Those Yanks Again Burning Up The American League
The New York Yankees ride a seven game win streak in the American League, moving within two games of the division lead by beating the Cleveland Indians 3-2 as Joe DiMaggio hits his 13th home run in a 28 game hitting streak. Red Ruffing allows six hits as Cleveland commits two unearned runs late. The day also sees the Cardinals and Dodgers split a doubleheader, the Red Sox sweep the White Sox, and the Athletics overpower the Browns. Cincinnati gains NL third with a 5-2 and 6-3 sweep of the Giants as Claude Passeau blanks the first game for the Cubs, Phillies win second, and Boston tops Pittsburgh 5-1.
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Forte Salica Fight Planned for Tonight
In Philadelphia on June 16 Tommy Forte seeks a bantamweight title upset against Lou Salica. Forte's manager Mickey Diamond predicts an eighth round KO and says Forte is in peak form while Salica is seen as fading. bettors list Forte as the favorite at 8 to 5.
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Heafner Wins Mahoning Valley Open After Final Round Rally
Clayton Heafner, a 220-pound Linville pro, climbs from ninth place with a 67 and 70 to capture $1,200 top prize in the Mahoning Valley Open. His 72-hole total of 276 tops Shades P. G. A. champion Byron Nelson by one stroke in his first major victory.
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Berg Wins Western Open Wolf Crown Over Weil 7 and 6
Patty Berg of Minneapolis defeats Mrs Burt Weil the three time Ohio State champion 7 and 6 to claim the women's Western Open Wolf title in Cincinnati.
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Burt Weil
Al Blazis Sets World and U S Marks in Shot Put Feats
Al Blazis of Georgetown University and New York Athletic Club breaks the world record for the eight pound shot with a throw of 74 feet 2 1 4 inches and sets a U S mark of 56 feet 6 1 8 inches for the 16 pound shot put.
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Endicott runner wins National AAU 20k meter in record time
Lou Gregory of New York's Millrose A A wins the National AAU 20 kilometer run in one hour 19 minutes 13 seconds. Millrose A A takes the team title.
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Argentine Runner Sets World Record in 20 Kilometer Dash
Buenos Aires reports Paul Ibarra of Argentina claims a 20 kilometer world record at 31 minutes 3.33 seconds, with the cited standard 1:04:00.2 attributed to fellow Argentine Juan Zabala. The record status remains disputed as details and official confirmation are awaited.
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Parasang wins Carter Handicap at Aqueduct in 1 23
New York jockeys and trainers race to victory as C V Sonny Whitney’s Parasang lowers the Aqueduct track mark for sevenfurlongs by a fifth of a second to win the Carter Handicap in 1 23. Mrs Anthony Pelleteri’s Flying Indian tops the Astoria Stakes for two year old fillies.
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Sonny) Whitney
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Owners Ordered to Appear Over Hollywood Park Stimulations
Eleven owners must appear before the California Horse Racing Board on June 23 as part of an inquiry into alleged horse stimulation at Hollywood Park. The action centers on regulatory proceedings and potential sanctions for involved parties.
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Detroit Gold Cup Races Canceled for 1941 Defense
Detroit officials announce cancellation of the Gold Cup speed boat races for 1941 as owners and mechanics join defense activities, pausing the event due to wartime mobilization and labor commitments.
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Parker defeats McNeill in title match at tennis tourney
Frankie Parker beats national champion Don Mc Neill in straight sets 6-2 6-4 6-2 to win the final. In doubles, McNeill and Parker lose the final to Wayne Sabin and Gardnar Mulloy 6-2 6-3 6-3.
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Clay Court Tennis Opens on River Forest Courts
The national clay court tennis tour begins at River Forest Club in Chicago with top players including second seed Bobby Riggs and Jimmy Evert. A drizzle postponed Saturday and Sunday matches, delaying all action. Bryan Grant and J. E. Russell of Evanston also listed among entrants.
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Baseball Scores From Yesterday Dramatic Rain Delays
Detroit defeated Washington 5 to 4 while Washington posted 7 to 2. St Louis lost 4 to 10 to Philadelphia with a rain abbreviated second game. Cleveland beat New York 3 to 2. Chicago won 6 to 4 against Boston 8 to 6 in a weather affected slate.
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Baseball Scores From National League Matchups
National League results include Philadelphia 0 to Chicago 8 and Boston 5 over Pittsburgh 1. The second game paused in the third inning by rain. New York 2 to Cincinnati 5 and 6. Brooklyn 8 to St. Louis 1 and 3.
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Arizona-Texas League results recap
Bisbee 7, Albuquerque 16. Tucson 10 5. El Paso 4 3. Report of minor league scores with teams and final tallies.
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Weather Postponements Hit Texas New Mexico Scores
Local scoreboard notes rain causing postponements in West Texas and New Mexico. Wichita Falls 12 Lamesa 9 reported while Big Spring 5 Lubbock 1 had a second game halted by rain. Pampa at Barber and Amarillo at Clovis joined the delayed list.
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Baseball standings show mixed results across leagues
American Association standings list Kansas City 1-1, Columbus 0-4, Milwaukee 4-6, Toledo 1-3, Minneapolis 3-9, Indianapolis 2-6, Louisville 9-1, St. Paul 2-0, highlighting varying team win loss records.
