Two Man Race for Batting In Both Leagues
The article notes a tight two man chase in both leagues led by Pete Reiser and Gordon (Babe) Phelps in the National League with rising averages as Joe Gordon heads the American League at .388 during a 25 game streak. It lists leaders and mentions Phelps return to action for Pittsburgh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Ian ‘Sewo
Pete Reiser
Gordon
Babe) Phelps
Pittsburgh
Phels
Pirate
Reiser
Joe Gordon
New York Yankees
Bobby Pitre Antes Andober
Beit Per Bald
Doerr
Boston
Dickey
Spence
Washington
Hassett
Pesky
Fleming
Cleveland
Williams
Heath
D. DiMaggio
Betting odds and fines in early sports questions
The Schemling Louis bout opened with Schmeling as an 8 to 1 underdog. Bettors favored Louis to be knocked out before the fifth round with 3 to 4 to 1 and other odds. In MLB fines, the money goes to the club. Passaic High School had a basketball winning streak from 1922 to 1925-26.
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Schemling
Louis
Schmeling
Q. I
Passaic
N.J
Chicago gunner downed two planes in Australian mission
Johnny Foley of Chicago served as rear gunner on a bomber piloted by Lieut. W Krell of Berkeley California during a mission in Australia. Foley shot down two Japanese Zero fighters but said he did not report the score fearing punishment for shooting without orders.
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Australia
Johnny Foley
Chicago
Lieut. W. Krell
Berkley
Cal
Central Press
Cox Named Northern Virginia Extension District Agent
Samuel M. Cox of Harrisonburg is appointed district agent for the extension service in northern Virginia effective June 1, to fill the vacancy caused by the death of W. C. Shackelford. Cox has 14 years as Rockingham county farm demonstration agent and will keep Harrisonburg office initially, with a probable move to Blacksburg.
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John R. Hutcheson
Virginia Agricultural Extension Division
Samuel M. Cox
Harrisonburg
Rockingham County
Virginia
W. C. Shackelford
Cox
Mr. Cox
Independence
Grayson
Garyson
V.pi
Tank Corps
United States Army
V.P.I
Washington and Lee University
Southwestern Bell Telephone Company
Dallas
Texas
Rockbridge
Derringer Fans Braves. DiMaggio Delivers in 11th Rally
Paul Derringer pitched a three hit game to blank the Braves until the ninth. Joe DiMaggio’s single sparked a winning rally in the 11th inning against the Indians for the Yankees.
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Associated Press
Paul Derringer
Reds
Braves
Joe DiMaggio
Yankees
Indians
House Weighs Action to Curb Racket in Labor Payments
A Washington to New York Produce Guide report says a bill before Congress would expand the 1934 anti racketeering act to prosecute unions for extortion and robbery linked to trucking fees in major markets. The measure, drafted by Rep Hobbs Alabama, targets unions suspected of coercing paymets at delivery points including the Holland Tunnel.
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Washington Tech
New York
Hobbs
Alabama
Supreme Court
New York City
International Brotherhood of Teamsters
Take
Holland Tunnel
Westbrook Pegler
Congress
E. L. Nixon
Pennsylvania State College
Pennsylvania Cooperative Potato Growers Association
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Scranton
Brownie Presses Park to Host Midwayers This Sunday
Bryan R Brown manager of the Winchester Wholesale Grocery team known as the Midway Nine or Flying Tigers asks Park Business Manager Russell Potts for a Sunday game at the Park. He cites home venue Sunnyside diamond and prior local teams’ park access as reasons. Webber serves as Midway Nine playing manager. lineup includes Denton Shiley Lamp Ring with a large supportive crowd promised.
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Russell Potts
Bryan R. Brown
Winchester Wholesale Grocery
Midway Nine
Flying Tigers
Sandy Baker
Brownie
Sunnyside
Berryville
Stephens City
Park
Stephens City Independents
Middletown Minks
Denton
Shiley
Lamp
Ring
Potts
Raymond Webber
Next Cover Spray For Cooling Moth To Begin June 11
Entomologist W. S. Hough says the next cover spray for cooling moth control should start June 11, regardless of prior spray completion. The plan calls for repeated lead arsenate applications to protect apples from codling moth worms as rapid growth continues.
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W. S. Hough
Winchester Research Laboratory
Major League Standings and Results Summary
National League yesterday Cincinnati beat Boston 3 to 1 in the sole game. Brooklyn St Louis New York Chicago Philadelphia and Cincinnati lead or chase their divisions with records shown. American League New York defeated Cleveland 11 to 10 in ten innings in the lone game. Yankees Detroit Boston Cleveland Washington Chicago Philadelphia standings listed with win loss and games back. Grand Coulee Dam note mentions concrete enough for a New York to Seattle highway via Los Angeles.
