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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1946
Page
4
Louis comments on leg endurance ahead of 15 round bout with Billy Conn. He notes 420 miles of road work as proof his legs can endure the distance. Ben Chapman of the Phillies says the club is focusing on each game and hopes to gain respect as they push toward pennant dreams.
The schedule outlines junior division games starting Monday with Paris and Paul Joe Sam's teams at 5 9 30 sharp. Senior division follows St Marys versus St Simons at 6 15. Captains must contact members and be ready at game time.
Pittsburgh Pirates vote against a walkout amid union organizing efforts led by ABG director Robert Murphy. The 18 18 deadlock required a two thirds majority to strike, with Bob Rice urging clubs in both leagues to participate in discussions. Murphy filed a NLRA petition and the Pirates clubhouse remained closed to reporters after the game.
The W S C S society held an all day meeting at the Methodist church social room with quilting in the morning and a covered dish dinner at noon. Guests included Rev Wm McGowan and many families. A missionary program followed and children performed. Birthday dinner honored Sheridan Purcell with family from Pleasantville and Carlisle. A family dinner at Arnold Melsheimer’s featured attendees from Kokomo Burns City and Terre Haute. Try a Democrat Want Ad.
The National League sizzles amid strike threats and fierce games. Pirates slam Giants as Voiselle falters. Phillies topple Cardinals looming playoff hopes. Cubs edge Dodgers 2 0. Yankees outlast Indians in 11 innings. Red Sox idle, Senators top White Sox 3 2. Athletics drop Browns in 10 frames.
Indianapolis faces Kansas City while Toledo meets Milwaukee. Columbus travels to St. Paul and Louisville visits Minneapolis in a busy slate of association games.
In an 11 inning clash, New York edges Cleveland 6 to 5 while Philadelphia wins 5 to 4 over St. Louis in 10 innings. The two games reflect a split schedule with Washington listed as only game remaining.
Brooklyn defeats Chicago 5 to 2 in New York as Cincinnati tops Philadelphia 5 to 3 and St Louis loses 2 to 3. Pittsburgh leads 10 at night as Boston edges Cincinnati 3 to 5?
1st Lt. John Q. Dozier of St. Louis has received a special order at Princeton University’s ROTC unit listing additional duties beyond his adjutant role. The Army phrase in addition to other duties continues to appear in wartime context for Dozier, a 25 year old officer.
Theaters present multiple features starting at 2:00 today including Throw A Saddle On A Star, Dark Alibi with Sidney Toler as Charlie Chan, The Monster and The Ape serial cartoon and news reel. Liberty offers The Range Busters The Kid's Last Ride Dark Mountain with cast, plus The Phantom Rider first chapter. Sunday shows from 2:00 with a variety program featuring Skelton, Judy, Fred Astaire, Lucille Ball, Gene Kelly and Will Grayson, plus Springtime For Thomas color cartoon and a sports/novelty reel. Monday programs list cow-themed fair at 9:00.
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