Senators Underrated Dodgers Overrated, Scribe Says
The Washington Senators shine as a strong contender in the American League with solid pitching from Carrasquel Leonard Wynn and Candi, while the Brooklyn Dodgers disappoint with weak pitching and spotty hitting led by Billy Herman. Yankees win twice. Senators stretch to five wins in six starts. Pirates surge with 9 wins in 11.
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Washington
Ossie Bluege
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Alex Carrasquel
Dutch Leonard
Early Wynn
Milo Candini
Dodger
Brooklyn
Dodgers
Leo Durocher
Billy Herman
New York Yankees
Browns
Detroit
Bill Johnson
Joe Gordon
Yanks
Jack Salveson
Salveson
Lou Boudreau
Roy Cullendine
Tribe
Red Cross Net Meet Postponed One Week
The Red Cross tennis tournament, begun Memorial weekend, is delayed another week as courts remain damp and rain persists. All Sunday matches postponed except Cedar Rapids contests, which may be played midweek if courts dry and no further rain.
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Cincinnati Reds trade infield star to Phillies
An incomplete Cincinnati Reds report notes a trade of an infield star to the Philadelphia club, with details unclear due to damaged OCR text. The article references Nash and Dela, hinting at player movements and team changes in the baseball market.
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Cincinnati
Cinneati-Reds
Nash-yeer
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Phillies
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Clay
Quaker Oats Versus Wilsons Tonight At Daniels Park
Weather rain and wet grounds cancel Sunday plans for an M league doubleheader at Daniels Park leaving eight games postponed. If skies clear a game may be played tonight at 5 30 between Wilson and Quaker squads with Red Kelso likely opposing Anash or Bryson for the Packers.
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Quaker
Anash
Bryson
Packers
Ensign Cannon Sets World Discus Record in New York
Ensign Hugh Cannon, assistant supply officer at Staten Island Navy Base, hurled the discus 174 feet 10 48 inches to win at Randall's Field in the Metropolitan AAU track meet. The existing world mark is 174 feet 2 14 inches set by Willy Schroeder of Germany.
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New York
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Hugh Cannon
Staten Island Navy Base
Randall's Field
Willy Schroeder
Germany
Count Fleet Nears All Time Money Mark in 1943 Races
The Count Fleet looks set to surpass Gallant Fox as racing's top money winner for a single year. With Belmont win boosting his 1943 earnings to about 174 055 and career total to 250 300, he threatens Whirlaway and Gallant Fox’s marks, targeting June 19 Aqueduct races before a possible Arlington Classic run.
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Gilberts
Count Fleet
Moneybags
Gallant Fox
Whirlaway
Sunny Jim Fitzsimmons
Gallant Galloper
Fox
Aqueduct
Whirly
Ott Rates Cardinals Likely Pennant Winner Over Dodgers
Manager Mel Ott of the Giants rates the St Louis Cardinals as the stronger pennant contender ahead of the Los Angeles Dodgers, signaling confidence in the Cardinals' chances this season.
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Dodgers
Detroit and Washington Split Doubleheader in Evening Action
Detroit and Washington traded wins in a doubleheader as Pyle secured the first victory for Detroit while Overmire and Fagan turned in winning efforts for the second game. Marked by timely hits, errors by Metro and Wakefield, and solid pitching, the twin bill concluded with Brooklyn suffering a Chicago setback in a later game.
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Navy vets turned stars lift sport myth to navy aviation
Organized baseball figures Harman and Timm praise Ted Williams Pesky and Bob Kennedy for cadet performance at Iowa Preflight and Iowa U, noting Williams and Pesky maintained poise and effort despite major league pay. Kennedy excelled academically and aimed for navy pilot training, while all three embraced service over big salaries. Conservation officer Ray Beckman releases 2000 bullheads at Robins Lake to boost fishing turnout, arguing publicity ensures fair access.
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Timm
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Ray Beckman
Robins Lake
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Baseball scoreboard shows early NL results and next games
National and American league standings and Sunday results listed with team records and brief game outcomes. Brooklyn beat Chicago 5-3 in 11 innings. Cincinnati beat Boston in 14. St Louis defeated Philadelphia. Pittsburgh routed New York. Monday games include Brooklyn at Pittsburgh.
