Roundup highlights boxing gains and sports tidbits
Navy boxing improves as novices impress in exhibitions. Tub Thumper George Strickler notes Chicago Bear parade film tops midwestern army camp entertainment. Army ranks widen with Loyola of the South coach from India. Nat Fleischer tours camps to discuss fights and show films. Boots Poffenberger gains pace in San Diego. North Carolina U to form all alum coaching group. Conzelman speech impresses Dayton U officials. Cubs weather delay as Lowrey removes spikes to dodge lightning. Sam Snead tagged as second class by navy.
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Navy
Apostoli
Tub Thumper
George Strickler
National Football League
Chicago Bear
George Wilson
John Screen
Loyola of the South
India
Air Corps
Piorida
Australia
Jimmy Conzelman
Dayton U
Elmer Layden
Cubs
Peanuts Lowrey
Sam Snead
Executrix Auction Sale of City and County Properties
The executrix announces a public auction in front of the Court House in Winchester Virginia on Saturday June 13 1942 at 12 o clock selling four properties. Listings include a Frederick County estate two Winchester Street properties and East Race Street lots with five to tenroom houses. Terms require one third cash and balance in two annually installments secured by deed of trust and fire insurance.
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Court House
Rene Virginia
Frederick County
Stephens City
White Post
School House
North Kent Street
Winchester
Virginia
Said Street
East Race Street
No. 45
Lavina A. Miller
Annie M. Harris
Postwar planning push to police and feed world
A broad postwar reconstruction commission gains momentum in Congress. Labor Chair Mary Norton says Congress should act this session to avert mass unemployment and secure fair wages, while plans to police and feed war-torn nations abroad are urged. Rep. Voorhis backs a 34 member panel including labor and industry reps to coordinate postwar agencies.
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Washington
Congress
Mary Norton
D-Nj
House Labor Committee
Norton
Rep. Voorhis
D-Calif
Voorhis
Board of Economic Warfare
Baseball Roundup From Yesterday’s Games
Yesterday’s Stars recap highlights Willard Marshall’s 11th inning homer for the Giants over the Indians. Harland Clift homered for the Browns in a win over the Senators. Ned Harris and Birdie Tebbetts helped the Tigers rally past the Athletics with a late combine. Lon Warneke and the Cardinals limited the Braves to 10 hits in a five run comeback. Joe Gordon extended his 20 game hitting streak as the Yankees sparked an eight run rally against the White Sox.
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Associated Press
Willard Marshall
Giants
Les Fleming
Indians
Red Sox
Harland Clift
Browns
Senators
Ned Harris
Birdie Tebbetts
Tigers
Athletics
Lon Warneke
Cardinals
Braves
St. Louis
Joe Gordon
Yankees
White Sox
First US commemorative coins were Columbian coins of 1893
The first commemorative issues from the United States Mint were the Columbian coins struck for the 1893 Columbian Exposition in Chicago.
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United States Mint
Chicago
Foxx Returns to Cubs Amid Rib Rumors and Hype
Foxx discusses his rib injury and recovery pace as Cubs fans flood the streets with rib chatter. He notes soreness when running, potential to play in a few days, and a $3,000 a pound estimation for the injury. Cubs GM Jim Gallagher says Foxx, though 34, remains a dangerous walloper and could move to first base as Glen Russell hits three homers since Foxx’s arrival. Foxx debuted as a pinch hitter against the Giants.
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Foxx
Boston Red Sox
Cubs
Babe Dahlgren
Brooklyn
Cub
Glen
Rip) Russell
Giants
Ott Breaks RBI Record in Quiet Giants Feat
Mel Ott, 33, of the New York Giants, breaks the National League RBI mark of 1582 set by Rogers Hornsby, achieving the record in a subdued fashion during a game at Chicago. The moment came in the 3rd inning with Bill Werber scoring on a long sacrifice fly as Ott matches a lifetime achievement amid a rookie showdown featuring Willard Marshall’s eighth homer.
