Dodgers And Yanks Hold Their Leads In Tight Race
The Yankees lead Cleveland by three and a half games in the American League after a five inning rain delay in St Louis. Joe DiMaggio extended his hitting streak to 49 with a single and Gordon hit a homer for the Indians. Feller night featured a rough six walks but a triple and two RBIs for his side. Dodgers beat Reds 8 3 while Cardinals rallied to 13 9 over Giants, keeping pace in the National League with a five homer night contest and strong attendance at Polo Grounds.
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Billy Conn film renamed The Pittsburgh Kid in July update
New York dispatch notes Billy Conn’s movie title changed from Kid Tinsel to The Pittsburgh Kid. Mike Jacobs sought promotional rights to Beckwith after 17 straight pro wins. Dan Topping’s visit brings Sonja Henie and Dean Adams contract talk to town.
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Washington U’s
Anvil Chorus on All-Star Game Strategy
Baseball writers debate Bill McKechnie's decision to let Claude Passeau pitch the ninth inning of the All-Star game. McKechnie said he wished he had had Hubbell, but he did not want to use any old men.
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Sohi Diddle Diddle I Wish I’d Had Riddle
Fragmentary lines hint at a sports figure exchange or play by play dialogue. Names like Carl Hubbell appear, suggesting baseball or local sports notation. The text is incomplete, with no clear event, date, or outcome to confirm.
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Carl Hubbell
Short Stories and All-Star Trade Talk Sparks Baseball Chatter
Tom Stidham of Marquette will startle the mid-west this fall with a four-man defense line. Joe DiMaggio praises Buc ky Walters as the best elbower in the All-Star game. Tommy Farr may fight Billy Conn in Washington. If the Cubs waive Johnny Rizzo, the Phils will trade him to Brooklyn for Blimp Phelps in a straight waiver exchange. Texas fans some of whom drove.
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Bucky Walters
Tommy Farr
Billy Conn
Washington
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Johnny Rizzo
Phils
Brooklyn
Blimp Phelps
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Yesterday's Baseball Scores National League
Brooklyn beat Cincinnati 8 to 3 while Chicago edged Boston 3 to 1. Pittsburgh defeated Philadelphia 6 to 3 and St Louis cruised past New York 13 to 9 in league play.
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Cincinnati
Chicago
Boston
Pittsburgh
Philadelphia
St. Louis
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Baseball scores from rain shortened games across leagues
American League games include New York 1 St. Louis 0 ended in the fifth inning due to rain. Cleveland 3 Philadelphia 2 and Chicago 5 Washington 1. Boston at Detroit postponed by rain.
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Philadelphia
Chicago
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Arizona Texas League results from Albuquerque and Bisbee
In the Arizona-Texas League, Albuquerque defeated El Paso 9 to 5 while Bisbee crushed Tucson 13 to 5 in the day’s completed games. The two spreads highlight regional scoring and standings adjustments for the circuit.
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Scores From West Texas New Mexico Games
West Texas New Mexico league results show Lubbock 9 over Lamesa 2, Big Spring 7 over Wichita Falls 3, Borger 13 over Clovis 3, and Amarillo 7 over Pampa 6.
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Baseball scores and rain delays in Midwest action
American Association games saw Indianapolis defeat Milwaukee 8 to 1 while Kansas City routed Louisville 7 to 0. Minneapolis played Toledo to rain and St. Paul at Columbus also faced rain, delaying further play.
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Kansas City
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Toledo
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Pacific Coast League Scores Card
The standings show Oakland 3 over San Francisco 1, San Diego 7 over Sacramento 4, Seattle 2 over Portland 1, and Los Angeles 7 over Hollywood 5.
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Texas League Scores Quiet as Weather Delays Two Games
Houston edged San Antonio 3 to 2 in a tight Texas League contest while Shreveport won 11 6 Beaumont. Tulsa at Fort Worth was postponed due to threatening weather as Oklahoma City at Dallas faced rain.
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Southern Association Scores Tie Braves Oppose Birmingham Postponed
In a set of Southern Association games New Orleans defeated Chattanooga 3 to 2, Nashville beat Memphis 9 to 7, and Little Rock triumphed over Knoxville 11 to 10 in 10 innings. Atlanta at Birmingham postponed due to wet grounds.
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Keohane Leads For Medalist In Country Club Meet
Red Keohane holds the lead for medalist honors at Roswell Country Club with a 78. Qualifying scores must be submitted by Sunday night as play is set to begin next week.
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Roswell
Record fish and wildlife harvest in New Mexico reaches 7955
ALBUQUERQUE July 11 United States fish and wildlife hunters and trappers set a new record by taking 7955 pre datory animals in New Mexico in the year ending June 30. District agent E C Cates said the previous high catch was 5241 and added the total catch has risen almost yearly since the program began in 1916.
