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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1946
Page
9
Frederick County residents will offset shortages in meat and fats by consuming about 7 588 000 pounds of fresh fruit and vegetables. Harvey Baum of A and P predicts perishable produce will supplement limited foods and aid international relief by enabling shipment of other foods to hunger ridden nations.
The Winchester Navy Recruiting Office announced several local enlistees. Robert Marion Pomeroy, son of Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Pomeroy of Front Royal, and John Edward Sperry of Middletown join the Navy, with other high school graduates Lynwood Morrison of Bentonville and Charles Slusher of Rawson also enlisting.
Report lists two former heavyweight kings born in Alabama and Pennsylvania. One from Pittsburgh born Oct 8 1917 turned pro 1935 held light heavy crown after 1939 win over Melino Bettina, last bout Feb 13 1942. Army service 1942 to 194? weighs 180, 6 ft tall, record 62-9 with 1 KO loss to Louis. The other born May 13 1914 Lexington Alabama turned pro 1934 won title June 22 1937 over Jimmy Braddock, defended 21 times, last bout March 27 1942. Army 1942 to 194? stands 6 ft 11 1/2 in, 210 pounds, second Negro heavyweight champ after Jack Johnson.
New York June 18 Heavyweight champion Joe Louis and challenger Billy Conn completed final light workouts to drum up confidence ahead of their Yankee Stadium bout tomorrow night. Louis sparred four rounds and Conn two, each ready for the big clash that will draw the first 100 dollar ticket buyers to the event.
The heavyweight title bout weigh in is scheduled for 11 30 a m at Madison Square Garden. Conn expects about 182 pounds while Louis may run 206 or 208. Promoter Mike Jacobs envisions a large gate though several price levels show mixed demand. Louis projects a strategic fight plan and remains confident he will win. Color blind eligibility for Merchant Marine and armed forces is addressed with limited wartime waivers and varying service rules.
Baseball standings and upcoming schedules feature the teams from the National and American Leagues. Pittsburgh visits Brooklyn while Cincinnati plays New York and other night games noted.
Boston catcher Joe Cronin and the Red Sox suffered a setback as Jack Kramer pitched seven strong innings to beat Boston 7 1. The Cardinals gained ground against the Dodgers with 9 6 and 1 0 victories while Phillies hover near the cellar, and Pittsburgh fell 7 3.
Springfield Illinois June 18 State's attorney John W Curren received a midnight telephone from a woman claiming to suffer from arch problems and heart disease. She said someone threw a brick into her yard and asked him to investigate. He promised action and returned to bed with a headache.
A reader asks about bowling pins construction and height. The reply states bowling pins are made of maple and measure 15 inches in height.
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