Roundup of boxing bets and baseball rumors in Jersey City
Ancil Hoffman and Johnny Ray make early bets on Signor Galento and Tony Zale while Baer and Conn storylines loom. Industry chatter swirls about Yankee non producers and possible replacements. Also notes on 1943 Stanford Notre Dame series, Dempsey history, and guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanford
Notre Dame
Palo Alto
Minneapolis
Berg
Miss Patty
Ken Overlin
Tony Zale
Ken
Walter
Tee'mee
Jimmy Dykes Expresses Heartache for Yanks Over McCarthy Fallout
Baseball figure Jimmy Dykes says his heart bleeds for the Yankees amid the Joe McCarthy controversy, expressing sympathy for those affected and signaling a tense sports political climate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmy Dykes
Joe McCarthy
Baseball Highlights From A Busy Day Of Action
Yankees win with Ed Heusser and Jim Foxx contributing in a doubleheader. Red Kress delivers a decisive eighth inning homer for Detroit in a 10-9 win over the White Sox. Dodgers overpower Phillies 4-1 behind solid pitching. Chet Ross and Gene Moore hit back to back homers for the Giants. Cardinals shut out the Reds on seven hits with McGee driving in two.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Cubs
Prisine
Gio
Yankees
Senators
Ed Heusser
Athletics
Jimmie Foxx
Red Sox
Red Kress
Tigers
Tex Carleton
Dodgers
Phillies
Chet Ross
Gene Moore
Rees
Giants
Bill McGee
Cardinals
Reds
St. Louis
Browns
Cleveland Indians
Cincinnati Reds
Boston Red Sox
Indians
Vernon Kennedy
Detroit
Chicago White Sox
Paul Derringer
Fights Last Night Report From Jersey City Held Bout Highlights
The Associated Press notes Max Baer defeated opponent Galento and Comiskey stopped Sikes in a knockout. Johnny Marquez knocked out Austin in an Omaha match. Locations include Jersey City and Pine Bluff with listed weights and hometowns for each fighter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Jersey City
N. J
Max Baer
Sacramento
Calif
Tony Galento
Orange
Pat Comiskey
Paterson
Bob Sikes
Pine Bluff
Ark
Mont
Johnny Marquez
Billings
Ee Austin
Omaha
Neb
Examinations For Civil Service Jobs On Open Offer
The United States Civil Service Commission announces open competitive examinations for listed positions. Applications must be filed with the commission in Washington. Posts include bilingual stenographer at 1800 dollars, visual information specialist with several grades, marine surveyor and inspectors, senior aides, and other technical roles in agencies such as the Panama Canal and Navy Department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Civil Service Commission
Commission
Washington
Department of State
Ee States Maritime Commission
Panama Canal
United States
U. Geological Survey
Orda
Navy Department
Civil Aeronautics Authority
Ao See
U. S&s. Civil Service Board of
Viers
City
Salvation Army Vacation Bible School Closes After Two Weeks
The Salvation Army Vacation Bible School closed Tuesday June 26 with exercises at 7 30 p m. Sixty seven certificates were awarded and 102 young people enrolled. The school ran for two and a half weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salvation Army Daily Vacation Bible School
Baer Beats Galento In Bloody Title Contender Fight
Max Baer outslugged Tony Galento in a brutal bout at Jersey City’s ballpark drawing 22 711 fans and 98004. Baer showed time and accuracy while Galento faded from fatigue and a facial cut. The referee stopped the fight as Baer claimed a technical knockout amid renewed chatter of facing Joe Louis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max Baer
Joe Louis
Baer
Louis
Big Negro
Max
Galento
Louis Thunderbolts
Tony
Jersey City
Maxie
Chicago
P. S
Grain diseases blamed for Virginia harvest losses
Virginia extension plant pathologist S B Fenne reports grain diseases cut yields this year. Farmers note poor head formation in barley and widespread wheat damage from scab and blotch. Seed treatment with ceresan dust can control these seed borne diseases. conferences on grain diseases are planned next fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blacksburg
Virginia
S. B. Fenne
Extension Service
Fenne
Brucetown Notes Visit Highlights Across Towns
Brucetown notes July 3 record visits among residents and guests. Frank Strother and family hosted, with Janny McKee, Walter Anderson, Muriel Brown of White Hall among visitors. Others include Andy Whitacre and daughter in Front Royal, Howard Boden of Reading Pa. visiting J L O Connell, and Waverly Hardesty of Wadesville with Wesley Brill. Edward Stine of Albin visiting his son and daughter. Edward McAboy of Baltimore visiting an uncle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brucetown
Frank Strother
Janny McKee
Walter Anderson
Muriel Brown
White Hall
J. R. Smith
Andy Whitacre
Front Royal
Howard Boden
Reading
J. L. O'Connell
Edward Stine
Albin
J. P
Pirates Star Rookie Gustine Shines In Chicago Stay
CHICAGO July 3. The Pittsburgh Pirates may not be headed anywhere but Frank Gustine, 20, is a fast rising second baseman. Manager Frank Frisch praises the Chicago boy as one of the finest rookies seen, after a spring training buzz with rivals like Reese Boudreau Mack DiMaggio Kennedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Pittsburgh Pirates
Frank Gustine
Frank Frisch
Brooklyn
Peewee Reese
Cleveland
Lou Boudreau
Ray Mack
Dom DiMaggio
Red Sox
Bob Kennedy
Chicago White Sox
Gustine
Softball Standings And Upcoming Games Noted
United Food leads with 9 runs over Dr. Pepper 12 to 1 in a listed result. Icebergs drop 1 to 8 against United Food 8. Junior Board finishes 3 against Icebergs, with next matches Plaza on number 2 and Woolen Mill on number 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Food
Dr. Pepper
Junior Board
Plaza
Woolen Mill
Woolen
United Food Dr. Pepper
Brenda Joyce to Run Free State Premiere in Maryland
Brenda Joyce will be proclaimed honorary governor July 9 and 10 during the world premiere of the film Maryland in Baltimore. Tyrone Power and Richard Greene will join her as guests of Governor O Connor for a yacht cruise and luncheon at the executive mansion. The film debuts in two Baltimore theaters on July 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Brenda Joyce
Maryland
O’conor
Morris A. Mechanic
Miss Joyce
Tyrone Power
Richard Greene
DuPont
Executive Mansion
Collision at Academy street and Berryville turnpike
A collision occurred about 10 o clock Sunday morning in Charles Town between motor vehicles driven by Fred Weller of Charles Town and ack Wilkins of Winchester. Weller was not seriously hurt though knocked from his car. Wilkins and his party were uninjured. Front end damage to the Virginia machine was extensive.
