Barons Start Strong in Southern Association Race
The Birmingham Barons opened strong in the Southern Association second half race behind Bob Ferguson as they defeated Mobile 6-2. Ferguson produced three RBIs on the day as Atlanta, after losing the first half title to Memphis, beat the Chicks 5-2 behind Ed Wright and Frank Veverka took the loss for Memphis. Nashville topped New Orleans 6-3 with Charley George leading the offense, Chattanooga beat Little Rock 7-6 with Rogovin driving in the winning run, and Ullrich held Little Rock to nine hits.
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Ed Wright
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Charley George
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Jesse Danna
Charley Cueller
New Orleans
Little Rock
Travelers
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Frank Willett
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War Production Board loosens can opener rules for brides
Washington July 7 the War Production Board eased can opener restrictions for June brides allowing iron and steel use at twice the prior rate for house hold type openers and at over two and a half times for institutional types size and weight limits were dropped reducing early limits and easing production.
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Washington
War Production Board
DAILY CROSSWORD PUZZLE CLUES AND CRYPTOQUOTE
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Golden Valley hosts marquee pro golf marathon
In Minneapolis area news, the Golden Valley course at 6 582 yards hosted a 126 hole best ball team event. Jug McSpaden and Byron Nelson led with a 61 30 5 61 best ball while wind and rain challenged front nine scoring and the field posted 62 birdies and four eagles in round one.
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Golden Valley
Jug McSpaden
Byron Nelson
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McSpaden-Nelson
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Bill Kaiser
Bob Hamilton
Les Bolstad
Joe Coria
Hamilton
Evansville
Ind
Tonev Penna
Jimmy Hines
Willie Goggin
Ben Hogan
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Army Courses Urged to Prepare Youth for Emergencies
Maj. Gen. Harry F. Hazlett urged immediate adoption of national emergency courses in schools to train boys and girls for duties during crises. He blamed pacifism and lack of responsibility for youth shock when entering the Army, speaking to the Alabama Bar Association in Montgomery.
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America
Harry F. Hazlett
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Army Ground Forces
Birmingham
Alabama Bar Association
Dodgers Hit Long Loss Streak Amid Mixed MLB Action
Brooklyn endures a ten game slide as Bucky Walters wins 14th for Cincinnati 10 4. Ray Mueller sets catching mark with 134 straight games. Boston tops Detroit 13 3 with Tex Hughson win. Bob Johnson hits for cycle. Cubs bounce back 11 6 at Boston. Pirates rally to beat Phillies 6 5.
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Southern teams post varied scores across league games
In a busy score roundup, Atlanta tops Memphis 5 2, Chattanooga edges Little Rock 7 6, Birmingham bowls over Mobile 6 2, Nashville posts 6, New Orleans 3. The list reflects a slate of results across the region.
National league schedule shows eight games today
Philadelphia faces Cincinnati while Brooklyn meets Pittsburgh. New York plays Chicago twice, Boston travels to St Louis, Atlanta to Memphis, Chattanooga to Little Rock, and Nashville visits New Orleans. Only games scheduled for the day.
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Hville
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Memphis
Little Rock
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Mobile
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1944 NFL contract signed by Clarence Manders
Clarence Manders fullback for the Brooklyn Tigers signed his 1944 contract and will report August 6 for training camp. He is the younger brother of Automatic Jack Manders and was the league's top ground gainer in 1941, a Drake University alum from Des Moines, Iowa.
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New York
Clarence (Pug) Manders
Brooklyn Tigers
Manders
Jack
Chicago Bear
Drake University
Des Moines
Promising British boxer Vince Hawkins eyes postwar title
New York reports Vince Hawkins, 21, an English middleweight and railway fireman, defeated Pat O Connor for his 50th undefeated pro bout, signaling a potential postwar champion. Colleges cancel Penn State events due to reduced enrollment while War Prisoners Aid ships tennis gear to Geneva camps and notes demand for soccer equipment from Brazil.
