Schanz Wins Series Pitching In Phillies Comeback
Rookie Charley Schantz of the Phillies hurled effectively as five pitchers combined for a 6-2 win over the New York Giants aided by a timely ninth inning bases loaded triple. Kurt Davis, Bill Dietrich, Johnny Niggling, and Hal Newhouser also contributed with strong efforts. George Stimwell led Yankees with three singles in a 4-1 victory over the Athletics. Stainback broke his right leg stealing second for New York. Preacher Roe earned his second win for Pittsburgh in a 4-1 decision over St Louis.
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Jack Hand
Charley Schanty
Phillies
Schanz
Ipague
Curt Davis
Brooklyn
Bill Dietrich
White Sox
Johnny Niggling
Washington
Hal Newhouser
Detroit
Boston
Pisky Woods
Anoner
George Stimnwells
Yankees
Philadelphia Athletics
Bill Zuber
Kim Turner
Mackmen
Tuck Stainback
New York
Pittsburgh
St. ‘Louis
Cardinal
Preacher Roe
Chicago
Cincinnati
Derby field named for richest Kentucky Classic at Churchill Downs
The entry sheet for the 70th Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on Friday lists 18 three year olds expected to race Saturday for a purse of 87 700 dollars and a 66 200 dollar winner’s prize. Trainers weigh tactics as Stir Up and other Derby contenders draw mixed signals about endurance and pace.
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Orlo Robertson
Louisville
Churchill Downs
Kentucky
America
Broadcloth
George Poulson
Los Angeles
Payne Whitney
John Gaver
Broad Grin
W. C. Davis
Rockwood
Boy
J. x
American Eagle
Whitney
Stir Up
Stimulus
National League Results and Today’s Schedule
The Associated Press notes yesterday’s NL results Brooklyn edged Boston 7 6 and Pittsburgh 3 St Louis 1. Today’s games feature Philadelphia at New York Boston at Brooklyn St Louis at Pittsburgh Cincinnati at Chicago with New York at Boston and St Louis at Pittsburgh among NL matchups.
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Brooklyn
Boston
Philadelphia
New York
Pittsburgh
St. Louis
Cincinnati
Chicago
Washington
Cleveland
Detroit
Penn State Alumna Navy Ensign Serves Across Forces
STATE COLLEGE PA May 3 Penn State alumnus James McKelney of Ardmore now a Navy ensign has seen service with Marines Army and Navy in the war. Honorably discharged by Marines he was drafted by Army and peeled spuds at Port Bragg NC when the Navy commission he had applied for came through. Also Jim Wilson longtime Cubs manager named coach of Reds after Cub boss resignation following GM and manager conference.
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Chicago
Jimmy Wilson
Chicago Cubs
Cincinnati Reds
Wilson
Cub
Warren C. Gilés
Bill McKech
Major League Leaders in the American and National Leagues
The top performers in batting, runs, and RBIs across the American League include Hostetler Detroit Etten New York and Stephens St. Louis with high averages and runs. In the National League Musial St Louis Schultz Brooklyn Medwick New York lead in hits and RBIs while Barbatos and Walther contribute to fielding and pitching notes. St. Louis, New York, Philadelphia, Brooklyn and Chicago appear with multiple players achieving leading counts in doubles, triples, home runs and stolen bases.
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Associated Press
Hostetler
Detroit
Etten
New York
Epps
St. Louis
Stephens
McQuinn
Trotsky
Chicago
York
Hyatt
Washington
Louis
Peters
Cleveland
Doerr
Boston
Boudreau
Gutteridge
Outlaw
Hayes
Philadelphia
Trosky
Finden
New ‘York
Kreevich
Kubel
Fitching
Kramer
Borowy
Yankees
Berry
Holmes
Criscola
Cincinnati
Barrett
Pittsburgh
Schultz
Brooklyn
Ott
Medwick
Adams
Philadelphier
Lopien
Hausmann
Clay
Brooklyn and Schuster
Lantern Cardinals
Ratfensberger
Davis Land Chipman
Brecheen
Wilks and Munger
Army crackdown shifts many G I athletes and transfers
A New York Times sports column notes rumors of a broad army crackdown on athletes lingering at posts. It reports many transfers with Fort Bragg and Fort Jackson shipments, Cubs and Browns players reassigned, and names several athletes shifting posts, awaiting reassignment. The piece also covers league gossip, guest stars, and rookie A Day notes on players moving toward pro or college football careers.
