Nova Holding Out for Finish Fight
Joe DiMaggio dominates New York sports chatter as he drives the Dodgers from top spot. Lou Nova presses for a 20 round finish fight with Billy, aiming for Detroit or Havana, while other notes cover Fain bids, Wakefield’s deal, and quirky baseball gossip about Babe Ruth and Augie Galan.
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Joe III
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Metz Sets 36 Hole Golf World Record In Kankakee Open
Dick Metz, Chicago pro, shot 63 and 68 for a 131 total over the final 36 holes of the Kankakee Open, setting a new world record for 36 holes in tournament play. He finished second to Lloyd Mangrum in the 72 hole event, with the USGA confirming the official sanction. Previous 36 hole mark was 132 held by Lawson Little Henry Cotton and Jim Ferrier.
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Antinoff Captures Washington County Golf Title
Phil Antinoff of Washington Country Club won the 1941 Washington County golf tournament with 157 for 36 holes at Wellman. Wayne Lewis finished one stroke behind. Don Taylor tied with T. R. Phillips at 159 after afternoon round. Russell Ross and Sid Smith also posted 162 and 163 totals.
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Packers Top Chelsea Red Tops 8-4 Behind Kenney
Kenney pitched for Wilson with Holland in the battery as the Packers defeated Chelsea 8-4. Tesar Benda and Harden starred for Chelsea. Wilson hosts Chelsea at Kenners Park Sunday July 6. inquiries to James Smith Chelsea Iowa or Chelsea 101.
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Boxing results from multiple venues reported by Associated Press
Providence results show Buddy Knox defeating Lorenze Pack 19 7 as Teddy Yarest outpoints Jimmy Youngs in North Little Rock Beb Sikes knocks out Erish Mickey Slaves while mentions of Tes eerie an icomer and Pine Ark appear in fragmented entries from Milwaukee.
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Ted Williams Hits .404 As Williams Stays Hot
The column notes Ted Williams batting .404 with 56 RBIs in 63 games for the Boston Red Sox amid a page of sports chatter. It mentions DiMaggio's streak pursuit, Billy Scott, and other sports odds while reflecting on boxing, golf, and baseball headlines of the era.
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Two Heavyweights Ready to Clash Next Month
Promoters announce a heavyweight bout with two giants set for next month. Both fighters bring unmatched weight and power, drawing attention from fans and sports media. The event promises a dramatic showdown with potential for a ring collapse if the exchanges grow too fierce.
Iowa coaches approve 123 officials for football and basketball
Waterloo Iowa conference leaders announced 123 officials were approved for football and basketball with a reduced overall list. Ed Moore Jr outlined mailings for official applications and that football date assignments will be set by July 15 while non conference games fall outside conference supervision.
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Ike Harschbarger
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Jack North
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John O'Donnell
Dick Pemble
Burlington
Clayton Peterson
Leonard Raffensperger
Vorest Rittters
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