Indians Extend Lead as Sox Split Yankees Series
In a 14-2 slugfest, Bob Feller allowed four hits over 14th win as the Indians blasted the Athletics. Cleveland widened their AL lead to three games after the White Sox beat the Yankees 3-2. Tigers beat Red Sox 5-2. Browns edged Senators 3-2. Cardinals climbed NL standings with 7-3 over Phillies. Dodgers fell to Cubs 5-1. Braves beat Reds 4-2. Giants and Pirates battled to a 2-2 tie interrupted for boxing broadcast.
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Conn Loses Heavyweight Title To Louis In Thriller
Billy Conn of Pittsburgh led on points at the Polo Grounds before Joe Louis, in a dramatic 13th round reversal, knocked out Conn for the world heavyweight crown. Louis recovered from a slow start to seize victory after a grueling exchange in New York.
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Norfolk Holds Western Lead With Big Win Over Sioux Falls
Norfolk clung to the Western League lead by routing Sioux Falls 15-9 as Cheyenne shut out Pueblo 5-0 to stay a half game back. Sioux City topped Denver 4-0 behind Fritsch’s four-hit effort.
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Charledon Fastest Sets Remarkable Derby paced final
Los Angeles reports trainer W. L. Brann believes Charledon can match or beat Whirlaway in late quarters. Brann cites Whirlaway's 24 second last quarter in the Derby and Charledon's 1:36 final split in the Hollywood Gold Cup to claim a 2:02 victory from four lengths behind.
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Juniors To Meet Highmore Friday In Baseball Clash
Huron's Junior Legion team aims for its first win as they travel to Highmore Friday afternoon to face the Junior club there. After two losses this season the Huronians, coached by Bill Zeller, hope this third attempt becomes their luckiest. They will depart from Myers Cigar Store at 4 PM for the trip.
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Allerdice Clears Weight for Air Corps Cadet Status
Princeton June 1. David Allerdice former Princeton football star is accepted for the United States Army Flying Cadet Corps by the examining board at Princeton. The story notes strict dieting and training to reach the 181 pound weight. Known for his backfield play and passing, Allerdice gains national attention.
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St Louis Cardinals credit Mancuso for team success
In St Louis on June 19, the Cardinals are credited with much of the club’s success to Gu Mancuso. The veteran catcher helped guide young pitchers onto the right track and served as a frett string receiver when Walker Cooper was injured.
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League Leaders Review of Batting and Pitching Standings
Snapshot of batting leaders Rene 366 Slaughter St Louis Miami New York Boston Detroit and Cincinnati in early season form. Pitchers Feiler Cleveland 14a Benton Detroit 5 1 highlight the strong mound performances amid a busy American and National League scene.
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Mirror by the Associated Referee Association sports note
A brief sports roundup from the Mirror notes a round of play with refereeing commentary. The report highlights officiating and team performances in a generic round up without specific teams scores or venues.
1941 Huskies Rowing Crew Voted Greatest In History
Seattle June 19 A UW varsity eight set a three mile course record at Oakland Estuary and stirred debate on being the best in Huskies history. Admiral Al Uldrickson and other former oarsmen debate but pause judgment until June 25 noting 1928 1936 and 1940 crews as contenders.
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New Passing Rule Aids Warner Style Football
A ALGANTA June 19 44 A Bil Alexander head coach at Georgia Tech and football rules committee member says the new forward handoff rule enhances Warner style play by allowing passes behind the line of scrimmage to other backs and improving double reverse fakes for exponents of the Warner system. He notes the change resembles current double plays and should benefit their ball handling and deception.
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DiMaggio Tops Lodigiani in Key Games
Dario Lodigiani of the Chicago White Sox is exhausted by the DiMaggios. Within a week he was tagged out at home twice, as Joe DiMaggio’s bat powers the Yankees in two pivotal games.
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Dukes Narrow Gap in Northern Baseball Standings
In a mostly idle evening the Duluth Dukes edged Moorhead 5 4 while the northern circuit remained tight with Waussy notching a firm position as Duluth gained ground on the leaders. Moorhead had an open date.
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Dunk In The Drink Reward If Huskies Triumph
Vic Fomo the Washington University eight coxswain hopes for a seventh ducking after guiding six winning boats. He recalls being tossed into the water after races as a freshman and junior, and repeats that tradition if the Huskies win at Poughkeepsie on June 25.
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Blues Take Lead As Kels Go Down
Kansas City rose to first place in the American Association after Toledo crushed Minneapolis 9 to 7. Rinaldo Ardizola, 21, Italian by birth, starred with seven hits in Kansas City’s 4-0 win over Louisville.
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Weather summary for Huron area with temperatures and forecasts
Temperature today shows 82 as the high one year ago and 31 as the record low. Precipitation totals include 1.48 inches this month and 7.24 inches year to date, with normals 2.54 and 9.77 respectively. Sunrise 4 50 am sunset 8 19 pm. Forecast calls for partly cloudy warm weather tonight and Friday across Huron and vicinity.
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Conn Louis Fight Ends In Sleek Pricey Upset At Yankee Stadium
The era ending matchup saw Conn lead Louis on points entering the 13th round before Louis slugged free and won by knockout. Mike Jacobs plans a September title defense at Yankee Stadium as Conn faces a potential rematch. Lou Nova loses title-shot timing, Abe Simon could upset next month.
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Zeke Bonura Eyes Yankees Before Army Induction
New Orleans reports Bonura vented disappointment at missing another shot with the New York Yankees before reporting for induction at Camp Livingston Louisiana. The slugging first baseman, once a major leaguer in seven seasons, led the American Association in hitting with .382 and RBIs while with Minneapolis before joining the army.
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Boxing results wrap up Detroit bout upsetting Louig
A boxing card in New York featured Joe Louig defeated by a stoppage in Detroit, while challenger Tucker from Pittsburgh kept his world heavyweight hopes alive with a late knockout. Traore and Harvey were also mentioned in the bouts.
Conn Loses Title After Tough Fight With Louis
In Pittsburgh on June 19 Billy Conn loses his boxing title to Joe Louis after a hard fought twelve rounds. Conn's mother Margaret Conn, aged 41, shows public resilience as she learns of the defeat from sister Rose Shook. Official attendance reaches 54,487 with a gross gate near $450,000 in a bout billed as the era’s strongest financial draw since Schmeling rematches.
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Baseball Action Resumes Tonight at Ravine Park
Myers' Cigar Store Yellowjackets seek a share of the lead in the Huron City league tonight at 6:15 p.m. They meet Sport Shop at Ravine Park with one win and one tie, trailing Gagnon's Dairy by a half game after Gagnon's 11 4 win over Brewera. Bob Schwartz is expected to start for the Jackets while Boyd Brusse also eyes action for Sport Shop.
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