Claude Passeau Dominates Dodgers In Twilight Win
Claude Passeau pitched five hitters against Brooklyn and secured an 6-0 Cubs victory, his eighth straight win, while Lou Novikoff, Bill Nicholson, and James Foxx provided key hits. The win nudged Chicago to fifth place as Pittsburgh fell to New York.
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Sid Feder
Associated Press
Claude Passeau
Hugh Casey
Claude
Dodgers
Wrigley Field
Brooklyn
Joe Gallagher
Ford Frick
Chicago Cubs
Millsaps
Jimmy Wilson
Phillies
Brooklyns
Passeau
Dodger
Lou Novikoff
Bill Nicholson
James
Bulls-Eye
Cubs
Pittsburgh Pirates
Bucs
New York Giants
Prince Hal Schumacher
Prince Hal
Babe
Bull
Army Captain Portrait and War Effort Efforts Revealed
The note features Roy Jones in a Atlanta desk photo as a new army captain awaiting service. He is assigned to the First Interceptor Command at Mithell Field New York. Central Press reports Lima collected 100 to 150 pounds in hours. Fresno private Gene Adrian returns from furlough aggregating nearly a ton of old tires. A Fresno cobbler supplied worn rubber heels from 10 000 repaired shoes under an Army contract since January 1.
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Atlanta
Roy Jones
U. S. Air Force
Itehell Field
New York
Lima
Central Press
Fresno
Calif
Gene Adrian
Tired English continues from page one near Tobruk
The report describes fierce fighting at Acroma ten miles west of Tobruk with heavy tank losses on both sides. British casualties rose as they faced German assaults shielded by 88 millimeter anti tank guns. Rommel is not shown to have new reinforcements and relies on three armored divisions. The 50th and First South African divisions withdrew under cover while holding Acroma. In El Adem three Axis attacks on British positions were repulsed with heavy enemy losses. After three exhausting weeks the Libyan desert sees a final phase in the seesaw battle.
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Acroma
Tobruk
Rommel
el Adem
WLB Action Replaces Workers Echo Bridgeport War Policy
Governor appeals to men as Bradbury replies to a return-to-work order issued by Governor Leverett Saltonstall. The WLB moves to replace striking workers, echoing World War I Bridgeport, Conn. case where Wilson blacklisted strikers from all employment, though current action only allows replacement on existing jobs.
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Bradbury
Leverett Saltonstall
WLB
Bridgeport
Conn
Woodrow Wilson
Columbus Cop Warns of Erosion of Police and Fire Services
The Columbus officer warns that prolonged delays threaten public safety as the police and fire departments could be depleted. Jerry Spears, on a special civic committee, cites public concern over horseplay and a growing sense of risk as delays extend.
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Jerry Spears
Bosun's Pipe funds face lapse and impasse
Green said operating funds remain available but state laws permitting ore financing have lapsed, leaving the project blocked. He stated, we are right against a stone wall, as authorities address the stalled financing and funding authority implications.
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Amore
Green
Fleming and Williams Create Batting Noise
New York reports Les Fleming of Cleveland and Ted Williams of Boston led a week of hitting fireworks. Both increased their averages to .338, tying for fourth in the American and National Leagues with strong showings against various pitchers. Joe Gordon and Pee Wee Reese headed their leagues as leading players.
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New York
Les Fleming
Cleveland
Ted Williams
Red Sox
Yanks
Joe Gordon
Brooklyn
Ete Reiser
Fleming
Williams
Jeffra’s Newest Fan Likely to Scream at Title Bout
New York report says Harry Jeffra’s latest admirer may cheer loudly when the Baltimore featherweight challenger Chalky Wright steps into the ring for a title bout, as Jeffra’s wife has just given birth the previous Saturday.
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New York
Harry Jeffra
Baltimore
Chalky Wright
Som
Major League Leaders From 1940 Baseball Almanac Snapshot
Major League leaders include Reiser of Brooklyn with 363 batting average and 65 hits, Medwick of Brooklyn 330 average, Ott of New York 4 runs batted in, and Mize of New York with 66 hits. Early season stats feature Enos Slaughter and Brown led with six triples, Camilli and F McCormick tied for nine home runs, and Reiser among top runners and steals. Pitching leaders include French of Brooklyn 4-0 and Bonham of New York 9-1.
