Heat bothers Swedish star Haegg in New York training bid
Swedish distance ace Gunder Haegg arrived in New York after an ocean voyage and a 15 minute ride from the airport. He faces heat and training site choices as he prepares for the National AAU championships at Randalls Island June 19 and 20. Haegg plans at least one event in New York and may oppose Greg Rice in the 5,000 meters, with Dodds in the 1,500 still a possibility.
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Ir Legation
Washington
Americs
Japanese Army Soldiers Reported On Nutritious Field Diet
A June 77 report from the Board of Economic Warfare notes a study indicating Japanese soldiers in the field are fed a highly nutritious scientifically balanced diet.
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Courtland Army Softball Maintains Second Place Lead
The Courtland Army air-field softball team stayed in second place by beating the league-leading Alloys 6-4. The Courtland Negro team defeated TVA 9-5 at Sheffield, and Finance edged the 1074th Flying Training Squadron 5-4 in 11 innings. Leading hitters include Kuwalek 0.458 Kamykowski 0.429 Jones 0.388 Curie 0.304.
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League Standing ITs Sultan Now Kingsport
Kingsport Times reports seven women and one man pose as a news staff with the lone male nicknamed Sultan. The playful introduces their team identity amid local rotation.
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Lead of Vols Increased in Southern Association Standings
The Nashville Vols beat Memphis 7-3 and 5-0 to extend their win total to 39 and solidify first place. Chattanooga took both ends from New Orleans 12-6 and 5-4, while Birmingham edged Atlanta 8-6 and the nightcap ended 4-4 at darkness. Little Rock split with Knoxville 3-1 and 2-1 as Lookouts and Barons chase second spot.
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Piper to Remain as Assistant Pastor at Central Baptist
Rev Elmer Piper who resigned as assistant pastor effective June 20 has reconsidered and will remain in the post. The church last week reinstated Piper after he had left to accept a position with evangelist Dr John R Rice.
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John R. Rice
Dodgers Struggle as Shortstop Shuffles Doom NL Lead
The Brooklyn Dodgers slip from first place amid infield turmoil and positional shuffles led by Leo Durocher. A doubleheader split with the Cubs saw an 11-5 nightcap loss after an 4-3 opener in Chicago. Weather interrupted several games while the Cardinals and Pirates posted strong showings in NL play. The Yankees maintained their AL margin with two wins, and Washington and Boston gained ground in căhe.
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al Hollingsworth
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Tax Board Hears Protests Monday at Courthouse
Morgan county board of equalization heard protests of property assessments this morning at the courthouse. Board members Phil Orr of Hartselle R. B. Ferguson of Trinity and Minor Russell of Decatur were present to consider complaints.
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Morgan County
Phil Orr
Hartselle
Ferguson
Trinity
Minor Russell
Decatur
Football’s wartime service according to Col. Hanley
Col. Dick Hanley, the Marine veteran coach, told the Washington touch down club that football mainly serves to entertain the troops overseas. He urged coaches to toughen nonplayers and notes players’ high physical condition despite being a small fraction of the armed forces. He adds football’s value includes supplying news and morale through broadcasts.
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New York
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Washington Touchdown Club
Hanley
Cubs Top Dodgers In Tight Standings Shuffle
The Cubs defeat the Dodgers shifting them to second place as Gunder the wonder excites fans while Rice and Dodds may challenge. Carlos Hubbell’s one hit barrels Giants into a milder mood as Wright dismisses Pep. Ensign cannon sets a discus record amid the cheering crowd and Count Fleet wins a race by a wide margin.
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Count Fleet
Former teammates recall early careers of Klein and Musial
Seaman Bernard Kahn of Jacksonville notes Lou Klein and Stan Musial once played for Daytona Beach in the Florida State League as a shortstop and pitcher outfielder earning small pay. The two later team up again, prompting Kahn to reflect on their rise. Ex Tiger Barney McCosky, at Wooster Navy flight school, found college eligibility limited by time and equipment, playing only one game.
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Stan Musial
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Retired owner lists tack as Tabellarius goes with horse
Bill Bennings relays Jack Meier selling off horse Tabellarius and gear after retirement. The inventory includes items from one bed to oats and a shank, totaling 47.65 dollars, with Meier offering to throw in a tub and bucket. He notes Tabellarius goes with the shank.
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The
Washington Post
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Tabellarius
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Dorazio to Meet Franklin in Chicago Outdoor Bouts
Three 10 round fights headline the Chicago outdoor boxing opener with Gus Dorazio facing min Lem Franklin in a Chicago debut Dorazio weighs about six pounds less for the 200 pound Cleveland Negro Franklin last fought here after a defeat two months ago by Lee Savold Syracuse officials advertise a bicycle friendly parking plan amid a pleasure driving ban for a doubleheader derby day.
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Army Navy game eyed for Philadelphia return this year
The Army Navy football game could return to Philadelphia, moved to Annapolis last fall due to war, if John B. Kelly gains approval. He suggests the game be played here possibly on Sunday with proceeds going to war charities. Ensign Hugh S. Cannon, ex Brigham Young athlete, set a world discus record of 174 feet 10 1 8 inches at the Metropolitan AAU meet.
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Baseball results across leagues and games
Baseball results from the American League National League and Southern League include St Louis 1 Philadelphia 12 and New York 2 Pittsburgh 18 with other scores Chelsea games. Several games were postponed or ended early due to darkness or rain and several contests went extra innings.
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Open Air Playing Curtailed in Italy
A Rome dispatch reports new wartime decrees in Italy punish mandolin and other open air players with up to three months in prison and fines. The decree bans strolling musicians, bans wearing bathing suits outside beaches, and restricts women's skirts and men's shorts as part of wartime measures.
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Basler Nachrichten
Labor curb U. S. seen as mine strike deadline nears
Senator Connally predicted final congressional approval before June 20 of anti strike legislation to deter another coal mine walkout. Conferees may meet tonight or tomorrow to reconcile Senate and House versions of the bill, with supporters considering broader restrictions on wartime strikes in all industries.
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Germans in Italy puzzled by Italian enthusiasm for cycling
Dispatches from Rome report Germans in Italy cannot understand how Italians retain interest in bicycle racing and other amusements amid the nation’s crisis.
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Tribune de Geneve
Italy
Count Fleet Aims for All Time Money Title
New York reports Count Fleet closing in on the turf’s all time money mark for a single season. He vaulted to a six straight jackpots in 1943 with $174,055 this year and $250,300 career, surpassing Gallant Fox’s three year old total of $172,840 after the Belmont.
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Grandson of FDR Accidental Slayer
Ten year old William Bonner Roosevelt, grandson of the President, tripped over a .22 rifle at home and the gun discharged striking his friend Lewis Hutchinson, 11. Hutchinson died at Bryn Mawr hospital from a lung and liver wound. Coroner W J Rushong said an inquest will be held. Billy was released into his mother's custody.
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