Feller Achieves Second No Hitter Against Yankees
Bobby Feller hurls a no hit, one run game against New York as 37,144 fans watch. He says his fastball and curves carried him, while noting more success than his 1940 opener. The win marks his 39th strikeout in four games and places him among majors greats with multiple no hitters.
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British physicist Alan Nunn May sentenced to 10 years
London May 1 Dr Alan Nunn May a British physicist who worked on wartime atomic research in Canada was jailed for ten years after pleading guilty to violating the Official Secrets Act. He was arrested last March and accused of sharing information useful to an enemy. Braised veal steaks are suggested with a spice mix of ginger mustard salt.
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Baseball Standings and Daily Results Snapshot
American League results show Cleveland 1 New York 0, Washington 3 Chicago 2, Philadelphia 12 St. Louis 8, Boston 4 Detroit 0. National League scores: Pittsburgh 4 Philadelphia 1, Chicago 2 Brooklyn 1, Boston Cincinnati on wet grounds with New York St Louis rain delays. Tomorrow’s games list Cleveland at New York, Detroit at Boston, St Louis at Philadelphia. Major league leaders include Batting Wietelmann Boston 417, Runs Witek New York 13, RBIs Stevens Brooklyn and Miller Cincinnati 12, Hits Musial St Louis 20, Doubles Ryan Boston, Russell Pittsburgh, Reiser Brooklyn, Schoendienst St Louis 5. Yesterday’s stars include Bobby Feller, Joe Dobson, Sam Chapman, Bob Elliot, Emil Rush.
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Williams Wins Easily In LA Lightweight Title Defense
Ike Williams dominated Enrique Bolanos in eight rounds to retain his lightweight title in Los Angeles. The fight marked Williams first defense and sent Bob Montgomery, the New York and Pennsylvania lightweight champion, to a loss.
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Sarong String vets shine in Pimlico chatter
A sports round up notes entertainment linked horse racing with Dorothy Lamour backing three horses in Pimlico while Dave Woods coins the term Sarong String. Other items include Bruce Woodcock training with US military gear and Tex Courter urged for Britain boxing prowess.
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Quality Markets Rematch Set At Clarksburg Field
The BeachersQuality Markets team plans a Sunday 3 30 p m game at Clarksburg against Quality Market after last sun day’s cancellation over muddy field conditions. Jughead Gerard will play centerfield for Quality Market, promising a strong hitting night as he regains form.
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Final Installation Of Grafton Chapter Set For Tomorrow Night
Preparations are complete for the final steps to install Grafton as chapter eight of West Virginians Inc. The meeting is on May 2 at 8 pm at the Grafton Elks Club. Officers will be nominated and elected. charter will be presented. Membership already numbered 25 to 30 with hopes of over a hundred as drives begin.
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West Virginia to Meet Ohio University in Weekend Series
West Virginia University baseball heads to Athens Ohio for a two game series with Ohio University Friday and Saturday. Coach Ira Rogers' squad will rely on pitchers Okey Ryan and Howard Beverly for the weekend matchups.
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Salem Tigers hammer West Virginia Wesleyan in 11-3 win
At Buckhannon Charley Kinko pitched strongly and batted well, chasing three WV Wesleyan pitchers from the mound as Salem Tigers won 11-3. The game followed postponements in Boston at Cincinnati and New York at St. Louis due to rain and wet grounds, with makeup dates to be set.
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Draft Induction Rates Rise Amid Uncertain Draft Outlook
Selective Service reports March induction of 48,594 men to meet a 51,000 Army Navy quota, while local boards resist drafting without clearer prospects. The Luxembourg Palace stands as the last Nazi holdout in Paris.
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Derby Field Dims Over Mystery In Earnest And Rippey
In Earnest may skip the Kentucky Derby after trainer Ben Jones said he likely will not start the horse. O Gold has been declared out with fever, while Rippey, bought for 66 000 dollars, eyes a glamour spot in a wide open field of about 17 contenders alongside Lord Boswell and Knockdown.
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Muddy Rippey sharp as he turns in winner at downs
At Ghorehill Downs a 20,000 crowd watched Rippey surge in late stretch and prove his tactical edge. The mud course tested drivers and set a sharp pace for the race as fans debated the outcome.
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Explosions Struck Navy Ammunition Depot at Sandy Hook
The Solar unloaded munitions at Earle Navy depot when multiple blasts occurred in rapid succession near noon. One seaman was killed or badly wounded, another injured, as the force shattered a Long Branch window miles away. Fireman Jack Horne of Charlotte reported the injuries. The depot is the east’s largest naval munitions storehouse, built in 1943 on Sandy Hook bay.
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Widen Miners Vote For Their Independent Union
Charleston May 1 a final tally at Elk River Coal and Lumber Co shows a majority for the independent union among Widen miners. Kenneth Troflat of the NLRB announced 274 for the independent union, 228 for the AFL United Mine Workers, four for no union and 36 challenged ballots.
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What Causes Epilepsy Free booklet offer
A booklet presenting opinions of famous doctors on epilepsy will be sent free to readers who write to the Educational Division at 535 Fifth Ave New York NY Dept E 1361 while they fast.
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