Pearl Diver Wins English Derby at Epsom in 40 to 1 Upset
Pearl Diver the French outsider owned by Baron G De Waldner triumphed by four lengths in the 168th English Derby at Epsom. Tudor Minstrel and Sayajirao finished well back as jockey G Bridgeland steered Pearl Diver to a stunning victory over 15 rivals amid royal spectators and widespread bookmaker losses.
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Tom Williams
Epsom Downs
Pearl Diver
Baron G. de Waldner
Tudor Minstrel
Gordon Richards
England
Britain
Migoli
Shot
Aga Khan
Sayalirao
Maharaja of
Baroda
Sayajirao
G. Bridgeland
Braves' Sensation News Of Joe's Remarriage
Reporter Jack Lords notes Joe was surprised by remarriage news and kept no secret. Mrs. Louis states that she and Joe never recognized the divorce, reflecting a private, unresolved marital issue surrounding the Braves.
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Joe
Louis
Fiterday's Batting and Pitching Stars
By The Associated Press Batting highlights Phil Masi Braves enjoyed a perfect night against Cincinnati collecting two hits and a three run homer by twelfth inning sever up Boston's 5 2 victory margin Pitching Jur Hatten Dodgers earned a shutout victory and third over Chicago with pitching job in Brooklyn's 6 2 win
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Phil Masi
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Cinccinnati
Boston
Pitchine
Jor Hatten
Dodgers
Asth
Caiago
Brooklyn
Baseball results and leaders from the National and American leagues
Scores from yesterday include New York beating St Louis 7 to 4 in 11 innings and Boston defeating Cincinnati 5 to 2. Other results show Philadelphia 4 Pittsburgh 3 and St Louis 4 New York 7. Major league leaders list batting, hits, doubles, triples, home runs, stolen bases, strikeouts and pitching totals.
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Associated Press
St. Louis
New York
Pittsburgh
Philadelphia
Cincinnati
Boston
Chicago
Brooklyn
St. Loui
Washington
Detroit
Cleveland
Walker
Mize
Baumholtz
Ennis
Slaughter
Cooper
Robinson
Blackwell
Spahn
Dillinger
Mullin
Philey
Lehner
Keller
Newhouser
Shea
St. Louis Ag
National League
Brooklyn New York
Rookie of the year contenders spark pro football buzz
In a roundup by Hugh Fullerton Jr at New York on June 7 1947 several players receive rookie of the year buzz. Charley Trippi is praised as a safe pick alongside stars like Ray Ramsey Ray Crowley Clyde Laforce Paul Brown and Horace Gillom with mentions of Monmouth Parks new barber shop and other sports notes from golf boxing and tennis.
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Hugh Fullerton, JR
New York
Charley Trippi
Georgia
Atlanta Crackers
Chicago Cardinals
Cour
Bears
Bob Fenimore
Jimmy Crowley
Rockets
Brown
Baseball Roundup From A Busy Electrical Game Day
Batting highlights list DiMaggio Keller and Dillinger with runs batted in while Keller leads in hits. Kept notes include Mullin Philey Lehner and Greenberg among others. DiMaggio boosts average to .362 with three hits in 4 4 3 loss to the Browns. Robinson and Williams noted in other games.
Beazley Recovers as Braves Snap Slump with Win
Boston pitcher Johnny Beazley, off the Cardinals heap, wins his first since May. He blanked Cincinnati 5 2 behind a rehab upgrade by Lacy as Billy Southworth steers Boston. The league standings shift with Dodgers and Giants trading and New York rallying on Wilard Marshall and Howie Schultz homers.
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Billy Southworth
Johnny Beazley
St. Louis Cardinal Ap
Boston Brives
Red Bird
Southworth
Boston
Lacy
Beazley
New York
Cincinnati
Brooklyn
Chicago
New York Giants
Dodgers
St. Lows
Big Jawn" Mize
Giants
Art Herring
Herring
Schults
St. Louis Browns
New York Yankees
Mel Harder
Sam Chapman
Cleveland
Philadelphia
Ed Klieman
Bob Savage
Hank Majeski
The
Jim Hogan
Dale Mitchell
Tribe
Washington
Floyd Baker
Tom Ferrick
Ed Lopat
Buddy Lewis
al Evans
Sam Snead Finds Putter Rhythm In Capital Open
Washington reports Sam Snead breaks even par pace with 65 in the second round of the National Capital Open to total 131 and take a three stroke lead after Thursday's 66. Ed Furgol shoots 63 but trailed after a 76 on Thursday. Prince George's course record of 68 previously tied by Snead.
