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Newspaper

Atlantic News Telegraph

Location

Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1946

Page

2

Conn to Dethrone Louis in Yankee Stadium Showdown

AP scribe predicts Billy Conn will upset Joe Louis in a high stakes title bout at Yankee Stadium on a Wednesday night. The article notes Conn's improved conditioning and speed, Louis aging with a changed trainer dynamic and slower reflexes, and debates whether Louis can counter Conn’s punch and quick start.

Sid Feder Greenwood Lake N.d Billy Conn Joe Louis Billy Yankee Stadium Joe Sweet William Louie Uncle Sam Sammy Schipani Jack Blackburn Manny Seamon Pompton Lakes Conn

Atlantic Juniors Fall Short in High-Scoring Loss to Malvern

Malvern defeats Atlantic 18 to 17 after leading 6 8 0 0 0 6 0 0 0. Atteberry pitched for Malvern with eight strikeouts, while Atlantic used three hurlers. The game featured multiple extra-base hits and errors, with key swings from Stagdill, Ellis, Morgan, and Phillips for Atlantic and McClure, Williams, and Atteberry for Malvern.

Atlantic Junior Legion Woose Malvern Sunnyside Field Atteberry Atlantic Starhill Ellis Morgan Taylor Guttenfelder Stagdill Phillips McClure Williams Smith Staghill Lincoln Bird Zanders Hirtiman Kruse Eee G If Atlantic Andersen Aldag Preston Cohrs Prall Kunze Clausen Rhe Mal Vern Keller Exall

Unclear Baseball Lineup and Pitching Totals

The fragment lists players Kunze Clausen Atteberry Prall and Kunze again with numbers indicating outs or scores. It records struck outs by Prall Kunze and Atteberry and hits allowed by Prall Kunze Clausen and Atteberry.

Kunze Clausen Atteberry Prall

Major League Leaders by the Associated Press NL and AL tallies

Statistics show leaders in batting runs and RBIs for the National and American Leagues. Key figures include Musial Walker Hopp Slaughter Ennis Vernon Pesky Williams and Williams Williams in several categories with pitchers Highe Rush Ruffing Caldwell and others posting perfect records or strong marks.

Associated Press Walker Brooklyn Hopp Boston Musial St. Louis Slaughter Ennis Philadelphia Holmes Cavarretta Chicago Mize New York Reiser Highe Rush Vernon Washington Williams Pesky Doerr Edwards Cleveland Keller Greenberg Detroit Case Stirnweiss Caldwell

Millers Reach Fourth With 14th Straight Win

Minneapolis Millers climb to fourth with a 7-2 win over Columbus and a 10-7 nightcap as they extend a 14-game winning streak. St Paul Saints maintain lead by sweeping Toledo, while Kansas City and Indianapolis post four homers apiece in a double bill. Al Lyons hits a three-run homer for the Blues in the first game and Russ Burns delivers a late six-run rally in the second.

Associated Press Minneapolis Millers American Association Columbus Millers Wayne McLeland Bill Lefebvre St. Paul Saints Toledo Kansas City Indianapolis Blues al Lyons Russ Burns Louisville Colonels Milwaukee Brewers

Herman Produces For Braves Upon Arriving In Hub

Billy Herman, acquired from Brooklyn for Catcher Stu Hofforth, drives in the Braves first run in Boston's doubleheader with Cincinnati. He later hits a go ahead double, scoring two tied to a 2-1 win and a 2-0 victory as Mort Cooper and Hank Edwards star in various games across the league.

Joe Reichler Associated Progs Billy David Harum Southworth Boston Braves Wigwam Billy Herman Brooklyn Stu Hofforth Herman Braves Boston Cincinnati Reds Connie Ryan Ryan Phil Masi St. Louis Cardinals Ray Sanders Johnny Hopp Danny Litwhiler Ernie White The Redbirds Johnny Barrett Pittsburgh Mike McCormick Jim Konstanty Si Johnson Philadelphia Phils Emerson Roser New York Yankees Don Padgett Dodgers Konstanty Mort Cooper Cardinal Ed Wright Cooper Chicago Cubs Dixie Walker Bruins Ebbets’ Field Kirby Highe S New York Giants Polo Grounders al Rbrazle Johnny Mize Walker Cooper Boston Red Sox Chicago White Sox White Sox Windy City Boys Bosox St. Louis Browns Yankees Tex Shirley Detroit Washington Senators Philadelphia Phills Pirates Phils Cleveland Philadelphia Athletics Bobby Feller Hank Edwards Felix Mackiewicz Buh

McCarthy Signs with Dodgers of All America Conference

Jim McCarthy, former end at Ilingis and player for the Honolulu Marines, signs with the Dodgers of the All-America Conference. The Lockport Illinois native joined the team after a stint in college and service football.

