Lou Gehrig Dies at 37 After Long Illness in Bronx
New York June 3 Lou Gehrig great Yankee first baseman dies at his home in the Bronx after a two year fight with a spinal ailment described as amytrophic lateral sclerosis He refused to give up and remained in uniform through 1939 season Funeral arrangements set for 9 am at Christ Episcopal church in Riverdale cremation planned Gehrig's career included 2130 consecutive games 34 World Series appearances two MVP awards and a string of major league records and marks.
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Judson Bailey
New York
Lou Gehrig
Iron Horse
New York Yankees
The
Bronx
Lou
Filis
Gehrig
Christ Episcopal Church
Riverdale
Yankee
Detroit
Mayo Clinic
Rochester
Minn
F. H . LaGuardia
City Parole Commission
C. B. Esselstyn
Conside
Hopkins Comedy at Opera House Delights Canova Fans
Republic unveils Scatterbrain style humor in Hopkins adapted from Carroll Hoemmignn and George A Nichols. Judy Canova stars, eliciting laughter sympathy indignation and justice in a lively screening at the Opera House drawing packed crowds and positive reception from fans.
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Hopkins
Carroll
Aia
Gehrig’s Death Sends Baseball Into Mourning
Moments before his passing Lou Gehrig told Yankees president Edward Barrows he would beat the illness. Barrows, informed of Gehrig’s death, called the nation’s baseball community to mourn the loss of a revered player and friend.
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Edward G. Barrows
Yankees
Barrow
Gehrig
Yesterday's Stars in Major League Baseball Output
Joe Dobson of the Red Sox pitched a four hit game against the Tigers and added three hits including a home run. Dick Erickson of the Braves shut out the Pirates with a five hit performance. Elmer Riddle of the Reds contributed solid pitching and scored the winning run in the seventh. Johnny Hopp of the Cardinals doubled and tripled to spark a win over the Dodgers. Bob Feller of the Indians halted the Yankees with seven hits as Cleveland returned atop the American League. Steve, Sandra, Senators—Beating the White Sox with ten hit pitching and six strong frames. Danny Litwhil and John Podgeji of the Phillies—Litwhilr hit two home runs and a single to aid Pedgajni's seven-hit effort.
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Joe Dobson
Red Sox
Tigers
Dick Erickson
Braves
Pirates
Elmer Riddle
Reds
Giants
Johnny Hopp
Cardinals
Dodgers
Bob Feller
Indians
Yankees
Cleveland
Steve
Sandra
Senators
White Sox
Danny Litwhil
John Podgejii
Philies —Litwriler
Pedgajni
Hugh S. Fullerton, JR
Associated Press
Cincinnati Reds
St. Louis Cardinals
Cleveland Indians
Redbirds
Brooklyn
Reet
Yanks
Chicago White Sox
Boston Red Sox
New York Giants
Chicago Cubs
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Detroit
Cardinal
Billy Southworth
Boys Jack
Johnny
Hopp
Jim Brown
Feller
Tommy Henrich
Steve Sundra
Washington Senators
Sundra
Chicago
Bill Dietrich
Buck Ross
New York
Boston
Washington
Louis
Bill McGee
Eddie Joost
Emile Lombardi
Elmer ‘Riddle
Phillies
Cubs
Lota
Litwhiler
Fiickson
Bi Eien
Odds Against Nip-Tuck Open Fort Worth
The 1941 U S Open at Colonial Club, Texas, sparks debate as Gene Sarazen predicts a lone winner amid tough conditions on a 70 par course. Byron Nelson and Ben Hogan emerge as Texan favorites while contenders like Snead and Little face form doubts. Aiming to break Ralph Guldahl’s record, expectations mount for a sub 280 total.
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Fort Worth
Johnny Goodman
Ralph Guldahl
Philadelphia
Cleveland
Gene Sarazen
Lawson Little
Sarazen
Colonial Club
Gene
Byron Nelson
Ben Hogan
Henry Picard
Nelson
Snead
Williamson's Slump Extended by Miners
The Associated Press reports Williamson extended to seven straight losses as Welch beat them 6-5. Logan’s Indians won 12-8 over Ashland, marking their 18th win in 21. Bluefield’s Huntington trip was canceled due to wet grounds and catcher King was thrown out stealing home with three on base. Welch and Ashland are set for rematches as the slate continues.
