Cardinals rout Reds 18 to 0 in record NL shutout
St Louis crushed Cincinnati 18 to 0 in the National League, a record margin for a shutout in 38 years. The game featured 16 men left on base by the Reds and included rookie Joe Nuxhall becoming the youngest pitcher in majors as he relieved in the ninth. Mort Cooper pitched well for St Louis as their offense struck early and kept adding runs through the game.
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Cincinnati Reds
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New York
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Bill McKechnie
Joe Nuxhall
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Ed Heusser
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Buck Fausett
Eddie Miller
Mort Cooper
Danny Litwhiler
George Fallon
Johnny Hopp
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Starr
Walker Credits Heavier Longer Bat for Big Average
Dixie Walker, Dodgers outfielder, credits a heavier two ounce longer bat and livelier ball for his .302 season start. Manager Leo Durocher admits he cannot explain the surge, while Walker notes past injuries and a two ounce heavier Chick Hafey model bat improved his balance and power.
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Ebbetsfield
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Braves
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Mickey Owen
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Debonair Durocher
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Dinse
Alabama
Chick Hafey
Brooklyn
Zach Wheat
Ewart Walker
Washington Senators
Cardinal Star Reclassified in 2A for Public Morale
Danny Litwhiler St Louis Cardinals outfielder was placed in a deferred 2A class to serve work beneficial to public morale. At 28 he joins a potential first nationwide case of an athlete cited as in an essential industry. Litwhiler, a longtime Cardinal, previously with the Phillies, resides in Philadelphia with a prewar daughter.
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Danny Litwhiler
St. Louis Cardinals
J. Kennard Weaver
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Cardinals
Philadelphia Phillies
Si Gooden Wins First Flight Crown in Tri-State Golf
Lubbock golfer Si Gooden captured the first flight title at the Tri-State Senior Golf tournament in Amarillo, defeating McAfee of Amarillo and Frank Elmore of Borger to take the crown and the silver loving cup.
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Amarillo
McAfee
Frank Elmore
Borger
Wet Grounds Delay Three American League Games
Detroit at Chicago and Washington at Philadelphia games postponed by rain with New York versus Boston also affected. Only scheduled games listed show weather interruptions across the league.
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Washington
Philadelphia
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Ensign Schatzer Missing In Action in South Pacific
Iowa City report states Ensign William Schatzer bombardier is missing in action in the South Pacific. He played halfback for the Iowa Seahawks in 1942.
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William Schatzer
South Pacific
Iowa Seahawks
Masi Struggles to Distinguish Himself From Braves Catcher
Denver dispatch reports Phil Masi, Army serial 32864816 at Fort Logan Colorado, insists he is not Boston Braves catcher Phil Masi. Confusion erupts when locals mistake him for the baseball star, prompting him to visit information office to deny links.
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Boston Braves
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Cateher Masi
Boston
Braves
Colony Club
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Cateher
Byrd Maintains Lead In Philadelphia Invitational
Sam Byrd of Detroit fired a 69 in round three at Torresdale Frankford, reaching 202 for 54 holes and 11 under par to lead the $17,500 Philadelphia Inquirer 72 hole medal play by seven strokes. Craig Wood slipped to 209, Byron Nelson and Sergi tied at 210, Harold McSpaden and Bob Hamilton next at 213 and 214 respectively.
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Tomorow
Sam Byrd
Detroit
New York Yankee
Philadelphia Inquirer
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Frankford
Byron Nelson
P.G.A. King
Toledo
Ohio
Sergi
E. J
Dutch’ Harrison
The
Army
Little Rock
Ark
Harold ‘Jug’ McSpaden
Bob Hamilton
Evansville
Ind
Betz Segura Lead Clay Court Ranking
Detroit June 10 Betz the strawberry blonde from Los Angeles and Francisco Pancho Segura of Miami top seeded in the 34th National Clay Court tournament opening Monday at the Detroit Tennis Club. Miss Betz led an eight seed list with Doris Hart No 2 and Nancy Corbett among others. Segura drew the top spot before Billy Talbert with Greenberg unable to attend final defenses. Segura and Betz have first round byes. Hart faces Joanne Dunn and Talbert meets Edward Donovan.
