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Teams Unable to Win Games While On Road New York, July 3 — (UP) — I the Yankees and White Sox couli get together the next time a Ashtabula, <»., which as the crov flies is about half-way betweei New York and Chicago, thej might put on a series to stir tht pulse. The two teams, characteristic of this year’s war-time standart! of baseball, have a common fail Ing—they can’t win on the road When they play each other, the result is a foregone conclusion, the home team gives the visitors a pier-five pummeling. The Yankees steamed into Chicage with high hopes that they had conquered their road jinx after wining two out of three from the. Champion Browns at St. Louis. That was significant because they bud dropped eight straight games at St. Louis in previous appearances this year and lost. They had every reason to think they could win from the White Sox. They had battered the Sox four straight times when they last met. at Yankee stadium. That was the first meeting of the teams this season since the entire Yankee scries at Chicago was rained out on their first trip west. So what happened? The White Sox turned the tables and beat the Yankees four in a row before dropping the final game of a double header yesterday. The Sox had reason to figure they had their turn coming. When they were spanked at New York, they were leading the league. After that they tumbled into the second division, remaining there until they set up housekeeping at home again. This time the Yankees were the contenders, only a half game behind the leading Tigers when they arrived at Chicago. Now after four losses in five to the Sox, they are three and a half games behind and look like anything but potential champions. Moreover, the Sox are in third, just a couple of games behind the Yanks.| -In losing the opener, 11 to 6, the Bronxmen used three pitchers in a futile attempt to stem the Ch&ago attack, which was paced by pitcher Ed Lopat. He made three hits and drove in three runs- Five Yankee errors also oantributed to the Sox victory.

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In the second game, young Bill Zuber’s fast ball was steaming and an easy 6 to 1 triumph. However, the Yankees stranded 17 men abase, just one short of tying a major league record attd they missed inelegantly because Bud Metheny hit into a ninth inning double play to reduce the total by one. The Browns, or more specifically, Mike Kreevich came to life, and the result was a double victory over the Red Sox at St. kl Louis, 7 to 1 and 3 to 2. The M piano-legged outfielder waited w until the liases were full in the 11 third inning of the first game to Y hit his first homer this season. le After that Sigmund Jakucki had it easy in gaining a five-hit vicc tory, his seventh. It was a little tougher for Jack Kramer to gain his eighth victory, also a five-hit- *• ter, in the afterpiece, but Kreee vich came up in the last of the '• ninth to double home two runs 8 and that settled the issue. The defeats knocked Boston out of *’ third place. y The Washington at Cleveland x game in the American and the St. 11 Louis at New York affair in the '• National were rained out. y s Yesterday's star — Mike Kree- '■ vich of the Browns who won both games of a double header with < the Red Sox, his grand slam a homer settling the first, his ninth < inning two-bagger, the second, t o \ Krafl Wins League ' Game From McMillen > t Kraft defeated the McMillen - team, 2tol in a City softball • league game Monday night at Worthman field. ■ An exhibition game scheduled i with Van Wert was cancelled > when the Ohio group was unable • to appear on the local lot. t R. Scherer scored first for Kraft, ! getting on base on an error by Mc- ; Clure in the second inning. Steint er scored again for Kraft in the > third after a three-bagger. McClure, second man up in the '■ fifth inning, doubled for McMillen, i Selking walked. K. Schnepf dou ‘ bled, scoring McClure for McMil- : len’s only run. Score by innings: i ' RHE ■ Kraft 011 000 o—2 4 1 McMillen 000 010 o—l 3 2 , Bauermeister and M. Ladd; Seii king and McClure. ! 0 New Game Warden Is Located In Decatur Ward Bowman, of Wabash county, has assumed .bis duties as I game warden for Adams county, succeeding Walter Krienke. Mr. Bowman ie residing at 603 North Second street and sportsmen may contact him by telephoning num- • her 384. 1 ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■MV I

