Billy Conn Romps Sally Krieger In 12 Round Bout
New York May 13 Billy Conn the Pittsburgh kid overwhelmed Sally Krieger NBA middleweight king in a 12 round Garden bout. Conn unleashed a sustained assault winning nine rounds to Krieger one with Krieger suffering facial swelling though never knocked down. Krieger weighed 166 to Conn 170 1 4 and Conn may add weight to reach 180, a change Ray says could bring more knockout power but slow speed.
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Gayle-Talbot
New York
Billy Conn
Thettsburgh
Sally Kreiger
N. B
the Garden
Billy
Krieger
Fred Apostoli
New York State
Bad Krieger
Conn
Hilly
Sally
Solly
Johnny Ray
Yesterday's Stars Lead Tigers and Cardinals to Wins
Jack Kramer and Johnny Mize powered early offense as the Browns held off the Tigers with two hits and an RBI for Kramer and Mize drove in four as the Cardinals beat the Reds 8-7. Morris Anrovich homered with two on to lift the Phillies over the Giants and move Philadelphia from last place. Clint Brown saved the White Sox with a bases loaded threat in the ninth to seal a 4-3 victory over the Indians, while Buddy Hassett sparked a Bees three hits and three runs in a win over the Dodgers.
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Jack Kramer
Browns
Tigers
Johnny Mize
Cardinals
St. Louis
Reds
Morris Anrovich
Phillies
Giants
Philaddelphia
Clint Brown
White Sox
Chicago
Indians
Buddy Hassett
Bees
Dodgers
Major League Standings and Results
Yesterday results include Philadelphia 10 over New York 6 and St Louis 8 over Cincinnati 6. Boston 7 over Brooklyn 5. Today’s schedule has St Louis at Cincinnati and Philadelphia at New York with Brooklyn at Boston. American League games listed Chicago 4 over Cleveland 3 and Detroit 0 in another result.
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Phnliadelphia
New York
St. Louis
Cincinnati
Boston
Brooklyn
Philadelphia
Chicago
Cleveland
Detroit
York
Washinton
Trost
L Pet
Pittsburgh Cay
Wwee Pet
Washington
Veland
Galento Prepares For Louis Showdown After Weirton Exhibition
Tony Galento weighs 235 pounds and floors Phil Johnson twice in a four round exhibition before 1500 fans in Weirton. The bout precedes his June 28 challenge to Joe Louis. Jim Kuhn of Beckley tops the meet with state high and low hurdles. Huntington leads entrants with 16. Charleston holds eight all meet titles.
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Weirton
Tony Galento
Joe Louis
Phil Johnson
Johnson
Pittsburgh
Dies
Jim Kuhn
Beckley
Charleston
Bob Hannan
Phil Collin
Huntington
Oak Hill
West Virginia University
Wright poised to set state marks in Morgantown
Huntington star "Bullet Bob" Wright leads West Virginia schoolboys in Morgantown aiming to upset expectations and break state records. Wright, noted for the 220 yard dash and 120 yard high hurdles, has already surpassed several standards this year, including ones he set himself at Charleston.
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Morgantown
Huntington
West Virginia
Bullet Bob" Wright
Charleston
Wright
Two St. Louis Hitters Leading Major Leagues
New York May 13 The M boys of St Louis Mel Mazera of the Browns and Joe Medwick of the Cardinals have seized the major league batting lead Mazera is at .475 and Medwick at .394 the top in the National League which he dominated in 1936 and 1937
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New York
St. Louis
Mel. Mazzera
Browns
Joe Medwick
Cardinals
Mazzera
Medwick
Big Plant Started In Shepherdstown
A 20,000 barrel storage plant for the Apple Products company of Shepherdstown was started by Quigly Hafer of Chambersburg Pa at Shepherdstown. This marks a significant expansion in regional processing capacity announced on May 13.
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Shepherdstown
Apple Products Company
Quigly Hafer
Chambersburg, Pa
Record Pimlico Preakness Draws Massive Crowd
A crowd of about 45000 fills Pimlico as Johnstown aims for a third straight stakes win in the Preakness. Wagering expected across the board on Jamestown’s Jim Fitzsimmons entry and Gilded Knight. Volitant seen as little hope amid a field spotlighted by Johnstown’s dominance.
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Baltimore
Maryland
Pimlico
Johnstown
Ogden Phipps
Gilder Knight
Ciencia
R. J. Klenberg
King Ranch
W. L. Brann
Challendon
Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt
High Quest
Jimmy Stout
William “Woodward
Jim Fitz~ Simmons
Jamestown
Big Jboy
Richest prize for three-year-olds in 66-year stake
The article notes a historic purse for a three-year-olds race dating back to 1915. With a $500 starter fee, $1,500 for supplementary entries including Impound and Ciencia, plus the original nominating fund and $50,000 added, the total reaches about $71,000 making it the richest prize of its era.
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Impound
Ciencia
Coach's Talk Roils National Sports Scene
New York May 13 coach discipline draws attention as a mid west mentor is urged to curb language. Belmont opener reports 118 books in use while Pirates feel home like road games against Giants. Cincinnati Times-Star notes Covington beanery sign live fish sandwiches. Connie Mack confirms Eric Tipton joining Athletics. Metropolitan ALA US ten mile features Jean Barthelot. Bob Pastor plans flight to fight Roscoe Toles. Dayton Flyers ponder travel to St Marys for fall game. Phils seek two sluggers. Marquette sends seven letters away. Marek adds Dann Marek joins Weill stable. Sharp comments on golf course scoring. Sammy Snead breaks 90 with key club. Ohio readies new national golf tour for caddies with scholarships.