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Pamine Betz
Strawberry Blonde
Los Angeles
Little Francisco
Pancho) Segura
Miami
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Detroit Tennis Club
Miss Betz
Nancy Corbett
River Forest
Hls
Wynn Still Holds A Jinx Over Mackien
The Associated Press reports Wynn maintains dominance over Connie Mack era Athletics as Earl Wynn wins ninth straight against the Mackmen. Bonham notes shifts in pitching legends with Potter Allen and Gorsien among those also losing long unbeaten runs to major league clubs.
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Bonham
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Chicago
al Hollingsworth
Cleveland
Sam Harris
Indians
Dick Barrett
Brooklyn
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Potter
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Texan Ed Ray Tops Show At New England Tennis Meet
Sixteen year old Ed Ray of Center Texas, ranked among top juniors, defeated Harrison Rowbothan of Brookline Massachusetts 6 2 6 4 to reach the semifinals of the 41st New England tournament at Hartford Golf Club. Ray and Henri Salaun of Wesleyan won a doubles semifinal with a 4 6 8 6 7 5 4 6 4 6 scoreline over Gow and Ogilvie.
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Henri Salaun
Wesleyan University
John Gow
Sonsmirg
Steven Ogilvie
Weepert
Second Annual Missouri Valley Girls Softball Tournament Set
Wichita Kansas hosts the second annual Missouri Valley girls softball tournament August 4 5 6 and 7 with 12 teams. Defending champions Boeing of Wichita headline the field and Texas is among eligible states.
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City Softball Teams Open League Play Monday Night
The Texas Tech faculty and the South Plains Army Airfield Medics will start the men s adult league in Lubbock Monday at the basin diamond 23rd and Avenue W. Nine teams compete with games nightly except weekends, 6 30 pm start, forfeits at 7 pm if a squad is late, under Jack Spider Dillon.
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Jack “Spider” Dillon
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Mackenzie Park
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22Nd
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West Texas Hospital
Season's schedules in both leagues loom large
The article lists a dense slate for the men and women soft ball leagues with games starting in June. Notable matchups include Texas Tech Faculty versus SPAAF Medics and SPAAF Varieties versus Keitha-Wipers, with numerous dates through August and multiple crossovers between SPAAF affiliates, Federals, and civilian teams.
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Va Junior Chamber of Commerce
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LAAP
Giant Skipper Bench Mark Set With Ott Pace
New York June 9 Giants skipper. nicknamed Ott. benched himself briefly but remains pace to reach around 58 homers this season. Ott has 14 homers through last Wednesday in a 44 game Giants schedule, playing in 37. Babe Ruth era noted for big totals. Wilson’s 56 mark mentioned as a target.
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Mel Ott
Wilson
Babe Ruth
Ott
Giants
Texas Border Plans Wild Life Meeting
Sportsmen from Rio Grande City Mission McAllen Pharr San Juan Alamo and Donna meet in McAllen to discuss 1944 white winged dove season changes on the Texas border. D F Strickland and Paul Vickers call the session at request of state and federal game officials with Will J Tucker and Charles G Jones in attendance. A similar session is planned Wednesday night at Edinburg for other districts.
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Semi-Pro Baseball to Recognize Kids in State Tournaments
Wichita June report says National Baseball Congress rules that teams of players 18 and under may begin early rounds of 46 sanctioned state tournaments. Ray Deiont, president, says rule aims to encourage youth teams. First effect is New Mexico qualifier in El Paso starting June 14. The surviving team in each bracket will be champion of its age category.
