France in Africa debate shifts toward de Gaulle clash
In a tumult of wartime diplomacy, leaders in Algiers and Paris clash over leadership of Free French forces. De Gaulle and Giraud face disagreements on authority, money, and strategy, with Eisenhower poised to decide Africa's fate under Allied command and British oversight.
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United Nations
United States
de Gaulle
France
Joint Committee
Vichy
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Africa
Eisenhower
Stephens and Dalgren Still Head Batters
New York June 15 Ver goni Stephens of the St Louis Browns and Ellsworth Dalgren of the Philadelphia Phillies still head the Major Leagues in batting averages. Stephens remains at .369, ahead of Oris Hackett, while Dalgren holds a slim edge over Harry Walker. Dixie, Musial, McCormick and Lindell are among other top hitters as the NL boasts ten batters at .311+ while the AL lags with .276 as the threshold for leaders.
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New York
Vergoni
Stephens
Str Lous Browns
Ellsworth
Bate
Cleveland
Oris Hackett
Dahlgren
Harry Walkers
St. Louis Cardinals
Little Dixie
Stan Musial
Cardinals
Frank McCormick
Cincinnati
Johnny Lindell
New York Yankees
Big Ten all star track team beats West Coast in six meetings
Sports Mirror notes that today a year ago the Big Ten all star track team defeated a similar West Coast Conference team 89 2 2 to 57 1 3 for the first time in six meetings. Three years ago most Cleveland Indians players signed statements ending a revolt against Manager Oscar Vitt. Five years ago Jimmie Foxx of the Red Sox walked six times in a nine inning game with the St. Louis Browns to tie a 1891 Major League record.
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Sports Mirror
Associated Press Today
Cleveland
Barons Rise to Third in Southern League Action
The Birmingham Barons won twice to climb into third place in the Southern League, overpowering the Lookouts while Nashville, Chattanooga, and other rivals argued over standings. Memphis Chicks split with Knoxville after a 12 to 8 slugfest, and Atlanta Crackers dropped after a three-game win streak. Little Rock at Nashville was postponed, with listed pitching matchups for today.
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Associated Press
Birmingham
Nashville
Bass
Jose
Chattanooga
Barsons
Lookouts
Memphis Chicks
Knoxville
Atlanta Crackers
New Orleans
Pets
Jesse Danna
Little Rock
Lite
Greer
Kerksieek
Papish
Alderson and Gardner
Signer
Memphis
Fights Last Night By The Associated Press
Boxing results from New York Chicago and other cities list wins and KOs. Jackie Cooper outpoints George Egehan in New York while Ted Carastie and Tony Sabatella score stoppages in Maine and Pennsylvania. Jimmy McLarnin defeats Russell Sawyer in New Bedford as Luther White and Joe Spangier also score decisions or knockouts in listed venues.
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New York
Jackie Cooper
Chicago
George Egehan
U.S. Coast Guard
Joe Mulls
Brooklyn
Ernest
Cat
Lachance
Lisbon
Robinson
Portland
Maine
Maurice Maine
Ted Carastie
Scranton
Charley Sabatella
Dunmore
Tony Grey
New Bedford
Mass
Jimmy McLarnin
Russell Sawyer
Buffalo
Johnny Green
Lackawanna
N. C
Joe Spangier
Richmond
Los Angeles
Luther
Municipal Court cases and civil note action
Lonnie Brown forfeited 1 cash bond for stop sign. David A White guilty of drunkenness fined 10 with probation. Albert Dye drunkenness pleaded guilty fined 10. Calvin Kirk drunkenness forfeited 10. Jonnie A Howard drunkenness forfeited 10. Burt Durham drunkenness for Annie J Wright disturbing the peace forfeited 10. Luta Pearl Simpson disturbing the peace forfeited 10. Hazel Washington disturbing the James Tyus case. Vincent W Foster vs Jesse Carter action on note for 94.40. Judgment for plaintiff by default for 94 600.
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Lonnie Brown
David A. White
Albert Dye
Calvin Kirk
Jonnnie A. Howard
Burt Durham
Annie J. Wright
Luta Pearl Simpson
Hazel Washington
James Tyus
Vincent W. Foster
Jesse Carter
One Auto Stolen Another Recovered
A 1936 Ford Coupé owned by George Stroud was stolen from in front of his home on West Avenue G last night, police report. Local police also announced the recovery of another auto stolen yesterday from Texarkana by d. o. (Bunk) Clark.
