Aerial Defeat Shows Japanese On Defensive In Pacific
The piece notes a major air battle over Guadalcanal announced by the United States Navy. It cites Tokyo and AP dispatches, claiming 45 Japanese Zero fighters were shot down for 6 American planes lost, and eight vessels sunk, though Allied confirmation is incomplete. It questions Japanese training, aircraft tactics, and pilot readiness while highlighting the Pacific air war’s asymmetrical losses and strategic stakes.
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Max Hill
Guadall
United States Navy
South Pacific
Tojo
Tokyo
Pacific
Ite
Leif Erickson
Associated Press
London
Ereikson
Guadalcanal
Honshu
Ising Sun
Lanky John Gee Returns to Pittsburg Pirates Pitcher on Verge of Return
Lanky John Gee, 6 feet 9, may reclaim a Pirates uniform after a 1999 investment. Manager Frankie Frisch praises his form in batting practice while owner William Benswanger hints at a possible signing as Pinehurst era relic Johnny Lanning and Jack Hallett near induction. Gee recalls a promising 1940 spring before arm trouble sent him to Syracuse and Portland. now he believes his arm is ready for a second chance with Pittsburgh.
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Pittsburgh
Johnny Gee
Pittsburgh Pirates
Frankie Frisch
William Benswanger
Pirates
Long John
Bucs
University of Michigan
Benswanger
Johnny Lanning
Jack Hallett
Johnny
Syracuse
Portland
Army orders Joe Louis to Fort Riley ending heavyweight fight chance
Sports Mirror recalls events from AP notes with a year ago entry that Army ordered Joe Louis to Fort Riley to complete basic training. Three years back Joe Medwick sustained a brain concussion after being struck by a pitched ball. Five years ago Babe Ruth signed as coach with Brooklyn and Glenn Cunningham won the Princeton mile in 4 07.2.
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Associated Press
Army
Joe Louis
Fort Riley
Kas
Joe Medwick
Dodges
Washington
Poughkeepsie Regattta
Babe Ruth
Brooklyn
Brooklyn Dodgers
Glenn Cunningham
Princeton
Livestock Market Report From National Stockyards
Market data shows steady to firm tone across cattle calves hogs and sheep with prices for various weight classes. Good and choice hogs 180-300 pounds 14.85 to 14.90 top 13.90. lighter 140-160 pounds 19.00 to 19.50. 100-130 pounds 12.00 to 12.75. Cattle and vealers mixed with calves steady. stockers and feeders 11.00 to 15.65. vealers 12.00 to 14.50 depending on grade. Sheep 400 head with limited supply. spring lambs 14.50 to 15.00. ewes 6.50 to 7.50. Poultry and produce and New York cotton and stocks data follow in brief.
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ST. Louis
76 Americans Lost in Jap Air Attack
Washington report on June 18 states a massive Japanese air assault on Guadalcanal caused 76 American casualties and damaged one merchant ship and one landing barge. The Navy notes 25 killed, 29 wounded, and 22 missing. one U S plane was lost but its pilot was rescued.
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Washington
Guadalcanal
Navy
South Pacific
United States
Tokyo
Ballare
Shortland Island
Roundup of 1942 Sports Notes and Commentary
A compact roundup from June covering scarce golf tournaments this year, baseball hints about the Yankees and Senators, football prospects at Minnesota and Northwestern, and a mix of quotes on Ty Cobb and other athletes. Also notes on tennis rivalries, Rice Institute hurdler Bill Cummins, and a quirky fishing guide from Clay Center Kansas with oddities in delivery.
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New York
Ace
Washington
Midwest
Minnesota
Maine
Northwestern
Ty Cobb
George Cyuse
Case
Griff
Billy Talbot
Pancho Segua
Sami Hady
Bobby Falkenbug
Bobby
Billy Johnston
Bill Cummins
Rice Institute
Ava.u. Timber
Flashes of Life and Oddities Across Cities
The piece surveys quirky notes from multiple locales including Atlanta judge James C. Davis who cannot eat beef from a heifer he raised for breeding, Newport Wisconsin craftsman Frank Curran who cannot launch a homemade 14 foot boat due to driving bans, Nutley New Jersey’s library delivering books by horse and wagon, and Philadelphia reports about a refrigerator car shipment with potatoes ice and a thawed kitten from California. The items mix personal sentiment with practical oddities and a dash of humor.
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Atlanta
James C. Davis
Stone Mountain Circuit
Fights Last Night in Richmond and Other Boxing News
Reports from Richmond and Dallas show Trey Janmaz outpointing Wild Bill McDowell in a 149 1 2 to 159 1 2 decision while Buddy Studt edged Johnny Denson 180 to 194. Fall River and Boston bouts feature Frankie Neilson winning on points over Buley Lrgaie in 160 and other results. Bergilium copper replaces bronze and steel in many war uses.
