Detroit Wins 7th Straight Halting Bosox
Detroit defeats Boston 4 1 to extend its seven game winning streak, led by Rudy York two run homer in the first. Icky Higgins also homered and drove in a run as Johnny Gorshka allowed seven hits for his fifth win.
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Tobin Limits Reds With 4-0 Shutout for Braves
Boston ace Jim Tobin scattered three hits to blank Cincinnati and push his season shutout total to three as the Braves defeated the Reds 4-0. Tobe singled in the second and drove in two runs, with Phil Masi homering in the fourth and Elmer Nieman adding a double and Masi driving in Boston's fourth in the sixth. Ray Mueller and Eddie Miller accounted for the Reds’ two hits.
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Cincinnati Reds
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Boston Braves
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Reds Use Cuban Interpreter To Move Ramos To Syracuse
Boston June 2 Manager McKechnie of the Cincinnati Reds summoned Tomas De le Cruz, a Cuban pitcher, to translate as Chucho Ramos, a Venezuelan outfielder, is transferred to the Syracuse International League club. Ramos leaves with little playing time, but McKechnie notes he will have daily opportunities and improve.
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MicKechnie
Cincinnati Reds
Tomas de le Cruz
Chucho Hemos
Syracuse
MelKethnie
Ramos
Reds
Goorie
Rosen
Brooklyn Dodges
McKechnie
19 Year Old Hurler Impresses Callahan
Detroit June 2. Dick Callahan a 19 year old high school pitcher with a double no hit record in New Orleans baseball impressed Detroit Tigers manager Steve ONeill during a workout. Callahan, Navy medical discharge, showed a blazing fastball and has won 47 straight games for Holy Cross high securing the Louisiana state title. Interest from the Giants and Dodgers was reported as he plans to decide after returning home next week.
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Detroit
Dick Callahan
New Orleans
Detroit Tigers
Steve O'Neill
Callahan
George Digby
Holy Cross
New York Giants
Brooklyn Dodgers
Gasoline Distributors Face Coupon Debits in Bluefield Area
Nine gasoline distributors serving four dealers in Bluefield had 4677 gallons debited from ration accounts for the week ending Friday. The Office Price Administration enforcement division announced a one cent adjustment yesterday. May totals show 1510 gallons charged back to 219 dealers due to invalid and counterfeit coupons.
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Bluefield
Office
Price Administration
Lightweight Beau Jack Inducted Into Army Service
Beau Jack once world lightweight champion Sidney Walker of Augusta Ga was sworn into Army service at Fort Benning Georgia. He was assigned to a special training unit as announced by the public relations office.
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Fort Benning
Sidney Walker
Augusta
One-Armed Pete Gray Eyes Chance in Major Leagues
Atlanta June 2. Pete Gray a 26 year old one armed center fielder of the Memphis Chicks says he only wants a chance with a major league club. Gray, born Peter Weisner of Nanticoke, learned to throw with his left hand after losing his right arm, and has sparked attention from Doc Protho and Billy Evans who back his bid for the big time.
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Southern Assoc
Memphis Chicks
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Memphis
Doc Protho
Piiot
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Billy Evans
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New High Marks Set by Specials
New York stocks and railroad shares climbed in a volatile session as profits were cashed and new highs emerged in the specialty and rail indices. The market saw a record money supply at 22.112 billion and mixed gains among leaders such as Paramount, Loew’s, Fox, Warner Bros, and Willys-Overland, while several major names declined including U S Steel and Kennecott.
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Transportation Tie Up In St Louis Nears End
The St Louis transit strike affecting 600000 people ended as street car and bus operators of St Louis Public Service Co voted 820 to 899 to return to work. Union officials hoped workers would be back in trolleys and buses to handle late shifts after 3,500 employees walked out.
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National League and American League baseball results and schedules
Results show New York beats Pittsburgh 6 to 4 with Beaton contributing. Cincinnati defeats Chicago Philadelphia and St Louis at night. Detroit tops Boston 4 to 1. New York beats Cleveland and Washington beats Chicago at night. Probable pitchers listed for several matchups include New York at Cleveland and Washington at Chicago. A noted volume sale appears with face value 11,277.00 versus 14,861,000 on Thursday.
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Giants Catch Seven Straight as Ott Smashes Twice
New York Giants beat Pittsburgh 6 4 to extend winning streak to seven. Mel Ott slugged his 11th and 12th homers of the season, giving the Giants the lead in the first and seventh innings. Pirates rally with four runs in the seventh though Ott scored again over a 20 game span with eight homers.
