Shoun Throws No Hit No Run Shoun Beats Boston
Cincinnati’s Clyde Shoun blanked Boston 1-0 on Chuck Aleno’s homer as Tobin’s no hitter pace is matched by Shoun. Cards explode for nine in first vs Philadelphia and Dodgers, Giants, Yankees, Athletics add wins. Boston, St. Louis not scheduled. other results shift early-season pitching vs hitting debates.
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Associated Press
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Clyde Shoun
Sim Tobin
Shout
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Chuck Aleno
Tobin
St. Louis Cardinals
Philadelphia
Brooklyn
Chicago
New York Giants
Pittsburgh
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Bucky Walters
Ernie Koob
Rob “Green
the Browne
Shoah
Chet Covington
Scranton
Phillies
Emil Verban
Dixie Welker
Dodgers
Hal Gregg
Walker
Pirates
Yankees
Walt Daubiel
Frankie Hayes
Hollywood
Athletics
Detroit
Mike Guerra
Washington
Hillis Layne
Cleveland
St. Louis
Railroads See Higher Profits In 1942 Than 1929
Profits for railroads in 1942 exceeded pre depression levels of 1929, signaling strong wartime demand and enduring expansion in the railway sector despite earlier downturns.
Scores from Major Leagues on Friday
Associated Press roundup shows American League results with Philadelphia 6 Detroit 2 New York 10 Chicago 2 Washington 4 Cleveland 3 in 1 innings only games scheduled National League matches New York 8 Pittsburgh 7 Cincinnati 1 Boston 9 St Louis 11 Philadelphia 6 Brooklyn 14 Chicago 3 Southern Association Birmingham 10 Nashville 3 only game scheduled.
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Chicago
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Boston
Rts
Associated Press
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Rite
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Chattanooga
Memphis
Atlanta
Little Rock
Knoxville
New Orleans
Troop 19 Holds Weeknight Scout Meeting
Troop 19 met Monday May 15 at 7 30 PM in the First Methodist church. Scoutmaster Syer led the session with patrols planning weekly meeting times locations and games. Fifteen Scouts attended of whom thirteen were registered. the group sang two patriotic songs and discussed camporee and park opening before enjoying tractor and relay games.
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First Methodist Church
Syer
America
America the Beautiful
Cullman girl wins prize in cancer poster contest
Joy Patrick of Walker county won first prize a $50 war bond in a poster contest sponsored by the Alabama division of the Women’s Field Army of the American Society for the Control of Cancer. Mary Ann Bowen of Cullman county took second and Jesse Bradford of Colbert county third, each receiving $25 war bonds.
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Montgomery
Joy Patrick
Walker County
Alabama
Women’s Field Army
The
American Society For the Control On Cancer
Mary Ann Bowen
Cullman County
Jesse Bradford
Colbert Ea
WFA
Erskine Ramsay
Birmingham
Olry
Cancer
Headquarters
Scouts Parade Before Flag With Anthem And Benediction
The Scouts assembled in troop formation before the flag spotlighted by flash lights and sang the National Anthem. Scoutmaster Syer led the benediction, reported by Troop Scribe and Reporter Fred Murray Murdock.
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Syer
Fred Murray Murdock
Barons Beat Nashville to Stretch SA Lead
The Birmingham Barons won their 13th game of the season by routing Nashville 10 to 3. Howard Fox allowed 11 hits while earning the win and Birmingham collected 20 hits led by Fox and batters Thaxton Stowe and Sipek. Prothro noted improvements after preparing for Chattanooga series.
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Barons
Atlanta
Johnny Riddle
Nashville
Vols
Vol
Russ Meyers
Red Lucas
Howard Fox
Baron Hurler
Bill Thaxton
John Stowe
Riddle
Dick Sipek
Doc Prothro
Chattanooga
Frank Veverka
Ellis Kinder
Prothro
Buster Chatham
Southern Association
Belmont Park betting reach shows potential four million gate
New York bettors eye Belmont Park totals after last Saturday's crowd of 59 293 and 3 369 385 handled. Promoter Mike Jacobs estimates losses from winter boxing events. Bill Brandt notes Jim Tobin is the only major league pitcher to throw a no hitter and hit a home run in the same game.
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Belmont Park
Figger Filberts
Belmont
Mike Jacobs
St. Nick's
Bill Brandt
Jim Tobin
A Refreshing Yarn from 1887 Saloon Baseman Chase
Retired San Francisco police captain Harry O'Dea recalls a Sacramento Alta bat against Stockton in 1887. He bunts, dashes past the first baseman, hops a fence into a saloon, and orders a beer while the runner on third scores. Charley Selna chases him inside. Rules were different then.
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Harry O'Dea
San Francisco
O'Dea
Sacramento Altas
Stockton
Charley Selna
Scraps and Notes on Football and Sports Figures
Syracuse U undecided on fall football. Creighton Miller of Notre Dame to decide on pro offer or join Ed McKeever’s staff. Dellicurti and Dorazio linked to Dr William Spielberg map remakes. Benfwranger compiles Pittsburgh Symphony program notes. Charlie Schanz, Phillies rookie, 17 wins last season with San Diego. Camp Sibert and Camp Campbell lead Southern Service baseball tourney entries. Billy Soose and Bob Steuber linked to Navy transfers and football scoring.
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Pittsburgh _ symphony orchestra
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Charlie Schanz
Phillies
San Diego
Phils
Charlie Chan
Giants
Camp Sibert
Ala
20Th Armored Division
Camp Campbell
Southern Service
Chattasfooga
Tenn
Spud Chandler
Billy Soose
Navy
Great Lakes
Bradford
Bob Steuber
American softball tryouts begin as 120 seek six teams
Peru Illinois May 16 120 girls audition for the all American girls professional ball league under six managers including five ex major leaguers Marty McManus Max Carey Claude Jonnard Bert Niehoff Jack Kloza and Johnny Gottselig The six teams will include Minneapolis Milwaukee Racine Kenosha South Bend and Rockford with 90 kept for the six squads.
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Max Carey
Claude Jonnard
Bert Niehoff
Jack Kloza
Johnny Gottselig
Chicago Blackhawks
Iowa Seahawks star athlete on trips gains top popularity
A note highlights a baseball and track athlete from Iowa Seahawks rated the school's most popular figure while on trips. He is also described as a star with a harmonica showcasing broader talents beyond sports.
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Iowa Seahawks
Walker-Far In The Lead In Major League Batting Pace
New York May 16. Dixie Walker extends the Brooklyn lead as May ends with Walker at the top in the National League and Thurman Tucker pacing the American League. Bob Swift and Phil Weintraub are among sharp hitters while Max Macon Danny Litwhiler and Stan Musial post strong averages for their clubs.
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New York
Dixie Walker
Brooklyn Neelders
Thurman Tucker
Chicago
Mice Eren
Yankees
Dow
Cohatk i
Tucker
White Sox
Bob Swift
Detroit
Buddy Hall
A’s
Gil Torres
George Myatt
Washington
Ford Garrison
Philadelphia
Garrison
Boston
Walker
Phil Weintraub
Giants
Max Macon
Braves
Danny Litwhiler
Stan Musial
St. Louis
Colombia Leads Emerald Supply and Platinum Output
Colombia remains the world’s leading emerald source and ranks second to Russia in platinum production, highlighting its key role in precious minerals.
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Colombia
Russia
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