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Newspaper

Atlantic News Telegraph

Location

Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1948

Page

2

Braves Edge in Pennant Race Fray with Boston Rout

Eventful baseball action features Southworth’s Braves showing punch in a rough Bolo scramble, plus Philadelphia and Boston clashes. Johnny Wyrostek powers a 15 hit Phillies attack while Ted Williams leads the Red Sox with three doubles, and Feller turns back the Yankees in a late ninth rally. Detrpit outlasts Win in ten as Mullin plates key runs.

Williams Wim Dugger Braves Ted Chest Hamner Nencelees Heror Mit Philadelphia Johnny Wyrostek Wewhomers all _anwe Oak Acre Althe Elding Houttemen Tedspar Detrpit Pat Mullin

Brewers Trailblazer Lyons Shuts Down Colonels For 5 3 Win

Milwaukee pitcher Al Lyons delivered a strong start and two way contribution aiding a 5 3 victory over Louisville. Lyons relieved Norman Roy in the seventh to strand a bases loaded jam and finish the frame. The Brewers, trailing briefly, moved up in the standings as the Blues and Red Birds split a doubleheader in Kansas City with KC taking the clincher 5 3.

Associated Bress al Lyo Milwaukee Brewers Japapolis Fie Thander New York Yankees Pittsburgh Pirates Aenaba Brews Louisville Easler Pan Lyons Norman Roy Ae Diay Tole Lo Blues Mbla Kennes City Pobre Red Birds Bill Woop Kansas City

Presbyterians Fall to Pastor Dohrmann Led Zion Lutherans

Zion Lutheran defeats Presbyterians 5 to 3 at Sunnyside field behind Pastor R D Dohrmann who pitched the win. Dohrmann and Ahrens each doubled while Girard and Corken limited Lutheran hits to seven. Nelson scored for Zion, and Dohrmann drove in two more in the sixth as Presbyterian errors undermined their rally.

Nelson Ahrens Rev. Dohrmann Presbyterians Girard Smith Corken Germain Zion

Isolated Leprosy Bacilli Shaped Modern Understanding

Leprosy, known for over four thousand years, was a scientific mystery until 1874 when Norwegian Dr. G A Hansen isolated the leprosy bacilli marking a turning point in its study and diagnosis.

G. A. Hansen

Marines in China in 1854 Protecting Foreign Ore

United States marines operated in China as early as 1854 to guard foreign ore interests, with involvement by American personnel. The fragment notes Wert e sent troops to safeguard mineral resources.

China United States Werte Amera

Baseball scores recap with multiple decisive wins

Major League results show Cleveland defeating New York 10 to 8, Boston routing Chicago 12 to 4, Philadelphia beating St Louis 6 to 5, and Detroit edging Washington 7 to 6 in 10 innings. National League highlights include Chicago 3 New York 1, Brooklyn 3 Pittsburgh 2 in 18 innings, Cincinnati 12 Philadelphia 1, and Boston 7 St Louis 3.

Cleveland New York Boston Chicago Philadelphia St. Louis Detroit Washington Brooklyn Pittsburgh Cincinnati Brooklyn Cave Pessence

Wightman Cup Stays with U S as Brough Triumphs

Louise Brough of Beverly Hills defeats Mrs. Jean Bostock 6-2 4-6 7-5 to give the United States the Wightman Cup. It marks the fourth U S win in seven matches. Earlier, Margaret Osborne Dupont beat Betty Hilton in straight sets 6-3 6-4.

London United States Louise Brough Beverly Hills Calif Jean Bostock U. S Jin Margaret Osborne Dupont Wilmington Del Betty Hilton

Suggs Wins British Women’s Amateur Crown at St Anne’s

Louise Suggs, 24, from Atlanta, defeated Jean Donald of Scotland one up in the 36 hole final to win the British women’s amateur title following Babe Didrickson’s 1947 victory.

Babe Didrickson Louise Suggs Atlanta St. Anne's England Miss Suggs Jean Donald Scotland

YMCA Women’s Softball Opens Season With Town and Summer School Teams

The YMCA women’s softball league starts next Tuesday and Wednesday at 7 pm with four clubs. Town teams No 1 and No 2 plus Summer School teams No 1 and No 2 compete, listing managers and players for each squad. Sponsors are being sought for the four clubs.

YMCA Atlantic Summer School Ed Snyder Norma Picken Dorothy Picken Shirley Parrott Norma Petersen Shirley Christensen Mardelle Marilyn Graham Joan Johnson Ruth Krueger Peggy Kelso Pat Thompson Pat Shea Joan Highley Jeanene Poch Mary Ann Thompson Elden Gaylord Elizabeth Milne Hetty Pellett Carol McCrory Dorothy Magill Lee Ann Coates Bernice Waters Betty Reason Ruby Parrott Wanda Pratt Helen Ray Audrey Nelson Doris Sheppherd Patty Templeton Ramona Eblen Doris Cannon Dorothy Allen Dorthy Bentz Janis Pedersen Darlene Peterson Genevieve Bamford Mary Ellen McHugh Eleanor Weirich Lyla Wiese Ruth Wager Virginia Nelson Beulah Nelson Doris Krause Jean McCrickard Florence Mabley Norma Merrill Darlene Sands Mary Waymir

Milwaukee- Central Collegiate title tops 23rd carnival

The Central Collegiate Conference outdoor title was won by the University of Illinois team for the fourth time in six years at Marquette Stadium before 6,000 fans. Illinois racked up 58 percent of the points to Notre Dame's 43 1/5, with meet records set by Northwestern's Bill Porter and Minnesota's Harry Cooper. Porter ran the 120 yard high hurdles in 14 seconds flat, and Cooper vaulted 14 feet 4 1/2 inches. Team scores list Michigan State 2, Minnesota 27, Wisconsin 13 1/5, Northwestern 10 1/5, Marquette 9 1/2, and others across the field.