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Associated Press
Richmond
Trey Janmazzo
Brooklyn
Wild Bill McDowell
Dallas
Tex
Oklahoma City
Buddy Studt
Tampa
Fla
Johnny Denson
Indianapolis Ag
Fall River
Mass
Fankie Neilson
Boston
Buley Lrgaie
Williams Holds Chattanooga to 3 Softies
Williams, the New Orleans southpaw, pitched a three hitter against Chattanooga in a 5-3 win. He faced control issues but kept the Lookouts from scoring in key spots, earning the win after a ninth inning jam. Also notes trades and upcoming games on the scoreboard.
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Associated Press
Bob Williams
New Orleans
Pelicans
Chattanooga
Severy
Williams
Winfield
Nashville
Vols
Last Palace
Memphis
Chuk
Pete Gray
Andy Lapihuska
Birmingham
Fred Smith
Atlante Bigghe
Leon Treadway
Johnny Birdle
Cracker
Earl Mann
Ray Viers
Newark
Danny Reynolds
Larry Smith
Atlanta
Kansas City
Lille Rock
Knoxville
Steve Warhol
Travelers
al Maran
Little Rock
Stewart
Lindsey
Kelley
Weverhead
Chattanoppa
Langley
Carpenters
Rogers and Hern
Cronin Sizzles as Pinch Hitter for Red Sox in June Doubleheader
Joe Cronin, 36, key Red Sox manager and pinch hitter, delivered three homers in a June doubleheader against the Athletics, lifting Boston in a memorable series. He homered in the seventh inning of the first game and again in the second game while teammates on base joined the drive, helping Boston pull off a 5-4 win after losing the nightcap. The Athletics leveraged late runs to win the second game 6-7, impacting AL standings as Detroit and Cleveland swapped results. Other major league action included the Yankees edging the Senators 9-8, the White Sox beating the Browns 4-3 in 13 innings, and the Reds and Cubs winning behind strong hitting and pitching performances.
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Judson Bailey
Associated Press
Joseph Edward Cronin
Hostet Red Sox
Red Cross
Philadelphia Athletics
Boston
Cronin
Rec Sox
Sam Harris
A's
Babe Barna
Skeeter Newsome
Russ Christopher
Sox
Don Black
Bobby Doerr
Newsome
Detroit
Cleveland Indians
New York Yankees
Washington Senators
Early Wynn
Sue Appline
Chicago White Sox
Su Louis Browns
Cincinnati
St. Louis Cardinals
Elmer Riddle
Gee Walker
New York Giants
Brooklyn Dodgers
Kirby Highe
Chicago Cubs
Lyal Goodman
Piittsburgh Pirates
Paul Dean May Give Up Baseball For New Venture
Former St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Paul Dean, once paired with his brother Dizzy in their prime, hints at quitting baseball to run a barrel factory. He has pitched only 14 1 3 innings for the St. Louis Browns this year and returned to St. Louis to discuss matters with Vice President Bill DeWitt.
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Paul Enn
St. Louis Cardinals
Diszy
Dean
St. Louis Browns
St. Louis
Bill de Witt
Governor Halts Open Gambling in Arkansas Resort
Governor Adkins orders a halt to wide-open gambling, saying Hot Springs operators reopened immediately after raids. State police will raid areas with reports of continued gambling, after conferring with local officers first, and Assitant Police Supt. Cliff Atkinson led the raiding party.
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Little Rock
Adkins
Hot Springs
Cliff Atkinson
Arkansas
Cliff Atkingen
Hot Springs police target gambling in five handbook establishments
Twelve officers visited five alleged handbook operations in Hot Springs yesterday. Chief Gray Albright of the state police received orders to suppress wide open gambling statewide. Adkins warned operators to close, or face closure by Chief Albright. Atkinson pledged to inform Prosecutor Curtis Ridgway on 32 individuals and said operators would be surprised if they failed to comply. Draft registration cards of employees were examined and will be reported to State Selective Service authorities.
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Hot Springs
Gray Albright
Atkinson
Selective Service
Navy Oil Deal Faces Senate Criticism On Terms
A Navy oil deal drawing Senate fire would grant the government and an oil firm joint control of a field with rights to operate as a unit. Senator Langer contended the agreement would shut competitors from the opportunity and claimed interior and justice departments were shocked by the terms. Knox argued production could be controlled or halted if needed.
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Langer
R-Nd
Senate
Navy
Oil
Interior and Justice Departments
Lecnis
Knox
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