Victory National golf event field draws armed forces stars
Chicago June 15 Not for secrecy but due to policy many stars from the armed forces are expected to play in the Victory National golf championship at Edgewater. Chick Harbert Lawson Little Vic Gheezi Horton Staith and others remain in the U S field along with Hogan and Nelson. The piece notes Hogan stayed in the southwest and Little’s recent amateur and open wins are highlighted.
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Lawson Little
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Hutchinson
Kan
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Am Sneed
Vic Gheezi
Horton Staith
Willie
Jim
Ben Hogan
George S. May
Jimmy Thomson
Feas
Byron Nelson
Jag McSpaden
Sam Byrd
Craig Wood
U.S.G.A
Little
Hogan
Jones
L. A
Johnstown
Armstrong 11-5 Choice To Whip Al Davis Tonight
New York June 15 Henry Armstrong former welterweight champion was 8 to 5 favorite to beat Al Davis in a 10 round welterweight bout at Madison Square Garden. Armstrong plans a patient start then a late charge while Davis expects a punch heavy duel. About 16 000 spectators anticipated with potential gate around 76000 dollars.
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New York
Henry Armstrong
Ummy Davis
Madison Square Garden
Davis
Armatrong
Eventful All Star Game Set for Aug 30 in Evanston
The 11th annual all star football game will be played August 30 at Dyche Stadium Northwestern University Evanston. Proceeds go to charity. The Chicago Bears will face top college stars though balloting is cancelled due to many players in service. Last year profits exceeded 60000 with a 27 7 victory over the Washington Redskins.
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Chicago
Sponsora
Dyche Stadium
Evannston
Northwestern University
Chicago Bears
All- Stars
Washington Redskins
Nelson Heads List of Favorites in Red Cross Tourney
New Rochelle New York June 15 INS Tuned up by preliminary competition the 72 hole Red Cross Open began with war bonds and cash on the line. Byron Nelson was the leading favorite with Jag McSpaden Slammin Sam Byrd and Craig Wood making up the big four. Others include Toney Penna Vic Chezzi Wilfie Cox Willie MacFarlane Wild Bill Mehlhorn Bill Kaiser Johnny Farrell Gene Sarazen Paul Runyan.
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New Rochelle
N. Y
Byron Nelson
Sready
Jag McSpaden
Slammin
Sam Byrd
New York Yankees
Babe Ruth
Craig Wood
Chile’s nitrate region shines with riches and coal
The article notes the north Chilean nitrate region yields nitrate of soda along with iodine salt borax and sulphur and includes copper iron manganese gold and silver ores. It adds that farther south there are sizable coal deposits and frames it as notable regional wealth.
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Chile
Vosmik Returns to Play for Washington Nationals
Joe Vosmik former star outfielder for the Indians and Red Sox ends retirement to sign with the Washington Nationals. He spent last season with Minneapolis in the American Association and had been on a war job.
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Joe Vosmik
Cleveland Indians
Boston Red Sox
Washington Nats
Vosmik
Minneapolis
American Association
Walters Reaches 10th Win as Reds Top Pirates in 11 Innings
Bucky Walters, renowned third baseman, secured his 10th victory of the season with a 3 to 2 11 inning win over the Pittsburgh Pirates. Cincinnati rallied from behind twice while rain delayed the game, lifting the Reds a game behind in NL pennant chase.
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Bucky Walters
Cincinnati Reds
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Reds
Piburgh Pirates
Pirates
Cardinals
Chicago Cubs
Mort Cooper
Cubs
New York Yankees
Washington Senators
St. Louis Browns
Chicago White Sox
George McQuinn
Boston Red Sox
Philadelphia Athletics
Pinkey Woods
Detroit Tigers
Cleveland Indians
Tribe
Rufus Gentry
Baseball Figures Show AL Standings and Wednesday Results
AL leaders list St Louis Boston Detroit New York Chicago Cleveland Washington Philadelphia with records and games behind. Wednesday results include Boston Philadelphia Detroit Cleveland New York Washington St Louis Chicago. upcoming matchups feature Haefner Hughson Reynolds Trout Harris and Barrett Garrett Lehrman Feldman.
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Boston
Detroit
New York
Chicago
Cleveland
Washington
Philadelphia
Borony
Haefner
Harris
Hughson
Trout
Reynolds
Pittsburg
Cincinnati
Brooklyn
Pittsburgh
C. Barrett
R. Garrett
Roe
Lehrman
Gregg
Feldman
Insect Battle on Home Front Uses Fats Sprays
Home front reports describe using liquids and powders made from fatty acids to combat the Japanese beetle. Soaps and resins from used fats keep the preparations soluble for spraying and help by clogging the beetles breathing tubes to supplement poisons.
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Nippon
Carbon Blade Trims Metal On Airplane Parts
A wood saw with a carbon steel blade cuts metal parts for airplanes, the blade moving at 12 000 feet per minute. Grain Vitamin Yellow corn is stated as the only grain source of vitamin A. A safety warning urges drivers to slow near children and be able to stop instantly if needed.
Lewis News Social Notes Include Local Visits
Lewis residents report weekend visits from several relatives and friends. Jay Bliss and family of Shambaugh, Donald Bliss at Tyndall Field in Florida, plus Gordon Gress of Lewis, Harry Travis of Atlantic partied with Ernest Haworth and others. Haineis visitors LeRoy Livingston and Mary Haworth family connected to Donald Haworth, while Fred Casady and Claude Casady visited Council Bluffs. Des Moines guests include Mrs. George Marston Randall Gehman visiting Lewis friends.
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Ernest Haworths
Fred Casady
Claude Casady
Council Bluffs
George Marston
Randall
Ralph Gehman
Des Moines
Lewis
Payroll Savings Rise in Des Moines for 1944 War Bonds
The Iowa war finance committee reports payroll savings deductions for war bond purchases in the first four months of 1944 totaling 2,591,586 more than 1943. Deductions reached 11,344,865 compared with 8,753,279 in the same period last year. Drive slowly when traveling.
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Des Moines
Iowa War Finance Committee
Wherry Concedes Death of Anti Poll Tax Measure
Senator Kenneth Wherry said the anti poll tax constitutional amendment faces likely death this session. He noted 35 GOP senators support the measure and it would need a miracle to exit committee. The bill is under judiciary subcommittee review after failed attempts to report out favorably.
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Raymond Wilcove
Washington
INS
Kenneth S. Wherry
Nebd
Senate
GOP
Wherry
Senate Judiciary
House
Walnut Man Sells Harness Business and Moves to Casper
Walnut N H Lewis who ran a harness shop for five years held a closing out sale of the business and household goods. He plans to make his home in Casper Wyoming with his daughter Mrs Elmer Johnston. His son Fred who worked with him and Mrs Lewis left for Chicago where Fred will seek work. Save All Your Tis Cans.
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Walnut
N. H. Lewis
Casper
Wyo
Elmer Johnston
Fred
Lewis
Chicago
Telephone Call Lines for News-Telegraph Service
A telephone call to any listed number or to the News-Telegraph office provides service.
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News-Telegraph
LIFT RATIONING ON WINES MONDAY
Des Moines announces lifting wine rationing in all state liquor stores for the week of June 1. An extra pint of whisky will be allowed same week with resumed fifth or quart monthly in July. Stores will sell permit books June 26 to July 1.
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Dick R. Linie
Iowa Liquor Control Commission
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