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Associated Press
Williamson
Logan
Indians
Welch
Ashland
Bluefield
Huntington
King
Fights Last Night Across Cities Include Notable Boxing Wins
In New York Patsy Giovanelli edged Matt Perfetti in Amsterdam. Philadelphia’s Pablo stopped Saverio Turiello while Zengaras halted Totty Saurauilo. Beau Jack outpointed Tommy Spiegel in Holyoke and Gus Dorazio outboxed Johnny Kapovich in Baltimore.
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New York
Patsy Giovanelli
Brooklyn
Matt
Perfetti
Amsterdam
N. Y
Philadelphia
Mayon Pablo
Saverio Turiello
George Zengaras
Totty Saurauilo
Baltimore
Gus
Dorazio
Johnny Kapovich
Papers Howl Snatch Fight From Donovan
Baseball, boxing, and college notes mix in a compact roundup. Promoter Tommy O Loughlin shifts plans as Donovan prepares to referee Nova vs Robinson in Minneapolis. Belmont Park nets five percent of three million poured in to fund a year of park improvements. Buck Newsom struggles through nine innings in most starts. Detroit eyes Pat Mullin in a sprint against George Case. Chicago Philadelphia rain delays noted. San Jose State ends spring drills with a Home Guards versus Draftees game. Nebraska to send Big Six track champs to West Point for a quad meet with Army Dartmouth and Columbia. Bucky Harris fines Buddy Lewis for not running out a bunt.
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Eddie Brietz
New York
Special News Service
Arthur Donovan
Lou Nova
Jim Robinson
Minneapolis
Tommy O'Loughlin
Belmont Park
Billy Conn
Yankee Stadium
Joe Louis
Buck Newsom
Brooklyn
Dodgers
Kirby Higbe
Eary Mann
Atlanta
Rene Cortes
Willard Marshall
Connie Ryan
Johnny Nee
Detroit
Pat Mullin
Washington
George Case
Ty Cobb
Chicago
Philadelphia
San Jose State College
Nebraska
West Point
Army
Dartmouth
Columbia
Bucky Harris
Buddy Lewis
Staretor Skips East Derby to California Tracks
The notable horse Staretor will not return east this season and instead targets major purses at Hollywood Park and other California tracks. The piece notes the shifting balance of power in American League baseball with the Indians and Peckinpaugh’s still solid pitching staff, while the Athletics climb atop the Yankees. Verily, the old order changeth.
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Staretor
Hollywood Park
California
John Kiernan
New York
Yankees
Loop Leaders Regain Places On Three Runs
Major league action shifted standings as Cardinals beat Dodgers 5-4 and Indians edged Yankees 7-5 with Bob Feller, moving back to first. Reds and Red Sox gained ground as Boston toppled Detroit 9-1 while Giants lost to Reds 4-3 and Cubs dropped. Yankees halted Feller’s streak with two homers by Henrich. White Sox fell to Senators 8-3.
Baseball Scores From Yesterday National League
St Louis edged Brooklyn 5 to 4 as Cincinnati defeated New York 4 to 3. Philadelphia beat Chicago 3 to 2 while Boston won 2 to 0 against Pittsburgh.
Baseball scores from an Action Packed Evening
American League matchups showed Cleveland 7 over New York 5 and Washington 8 over Chicago 3. Boston dominated Detroit 9 to 1 while Philadelphia at St. Louis was postponed by rain.
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Cleveland
New York
Washington
Chicago
Boston
Detroit
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Games Today Aces and Hawks Compete Across League
Today multiple matchups feature St Louis at Brooklyn M Coop versus Wyatt with 8-2, Cincinnati at New York against Carpenter 240, Pittsburgh at Boston with Lamanna 2-1, Chicago at Philadelphia Lee 5-4 facing Hughes 2-4, and Detroit at New York Peek 2-0 against Trout 2-1, plus Washington at St Louis Leonard 3-6 versus Aukett 14-5. Philadelphia travels to Chicago Knott Backman 1-3 against Lee 6-2.
