Ferriss Wins Seventh Straight as Red Sox Beat Indians
Boston rookie Dave Ferriss earns his seventh consecutive win with a five hit effort to beat Cleveland 6 to 2. He has defeated all American League rivals except Washington. Felix Mackiewicz drives in a run for the Indians with a fourth inning single.
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Tigers Shut Out Yankees In Sixteenth Start Of Year
Detroit beat New York 2 0 as Les Mueller allowed only two singles in his first start of the season. Rudy York Cramer and Outlaw drove in runs in the fourth inning after a double steal scare. Cramer scored on the play while Webb was tagged between first and home. no stolen base was recorded.
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City Playgrounds Open For Registration Today
Bluefield West Virginia plans four white playgrounds and two for Negro children plus a recreation center for the summer. Locations include Wadefield Easley Field East End and Bluefield Virginia. Registration starts today at 1 PM with supervision by Tony Lotito and staff.
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Heavy Dough For Pros In 1945 All American
Chicago May 31 A total purse of 60233 in war bonds and stamps will be the prize winning stake in the 1945 all American golf tournaments to be held July 23 to 29 at the Tom O Shanter country clubGeorge B S May sponsor and club president announced tonight The 1945 purse for the three way meet exceeds last year's 42000 First prize in the all American men open will be 13600 surpassing last year's 13362 won by Byron Nelson.
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Results Yesterday and Tonight's Baseball Scores
Yesterday Cincinnati beat Philadelphia 8 to 1. Brooklyn defeated Pittsburgh 6 to 4. St. Louis edged Boston 9 to 4. Tonight two night games feature Voiselle and Donnelly in St Louis, Davis versus Walters in Brooklyn Cincinnati, and Cooper or Andrews against Erickson in Chicago with Senens facing Roe in Pittsburgh.
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Baseball Scores and Matchups Across League Night Schedule
American League results include Boston 6 Cleveland 2 Philadelphia 3 Chicago 2 Detroit 2 plus St. Louis 5 Washington 2. Present day games list Cleveland at New York Reynolds Bevens Borowy. Detroit at Boston Wilson Trout O Neill. St Louis at Philadelphia Jakucki Knerr Flores. Chicago at Washington Grove Wolff. Also note military meat allocation at 24 percent this year vs 16 percent last year.
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Golf's Development Stalled by Service Says AP Writer
AP sports writer notes that golf players in the armed forces face slow development due to scarce facilities and time. He argues this may allow current stars to dominate major tournaments for years, while other sports see fighters mature after service. He also mentions baseball umpire tension in Mexico and Leo Durocher fine for actions. He cites average ages of American League players and a recent Scranton win with unusual scoring.
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Pete Gray Teaches New Outfield Trick to Veterans
Washington and St Louis star Pete Gray demonstrated a new outfield technique to veterans at Walter Reed hospital. He practiced backhand catches and a basketball pivot to throw, aided by manager Luke Sewell. Gray credited footwork and timing, and noted the praise and high expectations from fans.
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Apprentice Jockey Edens Stars At Charles Town Races
Charles Town W V May 31 Apprentice Jockey Bobby Edens rode three winners on the eight race program including Valley Dirk in the Potomac purse. Valley Dirk won by five lengths at 1.21 for 6 1 2 furlongs paying 4.80. Edens also won the daily double totaling 56 60.
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Violet Ray Pursues 30th Win in Ten-Round Bout
Violet Ray the 193 pound heavyweight from Hastings Florida seeks his 30th straight victory as he faces Larry Lane of Trenton New Jersey in a ten round bout at the Coliseum promoted by Jack Kearns. Ray has 28 knockout wins to date.
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American Association: Toledo 4 Columbus 2
Scores show Toledo over Columbus 4 to 2 in an American Association game. Kansas City posted 1 11 and a 3 6 result unclear. Indianapolis led Louisville 14 but the line cuts off before final outcome.
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Field Narrows For Big Race At The Derby
The 71st Kentucky Derby field narrows to about a bakers dozen as Free for All is scratched after a tendon issue. Hoop Jr. departs for Kentucky after a Wood Memorial performance, while Jeep and Alexis join from the Wood divisions. The eastern contingent shrinks to three as the rest of the lineup looks to Kentucky trains and Western entry Sea Swallow with more up for grabs among listed contenders.
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Pony Ballet Wins Third Straight Delaware Park Feature
Pony Ballet a speedy 6 year old mare owned by Mrs. Robert H Heighe of Bel Air Md won the Mill Creek purse a six furlong feature at Delaware Park ridden by Ray Arduini. She set the pace finishing three quarters in 1 12 on a fast track with 116 pounds and led by four lengths. Lawlast outgamed Wise Advice and Army Belle for second with Valdia Brave close behind.
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Million Buck Gate Expected For Game In Shreveport
A million dollar gate is targeted for a war bond charity baseball game on June 20 at Camp Livingston and Barksdale field in Shreveport linking with the seventh war loan drive. The Camp Livingston team features Sgt. Pete Reiser, while the Barksdale team is managed by Phil Mazzeo and includes several former pros.
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Judd Sold to Phillies by Red Sox
Oscar Judd a 35 year old Canadian left handed pitcher was sold by the Boston Red Sox to the Philadelphia Phillies for the waiver price. He will report to the Phillies in Pittsburgh tomorrow.
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Piedmont League Scores Report
Portsmouth beats Norfolk 5 to 3, Lynchburg defeats Roanoke 7 to 6, Newport News tops Richmond 11 to 8 in Piedmont League results.
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Cavaliers Eye Victory At Heptagonal Games In Annapolis
University of Virginia track team travels to Annapolis for the heptagonal meet with Navy, Columbia, Cornell, Dartmouth, Pennsylvania and Princeton. Contenders include Bill McBratney and Buck Whitlock in discus, Carrington and Duda in pole vault, and Ward Speer in high jump as Army and Yale are absent.
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Three College Aces Sign With New Club
Lt Don Griffin former University of Cincinnati halfback Norm Verry Southern California guard on the Trujans 1943 Rose Bowl team and William Hillenbrand former Indiana backfield star have signed contracts to play with the Chicago football team in the All America conference announced by John L Keeshin owner of the Chicago All American club
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