Pesky Sets Table as Red Sox Surge Behind Williams
Boston shows power from Ted Williams and Vern Stephens aided by Johnny Pesky who continues to supply hits and runs as the Red Sox win five straight. Pesky's hot stretch lifts his average to .301 and fuels a 5-3 victory over the St. Louis Browns. The Yankees split with Detroit. Brooklyn and St. Louis pull ahead in the NL while Cincinnati wins both ends of a doubleheader.
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Joe Reichler
Associated Press
Boston Red Sox
Johnny Pesky
Ted Williams
Vern Stephens
Pesky
Sox
Red Sox
Williams
Stephens
Johnny
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St. Louis Browns
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Chuck Stohls
Browns
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Vic Raschi
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Ken Keltner
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Red Munger
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Leo Durocher
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Indians reclaim lead with Sunday doubleheader wins
Indianapolis Indians won 8-4 over Minneapolis in the opener and 4-3 in the nightcap to move one game ahead of the St Paul Saints in the American Association standings. Kansas City beat Louisville 9-4, while Milwaukee split with Columbus and Milwaukee’s Red Birds won game one 5-3.
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Associated Press
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Indians
Minneapolis
Tribe
Millers
St. Paul Saints
Toledo
Mud Hens
Paul
Milwaukee
Columbus
Red Birds
Brewers
Highway signs warn drivers to slow down and obey limits
Roadside signs stating slow curves and speed limits aim to protect motorists by reducing accidents. They warn drivers to obey posted limits and drive cautiously along highways.
Baseball Scores From A Day Of Double Headers
Across leagues several games finish with high scoring bursts and suspensions. Brooklyn dominates Pittsburgh in a rain-shortened second game while New York beats Chicago and Cleveland tops Washington in ten innings. Boston loses to St Louis as Detroit runs past Philadelphia. Tomorrow showcases NL matchups led by Boston at New York.
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Philadelphia
Brooklyn
Pittsburgh
New York
Chicago
St Louis
Boston
Detroit
Cleveland
Washington
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Chicago Cities
Jackie Robinson and Reese Lead POSL Star Lineup
Jackie Robinson and Pee Wee Reese of the Dodgers are nearing starting roles in the 16th annual all star game in Brooklyn on July 12. Robinson leads NL voting with 881,157 to Red Schoendienst’s 506,214, while Reese tops the NL chase by 111,808 votes over Marty Marion with 699,945. Balloting closes midnight Wednesday.
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Chicago
Jackie Robinson
Peewee Reese
Brooklyn
Robinson
Dodger
Red Schoendienst
St.Louis Cardinals
Schoendienst
Reese
Kimballton Tops Minden In Tenth In Iowa Western League
An unearned run in the tenth inning gave Kimballton a 1 0 victory over Minden at Minden. The loss drops Minden to two in league play as Kimballton climbs to a tie for first in the southern division behind John Christensen scoring on a Casky error and a bunt misplay. Meanwhile Waageman pitched a one hitter for a 3 0 Manilla win at Manilla. Elk Horn beat Walnut 4 1 on Clausen three hits, Neola defeated Persia 10 2. Vail dunked Paranen and Defiance beat Portsmouth 2 0 in other league games.
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Earling
Kimballton
Minden
John Christensen
Harold Casky
L. Poldberg
Christensen
Charles Waageman
Westphalia
Manilla
Elk Horn
Walnut
Clausen
Neola
Persia
Vail
Paranen Lt
Defiance
Portsmouth
Denver Bears sweep Omaha in twin bill
Denver, once last in the Western league, swept Omaha 2-1 and 6-2 in a historic doubleheader. Sammy Cooper defeated Hank Williams in a pitchers' duel of the opener, Ernie Johnson held tight in the nightcap, while Pueblo and Sioux City split with high-scoring nights behind the Soos. Des Moines also won the nightcap behind Elvin Stabelfeld as Lincoln and Des Moines split their series.
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Associated Press
Denver
Bears
Omaha
Pueblo
Sioux City
Soos
Dodgers
Lincoln
Des Moines
Athletics
Bruins
Hank Williams
Sammy Cooper
Williams
Ernie Johnson
Dodger
Elvin
Stubby
Stabelfeld
Riggs Regains Net Crown In Tough Budge Showdown Tone
Bobby Riggs wins the national professional tennis title in Forest Hills New York by defeating Donald Budge 0 7 3 6 6 3 7 5. Budge hails from Oakland California. Riggs from Altadena California secures his third pro crown in four years.
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Forest Hills
N. Y
Bobby Riggs
Donald Budge
Altadena
Calif
Budge
Oakland
Inaja Palm Reaches 100 Feet With 30 to 50 Foot Leaves
The Inaja palm of South America grows leaves 30 to 50 feet long and attains a height around 100 feet, highlighting its dramatic scale and tropical presence.
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South America
Nichol Honored With Hall of Fame Induction
Charles A. Nichols joins four others as Hall of Fame members in Cooperstown ceremony at the Baseball Hall of Fame shrine. Nichols, a noted major league pitcher, will take part in the induction events at the museum in Cooperstown New York.
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Baseball Hall of Fame
Charles A
Kid) Nichols
Cooperstown
N.Y
Fastest field in history chases NCAA golf title
The National collegiate golf tournament opened with a record 240 players from 69 colleges as medalist honors began. Low scores posted included a 63 by Bob Watson and Bo Winninger, while UCLA’s Ben Alyea led the driving with a 243-yard average amid early regional pairings and foursomes results.