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de Pet
St. Louis
Brooklyn
New York
Cincinnati
Chicago
Pittsburgh
Philadelphia
M. Coop
Wyatt
New ‘York
Derfret
Carpenter
Boston
Heintel
Amstivan
Detroit
Peek
Ve. Trout
Bastion
Cleveland
Harris
Bagby
Washington
Leonard
Auket
Knottle
Backman
Lee
Races Gather Large Crowds At Charles Town Meet
Charles Town Jockey Club enters its fourth week of a 48 day spring summer meet amid heavy crowds and rain delayed growth. Despite Memorial Day weather, attendance rose 24 percent over the 1940 holiday, with bets buoyed by favorable odds and a strong lead by Berl Wrack in earnings. Red Wrack injured during Memorial Day victory will be sidelined for a period.
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Charles Town
Jockey Club
Ron Well
Berl Wrack
Mary Knerlam
Cumberland
Red Wrack
Hinton Offers Coaching Job To Shinnston Mentor
Word awaited from E. H. Mickey McClung of Shinnston on whether he will accept the Hinton high school coaching post. Summers County board of education had offered the job to McClung, who has coached Shinnston for four years, as Jom Newcome resigns to take a government post in Washington.
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Hinton
E. H
Mickey) McClung
Shinnston
Hinton ‘High School
Jom Newcome
Summers County Board of Education
McClung
Newcome
Stawe Tonchere’ College
Nt Washington
Bevin to Broadcast Unified We Stand Program Tonight
Three networks NBC Blue CBS and MBS join in a half hour nationwide broadcast at 9:30 p m on behalf of the United Service Organizations to promote recreation facilities for armed forces and defense workers Speakers include Knox McCloy Marshall Stark McNutt Dewey Taft and Winant CBS schedules an Ernest Bevin London talk at 8 30 tonight with Ambassador Winant Also listed are war time schedules and program lineups across NBC Red NBC Blue and MBS stations with drama and reports on war related topics The program emphasizes unity and wartime social welfare initiatives.
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New York
Special News Service
NBC Blue
CBS
MBS
United Service Organizations
Frank Knox
George C. Marshall
H. R. Stark
Paul V. Mc
NBC
Nbc-Red
Lanny Ross
Dinah Shore
Kent Cooper
Classified 9% acres on the west side of the Grafton dam
Classified notice offers 9 percent acre parcel on the west side of the Grafton dam part of the McIntosh farm. Respond by calling or writing Trustees of the First National Bank of Philippi at Philippi West Virginia 466.
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Grafton Dam
First National Bank of
Philippi
W. Va
Radio Schedule Fragment From Fairmont Station WMMN
A dense OCR of a radio listings page shows WMMN Fairmont with 5:15 to 14:00 time blocks and multiple network programs. Entries include NBC WEAF CBS WABC WJZ and others featuring news talks sports orchestras and variety acts.
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Nbc-Weaf
Charlie Spivak
WMMMN
NBC
WEAF
Three Suns
WJZ
Jose Bethencourt
Cbs-Wabc
Paul Sullivan
WLW
Jack Armstrong
CBS
the World Today
Paul Douglas
KDKA
Lowell Thomas
MBS
Fulton Lewis, Jr
Amos
N’ Andy
Easy Aces
Mr. Keen
Lanny Ross
News of the World
Morgan
Ana
Horace Heldt
Ned Jordan
We the People
WOR
Jack Sterr Hunt
Red Barber
Molly
Morton Gould
Coe
Eawin C. Hill
del Courtney
GBS
WJR
Amos ‘N' Andy
Fred Waring
WCAE
Jack ‘Coffey
KDEKA
Nner
WOSMN
Jenny Tine
Leonard Keller
Bobby Byrnes
CB8
Gus Arnhelm
Sammy Kaye
Gene Krupa
Tommy Dorsey
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