Rooks Edge Nine in Night Of Double Plays
Last night at Finch Field the visiting team defeated Thom Brooks 9 5 in a game noted for six double plays and key hits. McWilliams led the visitors with a homer and multiple RBI while Bournet took the loss for Salisbury as Heller and Kaiser contributed from the mound.
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McWil
Landis
E—Schilder
Kaiser
Radmer
Forbes Rbi
Marcheano
DeFrank
Noah
J . Turner
Kunkle
McWilliams
Teeters
Spencer
Morgan
Turner
Sb—Featherston
Bob—Bournet
Heller
Ciracello
Attabaugh
Quig
Off Bournet
Atta
Salisbury
Bour U—Sanders
Vickers
Fort Worth Army Air Field claims method to make woman reveal age
A Fort Worth Army Air Field note boasts of a method to make a woman admit her age, claiming Army procedures credit for success. The fragment references discharge rules and jokes about ages, AR 615-365 and 125, in a humorous wartime context.
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Fort Worth Army Air , Texas
Army Ly
Fort Worth
World mines produce half global output
The article notes that mines contribute about half of the world’s mineral production, highlighting the sector’s dominant role in global supply. It emphasizes the scale and importance of mining to economies and industrial markets.
National baseball equipment shortage hampers youth leagues
Sports roundup notes Dubuque Iowa reports grow from ten to eighteen teams as equipment shortages curb fielding and expansion for 14 to 16 year olds. It cites eight dozen needed balls and limited supplies due to military needs, plus praise for volunteers keeping leagues going. Red Barber marks 15 years as broadcaster and Connecticut boxing chief Billy Prince recalls two notable knockouts.
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Hugh Fullerton, Jr
New York
Hirch
Carl V. Riley
Dubuque
Freton
P. Rinorgan
Bill
Spokane
Wash
Red Barber
University of Florida
Red
Billy Prince
New Connecticut
Today’s guest star Ben Epstein shares era reflections
New York Mirror columnist Ben Epstein discusses a World War II era theme, noting comparisons with historic figures like Bill Tilden and wartime rationing. The piece blends cultural commentary with period observations and authorial voice.
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Ben Epstein
New York Mirror
Bill Tilden
Lord Haw Haw nickname questioned by Brooklyn roots claim
Hugh Fullerton Sr notes the broadcaster Lord Haw Haw asserts a Brooklyn birth. The columnist questions the plausibility of that claim and jokes about whether the nickname originates from Dodgers fandom.
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Pop
Hugh Fullerton, Sr
Lord Haw Haw
Brooklyn
The
Dodgers
Grudge Fight Off as Track Stewards Cancel Card
Larry Atkins planned a Cleve land fight card but North Randall stewards halted the event. Carol Freese outlasted Betty Hicks in the women’s western open and now targets a stronger showing against the women pros in the $19,700 national women’s open golf event.
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Larry Atkins
Cleveland
North Randall
Carol
Babe) Freese
Betty Hicks
Tri State tennis tourney advances top players
In Cincinnati the 45th Tri State championship moved into quarter finals as top seeds and notable contenders won. Billy Talbert of Wilmington and Paulinetz of Los Angeles won their first matches while Sarah Palfrey Cooke and her husband entered the men’s doubles alongside several Cincinnati favorites with decisive 6 0 6 0 or 6 1 6 0 scores.
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Sarah Palfrey Cooke
Boston
Yamguchi
Satto
Billy Talbert
Ilmington
Del
Paulinetz
Los Angeles
Talbert
Lou Belmont
Miss Betz
Isabel Lindsay
Winnetka
Ill
Tri-State
Dorothy May Bundy
Mary Ann Davis
Columbus
Mrs. Cooke
Mary Leis
Iinnati
Jane Jock
St. Hal Surface
Kansas City
Surgus Leach
Bud Ingle
Ace Gutowsky Highlight Spurs Lions Backfield Legend
A newspaper profile lauds Cpl Ace Gutowsky as Detroit Lions best fullback, noting his overseas service and letters from New Guinea. The piece recalls a Gil bert Islands basketball win over an LST squad led by Gene Lorendo and mentions Don Belk, Clemson alum, hitting safely in 20 straight Fort Benning league games.
