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Newspaper
Greeley Daily Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1941
Page
9
The Tribune recaps two gripping games between Severance and Greeley, with Grilley, Grove Park, and Wholesale squads delivering a tense showdown. Severance edges the Tribune 4 to 3 in a late thriller, while a ten inning followup features a 12 to 13 Severance victory as late rallies test both sides.
In Fort Morgan on June 23 three Sterling youths narrowly escaped drowning when their car left the road and fell into the Platte Beaver bridge area near the city power plant. Driver Bernnie Beltale 17 reported the event to Deputy Sheriff Carruth. All three climbed from the water filled sedan. Beltale and passengers Arthur McBride and Dorothy King 17 faced charges of driving under the influence of liquor in justice court.
June 23 at Salt Lake City a resolution favored abolition of quarantines was adopted at the Western Plant Board conference. D B Mackle the plant quarantine officer for California explained quarantines slow hay and grain movement. Officials noted damaged crops in affected areas and cited Montana and Cantos among attendees.
Freddie Fitzsimmons earned a hard won victory for Brooklyn as they edged Pittsburgh 9 to 4 at Forbes Field. The veteran knuckleballer silenced the Pirates after a rough start, while Dolf Camili and Pete Elser led a late scoring burst. Joe Medwick and Pee Wee Reese each contributed two hits as the Dodgers moved within a half game of the league leading Cardinals.
Promoter Jack Kanner announced Jack Tempsey will appear in Colorado Springs July 22 Peeble July 28 La Junta July 24 and Grand Junction July 26. Kanner also named Tempsey as referee for wrestling cards in Colorado Springs July 22 and Grand Junction July 26.
A June report from Wright Field details U.S. Army design efforts for new warplanes. Three main categories emerge heavy bombers medium range fighters and long range bombers. Projects emphasize improved armament and reach while preserving secrecy and civilian production capacity.
Summary of NL results showing Crooklya at 42 3 17 3 and Wiltsburon 000 108 000 472 with Firesimpions and key players Brown Owen Kiuger Sullivan Lopes. New York 060 900 OOH-0 3.0 CHICAS 100 00 Hos-140 Schumacher Adams Vane Mug Posgera McCullough. AL no games scheduled. Hame rane: anke Brooklyn 1S dante with two at 1 eS.
Fragmented standings snippet lists teams and records across leagues. Includes Montreal Toronto Rochester Buffalo Syracuse and Newark in an international section plus American Association and Pacific Coast League entries with wins and losses for several cities.
Listing of leading NL batters and players with team affiliations including Slaughter of St Louis, Mize and Brooks. Scoring and hitting metrics appear mixed with OCR errors, reflecting leader names and teams such as Brooklyn and St Louis with values around .358 and 825.
Jagged listing of bouts with fighters and weights across Baltimore Newark Dayton Pittsburgh Chicago Philadelphia Providence and Burton. KOs and stops noted for Hart, Alfran and Paes among others. many entries appear garbled but indicate diverse 1920s era boxing action.
A jumble of sports vignettes from June includes fan souvenirs for Fourth of July Yankee events, mentions of Joe Louis camp, boxing, football chatter about Jersey Jones, and notable figures like Gabe Murphy and Guy Lombardo involved in entertainment and athletics. Mentions of Freddie Fitzsimmons and Herman Franks note Pittsburgh games and a homer.
Brooklyn Dodgers defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates 9 to 4 as Freddie Pilzmann of the Dodgers delivered a standout effort. The game featured key plays from White Wyatt and Joe Kirby Ilgle while St Louis Cardinals loss kept pressure on the league standings. Across other matchups Claudel and Wa Sela mirrored season form, and a 1 0 finish in Chicago highlighted a busy day of baseball as Western and International League results rolled in.
British embassy announced tonight a new censorship and delay system for parcel shipments from the United States to neutral countries. The plan, labeled "mnpncerta," imposes detention and possible seizure for packages lacking proper certificates. Mailers must obtain certificates from British consulates, with fees under $25 or higher values triggering larger charges.
Fritsch pitched for Fritsch and Soos as they shut out the Soos team in Sioux Falls last night. Canaries fell to 20 on six hits with the Sioux City Mugen offense stifled. The Canaries remain near the bottom while Cheyenne creeps toward second place as a four-game series opens tonight at Monver and Norfolk.
