Giants Surge In NL Bid As Weintraub Paces Rally
The New York Giants climb toward third place amid a red hot batting spree, led by Phil Weintraub who went five for five with five RBIs in a 15 to 9 win over the Brooklyn Dodgers. Also, the Yankees lose to Washington in 11 innings while Cleveland edges Detroit 6 to 5 in a night game.
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Baseball Figures Major Leagues Standings and Tuesday Schedule
Summary of American League and National League standings with records and percentages, plus Monday results and upcoming pitching matchups. Key games include Cleveland at Detroit and New York at Washington, with postponed St Louis at Chicago.
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Bettie Decisions Walker in Forbes Field Bout
The former light heavyweight king Melio Bettia of Beacon New York earned a ten round decision over Buddy Walker of Columbus in the Forbes Field main event. War Savings Stamps advertised at The Atlantic News telegraph end.
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Sewell Confident His Browns Can Maintain Pace
Luke Sewell expressed confidence as the Browns head into the season, boasting they have avoided slumps, with teammates equally strong and a belief they can stay atop the standings. The piece also notes Bud Young’s sprint potential and Drake coach Bill Eastman praising Young’s chances to challenge the 94 4/10 seconds world record.
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Hawkeyes End Year Fifth In All Sports Standings
Iowa City June 13 The University of Iowa finished fifth in the Big Ten composite for football basketball and baseball with a 12 11 1 record and a 521 percentage. The tally reflects results across multiple sports and ranks the Hawkeyes among conference teams.
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Dorothy Germain Leads in Red Cross Open Golf at Wykagyl
Dorothy Germain shot 82-72-155 to hold a four stroke lead in the Red Cross open at Wykagyl Country Club New Rochelle N Y after 54 holes. Maureen Orcutt sits four behind with 159 Lt Patty Berg Marines is third at 163.
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Dickson Promoter Killed in Action in France
Jefferson Davis Dickson Jr. 47 from Natchez Mississippi built a Europe wide boxing and sports promotion career in Paris where Palais De Sport earned the nickname European Madison Square Garden. He served as a captain near Paris and was listed as killed in action. He is survived by wife Louise and daughter Christine Lee Dickson.
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Mickey Puts Brush On Canvas Scores Knockout In Art
Chicago report on an art show at a major department store featuring Edward P Walker known as Mickey Walker the former boxing champion. The exhibit, under No Jury Society of Artists sponsorship, includes works by Maude Philipe Nuteli ns and Wellington J Reynolds among others with a painting titled Christmas Masquerade highlighted.
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Walker unable to come to Chicago amid overseas service group plans
The note says Walker cannot travel to Chicago as he prepares to depart with Earl Sande and others of a U80 group for overseas service, with an asking price around 1500 dollars. A rural scene shows a child in Santa attire near a snowy home, and critics call it a knockout.
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Hamilcar Glider Britain’s Best Secret Weapon
Britain's secret weapon the Hamilcar glider is described as capable of carrying a fast light tank. Towed by RAF bombers it lands in small areas and drops in with mathematical precision by day or night. The first tanks to land in France silenced an enemy post, causing heavy Allied casualties within two minutes.
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Anita News Briefs Show Local Family Travel and Visits
Anita residents report employment searches in Santa Ana for Lois Duff and Marian who recently secured work. Mrs. Robert Calkins returns from Coffeyville. Aaron Bell hosts three nieces Joy Bell Eldon Patricia Henderson Newton. Visitors include Mrs. Frank Smith Jr Amelia and Mrs. Glenn Ternberry with child. Des Moines and Ames ties noted among returning visitors and relatives.
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Robert Pletcher
Tulsa
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Wayne Jewett
Iowa City Four add to UI roster amid armed forces call
Four University of Iowa athletes join the armed forces today. Bob Gildea of Davenport trains in San Diego as baseball center fielder and reserve basketball forward. Dick Martin of Iowa City is an infantry trainee at Camp Wheeler Georgia. Bob Arzberger of Davenport is a Navy V-12 trainee at St Ambrose College Davenport. Cecil Brewton Jr of Des Moines enters Army basic training this month.
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Atlantic Council Proceedings May 2 1944 in Atlantic Iowa
City council met in regular session present Mayor Burnea and five councilmen. Minutes read and approved. Fire department expenses of 100 approved. Various reports approved and filed. Coal bid to Meredith approved. New night police and park caretaker appointed. Special session May 5 approved beer permits for Petersen and Beech. Claims allowed: General Fund includes payroll totals for police, janitors.
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Ames Graduates Attend Commencement in Ames
Graduates from Ames include Brayton and family, Mr. and Mrs. R. Anderson and son James, Miss Helen Christensen, and Elaine Nelson who traveled to Ames Friday for graduation exercises. Phy Ma Anderson was in the class and returned home with her parents for the summer.
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