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Newspaper
Greeley Daily Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1942
Page
3
The article proclaims a potential greatest U S sea victory at Midway with widespread congratulatory messages. It notes Allied progress and battles in the Pacific and Europe, detailing Japanese losses and Allied advances, while touching on broader war developments and rail of contemporary campaigns.
A 15 year old Denver boy scout, Ben Sheldon, credited his training after applying a tourniquet when a knife cut endangered a comrade at a shooting camp. The group faced a storm as Sheldon hiked ten miles to Morrison to summon help for a severely injured peer.
Washington reports Vinson and the naval committee stating the authentic marine warfare organization has passed growing pains and is establishing efficiency. They acknowledge enemy submarine production rising while asserting Allied efforts will defeat the submarine. Executive sessions noted progress and methods that have already sunk more than 259 Allied merchant vessels in the western Atlantic.
A 17 year old Denver youth was struck by lightning while climbing Davis Head peak near Sedalia. He had been set to graduate from Manual High School in Denver and planned to start work with Mountain States Telephone. He came with four friends for a picnic when the incident occurred.
Evans William Michell named to town board replacing W E Stephens who moved to Denver. Meeting notes mention June events, a White elephant sale raising funds, and July outdoor meeting plans at the pack. Included are social guests from Greeley and Tit eon Nebr with refreshments chaired by Mrs. Charles Lorensen and Mrs. Dan Moore.
Schedule outlines junior baseball drills and games across leagues. Tovell Pidd and Mancock lead teams with City Park Field matchups. Meeker Arguello squads compete at Intraatural diamond Jackson Field Wall’s team. Tennis in the Fiks League begins with Tuesday night practice and League Day on Wednesday.
About 106000 Japanese have been moved from the West Coast with most relocated to inland centers. The operation aimed to segregate evacuees while Army plans for permanent settlement proceed, with farm work volunteers and new relocation sites.
In game one Brooklyn pitchers held Chicago to four runs as Shige pitched. Lineup included Wigbe Casey Owen and Gisen with McCulough and Presse Nell contributing. The second game saw Brooklyn edge Chicago 3 to 2 as Rowe Webber French Allen Owen Schinitz and Hernaites produced key hits.
A garbled reminiscence from editor Dillon Graham highlights athlete markers in military service. It names Feller, Lee Peters, Joe Louis, and Billy Conn among others, noting wartime duty, transfers, and postwar plans while touching on Fort Dix, Newport, Panama Canal Zone, and San Diego naval stations.
Denver June 7 Babe Lind a Denver amateur captured the medal at the Rocky Mountain Amateur golf qualifying test at Lakewood with a total of 214 one stroke ahead of the field. George Schneider of Oxden Utah led professionals with 217. Leonard Ott of Denver was third at 219. John Rogers and IB Kerns tied at 221 after a playoff near darkness.
Keenesburg news recalls multiple family events including a June wedding at Greeley Hospital for Jace Keen es Tom Pelts announces the ceremony. Also noted are a newborn and various family visits and showers, with plans for service members training and overseas assignments.
A 28,000 ton Swedish American liner will dock in Jersey City with over 200 passengers stranded in Sweden since the war outbreak. Upon arrival Japanese nationals will be taken aboard for exchanges with U.S. representatives, then the ship will return to the United States with three U.S. passengers allowed to sail home to Sweden.
A long dormant German bomb exploded in London causing a blast that wrecked a structure near Elephant and Castle. Ten people were killed and 63 injured as authorities confirmed the event and noted widespread displacement across families. The attack date aligns with a May 10 1941 reference.
Highlights from baseball leaderboards with names like Keiser Brooklyn Vaughan Brooklyn F McCormick Cincinnati and Spence Washington among others. Batting led by Cordun New York and Williams Boston with top home run totals and pitching leaders including Havies Cleveland.
Greeley golfers defeated Longmont 9 to 8 at Longmont in a close match. Key results include Hickman and Wise in two points for Greeley, Nelson and Etter delivering 2 to 0, and a planned return match next Sunday at Longmont plus a twilight league event at Greeley Country Club.
Los Angeles June 4 strong opposition to easing the gasoline shortage was voiced by safety council members. They urged careful use of autos and estimated supplies could last five to nine days with proper handling and driving at 250 miles per hour. Franklin Lowney, council member, commented on the plan.
Wide World Sports column cites Charles O Coonor proposing an open military golf tourney to aid relief societies, lists notable amateurs, and notes baseball manager Cronin chasing two jay men while the Red Sox visit Washington. Mentions Minnesota boxing reform and a Big Ten track meet in Evanston with Charley Hunter and Cannon Wimerdam.
Thursday games list Dana Fanker's guest star and teams including Greeley Stoguers versus Jimmy FrilIBAet with Signal Corps. Evening matchups feature Rea d As full trivia and AllStays Company facing George Nicholson. Wednesday shows 2:00 and 7:00 pm entries with Teddy Fritschel's team and other remarks.
London dispatch reports Adolf Hitler summoned representatives of Nazi satellite states to Vienna for a high level conference. The aim is to mobilize two million volunteers and three million workers to support the Axis war effort.
A roundup of notable performances from major leaguers. Charlin Wagner and Bobby Derry contributed strong hits for the Red Sox, while Finney and Taber boosted Boston with key runs. Ringing performances from McCormick, Litt, and Smith paced the Yankees over the Braves and Indians contributions backed clean outings. Masters and Higgins starred for the Pirates in a doubleheader sweep, with Cramer driving in runs. Cleveland and Chicago players also delivered solid showings in a day of varied results.
A Chicago schoolboy basketball talent says he has received offers from seven Wisconsin Teague clubs but cannot decide which to choose. He jokes he will accept the first club to offer him its best terms, calling it the deciding factor.
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