Milwaukee University of Illinois Marquette Stadium Notre Dame Northwestern Bill Porter Minnesota Harry Cooper Porter Fred Walcott Rice Cooper Milt Padway Wisconsin Michigan State Tulane Marquette Louisiana State Purdue Michigan Normal and Wheaton Washington University Drake Xavier

Isnead Jinxed in Past Again Tops Field in Finals

Sam Snead held a one stroke lead after 36 holes at the U S Open at Riviera. He posted 138 for 36 holes with two 69s, three under par. Hogan Locke Worsham Stranahan Demaret Congdon Schneither and others chased, as past jinxes shadowed Snead’s bid for the title.

Russ Newland Los Angeles Sam Snead White Sulphus Springs W. Va Riviera Sam Snead Detroit Ralph Guldahl Philadephia Cleveland St. Louis Lew Worsham Treadig Ben Hogan Hershey Bobby Locke Johannesburg South Africa Hogan Locker Oakmont Worsham Frank Stranahan Toledo Jimmy Demaret Houston Charles Congdon Tacoma Wash George Schneither Ogden Utah

Evans 32-Year Los Angeles Open Record Fades

Charles Evans Jr. watched as his national mark in the U S National Open slipped away. His 139 strokes for the first two rounds set at Minikahda in Minneapolis in 1916 was tied by Snead in 1939 and again by Metz and Harbert in 195?. Evans remained one of golf’s finest amateurs.

Los Angeles Charles Evans, Jr Minikahda Club Minneapolis Sam Snead Dick Metz Chick Harbert Evans

Open prize record falls as Snead breaks mark at 18th green

On the bluff above the 18th green Snead sank a 10 foot putt yesterday to break the record by one stroke. Chick expressed quiet pride and noted it took 82 years to reach the feat and that seven clubs once sufficed.

Snead Chick

Atlantic Elks Midgets edge Lewis Midgets in extra innings

Atlantic Elks Midgets defeated Lewis Midgets 4 to 3 after an extra inning. Shutts pitched a six inning game with a homer and four hits allowed. Max Ross and Lane contributed at the plate while Lewis tallied on Quinn and L. Marshall. Avoca forfeit Neola. Griswold defeated Shelby 11 to 2 and Elk Horn beat Walnut 14 to 0 in other Midget League games.

Atlantic Ets Lewis Shutts W. Weppler Quinn Max Ross Lane Slutts D. Weppler L. Marshall Avoca Neola Griswold Shelby Elk Horn Walnut Atlantic Elks Thomas Logue Sasiesces Dubane Davede

Bears topple Pueblo Dodgers in 15 3 rout

Denver Bears end a four game skid by blasting the Pueblo Dodgers to a 15 to 3 defeat as the Western league leaders suffer a rare loss. Denver collects 21 hits and seven runs in the third while Lincoln beats Omaha 8 1 and Des Moines defeats Sioux City 6 4 before a 5 224 crowd.

Associated Press Denver Bears Pueblo Dodgers Bears Pueblo Lincoln Omaha Cardinals Fritz Bernardi Omaha Des Moines Sioux City

Des Moines Seeks Fourth Place In Regional Play

Des Moines climbs to fourth place ahead of Sioux City as Denver and Pueblo finish their series this afternoon. Lincoln opens against Sioux City while Des Moines and Omaha travel to Colorado to face Denver and Pueblo tomorrow.

Des Moines Sioux City Denver Pueblo

Johnson, Bruins Second Baseman Recalled to Dodgers

Des Moines reports Don Johnson, 38 year old second baseman and .267 hitter for the Des Moines Bruins, recalled by the Cubs from Des Moines farm and bound for Los Angeles after Sunday doubleheader with Denver. Elmer Mallory replaces him, joining the Bruins in Denver after being held to Des Moines.

Des Moines Don John Chicago Cubs Los Angeles Johnson Des Moines Bruins Denver Elmer Mallory Bruins Mallory

Notice of Probate of Will in Cass County Iowa

In district court Cass County Iowa case 5813 an instrument dated July 19 1934 purporting to the Last Will of Mary A Marker has been filed opened and read hearing proof set for 9:00 AM at the Atlantic Iowa court house before the district court or clerk on June 18 1948 all interested persons must appear and show cause why the instrument should not be probated as the deceased’s last will and testament dated June 11 1948 at Atlantic Iowa seal Clerk M Skipton.

State of Iowa Cass County District Court Mary A. Marker Atlantic Iowa Said County

Court Martial for Unapproved Flight at Wright Patterson

Sergeant Malcolm McCready received two years confinement and a dishonorable discharge for an unapproved flight on April 4 in a B 25 bomber. The sentence awaits judge advocate general review and base commander approval. McCready, a non pilot crew member, piloted the aircraft from Wright Patterson to his home in Owatonna Minnesota.

Dayton Malcolm McCready Army Air Force Air Force Washington Wright Patterson Air Force Base McCready Wright-Patterson

Thanking Friends for Sympathy After Funeral

Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Snyder and family along with Mr. and Mrs. Orville Meek and family express gratitude for expressions of sympathy during the funeral of their son Pvt. Charles W. Snyder. The Snyder and Meek families extend thanks to friends neighbors and organizations.

Pvt Charles W. Snyder Arthur 8. Snyder Orville G. Meek Harold K. Snyder

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