Pennant race tightens as AL teams bunch
The American League standings tighten with Cleveland rising to third and Boston breaking into the first division. Yankees and Senators split a doubleheader as Washington wins the opener, while Chicago and St Louis also shuffle positions amid a day of heavy scoring and erratic pitching.
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Elbie Fletcher
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Brooklyn Ledgers
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This Curious World: Porky Pounds a 68 at Bristol
Porky, stationed at a Massachusetts camp, shot a 68 at Bristol Country Club using borrowed clubs and shoes. It was only his fifth round in a year, showing he hasn’t lost his golf power.
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Bristol Country Club
Doctor's Advice Couldn't Stop Diehl From Pitching
Indianapolis Indians pitcher George Diehl defied doctors two years ago who warned him to quit pitching. Despite a bad heart warning and the threat of team discipline, Diehl chose to continue and has posted three wins this season, including a five hit shutout against The Saturday, keeping him a key figure for the Indians in the American Association.
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Track and Field Highlights From Yesterday's Events
The article notes varied baseball standings and results across American and National Leagues, with team records and scores. It also mentions a 3,000 meter race and a notable performance by an athlete referred to as Gunder the Wonder, who led from start to finish before fatigue set in.
Haegg Beats Rice In National 5000m Showdown
In New York on June 21 Gunder Haegg of Sweden won the 5000 meters at the AAU meet, with Rice from the merchant marine academy struggling in the heat and later needing assistance. Haegg led from the start, finishing well ahead by about 35 yards as Rice battled stomach issues and a stitch. The race marked Haegg’s strong form ahead of a Chicago start on July 2, while Rice’s chances to challenge the Swede again dimmed by lack of training.
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Gander and Haexy Race Highlight Showman Flair
New York June 21 report recalls a lively exhibition where a standout performer in a yellow shirt and blue pants drew cheers with every stride. The piece notes lingering doubts about further Haexy Rice races this summer as Rice seeks another shot while officials signal limited time for conditioning. It also mentions Greg F. Hal Trosky considering rejoining the club after leaving Cleveland due to headaches, a rare trait for 1943 residents.
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Local sports and military notes from South Orange and beyond
Lieut Larry French and Jimmy Foxx play sandlot baseball in South Orange to raise funds for the American Legion. Jerry Cooper, a ten year radio singer, gains sudden fame after singing the Star Spangled Banner at the Garden on fight nights. Jimmy Fieweger from Lawrence College withdraws from the national decathlon to enter Navy midshipmen’s school at Northwestern University on July 1. Chalky Wright birth date dispute arises as manager Eddie Walker and Wright obtain draft papers in Cuba but a missing birth date line remains. Cpl Adam Berry, wounded by a land mine at Fort Knox, loses three toes in the high jump. Pvt Ed Porky Oliver gains weight on GI grub.
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Sports Mirror recaps historic golf and baseball milestones
The column recalls Hogan winning the Hale America title in Chicago by 17 strokes over Turnesan and Demaret, with Jones far behind. It notes Frick clearing Heb Bowman after a beaning incident involving Joe Medwick, and mentions Higgins’s 14 straight hits, breaking Speaker’s Cleveland mark.
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Jimmy Demaret
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War Department Cancels 206 Hotel Leases
The War Department announced on Saturday that 206 hotels used by the Technical Training Command of the Army Air Forces will have leases cancelled by mid July. The move follows a shift of air units and reduced civilian use, with returned properties including hotels in Miami Beach and other locations.
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Oil production rates certified for July by Petroleum Admin
The Petroleum Administrator certifies July oil production rates at four barrels per day in several regions. Eastern, Rocky Mountain and other states show varied changes from June. Southwest gains 129,900 barrels daily, Texas alone receiving 125,000. District 2 in Kansas shows 300,200 barrels and Oklahoma Island use 373,500.
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Federal order sets power sales plan for regional projects
Roosevelt issued an executive order pooling power from the Norfolk Arkansas Missouri White river sites and Pensacola Grand River Oklahoma project. Army engineers build and operate flood control and navigation with federal work administrator selling power to war plants public bodies cooperatives and other buyers in order of preference.
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Want New Courthouse
Emporia voters and Lyon county groups discuss a half mill tax levy to fund a new courthouse. Referendum letters go to the Chamber of Commerce as the county seeks public sentiment before including the levy in next year’s budget. A Grange group recently opposed the proposal.
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Careful approach urged for surge of new A gasoline books
George T. Wetzel, chief clerk in the ration office, warned motorists to apply promptly as a flood of applications for the new A gasoline books is expected this week.
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Topeka Adverts Urge Beerless Monday Across Taverns
Topeka notices warn that missing forms or errors delay applications. On June 21, beerless Monday spreads as wholesale distributors urge retailers to abstain from beer. A four line classified ad offers a full week for 94 cents.
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