Rookie stars for New York Yankees shine on bases
George Stirnweis(s) second baseman ignites the Yankees offense in a 5 1 victory over the Athletics. He stole his 16th base in 18 attempts, contributed three hits and three RBIs, and leads the team with a .284 average while Stan Spence and Joe Cronin pace other teams in the league. The article also notes Sigmund Jakucki’s second straight shutout for the Browns, Vernon Stephens’ three RBIs, and other league results including Dodgers and Reds, plus a 14 inning 5 5 tie between the Cardinals and Pirates.
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Associated Press
George
Snuffy
Stirnweiss
New York Yankees
Joe Gordon
North Carolina University
Yankees
Philadelphia Athletics
Orthes
Chicago
Aout
Red Sox
Bob Johnson
George Case
Senators
Stimwerks
Sigmund Jakucki
Detroit
St. Louis Browns
Tigers
Vernon Stephens
Browns
Wynn
Bosox
Dodgers
Reds
Reach the Finals in Western Open Golf Championship
Dorothy Germain of Philadelphia and Babe Didriksen Zahrakis reach the finals of the women's western open after a 36-hole match. Germain, 20, a Beaver College junior and 1843 Western Amateur winner, faces Olympic champion Didriksen with strong putting and short-game skills.
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Chicago
Doroty Germain
Philadelphia
Babe Didriksen Zaharias
Dorothy
Beaver College
St. Louis
PESTERDA STARS DODGERS BLANKS PHILLIES IN TOPS TRENDS
PESTERDA STARS leads Dodgers to a fourth straight win with two hits as Gilberto Torres drives in two in a 7-1 victory over the Red Sox. Browns blank Tigers 5-0 behind a second straight shutout. George Stimwells belts three runs for the Yankees in a 5-1 win over the Athletics. Matty Marion and Jim Russell post four and five hits respectively as Cardinals and Pirates slug another chapter.
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Dodgers
Phillies
Gilberto Torres
Senators
Funa
Price
Red Sox
Sig Jekuck
Browns
Tigers
George Stimwells
Yankees
Athletics
Smith
Indians
White Sox
Matty Marion
Cardinals
Jim Russell
Pirates
Marion
Russell
Cuba Fl
New four state boxing block sparks NY fight with Abe Greene
In Palacion New York June 24 a New York boxing feud intensifies as suspensions and cross state links among New Jersey Pennsylvania Massachusetts and New York surface. Chairman John J. Phelan hints at new ammunition against Abe Greene and the National Boxing Association amid talk of shifts in boxing power and who counts as outsiders.
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New York
Mike Jacobs
Newark
Pennsylvania
Massachusetts
New Jersey
John J. Phelan
New York Commission
Abe Greene
National Boxing Association
Guy Lesnevich
Red Cochrane
Joe Louis
Billy Conn
Beau Jack
Bob Montgomery
Wilie Pep
California
Illinois
Phelan
Yesterday's Baseball Scores Across Leagues
Yesterday's results show American League games with St Louis 6 against St Louis? and Detroit 5, New York 5, Philadelphia 1. National League games include Brooklyn 2, Philadelphia 3, Chicago 1, Cincinnati 1, St Louis 6, Pittsburgh 8. A curfew law delayed a game in the American League. American Association standings include Milwaukee 4 4 and Indianapolis 2 2 with Toledo 7, Minneapolis 1, St Paul 2, Columbus 1, Louisville 7, Kansas City 2.
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St. Louis
Detroit
New York
Philadeiphta
Washington
Boston
Cleveland
Chica
Brooklyn
Philady
Chicago
Cincinnati
St.Louis
Pittsburgh
Milwaukee
Indianapolis
Toledo
Minneapolis
St. Paul
Columbua
Louisville
Kansas City
American Association of Milwaukee
Columbus
Louisvill
Philadelphia Plans 50th Anniversary Honor for Gonnie Mack
Philadelphia on June 24 announces a city wide move to honor veteran manager Gonnie Mack on his 50th anniversary. A large committee led by John C. Bell, Pennsylvania lieutenant governor, is formed. Bert Bell of Pittsburgh Steelers fame predicts the biggest baseball crowd in the city for the Athletics Yankees game on August 4.
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Philadelphia
Gonnie Mack
John C. Bell
Pennsylvania
Bert Bell
Pittsburgh Steelers
New York Yankees
Eancersieens
Baseball Leaders Share Wide League Hitting Marks
National and American League leaders are listed with top batting averages runs hits doubles and triple totals. Notable names include Walker Brooks Musial Ott and Doerr and pitching leader Ryba. The data cover batting runs batted in stolen bases and homers across leagues with several players tied for honors.
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Walker
Brookly
Bordagaray
Brooklyn
von Batteden
Weintraub
Ork
Brooks
Trilea Musial
Louia
Barrett
Pittsburgh
Ott
New York
Ryan
Boston
Ranger
I Phiadelphic
Itchang—Lunges
St Louis
Tucker
Chicago
Runa
Johnston
Stephens
St. Louis
Spence
Williams stops Shans in Madison Square Garden flare
Ike Williams, a lightweight from Trenton New Jersey, defeated Cleo Shans of Los Angeles by 10th round technical knockout at Madison Square Garden. Williams held a 1 1/2 pound edge and longer reach, dominating the bout after seven of nine rounds and turning back Shans offensive bursts.
