Boston Fans See 11th Straight Win in Major Baseball Streak
Boston Red Sox stretch to an 11 game winning run led by Joe Dobson shoring up pitching alongside Tex Hughson and Dave Ferriss. Ted Williams hits over .400, Johnny Pesky tops with a .430 average as Boston tops the American League.
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Tex Hughson
Dave Ferris
Mickey Harris
Joe Dobson
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Hal Newhouser
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Okla
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Rudy York
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Johnny Pesky
Dominic Dimaggio
Hal Wagner
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New York Yankees
Chicago
Thornton Lee
Steve ._O'Neill
Detroit
Virgil Trucks
Philadelphia
Walt Masterson
Washington
Baseball's Future Hinges on Chandler and the Guild
Cincinnati May 7. From the viewpoint of an interested outsider the current labor dispute presents a chance for Commissioner A B Chandler to act decisively. The piece notes lack of strong action from baseball leaders, mentions injunctions by the Yankees and Dodgers, and suggests a new form of contract to curb the guild’s concerns amid looming offers.
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A. B. Chandler
Baseball Ranch
Chandler Dan Work
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Dodgers
Clark Griffith
Chandler
Mexico
Happy
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London
Major League Leaders in Batting and Pitching
National League leaders include Musial of St. Louis with a .416 batting average and 34 RBIs, Hopp of Boston with 5 runs, and Reiser of Brooklyn with 7 stolen bases. American League leaders feature Pesky of Boston with a .430 average and 23 runs, Doerr and Williams leading RBIs, and Chandler of New York with 4 0 pitching.
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Brooklyn
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Pittsburgh
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Chicago
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Yankees and Dodgers clash with Mexican League in court
In New York and St Louis courts, the Yankees and Dodgers seek to halt Mexican League raids on players led by Jorge Pasquel. Judge Hulen in St Louis issues a temporary restraining order with May 14 hearing set for permanent injunction. Bernardo Pasquel vows to press for higher salaries and legal action. Rickey pledges resistance.
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Wide Open Southern Association Battle Sees Tie Atop Standings
Memphis and New Orleans share first place after Atlanta pitcher Bill Ayers threw a three hit shutout in a 1 0 win over the former leaders. New Orleans beat Chattanooga 5 4, Mobile tops Nashville 5 4, keeping the leaders within two games as Atlanta sits 1 1/2 back and Chattanooga 2 behind. Tonight Memphis visits Atlanta, Nashville hosts Mobile, Chattanooga travels to New Orleans, Little Rock faces Birmingham.
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PGA Summer Tour Opens in Texas with Houston Event
The nations top golfers begin the PGA summer tour in Texas with 25000 in prize money. Houston hosts a 10000 tournament of champions at River Oaks Country Club from Thursday to Sunday. Ben Hogan leads money list and is favored to win the Houston event. Next week the tour moves to Fort Worth for the 15000 Colonial National InvitationMay 16-19 at the course of the last National Open.
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Alabama Dominates Mississippi in Final Set, 13-5
The Alabama Crimson Tide defeated the University of Mississippi 13 to 5 in the closing game of a two game series. Alabama capitalized on seven Ole Miss errors with three big innings including a six run seventh. Pitcher Blackie Bellis allowed nine hits as Alabamainailed the win with Gambrell Woodward Roberts and Reed listed in the lineup.
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Indefinite Rest Prescribed For Pirates Star Rip Sewell
Truitt Rip Sewell regains use of his left side and clears his mind after a reported pseudo stroke. Doctors say rest indefinite, with a possible return to pitching unclear. Sewell originated the blooper ball and has a career record of 112 wins 77 losses since 1938. he collapsed in the Pittsburgh clubhouse after relief was summoned in a 5-4 loss to Brooklyn.
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Pirates
Three professors debate stove height in mountain cabin
A trio of college professors touring a cabin discuss why the stove sits three feet above the floor. Their theories range from heat ascent to air flow and wood storage until a grizzled guide reveals the stove was raised due to insufficient pipe to reach the roof.
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Hairdresser pride prompts dye joke in light verse
A collage of quips and cartoons. A humor page touches on a zoo scene with an angry elephant and a tiny mouse, a Decatur father and slap, a grave digger trapped underground, and fielding jokes about marriage and manners.
Early Roman Trees Seen as Sacred Deities
In ancient Rome forests were regarded as magical and sacred with each tree personified as a deity. Cutting a tree was punishable by law, reflecting the era’s strong reverence for nature and divine guardianship.
