

Washington Edward C. Eicher Securities Exchange Commission United States Senate Eicher Iowa Thomas E. Martin Iowa City Securities Commission

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