Cardinals Bolster Pennant Hopes in Litwhiler Deal
The St. Louis Cardinals acquired dangerous Dan Litwhiler from Philadelphia and also gained Earl Naylor while sending Coaker Triplett Dain Clay and Buster Adams to the Phillies. Litwhiler, a former school teacher from Ringtown Pa, headlines a move to boost a struggling roster as the Cards chase the pennant with a strong pitching staff and renewed punch.
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Buster Adams
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Willie Pep Outlines His Boxing Schedule in Boston
Willie Pep, the world featherweight champion, detailed his plans for the month before he ships out for service. He will first face Sal Bartolo in Boston next Tuesday for his title defense, then defend against Chalky Wright in New York later this month at the Polo Grounds. Pep’s manager Lou Viscusi confirmed the June 25 date at the Polo Grounds.
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Bartolo
Chalky Wright
Pep
Sal Bartolo
Wright
New York
20Th Century Club
Polo Grounds
Lou Viscusi
Tennis Club Formed By Marengo Group
A group of young people met at the Swift and Swift law office to form a tennis club. Officers elected were Lois Jacobs president George Dillin vice president Lillian Furlong secretary treasurer. The rules committee chair Viola Obermueller with Arlene Buswell and Jean Casey prepared the rules which were accepted.
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Marengo
Swift and Swift Law Office
Lois Jacobs
George Dillin
Lillian Furlong
Viola Obermueller
Arlene Buswell
Jean Casey
Fishing Frustrations and Local Pigeon Racing News
Forest Field and Stream notes rain dampens weekend fishing prospects across Northeast Iowa. Reader Frank Towers recalls trout on the Maquoketa and urges fly tying while streams recover. Davenport pigeons report a 95 mile race with 73 birds and a new Iowa law banning interference with racing pigeons.
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Frank Towers
Davenport
Iowa
Pigeon Club
Rabbit Census Sparks Permit Plea And Fishing Tips
A New Jersey gardener seeks a permit after counting 165 rabbits in his yard, with earlier counts of six and 38, prompting advice from the state fish and game commission. The column shares practical fishing tips for trout streams and lakes in Iowa, plus a recipe for broiled bass.
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New Jersey
Oelwein Register
OPM
State Fish and Game Commission
Game Department
Snakes Brought to Town by Ansil Field and E A Pullman
Ansil Field and E A Pullman reportedly brought 15 rattlesnakes to town last week according to the Winterset Madisonian. The article notes the snakes were...
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E. A. Pullman
Winterset
Madisonian
Navy appoints Wickhorst to lead aviation physical training
The Navy names Lieut. Comdr. Frank H. Wickhorst, famed Navy Academy athlete and 1926 unanimous All-America, as officer in charge of the naval aviation physical training program. He succeeds Cmdr. J. Hamilton, now at sea, after aiding in preflight school plans and training.
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Navy
Frank H. Wickhorst
Navy Academy
Naval Aviation
Thomas J. Hamilton
Wickhorst
Hamilton
Rattlesnake Reports and Freshwater Fishing Tips
A landowner request prompts a rattlesnake thinning in Cedar Creek hills near Winterset. The article notes Iowa counties pay bounties on hundreds of snakes annually and explains denning cycles in spring and fall. It also gives watercraft fishing advice for largemouth and smallmouth bass and northern pike across lake and river habitats.
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Iowa
Orlando
Fla
Dick Savel
Cedar Rapids
Army Air Force School
Savel
Cedar Creek
Winterset
Red Cross Net Tourney Nears Finish in Cedar Rapids
Weather permitting the Red Cross tennis tournament hosted by Cedar Rapids Tennis Association and Country Club eyes a Sunday completion. Five navy Preflight cadets and Cedar Rapids players remain in men singles with women singles at semi finals.
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Cedar Rapids Tennis Association
Country Club
Navy
Iowa City
Cedar Rapids
Zamperini Reported Missing in South Pacific
Lt Louis Zamperini, Olympic 5000 meter runner and WWII bombardier, is missing in the South Pacific since May 27. His mother Mrs Anthony Zamperini of Torrance was notified.
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Los Angeles
Louis Zamperini
Berlin
Germany
Army Air Forces
South Pacific
Zamperini
von Fritsch
United States Army Air Forces
Wake Island
Wake
Anthony Zamperini
Torrance
Bombardier
Indians Trade Two For Michael Rocco
Cleveland fans learn the Indians acquired first baseman Michael Rocco from Buffalo in an outright trade. Otto Denning and Eddie Turchin move to Buffalo, with Rocco set to debut for Cleveland against Philadelphia and the two Indians to join Buffalo.
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Indians
Michael Rocco
Cleveland
Otto Denning
Eddie Turchin
Cleveland Indians
Buffalo
FINE LOUISVILLE TRIO
President George M. Troutman of the American association fined Louisville Colonels manager William Burwell and players Gilly Campbell and Steve Barath for protesting umpires decisions in a Milwaukee game last Wednesday.
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Ohio
George M. Troutman
American Association
William Burwell
Louisville Colonels
Gilly Campbell
Steve Barath
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Dahlgren Cures Home Run Insanity With Hot Streak
Babe Dahlgren, Philadelphia Phillies first baseman, backs his surge with three hits in five at Chicago against the Cubs to lift his 35 game average to .378. He has 18 hits in 38 trips on the current road trip, turning his prior career best of .267 into a standout season.
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Athletes go to Cubs FAYFAE Wayne Timm and Dahlgren eye duels
Iowa star Wayne Timm heads to Chicago to work out with the Cubs after a no hit game for Wartburg. Dahlgren, a Phillies standout, explains adjusting swing after arm soreness and aims for a strong finish as he enters martial duty considerations.
War Bond Drive Auction To Feature 36 MLB Players
In New York a war bond drive will auction 36 players from the Dodgers Giants and Yankees 12 each with bids determining a sponsor s commitment to buy bonds and cover a player s performance from June 15 to season end A billion dollar quota was set Arthur Patterson heads the committee and the winner takes the player for the season with bond purchases based on hits games won and other outcomes
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