Browns and Phillies Duel In Early Pennant Chase
Major league openers spark a pennant chase as the Browns visit Philadelphia while the Phillies tackle Washington and New York in a rugged early schedule. Chicago, Cleveland, Detroit, Boston and St. Louis also start strong series, with Pittsburgh hosting and Cincinnati visiting. Freddy Fitzsimmons leads Philadelphia into a demanding road stretch as Clark Griffith plans a steady rotation for Washington.
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Jack Hand
Breas
Duke Sewell
St. Louis Browns
Philadelphia
Browns
Clark Griffith
Washington
St. Louis
Boston
New York
Red Sox
Joe McCarthy
Detroit
Cleveland
Chicago
Freddy Fitzsimmons
Phils
Cubs
Charley Grimm
Cincinnati
Pitsburgh
Cardinals
Dodgers
Pittsburgh
Baseball and basketball trends drive high school sports balance
A sports column notes 96 percent of high schools support basketball but only 32 percent play baseball, with war-era declines in baseball yet rising or steady interest in school programs in places like New Orleans and Bergen County. It highlights coaches, regional contrasts, and a mix of brief sports items including players Frenchy Glady and boxing notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh Fullerton, Jr
New York
New Orleans
Bergen County
N. J
Rumson
Mike Jacobs
Mike
Roland
Frenchy) Glady
Braves
Ward's Ward Hiring Rift Echoes Government Seizure
The 69 year old Avery, head of the second largest mail order firm, blamed public indignation for the government returning the plant. Federal Judge Holly prepared to rule on the proposed injunction as observers weighed a possible dismissal of the petition. Meanwhile the CIO union at Ward's won a bargaining vote 2,440 to 1,593 and urged the War Labor Board to extend the expired contract pending a new agreement despite Ward's refusal to comply with a board order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avery
Jesse (Jones
William H. Holly
CIO
Ward's
United Mail Order
War Labor Board
WLB
State Championship Track Entrants List Delayed to Sectional Heads
Lists of entrants for five qualifying meets leading to the Charleston state championships May 20 were in sectional directors’ hands. Gorman urged accuracy and stopwatches, with seeding and drawing set for May 20 at Laidley Field. Entrants include Charleston High, Stonewall Jackson, Huntington Central, Huntington East, Dunbar, Oak Hill, Beckley, Mount Hope and others.
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Charleston
Rocco J. Gorman
Gorman
Laidley Field
Oak Hill
Clarksburg
Martinghurs
Lyle Rich
Charleston High
Stonewall Jack Son
Huntington Central
Huntington East
Dunbar
Paul Fulks
Beckley
Mount Hope
Gauley Bridge
Kingston
Fayetteville
Lookout
Pax
Robert Roe
Wheeling
Moundsville
Tridelphia
Warwood
Benwood-Union Follawsbee
Wheeling High School
Martinsburg
Baseball results and tonight's National League schedule
National League action lists Brooklyn at St Louis Philadelphia at Chicago New York at Cincinnati and Boston at Pittsburgh with night games Philadelphia at Washington and Cleveland at Boston also noted are tomorrow's Brooklyn St Louis Philadelphia Chicago Boston Pittsburgh and New York Cincinnati matchups.
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Brooklyn
St. Louis
Philadelphia
Chicago
New York
Cincinnati
Boston
Pittsburgh
Fierce Battle Rages Over French and German Targets
RAF night raids concentrate on Gennevilliers in Paris suburbs and other French industrial sites. Lancaster bombers strike Annecy ballbearing plant as Mosquitos hit Berlin and Mediterranean targets. Allied daylight raids hit Belgium France Luxembourg. German reports note heavy bombing of Reich targets. Government opposition to closed shop and Montgomery Ward dispute referenced.
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France
Paris
Gennevilliers
Annecy
Danube-Alps
Mediterranean Air Force
Genoa
Livorno
Italy
Balkans
Berlin
French Channel
Reich
Britain
Belgium
Luxembourg
BRT
Iback
Europe
Hermann Goering
Tl Nh
Areca
H.W.T
Columbia Broadcasting System
Baseball schedule lists matchups for AL and NL teams
The schedule shows American League games with Detroit at New York Cleveland at Boston Chicago at Philadelphia and St. Louis at Washington for a night game.