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Eddie Brietz
New York
Belmont
Pirates
Polo Grounds
Giants
Browns
Joe Glenn
Red Sox
Cincinnati Times-Star
Covington
Connie Mack
Eric Tipton
Duke Star
Athletics
ALA
Jean Barthelot
Jack Dempsey
Bob Pastor
Roscoe Toles
U. of Dayton
San Francisco
St. Mary's
Phils
Marquette
al Weill
May Marek
Chicago
Marek
Joe Louis
al Sharp
Chattanooga Times
Gene Sarazen
Jimmy Pofahl
Ted Williams
Minneapolis
Sammy Snead
Sam
Ohio
Aces Trim Welch as Meeks Sets Strikeout Mark
Huntington Aces move to .615 lead in Mountain State league with a 9-2 win over Welch powered by Russell Meeks who struck out 17 to set a new loop record. Williamson bats for 12-11 win over Bluefield with Sessi homering twice late. Kyedar fans 41, blanks Ashland as Logan wins 12-8. schedule shows Huntington at Ashland and Welch at Bluefield.
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Associated Press
Huntington
Aces
Bluefield Bluegrays
Bluefield
Williamson
Welch
Russell Meeks
Wickel
Sessi
I Kyedar
Ashland Colonels
Logan
Williams
Ashland
Crushed to death in Huntington repair mishap
May 13 An automobile raised for axle repairs fell on Howard Leppert 41 a city engineering department employee. He was killed in the accident and is survived by his widow.
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Huntington
Howard Leppert
City Engineering Department
Leppert
Blades Leads Cardinals To League Peak
Ray Blades and two other minor league promotions guide the St Louis Cardinals to early NL lead as Johnny Mize and Pepper Martin power a 8-7 win over the Reds. Philo Toppo’s Phillies beat the Giants 10-6 with Arnovich driving in three. Moe Arnovich sits tied for RBIs with 20 as Mel Ott boosts the Browns. Jack Kramer earns his third win for the Yankees.
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Judson Bailey
Associated Press
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Philadelphia Phillies
Ray Blades
Rochester Farm
St. Louis Cardinals
Fred Haney
Toledo
Browns
Dr. J. Thompson Prothro
Little Rock
Phillies
Cardinals
Cincinnati Reds
Johnny Mize
Pepper Martin
Joe Medwick
Stolk
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Philo
Giants
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Haney
Mel Mazzera
K Yankees
Jack Kramer
Detroit Tigers
Boston Bees
Brooklyn Dodgers
Chicago White Sox
Cleveland Indians
Cafe Society to Open at Dixie Theatre in Hollywood
Hollywood fashion circles spotlight Cafe Society on opening day at the Dixie Theatre. Madaine Carroll co stars with Fred MacMurray and Shirley Ross in the Paramount comedy, while the film promises chic wardrobes and a sharp Fields vs McCarthy feud in a light comedy atmosphere. Charlie McCarthy performs in blackface in a comedy routine, Mortimer Snerd returns, Constance Moore shines in a major role.
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Cal
Cafe Society
Long Island
Paramount
Dixie Theatre
Madaline Carroll
Fred MacMurray
Shirley Ross
Fields
McCarthy
Charlie
Constance Moore
Mortimer Snerd
Opera House Hilarious Opens With Top Comedy Duo
Universal's You Can't Cheat An Honest Man stars W. C. Fields Edgar Bergen and Charlie McCarthy. The film opens Sunday at the Opera House and delivers a deft blend of comedy sequences within a strong story arc.
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Universal
Opera House
W. C. Fields
Edgar Bergen
Charlie McCarthy
Kidnapping report hints at missing person C
A victim recalls a brief abduction after which they were bound and left on a board. They freed their mouth bandage after about an hour, signaling for help. C was located, and authorities and associates including Her and Cole were dispatched from Hollywood to return him home.
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Cole
Holly Wood
Publisher recalls kidnapping attempt tied to Hitler book
Sheriff’s deputies and Justice Department agents questioned publisher Putnam after he described being seized in his garage. He says two men blindfolded him, demanded the identity of the contributor to a Hitler-themed book, and threatened his life with bullets, two letters, and phone calls in the prior month.
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Department of Justice
Los Angeles
Putnam
Josephine’ Berber
Rex Cole
Hollywood
Cole
State miners near agreement on union shop clause
About 18 000 miners in northern West Virginia and eastern Ohio prepared to return to work by Monday or Tuesday if final agreement is reached while other industries in the Ohio Valley recalled workers amid a fuel shortage. Cleanup operations began in Fairmont Wheeling Moundsville and Glen Dale as coal may have run at the tipple today pending an accord.
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Ohio
Upper
Ohio Valley
Fairmont
Wheeling
Moundsville
Glendale
Mickey Rooney Stars In Immortal Story At Strand
Strand Theatre presents Mickey Rooney in The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn a solo starring vehicle filmed largely on the Sacramento River for the Mississippi setting Richard Thorpe directs with a faithful adaptation featuring Huck Finn aiding a runaway slave facing mob lynchers and the comic Romeos moments with Walter Connolly as Romeo, cinematic high points noted.
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Huckleberry Finn
Mississippi
Mark Twain
Tom Sawyer
Mickey Rooney
Strand Theatre
Huckleberrry Finn
Sacramento River
Richard Thorpe
Mickey
Romeo and Juliet
Walter Connolly
Romeo
Dredge Boom Bends Over Cab Damaging Vessel
Damage estimated at 600 dollars occurred when a long derrick boom on a Dravo Corporation dredge bent back over the cab, threatening to capsize the craft. The dredge was at work on the river wall along the Kanawha River near Charleston.
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Charleston
Dravo Corporation
Kanawha River
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