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Oelwein Daily Register

Location

Oelwein, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1946

Page

3

Maynard Blasts F W at Wings Park 25 to 12

The VFW softball team lost 25 to 12 to Maya rd last night as Maynard batted around twice in the fourth inning to take and hold the lead. Maynard battery was Thom and Rademaker with contributions from Birdsell Steffen and Morv. The Elks edged Westgate 14 to 13, overcoming a Westgate surge to pull away late. Wednesday at Wing's Park Elks and Painesley face off as league leaders.

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Sports By Vic Gallo Builds Case for Community Center

The piece argues a community building boosts pride and serves as a convention hub for visitors, noting easier convention hosting and a central place for events. It highlights local figures like Bill Youngberg and praises college golf performance and a promising pitcher Frank Gales from Mason-Dixon heritage as welcome local talents.

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Satisfied With His Training For Conn Title Bout

POMPTON LAKES NJ JP Heavyweight champion Joe Louis plans daily six mile runs and six rounds boxing to trim to peak weight near 214 pounds for the title defense against Billy Conn. Louis says he is a bit off now but training is going well and he will be at 210 for the fight.

Pompton Lakes N. J Joemis Billy Connine

Stanley Edges Moose In 11th To Win 7 6

In Stanley last night the home team beat the Qelwein Moose 7 to 6 in eleven innings. Trailing 5-6 after seven, Stanley threatened with runners on second and third and no outs in the ninth but could not push ahead. Stanley rallied in the eleventh for the decisive run as James and James pitched for Stanley and Clarke and Whalen for the Moose. Laverne Benz umpired the contest.

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Lowly Springfield Tops Davenport to Tie for First

Springfield routed Davenport with a 20 run onslaught after a 19 hit burst, tying Davenport with Danville for top place. Davenport then clinched a share of the lead by beating Evansville 10 to 2 as Danville lost ground. Quincy defeated Decatur 7 to 4, dropping Decatur to sixth as Terre Haute and Waterloo split a doubleheader 8 6 and 7 4.

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Major League Standings Snapshot From Odd OCR

The clearest elements show teams such as Cleveland Boston St. Louis Washington Chicago Philadelphia with scattered numbers. The fragmentary lines suggest league standings or win loss records but lack complete data, making specifics uncertain.

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Galiher Quits Hawkeye Post

Charles Galiher resigns after 17 years as athletic business manager at the University of Iowa. He will keep the post until month end to enter the insurance business. A longtime figure in Big Ten circles, he oversaw ticket sales and trip arrangements for Hawkeye teams.

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Injuries Fatal to Ex-Champ Johnson

The former world heavyweight champion Jack Johnson died at 68 in St. Agnes hospital after a high speed car crash near Franklinton, North Carolina. The Texas born stevedore, famed for his reign from 1908 to 1915, had a lifelong love of racing cars and had rarely faced serious accidents.

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Colonels Edge Back Into Second Place

United Press reports Louisville edged into second in the American Association with a 4 to 2 win at Indianapolis. Kansas City beat Milwaukee 6 to 4 in 10 innings, while St Paul Saints were rained out in Minneapolis. Jim Wilson pitched for the Colonels, keeping Indianapolis scoreless until the seventh. In other news, Dewitt Coulter, a top football tackle at West Point, may enroll in a Texas college or turn pro after being dismissed from the U S military academy for scholastic deficiencies.

United Press Louisville Indianapolis Kansas City Milwaukee Brewers Milwaukee St. Paul Saints Minneapolis Jim Wilson Colonels Indians Wilson West Point Dewitt Coulter Texas U. S. Military Academy Coulter

Ortiz Keeps World Bantam Crown in 11th Round TKO

Manuel Ortiz of El Centro retained his NBA world bantamweight title by knocking out Jackie Jurich in the 11th round of a scheduled 15 round bout. Ortiz extended his winning streak to 15 straight.

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Postwar gate record at San Francisco Bay area event

Uilvehrile defense and 3000 fans paid 31 347 dollars to set a new postwar gate record in the San Francisco Bay area. Local residents and visitors like Mr. and Mrs. E J Hannum, Miss Marjorie Smith, Raymond Stewart, and Dr R C Stewart are noted in brief society items. Visits to Cedar Falls and Waterloo, farm movements, and community happenings fill this regional notice with names, towns, and short travels.

Uilvehrile Willessta San Francisco Bay Area E. J. Hannum Mediapolis Claude McFarlane Oelwein Harry Stewart Marjorie Smith Doris Bargers Cedar Falls Raymond Stewart Mary Stewart University of Iowa Iowa City Howard Waskow Marshalltown Gertrude Jenks Independence People’s Hospital Maurice Holub UlaRosa Independence Delwem Helen Cirksena Gordon Williamson Paul Hansen Ernest Linderwell Paynette. Wise Donnie Clark Clarence Clark Oliver Domer Central City Charles Fisher Warren Howland

Fairbank Community News Briefs Highlight Local Moves

Local notes include Russell Curley and family moving into a house bought from Louis Kerns and renting their apartment to Bernard and Mrs Fox. Multiple residents change jobs and travel. Barber Louis Creager starts at Kenneth Betts shop. Travel and social visits feature Mrs Ida Wolgamot, Mrs Macey, and Rev A Van Benschoten. Richard Liebie serves in New Jersey and will return on furlough after July 1.

Russel Curley Louis Kerns Bernard Fox BE. R. Allen Waterloo Louis Creager Kenneth Betts Ida Wolgamot Gene Croft California Guosth Gene Miller Thursay Dannie Miller Fairbank Farmers Creamery Alfred van Benschoten Independence Kan A. van Benschoten The Baptist Church Burlington Wesley Wolgamot Cedar Rapids G. L Berry Mr. Berry Mary Minton Berry M. E. Leehey Alice Brant Des Moines Macey Frank Brant Beulah Hayes Portland Ore Bess Hayes Rochester Mann Montana Oregon Adolph Polege Clinton Gerald Nichols Mr. Hall Oelwein George Sperry Celwein Missouri Barr Dunkerton

Fresh Water Ice Strength May Surpass Salt Ice

Fresh water ice such as a frozen Arctic lake may be about three times as strong as salt water ice, indicating greater durability in certain conditions.

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