Arlett Tops Rookie Honors With Phillies Swing
The piece lauds Russel L. Arlett of Dad, California as a leading NL slugger, noting his climb from slow start to pace in home runs and RBIs. It contrasts him with Joe Vosmik of Cleveland, highlights Arlett’s late-season surge, fielding grace, and clutch bat, and reflects on doubts from scouts that he grew beyond his years.
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Swat
Joe Vosmik
Cleveland Indians
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Seme
Arlett
Buzz
Hippo
Dixie
Philadelphia
Jps
Shotton
Lefty O'Doul
New York
Babe Ruth
Oakland
Avnett
Pepe
RIS Legion Card Attract Joliet Fans At Morris Show
A June 1 American Legion boxing card at Morris features Davey Rosen versus Geo Holden in the main event with other bouts including Laddie Tonielli of Marseilles vs. Gene Rosich Joliet Moose Club and Johnny Bowles of Aurora. Marty Henderson will referee and the card is sanctioned by the Amateur Athletic Union.
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Die Rosich
Joliet
Moose Club
Theron Kies
Aurora
Babe Comier
Jimmy Christie
Chicago
Charles Percissit
Smiling Lorence
Eee
Marty Henderson
My Biggest Thrill in Sports
The narrator recalls scoring the only touchdown for his team in a 1896 or 1897 matchup against Northwestern after a fumble. He played end for the Physicians and Surgeons college team, now the University of Illinois medical college, and the moment remains a lifetime thrill despite a heavy defeat.
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Physicians and Surgeons College
Medical College of
University of Illinois
Northwestern
Parachute Drop Demonstration Over Joliet Sunday
An aerial parachute exhibition is planned for Joliet Sunday afternoon. Lt Verne Lonich will lead the jump with Bill Ellis piloting the airplane.
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Ae: Joliet Muniefort
Verne Lonich
Bill Ellis
Par on new Joliet golf course stands at 72
The course on 143rd street near Route 4A ten miles from Joliet has par 72 and, in two years, no one has broken par says course manager Walter Gray. Oaklawn’s Bob Exter holds the course record with 74 as the links are praised for condition and topography.
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143Rd Street
Joliet
Walter Gray
Bob Exter
Oaklawn
Radio News Tangles at WKBB and WCLS Broadcasts
WKBB and WCLS report June activity amid staff shocks and a major NBC audition. Eddie Simmons rumored leap and Tiny Dave NuDel’s air incident are highlighted, with a feature by George Muse and Walker Critchlow Artists and a caution about a distressed announcer on Chicago streets.
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WKBB
Ray Fay
Tiny Dave
Eddie Simmons
Eddie
Enatnel
George Muse
Walker Critchlow
National Broadcasting Company
Long Island
New York
NBC
Chicago
Dave NuDel
Juliet
Dave
Featured artists on WKBB Sunday program June 14
WKBB schedules a 30 minute segment featuring Mary Mitchell talent tanist pupil of Florence Scho with Ralph Cissne on violin. The mixed program includes Belle Glasscock Penne Doris Rohrbeck Theodore Friedley Paul A. Johnson in sacred and secular songs. Herb Trackman, new on air, earns praise as a promising radio announcer.
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WKBB
Mary Mitchell
Florence Scho
Ralph Cissne
Belle Glasscock
Joliet and Will Sport Managers Request Mail Submissions
Sport officials from Joliet and Will County request managers and others to mail write ups to the Sporting Editor. Delays in reaching the Spectator past Tuesday are noted as an issue for publication.
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Joliet
Will
Sporting
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