Ferriss Finally Beaten as Yankees Top Bosox Freshman
After eight straight wins Boo Ferriss was defeated 3-2 by the New York Yankees in the first game of a doubleheader. Hank Borowy earned the win and the Yankees moved back to first, while Detroit split with Chicago and rain paused the second game.
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Dave
Boo) Ferriss
Boston Red Sox
New York Yankees
Hank Borowy
Yankee
Detroit Tigers
White Sox
Ferriss
Atley Donald
Yankees
Johnny Whitehead
Newhouser
Dizzy Trout
Tigers
Hal Newhouser
Paul Richards
Pittsburgh
Pirates
St. Louis Cardinals
New York Giants
Bucs
Babe Dahlgieri
Jimmy Russell
Rip Sewell
Preacher Roe
Braves
Mort Cooper
Jim Tobin
Giants
Cooper
Tobin
Brooklyn
Charley Dressen
Leo Durocher
Phillies
Cubs
Chicago Cubs
Cincinnati
Bill Nicholson
Jim Bagby
Cleveland
St. Louis
Browns
Weldon West
WFA Orders Increase Lamb Access and Poultry Control
The War Food Administration announced a 5 percent rise in civilians’ share of the top three lamb grades for an indefinite period. Military services will take 20 percent of these grades, down from 25. A separate order extends government control over poultry imports from Canada Mexico Guatemala and El Salvador, giving the government first option to buy for the military before civilian sale.
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Washington
War Food Administration
WFA
Canada
Mexico
Guatemala
el Salvador
Arraignment planned for accused slayer in Tomahawk shooting
Merrill Wis July sheriff Frank Richey said Donald Yohn 30 Tomahawk is held in county jail in connection with the fatal shooting of Carl Nystrom 40 a county traffic officer and deputy sheriff near Tomahawk. Nystrom was killed as he tried to take Yohn into custody for questioning in a robbery case. Yohn was found hiding in the Wisconsin river a few hours after the shooting. Four bullet wounds were found in Nystrom’s body near the officer’s home.
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Merrill
Wis
Frank Richey
Lincoln County
Donald Yohn
Carl Nystrom
Tomahawk
Oe Richey
Nystrom
Yohn
Wisconsin River
Frank Fehlberg
Richey
Legion Juniors Weather Out Another Monroe Game
The Monroe Ameri can Legion juniors had their Sunday game canceled due to heavy rain at Recreation Park. All scheduled Monroe games this season have been rained out and rescheduled. After a 13 to 1 loss to Beloit Thursday, the team hoped to rebound against Evansville. Next Sunday's schedule shows Monroe at Ft Atkinson, Edgerton at Beloit, and Janesville at Evansville.
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Monroe American Legion
Recreation Park
Monroe
Evansville
Monroe Sales Company
Beloit
Ft. Atkinson
Edgerton
Janesville
Brewers top Indians aided by Louisville in tight standings
Milwaukee won 5-3 and 7-2 against Indianapolis to move into a strong position in the American Association standings. Louisville climbed to first by taking two from Kansas City as Toledo and Minneapolis split. Floyd Speer pitched the first win for Milwaukee, Don Hendrickson the nightcap, while Louisville's 11th inning win and a 4-run fourth inning keyed its pair. Columbus' Charlie Root lost his first decision of the season in the nightcap.
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Associated Press
Milwaukee Brewers
Indianapolis
Indians
Louisville
Kansas City
Milwaukee
Brewers
Floyd Speer
Don Hendrickson
Toledo
Minneapolis
Millers
St. Paul
Columbus
Charlie Root
Speer
Stephenson
Wallace
Durheim
Brady
Hendrickson
Cardoni
Argyle Social Notes Include Visits and Local Deals
Argyle residents report visits from families including Mrs Masey Olson and Marshall Thompson of Milwaukee. Dr L O Skaalen and family return from Lake Kegonsa cottage. News of births, visits to Ruth Finley, and trips to Cuba City and Oshkosh are recorded along with the purchase of a frozen food plant by Mr Jesse Hanson and Mrs Jesse Hanson.