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Associated Press
Mel Ott
New York Giants
Rogers Hornsby
Ott
Bill Weber
Chicago
Cubs
Werber
Babe Ruth
Willard Marshall
Wrigley Field
Advertise In The Star If You Want Results
Advertisers are urged to use The Star for proven value and returns. The notice emphasizes that you get what you pay for and promises effective reach for business messages.
Leesburg Comes Here For Game With The Park
Leesburg travels to the Park for a Sunday baseball game forced by gas and tire restrictions. The Leesburg club, limited to local rivals, faces The Park amid questions about Selective Service and war jobs affecting its lineup. The Park may debut pitcher Bobby Houghton returning from Richmond, with manager Sandy Baker sticking to the regular lineup.
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Leesburg
Washington
D. C
Stephens City
Bobby Houghton
Berryville
University of Richmond
Houghton
Star
Frederick Clarke
Sandy” Baker
Canning Sugar Allotment Based on Last Year’s Fruit Canned
Homemakers and extension service advise using last year’s canning records to base this year’s sugar allotment for canning. Recommendations cover preserving fruit, drying when possible, and canning with one pound sugar per four quarts.
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Victory
Agricultural Extension Service
Rail Official Dies in Cincinnati at 68
Charles Sterling Millard 68, vice president and general manager of New York Central railroad, died today from a heart ailment after a week of illness.
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Cincinnati
Charles Sterling Millard
New York Central Railroad
Man of Unknown Origin Dies in Idaho
Thomas Francis Gillespie, 73, who never knew his birthplace nationality or parents, died Wednesday in Orofino Idaho. Gillespie wrote magazine fiction poetry and songs and was shipwrecked along the Atlantic coast as an infant. He spent 18 years operating eating houses for the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific Railroad in Montana and South Dakota.
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Orofino
Idaho
Thomas Francis Gillespie
Gillespie
Atlantic
Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific Railroad
Montana
South Dakota
May Abandon Virginia Women's Golf Tourney Over Low Entries
Richmond Virginia June 5 The Virginia Women's golf tournament sponsored by the Virginia State Golf Association may be abandoned this year due to few entries from outside Richmond. The meet is set for the week of June 15 at Westhampton. Mrs Hudson Bailey said invitations were sent to all affiliated clubs but only one out of town reply arrived from Petersburg.
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Richmond
Virginia State Golf Association
Hudson Bailey
Pritz Souder
Charlottesville
Petersburg
George Owens
H. A. Beekhuis
Westhampton
Country Club of Virginia
Bailey
Baltimore and Pittsburgh Livestock Market Quotes June 5
Market quotes show mixed activity across cattle hogs and sheep. At Baltimore cows steady with calves uneven, hogs steady to higher in most weight ranges, and eggs butter and poultry prices listed. Pittsburgh and Chicago follow with salable cattle and hog readings and lambs trading to slight gains in places.
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Baltimore
Baltimore Livestock
U.S. Dept. Agr
Pittsburgh Livestock
Pittsburgh
Dept. Agri
Chicago
U. S. Dept
Baltimore Grain Market Closing
Baltimore on June 5 reports Wheat No 2 red winter at 1.17 3 4 dollars per bushel and Corn 95 to 98 cents. Winchester market lists Wheat at 1.12 and Corn at 90 cents per bushel. Prices based on deliveries at mill.
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Baltimore
Winchester
Soft Ball Game At White Hall Tonight
The Stonewall District Softball Association hosts a game at the softball field with a business meeting. Play begins at 7 30 tonight. Additional players are sought to join for wholesome recreation. Teams chiefly consist of Methodist Church boys versus White Hall area boys.
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Stonewall
Methodist
White Hall
Peace talk fades as stock market fluctuates on two day rally
New York June 5 The stock market shows a faint murmur as war related issues recover some losses after a two day rally. Early gains recede with profit taking and mixed trends prevail as steels aircraft and chemical shares attract bids. Bonds edge up and several major names lead gains while others retreat.