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New York
Tiatie Height
Ike Williams
Trenton
N. J
Madison. Square Garden
Cleo ‘Shans
Los Angeles
Shans
Williams
Shane
Four Bushong Soldiers Reported Missing In Action
Emporia Kan June 24 war department notified parents of four Bushong soldiers including two brothers that their sons have been missing since June 6 in action Sgt John Hers 19 Pvt Rex Gore son of Mr and Mrs A G Gore and others named Park for Eisenhower Abilene city commissioners name General Eisenhower park a 40 acre tract with pool stadium band shell fair buildings and an illuminated arch Divorce action filed asides Douglas county by Grae Admire
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Emporia
Kan
Bushong
War Department
John Hers
Carl Herrick, Jr
Rex Gore
A. G.goi
Eisenhower Abilene
General Eisenhower
U.S. 0
Sport Card: DiMaggio Hits In 36th At Bat To Tie Record
Moe DiMaggio extends streak with a 36th at bat hit, matching the league record at 185 in a Western Conference game. The event highlights a strong showing by the visiting squad and adds to the era's notable hitting achievements.
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Oath
Mae Peste DiMaggio
Ine
War Bond drive lists vast arm y and navy equipment costs
A Fifth War Loan promotional list details prices for Army and Navy gear to show why citizens should invest in War Bonds. Items include fighters, aircraft parts, anti aircraft gear, medical kits, clothing, tents, boats, field equipment, and weapons with costs from hundreds to thousands of dollars.
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Army
Pressure Cooker Best Canning Method Says Kansas Ext Agent
Mrs. Faye Franks, from Kansas State College extension, says pressure cookers are the safest and quickest method for vegetable canning, with hot water baths used for small quantities and careful handling to avoid accidents. She notes mistakes include improper oven heat, jars, lids, and packing, urging freshness, proper liners, and spaced jars for safety. The piece also mentions wheat prospects and forecasts from Topeka and a state statistician.
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Faye Franks
Kansas State College
Farm Bureau
Frank
Jae
Kansas
Lincoln playground volunteers run free play program
Mrs Thelma Hayter guides summer recreation at Lincoln school playground with Davida Jones assisting. Preschool to teens enjoy croquet rope jumping and piano songs while the older group dances and practices drills. Hayter, a 1931 KA graduate, plans to specialize in teaching while leading activities with college sorority and local clubs. Davida Jones, senior in high school, assists and participates in music and dance, with twin brother David playing in school orchestra and band.
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Lincoln School
Thelma Hayter
Davida ‘Jones
Peipeary
Eieoes
K. A
Hayter
Plane i
Delta Sigma: Theta
David
Davida
No Tractor Tires Now Available for Steel-Wheel Tractors
Douglas county ACA chairman George H. Butell said steel wheels must remain for the moment as War Food Administration reports indicate tire plants are focused on producing large size tires for military vehicles and domestic transport. He noted steel wheels will suffice for now but harvesting and marketing require trucks and tires, and rubber-tired tractors cannot yet be fully outfitted.
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George H. Butell
Douglas County
ACA
War Food Administration
Butell
OPA Cracks Down on Price Cheats Across Sectors
Washington reports an Office of Price Administration plan to widen enforcement with about 4,700 staff including lawyers and investigators. The outline targets meat, butter, poultry, bananas, fish, sugar, and other goods with schemes like short weight, overcharging, and counterfeit coupons. It notes truckers and wholesalers in payoffs, and warns of upgrading lumber and wastepaper as common ruses.
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Washington
OPA
Thousan
Gil
Southwest
Central America
Mexico
Swiaa
Rest and routine aid tired housewives under war demands
The article argues housewives face increased calls from war work and household duties. Resting before exhaustion helps sustain productivity. Short breaks with light activities and a warm bath refresh the nerves, aiding energy restoration for continued chores and duties at home.
Transform Room With Crisp White Curtains
Guide to reviving stained glass curtains with simple steps. Shake out dirt, soak in lukewarm water, wash with heavy suds. Bluing flakes in suds brightens curtains. use appropriate water temperature to finish.
Curtains Restore Shape with Rod Repositioning
Readable lines explain straight hanging curtains can be reshaped by inserting a curtain rod through the bottom hem and at the top. The text notes techniques to fix droopy fabric and maintain a neat appearance.
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Jean
Alia Cate
Tomorrow's Menu Breakfast and Lunch Dishes Listed
Breakfast options include orange juice oatmeal enriched toast with butter or fortified margarine and marmalade. Lunch features toasted nut butter toasted tomato sandwiches carrot sticks fruit gelatin milk tea. Dinner offers liver and bacon mashed potatoes grilled tomatoes spinach enriched bread butter or fortified margarine and dessert.
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Flash” Ordon
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Philly
St. Louie
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Chicago Cuba
Hank Wyse
Clyde Shoun
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Cy Down
MES
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Wood
Palacion
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Red Troutman
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Pie Trdynor
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Axsor League
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Sports Mirror
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Nimnsnes
Peny ‘Toon
Pune
Ener Lofe Preserver
Tife West
Balsa Wood
Balsa
Banes
Fuji Automatic
Senate
Franks
Garand” Iskeee
Beat Opa
L.T. Harris CO
Kaiser Company
West Coast Shipyards
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War Manpower Commission
United States
Employment Service
Laverenice
Hercules Employment Office
Highway 10
Eudora
U. S. Employment Service
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Lawrence
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