Patrolman Joseph Klein saved Margaret Kine, 65, of Niagara Falls, after she walked toward the American Rapids. Klein threw a rope to the river bank as volunteers held the line, then jumped in with a rescuer and pulled both to safety about 200 feet from the falls. Police say the woman appeared confused and declined further questions.
U.S. senators LaFollette and Capper call for peace amid Roesch German developments. They argue democracy can resolve wartime challenges and advocate a cautious, prepared stance. The item weaves in political debate with wartime context and domestic defense concerns.
General George C. Marshall hinted that trainees completing twelve months of service might be released. He suggested it could be wise to keep some longer, though he did not specify any congressional action or sanctions. The remarks came as officials discussed education permits and department policies on early discharge.
A LaGrange district case involved Helen Love, a 35 year old woman from Rag, Iowa, convicted after pleading guilty to morals charges. Sentenced to a community service period and confinement at Russell Convalescent Home following her July 25 appearance. details include a note on the mishandled torn notices and references to Stork Express Bir and Mrs Wea feldt in the district records.
United States officials consider rigid limits on domestic food use to free up supplies for Britain. Measures target meat products cheese butter evaporated milk and other items. farm officials warn compulsory reductions may be needed to meet Britain’s wartime needs.
Greeley golfers triumphed over Longmont with strong showings by McArthur, Vinsont Hey, Atkinson, Mack Ralth, and others in a club handicap event. Denverb Wellshire trip set for July 19 with regional matches. quarterfinal pairings list Smidge Carney Pace Eaton and Kingsbury Knight, among others.
The Nilusel Public Links championship field tops 2800 players this year, a record for a major world event. The entry list, stretching from June 2 to 30, will be trimmed to 192 contenders by July 10 at Spo. Denver district reports 117 entries.
Walden June 14 marks a North Park pioneers reunion recounting 1944 history. Attendees include many longtime residents. a barbecue 21 miles east at Ybo 4-H club camp and a social dance caps the day. Food offerings included North Park beef, potatoes, coffee, and soft drinks for attendees.
Denver June 2. Federal district court heard arguments over a sale price for 1,230 years of land tied to the Denver ordnance pivot Crom Als. Hayden attorneys urged a $125,000 figure while opposing parties cited a $104,427 offer. Proceedings continue as the case unfolds.
Denver June 23 The conviction of Ralph Shimel on charges of tampering with Denver election records as a police officer was upheld by the state supreme court. Shimel faced five counts in Denver district court and was sentenced to one to five years in the penitentiary. He allegedly helped obtain items of questions for three examinations and passed them to applicants. The supreme court ruled such acts were contrary to the public hiring rule and municipal ethics.
Markus selects candidates for the city net squad amid a crowded field. Local figures, including Henry Markus, Imeleedtar fer ily and others, attend city courts as preparations unfold for Friday events and related activities.
The Airlines team meets Merchants tonight in a scheduled showdown amid heated rivalry. Officials expect a tight contest with both sides aiming for early momentum and potential decisive plays to set the tone for the season.
A labor board ruling affirms a labor order against C.F. & Its Associates after hearings at Pueblo steel plant and nearby iron mines. Workers at the plant voted 2783 for the Employees' Representatives Organization, 349 for Western Steel Production Union, and 267 for another group, amid historic labor tensions linked to Ludlow era events.
Secretary of State Welles discussed wartime policy and a proposed substitution plan enabling seizure of military or naval equipment and related assets to boost defense. The Ways and Means Committee advanced a gift tax bill expected to raise about 212.7 million dollars. Harlan Stone's nomination as chief justice gained Senate approval amid recess for a representative’s death and a temporary adjournment.
Eaton Pirates win unclear game against Platteville Sandlot with a 19 to unknown score after an ineligible player issue forces a forfeit. The report notes Mason and Bim contributing for Eaton while Reno and a Hog play boost Platteville in a tightly played contest.
The Daily Worker editorial argues for closer U S relations with the Soviet Union as a necessary response to Hitler's aggression. It advocates easing trade restrictions, freeing Soviet credits, and coordinating aid and cooperation while urging alignment with Communist Party views on foreign policy.
Washington June 23 The Secretary of Commerce endorsed the 2.95 billion Seaway project urging passage as a national undertaking. Support cited potential ship traffic benefits and power sales to fund construction with tolls and revenues, claiming tax impact would be minimal.
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