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Army Seeks Women for Medical Corps Positions
An army recruitment drive targeting women for medical corps roles will begin in West Virginia next week. Staff Sgt. Lena M. Howard will supervise as district recruiter in Charleston, selecting qualified applicants for technician and technician aide posts. The program outlines specific qualifications for dental, X ray, optical, pharmacy, and laboratory roles, with training paths and direct assignments after basic training.
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Army Medical Corps
West Virginia
Lena M. Howard
Charleston
Howard
Fort Benjamin Harrison
Ind
Dental Technicians Training School
Pensive Seeks Belmont Triple Crown Bid Today
Pensive, Calumet Farm’s chestnut, aims for the Belmont Stakes to complete the Triple Crown after Derby and Preakness wins. Platter, Who Goes There, and Violence colt Pen sive vie for serious challenges as 40,000 fans pack Long Island track for a $3.5 million betting day.
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P—Per ‘Sive
Warren Wright
Calumet Farm
Long Island
Platter
George D. Widener
Pensivn
Hyperion
Pensive
Bert Mulholand
Johnny Longden
Eddie Arcaro
Conn McCreary
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Services Build Athletic Fields After Conquests
New York June 2 Sports notes recount Lt Comdr James Crowley detailing Seabees rapid construction of airstrips followed by sports fields in the South Pacific. Nine baseball fields, two football fields, three tennis courts, five handball courts, and three boxing rings were built as recreation. Crowley recalls meeting Gene Tunney and later signs to coach Boston in the NFL after the war.
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South Pacific
Scere
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U.S
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Gene
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Fordham
Convicted Mass Killer Attacks Prison Guard
Austin Cox, the five‑victims mass killer from Ozden Utah, facing execution by firing squad on June 19, assaulted death row guard Lester H. Gogle with a improvised knife made from a sharpened spoon. Gogle’s lip was gouged during the routine death row inspection as Cox leaped into the cell amid prior escape attempts and repeated attacks on guards.
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Jim Crowley To Coach Sampson Naval Eleven
Lt. Comdr. James Crowley, former Fordham coach, returned from the Pacific and, on a brief home visit, announced he will coach the Sampson naval eleven next fall at Sampson New York.
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Oklahoma Coach Advocates Kicking Out of Bounds to Prevent Injuries
Newey Snottery Luster, longtime Oklahoma coach, explains he ordered kickouts to out of bounds to avoid injuries during kickoffs when short on players. He criticizes inside kicks and suggests a tee could help longer kicks while recalling his 1920 team and Blew Six title run.
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Newey Snottery Luster
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Dhaser
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Andy Kerr
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Navy
Cubs Sign 18 Year Old Pitcher Tex Ely
Upper Darby Pennsylvania reports Tex Ely an 18 year old high school pitcher at Upper Darby has signed with the Chicago Cubs. Ely did not pitch for the school team this year due to state scholastic rules preventing athletes after eight semesters from playing.
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Crowley Signs With Boston Yankees Football Team
New York June 2 Lt Comdr James E Crowley formally signed to coach the Boston Yankees of the National Professional football League after the war. The contract length and finances are not disclosed. Crowley, a Notre Dame Four Horsemen member and Fordham coach, will begin duties June 22 with Herb Kopf leading a temporary staff. He recently returned from the South Pacific where he led fleet recreation at Espiritu Santo and served on Adm Haleys staff. The article also notes horse racing entries and stakes details with multiple entrants and contenders for a $5000 added National Stallion stakes.
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Market Report From Pittsboro Produce Market
Pittsburgh area market notes show moderate demand for produce with steady to improving activity. Prices listed include several items, with Triumphs around 4.00 to 4.15 per unit and other regional listings reflecting agricultural output and dealer activity in early June trade.
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Commission Approves Armstrong-Davis Bout in MSG Fight
New York June 2. The welterweight bout between Henry Armstrong of Los Angeles and Al Davin of New York was approved by the New York State Boxing Commission for Madison Square Garden on June 15. Earlier Promoter Mike Jacobs was ordered to halt ticket sales and to remove publicity for the 1 round spectacle.
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Los Angeles
Bummy Davin
New York State Boxing Commission
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Phelan
Carnegie Triumphs Over DuPont 12 to 4 in Park Showdown
Carnegie captured a 12 to 4 win over DuPont at Kanawha Park last night. The victory marked Carnegie’s third win this season against two defeats for DuPont, which suffered its fourth loss in all starts.
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Charles Town Horse Show Set for June 14 15
Prizes ranging from 90 to 100 dollars will be awarded at the annual Charles Town horse show on June 14 and 15. Breeders from West Virginia Maryland and Virginia are expected to enter. Heavy draft stock judged first day and thoroughbreds second day.
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