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George Stroud
West Avenue G
Texarkana
D. O
Bunk) Clark
Dodds Burnham Sprint Preview Sparks Indoor Rivalry
A 1500 meter showdown between Gil Dodds and Dartmouth’s Dan Burnham headlines a weekend program as part of a larger indoor season relay and junior championships. Dodds seeks strong opposition in case Gunder Haegg enters, while other sports notes touch on baseball school plans and humorous quips from figures like Greg Rice and Carl Wayles.
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Gil Dodds
Dartmouth
Dan Burnham
Dodds
A.A.U
Gunder Haegg
Mel Cit
Father's Day Committee
Giants
Father
Market Report from ST Louis Hogs and Cattle Trends
Market data show hogs about steady with Thursday averages near 14.00 to 16.00, some weights 18.90 to 19.75, packers inactive. Cattle and calves: supply light, demand unsettled with good and choice heifers 14.00 to 15.00, cows 10.00 to 11.00, slaughter steers 10.00 to 16.25, stocker and feeder steers 11.90 to 15.65. Sheep 1000, no early sales, indications around steady. In New York stocks, market rose slightly but gains limited. grains eased late with wheat steady to slight declines. Poultry and produce unchanged. cotton futures pressured by subsidies fight, slight rebound late.
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California
Whitey US
Texas Bliss
Alabama’ Bliss
Oklahoma Bliss
Charley Brewster Revives Phillies In Doubleheader Surge
Sid Feder reports Charley Brewster, veteran shortstop, credited with energizing the Phillies as he spurs the infield and helps push Philadelphia to a five of six start run. Trade moves brought Brewster and Coaker Triplett to the Phils, aiding a 6-4 opener win over Boston and a 2-1 win in the nightcap as the A’s also win big. The Phillies move into fifth in the league as Brewster shines in his early games with Milwaukee and Nashville history noted.
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Philadelpha
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Serne Pgiger Filbert
Roosevelt
Brewster
Jessian
Brooklyn Dodgers
Georgia Charley
Rickey
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Ernie Lombardi
Gluefoot
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Brooklyns
St. Louis Cardinals
Cincinnati Teds
Warry Gumbert
Coaker Triplett
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Landis
Jeal
Charley
Cox
Danny Libwhiter
Earl Naylor
Triplett
Buster Adams
Dain Clay
Oyehouser
Ont Brewster
Clay
Boston
Ronny Northey
Philadelphia
Billy Penn
Indians
Red Sox
Dick Siebert
Jesse Flores
Pacific Coast Football Loop Split in Two
The Pacific Coast Conference, a 10 member football circuit, split into two sections to reduce travel under defense rules. A four team southern division Stanford California Southern California and UCLA will play a robin series, with winners meeting northern division rivalsWashington Oregon Washington State Oregon State and Idaho Montana were also noted.
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Stanford University
Arene Vier
Pasadena
Poarin
Office of Defense Transpertition
Stanford
California
Southern California
University of California At
Los Angeles
Washington
Oregon
Washington State College
Oregon State
Idaho
Montana
Possible change leaves Stanford football squad in doubt
Alfred Grandate Monger and Masters of Stanford warned that the school might not field a football team this year. Skinford Tel I would continue if reservists could join the game, but Army leaders oppose allowing players from the schools in established training centers to participate.
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Charley Brewster
Philly
Nope
Hope High School
Bobcats
Grandate
Alfred
Stanford
Skinford Tel i
Army
Whitelihia
Bagpipes Wanted for Combat Band in Camp McCain
Camp McCain seeks four bagpipes for a combat band to accompany the 45th Tituairy units overseas. The corps already has 30 highland f and 38 drums and prefers punde proof pipes. Members hope to include pipe music even if the 345th turns to the British Eighth Army Bar for them.
Dardanelle Soldier Wounded in Action
The War Department announced that Sgt. Josep Ut. Gray of Dardanelle Arkansas was wounded in action in the European theater. He was the only Arkansan among 393 wounded soldiers listed.
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Tyne
Ur—'Teeh
Josep Ut. Gray
Arment Gray
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DeWar Millane Opean
War Department
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