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MAJOR LEAGUE l STANDINGS 1 NATIONAL LEAGUE ? W. L. Pct. G.E Brooklyn 41 26 .621 .... s St. Louis 36 29 .554 4’ e New York 37 31 .544 5 a Chicago 33 28 .541 s s / . Pittsburg 34 31 .523 6', t Boston 32 31 .508 7* , Cincinnati 28 33 .459 10t Philadelphia .... 19 52 .268 24V AMERICAN LEAGUE W. L. Pct. G.E ’ Detroit 39 24 .619 ... New York 36 28 .563 3 V , Chicago 35 31 .530 5Vi I Boston 33 30 .524 6 , Washington 32 30 .516 6!J , St. Louis 29 32 .475 9 Cleveland 27 34 .443 11 ' Philadelphia .... 30 42 .323 181' YESTERDAY’S RESULTS National League St. Louis-New York, postponed. Only game scheduled. American League St. Louis 7-3, Boston 1-2. Chicago 11-1, New York G-6. Washington - Cleveland, post' poned. 0 American Association By United Press Indianapolis held an almost infinitesimal lead over Milwaukee in the American Association pennant race today after losing a narrow 3 to 2 game to the third-place Louisville Colonels. In other circuit contests, Toledo took a 6 to 3 decision from Columbus and St. Paul defeated its twin city Minneapolis Millers, 6 to 4. LEADING BATSMEN American League Player and Club G. AB. R. H. Pct. fcuccinello, Chi. 63 221 34 76 .344 Case, Wash’ton 58 235 38 78 .332 Stephens, St. L. 59 228 42 74 .325 National League Holmes, Boston 65 272 66 108 .397 Rosen, Brooklyn 60 243 54 87 .358 Cavarretta, Chi. 62 233 49 82 .352 Home Runs Lombardi, Giants, 13. Stephens, Browns. 13. Holmes, Braves, 12. Dimaggio, Phillies, 12. o U.S. Navy Called Greatest In World Fleet Blessed By Pope During Visit Vatican City, July 3 —(UP)—Pope Pius XII today called the U. S. navy “the greatest navy in the world" and gave it his blessing when he was.yisjted by members of 'fiie nuvai subcommittee of the house appropriations committee. Speaking of the American navy, the Pontiff said: “May its most cherished successful mission of the future be to protect and defend the most precious treasure of this world-peace, a peace among all nations because all nations are at peace with God governed in the spirit of justice, equity and Christian charity.” The Pope told his visitors he always had had a gratifying impression from the European trips of American legislators, “Because we know they come to Europe, as you have come, to see conditions at first hand, not out of mere curiosity,” The Pontiff said the work of reconstructing Europe would be long and hard, but he added: “It does seem at times a terrifying task, and yet people must be saved precisely from this fear or terror, which leads so easily to reckless, grasping, unscrupulous leaders.” His holiness said Europe always will be grateful for American assistance. "Our blessing we very gladly extend to the U. S. navy and you, its distinguished representatives here,” He told the congressmen. o . Louisville, which since Pearl Harbor has become one of the most highly industrialized cities in the nation, has also had one of the sharpest population increases of any city. Since 194,1, the population has climbed an approximate 200,060 reaching to aibove 508,000, according to latest population estimates. LOANS PRIVATELY MADE ! Would ■ loan of $25 to $250 dr more help you? If so, it can be easily arranged. FOR fXAMPIf j If you are in need of SSO and have a steady job, you can ! borrow it on yonr own sig- | nature. No one else signs. | Ut Today LOCAL LOAN I COMPANY Incorporated | Ovw Schafer Store — Taiiphone M-T I DECATUR, INDIANA 'J'S

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Dr. Burney Becomes 1 Health Commissioner 2 —: — 5 Indianapolis. July 3.—(UP)—Two major changes in state adminia- ; t'rative direction occurred today < when Dr. Leroy E. Burney became > commissioner and secretary of the Indiana state board of health and Clarence E. Ruston of Gary became chief examiner of the state board of accounts. Burney was installed in the health post in conformity with the provisions of a new state health code, and Ruston was sworn into office yesterday. Ruston, a Republican. succeeds Otto K. Jensen, D.. Arcadia, veteran accounts board examiner, who retains a place on the board. The new health commissioner replaces Dr. Thurman B. Rice, who left the state position to return to the teaching profession. o Condition Os Banks Asked By Agencies Washington, July 3.—(UP)—The Federal Reserve board today called on all Federal Reserve member banks for a statement of their conditions as of June 30. At the same time the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp, asked for June 30 statements from all insured banks. Earlier today the office of Comptroller of Currency asked national banks for condition statements for June 30. o (Let prayer be made at all hours for the healing of the world and the gift of Christ’s peace to all mankind. If men be good, government cannot be bad. —Penn.

