Pirates Beat Reds 9-1 in Doubleheader Opener
Pittsburgh trumped Cincinnati 9-1 as Max Butcher held Reds to seven hits and Ed Heusser blanked them in a 4-0 first game. Heusser earned his third shutout, while Gerry Walter drove in the Reds lone run in the sixth.
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Oil Men Elect WV Acknowledges Local Industry Meet
Local oil men affiliated with the West Virginia Petroleum Association met at the West Virginia hotel and elected W. Caton of Gulf Oil as president W. N. Shartz of American Oil as vice president and H. H. Stuckshaw of Shell Oil as secretary treasurer. The group pledged support to car conservation and discussed maintenance and preventing excess taxes and restrictions on the petroleum industry.
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Meat Loaf Fire at Woolworths Kitchen
Firemen responded to a Woolworth five and ten store blaze at 12 15 PM. Crews found smoke confined to the kitchen and only the burned meat loaf suffered damage.
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Watch Recovered By Bluefield Police
Bluefield police recovered a railroad man's watch believed stolen. Acting chief Cecil C. Weddle said initials were on the back and the owner may reclaim it by presenting at the police department for identification.
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Embree Sprints Indians Past Tigers 9-0 In Final Game Before Draft
Charles Embree hurled a complete game shutout to lift the Cleveland Indians over Detroit 9 to 0 in his last appearance before induction into the armed forces. He allowed six hits and struck out eight, with Don Ross and Al Cihocki driving in key runs as Cleveland built a 4-0 lead by the fourth.
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Roundup Of Race News From U S Tracks
Thoroughbred racing results from Belmont Park, Delaware Park, Hawthorne, Churchill Downs, Wheeling Downs, and Charles Town feature Elizabeth Graham, Blue Wings, New Moon, Grey Days, Navy Cross, True Lass and other notable runners. Jockeys Johnny Gilbert Billy Nichols and others secure multiple wins amid large crowds and sizable handle across eight tracks.
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Case Torres and Binks top errors with mixed NY Wash game notes
Errata list includes Crosetti Donald Clift Vaughn Lindell Etten Grimes. Lindell Etten lead with four RBIs while Binks Crosetti Martin Grimes also drive runs. Stirmweiss hits a lone three base shot. multiple double plays noted including interactions with Kuhel and Clift. New York left on base six Wash ten. Heefner three walks Donald one. time 1 58 attendance about five thousand.
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Alexis Takes Spotlight At Downs Track
Alexis heads a field of 16 three year olds prepping for the $75,000 Kentucky Derby mile and one quarter at Churchill Downs. workouts include 2:05 3/5 for the derby distance, with Count Fleet clocked time from 1940s precedent. Tiger Rebel and Misweet among notable entries and plans to run.
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Betty Jameson Leaves Amateurs for Pro Golf Career
Betty Jameson, 26, former national women's amateur champion, signs a pro contract with a sports equipment maker and heads to Springfield Massachusetts to discuss golf equipment ideas. She plans exhibitions and clinics while continuing tournament play, aiming to enter the Spokane open in August. Her 1939 and 1940 titles bookend a spring return that featured a 72-hole charity match against Mrs. George Zaharias.
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War Charities
National League Results From Yesterday and Today’s Schedule
Yesterday the National League saw Cincinnati win 4 to 1 and Brooklyn defeat New York 6 to 3 with a 14 inning game. Pittsburgh was blanked 9 to 0 by the Giants as New York also posted a 3 to 0 tally. Today's slate includes Boston at Philadelphia with Cooper and Hutch facing Schang and Wyatt, Cincinnati at Pittsburgh under Walters and Roe, and Chicago at St Louis with Creel or Brecheen expected to start.
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Unclear MLB Scores and Pitcher Matchups Reported
Fragmentary box score notes list New York a 13 to 3 and 3, Washington 3 to 7, Cleveland 9, and local “Chiever Only” games. Pitchers Zuber and Leonard shown with records 0-1 and 4-2. Flores Knerr face Ferriss Woods in Philadelphia Boston clash, Black Chicago Jokuck Detroit mention, Cleveland Overmire 3-1 versus unknown opponent.
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Foreign athletes and wartime loyalties amid Europe’s end
Postwar reports list athletes including Max Schmeling Charley Hoff Jean Borotra and Georges Carpentier among those tied to the war era. Schmeling faced Allied remarks Baying about Louis while Borotra Charley Hoff and Carpentier endured mixed reputations for Nazi affiliations and later stance.
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Jack Sharkey
Nun's Poverty Vow Sparks Jamaica race track sale
A New York nun's vow of perpetual poverty may force the sale of the Jamaica race track once valued at millions. William Helis of New Orleans bids $4,000,000 for control of the track once owned by Wood and Corbett heirs, with bids from other New York City track interests.
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Seven State Entries in Irvin Cobb Open Golf
Paducah Kentucky plans the ninth Irvin Cobb Open on June 23 24 at Edwin J Paxton Park. Amateurs from seven states Ken tuck Tennessee Arkansas South Illinois Indiana and Georgia compete for 300 in prizes in a 36 hole medal format. About 170 amateurs and 25 professionals chase separate cash awards including the 100 Ray Jacobs gold cup and smaller prizes for runners up.
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Baseball Roundup Reflects Front Office Talks and Pitching Troubles
In New York on June 5 Whitney Wart discusses baseball trends and personalities. He notes Happy Chandler’s possible role as commissioner, Bucky Walters’ return to form with the Reds, and the Phillies’ persistent underperformance. He mentions Mel Ott’s $500 fine on Bill Voiselle, the Giants’ big three, and shifting standings across the leagues.
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Dodds Turns Minister of the Gospel After Track Career
Gil Dodds world indoor mile record holder announced he will retire from competitive track to focus on evangelism with the Chicago Youth for Christ organization. The nine parson plans to help high school boys and pursue evangelistic work while not seeking a pastorate. He also noted Swedish star Gunder Haegg plans to return to the U S next summer.
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Pavot Debuts in Withers at Belmont Park
Walter N. Jefford's two year old Pavot makes his debut in Belmont Park's Withers mile for $25,000 against nine rivals. Trainer Oscar White points him to the race as a top prep for Preakness and Belmont stakes, with early odds around 4 to 1. Other runners include Pair of Coincidence Cockstader Sir Francis Adonis and Greek Warrior.
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Weirton High Pitcher Steve Dishauzi Nets State Title
Johnson 44 Hal Turpin 42 and Carl Pischer 40 note a standout southpaw Steve Dishauzi of Weirton High School who led the team to the state title. He pitched a no hitter in a 1-0 win over Trap Hill and a two hitter in a 1-0 victory over Huntington East, allowing only one hit in the game against Paspersbears.
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