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New Mexico
E. C. Cates
New Mexico Beans Forecast Dip From 1940 Output
The Department of Agriculture forecasts New Mexico dry edible bean crop at 644000 bags of 100 pounds, down from 656000 in 1940. The national forecast is 18046000 bags, up 12 percent from 16074000 in 1940.
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Department of Agriculture
New Mexico
Funeral services held for 87 year old Mrs Mary Russell
Funeral services were held at La Luz for Mrs Mary Russell 87 a pioneer of this vicinity who died at Oscuro yesterday after a brief illness She was the widow of Henry Russell a rancher in the tornado and Oscuro sections for years
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N. M
la Luz
Mary Russell
Oscuro
Henry Russell
West Texas State coach eyes Garden appearance next season
Al Baggett, West Texas State cage coach, is in discussions with Ned Irish about a Garden appearance for his team next season. He notes 400 miles to see the bums and blasts Tony Galento for running out on King Levinsky as part of the conversation.
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al Baggett
West Texas
Ned Irish
Seaon
Long Island
Fisherman Strains Elbow While Casting Plugs and Flies
Tulsa Tribune reports F. E. Bossard, nicknamed Today's Guest Star, damaged his right elbow while fishing. He wore his arm in a sling after fishing intensely, drawing a playful comparison to a pitcher who “threw his arm off.” The piece features Jack Charvat’s humorous take on Bossard’s effects and resilience.
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Tribune
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All-Star display hints NL standings shape future choices
The remark suggests Deacon McKechnie muffed plays in the All-Star game but implies the National League standings forecast improved performance next season. The tone hints at baseball context with anticipated corrections and NL pace for year following the showcase.
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Nelson and Hogan meet in PGA quarter final clash
In Denver on July 11 1941 ex Texas caddies Nelson and Hogan faced off in the PGA championship quarter finals over 36 holes with Nelson winning 4 to 3 after a tight match. Hogan had earlier defeated Horton Smith while other matchups featured Sarazen Shute Snead Mangrum Hines and Ghezzi in the veterans and newcomers battles.
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Gabe Martin Elected President of City Bowling Assn
Gabe Martin was elected president of the City Bowling Association at a Chamber of Commerce meeting last night. He succeeds Red Ball as president. Roy Phillips was named vice president and Jack Deason secretary-treasurer. A committee will be appointed to plan fall leagues.
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Ball Falls in Western Tennis Meet at Indianapolis
George Ball of El Paso exited the 54th western tennis championships in Indianapolis losing to Billy Talbert of Cincinnati in the quarterfinals 6-1 6-2. Don McNeill, Dorothy Bundy, and Mary Arnold headlined other top matches as semifinals set for tomorrow and finals Sunday.
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Winter Park
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Los Angeles
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Chicago
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Harris Everett
Jacksonville
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Oakland
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New Orleans
Dying Note to Heir Prospects Mentioned in 1928 Death
The obituary fragment records that he died in 1928 and that Mrs. Russell leaves a daughter in Oscuro and a son at Lake Valley, along with several grandchildren and great grandchildren.
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Oscuro
Lake Valley
Norfolk Navy base team wins 28th straight game
The Norfolk naval training station baseball team defeated the naval base marines 16 to 0 for its twenty eighth straight win, with one forfeit included. The streak matched the all time major league record of 28 set by John McGraw's Giants, and the team aimed to reach thirty wins in upcoming games.
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New York Giants
Name Juggling During Poultry Conference in Gulfport
Gulfport on July 11 saw state poultry specialist B Z Beanblossom confer with assistant agricultural agent H L Turnipseed. AAA adjuster B D Pepper was absent from the meeting.
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Measles Callan Arrival Sparks Alarm at Camp
In San Diego on July 11 a slender youth from Spencer Tennessee arrived at Camp Callan. A corporal asked his name and warned of measles triggering a quick dispensary response. The man identified as James Robert Measles insisted he has not had measles since age 15 and dismissed the danger.
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James Robert Measles
Joe Louis Angry At Wise Wants Exhibition Fight
Joe Louis plans a four round exhibition at Minneapolis with Jimmy Robinson of Philadelphia tonight. He laments a pillow fight setup due to business commitments while his divorce suit and draft board issues color his mood. The bout uses fourteen ounce gloves and does not threaten his title.
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Chicago
Age Learns Too Late Firecracker Lesson
Los Angeles report on Nora Hight, 74, who found a firecracker on a sidewalk and planned a prank that exploded, burning her hand. She says age has taught her not to play with firecrackers and warns others.
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Nora Hight
Grove Seeks 300th Victory in Tigers Tilt
Detroit July 11 Lanky Robert Moses Lefty Grove veteran Boston Red Sox pitcher aimed for his 300th major league win against the Detroit Tigers. A success would put him in rare company with Cy Young Christy Mathewson Walter Johnson Grover Cleveland Alexander and Eddie Plank.
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Lefty) Grove
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