Cold Weather Pulls Down Major League Action
In sparse crowds and two completed games, St Louis Cardinals beat Chicago Cubs 9 2 as George Fisher and Chick Hafey deliver key hits. Sylvester Johnson pitched the full game for the Cardinals while Fred Schulte and Chad Kimsey starred for the Browns in a 12 4 win over Detroit.
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Associated Press
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Women Seek Million to Aid Repeal Fight
United Press reports from Cleveland dated April 25 that Mrs. Charles H. Sabin of New York City, president of the Women's Organization for National Prohibition Reform, outlines plans to form a national and state organization with a goal of one million members. She envisions a five year campaign to repeal the Eighteenth Amendment by electing wet legislators and opposes state enforcement acts. Members to serve on the National Executive Committee include Mrs. A. J. Wray of Texas.
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Taxes threaten revenue in Costa Rica turmoil
Agencies of the National distillery report sales for January February and March this year about 60000 below last year risking over a quarter of a million dollars in 1950 revenues. In Stockholm the International Air Traffic Association proposes a night air system to be reviewed in Antwerp. Prague to Rotterdam service via Leipzig and Halle began April 1 and will extend to London.
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Drake Relays Open With Record-Setting Hopes At Des Moines
The 21st Drake Relays began in Des Moines with about 2,500 entrants from 30 universities, 37 colleges, and 99 high schools. Top sprinters Bracey Leland and Tolan competed in preliminary heats of the 100-yard dash as records loom for the event stretching to tomorrow night.
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Air Circus on Canyon to Be Sunday Fete
The Acme Air Circus will open Harding's Ranch on Sunday May 4 featuring four planes, stunt flying, air races and balloon bursting as part of the ranch’s spring opening. Hundreds plan canyon outings and picnics with a small advance in admission for the day-long event.
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National Life and Accident staff heads to Wichita Falls convention
The Amarillo branch of National Life and Accident Insurance Company sent a five member party led by superintendent C. M. Tucker to a district convention in Wichita Falls. They depart today on the Fort Worth and Denver line and plan to return Saturday night.
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Shrine Chief at Houston on Tour
Leo V. Youngworth Imperial Potentate of the Shrine arrives in Houston for a Southwest tour with his wife. He is joined by a Houston delegation including past Potentates Frank C. Jones Murray B. Jones Pat L. Davis and Bob Michaels from San Antonio. The day ends with an address by Youngworth.
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Underground Berlin Map Reveals Ice Age Sand Layer
Geologists studying Berlin's subsurface say an ice age glacier deposited a continuous layer of sand and boulders under the city. The discovery comes as researchers chart an underground map for planning and historical insight.
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Dashing Davis Cup Pair Reach Mason and Dixon Final
Wilmer Allison of Austin and John Van Ryn of Orange advanced to the singles final at White Sulphur Springs. Allison outlasted George Lott in five sets 4-6 6-8 6-3 6-3 6-4 after a late rally, while Van Ryn defeated Frank Hunter 6-2 4-6 6-2 2-6 6-4 in an upset over the country’s No 2.
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Bobby Jones Heads to England for Walker Cup Prospects
Atlanta dispatch reports Bobby Jones will depart for New York at noon and sail next Wednesday to England to captain the American Walker Cup team and compete in the British Open and British Amateur championships.
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Roy Cullum Heads Auto Association in Texas
Mineral Wells was chosen as the 1931 convention city and J. R. Cullum of Amarillo elected president at the closing session of the Texas Automotive Dealers' Association convention in Fort Worth. Other officers elected were W. A. Williamson of San Antonio Burton Orand of Waco and J. W. Shelor of Houston vice president and M. H. Doody of San Antonio secretary.
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West Gassers Lose to Pilots Drop From First Place
In a lone Commercial Bowling League game, the West Gassers fell to the Pickwick Pilots 2412 to 2247, while the Globe tossers forfeited to the Helium plant team, sending Helium to the top. Bell led scorers with a strong late showing.
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Fisher Leads Cardinals Past Cubs with Four RBI
Yesterday's Hero George Fisher, Cardinals outfielder, extended his hot hitting to top the league with a .563 average. He doubled twice and added a single in three at bats, driving in four runs and scoring once in a 9 to 2 victory over Chicago. In other brief items, Belgium's Braine-le-Comte marks 34 golden wedding anniversaries, and Turin plans sixteen Fiat worker apartments around a central court.
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Amarillo Bowl ing tournament attracts large entry for singles
The Amarillo Bowl ing tournament sees heavy participation in the singles event with the champion to be decided Saturday night. A Mead Jewelry Company prize of a $45 wrist watch lures competitors while Cal Farley’s shop awards a balloon tire to the top average across singles doubles and team play. Mrs. Fred Wagner is crowned champion in the women’s singles.
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International race at Arlington Park eyed for August
Arlington Park in Chicago plans a $100,000 international race to be run August 2. The event aims to attract top horses from Europe and America, limited to fourteen starters chosen by Arlington officials based on ability.
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England
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Penn Relay Carnival Faces Cold Weather Challenge
Cold weather threatens record chances at the Armval Penn Relay Carnival at Franklin Field. The meet opened with 100 events on April 20 and runs through tomorrow, drawing about 3,000 athletes from 500 schools. Top events include decathlon American Intercollegiate title defense, the three-quarter mile, and the hop, step and jump for varsity athletes.
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United Press
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Franklin Field
Leo Lerthond
Ray Conger
Leo Lermond
George Simpson
Ohio State
Buckey
Barney Berlinger
Heavy Seas Blamed for Slow Lipton Cup Race Time
Heavy seas and adverse winds were blamed for slow times in the Lipton cup race from Long Beach to San Francisco. The Blue Boy of the California Yacht Club, Los Angeles, led finishers at Santa Barbara with 84 nautical miles in four hours 37 minutes 53 seconds.
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