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Newspaper
Oelwein Daily Register
Location
Oelwein, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1948
Page
2
Oscar Fraley chronicles Joe Louis stepping down as heavyweight champion after 11 years at Yankee Stadium. The Brown Bomber faced decline but left boxing with his legacy intact as crowds roared and photographers flashed. Louis called himself tired at 34 yet showed the same spirit in reflection.
Lions shut out the Monnahan/Mlinons at Wing's Park 2 to 0. Deeker pitched for the locals, Weber and Whalen backed the defense, while Heller faced Waterloo. Washington area box shows 3 runs 8 hits 5 errors for Oelwein, with JO Burns and Deeker contributing.
Waterloo tops Springfield 9 to 6 in the only league games last night as Quincy edged Davenport 2 to 0 and Des Moines upset Omaha 15 to 6 in a Western league slate. Lincoln beat Pueblo for a second straight win while Sioux City routed Denver 12 to 7. In the American Association Indianapolis defeated Milwaukee 9 to 5 to pull four games ahead, Minneapolis and Toledo split a twin bill with Toledo taking the nightcap 11 to 10 on Andy Gilbert's homer. Columbus shaded Kansas City 5 to 4 and St Paul bested Louisville 7 to 5.
Branca the Brooklyn ace shut down the Cardinals to win his seventh straight decision, 3 to 2, at Brooklyn. He walked one, gave up seven hits including Ron Northey’s homer, and Mary Buckley, Billy Cox, and Jackie Robinson added key hits in a 2–0 Brooklyn lead that held. Braves pulled ahead of the Cardinals with a 12–3 win over the Pirates in Boston as Warren Spahn earned his sixth victory with homers by Russell, Holmes, and Dark and two Spahn doubles. Giants blanked the Reds 7–0 in New York on three-hit pitching by Ray Poat, with a triple steal by Willard Marshall and Sid Gordon. In Philadelphia, Dutch Leonard edged Hank Borowy 2–1 for the Phillies behind Dick Sisler’s double and Del Ennis single. Hal Newhouser allowed DiMaggio and Lindell homers but beat the Tigers 4–2 in Detroit, Pat Mullin leading Detroit with two hits. The Athletics moved to second with Joe Coleman’s eight-hit 2–0 win over the White Sox, capped by a two-run double. Washington tied Cleveland 2–2 as Early Wynn’s single tied the game after Bob Lemon’s wild throw on a double play. Bryan Stephens collect his first hit, a grand slam double, in a 9–6 Browns win over the Red Sox. Vern Stephens drove in five for Boston with a homer and single as Les Moss hit a three-run shot for St. Louis. Yesterday’s star Joe Coleman pitched eight innings for the A’s.
A key two run double by Bail propelled the team to a 4 to 1 victory over the White Sox. The late-inning hit broke a tie and secured the win for the club.
A concise note asserts that continuing purchases of U S Savings Bonds remains sensible. It highlights confidence in the program and encourages ongoing investment, reflecting a favorable view of government savings instruments.
In Kansas City, two instructors reached the finals of the 45th Trans Mississippi golf championship. Robert Skee Riegel defeated Lawrence Glosser 8 and 6 in the flight division, while Johnny Kraft beat Irl Oliver 7 and 6 in the physics tutor category.
Maynard triumphed over Oelwein 11 to 6 as pitcher James Henneger struck out 13. Maynard catcher was Henneger, Duffy and Witt teamed as the Oelwein battery. Maynard posted 12 hits and no errors while KC tallied six runs eight hits and 33 errors. Today don’t miss the neat classified ads section.
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