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Newspaper

Atlantic News Telegraph

Location

Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1946

Page

3

HITTING BY YORK AND HIGGINS Boost Sox Lead

Pinky Higgins and Rudy York spark a 10-5 Boston win over Cleveland as the Red Sox stretch a 12- game streak. Higgins drives in six with a homer and two doubles. York goes 4-for-4 with two doubles and a homer.

Jack Hand Associated Press Pinky Higgins Rudy York Detroit Boston Red Sox Higgins Fenway Park Red Sox Tigers George Kell Philadelphia Joe Cronin York Ted Williams Dominic DiMaggio Johnny Pesky Cleveland Bob Klinger Pittsburgh Red Embree Charley Wagner Sox Hal Newhotpver Detroits New York Yankees Hank Greenberg Dick Wakefield Bill Dickey Yanks Nick Ftten Johnny Lindell Walt Judnich John Berardino St. Louis Browns Washington Edgar Smith Russ Christopher Chicago Athletics White Sox Luke Appling Whitey Platt Brooklyn Dodgers St. Louis Sportsman's Park Red Birds Brooks Ed Stevens Pete Reiser Birds Joe Hatten Rube Melton Johnny Vander Meer Cincinnati Reds New York Reds Phillies Chicago Cubs Phils Giants Hank Camelli Boston

Y M C A City Softball League Schedule Overview

The schedule lists Tuesday games on June 11 13 18 25 and July 9 with teams Viremen Trents V. F. W. Trojans Swift s A P Firemen and others. Thursday games occur June 13 20 27 and July 11 with Swifts A P Trents Trojans Firemen and related matchups. Second round begins July 16 with Firemen Trents and Trojans among duels continuing into August 15 with Tre nts AL FP and Trojans.

Viremen Trents F. W Trojans Swift's Firemen V. F. W. Trents Swifts VF. Wo AW & Pr BF. W Vv. FL. W Jane FLOW Fit Any Swifts Trojans A. & P V. F.ow F. W.ovs AL & FL V. F. OW AL & FP

Umpire recalls Feller wild pitches and zigzag fastball

LeRoy O Connors recounts judging a winter league game with Bob Feller. He notes Feller’s uneven fastball and deceptive delivery aided by his white uniform. O Connors recalls mistaking a pitch for a strike and a runner being caught by Feller at first. He compares Feller to Walter Johnson and comments on visibility of the ball.

San Francisco LeRoy Joseph Hap” O'Connors Hollywod Park Race Track Cleveland Bob Feller Feller Navy Los Angeles Wrigley Field Tom Bob Walter Johnson

Davenport Beats Evansville as Dodgers Edge Springfield

Davenport and Danville vie for first in the Three-F league after Davenport routed Evansville 24-11. Dodgers narrowly beat Springfield 8-7 in 10 innings as Danville rallied to tie late then won in extras. Other results include Decatur 4-2 over Quincy and Waterloo 10-9 at Terre Haute.

Associated Press Davenport Danville Chicago Cubs Walloping Evaneaville Dodgers Springfield Evansville Braves Decatur Quincy Waterloo Terre Haute White Hawks Brownies

Boxing Roundup From Last Night Multiple Cities

In Salem Blond Tiger 130 from Lowell outpointed Bobbie English 129 from Boston. Julie Bort 187 Brooklyn outpointed Georgie Cooper 128 New York. John Thomas 158 Los Angeles outpointed Maxie Shapiro 1338 New York. Roy Hawkins 188 Portland knocked out Charles Johnson 221 Los Angeles.

Associated Press Salem Mass the Blond Tiger Lowell Bobbie English Boston New York Julie Bort Brooklyn Georgie Cooper Los Angeles John Thomas Maxie Shapiro Portland Ore Roy Hawkins Charles Johnson

Open Day Sunday at Atlantic Club Draws Southwest Iowa Golfers

The Atlantic Golf and Country Club hosts an open day for southwest Iowa golfers with entries due by 9 am. Due to expected large entries, all match play will determine winner and runner-up awards in each flight. Breakfast will be served at the clubhouse from 7 to 9 am.

Atlantic Golf and Country Club Iowa

Par-busting golf deemed necessary in National Open

Cleveland, June 12. The field expects par-busting to win the 46th National Open, with a target around 285 to three under par. Rain-softened greens altered conditions for the final practice round, while Bruce Coltart and Howard Veritt led best-ball at 31-33-64. Johnny Bulla and Dick Burton finished second with 67.

Cleveland Golfdam Gene Sarazen Sarazen Viso Bruce Coltart Absecon N. J Howard Veritt Philadelphia Johnny Bulla Chicago Dick Burton Bulla

Saints lose to Millers and Colonels in double header

In American Association action Saint Louis split games as Louisville and Indianapolis each took a half game, Saints falling 4-1 to Minneapolis. Colonels won 3-0 then lost 7-4 to Indians, while Milwaukee beat Kansas City 8-2 in a fog delayed six inning game.

Associated Press Louisville Indianapolis St. Paul Saints Minneapolis Colonels Indians Saints Tribe Kansas City Milwaukee Brewers Milwaukee Borchert Columbus Toledo

Campbell to Use Jet Engine for Record Attempt

Sir Malcolm Campbell plans to fit a jet engine to a boat for a fall attempt to break his own speed record in England. At 60, he notes it will be the first jet powered boat. Campbell previously set a 141 mph record with Blue Bird II in August 1939.

London Malcolm Campbell England Campbell

Extra copies notice for The News Telegraph readers

Those who desire extra copies of The News Telegraph should notify this office in advance so the supply will not be exhausted.

Atlantic Juniors Tie Bagley in Free-Hitting Junior Game

Atlantic Juniors defeated Bagley 14 to 10 at Sunnyside field. Keller allowed nine hits, Parsons gave up sixteen, as Atlantic built a big late surge with timely hitting and errors. Bagley led 4-3 after two innings, but Atlantic rallied with key hits from Stutts, Taylor, Cohrs, and Wegman to pull away.

Atlantic Juniors Bagley Sunnyside Field Keller Parsons Malvern Oakland Pittman Bowers Prescott Atlantic Aldag Stutts Cohrs Wexman Anderson Bucklin Huston Taylor Duncan Morgan Guttenfelder Haime Abrhe Strauser F. Prescott Fitch Sesese Eeseree Abrhe Guttenfelder Jones Newman Adag Slutts

Major League Leaders by League Batters and Pitchers

National League leaders include Walker hitting .366 with 63 hits and Slaughter leading in runs and RBIs. Hopp tops batting average in the league. American League features Vernon at .388 with 70 hits, Pesky leading in RBIs and doubles, and Ferriss and Johnson sharing pitching marks at 4-0.

Associated Press Walker Brooklyn Hopp Boston Musial St. Louis Slaughter Ennis Philadelphia Holmes Herman Mize New York Kinner Pirates Reiser Haag Cincinnati Rush Chicago Higbe Vernon Detroit Keler Williams Stirnweiss Case Cleveland Ferriss Johnson Ruffing

TOWAN SAYS LOUIS GUNS FOR SUNDAY PUNCH IN TRAINING

Al Housman, a Waterloo fighter and former manager Jimmy Johnston pupil, criticizes Joe Louis in a sparring session as Dr. Vincent Nardiello eyes Louis readiness for the Conn bout. Louis shows signals and bids, while bettors adjust odds near 18 to 5 for Louis and 11 to 5 for Billy.

Sid Feder Tampton Lakes Joe Jimmy Johnston New York State Athletic Commission Vincent Nardiello Billy Conn Louis Housman Doe Conn Sparmates Froosman Billy

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