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Hugh Fullerton, JR
New York
G. I
Army
Fort
Jackson F. C
Kirby Highlee
Air Force
Jack
Dodgers
Graham
Cleveland
Frank
Braves
Lamanna
Detroit
Clarence
Browns
Chicago
Post
Jake Early
Ernie White
Tommy Livingston
Fort Bragg
N. C
Caas
Butner
Precision in War Planning Across Fronts Predicted
The War Today outlines how zero hour drives unfold with decimal point precision. Operations are meticulously prepared days ahead, coordinating all units to exact times as fronts advance, while local upsets may occur but are offset by overall operational precision.
Paratrooper Invasion Plans Described By Observer
An observer outlines massive airborne operations with paratroopers dropped behind enemy lines in carefully chosen landing zones. The plan aims to balance disruptions with planned compensations, noting Eisenhower holds extensive invasion details and warning readers to brace for many confusing developments.
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Eisenhower
Invasion Start Mysteries Deepen for Allied Command
Fragmentary OCR notes describe that events unfold after the invasion, containing enigmas that only Allied command can interpret. The text hints at deliberate penetrations and strategic ambiguities that challenge the broader understanding of operations.
Golden Horseshoe Wheeling Downs plans announced for Friday
West Virginia eighth grade contests will be held in all counties on Friday with four winners from each county receiving golden horseshoes. The program honors a historic endowment linked to Governor Spotswood. At Wheeling Downs, Edward J. Brennan will lead the 1912 spring and summer meeting, directing a thirty day season and ongoing improvements at the Island course.
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Charleston
West Virginia
W. W. Trent
State ‘Board of Education
Trent
Alexander Spotswood
Virginia
Wheeling
Edward J. Brennan
Wheling Downs
Delaware
Wheeling Downs
Call Young Men Hit By Draft Projections
Costello outlined 1940 draft estimates showing 750000 single men among 2225000 total in A-1 on April 1. Nearly half of 1100000 with deferments under 26 will be drafted, stressing younger workers. To meet 1385000 annual requirements, projections allocate 40000 new 18 year olds and 375000 to 420000 non fathers under 26 now deferred by occupation. He added the manpower position appears favorable if managed properly, reducing father requirements over 26.
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Costello
Armed Services
Washington St
Jr. High
Boxing Results From Multiple Cities Reflect Mixed Outcomes
Boxing results list several bouts with weights and locations from Boston to Los Angeles. Winners include Al Bummy knocking out John Dougwillow in Boston, Johnny Wilson stopping John Attley in Brooklyn, and Vic Pignataro outpointing Pete Galiano in New York. Draws occur between Kenny La Salle and Al Tribuani in San Jose. A later note references Britain supplying over 80 percent of U S Army stocks and mentions wartime tension and morale.
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Associated Press
al “Bummy
John Dougwillow
Boston
Johnny Wilson
Brooklyn
John Attley
White Plains
N. Y
Vic Pignataro
New York
Pete Galiano
Baltimore
Tiger Nelson
Washington
Johnny Cool
Worcester
Mass
Hartford
Conn
Freddie Archer
Newark
N. J
Joe Matone
Clifton
Jersey City
Joey Carter
Rome
N.Y
Bundy Farrell
New Bedford
Billy Tordiglione
Mike Bulick
San Jose
Cal
Kenny la Salle
Los Angeles
Tribuani
Wilmington
Del
Willie Joyce
Gary
Ind
Ray Lunny
California
Union Leaders Claim Oral Agreement on Election Dates
Union leaders asserted an oral understanding from an NLRB examiner that the election would not occur before May 31 or after June 7. NLRB regional director George J. Bott will oversee the ballot and meet with union and company officials to set details. About 6,000 employees may be eligible to vote. The firm had refused to renew its contract with the CIO affiliate last December, claiming it did not represent a majority. A 12 day strike ended at President Roosevelt’s request and government seizure followed the company’s refusal to comply.
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NLRB
George J. Bott
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