Ex-Bum Sparks Nashville Vols Drive to Front in SA Race
Ex-Bum star Tamulis earned his 12th win as the Nashville Vols beat Chatanooga Whit Kits 4-0. The win kept Nashville within 2.5 games of the first place Little Rock Travelers, with Moran’s ninth win helping Little Rock snap a doubleheader win. Atlanta’s Knoxville game was postponed while Memphis and Birmingham were idle.
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New Orleans
Yankees In Sharp Slump Amid Strong Pitching
The New York Yankees suffer a five game skid despite strong pitching as Joe DiMaggio and teammates struggle at the plate. They remain seven games ahead of the Red Sox in the American League with upcoming series against the Browns and White Sox, while the Dodgers press a ledge over the Cardinals in the National League as both leagues pause yesterday.
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Hornsby Re signs as Oklahoma City manager in Texas League
One year ago today Rogers Hornsby, former NL batting champion, re signed as manager of Oklahoma City in the Texas League due to slumping attendance. Three years ago Baron Gottfried Von Cramm defeated Bobby Riggs in the London Queen's Club semifinal 6-0 6-1. Five years ago Hank Greenberg homered as the Boston Red Sox nosed out the Detroit Tigers. trailer laboratories of the Public Health Service examined milk and water samples amid Army maneuvers
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Rogers Hornsby
Oklahoma City
Baron Gottfried von Cramm
Germany
Bobby Riggs
United States
London
Queen's Club
Hank Greenberg
Boston Reel Sox
Detroit Tigers
Sealed Bids Sought for Timber Sale in City of Hope Area
City of Hope Arkansas invites sealed bids for sale of merchantable timber within road right of way on the Dyde Springs property. Bids opened at 1:00 AM June 27 1942 in City Hall. City reserves right to reject any or all bids. details at First National Bank Building office of Syd McMath.
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City of Hope
Dyde Springs
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Syd McMath
First Vocational Bank
A. Billingsley
Sports Roundup New York June 23 Highlights Oddball Odds
A quirky New York sports roundup recalls Oleg Crisman and quirky feats from Hale America golf par attempts to notable baseball legends. Anecdotes cover players past and present, charity bets, birthday bets, and early entries in Houston's war bonds softball tournament.
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Sluwhig Wen
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Giants
Dam
Touston
Fort Sam Houston and Camp Polk Vets Shine Overseas
Veterans from Fort Sam Houston Texas and Camp Polk Louisiana are ready for overseas combat. Names include Joe Temes, Jimmy Tygh, Maynard Daniels, Sid Fischer, and Lieut. Harry Volkman. Dave Koslowski swapped four letters for headlines as Koslowski and Kaslo with the Giants.
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Camp Polk
Lit
Mas Vines
Joe Temes
Florida
Jimmy Tygh
Philadelphia
Maynard Daniels
Sid Fischer
Georgie Abrams
Harry Volkman
Papa
Dave Koslowski
Dave Kaslo
Giants
Menusha
Wis
Pape Kostowski
Whirlaway Seeks World Title After Record Run
Whirlaway, the star horse, powered to a mile and an eighth Aqueduct record yesterday, boosting his earnings to 980,830. With three major races ahead this summer, owner Warren Wright and trainer Ben Jones aim to extend his lead over Seabiscuit, as Market Wise is his main likely challenger among the remaining contenders. Georgie Woolf rode Whirlaway to victory in the wire, signaling a strong pace toward Arlington and other prominent meets.
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Seabiscuit
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Empire City
Massachusetts
Suffolk
Chicana
Sar Rozel
Georgie Woolf
Life Aboard U S Sub Chasers Reveals Tight Quarters
Navy crew of 12 to 20 knots speed LIFE aboard a submarine chaser is cramped and austere. Compartments like a tiny galley, electric appliances, and a four-bunk bow cabin dominate a ship only 83 feet long. The chart room, protected by armor, is a five by five foot space with essential instruments and maps.