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Marshall Thompson
Milwaukee
Robert Mindermann
L. O. Skaalen
Lake Kegonsa
Richard Finley
Paul
Fayette
Ruth Finley
John K. Stephens
Johnny
Cuba City
Clarence Hendrickson
Edward Rogaty
Madison
Rogaty
Hoyel Winger
Lee Robertson
Sherry
Oshkosh
Capt. Robertson
David Thomas
Thomas
Argyle
L. L. Robertson
Summer Lineup for Park Programs Announced
Park announces a summer lineup led by William E. Amstutz and Lorraine Schumacher. Tennis, archery, crafts, and team sports for children up to 14 will run in shifts and divisions with supervision. Pool opens June 17 with free swimming, swimming lessons start June 18 with signups urged.
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Recreation Park
William E. Amstutz
Lorraine Schumacher
Standings and scores across major leagues
The column lists team records including Washington 23 (CAG), National League results with Pittsburgh 8 4 and St. Louis 6 1. American League results show Detroit 7 6 and New York 13 7. Sunday schedules include Brooklyn at New York and Chicago at Pittsburgh among others, with rain and postponed games noted.
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CAG
Philadelphia
National Ak Gee
Pittsburgh
Rogkinm -Iconics
Medie
Cincinnati
Roumnguno Sosie
Indianapolis
Milwaukee
Manses City i
Minneapolis
New York
Boston
Detroit
Chicago
Cleveland
St. Louis
Brooklyn
Toledo
St. Paul
Columbus
Louisville
Kansas City
Associated Press
American Association
Filipino Girl Noted as Japanese Killer in Sierra Madre
Lt. Anthony Cancelosi uncovers the story of Marita Martin an 18 year old Filipino carrier who aided American troops in the Sierra Madre mountains by carrying supplies and fighting Japanese snipers. She claims seven kills and continues to work with civil affairs despite hardship and skepticism.
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38Th Division
Luzon
Manita
Sierra Madre Mountains
Anthony Cancelosi
Nutley
N. J
Marikina
Marita
Martin
Nicanor Martin
Cancelosi
Badgers Second in Big 10 Baseball of 1945
Michigan Wolverines captured the 16th Big Ten baseball title as weather forced postponements, finishing the season 8 wins and no losses. Wisconsin Badgers finished second after rain halted two Ohio State games, shaping a tight conference close.
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Minnesota
Indiana
Hoosiers
Wisconsin
Illinois
Wolverines
Michigan
Os Ss
Ohio State
Northwestern
NOW
Iei
Pungug Shokan
Badgers
Chicago
Buckeyes
Juda Wins 6-2 at Brodhead in baseball bid
Juda defeated Grecks 6-2 at Brodhead with one-hit support as Charlie Ellis, star quarterback and pitcher for Virginia, fell ill after the decisive game and retired from the team due to asthma triggered by grass allergy.
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Juda
Brodhead
Grecks
Charlie Ellis
Virginia
Virginia Tech
Charlie
Harold
Hap) Goecks
Hagen
Goecks
Markham
Juda Jones
Johnson
Sagen
Timm
I Matzke
Diemer
Birthday Surprise For Mrs Ralph Frey With 500 Games
A group of friends surprised Mrs. Ralph Frey on Friday evening to celebrate her birthday. Three tables of 500 were in play with honors to Mrs. Ivan Arnsmeier and Mrs. Russell Carter. Mrs. Fred Brunkow won the traveling prize. Nearby notes include family visits and local events in Freeport and Monroe, Illinois, plus a trip to Chicago for a baseball game.