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Coast League Scores Share Odd Parings
In the Pacific Coast League Oakland led 12-9 over San Diego who stood at 2-6. San Francisco posted 8-5 against Seattle at 5-6. Los Angeles moved to 5-2 while Portland fell 4-0. Sacramento beat Hollywood 5-2 to 4-1.
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Texas League scores show Oklahoma City, Shreveport losses
Baseball results list Oklahoma City fell 1 to 4 while Shreveport lost 0 to 5. San Antonio defeated Dallas 7 to 3. Fort Worth at Houston and Tulsa at Beaumont were rained out.
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Southern Association standings snapshot show varied results
Memphis led with 4 4, Nashville posted 11 6, Birmingham surged 13 7, Chattanooga 9 6, Knoxville undefeated 8 0, New Orleans 4 6, Little Rock 2 5, Atlanta 0 1, and Birmingham slight edge over rivals as teams chase wins in early season play.
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Fans Divided On Conn's Chances To Whip Joe Louis
New York June 16 Fans waver between belief in Billy Conn and doubt about his ability to upset Joe Louis in the Polo Grounds bout. About 40,000 expected, gate around 500000, as both fighters sharpen sparring. Louis aims to finish early. Conn predicts a decision to become heavyweight champion in a tight, fast encounter.
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Roswell Ball Club Tops Blacksox 22 0 In 7 Inning Win
The Roswell baseball club defeated the Blacksox 22 to 0 in seven innings yesterday afternoon after a rain delay canceled the Carlsbad Miners game. Will Fulbright allowed six hits and struck out 15, with Tuffy Lewis hitting two home runs and a Fulbright homer. Roswell led 4-0 in the first, added runs in most frames, and next Sunday Carlsbad All Stars are set to visit.
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Ladies Golf Club To Meet Tomorrow Morning
The Ladies Golf Club plans its weekly meeting at the municipal course tomorrow at 9 30 a m Scotch foursomes will be played and those seeking free group instruction should arrive at 8 30 a m The item notes the event and schedule.
Fenske Promoted At Camp Shelby And Other Notes
Miler Chuck Fenske moves from Private to Private First Class at Camp Shelby Mississippi and becomes assistant athletic director for the 135th medical regiment Wisconsin, after enlisting last April. Speculation grows that Billy Conn has a strong shot at the world heavyweight title next Wednesday. Fort Worth National Open coverage notes Chir Hutcheson, the youngest sports writer, reporting Craig Wood scored 284, averaging 71 per round, with his caddy also wearing 71.
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Odd play links Danville and Martinsville in Virginia
In a Virginia matchup between Danville and Martinsville Shortstop Ayvazion of Martinsville hit a ball to pitcher Bob Durham. In attempting to field it, Durham kicked the ball on the fly back to catcher Daniels who threw to first for the put out.
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Broad way stars honor Damon Runyon with late night broadcast
Near and Far The guys and dolls of Broadway, famed by Damon Runyon in films and stories, plan a midnight broadcast tonight before his latest film Tight Shoes previews at the Ziegfeld theater. In boxing news, Dayton heavyweight Buddy Knox will train in New York for his Newark bout with Bob Pastor next week.
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Four SC sports writers miss convention in Florida
Timing Dept. four South Carolina members of the Southern Sports Writers Association could not attend the recent Silver Springs convention because of impending blessed events. Detained at home were Banjo Smith of the Columbia Record Abe Fennell of the Columbia State Red Hill of the Charleston News and Courier and Red Camp of the Anderson Independent.
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Billy's Confidence Mighty Connvincing
In Rapid City the headline notes Billy's strong confidence. The phrasing suggests a boxing or athletic context, with emphasis on Billy's convincing performance. No further details are provided in the OCR fragment.
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Camel Hunt at Shriners Convention Turns Sheriff’s Quest
Indianapolis decorator Joseph Evans searched for 15 papier mache camels worth 100 dollars each after a Shriners convention. Police aided the search, recovering five in baggage care, one in Union Station, and four in hotel rooms. the items were uninsured.
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Power survey urged for upper Rio Grande
Washington June 16 representative Anderson urged the Interior Department to study power development on the upper Rio Grande. He noted potential revenue benefits, flood control costs and support from existing dam power sales, suggesting a state line reservoir on Ute mountain with additional check dams. The plan would aid farmers and Indian lands while protecting a $5 814 000 Reconstruction Finance Corp investment.
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Indian Navajo Protesters Told of Federal Study
Eleven Navajo Indians from New Mexico and Arizona arrived in the capital to oppose a government order limiting sheep flocks to 350 head. Indian Commissioner John Collier said the Indian bureau would study their problem, with Senator Chavez backing the request and advising acceptance of federal grazing permits while the matter is reviewed.
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McKnight wins 1941 Roswell city golf championship
Wilbur McKnight defeated B. F. Fields Jr. 4 and 3 in the title match at the municipal course to claim his first city championship. Rain paused play. Edd Amonett won the first flight title 1 up over Clifton Holloman on the 19th hole.
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American war fliers spared from shots by new armor plate
Philadelphia factory produces a thick plate to be installed under airplane seats to prevent injuries from below. Military authorities aim to minimize casualties. The device reflects wartime emphasis on survivability and protective tech for air crews.
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