Cardinals Win One Run Tightens NL Pennant Race
Cardinals beat Pirates 4 to 3 on a ninth inning rally as Whitey Kurowski led off with a double and scored on a sacrifice and error. Cooper earned his seventh win, extending St. Louis’s half game edge over idle Dodgers while Yankees rested and Red Sox, White Sox, and Browns won or lost to reshape standings.
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Armstrong Angott Comeback Fight At Madison Square Garden
New York June 10 Henry Armstrong and Sammy Angott return to action in Madison Square Garden with a bout expected to draw a $75,000 gate. The comeback pair promise sharp, crowd-pleasing exchanges and a possible shot at a lightweight title later in the summer. Both fighters boast long careers and confident banter about their rivals.
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Milk Rationing Considered by Federal Agencies
Milk may be rationed as the War Food Administration and the Office of Price Administration study civilian limits. T G Stitts, chief of dairy and poultry in the WFA, said supplies are expected to decline later this year.
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Standings and results from yesterday's baseball games
American Association night games in Kansas City 2 Toledo 1 ten innings. Milwaukee 5 Columbus 2 St Paul 4 Indianapolis 3 Minneapolis 4 Louisville 8 ten innings. American League Boston 3 Washington 2 St Louis 6 Cleveland 0 Chicago 4 Detroit 1 only games. National League Philadelphia at New York postponed Boston at Brooklyn postponed St Louis 4 Pittsburgh 3 only games.
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Lawrence High Names Chalmer Woodard as New Football Coach
Chalmer Woodard known as Woody is named Lawrence High football coach after a storied career at Southwestern and Dodge City. He brings 19 straight wins, a Kingman undefeated season, and a "T" formation style emphasizing speed and deception. He plans to field up to 40 players, uses all bench strength, and aims for a high scoring defense via offense.
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Mile Run Set as Centerpiece of NCAA Meet at Dyche Stadium
Evanston June 10 The mile run dominates the NCAA meet with eight leading contenders already near 4 19 or faster times. Notables include Clarence Dunn Illinois Bob Seib Texas Jerry Thompson Texas Don Burnham Dartmouth Ralph Dewey California Ross Hume Michigan and Bill Scott Michigan State. last year Bob Ginn Nebraska edged Leroy Weed with a photo finish. Zamperini USC holds the NCAA record at 4 08 3 with a narrow margin over Charley Fenske Wisconsin in 1938.
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Michigan State
Haegg to Debut in 5000 Meters at National AAU Meet
Sweden’s Gunder Haegg plans a 5000 meter debut at the National AAU Championships in New York next week. Axel Nordquist says Haegg, weighing 155 pounds, is adjusting after a 27 day voyage and may face Greg Rice, with Haegg aiming to avoid his faster 1500 and mile marks.
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Dartmouth ski coach Haegg trains with setter dog at camp
Haege began solo drills then was joined by a setter pup tied to Dartmouth veteran coach Harry Hillman. The dog lagged as Haegg finished yet stayed at his heels while Steinwall noted the Sweden star ate heartily and slept 10 to 12 hours a night. Nordquist admitted Haegg was about five pounds overweight.
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Durocher to Play Shortstop vs Braves on June 10
Brooklyn Dodgers manager Leo Durocher plans to play at shortstop for the first time this season against the Boston Braves. A 38 year old veteran, he faces critics by taking the field as an active player in this game.
Highway Jobs Exams Open in Topeka by July First
State highway department examinations require applications to the Department of Civil Service in Topeka by July 1. Present employees must take the exams to be eligible for reappointment.
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T. R. Gerhart
Examination Notice for Maintenance Positions
Examinations will be conducted for four maintenance positions including Main tenance man and maintenance man J. Applicants must meet minimum qualifications and appear at the designated testing center on the announced date.
Maintenance Foreman and Title District Supervisor Roles
Job notes indicate roles for a maintenance foreman and a title district supervisor with salaries described as war-adjusted. Details touch on pay scales and applicable adjustments.
Phillies to publish weekly Score Board for service men
The Phillies announce a new weekly newspaper named The Score Board to be issued starting June 15. It will be available to service men and their families and will include news about other teams and sports as well as the Phillies' progress.
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Army forms all star football squads for charity games
Sports Mirror recalls past events as Army planned all star football squads to face professional teams in charity matchups. It notes three years earlier the Brooklyn Dodgers beat the Pirates to reclaim first place by a razor thin margin and five years ago Helen Wills Moody returned to the Wightman Cup beating Peggy Scriven to help the United States take a 2-1 lead over Britain.
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