BARONS FALL TO VOLS IN BRISTLING LOSS
In a bristling game Nashville topped Birmingham 6 to 4 as umpire Steamboat Johnson ejected manager Johnny Riddle and two players after a tense dispute. Walter Flager argued a called third strike, drawing further uproar, while Little Rock and Memphis also posted big wins in the slate of games.
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Steamboat Johnson
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Redate
Bobby” Mattick
Little Rock
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Grover Bowers
Blackie Thompson
Joe Clears
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Ford Motor Aids Junior Baseballers Nationwide
Ford Motor Company and its dealers will support the Ameri can Legion's 17th annual Junior Baseball program aiding over 20 000 teams. Local Ford dealer Small wood Motor Co. announced the effort with sponsors trophies uniforms and equipment from participating dealers nationwide.
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Williams Wins Unanimous Decision Sets Up Angott Bout
Ike Williams earns a shot at Sammy Angott after a unanimous nine three decision over Luther White in Philadelphia. Williams weighed 135 1 4 pounds to Whites 136 1 2 and will box Angott at Shibe Park in June.
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Philadelphia
Ike Williams
Luther
Gray in making catch rules draw 1 200 word ruling
Southern Association President Billy Evans rules Pete Gray of Memphis must be treated as any other player. The decision defines when Gray legally catches a fly ball after a Birmingham game controversy, stating the catch is complete when Gray describes an arc with ball in glove under his arm and the batter is out.
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Southern Association
Billy Evans
Pete Gray
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Birmingham
Paul Blackard
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Skeet and trapshooting eyes postwar revival
After World War II ends, leaders of skeet and trapshooting predict a surge in competitors as civilians gain access to ammunition. The National Skeet Shooting Association cancels the wartime Grand American but the Grand American Handicap will run with bring your own shells on Aug 23–25 at Vandalia. Ray E. Loring says service members will seek postwar competition. Henry E. Ahlin notes stockpiles may be released for civilian use once hostilities end. La Paz Bolivian canyon context appears in error.
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New York
Henry E. Ahlin
Boston
National Skeet Shooting Association Inc
Ray E. Loring
Vandalia
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Loring
Army
Navy
Ahlin
Ambitious Contenders Eye Better Record This Season
Teams aim to improve on last year with several candidates showing potential. Player performances and coach strategies signal a refreshed push for higher standings and tougher schedule highlights.
Lanier Hangs In Air as NL Unfinished Game Looms
The National League race features Max Lanier’s five game win streak left hanging by an unfinished game with the Phillies and Reds planning to complete it later in June. Hank Borowy and Thurman Tucker boost Chicago as Philadelphia and St Louis win. Cincinnati and Boston split an all shutout series. Dodgers roll over Cubs while Pirates and Giants see delays.
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Chicago
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Thurman Tucker
Philadelphia
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Boston
Incinnati
Nate Andrews
Reds
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Bill Nicholson
Ival Goodman
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Curt Davis
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Navy swim meet heats up at Bainbridge with visitors
May 29 invitation swim meet at Bainbridge naval training station features home talent Adolph Kiefer Bill Smith and Joe Verlud from Philadelphia. Yale’s Alan Ford may join. Notre Dame tackle John Glaab impresses spring drills. Navy boxing and baseball crossovers noted among personnel.
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Adolph Kiefer
Bill Smith
Joe Verdeur
Philadelphia
Commodores
Yale
Alan Ford
John Glaab
Notre Dame
Albie Booth
Mighty Mite
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Grimmman Took Charge As Cubs New Manager
John Mooney reports in the Salt Lake Telegram that the Cubs appoint Grimmman to lead the club, stirring talk about fitting leadership for the team. The piece notes expectations for strategic changes and potential impact on the season.
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Salt Lake
Milosevich Anchors Yankees Infield In Wartime Roster
Mike Milosevich the Yankees shortstop rose from a seven year farmhand to steady infield help after replacing Frank Crosetti and Oscar Grimes. Once a steel paddler and soft coal miner, he brought unexpected reliability to the champions.
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Kansas City
Frank Crosetti
Oscar Grimes
Lefty Gomez Broadcasts and Ohio Legislation Bid
Lefty Gomez juggles post game baseball duties with office broadcasts while Ethan Allen hurries downtown for a quick assist. Cleve land bowling alley operator Kraus campaigns for Ohio legislature promoting bowling to curb juvenile delinquency. Jacksonville naval air station Lieut. Bob Stack, skeet shooting title holder, is noted for kissing Deanna Durbin on screen in a lighter aside.
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Lefty Gomez
Ethan Allen
Harry
Kraus
Cleveland
Ohio
Bob’ Stack
Jacksonville Naval Air Station
Deanna Durbin
Southern Atlanta at Little Rock and More Campus Matchups
National college basketball cards list games including Southern Atlanta against Little Rock, Nashville facing Memphis twice, and Knoxville meeting New Orleans twice. A compact schedule snippet shows teams and home venues shaping a busy slate.
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St. Louis Smentene
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