Washington Turns Back Tigers Twice
Washington Senators tightened their hold on second in the American League by sweeping both games of a doubleheader from the Detroit Tigers. rookies Ewald Pyle and Milo Candial won, with Pyle needing help from Alex Carl Fasquel in the opener. Detroit led early but Washington surged in the second game, aided by four runs in the sixth as Jim Vernon and teammates sparked a double steal and key hits.
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Milo Candial
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Alex Carl Fasquel
Candial Gove
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Alex Kampouns
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Pirates Take Double Bill From Giants
Pittsburgh strengthened third place in the National League by sweeping a doubleheader from the New York Giants 18 to 1 and 7 to 0 before 21,358 fans. The Pirates showcased heavy hitting led by rookie Huck Geary who homered with bases loaded, while Bobby Klingler limited the Giants to five singles in the opener. Geary and Lombardi paced a 14-hit attack in the first game, supporting Melton and Trinkkie on the mound. The second game featured strong pitching and a decisive Pirates win as they moved four of five in the series and 12 of 15 on the current home stand.
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Steelworkers Leader Claims Tory Plot Against Roosevelt
David J. MacDonald, secretary treasurer of the CIO United Steelworkers of America, accused President John L. Lewis of conspiring with top capitalists to discredit Roosevelt. He spoke at a District 2 convention in Huntington, arguing the aim is to trigger a period of reaction to undermine social reforms of the Roosevelt era.
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United Mine Workers Today
America
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Cousin Peter Churchill Becomes Citizen of U. S.
Salt Lake City reports that Cpl. Peter Spencer Churchill, 45, second cousin of Prime Minister Winston Churchill, became an American citizen tonight. Formerly employed by the London Daily Express, he took the oath yesterday in Salt Lake City.
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London Daily Express
Scoreboard roundup shows early NL and AL results
National League games include Pittsburgh 16 to 7 over New York and Cincinnati trailing. Boston 2 with Brooklyn 4 to 5. Chicago 3 to 1. American League scores list New York 2 10, St. Louis 1 6, Boston 4 3, Chicago 3 2, Philadelphia 12 0, Cleveland 5 5, Washington 5 8, Detroit 1 4. League schedule notes that American Leams were scheduled.
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Indians Split With Athletics in Doubleheader
In Philadelphia, the Cleveland Indians and Philadelphia Athletics split a twin bill. The A’s won 12 to 5 in the first game, then Salveson limited Cleveland to no runs in the second, a 0-0 shutout. Lew Boudreau, Roy Cullenbine and Salveson homered in the early frame as the A’s feasted on Reynolds and Dean.
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Baseball's 1940s style rosters show scattered stats
The fragmentary OCR lists players and teams from multiple leagues, mentioning names like Danigren Pillies and Lindell, with unclear numbers and affiliations. It hints at American and National League contexts, but the text is garbled and lacks a coherent event or outcome.
Stamper and Ducos Vie for War League Lead
DuPont tied Stamper Motors for the War Industrial league lead after a doubleheader at Nitro. Stamper and Viscose split games with DuPont driving a 4 for 20 hitting spree in game one while Stamper edged Viscose in ten innings thanks to a late double. In Kanawha Park, Carnegie defeated Carbide 6 3 in game one but lost 4 2 in the nightcap as errors and late runs decided the second contest.
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Sportsmen in Service at Great Lakes Naval Station
Former Charles ton high star Ace Peters returns to Great Lakes Naval Training Station as seaman second class after a furlough. He praises navy life and notes that home letters ease work. Bill Hanna, Chad Hanna, Toots Cavender, and Wilson Shelton also stationed there, with past high school exploits in football, basketball, and boxing noted.
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Chad) Hanna
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Grandmother Elephant Quiets Revolting Herd
Newark police spent an hour herding a skittish elephant herd into order at the railroad yard. Chief Elephant Trainer Terrell Jacobs used Ambherat's year-old Brandma to quiet the revelers, restoring calm as officers directed traffic and kept bystanders safe.
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Reds Break Sunday Jinx With Nine-Inning Win Over Braves
Cincinnati Reds top the Boston Braves 4 to 2 in the only game of a doubleheader before postponement of the second game. Elmer Riddle pitched a full nine, holding the Braves scoreless after the first inning. Gee Walker homered early for the Reds, while Charlie Workman went deep for the Braves. McCormick tied it with a ninth inning homer. Reds rally with a late run to seal the victory.
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Women golfers qualify today in Kanawha County event
The net qualifying round is held today for the Kanawha County women s tournament at Kana wha Country Club with matches starting tomorrow and running through Friday. Mrs KG Blubaugh is the defending champion.
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Dodgers Split Doubleheader With Cubs In Chicago
Chicago hosts Brooklyn in a twin bill, losing 4 3 in the opener before winning 11 5. The nightcap featured a scoring burst as 30,360 fans watched Chicago rally with five in the fourth and more in later innings. Dodger pitching stifled the Cubs early, while Whit Wyatt and Max Macon limited Chicago to five hits in game one.
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Yankees Sweep Twin Bill From Brownies
The New York Yankees swept both ends of a doubleheader from the St Louis Browns 2 to 1 and 10 to 6. Atley Donald earned his first win of the season in the opener, with Joe Gordon delivering a key single and Bill Johnson driving in the winning run. Hank Borowy pitched the nightcap, while Johnny Lindell homered in the first game and again in the seventh, as New York built and protected a sizable lead with timely hitting and solid bullpen work.
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Haegg Arrives in New York to Compete in U.S. Races
Ace Swedish runner Haegg lands in New York with plans to race in the National AAU championships and potentially face Rice at 5,000 meters on June 20. He notes seven world records and says he is past his peak at 24, aiming to compete in at least one U.S. event during a four week ocean voyage.
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Reds Trade Brewster for Phillies Outfielder Clay
The Cincinnati Reds announce a deal sending infielder Charley Brewster to the Phillies in exchange for outfielder Daii Clay. Clay had been with the Cardinals and was recently with Rochester before joining Philadelphia, marking a midseason roster move with Nashville context.
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Cincinnati Reds
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Roosevelt Son to Be Buried in Alaska
Maj Kermit Roosevelt who died June 4 in Alaska is expected to be buried there under wartime policy for overseas service members. The War Department announced the death of the 43 year old son of Theodore Roosevelt and indicated natural causes may have been involved.
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Kermit Roosevelt
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Work Resuming Pledged By Cleveland Unionists
Mayor Frank J. Laushe announced union leaders pledged to end a work stoppage by several hundred AFL Carmen and bus drivers on the East Side of the municipal system. The statement called the walkout unauthorized and warned instigators may be disciplined, signaling a resumption of service.
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