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Reiser
Brooklyn
Medwick
Broklyn
Ott
New York
Mize
Marshall
Ellott
Pittsburgh
Holmes
Boston
Hack
Chicago
Joost
Cincinnati
Slaughter
St. Louis
Brown
Musial
van Robays
Litwhiler
Philadelphia
Nicholson
Stringer
Camilli
F. McCormick
Miller
Fernandez
Murtaugh
French
Wyatt
Kolloway
Spence
Washington
Heath
Cleveland
Williams
York
Detroit
Case
Borony
Bonham
Reis
Today’s Baseball Schedule Across Leagues
Eastern War Time games listed include New York at Detroit at 2, Detroit at 3, Philadelphia at Chicago at 9 30, Washington at Cleveland at 8 30, Boston at St Louis at 9 45, St Louis at New York 3, Cincinnati at Boston doubleheader 1 30 and 8 30, Pittsburgh at Philadelphia 3 15. Tomorrow’s schedule mirrors today’s league pairings with Chicago at Brooklyn, Cincinnati at Boston, St Louis at New York, and Pittsburgh at Philadelphia night game.
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New York
Detroit
Philadelphia
Chicago
Washington
Cleveland
Boston
St. Louis
Cincinnati
Pittsburgh
National League
Brooklyn
Philadelphia A
Tar- Tis
Grove
Newsom
Dean
Judd
Hollingsworth
Mosquitoes Route Hunters Across Arkansas Sections
In Arkansas this season mosquitoes swarmed so heavily in some areas that hunting parties were routed before shots. Squirrels were plentiful too, making it one of the lightest quarry seasons on record after a 30 day period, as railroads employed over two million workers.
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Little Rock
Ark
Arkansas
Welch Streak Continues With Eighth Straight Win
Hurler Sam House struck out 16 Williamson batters as Welch posted its eighth consecutive win in the Mountain State league with a 6-5 victory. Williamson’s Halford homered with two aboard in the third, but Welch's five-run second inning sealed the outcome.
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Associated Press
Sam House
Williamson
Welch
Halford
Red Birds
Hal Wilson
Huntington
Logan
Larry Baldwin
Bluefield
Ashland
Yesterday's Results in Baseball Lively Scores
Yesterday's results show New York defeating Pittsburgh 6 to 2 and Chicago overpowering Brooklyn 6 to 0 in the only games on the slate.
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New York
Pittsburgh
Chicago
Brooklyn
Baseball league results with today’s matchups listed
The American League schedule shows yesterday no games, today features several pitcher matchups including Lanier versus Hubbell in St. Louis at New York, Vander Meer against Tobin in Cincinnati Boston and Tobin, Hamlin and Padgamny in a varied lineup, plus Detroit and Chicago games. An estimated 10,000 safety engineers will be required by the United States within a year.
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St. Louis
New York
Lanier
Hubbell
Incinnati
Boston
Vander ‘Meer
Tobin
Pittsburgh
Philadelphia
Hamlin
Melton
Padgamny
Ifowly
United States
Suffolk Downs Halts Racing as Owners Block Entries
Boston June 16 Racing at Suffolk Downs was suspended after a deadlock between the eastern racing association and more than 200 horseowners stalled the 32nd program of a 60 day meet. Petitions demanded higher purses, while jockeys and grooms pledged to withhold mounts. Adams warned no racing without horses and no progress unless a settlement is reached.
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Bill King
Boston
Suffolk Downs
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Eastern Racing Association
New England
Charles F. Adams
Association
Adams
Charles J. Goldman
Lynn
Goldman
Fights Roundup From Across the Nations
Last night in several cities boxers faced heated cards. Aldo Spou stopped Paul Altman in New Orleans while Jack Byrd and Bobby Britton drew in Hot Springs. Jimmy Reeves won by technical knockout in Chicago as Vinnie Vines knocked out Philip Norman in Newark. Milo The jodoreseiy outpointed Tommy Jones in Fitchburg and Everett Right-Smire outpointed Ernie Peters in Sioux City.