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Charles Town
W. Va
Academy Street
Berryville Turnpike
Fred Weller
Ack Wilkins
Winchester
Virginia
Town
Weller
Wilkins
Baseball Breaking Tradition on Fourth of July
The Detroit Tigers seized the American League lead while the Brooklyn Dodgers topped the National League as MLB pennant races tightened. St Louis Brown 5 Cleveland 3 and Cardinals 4 Cincinnati 0 highlighted the day, with Ver non Kennedy and Bill McGee delivering key performances. Dodgers crushed Phillies 4-1 behind Tex Carleton as the pennant chase remained unsettled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Detroit Tigers
Brooklyn Dodgers
Full Day At Golf Club On The 4th
Winchester Golf Club schedules a Fourth of July event with one to three golf entries and prizes plus tennis, swimming, and diving shows led by Basil Hayley. The main draw is the mixed two ball foursome at 1 pm, plus sweepstakes, driving contests for all, and weekend contests reporting Lester Arnold low net 70 Phil Fowle 27 putts Roy Ryden Jr par three score 10.
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Winchester Golf Club
Basil Hayley
Lester Arnold
Phil Fowle
Roy Ryden, Jr
Young Judaeans To Hear Ickes Tonight in Baltimore Convention
The thirty second annual Young Judaea convention in Baltimore will feature Secretary of the Interior Harold L. Ickes as guest speaker tonight. Mrs. Irma Lindheim, former Hadassah president, will also address delegates from 25,000 members and leaders. The convention runs through Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Young Judaea
Zionist Organization of America
Harold L. Ickes
Irma Lindheim
Hadassah
Viscose Expands At Marcus Hook
Harrisburg July 3 announces American Viscose Corp plans a 1,000,000 improvement program at its Marcus Hook plant and declares operation now is definitely assured. The company had announced earlier plans for expansion and modernization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Richard P. Brown
American Viscose Corporation
Marcus Hook
Eastern Regional Rifle and Pistol Tournament Opens at Camp Ritchie
Crack marksmen from Virginia Maryland Pennsylvania West Virginia and Connecticut meet at Camp Ritchie Maryland for the five day Eastern Regional Rifle and Pistol Tournament. Defending small bore champion F C Hopper of Philadelphia may face Walter Walsh while Walsh recovers from an appendectomy. Civilian and police teams compete across five man squads with interested entries from major states.
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Camp Ritchie
East
Virginia
West Virginia
Maryland
Pennsylvania
Connecticut
F. C. Hopper
Philadelphia
Walter Walsh
Washington G
Two Ton Still Is Popular
Newark crowds cheer Tony Galento after a rough Jersey City bout with Max Baer despite injuries. Dr. Max Stern reported ten stitches on Galento’s chin plus a gash inside the jaw, a dislocated knuckle and a fractured left hand from the fight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newark
N. J
Max Baer
Tony Galento
New Jersey
Galento
Max Stern
New Jersey State Athletic Commission
Jersey City
Orange
Stern
Tony
Plant Closure Risk Cited Over Obsolete Equipment and Costs
Brown notes the plant may close due to obsolete equipment and high labor costs while employment rose 50 percent to 2,424. The company runs mills in Lewistown and Meadville Pennsylvania Parkersburg Nitro Roanoke and Front Royal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown
Lewistown
Meadville
Parkersburg
Nitro
W.va
Roanoke
Front Royal
Tony Galento Denies Death Rumors in Newark
Rumors that heavyweight Tony Galento was dead spread in Newark New Jersey. He denied the reports saying he was asleep and fine, telling reporters I am all right.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newark
N. J
Tony Galento
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Ancil Hoffman
Johnny Ray
Billy Conn
Zekus Bonura
Joe
Joe Jacobs
Russell
Babe Dahlgren
Tommy Heinrich
Frank Crogetti
Billy Knickerbocker
Dempsey
Jess Willard
George Carpentier
Tommy Gibbons
Tom Lieb
Florida
Berkeley Bell
Davis Copper
Bethpage States
Long Island
Robert Lee Sikes
Pat Guanes
Lincoln
Stein
Kline
Porget
al McCoy
Solly Kreiger
Nova
Zipp Newman
Ala
Bell’s
Clothes Store
U. S. Civil Service
Salvation Bible School
Pine Motor CO
DODGE
Plymouth
Braddock and
Cecil
Maxie Baer
Heavies
By Gayle Talbot
Pirates
Free State
Cedar Creek
Marlboro
Robert F. Brill
Brill’s Grocery
North
Loudoun Street
Brill’s
Taylor L. Barr
White Hall Grange
B. F. Strother’s Grove
Silco Cut-Price Stores, Inc
By Judson Bailey
Mr. Galento
George Washington Garage
Loudoun St
Florence
Winchester Furniture CO
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