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Oelwein Daily Register

Location

Oelwein, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1946

Page

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Pirates Threaten First Strike in Diamond History

Pittsburgh Pirates plan to walk out tomorrow against the New York Giants over union recognition. President Benswanger met players after tensions rose, while agreement to play came only minutes before game time. Three players skipped the meeting as talks continued with attorney Seward French and guild founder Robert Murphy about immediate recognition and a union election.

Pittsburgh Major League Baseball Pittsburgh Pirates New York Giants William Benswanger Pirate Brooklyn Dodgers American Baseball Guild (Independent Dodgers Benswanger Seward French Robert Murphy Murphy Giants Bens+wanger Bailiwick Jimmy Brown Truett Rip Sewell Ken Heintzelman Leo Durocher Lippy

Radio Schedule Fragments and Program List

A fragmented listing shows radio segments from KXEL and WHO, including Iowa Centennial coverage, news by H R Gross, various entertainment shows, sports updates, and late evening programs such as The Sheriff and Dance Orchestra. It reflects a mid-century local broadcast lineup with multiple time slots and program titles.

KXEL ABC H. R. Gross Elston Don Hollenbeck Lum Abner Earl Godwin Harry Wismer Gross Salvation Army Rev. Pietsch Bob Elston Alan Young Elmer Davis Woody Herman FBI the News Pietsch

Stanley Defeats Westgate 9-6 in Softball Thriller

Stanley piled up six first inning runs and held Westgate scoreless before a late visitors rally. Stanley had nine runs on 14 hits with five errors, while Westgate had seven errors and five hits. Kenniston sparked Stanley with a triple and two doubles as James and C James combined behind the plate. The locals host Oelwein Moose on June 19.

Stanley Westgate James C. James Knief Petratz Kenniston Ummire Laverne Benz Oelwein Moose

Major League Standings Ad in the Oelwein Daily Register

An advertising note in the Oelwein Daily Register highlights that offering good values and carefully worded ads helps sellers find buyers, presenting practical guidance rather than league standings.

Oelwein Daily Register

City Teams Win Double Header at Wing's Park

About 300 spectators saw Elks defeat Randall 18 to 7 in the first game and Moose beat Maynard by the same score. Randall led early against Hik's before Elk defense turned the tide, while Moose Mansfield started behind before pulling away. Elks battery Clink Shoemaker. Moose batteries Jarcow Whelan Henniger.

Wing's Park Elks Randal Moose Maynate Hik’s Elk's Clink Shoemaker Maynard Jarchow Whelan Henniger

American Legion Baseball Team Heads to State Centennial Tourney

The American Legion youth squad has entered the state centennial tournament in Des Moines around the 28th. The writer praises the boys and notes they deserve the trip, expecting good pitching to boost their chance at victory.

American Legion Des Moines Burt

Local baseball and softball notes from Danville area

The section covers pitching depth for a Danville team seeking talent beyond Herbie Buenzow, barnyard golf construction by Charlie Rueffer, local bragging rights as Lyle Palmer & Co. loses to Walter Martin and Chris Warnstadt, about 400 in attendance at Wings Park opening softball, Danville’s 17 to 2 win over Decatur, Terre Haute rallies to beat Evansville II, and Springfield’s 10 to 8 win at Quincy.

Charlie Rueffer West Side Grocer Charley Gelfers Walter Martin Chris Warnstadt Lyle Palmer & Co Lyle Wings Park Wineterans E¢ Indeene Danville Decatur Terre Haute Evansville II

Colonels Top Milwaukee 8 2 In Rainy Series Clash

United Press reports Louisville surged to within a few points of the American Association lead by routing Milwaukee 8 to 2, while Kansas City shut out Toledo 3 to 0. Columbus at St Paul game washed out. Toledo visits Milwaukee and Indianapolis hosts Kansas City.

United Press American Association St Paul Indianapolis Louisville Milwaukee Kansas City Toledo Columbus Minneapolis St. Paul

Danville Leads Qn Loop As Iowa Runners-Stay Put

Danville moves up in the Three-Eye loop leaders while Iowa's two representatives Davenport and Waterloo remain in place. The standings shift shows Danville overtaking rivals as the conference continues with remaining teams unchanged in position.

Danville United Press Iowa Davenport Waterloo

Can't Keep Grandma In Her Chair

Doan's Pills advertised as a diuretic remedy for kidney trouble. Claims relief from backache, tiredness, and frequent urination by flushing out waste from kidney tubes. Warns of signs like puffiness, headaches, and dizziness and urges asking a druggist for Doan's Pills.

Nature Doan

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