Memphis Keeps Up Pace as Hottest Team
The Memphis Chicks edged the league leading Nashville Vols 3-2 behind Fred Han crek’s homer and Chick Eisenmann’s 10 strikeouts in his eighth win. Memphis improved to 18 10 for June while Nashville stood 6 14 and Mobile 16 14. Other scores included Mobile 14 Avanta 11 and New Orleans 6 Birmingham 1 with Chattanooga leading Little Rock 9 7. Next games: Little Rock at Chattanooga Atlanta at Mobile Memphis at Nashville Birmingham at New Orleans.
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Associated Press
Memphis Chicks
Southern
Agroviaion
Nashville Vols
Fred Hancrek
Chick Eisenmann
Chiefs
Nashville
Mobile
Memphis
Avanta
Little Rock
Chattanooga
New Orleans
Birmingham
Hancock
Eisenmann
Shattanooga
Trays
Toe
Frantz Bet Ung
Atlanta
Truman and the Pendergast Gang in Kansas City History
An opinion piece links President Truman to the Kansas City Pendergast political machine, calling it a criminal underworld tied to local governance. It recalls past corruption, graft from brothels and gambling, and compares the gang to Capone while noting the era’s political tolerance and influence on elections.
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New York
Harry S. Truman
Jwestern
Capone
Chicago
Pendergast
Socall
Underworld
Yom Pendergast
Truman
Senate
Kansas City
Ove Higgins
Kansas City Star
Iggins
Higgins
Pendergast Gang
Freeman
Hague
Tre
Triuman
Greenwood Dodgers edge Helena to hold Cotton States lead
Greenwood clung to the league lead by beating Helena 4 to 2 as Eight Helena errors aided Greenwood. Lefty Richardson hurled well limiting Helena to five hits while Pine Bluff rallied late to edge Natchez and Clarksdale moved up by sweeping Greenville in a doubleheader.
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Greenwood Dodgers
Helena
Clarksdale Planters
Greenville
Hot Springs Bathers
Bathers
Tel Renae
Oilers
Pine Bluff Cardinals
Natchez Indians
Greenwood
Lefty Richardson
Pine Bluff
Natchez
Cardinals
el Dorada
Greenvite
Clarksdale
Baseball results and schedule from the leagues and circuits
American League games included Boston at New York and Chicago at St Louis with several night contests. National League matchups featured Philadelphia at Brooklyn New York at Boston and Cincinnati at Pittsburgh. Yesterday’s results show New York 12 Boston 3 and Chicago 4 St. Louis 1 among others. Texas League scores include Fort Worth 3 Tulsa 4 and Oklahoma City 6 Houston 3 San Antonio 0. Southern Association results list Chattanooga 7 Memphis ? Nashville 2 Mobile 13 Atlanta 11 New Orleans ? Birmingham 1.
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Associated Press
Boston
New York
Washington
Philadelphia
Cleveland
Detroit
Chicago
St. Louis
Braoklyn
St. Lows
Brooklyn
Cincinnnati
Pittsburgh
Fort Worth
Tulsa
Dallas
Oklahoma City
Houston
San Antonio
Shreveport
Beaumont
Chattanooga
Memphis
Nashville
Mobile
Atlanta
New Orleans
Birmingham
Southern Association
ATS
Pot
Sto
J. Louis
Cincinnati
Greenwood Cys
Clarksdale
Hot Springs
Red Natchez
Greenville
Boxing results from coast to coast last night
United Press dispatch lists numerous pro bouts with outpoints and knockouts. Names include Joey Maxim Seattle outpointing Bill Petey in New York Queensboro Arena and Jim Neville losing to Gino Buon Vin e in Bari Italy. Local rings across the U S feature Apple gate Satterfield, Davis and Carter among others.
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United Press i
New York
Queensboro Arena
Gino Buonvine
Bari
Italy
Jim Neville
Kenilworth N. J. B
MacArthur Stadium
Nick Nashuba
Brooklyn
N. J
Billy Coppler
Paterson N. J
Elizabeth N. J
Wwilliam
Applegate
Mortelaly
New J
St. Louis
Illsfield
Mass
Billy Grant
Orange
Babuy Ister
Political scandal and voting rights amid Missouri corruption
The account accuses Truman era figures of enabling or opposing gang violence in Missouri and Kansas City. It cites the Pendergast machine's ballot stuffing and voter intimidation, wartime-era laws, and a book titled Missouri Waltz detailing corruption, murders, and political thuggery tied to the era.
