Foxx Leaves Red Sox in Waiver to Cubs
Boston waives Jimmy Foxx a 35 year old famed righty slugger and sells him to Jim Wilson's Chicago Cubs after rib fracture during batting practice. Foxx, legendary Athletics star from 1926 to 1935, posted a .332 lifetime batting average and 58 homers in 1932 season, three time AL MVP, and joins the Cubs as a pinch hitter option.
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Juke Girl Ends at Capitol Tonight. Queen and Davis Side Show
The Juke Girl finishes its Capitol Theater run tonight. Ellery Queen continues with Desperate Chance, while The Letter and Four Jacks and a Jill join new shows tomorrow starring Bette Davis. The Great Man's Lady debuts next week.
Death sentence for Gen Zaimoff in Sofia execution
Radio Berlin reported that Gen Vladimir Zaimoff former Bulgarian war minister and five others were sentenced to death in Sofia for espionage for Russia Zaimoff was executed immediately after the ruling sending shock through Sofia and international circles.
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Bettina May Be Only Man Louis Refused to Oppose
Boxing columnist Harry Grayson notes Melio Bettina could be the only man Joe Louis Barrow ever refused to fight. Louis avoids southpaws, betting on his right hand and countering past mainly orthodox rivals. Bettina would trade his chance for a title run, though Louis insists on only facing southpaws among themselves and keeps fighters wary of the arena.
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Charley Massera
Lee Ramage
Patsy Perroni
Hans ‘Birkie
Natie Brown
Buddy Taylor
Terre Haute
Len
Tendler
Benny Leonard
Leonard
Smoky Joe
Four Teams Set To Play in Junior Loop Softball Here
Four teams have been organized to play in the junior league softball season here. Harold Remley, director of play grounds, announced last night that efforts are under way to open the 1942 season next Monday with an eight club circuit. The Jefferson City Lions Club athletic committee sponsors the league for a fifth straight year in cooperation with the WPA recreational division. Boys 15 and under may enter, with I. W. Van Laningham the league director handling entries at City Park from 8 to 11 a.m. today through Friday. Entry deadline is 9 p.m. Friday. Games will be at City Park from 8 to 10 a.m. Monday through Friday, with one game early, then two games per day later. Teams already formed are the Wildcats, Little Pirates, Lutherans, and Columbian Squires.
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Jefferson City Lions _ club
WPA
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Henry Brock Named Grid Coach at Southwestern
Henry Brock resigning from Emporia College will head Southwestern football during Nolan's navy leave. He will also serve as assistant basketball coach. Brock previously coached at La Harpe Kansas high school and is a graduate of Pittsburgh Teachers College.
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Southwestern College
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Dick) Nolan
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Southwestern
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Pittsburgh Teachers College
Probable Pitchers in Today's League Games
Major league preview lists probable starters for June 1. Chicago at New York Humphries facing Bonham. Detroit at Philadelphia Trucks versus Harris. St. Louis at Washington Gatehouse versus Wynn. Cleveland at Boston Harder versus Wagner. Brooklyn Higbe versus Wilkie. New York Sunkel versus Lee. Philadelphia Johnson versus Riddle or Derringer. Boston Tobin versus Cooper.
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Bonham
Detroit
Philadelphia
Trucks
R. Harris
St. Louis
Washington
Gatehouse
Wynn
Cleveland
Boston
Harder
Wagner
Brooklyn
Pittsburgh
Higbe
Wilkie
Sunkel
Lee
Cincinnati
Johnson
Riddle
Derringer
Tobin
Cooper
First United States census of 1790 records four million people
The 1790 census marked the first national population count in the United States, reporting about 4,000,000 residents across the new nation. It established early demographic baselines and informed apportionment and governance.
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Babe Phelps Aims at 1942 NL Batting Title
Ernest Gordon Babe Phelps, Pirates catcher, has raised his average to .373 and leads the NL batting race. His past years show a pattern of hot springs and strong seasons, including .364 and .308 tallies, fueling belief he can sustain a title bid.
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Dodgers
Axis Forces Struggle in British Trap
Axis forces press a two-pronged offense aimed at Rommel's African corps near Tobruk, with the British line holding at Ain El Gazala to Bir Hacheim. RAF strikes target supply and air centers as Rommel moves east of the line, while a diary link to Hitler nears reveals Crüewell’s contacts. rattlesnakes noted for mating calls.
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Africa
Dodgers and Yanks Boast Big Margins
New York Yankees lead the American League by eight games and the Brooklyn Dodgers by six in the National League as the two teams opened the season with dominant early margins. The Yankees dominated 21 of 25 recent games, with Detroit the perceived strongest challenger. White Sox and Browns rose to contend, while Dodgers beat Boston eight times this year and injuries plagued St. Louis and Cincinnati squads.
