Dodgers edge Cubs as league lead narrows in pennant race
The Dodgers won 3-1 to split with Chicago while Hi Vandenberg pitched four hits for the Cubs. Boston’s Dave Ferriss notched his 11th victory beating Chicago’s White Sox 4-2. Fitzsimmons resigns as Phillies manager after a 9-1 loss to St. Louis.
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Associated Press
Brooklyn Dodgers
Chicago
Luis Olmo
Dodgers
Hi Vandenberg
Cubs
Dave Ferriss
Boston
Red Sox
White Sox
Ferriss
Sox
Fitz
Freddie Fitzsimmons
Philadelphia
Phillies
St. Louis Cardinals
Herb Pennock
Fitzsimmons
Pennock
Ben Chapman
Frank Hayes
Czechs Cede East Province Ruthenia to Soviet Russia
The article notes Czechoslovakia ceding the extreme eastern Ruthenia region to Soviet Russia amid the 1939 breakup. It describes Ruthenia as 4.871 square miles and notes it formed about one eleventh of prewar Czechoslovakia’s 54,244 square miles.
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Ruthenia
Soviet Russia
Russia
Czechoslovakia
Hungary
Mount Ruthenia
Mielnad
Segura Reaches Finals in Northwestern College Tennis
Segura, famed for an unorthodox 2 handed grip, advances to the finals of the national collegiate tournament at Northwestern University. He defeated Bernard Bartzen 6-2 6-2 6-3 to reach the title match with teammate Tom Burke, while Mehner eliminates Stan Clark to push toward a Army duel.
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Tery Ae
Mehner
Stan Clark
California Tech
Segura
Tom Burke
Bartzen- Macken
William and Mary
Mehner-Drake
Army
Willett-McCall
Georgia Tech
Set Ceiling Price On Shotguns Now Surplus by Army
OPA sets ceiling prices for about 100000 surplus shotguns from state guard use. New private brand single bars $10.50, double bars $26. New standard brand prices follow manufacturer lists. Used shotguns in good condition capped at 75 percent of new gun ceilings.
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Washington
OPA
Army
National Guard
Standings and Scores From The Latest Baseball League Games
The standings show New York leading with 36 24 600, Chicago 31 30 508, and Washington 29 29 .500. National League results include St. Louis 9 Philadelphia 1, Brooklyn 5 Chicago 1, and New York 3 Pittsburgh 2. Schedule notes list tomorrow’s matchups across American and National Leagues.
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Cses Seers
Washington
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Milwaukee
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Minneapolis
St. Louis
Philadelphia
Brooklyn
Chicago
Cincinnati
Boston
Cleveland
Detroit
Toledo
Columbus
St. Paul
Louisville
Kansas City
St.Louis
Deane
National League
Bryn
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American Association
College Baseball Coaches Take Steps on Pro Relations
The American Association of College Baseball Coaches nears formation as Branch Rickey urges a plan to curb pro invasion of amateur play. Rickey proposes major league cooperation to create a preventive plan and seeks college representation on the professionals' promotion committee.
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New York
McMillin Signs 10 Year Contract At Indiana
Bloomington Ind Alvin N Bo McMillin former Centre college football star and long time Indiana University head coach and professor of physical education signs a new ten year contract announced by Zora G Clevenger director of athletics.
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McMillin Bloomington
Ind
Alvin N
Bo) McMillin
Centre
Indiana University
Zora G.clevenger
Indians Lead by Games Again in Tight Standings
Indianapolis regained a 2 game margin atop the American Association standings by beating Milwaukee 7 to 1. Harry Durheim shutout the Brews through 7 2/3 innings on four singles, as Milwaukee rested today with Kansas City and a twin bill starting a 3 game set.
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Associated Press
Indianapolis
Milwaukee Brewers
Harry Durheim
Brews
Joe Rullo
Lew Flick
Milwaukee
Kansas City
Minneapolis Millers
Toeele
Millers
George Sumey
Columbus
Birds
St. Paul
Sumey
Louisville
George Dihel
Colonels
Gale Pringle
Monroe Juniors to Face Beloit in Sunday Game
The Monroe American Legion Juniors host Beloit at Recreation park at 2 p m Sunday. Coaches Otto A Lisser and Clarence W Wainwright urge spectators to keep children off the field after previous incidents. Bleachers are repaired and townspeople are asked to sit them. The Monroe Sales company sponsors the team and funded uniforms and equipment.
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Monroe American Legion
Beloit
Recreation Park
Otto A. Lisser
Clarence W. Wainwright
Monroe Sales Company
Community Notes From Juda Rock Grove And Surroundings
Juda and nearby towns show a busy social week with visits among families including Milice Bosey and Kennedy households. Rev Retzlaff begins a Christian Life youth series as the Evangelical Youth Fellowship met at the Schmerse home. The Judo 4 H club held its third meeting planning next year with talks by local youth. an error corrected reports the lightning struck hay barn on the Ira Johnson farm, not Hugh Pengra.