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U. S. Navy
Johnny Newman
Nevada
Skipe Per Holts
Gas Pump Was Bare When She Got There
New York report describes a chaotic gas station scene where a 'lady' driver cuts the line, bilks others of gas, and faces the dealer who posts a "Sorry, No Gas" sign as the crowd grows angry. The three conspirators gain limited fuel before the sign reappears and the pump runs dry.
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New York
Automoebiles
Gotheir
Borry
Airmen at Sheppard Field Buy War Bonds Fast
Soldiers at Sheppard Field Texas buy war bonds at five thousand dollars daily. In the first two weeks they accumulated seventy thousand dollars in purchases from monthly pay, in increments of one dollar twenty five cents. Four squadrons on the field show one hundred percent sales.
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Commandos in Practice on a Breton Coast Invasion Drill
An NEA briefing describes a Commando exercise north of Bordeaux with Tom Adams leading a silent coastal assault. Commandos crawl through sand and cliffs, seize a German brigadier, and race toward a boat amid advancing tanks, the dramatic raid ending as they reach the shore and board the craft.
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Cleveland Fight Year to Close at Lakefront Stadium
The peak boxing session closes tonight with 18 headlining fighters in a 70-round card at Lakefront stadium. About 25,000 fans expected and $70,000 in ticket revenue. event sponsored by the Cleveland News MacArthur chamber fund. Main bout features Harry Bobo of Pittsburgh versus Melio Beitini of Beacon, N C, 176 pounds. Other matches include Anton Christoforiously vs Johnny Calan and Lem Wranklin versus Sérgi Joe Muscato.
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Cleveland News
MacArthur Chamber Fund
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Pittsburgh
Melio Beitini
Beacon
N. C
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Women join Cavalry Corps in civilian defense program
Denver reporter Robert Geiger details a civilian defense project where girls ages 15 to 25 join the Cavalry Corps, learn drills, first aid, veterinary care, and horseback riding. They may serve as couriers or mounted patrol in emergencies, training to top physical condition and leadership, with Cherry Creek scenes showing real drills and hikes in the mountains.
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Wide World
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U. S. Cavalry
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Cavalry Corps
Iis
Blink Gray
American” Women's Voluntary Services
Oma
Mthey
Toy
Sissy Society
Truck Reverses Itself in Winnipeg Incident
A Winnipeg truck backed away twice with no driver, its unexpected movement ending when it struck a tree. Damage described as slight, with surprise noted at the runaway vehicle episode.
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Winnipeg
Ambience of Britain at Night on the Channel
A lyrical fragment describing the clean cool night air and the beauty of Britain at sea. The scene emphasizes the Channel breeze, quiet streets, and a sense of renewed life in the country.
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Britain
Reiser and Medwick Lead NL Batting Race
In New York on June 23, the National League tops a batting race as graphing shows Fete Reiser of the Brooklyn Dodgers leading with a .346 average, six points ahead of Joe Medwick. Joe Gordon and Bobby Doerr still pace the American League but saw slight slips last week. Doerr remains second with .951 and Gordon top American pace. The ten leaders include strong showings from both leagues, as competition tightens around key Dodgers stars and peers.
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Joe Gordon
Bobby Doerr
Fete Reiser
Joe Medwick
Brooklyn Dodgers
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Medwick
Gordon
Doerr
Yankee Star
Scouts for Commandos forge tougher training in Canada
Major J B Py strong leads a drive to build elite commandos from Boy Scouts and cadets. The program tests endurance with obstacle courses and live-fire drills, including cliff jumps and beach landings. Instructors stress self reliance and rapid, brutal discipline to prepare responders for front-line operations.
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Walghing
Armstrong
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Hles ‘Reichswehr
Stanford Changes Grid Coaches Aga
Palo Alto Calif June 28 Stanford has its third head coach in training key staff changes. The board granted Lawon temporary leave of absence to join the navy. Lawson had taken over the head coaching post in March after Shaughnessy moved to Maryland and remained through spring training.
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