Hectic Game Sends Tigers to Savannah Loss in Marathon
Augusta league leaders the Tigers fall 16-14 to Savannah after a 3 hour 45 minute game in which Savannah racks 20 hits and seven pitchers see action. Jacksonville trims Charleston 7-5 to stay within one game. Macon loses 10-7 to Columbia. Columbus drops 9-2 to Greenville amid six errors.
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Tigers
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Standings Report From Various Leagues and Cities
Standings show Chicago 2 New York 1 Detroit 3 Philadelphia 1 Washington 7 Cleveland 4 Boston 7 5 St Louis 5 4 No games scheduled Southern Association Mobile 5 Nashville 4 New Orleans 5 Chattanooga 4 Atlanta 1 Memphis 0 Little Rock at Birmingham Iain South Atlantic Columbia 10 Macon 7 Greenville 9 Columbus 2 Jacksonville 7 Charleston 5 Savannah 16 Augusta 14
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Georgia Florida Scores From Waycross and Nearby Games
Waycross hosts games with Georgia teams defeating Albany 6 to 8, Americus 12 to 1, Tallahassee 1 to 0, Thomasville 5 to 2, Cordele 2 to 8, Moultrie 8 to 4, and Valdosta 4 to 2 in a regional scoreboard roundup.
Meadow Gold Blankets Junior Raiders 9-0 in City League
Briscoe's Junior Raiders remain undefeated in the City League with a 9-0 victory over Meadow Gold. Billy Sherrill, Harry Brewer, and Bill Sparkman paced a 2-0 first inning lead and 3-0 third inning surge, while Ed Johnson allowed only one hit as Garrison’s no-hit prospects surfaced in earlier action.
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Rams Rally Past Vicksburg in 3-2 Anniston Win
In Southeastern League action the Anniston Rams upset league leader Vicksburg 3 to 2 at home. Meridian fell to Selma 10 to 6 after a late inning surge, Pensacola beat Montgomery 8 to 4, and Gadsden closed out Jackson 12 to 8.
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AMERICUS STILL ON TOP IN GEORGIA FLORIDA LEAGUE
Americus maintained first place as Moultrie and Waycross chased in a tight upper division. Asmer pitched four strong innings in a 12 to 1 win over Tallahassee. Moultrie beat Valdosta 8 to 4 on 13 hits. Waycross totaled 14 hits to down Albany 8 to 6. Kinney limited Cordele to six hits as Thomasville won 5 to 2.
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Line Scores From Early Baseball Games Across Cities
Summary of multiple line score results from games featuring teams in St. Louis Boston Cleveland Washington Chicago New York Philadelphia Nashville Mobile Chattanooga New Orleans Memphis Atlanta and Little Rock with details on pitchers batters and final tallies. Games include 5 7 4 runs by St Louis Boston Cleveland Washington and others with various pitching swaps and late innings outcomes.
Coach Resigns Over Housing Shortage at Santa Clara
Santa Clara California May 6 The housing shortage cost Santa Clara University its football coach Larry Mullins a Knute Rockne era halfback Mulins resigned after five months of searching for housing for his wife and six children the resignation was accepted by the Athletic board
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Moon) Mullins
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Boxing manager James J. Johnson dies at 70
James J. Johnson, a boxing manager famed worldwide, died at his New York home from a heart attack at age 70. The report notes his prominence in the boxing world and his sudden passing.
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Bruins Boss Refuses Night Baseball Plans
P K Wrigley opposes night games for the Chicago Cubs despite other majors moving to electric lights. He says baseball is a daytime sport and wrapped those plans in moth balls. The Red Sox voted to install lamps in 1947, leaving Detroit and the NL champions as the only lightless teams. Cubs attendance nears 180000 in eight home appearances this season including a double header and a Saturngee game with the Cardinals drew 40887.
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Bowling Race Near Home Stretch in Valley Classic League
Tennessee Valley faces Grants tonight in the Classic Bowling League as the loop race enters its final five weeks. Each team has 16 games left after the schedule. Garrison's meets Gregg and Decatur Transit plays In galls in tonight's lineup.
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Snuff Consumption Reaches Twenty Percent in United States
Over the past decade snuff use has remained at about 20 percent among U S adults, according to surveys. Health officials note persistent use despite rising awareness and regulation.
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