Baseball Stars, Records, and Rumors Fly in July Roundup
New York July 3 Jimmy Foxx tore cartilage in a rib after a ball hit in a friendly wresting match with Ted Williams in the Red Sox clubhouse. Joe DiMaggio ties Willie Keeler’s 44 game hitting streak exactly 44 years after Keeler set the mark. Various notes include Clark Shaughnessy’s fall projects, Babe Ruth at Bretton Woods, Demaret and Hogan touring, San Francisco track team plans with Dink Templeton, Sal Krieger managing himself, and Satchel Paige’s suspension being revoked. Dodgers struggle in heat and humility during six games with Braves and Phillies.
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New York
Special News Service
Jimmy Foxx
Ted Williams
Red Sox
Foxx
Oreere
Sox
Williams
Joe DiMaggio
Willie Keeler
Wee Willie
Bill Dahlen
Cub
Dodger
Keeler
Yankee Stadium
Joe
Babe Ruth
Bretton Woods
N. H
Cr Eer
St. Louis
Jimmy Demaret
Ben Hogan
U. of San Francisco
Bank Closing Notices July 4 5 6 1941 Proclamation Closings
Governor proclaims July 4th 5th and 6th as legal holidays causing banks to close. Paper maturities due on these dates will be paid on Monday July 7th. Banks listed include John I Sloat Commercial and Savings Bank Farmers and Merchants National Shenandoah Valley Bank and Union Bank of Winchester with cashier notes by HAROLD G BROWN GEO B BUSHNELL.
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Bu Rnor
Harold G. Brown
Shenandoah Valley Nail Bank
Standings In The Majors And Today’s Lineups
Standings show Brooklyn 8 Philadelphia 4 Boston 5 0 New York 4 6 Pittsburgh 8 Cincinnati 3. Today matches list St Louis at Chicago Lanier Passeau Javery Philadelphia at Boston Hugh es vs Javery Cincinnati at Pittsburgh Pearson Lanning and more.
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Brooklyn
Philadelphia
Boston
New York
Pittsburgh
Cincinnati
St. Louis
Chicago
Lanier
Passeau
Hughes
Javery
Pearson
Lanning
L Pet
Wee
Weeee
Chicago Ween
Philadel
Phia
Se Clevelan Weer
Boston Aee
Chicago Ee
Detroit
Philadelph
Washington
St. Louis Steee
New York Beats Boston in Scheduled American League Clash
New York 8, Boston 4 in a weathered schedule entry. Grove against Dean highlighted a high turnout in the projected AL action between Boston and Philadelphia and a minor-note pitching duel.
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New York
Red Cross Reports All Nurses From Torpedoed Ship Safe
The American Red Cross announced definite word that 11 nurses missing since their ship was torpedoed last week are all safe on land. The 17 nurses were part of the American Red Cross-Harvard Hospital staff bound for England. 19 other nurses have reached England safely.
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Washington
American Red Cross
Red Cross
England
Harvard
Keister Shows Marked Improvement After Accident
Ralph Keister, 29, of Romney West Virginia, brother of Mrs Roy Powell of Berryville Avenue, is reported to have shown marked improvement at Allegany Hospital Cumberland Maryland where he is treated for injuries from being struck by a car weeks ago. A compound fracture of the leg was reduced and he had a more comfortable night recently, after the accident on a highway near his home.
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Ralph Keister
Romney
W. Va
Roy Powell
Berryville Avenue
Allegany Hospital
Cumberland
Keister
Condition Of Rivers At Riverton Reported
The North Branch is milky while the South Branch runs clear indicating uneven water clarity across Riverton's river system. Local observers note ongoing sediment from upstream activity and rainfall effects.
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Riverton
Frederick Hustlers to Visit Park for Fourth of July Game
Frederick Maryland's Hustlers bring a strong defensive lineup to Winchester to face the Park Nine in a Fourth of July clash. Park manager Potts says expect a large crowd as the two rivals, with Park aiming to extend its series lead, battle a tight Frederick infield and a hard hitting outfield.
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Russell Pots
Frederick
Mary Not
Park
Potts
Stout
Steele
Clarke
Wagner
Angleberger
Hustlers
Hammer
Price
Picnic and Park Activities Noted at Rouss Park
The public was reminded of the picnic, recreational program at Rouss Park with special activities planned for tomorrow. Children may be left under trained playground directors’ care while parents attend the baseball game or tennis and badminton. A fireworks demonstration is set for tomorrow night, and the community is invited. Russell Potts informed The Star.