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Detroit
New York
Cleveland
Boston
Chicago
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Washington
Two story brick dwelling on McGraw Ave for sale
Two story brick veneer home with full basement heating eight rooms pantry sun parlor two baths arranged for one or two families on McGraw Ave priced at 12500 dollars.
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McGraw Ave
Survives: recalling the golden spike celebration and rail line
The narrative recalls two survivors from Plain City and Ogden who lived through the railroad era. Thomas England, eight at the golden spike event, remembers carpenters and nails repurposed from the work. Joseph M. Toombs, then 12, rode a freight train to Promontory to see Governor Stanford strike the spike.
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Thomas England
Plain City
England
Joseph M. Toombs
Ogden
Promontory
Leland Stanford
California
Toombs
Plains
Boxing Results From The Associated Press
Boxing results list several decisions and knockouts across cities. Notable bouts include Frank Terry defeating Johnny Jones in Brooklyn, Izzy Janazzo beating Johnny Green in Buffalo, and Joe Red dick toppling Bob Wade in Hartford. Other results feature Rocky Graziang stopping Freddie Graham in Newark and Pet Demers outpointing Jerry Zullo in New Bedford.
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Associated Press
New York
Frank Terry
Brooklyn
Johnny Jones
Pittsburgh
Pat Giordano
Joe Wilson
Detroit
Buffalo
Izzy Janazzo
Johnny Green
Joey Bagnato
Toronto
Paul Wilson
Carbondals
Washington
Rocky Graziang
Freddie Graham
Newark
N. J
Freddie Russo
Rahway
Young Lee Murray
Baltimore
Jersey City
Joe Governale
Rudy Giscombe
Johnny Wiliams
Frank Curry
Hartford
Conn
Drew G
Joe Reddick
Paterson
Bob Wade
al Stepany
White Plains
Charles Backofen
Rockville
New Bedford
Mass
Pet Demers
Brockton
Jerry Zullo
Chelsea
Johnny Priest
Cambridge
Jimmy McLarnin
Portland
Boyo Mallon
al Evans
Newport
R. I
al Stuart
Johnny Vazzo
Lynn
Fresno
Cal
Lige Drew
San Diego
Roscoe Smith
Omaha
Foremen Union Contract Signed Amid War Production Hope
Ford officials hope the contract will foster better relations with foremen to keep war production uninterrupted. The agreement affects about 9,000 foremen who had threatened a walkout, with celebration noted including Mrs. Ella Brown of Phoenix. The details continue from page 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ella Brown
Phoenix
Ariz
Ford
WLB
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del Bissonette
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Memphis
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Madison Square Garden
Aaron
Brooklyn “Tigers
Service Dept
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Bainbridge
Fletcher
NeTeRl Cone
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Jack Lords
Ahan
Pleacher
Goss
Yankees
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Ing
Ofirther Automotive Com
Ford's
Ed Automobile Workers
CIQ
FAA
Strom Hoan
Ghionso
Philadelphia FF
Louis
St. Louis New York
Montgomery Ward
Evans Hardware Company
E. Main St
Grocers
Grafton Baking Co
Wit Furnace
West
Washington Street
Beech Street
Imerétia
Grand Street
West Main St
C. C. Richman Real Estate
Main St
Nar Vital Industries
Monroe St
Bath
Lincoln Street
Knotts Avenue
Maple Avenue
Parrish Agency
Monongahela System
Ately
the Sentinel
Joe
Brown
A .M. Wagner
Delevenue
W. Leghot
Minorca
London Poultry
Trenton
Wlee Ee
Igantown
West Virginia
Arranjay's
Thayer St
A. C
Lafayette
Washington St
Florida Line
Coast
St. Burg
FIELD
Union Building
Ton
W. Va
Pers
Busy Bee Restaurant
Inquire B & O
Grafton
Busy Bee
John
Stout, Plemington
Young
Jersey
Bakerstown
Mia
Kate Sellhoffer
Tunnelton
R. K. Parkhill
Gey Street
Plessie’s
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