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Greeley Daily Tribune

Location

Greeley, Colorado, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1941

Page

9

Conn and Lewis Ready for Wednesday Night's Battle

The heavyweight contenders Billy Conn and Lou Louis prepare for a high stakes title bout at the Polygramis Filly arena. promoters predict a 40,000 crowd and strong betting action as fans from Pittsburgh and beyond travel by train and car to witness the showdown.

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Crime Wave In Capital Stirs Solons

Washington reporters describe a violent crime wave in the capital as Miss Dessie Elizabeth Strieff, 23, is found raped and strangled in a private garage near Dupont Circle. Professor DeWitt Croissant, from George Washington University, is linked to the scene. Frances Wolams, his housekeeper, aided in discovery. A second murder of Mrs. Rosa Abramowicz, 28, three months earlier, is cited as part of the same spree. Senator Herring calls for action as police pursue the suspect.

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Sugar Refinery Workers Strike Paralyzes Philadelphia Plants

Workers at three Philadelphia sugar refineries went on strike including Pennsylvania Sugar Company and W J. Povahan Sugar Refining and Molasses Company. The action affects facilities employing about 1,306 workers and coincides with national events as President Roosevelt’s son enters naval service. Tournament of Roses in Pasadena continues annual tradition since 1900.

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Yankees Narrow Indians Lead With Victory

The New York Yankees beat the Cleveland Indians to trim the AL lead to one game. A three run blast in the right inning sparked the win, with Joe Gordon homering in the fourth. The Indians answered with a Boudreau homer in the fifth and another in seventh. Pitching by Minor, Brown, Gomez, Murphy, and Russo held the Indians to ten runs, while Murphy earned the win. Croswell was spiked and left the game, replaced by Paul Rizuta. Also, the Senators beat the Tigers 3 to 1 behind Kendall Cobe’s eight hit pitching.

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Baseball Scores From National League Games

National League results show New York and Cincinnati each with scoring gaps, Chicago and Philadelphia delivering offense, and postponed games in Pittsburgh due to wet grounds. Western and International Leagues list mixed outcomes in multiple cities with tied and close scores.

National League Cincinnati R.H.E. New Yorke Clneinnatt Lobman Danning Vanier Meer Planpson J. Moore Beggs Lombardi Weel Chicago HH. E. Philadelphia Grissom Ch Sud Warren Stooty Pressel McCullavel- Basion Pittsburgh

Churchill Urges United Effort to Save the World

Winston Churchill declared in a broadcast that united action by the United States is needed to defeat darkness and guide the world. He spoke at Rochester University where he received an honorary degree, noting his American roots and kinship with generations of Jeromes tied to Rochester.

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Cubs Beat Phillies 3 1 in Chicago Victory

Cubs win 3 to 1 over Phillies to take the series, with Jake Mouty leading a strong hitting performance and Chicago's offense capitalizing on runners. Giants break Giants' losing skid as Vander Moey and Thompson pace a 6 to 9 win in Cincinnati.

Cube Phillies Prem Chicago Duunie Jake Mouty Glanto Johny Vander Moey Gens

Ott Qualifies at Cherry Hills for PGA Tour Event

Leonard Ott of Denver's Green Gables Country Club qualified for a PGA Tour event at Cherry Hills Country Club with a 72 yesterday. He will compete in Chicago in July as part of the Denver entrant group.

Ott Presa Denver Leonard Ott Grean Gables

Pueblo Wins from Indians in Extra Inning Football?

Pueblo defeats Indians 6 to 4 in an extra inning baseball clash as league leaders Cheyenne slip in a dirty 14 to 13 win over Sioux City at Denver Merchants Park. Honver posts four runs in a 14 13 slugfest, while Norfolk tops Sioux Falls 9 to 5 altering standings.

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Rainstorm Devastates Greeley Area Causing Flooding

A Monday afternoon rainstorm drenched Greeley and surrounding districts, flooding sidewalks and lawns while rivers rose toward Evans and LaSalle. Heavy runoff diverted under highways, damaging crops including tomatoes, and washing soil in the northwest. Rainfall reached four to five inches in places with substantial irrigation impacts and improved prospects for irrigation later in the season.

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Craig Wood To Compete At Denver

Denver June 16 Associated Press Fred Corcoran announced Craig Wood the former national champion would compete in the PGA tour event at Cherry Hills. Corcoran said Wood plans to enter the 15 900 prize tourney and will travel from Ohio after reviewing the Cherry Hills layout. Corcoran noted Wood remains a serious contender aiming for a grand slam and Masters title.

