Arm strong Perry bout highlights early Washington season
Washington reports Old Hammerin Henry Armstrong, known for perpetual motion tactics, favored 2-1 over 16 year old Aaron Perry in the first outdoor Washington bout of the season. Perry shows punching power but lacks polish and speed. Armstrong remains a cautious challenger with seasoned ring craft.
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Officer Promoted to Full Colonel in Alabama
In Montgomery on May 22 the Selective Service director Col. James T. Johnson Jr. received eagle pins signaling promotion to full colonel. Lt. Col. Charles Mills, assistant director, pinned the insignia over the weekend.
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Tigers Sweep Double Header as Streak Reaches New High
Detroit Tigers topple the Washington Senators 2 1 and 7 1 on the road as Dizzed Trout and Hal Newhouser shine on the mound. Yankees rally to split with the St Louis Browns at Yankee Stadium in front of a season high crowd of 59 161, while Cardinals win first game at St Louis 10 3 before Giants take nightcap 7 5. Giants manager Mel Ott homers for first time away from home in two years. Celtics? Not involved.
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Baseball scores and results from American League games
Cleveland edged Philadelphia 5 to 4 in 11 innings in the first game while Detroit beat Washington 2 to 1 and New York topped St. Louis 8 to 3 in 12 innings. Boston defeated Chicago 9 to 3 in the other game.
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National League baseball scores recap and standings
National League results show Pittsburgh tied Philadelphia 4 to 4, Cincinnati 5 to 6 over Brooklyn after 2 extra innings, Boston 13 to 14 over an unspecified opponent, St. Louis 10 to 5 over an opponent, and New York 3 to 7 in recent games.
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Summer School Opens at County High for Makeups
A summer session will open at nine o clock Tuesday morning at Seavand County High School. Courses include extras and back work. Those wishing to enroll should meet promptly at nine.
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Armory in Greenville Named Fort Robert E Steiner
The state armory at Greenville was designated Fort Robert E Steiner by the state military department. Named for Brig. Gen Steiner, a World War I officer who recently turned 82. He is a native of Butler county and still operates a farm there.
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Spring fever notes anglers and players across states
New York May 22 spring round up notes fishing reports from Maine to Wisconsin with trout and pike activity. A Free dom village reader, Dave, recalls catching a 12 inch rainbow behind a village store and a 12 1 2 inch trout by Sim's, while rain and apples blossom frame the scene. Nearby sports chatter mentions a Louisiana racing bill, Colorado U Utah football talk, McKeesport coaches moving to Southern colleges, and a 16 year old Dodger farmhand seeking pinball funds at a cigar stand.
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Constitutional clash over poll tax and senate powers
The May report outlines a national debate on amending the constitution to limit the Senate treaty ratifying role and to abolish the poll tax as a prerequisite to voting. It notes Northern and Southern involvement, Black voter mobilization, and Republican and Democratic political maneuvering ahead of conventions.
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Navy Help to Jack Kramer
In a New York interview on May 22, Seabees boot training transformed Jack Kramer of the St. Louis Browns into a top major league pitcher. He credits Navy conditioning for his improved form after early career struggles and notes his nine straight Browns wins at the season start before a loss due to run support.
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Debate on Treaties Seeks Constitutional Change
Democrats threaten campaigns on white supremacy as they push for a constitutional plank. Talks focus on amending treaty ratification to require majority votes in both houses or to let the senate decide by a simple majority. The current rule requires two-thirds in the senate for ratification. House proponents seek majority consent from both chambers. Senate reform favors keeping it a senate matter with a simple majority.
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Barons Drop Into Third After Twin Bill Win
Memphis Chicks surge within one game of the Southern Association lead by sweeping Atlanta 12 9 and 8 5 behind Frank Veverka and Ellis Kinder. Veverka notches his seventh win, Kinder his fifth. the duo accounts for most of Memphis’s victories as they leapfrog Birmingham into third. Little Rock and New Orleans also win their games. Nashville splits with Memphis.
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Dinner Held for Son-in-Law J Ike Alred at Camp Peary
Mrs J E Privett gave a dinner honoring her son in law J Ike Alred A S of Camp Peary Virginia. Guests included Jewell Burns Camp Peary VA Corporal Robert Watkins Fairbanks Alaska Ike Alred and family Jane Harris Keenum Harold Kitchens and families from Moulton and other Privett relatives.
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Toledo pitcher nets no-hitter in 30 years
The team records a win and two losses with a first-no-hitter by a Toledo pitcher in three decades.
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