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Rouss Park
South End Hose Co
Russell Potts
Park Men Weigh In On Tentative Spring Lineup
Park manager W. A. Sandy Baker expects Bobby Houghton to start with two lefties Donald Duvall and Earl Lake in relief. Park locals Tederick and Faulkwell slated for duty with Blairton veterans Tederick and Faulkwell contributing solidly in recent games.
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Rice
Warrenfelt
King
Houghton Potts
W. A
Sandy” Baker
Bobby Houghton
Donald Duvall
Earl Lake
Tederick
Faulkwell
Blairton
Paulkwell
Winchester
Park
Joe Swanson
Reid Lanford
Michaels
Boney Patton
Luby
Ed Burch
Potts
Training School For Business Soldiers
A new corps reserve of eight training camp will be held at Camp Lee in Virginia from June 10 to August 20 for 50 second year students of the Harvard University School of Business Administration. The unit will provide basic infantry drill weapons handling communications and army supply administration training.
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Baltimore
Ane Corps
Camp Lee Va
Harvard University School of Busines
Cambridge
Mass
College Teacher Has Plenty On Hand
PLAINFIELD Vermont July 3 Ways and means of disposal did not seem a major problem to Prof. Robert McCauley who teaches wildlife management at Goddard College when he urged students to bring in specimens. But now the students have gone home and left with him birds beasts fish and reptiles. Samples may be had for the asking as he stores a fish in a tub on campus a man in his cellar a goshawk on the back steps a baby woodchuck in a cage snakes in boxes and cans turtles and salamanders in the kitchen sink while Mrs McCauley is in a dither.
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Plainfield
Robert McCauley
Goddard College
McCauley
Were warriors buried with their horses in battle?
The last known instance of a rider and horse buried together occurred in 1781 when General Kasimir and his favorite charger were laid to rest in the same grave.
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Ania
Kasimir
DiMaggio Reaches All Time Batting Mark in 45 Straight
Joe DiMaggio ties all time major league record with 45 consecutive games reaching base as Yankees beat Red Sox 8-4. He nears triple crown of batting while teammate Keller closess in RBI. Williams leads AL with .401. Dodgers beat Phillies. Braves win opener. Giants shut out.
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Joe DiMaggio
Wife of Bomber Seeks Freedom in Divorce Suit
Chicago July 3 Mrs Joe Louis wife of heavyweight champion files for divorce in circuit court alleging extreme cruelty. She cites a violent blow in January 1941 and an April incident plus a broken home after years of busy boxing life. Louis denies striking her but will not contest.
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Chicago
Joe Louis
Mrs. Louis
Marvn Trotter
Joe
Russia Grateful For Expression On War Declarations
Moscow officials expressed satisfaction and gratitude for recent American statements on the Russian German war. A. Lozovsky, acting foreign affairs spokesman, said acknowledgements would be issued from Moscow and Washington regarding declarations by President Roosevelt Navy Secretary Knox and Undersecretary Sumner Welles.
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Moscow
United States
S$. A. Lozovsky
Kremlin
Roosevelt
Navy
Frank Knox
Sumner Welles
Washington
New And Faster Riders For The Jalopy Races
The Airport Speedway hosts its first unlimited power jalopy races on Sunday July 6 with a field of eastern professional riders led by dirt track expert Kermit Batt. Local favorites join Gary riders from Carlisle Jennerstown Pleasantville and Washington for a thrills packed afternoon with time trials early in the day.
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Airport Speedway
Kermit Batt
Batt
Howard Griffith
Jennerstown
Tubby Goodyear
Carlisle
Arthur Cline
Pleasantville
A. C. Tavenner
Carl J. Sidall
Carl Anderson
Washington
Stars of Yesterday Baseball Briefs and Highlights
Yesterday's Stars highlights multiple MLB performances. Bob Johnson hit a tenth inning home run to beat the Senators. Joe DiMaggio extended his hitting streak to 45 games with a homer and sparked a six run rally against the Red Sox. Dixie Walker drove in five for the Dodgers with two triples and a single against the Phillies. Maurice Van Robays added three RBIs with a double and single for the Pirates. Buck Newsom tossed a three hitter to blank the White Sox 1-0 for Detroit.
