Czarlinskys Lead Senior Softball Opening at City Park
Czarlinskys, last year runner up in Civic League, enter a four team Senior League with Unemployment Compensation Commission, International Shoes and American Shoe. Opening ceremonies set for 7 30 p m tomorrow at City Park feature Dr James Stewart toss, Mayor Owens bat, and Missouri Highway Commission member Brown behind plate. A twilight baseball game follows with Jefferson City Red Birds vs Owls as band concerts echo. Continuous ticket sales reported high by committee chair Jimmy Thomas.
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Czarlinskys
City Park
Civic League
Jefferson City Softball Association
Unemployment Compensation Commission
International Shoes
American Shoe
Civic Loan
Bob Burke
Jessé N. Owens
Carl Brown
Missouri Highway Commission
Unployment Compensation Commission
Ben Porter
City Softball Association
Jimmy Thomas
Ticket Commmittee
Golfers miss sectional trials in national open event
Sports Mirror reports big names like Jimmy Thomson Ky Laffeon and Bob Cruickshank failed to qualify in sectional trials for the national open. It recalls past marks from three, five years ago, including Earl Vickery’s 220 yard hurdles and Bob Peoples’ 223 foot 11 inch javelin, while noting historic tourney movements and notable upsets.
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Fas Associates Preiss
Jimmy Thomson
Ky Laffeon
Bobge Cruickshank
Bolfers
California
Icap
Earl Vickery
Bob Peoples
Denny Nate
Pittsburgh
Gene Sarazen
Jim Foulis
Chicago
Davis Outs Shines Medwick In Dodgers Pennant Drive
New York May 26 1940 Curt Davis a Missouri born pitcher emerged as the surprise spark in the Brooklyn Dodgers pennant push while Joe Medwick faded from view in the same season Davis delivered his sixth win of the year boosting the Dodgers as Medwick struggled with booing crowds at Ebbets Field Davis and Medwick arrived in a high profile trade from St Louis to Brooklyn but only Davis quick success changed public perception in the late season spotlight
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Jack Guenther
New York
Baseball Bulletin Board
Curt Davis
Jagee Nes
Davis
Joe Medwick
Dodger Rooters
Medwick
Broatlyn
Larry Mac
Phail
Ebbets Field
Phils
Branch Rickey
P. J K. Wrigley
Wrigley
Dizzy Dean
al’ Diz
Rickey
MacPheil
Brooklyn
Cart
St. Louis
Lou Costello
Grookshank Qualifies for Hale America Open
Hermen L. Crookshank of Jefferson City qualified for the Hale America Open to be played June 6-7 at Mission Hills in Kansas City. He posted 152 for 36 holes on the Country Club course, three over par, leading a field of five. Tom Talbot was one stroke back. Other qualifiers included Dean Parks and Lew Henley, with Jimmy Caudle last at 178. three players withdrew.
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Hermen L. Crookshank
Jefferson City
Mission Hills
Kansas City
Crookshank
Tom Talbot
Columbia Country Club
Dean Parks
Colurmbia
Lew Henley
University of Missouri
Jimmy Caudle
Columbia
Adams Undergoes Physical Examinations For Induction
Coach Johnny Adams of Jefferson City High School football and basketball undergoes a rough screening physical by the local selective service board. He has been granted a leave of absence by the school for the duration of the war. If he passes today’s exam, it may be four weeks before he is notified to report for induction.
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Johnny Adams
Jefferson City
Cané Girardeau
Selective Service Board
Adams
Yesterday's Stars Lead Pitchers in Early Week Baseball Rally
Yesterday's headlines highlight standout performances from stars across the leagues. Curt De Dodgers pitched a two hit shutout against the Phillies, while Buddy Hessett fueled a Yankees victory over the Red Sox with a single and triple. Ernie White scattered eight hits to beat the Cubs, and Roy Cullendine started a Browns rally with a ninth inning single. Sid Hudson and Paul Derringer also shined for their clubs guiding big wins as the season rolls on.
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Phils
Buddy Hessett
Yankees
Red Sox
Ernie White
Cardinals
Cubs
Mexwest
Braves
Giants
Bill Dietrich
White Sox
Indians
Roy Cullendine
Browns
Tigers
Sid Hudson
Senators
Athletics
Phil Marchildon
Paul Derringer
Reds
Pirates
Pittsburgh
Army
Navy
Cleveland
St. Louis
Detroit Tigers
Carl Davis
Brooklyn Dodgers
Philadelphia Phils
Davis
Sundozen
Boston Braves
New York Giants
Max West
Lefty Lou Test
Boston
Bill Lohrman
St. Louis Cardinals
Chicago
Cincinnati
Washington Senators
Philadelphia Athletics
Pau Derringer
Crosley
Fights Last Night Showboxes Across Cities
AP report lists multiple boxing results with fighters and match outcomes. Charles Costantino and Lou Transparenti fought in New York with a knockout, Savold stopped Lou Nova in Des Moines, Ziv titian halted Lew Jenkins in Pittsburgh, and additional decisions or knockouts occurred in Baltimore Newark Chicago and other venues.
