Dodgers Cop Wild Battle At St. Louis
Dodgers rally in a wild two-team contest at St. Louis as Judson Bailey reports a tense game with leading pitchers and late-inning shifts. Yankees suffer another loss to Detroit Tigers 6 4 amid bases loaded jams and an underperforming offense. Feller shines for Cleveland Indians beating Boston 6 1 to reclaim league lead. White Sox barely defeat Athletics 6 2 and Browns surge past Senators 7 3.
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Daily National League Results and Upcoming Games
Yesterday's NL scores include Boston 5 Pittsburgh 1 Cincinnati 3 New York 2 Philadelphia 7 Chicago 5 Brooklyn 9 St. Louis 6. Today matchups feature Boston at Pittsburgh Erick gon against Bowman, New York at Cincinnati Gumper t versus Thompson, Philadelphia at Chicago Si Johnson against Dean, Brooklyn at St. Louis Hamlin against Davis.
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Dodgers Beat Cardinals In 9-6 Surging Rallying Win
The Brooklyn Dodgers opened after rain delays with a 9-6 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals in a wild night that featured 39 players, a record total. The Dodgers used 22 players, despite being outhit, and sparked two four-run rallies.
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New Camera Planned For Use At Race Meet
Wheeling officials announce a new and improved finish line camera for the 18 day spring season opening Decoration Day. The Photo-Chart camera by Lorenzo Del Riccio will capture every horse at the finish in one image and speed up placing. judges will view the finish within 48 seconds after each race.
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Paid Elevens Face Trouble
Eddie Brietz reports on a turbulent week as NCAA schools freeze deals with southern colleges over paid players. The piece lampoons big-name teams, weighs boxing chatter about Bob Pastor, and ends with a quirky poultry dealer anecdote.
Finney Holds Outf ield as Dimaggio Bench Warms
Boston May 6 Dom Dimaggio a 75000 Red Sox rookie sits idle as Lou Finney shines with a .333 average over 11 games since April 23 He belted a homer and doubled multiple times while Dimaggio battles ankle troubles and fierce play from Finney Foxx lauds Finney as a valued leader capable of delivering in clutch moments
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Yesterday's Stars AP report highlights two pitcher outbursts
Taft Wright of the White Sox capitalized on a mental lapse by Dee Miles to score from first on a single in a 6-6 tie with the Athletics. Bob Feller of the Indians limited the Red Sox to seven hits and struck out nine in a 6-1 win. Bucky Walters extended his hot stretch with a fourth straight strong outing as the rotation continued.
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Blues Beaten by Wickwire by Big Score
Errors-Robinson, Rosier, Norris, DeMos Haddox. Two base hits-Furlow, Skinner, Henderson, Weaver, D. Robinson. Stolen bases - Norris, Furlow, Rosier, Skinner. Double plays-Grinnan to W. Robinson, DeMoss to Haddox. Left on bases-Wickwire, 8, Blueville, 4. Bases on balls-Off Miller, 3, off D. Robinson, 3, off Stolzenfels, 1. Struck out-By Stolzenfels, 19, by Miller, 3, by Robinson, 2. Hits- Off Miller, 13 in 5 1-3 innings, off Robinson, 1 in 3 1-3 innings. Wild pitch-Miller, Passed balls-Skinner, Weaver (2), Losing pitcher- Miller, Umpires-Henry and Lucas, Time of game-2:20.
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Huntington Takes Over Mountain League Lead
Huntington defeated Ashland 11 8 to seize first place in the Mountain State League as Bluefield slipped to second. Huntington had 16 hits led by Paul Perkins who homered with two on in the ninth inning rally. Don Siegret added two hits and two runs in a 7 ? victory over Welch while Bluefield split a doubleheader to stay within one game of the leaders.
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Polish Constitution Day Observance in Monongar
In Monongar on May 8 an observance of Poland Constitution Day featured John W. Bosworth and Shahan, a Democratic senate aspirant, discussing the West Virginia government and the U.S. Senate race. Bott urged backing of U.S. Senator Neely for governor.
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Elkins Dominates Regional Track Meet at Elkins
Grafton High finished with 75 points at Elkins regional meet but no qualifiers for Morgantown state meet as Elkins swept with 1461 points. Cox of Elkins named outstanding performer with wins in 100 and 220 yard dashes and broad jump. Phillips and Crawford of Elkins tied for second with 13% points.
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Charleston Population Rise Shown By Preliminary 1940 Count
Charleston, capital of West Virginia, expects a 1940 population of 67,282, a 10 percent rise over a decade, according to preliminary counts by District Census Supervisor Meton Maloney. The figure is subject to telephon confirms. In Welch, Sidney Schwartz of Wheeling and Ben Kahn of Williamson were elected president and first vice president of the West Virginia Council of B'nai B'rith at its annual meeting.
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Big Meet At Charles Town Draws 580 Thoroughbreds
Charles Town races expect 580 horses from Canada and 16 states plus DC to race in a 48 day meet opening Monday at 2 30 pm. Albert J. Boyle reports high demand for stalls, with about 100 owners disappointed as 500 horses sought space. Virginia leads with 176 entries, Maryland next with 173.
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Bimelech Backers Eye Brenibes at Pimlico After Derby Defeat
In New York on May 6 Gayle Talbot notes Bimelech remains the betting favorite for Pimlico’s Brenibes next Saturday, despite a Derby setback. Gallant Gallahadion edged him as Midland faded, with fans and bettors still buzzing over the three year olds in a race where Gallahadian’s close ride drew praise and a big $72.40 payout on $2 tickets.
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