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Ace Gutowsky
Detroit Lions
Ace
New Guinea
Gilbert Islands
LST
Gene Lorendo
Oshkosh
Wisc
Don Belk
Clemson College
Fort Benning
Baseball scoreboard reports mixed results across leagues
National League had no games. American League New York beat St Louis 5 to 4. Carolina League Greensboro 15 Danville 7. Martinsville 6 Burlington 4. Durham 12 Leaksville 10. Winston Salem 6 Raleigh 2. State League Hickory 14 Landis Statesville 5 Concord 3. Mooresville 6 Lexington 5 Salisbury 9 Thomasville 5. Piedmont League Richmond 8 Roanoke 1 Newport News 7 Portsmouth 2 Norfolk 4 Lynchburg 3. Minor leagues International Toronto 8-6 Jersey City 2-1. Montreal 12-5 Baltimore 2-8. Syracuse 5 Buffalo 3. Rochester 4 Newark 3. American Association Louisville 12 Milwaukee 6. Indianapolis 11 Kansas City 9. Southern Association Atlanta 5 Nashville 2. Mobile 2 Memphis 1. Birmingham 8 Chattanooga 3. New Orleans 9 Little Rock 3. Other games postponed.
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Carolina League Greensboro
Danville
Martinsville
Burlington
Durham
Leaksville
Winston-Salem
Raleigh
Toronto
Jersey City
Montreal
Baltimore
Syracuse
Buffalo
Rochester
Newark
Southern Association
Atlanta
Nashville
Mobile
Memphis
Birmingham
Chattanooga
New Orleans
Little Rock
Major League Leaders in Batting and Pitching
The list shows batting leaders like Holmes of Boston with a .386 average and 95 hits, Olmo of Brooklyn with 80 hits and 54 RBIs, and Kurowski tied for doubles. Pitching leaders include Christopher of Philadelphia at 11-2 with an earned run average of 8.46.
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Holmes
Boston
Risen
Brooklyn
Galan
Stanky
Olmo
Elliott
Pittsburgh
Kurowski
St. Louis
Walker
Rucker
New York
Lombardi
New
DiMaggio
Philadelphia
Dolph Camilli Debuts with Boston in 3 2 Loss to Feller
Dolph Camilli, a 10 year NL veteran and former Oakland manager, debuted for the Boston Red Sox yesterday against Bob Feller and went hitless in four at bats. Feller struck out nine as Cleveland beat Boston 3 to 2, with Camilli among the nine Red Sox who failed to reach base. The sailors collected four hits off three Boston pitchers while Feller allowed five.
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Great Lakes
Dolph Camilli
Boston Red Sox
Bob Feller
Greates
Camilli
Oakland
Red Sox
Feller
Infielder Wee Bustee Chatham aims for 3000th game in 23rd year
Memphis veteran Wee Bustee Chatham at 41 and in his 23rd year of pro baseball hopes to reach 3000 games before giving way to younger players. He claims to feel good for two to three more seasons and notes 2823 minor league games plus a brief stint with the Boston Braves in 1930.
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Memphis
Wee Bustee Chatham
Hardy Little Perennial
Boston Braves
Nelson and Byrd Clash at Chicago Open Prelude
Chicago open underway at Calumet country club Homewood with 32 top pros in 36 hole pro am women titles set. Byron Nelson and Sammy Byrd renew a budding feud over recent wins while Harold McSpaden defends his title in the 72 hole medal showdown.
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Jerry Liska
Chicago
Calumet Country Club
Harold
Jag) McSpaden
Thursay
Calumet
Homewood
McSpaden
Byron Nelson
Sammy Byrd
Byrd
Nelson
Plum Hollow
Lord Byron
Toledo
Gauldin Secures Fourth Victory Over Leafs in Carolina League
Bob Gauldin, Greensboro lefthander, earned his fourth win against Danville’s Carolina League leaders the Leafs. The Patriots built an early lead with 15 hits and four runs in the fourth, while Winston-Salem defeated Raleigh 6-2 to sweep the series. Burlington and Martinsville split a double header, and Leaks pitcher Jack Warner was banished after a heated late game argument.
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Raleigh
Bob Gauldin
Johnny Allen
Greensboro
Danville
Leafs
Gauldin
Herb Brett
Bob
Patriots
Winston-Salem
Burlington
Martinsville
Athletics
Burlngton
E. Marts
Claude Crocker
Carolina
Afa Fk
Nance
Bees
Ferrell
Heiles
Sham
Leaksville
Jack Warner
Leaks
Red Shield Baseball Rotary Club Declared Winner
Ineligible man found in Lions lineup forces Rotary Club to be declared winner of Monday's Red Shield game. Rotarians and the oops will meet tomorrow at 6 pm at High Point College field to decide the first half winner in the Red Shield circuit.