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Vince Hawkins
Erie
Pat O'Connor
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Brazil
G-Day hush and shell game in Georgia spring drills
Wally Butts guards his version of the T as Georgia's G-Day scrimmage is described with secrecy. Holy Cross juniors and Manville A L amateur ball teams struggled with no-hitters before scoring bursts yet still fell short in two games. Huso Bezdek touts college teams that could rival majors in fielding and pitching, while Big Bill Freelove seeks 176 players for eight pro squads on the Pacific coast.
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Holy Cross
Manville
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Huso Bezdek
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Pirates
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Pacific Coast
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Pirates star Paul Warner hits big in 1944 doubleheader
The day after Eddie Miksis was born on September 11 1926 Paul Warner from the Pirates belted two homers a triple and a double in a doubleheader against the Giants.
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Eddie Miksis
Paul Warner
Pirates
Giants
Army reconditioning school aide and Navy transfer noted
Tommy Bridges, a former Tigers pitcher, works as an instructor at Camp Crowder Missouri in the Army reconditioning school helping wounded veterans. Chief Specialist Freddie Cochrane the welterweight champ is home in Elizabeth New Jersey between transfers from Treasure Island California and the Navy base at Solomons Maryland. A Marine softball game is described at a crucial moment.
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Tigers
Army
Camp Crowder
Freddie
Red) Cochrane
Elizabeth
N.J
Treasure Island
Calif
Navy
Solomons
Gray Eyes 13-Base Pace Could Tie SA Mark
Pete Gray of the Memphis Chicks may break 13 bases in the second half to tie the Southern Association single season record. The current bests span 1931 to 1943 with former leaders from Chattanooga Nashville and Little Rock. Also notes the PGA qualifying at Atlanta July 13 for Spokane nationals, with Al Nelson briefing Southeastern states.
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Tenn
Pete Gray
Memphis Chicks
Stan Benjamin
Chattanooga
Walter French
Little Rock
Gray
Charlie Brewster
Ed Sauer
Nashville
Jacksonville
Fla
Professional Golfers Association
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Atlanta
al Nelson
Ponte Vedra
Spokane
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Ben Chapman Shows Mound Prowess in Colts Debut Season
In Richmond Virginia Ben Chapman age 35 demonstrates pitching power for the Piedmont League Richmond Colts. He began pro pitching two years ago after a late start and has finished all 13 starts this season. Chapmans rapid return follows bi g return from suspension for umpire incident with the Yankees.
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Ben Chapman
Richmond Colts
New York Yankees
Colts
Ate
Umpire James N. Coveris Calls Ball One
In the South Pacific, umpire James N. Coveris of Gray Indiana referred to the pitch as ball one saying the ball was high and outside and everything else.
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James N. Coveris
Gray
Indi
Limestone County Nears Fifth War Loan Goal
Limestone county reports progress with two days left in the fifth war loan drive. With Friday and Saturday remaining, the county has invested $599,620.50 toward a $644,000 target in all bonds, while Series E bonds total $244,902.50 toward $313,000. Under W. A. Owens’ leadership, there will be no rest in the final push to meet both quotas as reports from beats show some areas above target and others lagging in the war effort.
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Limestone County
Limestone
W. A. Owens
Sheriff Named Montgomery in Clarke County
Announcement of H. B. Cleiland of Grove Hill appointed Clarke county sheriff to fill the vacancy caused by the death of J. Sam Cleiland was announced yesterday by Governor Chauncey Sparks.
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H.B. Cleiland
Grove Hill
Clarke County
J. Sam Cleiland
Chauncey Sparks
Mill Still Idle Gadsden Alabama
Production of ingot steel at Republic Steel eight open hearth furnaces in Gadsden continued idle. About 200 workers involved in a walkout met in union session to evaluate back to work proposals.
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Gadsden
Ala
Republic Steel Corporation
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