Wyandotte crew eyes Olympic trials as Kreger pushes bid
Wyandotte Michigan, near Detroit, is a known rowing town with a high school crew that may reach the Olympic trials. Coach Bill Kreger hopes the team’s 20-year-olds, averaging 176 pounds, can upset some crews despite facing Washington and Harvard. The town praises the program and Kreger’s drive as he campaigns for a congressional nomination.
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Princeton
N. J
Wyandotte
Mich
Detroit
Bill Kreger
Kreger
Bill
Kreger J
Washington
Harvard
Yankees Take First Game of Key Series
Yankees win 7 10 0 in a strong start to the key series with Boston. Lopat throws effectively as New York collects 14 hits led by Henrich with a homer in the eighth. Rizzuto and Byrne spark the offense, while Parnell suffers defeat for the Red Sox.
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Carl Sanduist
New York
Yankees
Red Sox
Ed Lopat
Lopat
Tammy Byrne
Detroit
Boston
Mel Parnell
Tommy Henrich
Phil Rizzuta
Athletics
Philadelphia
Senators
Washington
A’s
Bari Fhary
Tuok
Charley Wyan
Eddie Joust
A's
Bobby Peller
Hal Newhauser
Indians
Tigers
Peller
Lou Boudreau
Jim Hegan
Cleveland
Letty
Bill Wight
White Sox
Browns
St. Laws
Dave Bhilley
Chicago
Giants
Braves
Ibta
Sid Gordon
Whitey Lockman
Walker Cooper
Bill Regncy
San Jose State Wins College Golf Team Title at Stanford
Palo Alto Calif June 9 01 College golf crowned its 2948 national team champions at Stanford University with San Jose State College setting a new team record total of 579 for 30 holes of medal play Morgan Fottrell Jr tied for individual medalist honors with a two round 139 Gardner Dickinson Jr led LSU in the team effort to defend its title but the co medalist 149 was not enough Fottrell draws Harvie Ward as his first match while others pairings include Lou Stafford vs Harry Fis Charles Coe vs Jerry O Neal and Babe Lind vs Johny Shuler
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Palo Alto
Calif
Stanford University
San Jose State College
Morgan Fottrell Jr
Gardner Dickinson, Jr
Louisiana State
Fottrell
Dickinson
Earl Stewart
L.A
Dick Haskell
Northwestern
Harvie Ward Jr
University of North Carolina
Lou Stafford
University of Oregon
Harry "Fis
Bosiun College
Charles Coe
University of Oklahoma
Jerry O'Neal
University of California At Los Angeles
Charles
Baseball Standings And Narrow Losses From Astounding Night
Spahn took the loss while Ray Poat and Dwight Lander earned wins as third pitcher, and The Cat Brecheen of the Cardinals allowed only three other hits in a tough 8 to 5 win. Philadelphia edged Brooklyn 2 to 1 thanks to a costly Fuville error. Reds edged Pirates in 14 innings 6 to 5 on Howie Schultz’s pinch HIT that scored Ted Kluszewski after a long night.
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Spahn
Ray Poat
Wvight Lander
Cat Brecheen
Cardinals
Brecheen
Dow
Cubs
Jefry
Johnny Lehnitz
Carl Fuville
Philadelphia
Brooklyn
Ralph Branca
Fuville
Bel Ennis
Dick Lister
Andy Seminick
Philly
Leo Durvecher
Valids
Bruce Edwards
Pete Reiser
Gil Hodges Rurst
Jackie
Flatbush
Cincinnati Reds
Pittsburgh
Howie Schultz
Ted Kluszewski
Cotton States all star game pits Arkansas versus Mississippi
In a unique twist the Cotton States all star game July 10 will feature an Arkansas four club all star team against the four Mississippi clubs. Likely venue is Greenwood Mississippi with leader Pine Bluff and other area clubs in play. Talks of a post season playoff between Cotton States and Western Association champions arise.
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Little Rock
UPI
Cotton States
Arkansas
Mississippi
Greenwood
Miss
Greenwood Dodgers
Sidney Good
Pine Bluff Club
Dave Wallis
Pine Bluff
Art Nelson
Pine Bluff Cardinals
Gladewater
Dave
Art
Cardinal
Arkadelphia
Ouachita
Henderson
War Memorial Stadium
Boosters Take First Half Softball Title
The KXAR Boosters won 3-2 over the Busyhues at Fairpark to clinch the first half title in City Softball League, remaining undefeated. VFW defeated the Rockets 15 to 2 in the other game. second half starts next week with the winner facing the Boosters for the overall title on August 4.