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Hot Springs
Ark
Jack Byrd
Blytheville
Bobby Britton
Miami
Fla
Drew
Chicago
Jimmy Reeves
Cleveland
Gene Luker
Cincinnati
Newark
Vinnie Vines
Schnectady
Philip Norman
Detroit
Fitchburg
Mass
Milo Thejodoreseiy
Providence
R. J
Tommy Jones
Worcester
Sioux City
Everett
Smire
Ernie Peters
Duluth
Minn
Dartmouth States Koslowski Named Next Year Captain
Johnny Koslowski of Manchester Massachusetts, regular catcher for the past two seasons, has been elected captain of the next Dartmouth baseball team. The announcement comes from Hanover New Hampshire on June 16.
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Johnny Koslowski
Manchester
Maso
Dartmouth
Yesterday's Stars Shine as Cubs and Giants Win Big
Claude Passeau and Hal Schumacher led dominant performances giving Cubs a 6-0 win over the Dodgers on five hits while Schumacher and the Giants beat the Pirates 7-2. Passeau blanked the Dodgers with strong pitching backed by offense. Schumacher allowed seven hits as New York pressed ahead.
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Claude Passeau
Cubs
Dodgers
Hal Schumacher
Giants
Pirates
Classified for Sale and Rentals Notice
Classified items include a 1930 Model A Ford four door sedan in good condition with five nearly new tires and phone contact. Also cabbage and tomato plants for 60 cents per 100 at 1232 West Main Street by F B Collier. Rentals list three apartments with bath and utilities paid at 863 W Main, two furnished light housekeeping rooms with private entrance, and a house on West Main Street with furnace and garage. Additional notices seek tenants, buyers, and help including girl for house or restaurant work and an experienced operator at Marinelo Beauty Shop.
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West Main Street
F. B. Collier
Marinelo Beauty
Classified radio ad rates and listings in Fairmont Sentinel
The notice explains ad pricing at two for first insertion and five cents per word after, with a 45 cent minimum. It lists broadcaster schedules and insertions by time, station, show names, and performers from 5:30 PM to midnight. Roles include WOR, WMMN, WJAS, KDKA, and others with programs like Captain Midnight, Tom Mix, and Amos and Andy, among many, all following consecutive insertion rules.
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Sentinel
Jack Armstrong
KDKA
The
Abbotts
WJAS
O'Neills
WMMN
Wwva
Tom Mix
WOR
Captain Midnight
Scattergood Baines
Frazier Hunt
WEAF
CBS
Uncle Don
Lum and
Abner
WEAP
Ted Breele
WCAE
WJZ
Lowell Thomas
Bill Stern
the World Today
Morgan
Xoma
Irea
Waring
Orch
Patton
Lewis, Jr
Easy Aces
Amos
N’ Andy
News of the World
Mr. Keen
Glenn Miller
WLW
American Melodies
Johnny
Xavier Cugat
Campus Highlighws
Horace Heidt
Orehy
New Jordan
Bob Burns
Rhythm Caravan
Cbs—News
Ayn
Elmer ‘Daving
KDKEA
Wiz
Triste
Duffy
Fibber McGee
Kay Kyser
Bob' Hope
Eh Woor
John B. Hughes
Skelton
Jack Little
WABC
William Shirer
Shep Fields
Cover Salesman Reports Programs Up 15 Percent
By HUGH FULLERTON JR, a program cover salesman reports orders rising 15 percent this year despite the war. Major colleges expect large crowds and stars like Minnesota’s Bob Fitch aim for top national titles, with practice matching world records. Also notes Canadian league ball, a Portland greyhound guard’s war-bond advice, and various sports tidbits.
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Hugh Fullerton
New York
Bill Halsey
Minnesota
Bob Fitch
Archie
Compalm
Canada
Dominion
Portland
Ore
Pearl Harbor
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