Island doctorless pilot rescue via long distance ham relay
A Palmyra Island crash left a badly hurt soldier with no physician on site. A government weather observer and two amateur radio hams in Audubon New Jersey relayed instructions from Dr Ralph W. Davis, head surgeon at Audubon Hospital. The 5600 mile medical relay showed improvement.
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Five Nations Named for Marshall Plan Panel
Paris July 1 report lists France Great Britain Norway and the Netherlands as members of an executive committee to supervise the Marshall Plan for European recovery. The rules panel drafted the organizing plan and four technical groups will assess European resources before United States aid bids. France Britain Denmark Greece Iceland Ireland Netherlands named to food and agriculture group.
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Senate Judiciary Vote Skews Against Kansas City Probe
The Senate Judiciary Committee voted 7 to 8 to oppose investigating the Justice Department probe of the 1945 Kansas City congressional primary. Senator Kem of Missouri introduced a discharge resolution to move the matter to the Senate floor, but Langer sided with quashing the inquiry. The panel’s chair Wiley said no further action would be taken.
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Zale Graziano Title Bout Promises High Drama
Chicago July 10 Tony Zale middleweight champion meets challenger Honky Graziano in a highly anticipated 15 round clash at the Chicago Stadium before about 26 090 spectators. Officials expect a big gate near 8450 000. Zale, 33, defends his title for the second time and is favored to win by six rounds, with memories of their New York matchup last September where Zale rallied to KO Graziano in six.
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Suit seeks to halt Arkansas veteran education funds
Life Rock July 14 reports Arkansas Education Commissioner Ralph Jones says a suit by James Mackrell seeks to stop spending inlvanee funds for veteran education and on the jib training for 22,000 veterans. Attorney General Guy Williams filed to dismiss the suit in Pulaski chancery court, arguing enjoining spending would end most state veteran education participation. The case covers 200000 dollars in the last fiscal year and 700000 dollars planned for the next two years, with funds allegedly used for personnel vs advances repaid by the veterans administration.
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Louis to skip title defense for 1947 boxing season
New York officials announce champ Louis will not defend his heavyweight title in 1947. Louis and manager Marshall Miles of Buffalo with Del Strauss at the 20th Century Sporting Club discuss two 10 round non title bouts at Madison Square Garden. The plan may pair Louis against the July 25 bout winner on November 14.
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Yankees Extend Streak to Sixteen Wins in Cleveland
The New York Yankees rolled to a 16th straight victory by taking both ends of a doubleheader from the Cleveland Indians before a crowd of 112,455. Exiled ace Allie Reynolds starred in the opener, while Joe DiMaggio, on base in the ninth, drove in the decisive run with a triple by Johnny Mize. Other majors notes include Cincinnati’s Ewen Blackwell earning his 18th win, and the Giants and Pirates posting wins in their respective pennant races.
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Bears Just Miss Losing League Lead
The Bears nearly ceded their Southern Association lead after a 7-4 loss by Atlanta to Birmingham saved them. Barsey Cook earned his first win for the Crackers, while Frank Liga relieved Ray Boles. Babe Ruth’s 11th homer sparked the Cracker win. Traveler Picchota pitched well in Chattanooga as Little Rock beat the Lookouts. Birmingham’s 17-hit barrage against New Orleans featured Don Richmond and Al Flair. Memphis beat Nashville as Dick Mauney allowed three hits in a 12-2 final.
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Softball Game of Lions Rotarians Canceled Tonight
The softball game at Fair Park between the Lions and Rotarys was postponed until next week. Postponement was requested by the Lions to complete the lineup.
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Babe Zaharias Poised For Broadmoor Title Defense In 1940s Field
Colorado Springs July 16 Babe Didrikson Zaharias, aiming to repeat as champion, opens play in the Broadmoor women’s invitational golf tournament. She faces Dat Hielly of Los Angeles in finals Saturday after a near par 72 in qualifying. Other early scores include Kielty 77 and Wiehya ?, with several matchups listed for round one in the championshp.
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Stranahan Ward Top Western Amateur Favorites
Stranahan and Ward, Nos. 1 and 2 seeds, lead after first round match play in Des Moines. Stranahan edged Ward to win the 1946 title in 38 holes after sharing medalist honors with Budd Quick and Smiley Quick. Ward shot 68 in the opening round and 73 in the second to claim medalist honors for the event.
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Bud) Ward
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Boxing results round up from New York cards and elsewhere
Los Angeles report of AP boxing results shows Danny Bartfield outpointing Harry Hirnihan in New York with a 138 12 Worcester Mags score. Other bouts include Ruby Xessler defeating Bobby Ruy fin in Brooklyn, Charle Hayes II drawing in Detroit, and Morigie Bolanos stopping Stanie Trigh in Los Angeles. Details are fragmentary with several scores and locations noted across cities like Monterey and Madison.
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