Slaughter’s throw seals 4 3 Cardinal win in Game Two
Enos Slaughter’s rapid throw from right to third base on Buddy Hassett’s eighth inning single cut down George Stainback and preserved a 4-3 victory for the St. Louis Cardinals in Game Two of the 1942 World Series. Beazley won in his first Series start as the Cardinals moved even with the Yankees at New York for the rest of the series.
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Shellsburg Wins In Extra Frames Over Urbana
In a ten inning game Shellsburg Warriors beat Urbana High 4 to 3 after extra frames. The decisive run came in the bottom of the tenth on two Urbana errors and a Shellsburg base hit. Fix earned the win and Rice took the loss with a triple by Fix and a Wright double highlighting Shellsburg’s offence. Hepker doubled for Urbana.
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Four Prep Elevens In Action Tonight
Roosevelt Wilson at Hill Park headlines Cedar Rapids football night as McKinley meets Iowa City and Franklin plays Clinton. Roosevelt Wilson kick off at 7 45 p.m. in a three game program with Cedar Rapids fans following the Mississippi conference action.
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World Series Notes Highlight Yanks Cards Second Game
1942 World Series report describes balls landing in stands not returned, fans keeping them, and a cautious crowd at St Louis with stars like DiMaggio and Musial. Red Ruffing seeks no hitter, Beazley shines, and field conditions slow play as Jim D from DiMaggio leads outfield defense.
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Stastny Tops City Bowling With 648 In Red Crown Parlor
Tom Stastny rolled 648 pins across 221 233 194 for top score in the Red Crown Parlor City league. Frank Rocarek totaled 615 while matching games 177 257 181, keeping a calm display as bench jockeying remained quiet and players joked lightly during the session.
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Sox Take Another Fall Out of Cubs in Chicago
The Chicago Cubs struggle in the 1942 city series as they lose two day games and head to Comiskey Park for the third clash. The White Sox, aiming for a repeat of last year's four straight wins, rallied from a one run deficit to score four in the eighth and win 9 to 1 over the Cubs.
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Cards Yanks May Have to Scramble For Train Tickets
Washington reports that if the World Series goes beyond five games, the Yankees and Cardinals must travel like other travelers. An ODT order limits special railroad cars to certain groups, so the teams must seek standard reservations and regular Pullman trains. The clubs return to St Louis Tuesday only if a sixth or seventh game is required after three games in New York.
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Iowa Grappler Pitted Against Elmer Tonight
Mildred Burke defends her title against hillbilly duo Elvira and Elmer Snodgrass in a grudge semi final at Memorial Coliseum. Mae Weston battles Elvira while Ken Fenelon debuts for injured Big Boy Adams in a heavyweight clash. Doors open 7 pm with 8 30 pm start. Joe Benson hosts, Gilbert Martin times, Alex Fidler referees.
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Dubuque
Ken
Joe Benson
Gilbert Martin
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Tokle Volunteers for Ski Regiment
New York AP Torger Tokle Norwegian ski jumper enlisted in the U S army Thursday and applied for the 87th Mountain Infantry ski troops. After teeth corrective work he was passed on a second try and sent to a reception center without the usual 14 day furlough.
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Fairfax Gun Club Opens Sunday After Two P.M.
The Fairfax Gun Club will resume operations on Sunday after 2 p.m. Members and visitors are invited to attend the reopening as restrictions ease and regular shooting hours resume.
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