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the Associated Press
New York
Charles
Lulu) Costantino
Lou Transparenti
Baltimore
Washington
Lee Savold
Des Moines
Lou Nova
Alameda
Calif
George Abrams
Steve Mamakos
Pittsburgh
Fritzie Ziviia
Lew Jenkins
Sweetwater
Tex
Ezzard Charles
Cincinnati
Charley Burley
Lou Brooks
Wilmington
Del
Buddy Walker
Columbus
Newark
al Hart
Larry Lane
Trenton
Chicago
Nate Bolden
George Baratka
Cleveland
Hassett Leads Yankees In 3-3 Tie With Red Sox
Buddy Hassett provided most of New York runs in a 3-3 tie with Boston while Spud Chandler pitched seven hits. The game benefited Army and Navy relief funds and drew $390.85 from 7,959 fans at Cleveland. Other scores noted include Brooklyn’s 3-0 win over Philadelphia and a 3-2 Detroit loss to Brooklyn on a twilight program.
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Associated Press
New York Yankes
Lou Gehrig
John Aloysius
Buddy) Hassett
Sol Levy
New Yorks
Boston Red Sox
Twilight games eyed to finish before lights
Maj or league clubs are urged to shift start times to avoid fans leaving parks during peak crowds. The Sally League president suggests seven inning twilight games so programs finish before dark. The column notes rapid play could finish under 90 minutes with fewer delays and cites 1919 Giants and Phillies nine innings in 51 minutes as an example. Also mentions assorted sports quotes and figures like Bob Stedler and Captain Blackmon.
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Hugh Fullerton
Wide World Sports
New York
Giants
Phillies
Elmer Connell Seeks Democratic Nomination for County Treasurer
Elmer Connell a veteran alderman and longtime Jefferson City businessman announces his bid for the Democratic nomination for county treasurer subject to the August primary. A Cole County native born near Russellville, he has spent 25 years in Jefferson City. He served on the City Council since 1932 and led lefty committees as president pro tem, praising his loyal Democratic work and pledged to dutifully run the office if elected.
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Elmer Connell
Er. Connell
Cole County
Russellville
Jefferson City
Welsh murder trial pauses in Kansas City hearing
The preliminary hearing for George W. Welsh Sr. paused in Kansas City on May 26 as defense counsel John T. Barker sought a recess until 9:30 a.m. tomorrow. The judge granted the request after the state rested its case at the afternoon session. If the defense opts to present evidence, the hearing could stretch the rest of the week.
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Kansas City
George W. Welsh, Sr
John T. Barker
Barker
J.J. Dougherty
Dougherty
Baseball results from yesterday across leagues and cities
Yesterday's results show the American League games with New York beating Boston 3 to 1 and Chicago defeating Cleveland 4 to 1 among others. National League scores include Boston 3 New York 1 in 11 innings, Brooklyn 3 Philadelphia 0, St Louis 10 Chicago 2, Cincinnati 6 Pittsburgh 1. American Association action features Toledo 6 St Paul 5, Columbus and Minneapolis 6 Milwaukee 4, Louisville 1, Kansas City 12 Indianapolis . Cooled lava after weathering yields rich soil for Hawaii sugar cane crops.
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Boston
St. Louis
Pittsburgh
Cincinnati
New York
Chicago
Philadelphia
Cleveland
Detroit
Washington
American Association
Milwaukee
Kansas City
Sil
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St. Paul
Toledo
Columbus
Louisville
Indianapolis
Flashes of Life and wartime notes from NBCs era
AP reports raised eyebrows at a central states probation and parole conference after a delegate allegedly paid dues with a counterfeit bill. In Keansburg New Jersey a wedding was delayed two hours due to military maneuvers and air wardens restricting movement until the all clear. In Portland a window is kept open to Betty Olsen’s apartment around the clock, and a robin’s nest prompts three hungry youngsters. Chicago horse auctions see saddle horses outnumbered by riders for the first time in fifty years.
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Associated Press
Louisville
Central States Probation and Parole Conference
War Keansburg
N. J
Trene Julian
Sidney Lambertson
Portland
Ore
Betty Olsen
St Louis Mobilizes 15 Thousand Traps Against Japanese Beetle
St Louis and St Louis County prepare for a three week campaign deploying fifteen thousand traps to curb the Japanese beetle. The effort, coordinated with the state Agriculture Department, cites risks to crops and neighboring states if eradication fails. Since starting, 2,809 beetles have been trapped. A separate line notes one hundred horses sold at an average of $163.
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ST. Louis
Stt. Louis
State Department of Agriculture
Goff
Missouri
Subarantes
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