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Lions
Rotary Club
Rotarians
Oops
High Point College Field
Fights Last Night Roundup From Associated Press
Boxing results from multiple cities list Archie Moore stopping Lloyd Marshall in Cleveland and several other decisions and knockouts. Notable bouts include Johnny Greco KOing Pat Girodano in Brooklyn and Jackie Graves defeating Jose Gonizales in Minneapolis. Various regional cards feature wins, losses, and a draw across New York, Hartford, Union City, White Plains, Belfast, and more.
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Cleveland
Archie Moore
San Diego
Lloyd Marshall
Bobby Richardson
Pete de Ruzza
New York
Brooklyn
Johnny Greco
Montreal
Pat Girodano
Toronto
Charley Early
San Francisco
Jimmy Pierce
Vancouver
Minneapolis
Jackie Graves
Austin
Minn
Jose “Baby” Gonizales
Tony Riccio
Bayonne
Joe Blackwood
Paterson
al Franklin
White Plains
N Y
Vic Pigantaro
Pat Scanion
Francisco Colon Garcia
Puerto Rico
Benny May
Belfast
al Wooster
Frankfort
Young Bolduc
Waterville
Chandler Plans Two Senate Votes Before Leaving for Baseball
Washington June 27 Happy Chandler says he will cast two votes before quitting the Senate to become baseballs full time commissioner. He aims to vote on the San Francisco charter and the Bretton Woods plan before stepping down and expects action on Bretton Woods the week of July 9 with world peace talks possibly by August 1. He adds politics will not influence his decision and nothing else stands in the way of his shift to baseball.
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Washington
Happy Chandler
Senate
A. B. Chandler
Bretton Woods
World Peacekeeping Organization
Barkley
Dky
Chandler
Kentucky
Pitcher Bill Zuber Delivers Victory in Relief for Yankees
Bill Zuber pitched four scoreless innings in relief against the Browns and drove in the winning run with an eighth inning single. Poland signed a five year non aggression pact with the Soviet Union in 1932 that was extended to 1939.
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Bill Zuber
Yankees
Browns
Poland
Civil Service Examinations Held for City Labor Posts
Oral examinations will be held in the week of July 9 to July 14 1945 at 808 Security Bank Building for laborer truck helper driver messenger janitor elevator operator mechanic helper and labor foreman positions. Applications must be filed with the Civil Service Commission beforehand. James B Lovelace secretary High Point Civil Service Commission notes experience and character considered though not required.
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Civil Service
Security Bank
Civil Service Commission
James B. Lovelace
High Point Civil Service Commission
Yanks Beat Browns For First Time In St. Louis
The New York Yankees beat the St. Louis Browns 5 to 4 at Sportsman's Park for their sixth straight win and first victory over St. Louis in the Browns home city since July. Bill Zuber earned his first win in relief, driving in Truck or Stains with the decisive run in the eighth. The Browns dropped nine of twelve, slipping to sixth place as Detroit widened its lead.
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Joe Reichler
Associated Press
New York Yankees
St. Louis Browns
Sportsman's Park
St. Louis
Browns
McCarthy
Detroit
Yankees
West
Mound City
Sewellmen
Bill Zuber
Brownies
Tex Shirley
al Hollingsworth
Cincinnati
Boston
Holmes Aims for .400 Batting Mark this Season
Boston slugger Tommy Holmes leads the National Leagues with a .386 average, eyeing a .400 season. He has hit .432 at Braves Field but only .111 in Chicago and struggles on Wrighley field, amid glare from center field bleachers.
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Boston
Bill Terry
Braves
Tommy Olmes
Tommy
Chicago
Wrighley Field
Cubs
Holmes
Braves Field
Rigby Field
Pittsburgh
Cincinnati
St. Louis
Mulcahy Reported Returning to Pitch for Phillies
Philadelphia June 27 A rumor said Sgt Hugh Mulcahy the first major leaguer in service after Pearl Harbor is coming home to be discharged General Manager Herb Pennock expressed optimism that the veteran pitcher could join the Phillies on the mound He sought relatives to verify the report while awaiting official word and confirmation of the 85 point discharge requirement.
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Philadelphia
Upy
Hugh Mulcahy
Herb Pennock
Philadelphia Phillies
Pennock
Mulcahy
Pearl Harbor
Soldier Heights Revealed by U S Army Records
U S Army records show that more than one in four American soldiers stand five feet ten inches or taller and nearly one in ten reach six feet or more, highlighting surprising height distribution among servicemen.
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U. S. Army
Ward Street zoning change approved in public hearing
The city council ratified a zone change moving a Ward street area near West Green and Red ding streets from Residence A to Business B after a public hearing with no protests.
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Ward Street
West Green
Redding Streets
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