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Ralph Frey
Ivan Arnsmeier
Russell Carter
Fred Brunkow
Mabelmore
Freeport
Ill
Shirley Stuckey
Helen Trickel
Monroe
Laurie Searles
V. E. Patton
Evansville
Harrison Grenzow
Lois Jean Miller
Marvin Hartwig
Sgt
Floyd Kolander
LaMont Zimmerman
Florence Gerber
Herbert Matzke
Chicago
Cub
Cincinnati
Wrigley Field
G I Squad Fights 10 10 Hazena Tie in Czechoslovakia
In Pilsen, a U S Army team from battery C 955th field artillery battled Letiny Athletic club to a 10 10 tie in Hazena a Czech blend of soccer and basketball The read of the game comes from Pvt Jim Lindsey a Brooklyn scribe naming players Ed Ambrowicz Charles Petrona Arthur Tellelis George Balling Ernest Welch Marvin Maughan John Sipula Anthony Pecorare Tony Schiro Ken Mueller Louis De Palma and more Also W O Victor Durgall ex Millrose A C and Idaho runner set a 3000 meter Icelandic championship record as a guest participant.
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Hugh Fullerton, Jr
New York
Hazana
Kelly
G.I
Battery C
955Th Field Artillery Battalion
Letiny Athletic Club
Pilsen
Czechoslovakia
Hazena
Jim Lindsey
San Angelo
Tex
Pfc
Ed Ambrowicz
Charles Petrona
Arthur Tellelis
Brooklyn
George Balling
Long Island
Ernest Welch
Greensboro
N. C
Marvin Maughan
Wellsville
John Sipula
Pittsburgh
Anthony Pecorare
Lodi
N. J
Tony Schiro
New Orleans
Ken Mueller
Milwaukee
Louis de Palma
Erie
Wisconsin Governor Phil La Follette Seeks Inactive Army Status
Col. Phillip F. La Follette three time Wisconsin governor and MacArthur staff member says he asked to be placed on inactive status and plans to return to his law practice. He says approval by MacArthur is awaiting War Department action and will stay in Madison until July 18 before reporting to Fr. Sheridan. His terminal leave extends to September even if discharge is denied. He notes his status limits political discussion and hints at possible future politics.
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Madison
Phillip F. la Follette
Wisconsin
Douglas MacArthur
Pacific
MacArthur
War Department
la Foll
Hoop Jr Faces Pavot In Preakness At Pimlico
Hoop Jr fresh from the Kentucky Derby win heads to Pimlico for the 55th Preakness Stakes and a showdown with Pavot and up to 10 other 3-year-olds. Pavot, unbeaten as a 2-year old, is seen as the main threat to trainer F W Hooper's Derby winner, with several derby horses in the field. Polynesian arrives from Kennett Square after beating Pavot in the Withers, as the Preakness purse could set a new record between 66 000 and 70 000 dollars depending on starters.
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Baltimore
Hoop, Jr
Pimlico
Pavot
Walter M. Jeffords
F. W. Hooper
Louisville
Hooper
Star
Withers
Belmont
Morris
Kennett Square
Navy Wins NCAA Meet in Milwaukee
Navy entered 20 men the largest roster and won the NCAA track and field championship at Marquette Stadium Milwaukee scoring 62 points to claim first place. Illinois took second with 57 34 points and Michigan third with 53 1/2. Missouri led field events with Ed Quirk 53 feet 1 2 inches in shot put. Norm Wasser of NYU was last year’s champ with 49 feet 1 inch.
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Milwaukee
Navy
National Collegiate Athletic Association
Midshipmen
Marquette Stadium
Illinois
Michigan
Missouri
Notre Dame
Drake
Miami
Ed Quirk
Norm Wasser
New York University
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Eric Ericson
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Pat O’ Luck
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Jeep
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Burning Dream
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Harry Chandler
Harvard
Centre College
Praying Colonels
Crimson
Charlie Moran
Moran
Robert D. Pryde
Connecticut Golf Association
New Haven
U. S. Golf Association
Dee Moore
Fleet Marine
Hawaii
F. N. Miller
Durfee Bros
Rhea
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18Th Ave
Hugh
Fullerton, Jr
W. O
Victor Durgall
Millrose A. Acand U
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Goetz
Cartoon News
Wanger Presents
Phil LaFollette
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