Yankees and Indians split as WHTs spark late rally
Major league action features a close Yankees win at home after a late surge led by Al Smith and a strong pitching performance by Spud Chandler. Cleveland answers with a 13-1 rout in the nightcap as Detroit, Boston, and St. Louis also notch wins in varied fashion.
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Dothan Holds Four Game Lead In GF League
Dothan's Brownies extended their Georgia-Florida League lead to four games by defeating Americus 4-2 on nine hits. Valdosta fell short against Cordele 6-2 amid ten hits and seven opponent errors. Tallahassee blanked Albany 6-0 behind Kirksey’s three hitter.
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Peaches Stretch Lead In South Atlantic League
Augusta Ga June 8 Those smooth ruling Macon Peaches led the South Atlantic League as Jake Levy posted his fourth win, limiting Columbus to two hits in a 3-0 victory. Jacksonville fell to Columbia 5-3, Savannah beat Greenville 12-8, and Augusta edged Charleston 2-1 with a ninth inning run.
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Baseball results from yesterday across leagues
National League scores include Pittsburgh 4 Philadelphia 4 and Cincinnati 6 Boston 2. Brooklyn 4 Chicago 4 St Louis 4 New York 3. American League games Washington 4 Detroit 6 and St Louis 4 Philadelphia 2 Boston 3. Southern League Little Rock 4 Athens 2 Chattanooga 7 Memphis 2. Knoxville 2 Nashville 7 New Orleans 4 Georgia Florida Tallahassee 6 Albany 0 Cordele 6 Valdosta 2 Americus 2. Only games scheduled.
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Today’s Games Across Regions
Regional matchups include Americas at Dothan and Valdosta at Cordele with Albany and Waverugs in other listings. Aged schedules show mortimie and voillichtesisen as entries.
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Open military golf tourney idea sparks charity profits
Charles O Connor proposes a one week furlough plan for U S service members to play an open military golf tourney with top amateurs and pros such as Bud Ward Johnny Fischer Pat Abbott Willie Turnesa Dick Chapman Tommy Tailor Charley Yates Sammy Snead Jim Turnesa Vic Ghezzi Porky Oliver. Norfolk N T S would like team matches vs other posts.
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Willie Turnesa
Dick Chapman
Sports Shorts: Multiple USO, pigeon law, golf and trap news
In Atlanta a USO fund collects 10 cents per drive from a sandtrap at Bobby Jones course. Louisiana senators push a crime bill to punish wartime racing pigeons used for messages with fines or jail terms. Lancaster reports a golfer scoring a hole in one as a three due to out of bounds drives. Columbus notes a three day trapshoot drill producing near total lead salvaging for reuse.
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Cutting Bitterweed Near Ground Helps Pasture Pest Control
Early summer cuts of bitterweed to three to four inches and late summer cuts close to the ground reduce the pasture pest.
Home Grown Seeds and Seasonal Garden Advice
A brief note emphasizes the value of home grown seeds for profitable Georgia livestock production. It advises planting in the garden each week in summer and every month in winter, weather permitting.
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Rebels climb to second in Southeastern League action
Mobile Alabama June 8 Rebels rise to second place after a split with Meridian in a doubleheader. Armstrong and Wiers homer for the Rebels as Ferguson twirls a two hit win in game two. Senator slate with Pensacola includes a 3-2 win and 8-0 loss. Rams 10-9 in 13 innings over Anniston. game halted by Sunday law after three innings.
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Georgia Farmers Lead Nation in Reforestation Efforts
Georgia farmers have for several years led the nation in reforestation of worn out land, restoring degraded soil. The push highlights private land stewardship and ongoing forest restoration programs across counties.
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Commander Cyril Simard Leads Midway Air Base Heroic Stand
Cyril Simard commanded the Naval Air Station at Midway, pivotal in the sea and air battle that checked the Japanese assault and avenged Pearl Harbor. Admiral Chester W. Nimitz decorated him for his role in repelling the initial attack early in the war.
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Crossword Puzzle Clue Grid From Historical Page
A large mixed list of across and down clues spans subjects from parts of curves to musical terms. Entries include references to Norse deities, Lohengrin, Gypsy Wife, and various furniture and garment items, with numerous abbreviations and puns typical of a vintage puzzle page.
Bobby Jones Leads Qualifiers in Golf Meet Fun
Atlanta's Bobby Jones Jr led Hale America qualifying with 205 five under for 64 holes, though fun play. He tied his first round 67 on the final 18 and automatically qualified for Chicago final. Buck White led official play at 211 with several other players posting strong totals across Buffalo Detroit Minneapolis Tulsa and Cincinnati venues.
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Shut Out Campaign Of Three Year Olds Sways Arcaro
New York June 8 Eddie Arcaro is recognized as the prophet of 1942 after backing Shut Out the three year old colt by Equinpoise and Gooseegg. He predicted the champion early and his pick lips up the odds as rivals Fairaria and Alsab loom with possible challenges.
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Fairaria
Alsab
Travelors Threaten Chickasaws Lead in Southern Loop
In a Southern Association update the Little Rock Travelers climb to threaten Memphis’ Chickasaws for the top spot. Little Rock swept Atlanta 3-2 and 4-2, while Noogans beat the Chickasaws 7-2 and 4-1. Nashville Vols defeated New Orleans 7-4 and 4-1. Birmingham split with Knoxville 11-2 and 10-4.
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Georgia Wildlife Federation plans one club in each county
Atlanta June 8 The Georgia Wildlife Federation adopts a goal to establish a game and fish club in every Georgia county. President W H McNaughton states the federation will focus on building membership to create a progressive wildlife program. The plan requires organizing about 90 more units across the state.
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Eddie Arcaro Guides Derby Hero to Belmont Victory
Eddie turned over Ride to Wayne Wright for the Derby and Preakness but returned to steer the mare Devil Diver to a Belmont Stakes win. The three length triumph followed his earlier Derby success, confirming Arcaro's judgment.
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