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L. E. Skelley Ames
Ted Payseur
Northwestern University
N.C.A.A. Golf
Payseur
Ted
Iowa State College
San Jose College
Bo Winninger
Oklahoma A. & M
Gardiner Dickenson
Louisiana State
Harvie Ward
North Carolina
Watson
Ben Alyea
UCLA
Walter Peek
Cornell
Webb
Yost
Winters
Peek
Weekend Sports In Brief Poughkeepsie Regatta highlights
In Poughkeepsie University of California edged Washington to win the varsity race in 14 42.6 for three miles. Washington won the freshman race in 9 40.2 and the junior varsity in 16 flat.
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Associated Press
Poughkeepsie, N. Y
University of California
Washington
Tigers rout Yankees as Mullin belts trio of homers
Yesterday's Stars Batting-Pat Mullin of the Tigers slugged three home runs and a single, scored four times and drove in five runs in a 2-4 win over the Yankees. Red Munger of the Cardinals tossed a 2-0 shutout over the Braves, four hits allowed, plus his first major league homer.
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Associated Press
Pat Mullin
Tigers
Yankees
Red Munger
Cardinals
Braves
Atlantic Council Proceedings May 2 1949
Atlantic Council met in regular session May 2 1949 with Mayor Robert Wilburn presiding. The minutes of prior sessions were read and approved, treasurer and clerk reports placed on file, building permits granted for Ed Snyder east 7th street Floyd D Young 604 Chestnut street and curb cut for W A Johnson at LaVista place. Bonds for John A R Hansen E J Bopp and C D Marker approved. W V Hammer resigns as park commissioner and R W Flick appointed to fill vacancy. Claims approved and paid. Meeting adjourned.
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Council Chamber
Atlantic
Iowa
Ropom
Christensen
Pogge
Ed Snyder
East 7Th Street
Floyd D. Young
Chestnut Street
W. A. Johnson
LaVista Place
Prass
John A. R. Hansen
E. J. Bopp
C.D. Marker
W. VU. Hammer
Richardson
Pellett
Lund
R. W. Flick
Park Commission
W. A. Hammer
Pross
Robert Wilburn
Special Council Meeting Approves VFW Club Cheer Permit
May 3, 1949 council session approves a Class B club cheer permit for Veterans of Foreign Wars Club 3415 and bonds. The meeting lists council members Lund Richardson Pogge Pellett Pross Christensen and city solicitor C H Carl pro tem.
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Iowa
Council Chamber
Robert Wilburn
Lund
Richardson
Pellett
Pogge
Pross
Christengen
C. H. Carl
Veterans of Foreign Wars Club
Yeas
Pogxe
Christensen
Resolution on hearing plans for Atlantic Airport hangar
The Atlantic Iowa City Council adopted a resolution to hold a hearing on plans specifications and form of contract for the Atlantic Municipal Airport improvement including a 60 by 60 hangar and office building, sanitary sewer water supply and related work with an estimated cost not exceeding $6000. The hearing is set for May 16 1949 at 8 pm in the council chamber and a notice will be published at least ten days prior.
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Christensen
Atlantic Municipal
Atlantic
Iowa
Council Chamber
Yeas
Lund
Richardson
Pogge
Pross
Robert Wilburn
Funeral for Axel John Swanson Cousin of Essex Family
Griswold Mr and Mrs J E Swanson attend funeral rites at Essex Sunday for Axel John son and cousin of Mr Swanson. Take it easy on the road. Give yourself plenty of time. Don't speed or you may NEVER reach your destination.
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Griswold
J. E. Swanson
Essex
Axel Johnson
Mr. Swanson
Claims Allowed by Atlantic City Council May 1 1949
City accounts list payments to police officers and staff, clerks and laborers, plus supplies and services. Notable items include payments to Percy Jones 8179.70 and several smaller disbursements from vendors such as Dunn Milk Inspection and Frank McDermott.
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Atlantic City Council
Percy Jones
A. R. Lippincott
William Scarf
Frank Kreamer
Carrie Taylor
Hawley Bynch
E. J. Bopp
Glen Chase
Petty Cash
City
Iowa
Matt Parrott & Sons
Vic Foster
Atlantic Wholesale Grocery
Dunn Milk Inspection
C. A. Demick
N. W. Bell
Frank McDermott
Leslie Greenwalt
William Kief
Henry Picken
Chas. Ruttan
Charlie Foster
Sears Roebuck Co
Jobes Tire Electric
Atlantic Cafe
Frank Gaines
Atlantic News-Telegraph
Cece
John F. Lang
Lamberty Service
Building Supply Co
Borens Hardware
Crabtree & Garside
B and H Motors rout Mid City Bar 22 to 0 in Omaha game
Bob Pigaley pitched a two hitter for B H Motors while the Omaha club drilled 14 hits led by Pigaley and Junior Rush. Gene Heckom, Lan gsley, and Born struggled as B H benefited from walks and hit batters. B H meets Massena tomorrow night and faces Pickwick of Omaha Thursday in the motor-town showdown.
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Omaha
Bob Pigaley
Born
Junior Rush
M. Rush
Gene Heckom
Langsley
Pigsley
Atlantic
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McUconneleerate
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Emery Moegh
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