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Babe Ruth Undergoes Knee Surgery in New York
Babe Ruth underwent an operation on a torn cartilage in his right knee at Orthopedic Hospital. The 50 year old star arrived last night and was reported to be resting comfortably after the procedure. Doctor Leonidas Lantrotanis said Ruth woke well from anesthesia and expected to stay about two weeks for recovery.
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Babe Ruth
Orthopedic
Leonidas Lantrotanis
Poth
Burypital
City Plans Junior Girls Softball School This Summer
The City Recreation Department announced a four day junior girls softball school starting June 19 led by A C Stumpy Hamilton. Classes run 4 to 6 pm at the 22nd and Avenue Q diamond with equipment and instructors provided. Following the school teams form a league beginning the next Monday inviting girls 15 and under to participate and contact Hamilton for team creation.
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Ott Aims for Record Season in National League
New York June 10 Ott, holder of numerous NL records, pushes toward more. He trails Wagner by 15 in career runs and nears Hornsby in extra base hits as he hits 14 homers this year and adds three doubles and two triples. Ott seeks leading NL in total bases and may break multiple long-standing marks.
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New York Giants
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Rogers Hornsby
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Ott
Wagner
Hornsby
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Master Melvin
Mel
Gabby Hartnett
Gavry Cravath
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Paul Waner
Army Nines Dominate In El Paso Tourney
Army teams lead the field in the New Mexico Semi Pro Baseball tournament at El Paso as 14 Army clubs out of 20 teams compete in the NBC event. The El Paso district adds strong opposition in the first round tied to 48 state tournaments.
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Kas
Army
New Mexico
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National Baseball Congress
Two US Destroyers Lost in Allied Invasion
Allied Expeditionary Force reports two United States Navy destroyers lost through June 10 at Supreme Headquarters. Official notice says the losses occurred early in the invasion as General Eisenhower's command confirms.
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Gasparella Emerges as Notre Dame Prospect After Spring Practice
Notre Dame fans await the freshman Gasparella who could become the team’s quarterback after impressing coach McKeever in early drills. The 17 year old, 6 foot 3, 205 pound Pennsylvania native is tagged as a top successor to Bertelli and Lujack, with strong throwing and quick study habits reported.
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McLish May Decide Furnish Own Relief
Calvin Coolidge McLish, an 18 year old Choctaw Indian from Oklahoma City, looms as a threat in two roles to National League hitters. Amibidextrous rookie for the Brooklyn Dodgers, he can relief with both arms, a rare possibility noted by Dodgers president Branch Rickey and manager Leo Durocher after a win over the Boston Braves.
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Branch Rickey
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Borough
Leo Durocher
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Round Ring May Be Used In TAAF Meet
Abilene reports the Texas Amateur Athletic Federation plans to use a round ring at the TAAF tournament on August 3 and 4. The ring, first used in California, is under serious consideration by tournament officials for boxing matches in Texas.
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Prospective Bride Seeks Trade-In for Marriage License
In South Bend Washington on June 10 a bride asked officials to swap a recently bought marriage license to reflect a different groom. County commissioners ruled there is no trade-in value on a broken romance.
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Wash
Georgia Negroes Vow to Vote in July 4 Primary
Atlanta delegates from the Citizens Democratic Club of Fulton County condemn white supremacy actions barring negroes from Georgia's July 4 primary. They pledge to organize and cast ballots despite exclusion rules, with similar groups in Brunswick and a June 24 meeting in Macon to form a state wide negro Democratic organization.
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Fulton County
Brunswick
Macon
Georgia Democratic Executive Committee
Night Club Tax Cut and Debt Limit Hike Signed by Roosevelt
President Roosevelt signed measures cutting the night club tax from 30 to 20 percent effective July 1 and boosting the national debt limit to 260 billion. The move clears way for the 16 billion Fifth War Loan drive starting Monday. Congress also exempted armed services from the cabaret tax and raised the debt ceiling to authorize more borrowing.
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