DiMaggio Absence Threatens Yankee Hope In New West Swing
Opening the majors first intersectional series highlights Joe DiMaggio's absence for the Yankees and Lou Gehrig's slump as Boston Bees surge with Bill Posedrel strong for the Giants. Dodgers win a wild 13 12 over Phillies while Pirates end eight game skid with 2 1 victory.
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United Press
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Joe di Maggio
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Whit Wyatt
Mavericks Club Night Features Music and Track Plans
The Mavericks Club hosted afternoon events with Ed Sharp leading prayers and Rev Addison speaking, performances by Wesley Grier’s squad, the Sharpies, and others. Plans for a Maverick Club track meet include six weight classes and multiple sprint and field events. Handball, ping pong, and ring toss results plus a call for all Mavericks to attend Saturday at 2 PM. Pitchers dominated Texas League action with Houston Buffs, Tulsa Oilers, Fort Worth Cats, Dallas Rebels, and Oklahoma City Indians in key games.
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Basketball Rule Makers Weigh Streamlined Backboards
Members of the basketball rules committee in New York study changes to backboards after removing the center jump and tightening defense. They demo three new backboards, including a convex design that bulges toward the hoop to improve shots from corners.
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New York
Basketball Rules Committee
James Naismith
Texas Keglers Roll In ABC Meet Tonight
Keglers from Galveston Texas Salt Lake City Utah Long Island City NY Regina Saskatchewan and other scattered sections face three nights left of five man competition in the American Bowling Congress championships. The Fife Flectries of Detroit lead with 3151 total as Maliang and Irwhman Solvay New York and Syracuse suburb combine for 307% to challenge for runner up. New Yorkers post 880 1027 1083 for a final mark over 3000.
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Canzoneri Loses One To Philadelphia Ace
The Philadelphia ace defeated Tony Canzoneri of New York in one round at the arena before about 7,000 fans. The former lightweight and junior lightweight contender showed comeback attempts but was outboxed and stopped early.
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Canzoneri
Philadelphia
Tren
Tony Cancomeri
New York
Standings show murders decline in first nine months
Murders declined in the first nine months of 1838 compared with the same period in 1837, according to police records. Figures indicate a lower crime rate overall with variations across districts and sharp drops in several neighborhoods.
Monarel Dog Gives His Blood to Royalty
Staunton Virginia May 2 Jack a 3 year old hound of mixed breed provides blood to other dogs and has given 18 or 20 transfusions in the past year to those suffering injuries or illness. Dr Charles Robert Pastors a Staunton veterinarian notes the dog’s valuable service and rewards him with the best food to keep him in prime condition.
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Jack
Virginia
Charles Robert Pastors
Boy Confesses Theft of 2000 Auto Keys
Manila AP report says 10 year old Jaime Rivera confessed to stealing ignition keys from parked cars. Police seized about 2000 keys and six traveling locksmiths were arrested after his confession. The youth said he was induced into the business by itinerant locksmiths.
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Manila
Jaime Rivera
Jaime
Plainview Event Promises Baseball Boxing and Prize
A school program Friday May 12 features a baseball game and boxing demos for about 20 boys in Plainview. Donnie Sharp faces Glen McDowell in one bout with Wimpy Hill and the Wolverines in charge Sunday at 3 PM. A Coca Cola prize goes to the guest guesser and a prize for bringing the most non Mavericks.
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Donnie Sharp
Glen McDowell
Wimpy Hill
The
Wolverines
LeeRoy Boyter
Uncle Billy Disch Heads Toward Another Conference Title
White haired Uncle Billy Disch, patriarch of Southwest baseball, guides Texas toward at least a share of the title with 10-0 record. A 6 to 4 win over SMU, sparked by Charlie Haas who hit a key double driving in two in the seventh, keeps Texas perfect and within reach of the championship.
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Tex
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Texas
Southern Methodist University
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Haas
Apprenticeship Allowance and Full Load Up Note
A brief copy from 1939 discusses apprentice allowance, mentioning a full load up option. The text implies wage or benefit details tied to apprenticeship status and load considerations without broader context.
Forty-Six Cars Entered for Memorial Day Indy 500
Forty six entries are official for the Memorial Day 500 mile Indianapolis race, thirteen more than allowed to start. Entry lists closed, with qualifying to trim to 33 starters. Former winners Floyd Roberts, Louis Meyer, Kelly Petrillo, and Wilbur Shaw are among the drivers listed.
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Floyd Roberts
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Calif
Louis Meyer
Huntington Park
Kelly Petrillo
Los Angeles
Wilbur Shaw
Braddock Plans Ring Return Facing Farr Schmeling Galento
James J Braddock announced his return to boxing in New York on May 2. He will fight Tommy Farr Max Schmeling and Tony Galento in upcoming bouts. Braddock recalled his prior victory over Farr and his strong performance against Joe Louis.
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U.P
James J. Braddock
Braddock
Tommy Farr
Max Schmeling
Tony Galento
Farr
Tommy
Joe Louis
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