Standings and Today’s Games Across Leagues
Standings show Pittsburgh ahead of Philadelphia with six to four and Boston dominating Cincinnati eight to zero. Brooklyn trails St Louis five to two as New York faces Chicago in a two game set with multiple matchups today. American League results include Detroit a 4 1 winner over New York and Boston 7 3 over St Louis. International League highlights include Buffalo 11 Toronto 13 and Albany 4 Jersey City 3 in ten innings.
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Baseball scores from several leagues across the country
American Association results show Louisville 3 Columbus 5, Indianapolis 4 Toledo 7, St Paul 3, Milwaukee 2 with other outcomes in the circuit. Southern Association games include Memphis 10 Atlanta 3 and New Orleans 7 Nashville 6. Little Rock 7 Knoxville 4, Birmingham 3 Chattanooga 4. Additional scores list Johnstown 5 Charleston 4 Beckley 12 Wheeling 5 Ringfield 6 Huntington 4 Anesville 6 Dayton 5 in 10 innings.
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Higher Tuitions For Colleges Proposed
Charleston May 18 Amid a clutter of figures the AAP here proposes higher college tuitions as part of a broad funding plan. The action centers on state policy to increase tuition across public colleges, with officials weighing potential impacts on students and budgets.
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State lawmakers delay aid bill on college tuition rise
House leaders moved to change an administration bill raising tuition in state colleges but postponed action. Governor Kump proposed a $100 yearly minimum for residents at all state institutions including West Virginia University, which now carries higher fees. The delegation tentatively accepted a $40 minimum and a cap on the uniform tuition clause before shelving the bill temporarily.
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Johnny Frederick Narrowly Misses NL Hitting Lead After Four-Hit Game
Brooklyn star Johnny Frederick homered into the big six by collecting four hits in five at bats against the Cardinals, lifting his season average 32 points to .365. The NL leaders show Frederick among the top batters with a .365 clip, chasing the league crown as ABAH Pet. West Browns and others post high marks.
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West Virginia legalizes pari mutuel horse racing
Charleston May 18 1933 West Virginia makes horse racing legal and allows pari mutuel wagering to fund schools. A racing secretary will regulate activities with audits. track plans exist in the Northern Panhandle near Pittsburgh. Gov Kump veto not used and dog racing is barred.
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Father Slays Boy After Paternity Case and Suicide Try
Bowman, linked to a paternity finding in 1926, shot 1 year old Harry Phillips Bowman on the Brant porch after a custody dispute. His suspenders formed a noose as he fled into the woods, where his body was found three hours later. The mother Edith Brant had housed him. Bowman survived by a wife and seven children.
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Alog Deep Creek Lake
King George to reply directly on Roosevelt peace offer
London reports King George V will send a direct reply to President Roosevelt on Britain’s reaction to the American peace plan. Cabinet considered Hitler’s conciliatory response and Prime Minister MacDonald backed Roosevelt’s appeal, with a quick cabinet action anticipated.
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Concentration key to golf success says Gene Saragen
Gene Saragen urges golfers to concentrate on grip stance club selection and aiming for the green. He notes champions like Jones Ouimet and Hagen show focus under pressure and credits focus for his British Open win at Prince's, describing a specific tee shot study on the 460 yard No 8 hole.
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Fragmented reflections mix golf tips and labor code text
Disjointed passages blend a golfer's conseils about concentration and easy shots with a formal discussion of a national code of fair competition. The narrative shifts to a crime report noting a youth arrested near Romney after a shooting, with references to Hardy and Hampshire counties and a state industrial school term for forgery.
Roosevelt Plan Presses Emergency Reemployment Push
The article outlines President Roosevelt’s plan urging Congress to act quickly on emergency measures. He emphasizes initiating a reemployment campaign to stave off hardships, sustain business improvement, and better economic conditions, noting industrial regulation provisions within the measure.
Brill Admits to Slaying Mother After Pursuit
A woman collapsed at a house and Brill appeared as he chased her. He said he fired at close range and again as she ran into the yard. A tobacco salesman’s discovery led to police search and the later finding of the mother’s body. Brill claimed about ten shots were fired in total as she lay on the floor.
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Repeal Candidates Sweep New Jersey in 1 May Vote
Newark reports unofficial returns show New Jersey the fifth state to disapprove nationwide prohibition. All 226 delegates to the repeal convention will be pledged for repeal as results indicate a complete wet victory across 21 counties in the state, with a repeal convention likely in June.
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West Va Would Continued From Page One
The article discusses public works program implications in West Virginia. It lists projects including post office buildings and expansions in Charleston Huntington Wheeling Bluefield and Keyser as part of the program.
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The Cohens and Kellys in Trouble at Opera House
The Universal laugh riot The Cohens and Kellys in Trouble opens at the Opera House tonight with stars George Sidney Charlie Murray and a strong supporting cast including Andy Devine Jobyna Howland Henry Armette Maude Fulton Frank Albertson and Maureen O'Sullivan. The breezy farce continues Friday and Saturday with lighthearted antics and a sea-going comedy tone.
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