Ferriss Delivers Seventh Straight Win for Red Sox in 6-2 Victory
Undefeated freshman Dave Ferriss pitched five hits as Boston defeated Cleveland 6-2. The Red Sox built a five-run fifth inning sparked by Metkovich's homer. Ferriss joined Oscar McBride and Lazor in the Indians’ modest offensive showing.
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Hooper bets on Hoop Jr. after Wood Memorial win
Fred Hooper of Miami and Birmingham, a building contractor, calls Hoop Jr. a lucky Derby contender after success in the Wood Memorial. Col C. V. Whitney watches his Jeep qualify in the Run of the Roses as Whitney’s earlier Derby hopes faced disappointment. Hooper built a racing stable after buying a pacey quarter-bred from Royal Prince’s line and investing over $250,000 in horses and facilities.
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Hoop Jr. Shocks Wood Memorial Field in 1:45 Victory Duel
Fred Hooper paid $10 200 at Lexington for Hoop Jr. bay son of Sir Gallahad One Hour and trained by Ivan Parke. Hoop Jr. led from start to finish in the mile 1 16th Wood Memorial, beating Christiana Stables Alexis as Whitney’s Jeep and other Derby contenders prepare for Louisville. Hooper also owns 21 yearlings 12 mares and the stallion Hollywood. Hoop Jr. is the standout.
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Beleaguered Greek Warrior Aims for Derby After Illness
Helis of Rancocas Farm at Belmont reports Greek Warrior and Adonis coughing and failing to place in Wood divisions. If they do not show well, no entrant remains for the Kentucky Derby, delaying Greek’s bid to carry his colors in the run for the roses.
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Amarillo Sky Giants Open Night Tilt In Liberal Series
The Amarillo Field Sky Giants prepare for a night game Saturday at 8 15 at Tri State Park facing the Liberal AAF team from Kansas in a two game set. Key players miss games but the squad carries a .372 team average and a long 18 game winning streak.
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Aircraft manufacturing costs cited for war planes
The text notes that it costs 45 600 dollars to manufacture a Republic P 47 Thunderbolt and 600 000 dollars to build a Boeing B 29 Superfortress, highlighting war production expenses.
Browns Beat Senators In Washington Dramatics
The St. Louis Browns defeated the Washington Senators 5-2 as four second inning runs, aided by Mickey Haefner's wild pitching and an error, gave the Browns a lead. Milton Byrnes belted a ninth inning homer, Hollingsworth earned the win, with Haefner taking the loss.
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Phillies Sign Two New Scouts
The Philadelphia Phillies sign two scouts to expand their farm system Heine Groh former third baseman with the Reds and Giants and Jimmy Hamilton longtime general manager of the Nashville club in the Southern Association.
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Beck Hurls Five Hitter for Reds
The Cincinnati Reds swept Philadelphia 8-1 as Walter Beck limited the Phils to five hits aided by four Philadelphia errors and a 13 hit Reds attack. The game followed a Reds win in the three-game set, with Mancuso, Clay, and McCormick driving in runs for Cincinnati.
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Cardinals batter Braves to win 9 4 in St Louis
The St Louis Cardinals defeat the Boston Braves 9 to 4 at home after scoring five runs in the first and holding a late surge. Creel allowed seven hits to earn the win while Javery, Schacher and Earley combined for the Braves. Holmes hit his sixth home run for Boston.
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Free For All Scratched From Turf Classic
Louisville May 31 Free For All trainer Burley Parke said the Kentucky Derby favorite will not start in the turf classic on June 9 due to a strained left front tendon. The three year old son of Questionnaire is also scratched from the Preakness Belmont American Derby and Arlington Classic, ending a hoped comeback after earlier defeats this spring.
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Morton to Coach LSU Backfield. Tinsley to End Coach
Bernie Moore of LSU announced that A W Slick Morton will serve as back field mentor for the Tigers next fall. Gaynel Tinsley will succeed Morton as end coach. Morton had coached ends for two years and earlier said he would not return to Southeastern Louisiana College Hammond as head coach.
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Jack Dempsey May Return to Pacific Coast Guard
Comdr. Jack Dempsey former heavyweight boxing champion may return to the Pacific to supervise the Coast Guard physical training program and arrange service bouts for crew training and morale.
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Lombardi in the MVP Race as 1939 World Series Highlight Remains Fresh
In a mid‑century view of baseball, Ernest Natali Lombardi, aging Giants catcher, still stands as a key factor in a tight MVP race. The piece recalls his 1938 MVP season and notes rivals like Ott Voiselle Kurowski and Ferriss, while injuries to Mort Cooper and Musial alter Cardinals’ chances.
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Million Dollar Gate Aimed For Army Baseball Game
Shreveport Louisiana May 31 A million dollar gate is targeted from war bond sales for a June 20 Army baseball game at Camp Livingston and Barksdale Field. Teams include Sgt Pete Reiser and other former professionals, with Phil Mazzeo managing Barksdale and Joe Grant catching for Livingston.
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Red Sox Sell Judd to Phillies
The Boston Red Sox have sold 35 year old left hander Oscar Judd to the Philadelphia Phillies for the waiver price. Judd will report to his new club in Pittsburgh tomorrow. He was troubled with a sore arm last season and has yet to hit his stride this year.
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National League Results and Standings Snapshot
Yesterday Brooklyn beat Pittsburgh 6 to 4 and St Louis defeated Boston 9 to 4. New York and Chicago games were postponed. Standings show New York 0.703, Brooklyn .568, Pittsburgh .543, St Louis .541, Chicago .529, Cincinnati .455, Boston .394, Philadelphia .263. Tonight Brooklyn visits Cincinnati and Boston plays Chicago with others on night schedules.
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McNally Borger Wins Net Honors in New Mexico Open
Lt Jim Nelson of Kirtland Field won the New Mexico men's singles championship with 6 3 6 4 victories over M Sgt Dan Walker. Francis Vidal of Albuquerque and R C McNally of Borger captured the mixed doubles crown 6 2 8 6 against Betty Brown of Albuquerque and Lt John Farfour of Kirtland. Farfour and Pfc Jay Shepiro of Kirtland defeated Joe Ferguson and Lt Nelson 6 3 6 8 6 4 in men's doubles.
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Bivins to Fight Texas Boxer Jimmy Bivins in Cleveland
Cleveland heavyweight title contender Bivins will meet Texas boxer Jimmy Bivins and Buddy Scott of Electra in a 10 round bout at Griffith Stadium on June 11. Promoter Goldie Ahearn announced today. Scott has won nine of 11 bouts here in recent years.
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Dodgers Sign New Third Baseman Barney White
Brooklyn Dodgers manager Leo Durocher announces the signing of Barney White a 20 year old rookie and former Tulsa University third baseman and fullback He will report to the Dodgers next week after their West coast trip.
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Ott Breaks Total Base Mark With Two Hits
Mel Ott, 36, New York Giants manager, broke Honus Wagner’s career total bases record by collecting a double and a single in the first game of a Chicago doubleheader against the Cubs. Ott’s two hits give him 4,890 total bases, two more than Wagner’s 4,888 in 21 seasons.
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San Angelo Football Roots Linked to Ward School System
In San Angelo a ward school principal in Amarillo helped spark local ward school football after hosting the team. The city developed summer touch football with the Standard-Times donating footballs. A municipal swimming pool serves 350 daily, profits modest, with local football players employed as lifeguards surfing daily.
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