Cubs Lose 12 in Row As Pirates Edge Doubleheader
In a two game set, Pittsburgh took the opener as Rip Sewell outpitched Cub hurlers and Al Rugling’s 11th inning homer clinched the nightcap. St Louis Cardinals swept Cincinnati 5-1 and 1-0 to reclaim NL lead while Chicago’s skid marks a 12th straight loss. Browns split with Cleveland. Detroit, NYC, and Washington also posted results amid a rain-hit schedule.
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al Rugeling
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al Jurisich
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Jack Kramaer
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Alle Reynolds
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Chicago White Sox
Bill Destrich
Tony ‘Cuccinello
Johny’ Rucker
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Ottmen
Jim Tobin
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Braves
Nate Andrews
Washington
Philadelphia Athletics
Senators
George Myatt
Boston Red Sox
New York Yankees
Philadelphia Phillies
Brooklyn Dodgers
National and American League leaders in batting and pitching
AP league leaders list for both leagues shows Top batters, runs, and RBIs. Key names include Medwick and Schultz for NL batting and Spence and Kramer for pitching, with leaders from Brooklyn New York St. Louis Philadelphia Washington and Cleveland.
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Returning servicemen lift sagging pro baseball talents
Oklahoma spring football standout Johnny Austin, Navy V-12 trainee, shines at practice. Sooner baseballer Jewell Eastman wears campaign ribbons and stays tight lipped about them. Pvt Norm Scott, Guadalcanal veteran, enjoys pitching for Cherry Point Marines while still battling malaria. Sailors, marine aviators and ex-athletes mix with pro ball hopefuls as war nears end.
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Yesterday's Stars Highlight Openers Across Major Leagues
Summary of opening games across leagues featuring George Myatt and Bob Estalella leading Washington to a 2-1 win over Philadelphia, Cuccinello's late heroics in Chicago, and multiple one and two run outcomes. Includes Detrich, Reynolds, Andrews, Rucker, Elliott, Rubeling, Lanier, Jurisich, and Litwhiler in various roles.
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War Today discusses Indian leaders seeking wartime unity
The column argues for a provisional coalition between British authorities and Indian political parties to bolster the war effort. It notes Gandhi’s release to avoid martyrdom, the need to shelve disputes for now, and the challenge of achieving truces among Hindus and Muslims to pave the path to peace.
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Pensive Wins Derby Sets Sights On Preakness And Belmont
Kentucky Derby winner Pensive, owned by Warren Wright of Chicago, expects to race next in the Preakness at Pimlico and then the Belmont. Jockey Conn McCreary steered Pensive to a four and a half length victory over Broadcloth amid a crowd estimated at 60,000 to 70,000. The winning purse set a derby record at 64,675 dollars with a 16.20 payoff on a good track.
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FDR contends with states for delegates in Democratic race
The article reports Democratic and Republican delegate dynamics with Missouri, Wyoming, Ohio, and North Dakota groups aiding FDR. Republicans anticipate Ohio's 50 votes for Bricker after Tuesday's primary, while Mississippi regulars and an independent group contest influence. West Virginia delegates remain uninstructed amid Bricker sentiment.
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Tennessee Republicans to choose 19 delegates this Friday
E. Dewey reports that Tennessee Republicans will pick 19 delegates to wind up GOP activity for the week. In Ohio and West Virginia primaries tomorrow nominations will be made for state tickets. Senator Taft is assured renomination in Ohio. West Virginia parties will nominate four six house seats.
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Air battles pummel Bucharest rail yards and Belgrade bridge
In heavy clashes near Bucharest and Belgrade yesterday Allied air forces hit the Orient Express rail link. About 29 German planes were lost in the Bucharest area, with Allied losses totaling 14 bombers and crews. Lighter Allied aircraft also attacked Dalmatian coastal shipping.
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Trnce Sectionals For High Schools Meet On Saturday
Charleston May 8 Coaches of high school track teams must submit eligibility lists by May 9 for sectional meets next Saturday. Five sec tionals will be held in Wheeling Clarksburg Martinsburg Oak Hill and Charleston. Charleston high school leads in relays from the Gazette meet with 96 points while Huntington Central Beckley and others follow.
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RAF Spitfires Down Nine MB-109s Near Rome
In a sharp clash near Lake Braccino north of Rome, eight RAF Spitfires destroyed nine MB-109s from a formation of eighteen. A belated report adds Sgt. Glyde Chafin of Holden, West Virginia, a Liberator gunner, credited with destroying two FW190s on May 5. Other bomber gunners credited with one victory each on the same day include Sgt. T. Kenan Barrett of Hampton, Virginia, and S/Sgt. Raymond Carpenter of Gordonville, Virginia. A modern Army engineers laundry at the Ledo Road in India and Burma is supplying soldiers with clean cloths, sheets, and towels.
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Local Auctions and Estate Notice Mixed Page Items
The page blends a realty sale pitch from Atlas Realty with a creditors and heirs notice for Lula V. Wolfe. It includes stock references to baseball standings, a coal to synthetic gasoline line claim, and calls to action for creditors to file claims by a May date.
Furnished homes with easy terms on Main and Maple
Six room modern homes on Main Street and Maple Avenue offer baths, furnaces, and garages. One on Main Street priced at 2850 dollars on easy terms. another on Maple Avenue at 4750 dollars with terms to fit income. Property moving rapidly, prices expected to rise as terms are arranged.
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