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Joe DiMaggio
Lou
Lou Gehrig
New York Yankees
Yankee Stadium
Gehrig
Babe Ruth
Roger Hornsby
DiMaggio
Willie Keeler
Yanks
Boston Red Sox
RBI
Charley Keller
Joe
Boston
Ted Williams
New York
Cleveland Indians
Sox
Lefty Gomez
Philadelphia Athletics
Washington Senators
Bob Johnson
Detroit
Chicago White Sox
Bobo Newsom
Bill Dietrich
Tottering Tiger
Brooklyn Dodgers
Phils
St. Louis Cardinals
Pittsburgh
Cincinnati Reds
Paul Derringer
Boston Braves
Giants
Associated Press
Athletics
Senators
Yankees
Red Sox
Tom Earley
Braves
Bill Lohrman
Dixie Walker
Dodgers
Phillies
Maurice van Robays
Pirates
Reds
Buck Newsom
Tigers
White Sox
Bummy Davis Fight Ends in Tough Defeat at Polo Grounds
New York July 3 Bummy Davis, the Brooklyn waif, fought bravely but was overwhelmed by Fritzie Zivic at the Polo Grounds. Davis bled and sagged in the 10th round as Zivic delivered brutal punches, earning revenge for their first meeting last November. The crowd began leaving before the bout ended.
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New York
Bummy Davis
Brooklyn
Texas
Fritzie Zivic
Polo Grounds
Bummy
Arthur Donovan
Zivic
Davis
Treasury Reports 12.71 Billion Spent With 6.05 Billion Defense
The Treasury disclosed spending of 12.71 billion dollars for the last fiscal year, including 6.048 billion for defense, with outlays 5.103 billion above receipts. The report notes large increases in expenditures and revenues versus the prior year but omits details on next year's plan, which includes 22.629 billion dollars in anticipated defense spending.
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Washington
Treasury
Thief Snatches Bottle From Anthony Arcawski in Cemetery Robbery
In Nanticoke Pennsylvania two masked men emerged from a cemetery shadows and grabbed twelve dollars twenty three cents from Anthony Arcawski then forced a bottle of whiskey into his hands and fled an apparent robbery.
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Nanticoke
Anthony Arcawski
Directing Drive For New Chapel
HAGERSTOWN Ma July 3 Major Amel Shultz Salvation Army commander here will leave July 19 for his new post at Morgantown WV where he will head a campaign to raise funds for a new chapel Major and Mrs Shultz have lived here three years Capt Mathias Bott will succeed him in Hagerstown providing Salvation Army work in Winchester for several years
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Hagerstown
Amel Shultz
Salvation Army
Morgantown
W. Va
Shultz
Erstown
Mathias Bott
Winchester
Fights Last Night in New York and Pittsburgh Results
Fights last night featured Zivic stopping Davis in New York at 149 1 4 pounds in Brooklyn. Bivins outpointed Shep part in Pittsburgh. Comiskey stopped Codonello in Paterson New Jersey with Comiskey at 212 pounds defeating Codonello at 195.
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Associated Press
New York
Fritzie
Zivic
Pittsburgh
al (Bummy) Davis
Brooklyn
Jimmy Bivins
Cleveland
Curtis Sheppart
Paterson
N. J
Patrick Edward Comiskey
Ee Codonello
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Art Cohn
Oakland Tribune
Dink Templeton
Stanford
Sally Krieger
Pete Reilly
Satchel Paige
Sunny Jim Fitzsimmons
Putrid Poetry Dept
John I. Sloat
Ee Commercial and Savings Bank
Geo. B. Bushnell
Union Bank of Winchester
Winchester Front Royal
Mervel W. Adams
E. Piccadilly St
Grove
Dean
Potomac By-Products Co
Harpers Ferry
Sandy Baker
George W. Kurtz
Judson Bailey
Louis Apet
Russia
GEO. Washington Garage
N. Loudoun St
Linttpe At
Nehi Bottling Co
Millwood Ave
Philco
Anderson
E. Boscawen
Miller & Anderson
Charles Town
Ana. Aes
Ane
SVE
PABST
Pabst Brewing Co
Milwaukee
Pabst Blue Ribbon
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