Derby Day at Churchill Downs Draws 70000 Fans
By Gayle Talbot Louisville May 6 1939 the Kentucky Derby drew a massive crowd as an expected field of eight three year olds faced a mile and a quarter race for nearly 50000 dollars in winnings. Johnstown led the contenders with Challedon and Technician as top threats while bettors anticipated a large betting handle across today’s nine races.
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Loving Care
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William Woodward
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Maryland
William Ziegler, Jr
el Chico
J. H. Whitney
Heather Broom
Earl Sande
F. Woodward
Viscounty
Joe Brown
T. M. Dorsett
Ethel V. Mars
Bessie Franz~heim
Woodward
Chico
Sande
Handy
Little Guy
Pitt Panthers Win Home Baseball Debut Over Mountaineers
Pittsburgh game notes Pitt Panthers defeat West Virginia Mountaineers 1 to 0 in the first home baseball contest in years. The report cites the home advantage and a single scoring play as decisive in the narrow win.
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Huntington Clings To Mountain State League Lead
The Aces held a slim lead in the Mountain State league with Huntington edging Bluefield 11 to 10 Friday night for their fifth win. Bluefield and Logan each had three losses, while Logan won 10 to 4 over Welch and Williamson defeated Ashland 17 to 5. Bluefield, Ashland, and Logan visit Huntington, Williamson, and Welch respectively.
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Grafton High Defeated In Narrow Loss By Flemington
A seventh inning two base hit by third baseman Jones drove in two runs and gave Flemington a 5 to 4 victory yesterday. The game exposed a flurry of Grafton errors that proved costly.
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Nova Plans To Use His Left Against Baer
New York May 6 Lou Nova intends fighting Max Baer much like Jimmy Braddock did left handed. Doc Robb, Jim’s old trainer, is guiding the Nova camp. The Yankees and Detroit game box score follows with Yanks 22 Detroit 2 as the result, featuring six extra base hits and two safeties.
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Cleveland Has Soured On the Injuns Already. Please, Mr. Jupe
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Fights Last Night Across Multiple Cities
Boxers Eddie McGeever and Eddie Lyons fought in Chicago with McGeever winning by knockout. Buddy Scott defeated Maxie Doyle in Dallas by points. Eddie Mays beat Irish Tommy Grady in Waterbury by knockout. Danny Devlin and May on Padlo drew in Philadelphia.
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Allentown
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Drew
Mazzera and Myers Lead Hitters Across Leagues
New York reports Mel Mazzera of the St. Louis Browns batting .545 through nine American League games, with several others above .400. In the National League, Billy Myers of Cincinnati tops at .425, ten points ahead of Merrill May of Philadelphia, as both leagues use the same ball this season.
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St. Louis Browns
Billy Myers
Cincinnati
Merrill May
Phillies
Bowling Meet Closes With $184000 Prize Payouts
The 39th American Bowling Congress concluded after 58 days in Cleveland with prize money totaling over 184000. Five man teams led by Fife Electric with 3151 total won 1000 first prize while Joe Wilman of Chicago earned the top overall payouts near 600. Doubles went to Murray Fowler and Phillip Seuss of Steubenville, Singles to James Danek of Forest Park, Wilman set high marks with a 708 singles score and 1331 doubles with George Theel. William McGeorge of Kent bowled a perfect 300 for 50 and Henry Fischer of Houston earned 45 for a 299. Scores rose but no major records fell.
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Forest Park
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Wilman
George Theel
Chicago
William McGeorge
Kent
Henry Fischer
Houston
Texas
May Praised For His Work May Praised For His Work
Philadelphia third baseman Merrill May earns praise as a sensational rookie in early contests. Since debuting April 21, he has 17 hits in 68 at bats for a .425 average, with 7 RBIs and a 10 game hitting streak. He also handled 37 defensive chances without an error as manager Doc Prathro calls him the best rookie seen in the National League.
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Taeger Defeats Incumbent in Town Primary Nomination
Taeger merchant defeats incumbent mayor A L Godfrey for Citizens party nomination in the biennial town primary. J W Roland nominated by the People's party. General election set for June 6.
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W. Mayhew
Taeger Merchiant
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People’s Party
Morgantown Republicans Nominate Five For City Election
Morgantown Republicans nominated three incumbent councilmen and two others to run in the city election set for June 6.
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Red Sox Hold First as Wins Spread Across Leagues
Boston tops the American League with a six game surge and a 4-1 win over Detroit, while Cleveland defeats Gomez 2-1 and rookie Woodrow Rich blanks Philadelphia. The Boston Bees also lead the National League, a rarity not seen in 25 years. Pirates, Dodgers win. Cardinals rally. White Sox and Athletics win in varied fashion.
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Yesterday's Stars and Scores From Major Leagues
Yesterday's Stars includes Chapman hitting for the cycle for Philadelphia in a 10-5 win over the Browns. Trosky drove in Cleveland's two runs with a key 11th inning double. Wyatt pitched seven solid against the Cubs for the Dodgers. Rich shut down the Tigers as the Red Sox took the AL lead. Vaughn and Rosenthal provided power for the Pirates and White Sox in respective wins. Davis pitched six excellent innings for the Cardinals in a victory over the Giants. Craft delivered the Reds' winning run in the 18th inning against the Bees. Prints from Skaggs & Co. may mark graduation gifts.
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Major League Standings and Farewell Page Items
Baseball standings and results from yesterday and today across the Major and American leagues list Cincinnati Boston Chicago Brooklyn St Louis New York Pittsburgh Philadelphia Cleveland Detroit Washington and more. A Big Farewell continues with King George VI departing London to Portsmouth amid royal pomp and security details at Waterloo station and aboard the Empress of Australia.
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Roosevelt urges speedy wage talks in Appalachian coal row
President Roosevelt calls for immediate, fair settlement in the Appalachian coal wage dispute. He urges both workers and operators to enter negotiations promptly, stressing the public interest and the need for a workable agreement amid past strikes and government involvement. Prominent figures include union leaders and operators, with ties to NRA-era policies.
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Stedman
Secretary of Labor
United States
Real bargain on six room Walnut Street house
A six room house with bath and fine lot on the upper side of Walnut Street is offered at 1800 dollars. The advertisement pitches a buyer advantage when others want to sell and urges prompt action.
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