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Cincinnati
Boston
W. L. Pet
Brooklyn
State
St Louis
New York
Wooston
Chicago
Philadelphia
Cleveland
W. L. Pei
G.B. Mew
York
Detroit
Washington
Grand Coulee Dam
Seattle
Los Angeles
Reds Pull A Houdini On Braves In Baseball's Nearest
Cincinnati Reds stunned the Boston Braves in a four day rally led by Casey Stengel. Derringer pitched a three hit win as Cincinnati moved from sixth to third in the National League. The Yankees edged the Indians 11 10 as Tom Ferrick wild pitched late. Gordon hit in his 25th straight game and Hassett reached 20.
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Reds
Braves
Casey Stengel
Cincinnati
Boston
Paul Derringer
Derringer
Phils
New York Yankees
Cleveland
Tom Ferrick
Joe Gordon
Ken Keltner
Jeff Heath
Keltner
Detroit Tigers
Yankees
Need Hassett
Flag Week Proclaimed in Winchester by Mayor Anderson
Mayor C. R. Anderson declares June 8 to 14 as Flag Week in Winchester. He urges display of the U S flag on municipal buildings and at homes to honor national unity and liberty during World War II. The proclamation is dated June 9, 1942.
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C. R. Anderson
Winchester
United States
United States Flag Association
May Have Pair Of Star Halfbacks
In Athens Georgia may have two All America halfbacks this year Frankie Sifkwich of Georgia and Bound ac Dudley formerly of Virginia. Dudley may enlist for naval aviation pre flight while Sifkwich remains with the Georgia squad amid strong football expectations.
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Athens
University of Georgia
Georgia
Frankie Sifkwich
Boundac
Dudley
Univer
Virginia
Naval Aviation
An Idea For Sportsmen An Idea For Sportsmen
An essay from the Winchester and Fish junction with Soil Conservation Service argues foxes and quail can share habitats. It suggests shrubs and patches to conceal retreats, enabling foxes and birds to coexist while hunters pursue both species in moderation.
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Winchester & Fish Junction With Soil Conservation Service
Fox
Postponement Of Gas Rations Now Predicted
Washington reports predict a nationwide gasoline rationing postponement until a comprehensive scrap rubber survey is completed. Senate leaders cite estimates of recoverable rubber from scrap piles ranging from 700,000 to 10,000,000 tons, with 1942 reclaiming about 300,000 tons and 6,000,000 tire caps possible. Officials warn that even with conservation measures the transport problem may persist.
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Washington
Senate
Barkley
D-Ky
War Production Board
Henderson
Maloney
D-Conn
Apprentice Jockey Eddie Wielander Nets 17 Wins in 9 Days
Eddie Wielander, an 18-year-old apprentice at Delaware Park, roped 17 winners in nine racing days. He also rode 35 winners from 57 starts with 11 seconds and seven thirds, claiming four straight wins in a day at one point and a $115.50 payoff on a $2 ticket.
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Ted Meier Stanton
Del
Eddie Wielander
Delaware Park
Wielander
Eddie
Neutrality
Steel Beam
Washington Park
Chicago
Delaware
Japanese Invaders Are Wiped Out Near Chuhsien
Chinese troops reported by Chungking wiped out a Japanese invasion force that held Chuhsien in western Chekiang province. The Japanese aimed to bypass the city and reach the Chekiang Kiangsi railway west of Nanchang, 180 miles away. The airport and part of the town were said to be captured yesterday after Tokyo claimed a victory.
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Chungking
Chuhsien
Chekiang Province
Chekiang-Kiangsi
Nanchang
Tokyo
Japan
Italian Naval Base Raid Reported Narrow Escape
British air raid on Taranto, the Italian naval base at the toe of Italy's boot, caused only small fires ashore. The Italian high command bulletin said fires were contained with no casualties.
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Rome
Taranto
Minland
High Command
Woman Weeps At Return To Real Bread From Italy
Mrs. Reba Kelly, who spent four years in Italy, says she wept on returning to the United States upon seeing white bread again. She arrived aboard the Swedish liner Drottningholm in Philadelphia.
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Philadelphia
Italy
Reba Kelly
Drottningholm
Fights Last Night Cage Action Scores Reported
Newark-Preddie Archer defeated Norman oaethr io on points in Albany. Pittsburgh saw Harris outpointed by an opponent at 161 pounds. Lulu ig tino beat Carlos Cuebas in New York at 127 pounds. Billy Davis edged Joe Dejesus Torres 1-2 in Minersville Allentown.
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Associated Press
Cage
Cincinnati
Newark
Preddie Archer
Norman Oaethrio
Albany
Pittsburgh
Oe Harris
Holyoke
Mass
Lulu Ig Tino
New York
Carlos Cuebas
Puerto
Allentown
Billy Davis
Minersville
Joe
Dejesus Torres
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