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Seven Day Baseball Schedule for Greeley Area Leagues

A chaotic OCR schedule lists daily baseball games from Tuesday June 17 through Tuesday June 25 across multiple leagues including EL AL CL and City Park venues. It names teams Vikings Trrandoes Tigers Whites Sox Pirates and others with practice slots and venues such as City Park Bonet Eaton and Mellinger. The text also notes a June 16 death of Percy Hamm, a Longmont banker, and a July 18 fire in an industrial district with property loss estimated at 78 600 along with a note on the word livery etymology.

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Soil moisture praised across all parts of inventory

The report notes good soil moisture in all areas and mentions snow at higher elevations. observers expect continued even conditions and steady operations despite winter weather.

Yanks Edge Opponents in Tight Baseball Bid

The New York Yankees hold a psychological edge over rivals as they win their eighth straight, edging the Cleveland Indians. Detroit tops Washington 3-1 while the Chicago Cubs beat the Phillies, with key hitters DiMaggio Williams and Slaughter among leaders in a busy AL and NL slate.

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Train Kills Two Year Old on Colorado Track

A Denver & Rio Grande Western Exposition Flyer struck two year old Clailea Wolf as he wandered near the track. Bluford Clemens attempted to rescue him but his efforts failed as the locomotive could not be stopped in time. The accident occurred near a railroad embankment with witnesses nearby.

Charen Wolf Frank Tam Iaco

Meanderings From a Joky Sports Roundup

A confused column references Salt Lake City's racing starter Jonkins and a land race near Grand Inhelion. It mentions stolen bases, university football, and an exhibition in Duckie on June 27. Ex-Wyoming coach Okie Blanchard takes on school and student welfare duties, while coach Chuck Hyatt leads Heartlessville Phillips in the junior varsity tournament.

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Sports Roundup From Eddie Brietz Dated June Events

A jumbled sports round up highlights college and pro notes from May and June. Names such as Boston College coach Denny Myers and Penn State figures appear amid scattered game mentions. The piece references football, baseball, and basketball figures, with shifting focus and partial game details.

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Salica Retains Bantamweight Title In 15 Round Thriller

Salica of Brooklyn defeats challenger Ge Puitidelphin after absorbing blows then rallying to win a 15 round title defense in front of about 37,500 paid spectators. Salica retains the bantamweight crown despite a strong late surge from Porte’s offering.

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One Third of FSA Loans in State Repaid

A state report shows 4,497,982 of 19,102,920 FSA loans for rehabilitation repaid, with 5,803 borrowers outstanding and average ARP income up from prior year. The note highlights drought impacts and farm income rises linked to repayments in Colorado and Michigan leads in Finnish population figures.

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Greeley Merchants To Tangle With Curve Tavern Of Denver

A chaotic write up details scheduled Monday night softball in Greeley with the Merchants facing Curve Tavern of Denver at City Park. It notes field drainage and tentative start times, praising the Merchants depth and pitching while highlighting Curve Tavern as a strong Denver rival and potential league contender.

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O'Dooley Wins in Round One

O'Dooley defeats Amaya in two minutes and change of the first round in a six round bout in Steamboat Springs. Amaya, weighing 181 pounds, was knocked down twice and sustained punches to the nose and mouth as the contest opened.

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Byron White Enrolls At C U Summer Courses Begin

Byron White enrolls at the University of Colorado Boulder for regular summer courses after leaving Yale with a year and a half remaining. He plans no special work in the U L lnn school and hopes to finish studies soon. Baseball results mention the Tigers leading the Yanks in a non league game and the Old Timers versus Red Sox ending near dark with a league credit determined later.

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Baker Caught in Baseball Association Affair

A fragment notes Nel Baker, described as a manager figure, tied to a Lombard incident involving Stelens Ma llord Uson baseball association. The readable text is unclear on all details but implies an arrest or accusation connected to the organization. Further context remains unreadable.

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Probation Revoked for Windsor Woman in Forgery Case

United States judge revoked probation for Mrs Pricda Heelinger of Windsor, mother of three, who had received a 14 month federal sentence for theft and forgery of government money orders. The court was told she had also stolen a typewriter from her employer. She now serves the term in [unknown] institution.

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French British Naval Battle Off Coast of Syria

Damascus reports a naval clash off Keira Insen involving two French destroyers and six British vessels along with two French destroyers. French forces held positions around Merdjayoun Tetra Konelire and repelled a Heltah counterattack. air and naval aviation pressed Brilfet targets as a total blackout was ordered in Frient. Most WWI volunteers came from New York and Pennsylvania.

Syria Deets Damascus Keira Insen Merdjayoun Tetra Konelire Heltah Thei Arenal Amnouweed Sidon Wevier

WPA May Move Out Of Some Colorado Counties

Denver report notes that if federal relief funds are cut, Colorado would lose about 6000 persons or 25 percent of WPA projects. State administrator Shriver warned that many areas with small relief loads could lose work, potentially closing programs in sparsely populated regions.

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