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Arthur Edson Washington
Sam Snead
Snead
Ed Furgol
Pontiac
Mich
Furgol
Prince Georges
Plac
Webster Opponent Set for Merchants Sunday at G H Field
Webster will oppose the Grafton Merchants Sunday at 2 30 p m at G H field in a game that follows Webster’s strong showings this season. Chub Stolzenfels faces Hoffman in a key pitching matchup while fans pay 25 cents admission.
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Webster
Merchants
Grafton Merchants
G. H
Beaumont Tigers
Tigers
Chub Stolzenfels
Hoffman
Slabman
LaMotta Fight Seen On Dead Level Amid Rumors
New York June 7 Jake LaMotta slimmed Tony Janico in a ten round decision. Janico fought back from near knockout and drew 14 165 fans to a 71 37 gross at ringside. Rumors swirled of a fixed bout and DA investigators questioned several parties including Janico’s manager and La Motta’s trainer. The DA office said an investigation is underway. Also notes cite historical tech milestones from Morse and Adams and NYC electric rail tracks.
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New York
Jake LaMotta Wallop
Ed Baby
Tony Janko
Gettysburg
Jake
Youngstown
Ohio
Janico
D. A
Frankie Jacobs
al Sylvann
la Motta
Golfers Named From Hampton and Knoxville in Event
Knowns George Payton of Hampton Virginia and Tom Wright of Knoxville Tennessee join Bobby Locke, the South African sensation, who has 135, along with three other fellows in the field.
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Nowns
George Payton
Hampton, Va
Annd
Tom Wright
Knoxville, Tenn
Bobby Locke
Commissioner of Accounts Notice to Creditors in Grafton WV
To the creditors and beneficiaries of the estate of Lee R Woodyard deceased all claims against the estate must be presented with vouchers legally verified at the Commissioner’s office Taylor County Bank Building City of Grafton Taylor County West Virginia on or before December 15 1947. Beneficiaries must attend to protect their interests. Given under my hand June Tid day 1947 William P Samples Commissioner of Accounts.
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Taylor County Bank
Grafton
Taylor County
West Virginia
William P. Samples
County of
Taylor
John Albert Gray
Merchants and Mechanics Savings Bank
West Main Street
Sala
G. T. Bartlett
G. T. Bartlett, Jr
Mildred Bectlett Tucker
Bartlett Funeral Home
John Albert Grob
Grafton Loan Company
N. F. Kendall
H. E. Flesher
Doris Jean Tighe
Robert le Tighe
Mary Jean Tighe
Wilmt
Janet Tithe
Charles Terring Tighe
Richard B. Bord
Circuit Court
J. Guy Allende
Chancery
Read Those Traffic Signs Be Safe While Driving
A newspaper cautions drivers to read and obey road signs to reduce fatalities. It stresses signs are designed for safety and may save lives, noting many motorists travel thousands of miles without heed.
Joe Louis New Son Born May 28 1947 in California
World heavyweight champion Joe Louis has a son named Louis Jr born May 28 in Mexico City weighing 11 1 2 pounds. Louis hopes the boy becomes a champion fighter. He and wife Marva Trotter were remarried last July near Chicago. The couple divorced in Chicago March 27 1945 after nearly ten years of marriage and have a daughter Jacqueline.
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Mexico City
Joe Louis
Louis, Jr
Joe
Tom
San Diego
Calif
Yester
Marvan Trotter
Indiana
Chicao
TH Louis
Chicago
Jacqueline
Classifieds note sale items and dates at 325 W Washington
For sale listing includes many household items and furniture at 325 West Washington Street with June dates specified. Trombone also for sale by phone 920-W-T. Listings indicate advance payment and standard rates for display.
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Washington Street
West
Atomic power favored to win 819.699 Absecon handicap
In Atlantic City on June 7 favoring Atomic power Bel Aetna and Glacial race for Mrs. Mary Robinson's Barco stable in the mile and an eighth 819.699 added Absecon handicap. The bay colt carries 124 pounds, ten more than any other horse in the six horse field.
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N. J
Atomic Power
Bel Aethel
Glacial
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