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Kxar Boosters
Busyhues
Fairpark
Boosters
VFW
Rockets
Eit
Boa
Clark
Wil
Texas
Merchants
Greatest Calamity Black Death described as vast pestilence
The text states the Black Death as the greatest calamity in history, a 14th century pestilence that spread across Asia Europe and northern Africa and claimed about 67 million lives.
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Asia
Europe
Africa
Kept Afloat Whales Float With Air Pumps
Whales harpooned are inflated with compressed air from the vessel air pumps to aid buoyancy and keep them afloat more easily during processing and handling.
Adventure Parade-M Bobby Mayton Hillary Hoedown Bargain Roundup
Radio listings detail a June 30 evening schedule with multiple shows and time slots. Various acts and news segments are listed, including Fulton Lewis Jr, Gene Krupa, Lionel Hampton, Don McCall, and Larry Clinton, among others, with times ranging from 4:00 to 6:55 PM and into evening programs. The page reads like a radio guide from a local newspaper.
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Sunermana
Fulton Lewis Jr
Pinal T
Billy Rose
Jimmy Ficher
Lionel Hampton
Bill Henry
Opinionazive
California
Don McCall
Dave LeWimer
Orch
Gene Krupa
Mutual
Wnaane
Cecil, Brown
Kate Smith
Vietor
H.lindlahr
Nashville
U. & Navy
M News
Carnival of Music
Robert Harteigh
the Johnson
Tom Mix
M . Fulton Lewis Jr
Gabriel Heatter
Revere All Star Review
M Family Theatre
Larry Clinton
Greh
M All the News
Guy Lombardo
Xavier Cugat
Central Standard Time New York Radio Schedule June 30
The schedule lists NBC CBS ABC and MBS programs for New York at various times. Highlights include Dennis Day Jack Pearl District Attorney American Melody Dr Christian drama and The Lone Ranger Paul Whiteman Abbott and Costello Lionel Hampton and a campaign forum.
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Central Standard Time
New York
NBC
Dennis Day
Jack Pearl
CBS
Jean Versholt
Denmark
ABC
Paul Whiteman
Abbott and Castello
Mbs—T Special Agent
Lionel Hampton
Now Time
Opinionaire Forum
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Gentry
Chevrolet
Hugh
Saerel
S.P.G
David Bhane
Walker
Douglas
Ollie LeGrand
Lewisville
Phoe
Mack Roberts
Tab
Permanen
al Estate Fc
J. M. Eppler
Chas, Reynerson
Phone
Japan
Frederick Person
U. S. Army
U.S. Air Force
First Cavalry Division
Tokyo
Hamilton Street
CTRIC
Parté
Barwick
Hone
Ark
Hens & Ae
Russell Gro
Mkt
Tom McLarty
Hope Auto Company
Phons
Maxim Lebeaux
Y. M
Roy Allison
Ted Jones
Ideal Furn
Williams Gulf Service Ltd
The
Star
Congress
Tih
Henry B. Whitley
Oren Harris
Glen Walker Thurston
Hulsey
ED Lester
Fred A, Luck
John L. Wilson, JR
Omera Evans
Charles Malone Arrete Willis Strickland John Gordon Prescott Cecil E, Weaver
Westbrook Pegler
King Features Syndicate
East 3Rd St
John P. Vesey
Seattle
Joey Maxim
Bill Petey
Son
Los Angeles
Turkey Thompson
Tony Besnich
San Francisco
Pender Gast
Endergast
Maurice Milligan
U.S
Harry Trueman
Tom Pandergast
Milligan
Mar. Milligan
Missouri Walle
Lyuman
Killiis
Wsury
Johnny Lavin
Lazia
Lazi
Jamies Lin
James Gang
Thomas
Critfurden
Frank Krutz
Miami Beach
Hugh & Fullerton
Nassau
Cole
Biff Jonas
Army
Whitey Taylor
Navy
Bufl
Pat
Artie Maher
Yale
Eli
Red Rolfe
Dodgers
Bobby Bragan
Bop Wakefield
Ebbets Field
Leo Durocher
Yanks
Carl Bell
Fort Smith
Camden
Jack Keady
Arkansas Democrat
um‘Pires
Red McCucheon
Harry Leatherwood
John Henry
McCuteheoc
Bobby ‘Mayton
Hillary Hoedown
Airlana Teta
Hammons Tractor Co
Walnut St
Cash & Carry
Hall’s Hatters & Cleaners
N. Ferguson
Pooch’ ‘S
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