Reds Turn Tables On Braves To Seize Third Place
Reds surge past the Braves to move into third place in the National League after a 3-1 win over Boston. Paul Derringer pitched a three-hit gem through eight innings before allowing a run on three singles in the ninth. The Yankees edged Cleveland 11-10 as Tom Ferrick wild pitched in the fifth.
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Derringer
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Cleveland
Tom Ferrick
Joe Gordon
Reiser Sparks National League Batting Chase
New York June 9 The National League tightens as Pete Reiser matches the pace of batting leader Gordon Phelps for a 365 while Joe Gordon of the Yankees maintains the American League lead at 388. Bobby Doerr trails closely as the top AL hitter.
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Bobby Doerr
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New Auto Stamps Set for June 10 Sale
Decatur postmaster R. T. Sheppard announced the arrival of attractive new red automobile use stamps to go on sale today at all post office windows. Auto owners are urged to purchase early.
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Decatur
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Negro Group Buys War Bond in Flint River Mission Sessions
According to N S McDonald of the Flint River Negro Missionary Association a health interest marked the sessions which closed Sunday June 7 The group Ende sold a war bond and the proceedings included a scale of 1 250 000 showing a portion of Egypt with a commerce department restriction noted
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Control And Fork Ball Does It For Bonham Yankee
New York Yankees right-hander Tiny Bonham dominates early season with four shutouts in six starts and only five walks. He attributes control to juggling a three pound iron ball before games, saying it makes the ball feel light and helps place pitches. Bonham, 26, aims to break the American League shutout record as his early form fuels talk of a standout season.
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Harwood and Bouldin Win Democratic Nominations
In Mobile Alabama on June 9 official runoff figures show Kert Harwood of Tuscaloosa winning the Democratic nomination for Attorney General and Judge Virgilia Scottsboro retained the seat on the state supreme court. Gessner T. McCorvey announced Harwood leads O P Lee by 8 961 and Judge Bouldin leads Jesse Drennen by 19 968.
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Bankhead Forest Renamed in Honor of Speaker William Bankhead
The Black Warrior National Forest in Alabama is renamed William B. Bankhead Forest by presidential signing. Rep. Manasco of Alabama sponsored the bill. The renamed forest spans Winston Franklin and Lawrence counties in the state.
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Lawrence Counties
Gunman Robs Downtown Denver Eatery After Patience Wanes
A Denver restaurant is robbed of 200 dollars after a gunman waited at the counter while two officers on coffee break thwarted the crime briefly. The suspect's plan faltered as police soon returned.
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Latins Rally Past Memphis Chicks For 8 4 Victory
The Latin American squad, led by Roberto Ortiz, defeated the Memphis Chicks 8 to 4 to narrow the lead in the loop standings. Joe Gomez and Mike Guerra each delivered key hits as Chattanooga built an early five run cushion behind Rae Scarbo’s strong relief effort.
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Joe Gomez
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Engelites
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Frank Veverka
Memphis
Little Rock
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Staged Stickup Protest Or Incident Cited
A report notes a staged stickup where a person, claiming delays, demanded no further delays and warned against further hindrances during the incident. The event centers on the individual’s demand to stop postponements and to proceed without delay.
Baseball Results From The National League And Minor Leagues
In MLB action the New York nine defeated Cleveland 19 to 11 in 11 innings. Cincinnati beat Boston 3 to 1. Southern Association saw Chattanooga 8 Memphis 4, and Sally League had Charleston 6 Augusta 1 plus Jacksonville 5 Columbia 1 and Macon 8 Columbus 5. Georgia Florida League games Moultrie 9 Waycross 1 with several cancellations or postponements. Southeastern League results Pensacola 8 Meridian 3 with Montgomer y 2 Mobile 1 and Anniston at Jackson postponed.
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Schedule of Tonight's Major League Baseball Games
Detroit visits New York while St. Louis plays Boston and Chicago faces Philadelphia. Cleveland meets Washington and New York travels to Cincinnati. Boston hosts Pittsburgh and Brooklyn visits St. Louis at night. New Orleans plays Nashville at night.
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Mystery poster "Walking Johnny" found at cocktail party
In Greenville South Carolina on June 9 the Marine Corps recruiting poster figure "Walking Johnny" vanished until a note signed by "the women" arrived. It explained they borrowed the figure for a cocktail party.
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S. C
Johnny
Marine Corps Recruiting Office
Boxing suspension saga ends in strange ruling
In Louisiana the Boxing Commission suspended matchmaker Lew Raymond and manager Broadway Johnny Cox for talking out of turn but Raymond had no license so cannot be suspended and Cox cannot be charged except for an offense against boxing. The case is dropped. In baseball writers note Texas league umpire policy has cut fights by about half since a few years ago.
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Baseball wisdom echoes as Vernon Gomez shines
Bill Shirley recalls Harry Pulliam’s warning in a Hall of Fame moment. He notes Gomez’s four hit game as a striking example of not underestimating a player. The remark underscores the unpredictability of baseball and the value of staying vigilant in every at bat.
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Notre Dame to face Detroit in major football showdown
Coach Tom Leib asks Harry Hehre about assistants for next season. Hehre recalls Rockne era saying no assistants were used. Louisiana track plan seeks power to prosecute bookies during winter racing season.
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Errant throw fuels two runs in Kitty League game
Fulton rookie third baseman John Pavoris fielded a slow bounder then pitched the ball into his cap as it flew off his head. The cap path carried the ball past the pitcher and past the umpire, landing between mound and first base. Two runs scored before he recovered the ball.
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McAfee Stars For Jacksonville Naval Team In Hard-Hitting Run
George McAfee a former Duke and Chicago Bears star hits .375 with 11 stolen bases in 12 games for the Jacksonville naval air station ball team. Lieut. George Earnshaw says McAfee is a natural player and could bunt .300 even if his bat cooled.
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Golf Ambassadors to Represent Canada at Hale Open
Gordon Brydson and Bob Gray of Toronto will represent Canada at the Hale America National Open in Chicago and will invite each competitor to take part in the Canadian Open August 6-8.
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University of Florida Loses Fourth Football Coach
Gainesville report notes the University of Florida has lost its fourth football coach, signaling a turbulent season for the program. Details on the coach, timing, and successors are expected as the university evaluates its athletic leadership.
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Fla
University of Florida
Frank Pytlak Voices Pop Nickname At Great Lakes
The ex-Red Sox catcher Frank Pytlak, aged 32, is referred to as Pop by the boys at the Great Lakes naval training station.
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Frank Pytlak
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Decatur Daily Crossword Clues and Cryptoquote
Puzzle text lists many clues across and down with partial answers and a cryptogram. It includes decayed entries, instrument terms, and a final cryptoquote daily puzzle note. The page shows scattered crossword prompts and a cryptocurrency style quote.
Bobby Jones to Enter Hale America Open After 12-Year Hiatus
Immortal golfer Bobby Jones returns to competition at the Hale America National Open next week in Chicago after a 12 year retirement era. His par heavy 54 holes last weekend signals rising form as observers forecast him among the contenders. Jones says he intends to help USO and Navy Relief, arriving early for practice and an exhibition with Bob Hope.
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War Savings Bonds and Stamps Drive Victory Drive
urges Americans to back war effort with bonds and stamps as essential tools. emphasizes collective funding, noting bonds cost 18.75 dollars with 33 percent return in ten years and stamps at 10 to 25 cents with growth via regular purchases. encourages patriotic saving to aid frontline efforts.
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