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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1943
Page
7
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Gilbert Dodds of Boston College competed at a New England meet and ran the two mile in 157 minutes, establishing a school record and highlighting his endurance and speed.
Eight billion dollars of the 13 billion Second War Loan Drive must come from non-banking sources. The public bears the bulk of the responsibility, with indications that Americans only need reminders of their lending target. Citizens back fighting men on battle fronts, supporting the loan with the slogan They give their lives You lend your money.
Sports Roundup by Hugh Fullerton Jr in New York on June 25 discusses Milo Candini's slim All Star prospects, mentions Ossie Bluege and a Washington college all star squad, and ties in racing, football, and war-era notes. It covers Ar lington, Joliet, Empire City, and Belmont, with side items on Johnny Mize, Babe Ruth, and various other sports figures.
Harry Guimbert held the Reds to seven hits and a shutout while Cliff Meilen helped Giants top the Dodgers with a sharp three-hit game. Roberto Estatella drove in three on a three-run, inside-the-park homer for the Athletics. Vernon Stephens and Guy Curtright helped White Sox sweep with late surge and Curtright added three hits in each game. Bate Dahlgren and Rip Sewell contributed multi-hit nights for the Phillies and Pirates respectively, Virgil Trucks led a Tiger attack with three hits while pitching well against the Indians.
Portland will host its first 15 round boxing match in four decades on July 12 featuring lightweight contenders Rodolfo Ramirez of Mexico City and Jimmy Garrison of Kansas City. Matchmaker Joe Waterman announced the signings. The previous Portland 15 rounder had Joe Gans knocking out Tommy Tracy in nine rounds.
News of the Duke of Windsor wishing to serve New Brunswick salmon at a Nassau Government House dinner in the Bahamas. Shortly after, an 18 pound St John River salmon, one of the river’s largest, was en route to Nassau from Fredericton New Brunswick.
St Louis pitcher Harry Gumbert earned his second straight win over Bucky Walters as the Cards beat the Cincinnati Reds 5 to 1. An early extra base attack built a lead, with Woody Williams driving in a run late for the Reds, while Gumbert cruised through eight innings before the ninth inning trouble. Attendance reported at 3,242 with several free admissions bringing total to 6,002.
Associated Press capsule recalls notable sports moments from the past. A year ago Joe Medwick extended his hitting streak for the Dodgers against the Reds in a shutout. Three years ago Georgetown’s Johnny Burke claimed a golf medal as Princeton and LSU shared the team title. Five years ago Maxwell Howard’s The Chief won $24,450 at Brooklyn Handi Run at Aqueduct with Stagehand close behind.
Melton 4 Wyatt 2 in a college baseball game as Big Ten suspends eligibility rules. Hits off Wyatt 4 in 7 innings, Head 1 in 1. Webber 0 in 1. Hit by Melton Medwick. Wild pitch Mead. Losing pitcher Wyatt. Umpires Jorda Conran Barr. Time 2 37. Attendance 6158.
Evanston Ill June 2 Francisco Pancho Segura ranked No 1 seed advanced to the NCAA singles semifinals at Northwestern by defeating Wayne Anderson Tulane 3 6 3 6 3 6 3 The match featured his two handed backhand and fierce forehand drives as observers noted his unorthodox style plus other semifinalists include Evert Notre Dame and Brown Cal State.
A snapshot of leaders across positions lists players from teams such as Philadelphia Cincinnati Brooklyn Pittsburgh St. Louis New York Cleveland Detroit Washington and Chicago. Notable names include Dahlgren McCormick Vaughan Musial Ott DiMaggio Stephens Kellner Wakefield Keller Candini Grove and Newsom with top marks in batting runs batted in home runs and pitching decisions.
The Western Conference waived all basic eligibility requirements for the duration to field teams this fall. The measure treats intercollegiate athletics as wartime service activities and preserves only enrollment and noncompensation rules. Member schools will still maintain standards appropriate to the emergency while using enlisted reserves in university programs.
Richmond report states Browns first baseman George McQuinn was sent to Camp Lee for further army examination after his Richmond visit. He says the team needs a winning streak to close the gap on the Yankees, blaming hitting slumps for their league position.
Birmingham defeats Chattanooga 5-4 as Howard Fox, Baron right hander, earns his 11th win of the season. Score by innings shows Birmingham pulling ahead with a 3 run eighth. Carpenter and Barbary, Fox and Riddle noted in the box score.
Ed Dudley, president of the Professional Golfers Association, will defend his Utah Open title July 9 and 10. He serves as summer pro at Broadmoor course in Colorado Springs. Ellsworth Vines, former tennis pro, may enter. Purse totals $1,000 payable in war stamps and bonds.
Detroit Tigers beat the Cleveland Indians 7 to 4 in a twilight game, Virgil Trucks earning his seventh win. Cris Hackett and Russ Peters homered for Cleveland, while Detroit used timely hits to seal the series two games to one.
Evanston Ala June 25. Head Coach Harry Stuhldreher cannot hope to defeat the Washington Redskins with only six players as the college All-Stars face the pros in the annual charity game at Dyche Stadium August 25. Six players have been invited: backfield men Roy McKay Texas Camille Piccone Notre Dame and linemen Al Wistert Michigan Donald Currivan Boston College Del Dickerhoof Iowa and Pat Lyons Wisconsin.
Standings show New York 3 Brooklyn 1 Philadelphia 12 Boston 5 Pittsburgh 2 Chicago 1 St Louis Cincinnati 1 Yesterday Philadelphia 8 Boston 3 St Louis 8 Chicago 7 Detroit 7 Cleveland 4 Tonight New York at Boston twilight Wensloft vs Terry Philadelphia at Washington Arnteen vs Leonard Chicago at Cleveland Lee vs A South Betrot at St Louis Trout vs Gatehouse
Night doubleheader results list Birmingham beating Chattanooga 5 to 4 and Atlanta winning 5 to 4 over New Orleans. Knoxville edged Memphis 12 to 2. Nashville defeated Little Rock 13 to 5. Remaining games: Atlanta at New Orleans, Chattanooga at Birmingham, Nashville at Little Rock, Knoxville at Memphis.
Toledo defeated Columbus 14 to 4 while Louisville beat Indianapolis 5 to 4. Kansas City posted 5 to 4 over Milwaukee and Minneapolis edged St Paul 4 to 4 in a noted league tally.
In a packed series of minor league hockey results, Jersey City beat Toronto 5 to 1, while Rochester and Baltimore played to a 5-0 outcome for Baltimore against Syracuse. Montreal edged Newark in a 12 inning affair.
Fort Worth manager Hornsby protests a complex player transfer involving Hank Oana from the Fort Worth Cats to Milwaukee and back, claiming $4500 should be paid and vowing to seek a judge’s ruling. Milwaukee and Detroit dispute the reclassification and fee, while Hornsby intends to pursue a fair adjustment with baseball’s top authority Kenesaw Mountain Landis. The Boston Braves then lose to the Phillies 12-5 after a 16-hit attack in a separate game.
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