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Louis Bosey
Beloit
Jack Kennedy
Russel Carter
John Larson
Arthur Kramer
Rock Grove
Lillian Adlemann
Donna Zoe
Brodhead
Peter Retzlaff
The
Evangelical Church
Chester Schmerse
Luther Rodenbaugh
Dale Kloepping
Herbert Andereck
Rodenbaugh
Jacob Rodenbaugh
Lena Prejeau
Eloide Comlaux
Lafayette
Rose Marie Ruhlmann
Laverne Schmerse
Ruth
Ellen Stuckey
Fredrick Bridge
Entertainment Committee
Lois Jean Miller
Hugh Pengra
Ira Johnson
Lloyd Salzwedel
Nelson Is Golfer To Watch in Big Chicago Tourney
Byron Nelson remains the player to beat as the $10,000 Chicago Victory national open enters its second 18 hole round at Calumet Country Club. Harold McSpaden and Ky Laffoon led with 68s, while Nelson carded a 69 to sit one stroke back after 18 holes.
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Nelson
Chicago
Byron Nelson
Byron Dad
Cochrane Falls To Graziano In Ten Round Knockout
In a Madison Square Garden non-title bout Freddie Red Cochran was knocked out by Rocky Graziano in the 10th round after a decisive right hand to the chin. The crowd of 14 972 watched Graziano, the favorite, stop Cochran in 16 seconds of the 10th.
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Cochrane
Rocky Graziano
New York
Freddie
Red) Cochrane
Madison Square Garden
Graziano
Gandhi Hopeful On India Parley
Simla India Mohan das K Gandhi said it was his hope and prayer that the Wavell conference would have a happy outcome while Muslim league and congress representatives reached an impasse over forming a new government. The Simla conference adjourned and is expected to reconvene July 14. Dispute over seats in the new executive council threatens collapse with Muslim league insisting on sole Muslim representation and Gandhi's congress demanding broader representation. Gandhi, in a rare interview, upheld his party’s position.
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Simla
India
Mohandas K. Gandhi
Congress Party
Wavell
Executive Council
Gandhi
Local social notes in Browntown and nearby towns
Miss E Leah Tomlinson Cor Mrs Louis Lehman Jordan was a caller Thursday at Mrs Niel Swiggums home. Mrs Fred Gerbitz and Mrs Norris Tree spent Thursday in Argyle. Mr and Mrs Edward Chapin were in Monroe Thursday.
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Louis Lehman
Jordan
Niel Swiggum
Fred Gerbitz
Norris Tree
Argyle
Edward Chapin
Monroe
Numerous summer gatherings mark a busy Midwest social week
The page lists many Sunday visits and weekend stays across towns like Rockford Juda Monroe Freeport and Belleville. It notes hospitality at the homes of the Eberharts Rockeys and Lin kens, plus picnics at Sinissippi park and LaBorde and Fr eport gatherings. A barbershop group picnic and a birthday party for Harold Zimmerman highlight the social calendar.
Argyle War Vets and Family News From Argyle Area
Local service members return home or are discharged. Cpl. Carl Wenger, son of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Wenger Jr., received an honorable discharge at Ft. Sheridan after 38 months overseas and a 92 point tally under the new system. S/Sgt. Harlan Olson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Olson, served as radio operator with the 22nd tactical air command in the Fifth Army’s northern Italy campaign. Petty Officer Walter Giese, after a three year Navy career including time in the South Pacific, returned home and now teaches at Great Lakes. A large family reunion gathered at the Lawrence Steiner home with numerous relatives from nearby towns.