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Although 2,6 fillies have (been entered in Kentucky Derby races since 18715. only one filly every won the race. She was Regret, who won , $34,093, and was the 19115 champion. . retired to stud in 1917, she never r produced a really high-lass horse. > She died in 193’4. i (He who is of the opinion that I money will do everything may well . be suspected of doing everything [ for money. o O — O Todays Sports Parade By JACK CUDDY Reg. U. S. Pat. Off.) O o New York, July 3.—(UP)—Can Brooklyn and Detroit uphold the . ancient baseball adage that major league clulis leading the races Jon ; July fourth are the ones that win the pennants? Despite statistical evidence of ( the past 30 years to support the old saying, it is doubtful if the Dodgers can go on to win the Na- ! tional League flag. However, the ! Tigers seem destined to carry out , the time-worn maxim in the American circuit. The ancient saw is given cred- . ence by the following modern sta- . tistics: During the past 30 years, j from 1915 to 1944 inclusive, there ( were 60 pennant winners in both leagues. Os these winners, 35 ; were leading or tied for the lead , on Independence Day — approxi- , mately the season’s midway mark. First-place Detroit' seems ready , to holster these statistics, although, strangely enough, the Tigers never topped the American circuit on any Independence Day during the past 30 years. They won three pennants during that period

—in 1934, ’35 a«d ’40 —each time after occupying second rung on Jiily fourth. In this connection, we might note that 16 other pennant winners, in addition to the Tlgera, rose from second place on the July holiday during the three decades. The Tigers seem destined for the flag because they shape up as a better-balanced club than that which barely lost the pennant to the Browns last season, after rising from seventh on Independence Day. Their pitching is stronger, due to Alton Benton’s return from service and the more consistent work of Frank Overmire. Meanwhile Hank Greenberg recently returned from service and indicated he hadn’t lost his power by hitting a home run in his fleet game. His return is expected to offset the loss of Dick Wakefield from the ’44 club. It is significant to note that the Tigers were strong enough to develop a lead before Greenberg's return, and while Benton was out with a broken leg. Meanwhile, the Yankeee and Browns definitely are weaker than in ’44; and the Red Sox appear about the same as last season despite the acquisition of 800 Ferriss. Chicago's White Sox are too weak on the road. Some admirers regard Washington—with its wellbalanced pitching staff and its hustle afield—as a dark horse. However, the Senators (today, at least) are in second division; and statistics show that never in the past 30 years has a club risen 'from second division on Independence Day to win a pennant. It is true that back in 1914 the miracle Braves climbed out of the cellar after July fourth and went on to win the National gonfalon and the world championship from the supposedly invincible Athletics. In the National league, the firstplace Dodgers seem to be playing over their heads. They copfound the experts by staying up. They need a fourth starting and winning pitcher, to work with Hal Gregg, Curt Davis and rookie Vic Lombardi. Ten of their last 21 games were won by relief men. However, “the Bums” have a yen for coming behind to win games—often the mark of a championship club. Many of the wise heads still string with the champion St. Louis Cardinals to win the flag for the fourth consecutive time. The Cards, now in second place, are gradually working into one of the typically-smooth combinations of the Billy Southworth regime. They have a reputation for stretch running; and if they can hold their spot four and-a-half games behind the Dodgers until they return home for a long stand, they’ll probably take over the lead. Their pitching problems seem to have been solvted, with Charley Barrett adequately replacing Mort Cooper, rookie Ken Burkhardt shaping up as their No. 1 winner, and Ted Wilks showing signs of coming back after arm trouble. Meanwhile', the Giants are coming back after their terrific slump and may prove troublesome, despite slowness afoot, lack of pitching depth, and streaky hitting. The Cubs must be rated a dark horse. If they lived up to their potentialities they could win the flag. But they have fallen behind because of a general let-down in which only Phil Cavarretta seems to be play-

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