Otts Two More Home Runs Boost Giants and Cubs
Mel Ott blasted two homers lifting the Giants to a 6-2 win over Boston as he eyes a near NL monthly record. Jimmy Dykes White Sox extended their streak with a 3-1 victory over Detroit while Orval Grove notched his fifth win. Tex Hughson and the Red Sox upset the Yankees 8-1, and the Phillies rallied to beat Brooklyn 6-5 in a ninth inning twist.
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College sport brief and fundraising notes from Chicago
Chicago reports show Edward Cooperrider near perfection at University of Chicago earning a conference medal while batting .350 and fielding .998. A $180 donation supported overseas servicemen recreation facilities. Amarillo details Elmer Winn, 81, losing after 19 holes in tri-state senior golf. San Francisco’s Lowenbein defeats Freelhy in California tennis. Idaho notes a postwar college athletics boom forecast by Edwin Atherton. Salt Lake City lists rescheduled $1000 Utapen golf date with Woods, Nelson, and McSpaden slated to compete.
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Feak and Will highlight busy boxing and baseball week
In Boston Willie Pep outpointed Bal Bartolo over 19 rounds, Jim Bivins defeated Lloyd in Cleveland in 13 rounds. Ted Will led American League batters, Pete Reiser starred, Sam Snead shot 68 to lead the National Open by one stroke. Junior Jayhawks win softbal at Lincoln Park, 19 to 8 over the Irish Ranchale.
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Open season on Coast football as leagues form
Roundup reports Bill Free love forming an American League with at least six franchises, three then on the Pacific Coast, aiming to start after the war. Dutch Clark may coach Seattle’s West Coast club as other NW figures become linked to new teams while the National League eyes the coast. Also notes Roy Vangraffan’s salary dispute finally resolved and Joe Grotter’s guest star feature.
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Williams to Meet Zurita for Lightweight Title Soon
Ike Williams, winner over Sammy Angott in a split decision, will meet Juan Zurita for the NBA lightweight title within three months if manager Connie McCarthy arranges it. McCarthy plans to visit Abe Greene, NBA president, to urge Zurita to defend within 90 days.
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War Bond Tourney Opens With Golf Stars
Philadelphia June war bond event gathers 137 players led by Harold McSpaden and Byron Nelson. Open champions and PGA victors compete for 6700 first prize across 72 holes in medal play as Navy and Army figures note efforts. Sergeant Vic Ghezzi shines in handicap division.
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U S Cruiser to Russia Under Lend Lease Plan
Senator Walsh confirms transfer of an American light cruiser to Russia under lend lease. The vessel is still US property, with title not transferred, and the navy department states the ship was leased only. No cruiser name was disclosed.
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Report on All Phases of E Anvasion of France by Alli
Russian papers claim coverage of the French invasion, with maps and tanks shown. Descriptions speak of Russian infantry marching across German territory and emphasize broad operational coverage. The text mixes garbled phrases and lacks clear dates or places.
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Leav es From a War Correspondent s Notebook Hal Boyle
Hal Boyle chronicles wartime dispatches with humor on American airmen visiting Moscow for shuttle bombing planning. He describes the lavish Soviet welcome at Hotel Moscow, a costly dinner, and the new press room known as the blue room. A Montgomery anecdote highlights caution with German foes, reflecting his cautious diplomacy.
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Playground tryouts set for Saturday morning at 9:30
Mrs Ralph Wolfson announces a junior high auditorium audition for all playground ages kindergarten through sixth grade as part of the summer recreation program. A musical show will close the six week playground season.
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Douglas County Medical Service May report review
May totals show 701 total medical service visits at Douglas County Medical Service with income of 2048.50. office collections 1831.50 and county expenses totaling 680.43. Principal payments include 850.45 to doctors and 568.15 to drug stores. doctors logged 254 office calls, 138 day house calls, six nighthouse calls, and 14 hospital cases. prescriptions were written during the month.
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Lawrence ordinance grants gas franchise to Kansas Public Service
Ordinance No 2085 grants Kansas Public Service Company Inc its associates successors and assigns the right to construct maintain and operate gas mains pipes meters and other apparatus in the City of Lawrence Kansas for twenty years. The city reserves rate regulation and sets payment terms including two per cent of gross domestic gas receipts to the city and annual reporting. The ordinance requires company acceptance and keeps city inspection rights and penalties for tampering. It also mandates an office and local agent in Lawrence and outlines enforcement provisions.
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