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Claude Dirr
Freeport
Albert Schultz
Clarence Beck
Belleville
R. D. Steuben
Rockford
H. C. Webster
Charles City
Ila
E. C. Priewe
Arthur Peterson
Greenville
N. C
Raymond Madden
Racine
Jack LaBorde
Juda
Gene Rusk
Edward Rugalski
Chicago
Robert Pinnow
Armour
S. D
Dianne Kay
M. W. Moore
Sue
Glen Clarno
Patsy
Moore
Lake Waubesa
Bonnie Bolender
Phyllis Bolender
Ivan Rote
George Geller
Charles Timms
J. E. Bostian
John Bostian
Jacqueline
Kankakee
Ill
Earl Lott
Austin
Texas
Mary Jane Cumming
R. B. Ritzman
Nancy
Cary
Jean Fiautschy
Monroe
Judith Ann Folgate
J. ©. Shaffer
H. M. Noble
Merrill Mays
Lyle Miller
W. W. Schneid
Clarence Moyer
Winslow
Fred White
Lyle Rinehart
Jerry
Quinten Denney
Myrtle Denney
Tony Caliendo
Roseland Baptist Church
LeRoy Lamm
Sharon
Otto Folgate
Mollie Walter
Meta Walter
Beula Rugendall
Irene
Cpl
Carl Wenger
Ft. Sheridan
Carl
Wenger
Harlan C. Olson
Clarence Olson
Arsyle
Lawrence Steiner
Henry Alfred
Maurice Cummings
Henry Martin
John Marty
Lois Hole
Janesville
Theresa Martin
Marion
Loyd Martin
Oscar Hanson
Henry Hendrickson
Blanchardville
Paul Philippson
Milwaukee
Bernard
William Barry
Charles Perrigo
Gladwin F Perrigo
George Share
Pvt
Milford C
Mickey) Olson
Masey Olson
Argyle
The
Marines
Sta
Military World War II personnel notices from Argyle area
Local service members and families report assignments transfers leaves and travel. Entries include T/4 Hubert Blumer at Fort Bragg NC. Pfc Myron Ol son stationed near Paris Island SC. T/5 Arthur Rugh moving to Percy Jones MI. Pvt Clayton De Voe in the Philippines. and others visiting, training or overseas.
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Paris Island
S. C
Pfc
Myron L. R. Olson
Camp Uene
N. C
Mickey
Merchant Marine
Hubert M. Blumer
Marie Blumer
Hubert
Ft. Bragg
Fred Richter
Elmer Nelson
Omaha
Neb
C. A. Helland
Spring Grove
Minn
Donald Gierhart
Merrill
Wis
R. E. Gierhart
Darlington
Harlow Gierhart
Mary Colletine
Seattle
P. J. Morgan
Camp Indianola
Arthur Rugh
Shick General Hospital
Clinton
Percy Jones General Hospital
Battle Creek
Mich
Truman Erickson
Argyle
Greensboro
Robert Thompson
C. F. Thompson
Memphis
Pvt
Clayton de Voe
Minnie DeVoe
States
Philippines
Monticello and surrounding residents visit kin and friends
Monticello and nearby towns record visits by Mrs. O D Curtis, Mrs Zweifel, Mr and Mrs Wittwer, the Schuler and Voegeli families, Dr Baebler and others. A trip to Bonesteel SD to attend Fred Thoene’s funeral follows a lightning death while haying. The note ends with a language fact about the word button from French.
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Wilbert Wittwer
Kathryn
Jerry
Madison
Paul Veenge
W. L. Zweifel
New Glarus
Robert Holcomb
O. D. Curtis
Fred Hoesly and Son
Brooklyn
Adam Schuler
Verona Schuler
E. A. Bently
Gilbert Schuler
Orfordville
Arthur Statdtler
Ruth Abley
Monroe
John
Jean Zweifel
Marcus Elmer
Norman Benkett
Bonesteel
S. D
Fred Thoene
Dick Freitag
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College Baseball Coaches Organize
Woodford, Wisconsin
Woodford
Jordan Center
Peterson
Homer Curry
Berger
Woodford Street
Indians
F. N. Milice
Cor
Browntown
E. Leah Tomlinson
Orangeville
Glen E. Bolender
Emil Schwitz
Orland Priewe
Steve Likens
Sam Priewe
L. F. Rockey
Roy Ruff
Charlotte Bennehoff
Loreen Reeser
Sinissippi Park
Lieut
Beulah B. Nott
Army Nurse Corps
Camp McCoy
Fred Eberhart
Kenneth Miller
Herman Bauman
Russell Bauman
Miller
Glen Bolender
Bonnie
William Meinert
R H. Barber
R. M. Belknap
Gertrude Nicks
Charles
Elsie Pinnow
Morris
Charlie Roehl
Fred Roehl
Glen Courtney
Ed Miller
Burnham Martin
Melvin Moore
Rudolph Bartlett
Charles Niesman
Arthur Bartlett
Gilbert Abraham
Shirley Kramer
Kermit Wolfe
Arley Frautschy
Clarno
Roy Wagner
J. A. LaBorde
Ada LaBorde
Mary Gunderson
LaBorde
W. B. Mueller
Carolyn
Harry Seidel
Fred van
Charles LaBorde
Goetz
Monterey
Ed Allan Lane
Pia Non
Turner Hall
Monroe, Wis
Moeller’s Accordion
Masty Olson
Col
Stan Laurel Oliver Hard
R. K. O. News
Darnell
Monticello
Bouton
Tracy
Katharine Hepburn
Tokyo
Felder
Howard Lundy
Louis Felder
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