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Harry Craft
Surface Repairs to Be Made on State Highways
The Missouri highway department plans extensive surface repairs and retreatments this spring. About 3290 miles of bituminous and oil mat highways will be worked on, funded entirely by state money. Major retreatments are under way on routes including U S 24 east of Moberly to Madison, Route 4 east of Maryville through several counties, Route 13 Osceola to Humansville, U S 160 east of Lamar to Greenfield, Route 112 in Barry County, and Route 2 and Route 5 south to Marceline.
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Gentry
Harrison
Mercer
Putnam
Schuyler
Osceola
Humansville
St. Clair County
Lamar
Barton
Dade
Greenfield
Barry County
Roaring River Site Park
Seligman
Marceline
Linn County
Keytesville
Complain to Council Over Flood Damage
City council debated flood damage from Weir's Creek after last week’s storm. The mayor urged resuming sewer work on West Highway 50 and praised City Engineer Fowler for proving necessity. Aldermen approved funding moves for John T Whyte and coal bin readiness at East and West End stations.
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Curtis
Weir's Creek
22 Nurses From Bataan Arrive in Australia
The War Department reports 22 United States Army nurses recently stationed in the Philippines have arrived in Australia. General MacArthur notes most served on Bataan and Corregidor, leaving the Philippines just days before Corregidor’s fall. Names and next of kin addresses accompany the roster.
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War Department
Philippines
Australia
Douglas MacArthur
Bataan Peninsula
Corregidor Island
Corregidor
North America s first carillon installed in Toronto church
North America records its first carillon installation at Metropolitan Methodist Church in Toronto Ontario Canada marking a milestone in Canadian music history.
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Toronto
Ontario
Canada
Dyck Hurls No Hitter to Beat Shamrock Bar
Dyck pitched a no hit no run game with 14 strikeouts as American Shoes defeated Shamrocks 8 0 in a Senior league softball game at City Park. Shamrocks threatened in the last inning but Dyck retired the side to seal the win. Rost and Lueckenhoff contributed two hits each for the winners.
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Dean Mitchell
Griffith
Mitchell
Fanning Nieman
Marsh
Rost
Lueckenhoff
Wright
Columbian Squires
Missouri Power and Light
Riley
van Loo
Herb Kolb
Ed Morris
Accidental Explosion Sinks American Tanker at Tampico
In Tampico, an accidental explosion aboard the American tanker Cdcalilao caused the ship to sink. At least four men died and 20 were injured, with five workers reported missing. General Anacleto López said the mishap stemmed from carelessness in loading and an inquiry is underway. Fourteen American crew members were among the injured.
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Senate Votes $10 Pension Hike for World War I Vets
Washington June 1 AP The Senate approved a $10 monthly pension increase for veterans of the first World War with non service connected total and permanent disabilities. The measure sent to the House would replace a $40 monthly pension set a year ago for all World War I veterans at age 65. The raise affects about 80 000 individuals and costs roughly $9.5 million annually.
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Indian Sign on Cottage Sign Remains Curious in Connecticut
In Burlington Connecticut a cottage sign reads Me makidzenpup meaning Me, ma, kids and pup. The sign sits on a Lake Gerda cottage where Indian names like Pocetopaug Yangumboag and Wononskopomuz are common and draw little attention.
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Connecticut
Pup
Mount Kamet Eighth Largest Peak to Be Climbed
Mount Kamet in the Himalayas stands as the highest mountain ever climbed by humans and ranks as the eighth largest peak in the world.
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Band and Orchestra Accessories at Leroy Hackman Music Co
Leroy Hackman Music Co at 1208 Lee offers instruments, repairs, and accessories for bands and orchestras. Call 3692 or 1776 for details on selections, service, and instrument upkeep.
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Leroy Hackman Music Co
Lee
Gehrig Remains Vivid In Yankee Memory
Whitney Martin recalls Lou Gehrig’s impact beyond baseball as the Giants era fades. The Bronx icon’s quiet strength and record streak defined a generation, with fans still picturing him at first base after Ruth’s shadow. Gehrig’s legacy endures without trophies or plaques.
Romans Adopted Greek Art as Their Own Form
The Romans largely adopted their art from the conquered Greeks shaping styles and techniques across sculpture painting and architecture. Greek influence is evident in portrait sculpture temple design and decorative motifs that traveled from Hellenistic centers to Roman public spaces and private houses.
Standings Spotlight from the Major Baseball League
Open date for all clubs. day's schedule shows Boston at St Louis and New York at Chicago. Brooklyn visits Pittsburgh while later games feature St Louis at Washington and Detroit at Philadelphia with Chicago at New York and Cleveland at Boston on the night slate.
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Cincinnati
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Pittsburgh
Philadelphia
Detroit
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Wee
Washington
Danny Friend Dies at 69 After 17-Year Baseball Run
Danny Friend, former pitcher for the Chicago Cubs Columbus Kansas City and Minneapolis, died today in Chillicothe Ohio. He was 69 and had a 17-year professional baseball career.
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Chains Should Be Allowed To Creep Not Fit Too Tight
A guidance note argues that chains should creep rather than fit tightly over tires to prevent wear and improve traction. It discusses practical fitting methods and cautions against excessive tension that can damage wheels.
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