McCarthy Dodgers New York Jim McCarthy Honolulu Marines Ilingis Dodgers Lockport

Omaha Golfer Wins Open Day Tourney at Country Club

Warren Hotz of Omaha won the Atlantic open day medal play tournament at the Country Club yesterday. Roy Severson of Denison was runner up in the championship flight with 112 to Hotz 109. About 95 players from southwestern Iowa and Omaha competed despite heat and wind, with multiple flight winners and runners up named across divisions.

Warren Hotz Omaha Country Club Roy Severson Denison Hotz Iowa Reg Barker Floyd Hord Conneil Bluffs Barker Ken Burroughs Creston W. KE. Woodman Guthrie Center Bill Adams John Coen Harold Cozad Red Oak Cliff Johnson Council Bluffs C. V. van Scoy Charles Mitchell Dr. R. C. Griffith Casey

Mangrum Wins National Open in Drama Filled Playoff

Lloyd Mangrum of Los Angeles defeated Byron Nelson and Vic Ghezzi in a double playoff to capture the national open title. The 31 year old, known for his World War II service, gained a late 16th hole lead before holding off the two challengers on the final green amid night headlights.

Fritz Howell Cleveland Ray Mangrum Lloyd Mangrum Los Angeles Golfdam Caterbury — Golf Club Byron Nelson Toledo Vic Ghezzi Knoxville Tenn Ghenzi Nelson Mangrum Ghezzi Europe

Inverness Invitational Preview Highlights Local Competitors

Mangrum targets this weeks Inverness Invitational in Toledo and Columbus Ohio with Ghezzi and Nelson also planning July visits to the events. The edition notes early season invites and athlete lineups across Ohio venues.

Inverness Toledo Ohio Columbus, Ohio Ghezzi and Nelson

Davenport Twins Top Decatur to Regain Lead in Three I League

The Davenport Cubs regained sole possession of first in the Three I League by sweeping Decatur 4-3 in 14 innings and 3-0 behind Lammers two hits. Danville lost the lead after Waterleo’s 7-6 comeback as Evansville split with Quincy. Springfield and Terre Haute split doubleheaders with late-inning surge by Terre Haute and a three-run first inning by Springfield.

Associated Press Davenport Cubs Danville Decatur Cubs Commies Lammers Waterleo Zame Evansville Quincy Quincey Schulenburg Reardon Springfield Terre Haute

Anita Guests Welcome Kin and Out-of-Town Visitors

Anita residents hosted Mr and Mrs Lester King and their relatives Raymond Griest and wife from Berthoud Colorado and Victor Griest from Burns Oregon. Mrs Amelia King accompanied the Raymond Griests to Loveland Colorado for the summer. Gerald Dunusmire of Monroe planned a move for his family, visiting Thursday.

Anita Lester King Raymond Griest Berthoud Colo Victor Griest Burns, Ore Amelia King Raymond

Local notes on residents and visitors in town

July 1 residents change addresses as Myr Dunsmire of Monroe represents Pfister Hybrid Seed Company while Anita Miss Ruby Robison works at Donald Petersen store in Cumberland. Mr and Mrs Ted Benning left for Long Beach California after weeks visiting. Mrs Leitha Coe and Mrs Carl Claussen visited Des Moines.

Walter Dorsey Myr Dunsmire Pfister Hybrid Seed Company Monroe Anita Ruby Robison Donald Petersen Cumberland Ted Benning Long Beach Cal Leitha Coe Carl Claussen Des Moines

Wiota Briefs Highlight Local and Family Moves

Wiota notes Mrs Gene Hiatt from Lamond Oklahoma visited for business after moving here two years ago. Her son Clint resides in California. Homer West of Los Angeles and Mrs A C Holmes with granddaughter Miss Hetty from Chickasha Oklahoma traveled to Minneapolis to visit relatives following a stay at Mrs Fred Wests home.

Wiota Gene Hiatt Lamond Okla Clint California Homer West Los Angeles A. C. Holmes Hetty Chickasha Minneapolis Fred West

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