Boston Climbs Toward Top in American League Pennant Chase
The Boston Red Sox moved into a tie for third with the Cleveland Indians, two wins back of the leaders, after Cecil Hughson hurled seven innings of five hit ball in a 7 1 victory over the Philadelphia Athletics. Washington beat New York 2 1 as Mickey Vernon homered and tripled, and Brooklyn edged New York 9 4 in the National League while Chicago beat St Louis 6 3. A series of coaching moves and training notes accompany the sports wrap.
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Tez) Hughson
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Phil Masii
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KU intramural finals tonight in Robinson Gym
University of Kansas intramural basketball finals today feature Phi Pi Phi Deits vs Tenseasee club in the opening game and Hetes vs John Muevre Reup Helte Tau in the second. Winners meet in the 9 o clock final. Admission is free and open to the public. Referee is Dro FCC.
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New Idea to Open Baseball Tournament Sparks Fan Toss
Wichita on June 2 1943 opening night of the national semi pro baseball tournament introduces a fan toss. Celebrities are placed in left field 280 feet from home with fans throwing their own balls at the guest. Balls caught within 26 feet of the guest earn season tickets while all balls go to service camps and tournament officials.
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Wichita
Ke Dement
Boxing odds and upsets recalled in vintage bouts
A garbled sports reminiscence recalls old matches with Bettina dominating Hobo in Cleveland, Christoforo defeating Colan, and Cincinnati overcoming New York Gleute at the Polo Grounds. It mentions a hospital injury to Max xenmeling and a one round knockout of Lone by Joe Louis.
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Polsctinic Hospital Ofifidels Yard
Max Xenmeling
Lone
Joe Louis
Blondy Saunders Soldier Athlete Speaks On Sports Spirit
Blondy Saunders of West Point, one of the Army's youngest generals, a decorated war hero, discusses how sport shapes the armed forces. He credits good coaching and teamwork for resilience and confidence, saying Americans excel in competitive sports and never quit.
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Standings Confuse As Baseball Results Go Awry
The column shows scrambled standings for an American Association division with teams from St Louis Detroit Philadelphia and Chicago and mentions postponements and unclear scores. It notes delays in games against Pittsburgh and New York with references to multiple cities and leagues.
Ensign Elmer Schaake Notes New Surroundings At Chapel Hill
Ensign Elmer Schaake stationed at Chapel Hill N C writes of enjoying Kimochi in his new surroundings and congratulates Chalmer Woodard on his appointment as football coach at Lawrence High. He reflects on his five years of past service and sports fans of the early 20s.
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Wamego
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Topeka
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Whirlaway Ready for Arlington Stakes After Warm-Up Win
In Chicago June 23 Whirlaway the celebrated five year old horse trained by Ben Jones is set to run in the $10,000 added Arlington feature at Arlington Park. His stablemate Mar-Keil won by two and a half lengths over a mile as Whirlaway finished third, earning $260 and boosting total winnings to $861,161. Whirlaway heads to three $50,000 stakes at Washington Park beginning with the Stars and Stripes handicap on July 5.
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Mr. Long Pail
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Mar- Kel
Whirlaway
King’s Abbey
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Warren Weight
Wirlaway
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Athletics First Baseman Plays Tune With His Bat
Philadelphia June 23 Dick Siebert Athletics first baseman taps a basehit tune with his bat and leads the American League with 36 RBI while batting about .250 He expects to drive 100 runs this season crediting new teammate Bob Johnson's Washington move for better run support and cleaner bags. The Army Air Transport Command ships over a million pounds of cargo weekly to the western demis e.
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Bob Johnson
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Bob
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