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New York
Bethlehem
Youngstown Sheet
Douglas Aircraft
Sperry
United Aircraft
Anaconda
American Telephone
Dow Chemical
Allied Chemical
Goodrich
Consolidated Edison
Great Northern
Chrysler
General Motors
General Electric
Sears Roebuck
Standard Oil
N. J
US. Gypsum
Fur
Chicago Grain Quotations
Wheat and other grain prices eased slightly after a good yesterday. Opening quotes show Wheat July 1.18 to 1.17 7-8, Dec 1.23. Corn July 86 7-8 to 3-4, Sept 89 1-4, Dec 91 1-2. Oats July 48 3-4. Soybeans July old 1.74, Oct 1.72 3-4, See 66 7-8, Sept 69 7-8.
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Chicago
Treasury Receipts and Debts Report for June 5
Treasury data shows receipts of 35.67 million dollars and expenditures of 188.0 million. Total debt stands at 74.435 billion, with a daily increase of 122.16 million dollars.
Japanese reach Homalin as Chindwin push continues
A British spokesman said Japanese troops have reached Homalin 45 miles east of the India Burma border and are rapidly moving reinforcements up the Chindwin river in Burma.
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Homalin
Promotions Made By A. B. C. Board
Richmond Va June 5 The ABC board announced two promotions in its enforcement division to fill the vacancy left by Clyde W Saunders Jr who left to join naval aviation in Pensacola Wood acted as superintendent of enforcement and will oversee office work while W O Smith supervises old work Both men had worked as investigators with the ABC board since its formation and had served in the state prohibition department
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Richmond
A. B.C
Enforcement
Clyde W. Saunders, Jr
Naval Aviation
Pensacola
Fra
F. M. Wood
W. O. Smith
Star Shortstop Gets A Call
Philadelphia June 5. Jack Villaesa star shortstop of the Athletics has been summoned by his draft board for a physical on June 13. Connie Mack hopes to finish the season but cannot be sure. Villaesa has an ear defect and was rated 4-F after a previous examination.
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Philadelphia
Jack Villaesa
Athletics
Connie Mack
Fights Last Night Roundup in Major Cities
In Minneapolis Fritzie Zivic won a 148 1 2 to 146 with Ruben Shank of Denver. In Philadelphia Tony Gangemi outpointed pit Cox of New York 187 3 4 to 183 1 2. In New Haven Curley Nichols stopped Johnny Compo 128 1 2 in five rounds after New Haven bout.
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Associated Press
Minneapolis
Fritzie Zivic
Pittsburgh
Ruben Shank
Denver
Philadelphia
Tony Gangemi
Pit
Cox
New York
New Haven
Conn
Curley Nichols
Johnny Compo
Q and A Box on Sports Records
The modern season record for stolen bases stands at 96 by Ty Cobb in 1915 while a 156‑base mark was set by Harry Stovey in 1888. Ben Hogan holds the record for 56 consecutive money finishes on the tour from June 1939 to 1941. J R Jo Jr. scored 94 of 100 to win the national amateur trap championships at Manor New York.
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Cobb
Stovey
Philadelphia
A. Ben Hogan
R. Jo Jr
Naal
Manor
N. Y
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Louisville Courier-Journal
Nat Fleischer
372Nd Regiment
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Pia
Tommy Gomez
Tommy Tucker
Triton
Long Branch
Hempstead
Camp Upton
Larry Lejeune
Detroit Fair Grounds
West Coast
Boots Poffenberger
San Diego
North Carolina U
Jim Tatum
Tom Young
Andy Bershak
Executrix
J. W. Grove Furniture Co
S. Loudoun St
George W. Kurtz
U.S
By Judson Bailey
the Star
Sremenlapa
Rail
Stock Market Report
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California
U. S
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Treasury
A. B. C. Board
State Prohibition Department
the Food Center
Loudoun
Shenandoah Valley National Bank
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