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Skeeter Newsome
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SneRCAS ASSOCIATION. ASULTS SUNDAY Atwauer 5
Indianapolis hosts Sund ay games with partial scores for three matches. Toledo shows 1 1, partnersolis 14 4 with other games postponed.
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Atwauer
Indianapolis
piRnersolis
Toledo
Football’s wartime service and sports heroes across seas
AP report notes Col Dick Hanley saying football entertains troops overseas and hardens those who never played. highlights include Jack Charvat from Tulsa, Private Mike Jarmoluk’s delayed overcoat, and reminiscences of Lou Klein, Stan Musial, Barney McCosky, all tied to naval and Army postings and wartime sports coverage.
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Dick Hanley
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Marines
Washington Touchdown Club
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Jack Charvat
Tulsa
Okla
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Lou Klein
Stan Musial
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Bernard Kahn
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Fla, Naval Air Station
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Daytona Beach
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Navy Flight Prep
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Ohio
Dorazio Faces Franklin Tonight in Chicago Heavyweight Showdown
Gus Dorazio of Philadelphia meets Lem Franklin of Cleveland in a 10 round bout as he seeks to defend his top 10 ranking. Dorazio has beaten Harry Bobo and Bob Pastor but is viewed as an easy target by Franklin backers. Also on the card Freddie Fidu cia faces Nate Bolden in another 10 round heavyweight bout in Chicago.
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Gus Dorazio
Philadelphia
Lem Franklin
Cleveland
Dorazio
Harry Bobo
Bob Pastor
Franklin
Freddie Fiduccia
Newark
N. J
Nate Bolden
Minneapolis Loses Protest Over Key Play in St Paul Victory
In Columbus Ohio on May 31 Minneapolis protested a St Paul league win, alleging Joe Vosmik’s fly ball was not properly caught. League President George M Trautman upheld the umpires, ruling Vosmik out after Powell appeared to momentarily hold the ball.
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Minneapolis
St. Paul
George M. Trautman
Joe Vosmik
Millers
Jake Powell
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Trautman
Vosmik
Yankees Pitchers Face Draft Board Re-exam Monday
New York Yankees pitcher Ai ley Donald and outfielder Bud Metheny were set to appear before their draft boards on Monday. Donald, now classified 4-5, is to undergo a re-examination.
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Ailey Donald
Rooie
Bud Metheny
New York Yankees
Donald
Seems Only Yesterday That Kinnick Was Tops
Nile Kinnick and the 1939 Iowa Hawkeyes dominated headlines as he earned Heisman and Maxwell recognition. The shy Omaha native carried American youth ideals, choosing law studies over pro fame, before war interrupted his promising future.
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Minnesota
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Eddie
Omaha
Iowa City
Kinrick
Cresco Man Wins 16 Yard Title at State Trapshoot
Cedar Falls Iowa hosted a one day state trapshoot drawing 150 shooters. William Bentz Cresco posted a perfect 100 100 to win the 16 yard amateur championship. John John Spirit Lake took the state professional title with 99. Frank Smith Iowa City won handicap and doubles titles. Russell John Spirit Lake won junior title. Contests included class winners Cliff Simpkins Fort Dodge Lew Livingood Centerville Joe Kautzky Fort Dodge and John Hockstedler Rock Rapids.
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William Bentz
Cresco
John John
Spirit Lake
Bentz
Cliff Simpkins
Fort Dodge
Cedar Rapids
G. R. High
Frank Lightner
Marie Kautz
Grant
Frank Smith
Iowa City
Russell John
Lew Livingood
Centerville
Joe Kautzky
John Hockstedler
Rock Rapids
Wisconsin
Mllinois
Nebraska
DiMaggio Leads Santa Ana Army Club To Two Wins
In Anaheim California Joe DiMaggio stars for the Santa Ana army air baseball club as they beat Northrop Aviation 12 to 3 and the Deming Dusters 8 to 1. DiMaggio collected hits in both games extending his consecutive game hitting streak to 16.
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Joe DiMaggio
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Santa Ana Army Air Baseball Club
Army Flyers
Northrop Aviation
Deming Dusters
DiMaggio
Household Finance loan offer with low charges
A compact ad from Household Finance promotes 25 and 50 dollar salary loans repaid quickly with minimal cost. It emphasizes no endorsers, borrowing on earning ability, and flexible repayment options including weekly and monthly plans. It notes car and furniture loans and urges quick private transactions via phone, letter, or visit.
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