Baseball Roundup and League News By Hugh Fullerton
A survey of 246 major league games shows 79 decided late, a .421 pace. The Yankees are 5 of 6 in one run games, the Cards 4 of 7, Indians 15, Dodgers 13. The NFL rejected Marshall’s rename proposal to “conference” amid owner resistance. Guest star John McGul Jr. notes Mussell passed his pre-induction physical with flying colors, possibly prompting St Louis to fly its colors at half mast.
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Texas Betting Revival Hint Sparks Trainer’s Hope
After attending a race meeting in El Paso Roy Rodges, the horse trainer, believes Texas will legalize mutuel betting again soon. Mid Western scribes have begun to complain about the topic.
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Armstrong Defeats Perry By Knockout In Ring Comeback
Armstrong stops Aaron Perry in six rounds to retain momentum in a comeback bid. Henry, 30s veteran once labeled perpetual motion, says he can still challenge top fighters in the welterweight scene. Upcoming bouts include a Chicago clash with Willie Jones and a July 17 meeting with Sammy Angott, while Jim Dickey signs with St Louis Cardinals.
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Hammenn Hennery
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al Jason
Dua
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Weiters
Chicago
Sammy Angott
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Oddball Sports Notes and Anecdotes from Wartime Collage
A collage of sporting odds and quirky anecdotes spans lumber output deficits, dead heats frictions, minor league pitching feats, bowling club tours, and a goat on a Staten Island field. It also recalls artful quips from Arlie Latham and Munsey’s cross jokes about weights and English Channel losses.
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Oklahoma
Oklahoma Agmes
Lampoon
Metal Training Center
Hal White
Johnny Vander Meer
de Imora Entertainment
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Fred Frickson
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Army Air Force
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Army
Hardly A Bank To Stand On In Somerset Pa
Police investigate ownership of the Somerfield Bank and the theft of it brick by brick. The condemned flood control building was sold after plumbing and electrical fittings were removed. A club later bought wrecking rights and removed half the brick for a new clubhouse before winter. Marble slate vanished as razing neared completion, and salvage work timed to 30 days per the government contract.
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Somerfield Bank & Slding
To Catch Catfish First Catch Worms
ENOXVILLE Tenn AP catfish fishers advised to use fiddle worms from Sand Mountain near Huntsville Ala. Worms surface when a hardwood stick is vibrated then tools of rock. Worms grow large and yield big catches for fishers. Nashville AP Al Leity joins Nashvill as first string catcher after signing by Larry Gilbert.
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Baseball Standings and Scores From Yesterday and Today
National League results show no games scheduled while the American League reports Pet, New York, and Detroit victories. Southern Association entries include Nashville, New Orleans, Chattanooga, Little Rock, Atlantis, Memphis, and Birmingham with several games postponed or pending.
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Birmingham
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Cuellar Bids For Top Pitching Honor With Vols
Charlie Cuellar Nashville hurler pursues top pitching honor as he wins his ninth of the season and guides the Vols past New Orleans. Frank Veverka of Memphis seeks his first loss, while Chattanooga thwarts Little Rock in a key matchup. Memphis remains in first place, with Birmingham third and Chattanooga close behind.
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Little Rock
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Ralph Pate
al Tretcher
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Jobo Wilson
Coconut hazards and a divorce blotter in Miami
In the Solomon Islands a coconut strike hits an MP on Bougainville, Pvt Eugene Ho Lampkin recalling the incident. In Miami Fla, Mrs Ja Ann Meade wins a divorce from jockey Din Meade after a 1958 marriage, court ordering $100 monthly child support.
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Din Meade
Meade
Marshall C. Winsheart
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Camp Van Dorn Shoelace Parody Explores Military Handbook Form
Parody item from Camp Van Dorn newspaper mocks military manuals by detailing a comically complex “shoelace” assembly. The piece describes an exaggerated ribbon structure and step by step handling actions, using abstract terms to lampoon bureaucratic jargon.
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Luis Noblbaun
CAC
Infantrys Journal
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Inpin spieine ribbopre base dismantling notes
Fragmentary technical notation describes surface ribbopre and retaining rib features, mentioning an Orcular jogting and reinforced assembly. The text outlines movement and alignment steps as part of an air test or inspection, with unclear context and missing concrete measurements or component names.
Too Original No Doubt CAMP WACKAIL Captain Extends Solder Telegram
A captain agrees to extend a soldier's furlough who sent the most original telegram. Private George DeBritten wires from Unisons claiming illness, asks for extension while the captain orders a quick return with news. The exchange shows lighthearted wartime camaraderie and delays.
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Noap
George DeBritten
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