Overseas roundup from Persian Gulf command boxing tour
Overseas Sports Roundup reports from the Persian Gulf Command boxing tour led by Allen Lacombe. It notes boxing camps in the mountains, limited fighting sites in summer, and the challenge of travel and climate for troops, with plans to organize teams across camps.
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Racing, Cricket, and Sports Tales From Far Off Lands
A fragmented notice describes a jungle based lifestyle and sports detours, including box care, rations, and riding journeys. It notes a Canadian army cricket match against the United States at Lords, and a Louisville Times report from North Africa on ticketing and racing, reflecting travel and athletics across distant fronts.
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Southern League Pennant Race Takes Shape With Six Teams
The Associated Press reports a tight Southern Association pennant chase among Birmingham Little Rock Memphis Atlanta Nashville Knoxville and New Orleans. Birmingham leads by one game over Little Rock as Memphis climbs to third after a doubleheader win over Chattanooga, while Nashville and Knoxville split.
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Little Rock
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Atlanta
Nashville
Knoxville
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Choo Choo
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New Orleans
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Fred Wells
Walter Flager
Jovie Beeler
Ernie Balser
Johnny Orphan
Dick Wilson
Pete Gray
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Albertson
Ellis Kinder
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Unclear fragment hints at betting odds and race standings
The text describes a betting scene with 40 francs or $1.90, mentions missing opening odds and slow language. It notes Tetela ongoing, races are good, and backstretch hard to see, likened to being back in the states.
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Baseball scores and today’s games from leagues
American League results include Boston 5 at St Louis 1 and Chicago 4 New York 0. National League notes Cincinnati 6 Philadelphia 5, Boston 5 St Louis 1, New York 10 Chicago 5, and Brooklyn 5 Pittsburgh 5 after rain. Southern Association reports Little Rock 5 Atlanta 4, New Orleans 7 6, Nashville 11 Birmingham 9, plus 12 inning Chattanooga 3 10. Today’s schedule lists Chicago at New York, St Louis at Boston, Detroit at Philadelphia, Cleveland at Washington, and Brooklyn at Pittsburgh.
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Pensive and Twilight Merits Fight for Derby Glory
Racing fans debate whether Pensive or Twilight Tear is superior as Kentucky Derby and Preakness contenders. Missouri Ben trains the Calumet Farm two ace three year olds. trainer Warren Wright declines to choose a favorite.
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Grove Beats New York Yanks 4-0 in Revenge Shutout
Orval Grove finally halted the New York Yanks with a 4-0 shutout as he became the first pitcher to blank New York in years. Washington also faltered to Cleveland while Jeff Heath and Cris Hackett powered another strong day. Detroit beat Philadelphia, and St. Louis edged Boston. The Dodgers dropped to seventh after a rain-shortened night, with Red Barrett and the Cardinals beaten 5-1. Joe Cronin returned to bench duties as Boston slid to the cellar.
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Cleveland
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Roger Wolff
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Quaker City
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St. Louis Browns
Ter Hughson
Joe Cronin
Red Sox
George Metkovich
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Brooks
Pirates
Tommy O'Brien
Braves
Red Barrett
St Louis Cardinals
Bucky Walters
Cincinnati
Phila
Joe Medwick
Danny Gardella
New York Giants
Eire Theme in Priest Address Highlights Interference
A priest addressed the Durham Exchange on Ireland's independence and foreign meddling, urging unity and faith while touching on civil matters and war era relations. The talk referenced Irish identity, customs, and geography, with a brief unrelated note about a Chicago boxing event and wartime rationing.
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