Cubs Move Up In NL Tilt As Cavaretta Pafko Spark Run
Chicago grows closer to the leaders as Phil Cavaretta and Andy Pafko drive a late surge. Claude Passeau checked Boston with a two run homer and a double in a 6-4 win at Boston. Brooklyn edged Cincinnati 4-3 at Ebbets Field to tighten the gap. Washington beat Chicago 10-2 as Dutch Leonard improved to four straight. Keltner's ninth inning homer gave Cleveland a 4-3 win over New York.
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Boxing reform idea spurs NBA call for vetting writers
Sports writer Jack Carberry suggests the National Boxing Association require a verified bout record for each boxer to weed out fighters prone to heart issues. The idea aims to curb surprise retirements after injuries and protect fighters' health. A columnist tone notes the suggestion is bold but questions its practical reach.
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New York
Jack Carberry
Denver
Jack
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Airplane Wing Control Enables Level Flight Progress
An aircraft wing design developed for 1870 production of goods uses wing position to govern climb, landing, and turns. Three fourths of Pivots support level flight while less than a quarter handle other maneuvering, linking labor, distributive and service activities to flight control.
All-America and National Feuding Over 1947 Baseball Tie Up
Chicago May 21 The All-America Football Conference and the Veteran National Football League clash over converting the America Association baseball fields into minor gridiron venues. Hamey said openness to offers while Crowley called the meeting very successful and planned more talks. George Halas suggested NL seek an affiliation with the American Association in 1947 on a different geographic basis to capitalize on rivalries.
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National Football League
America Association
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All-America
Association
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James H. Crowley
Crowley
George Halas
Chicago Bears
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Halas
American Association
Carrasquel Seeks Return To White Sox After Mexico Stint
In Mexico City on May 21, Alex Carrasquel said Chicago White Sox contacted him during Monterrey play and suggested a comeback, but the club has shown no interest. The Venezuelan right-hander recalls telling them he could not return then and now remains unsure who spoke for the team. In New Jersey, Joe Louis trained near his camp while Billy Conn rested as both prepare for their June 19 title bout.
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Joe Louis
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Washington 10 Chicago 2 and other baseball standings
The standings show Washington 10 2 and Cleveland 4 3 with teams listed by win loss and winning percentage. The Morgantown Dominion reports the West Chicago board of governors may appoint a new university president at a May 31 meeting in Morgantown.
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Baseball Tonight Matches Sprint Across Ancient Rivalries
The schedule lists multiple American and National League games with New York visiting Cleveland and Boston visiting Detroit among others. Several night games are noted and several cities are paired for today and tomorrow. The text mixes game lineups with an old note on magic about fire and the evil eye.
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Detroit
Philadelphia
St. Louis
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Cincinnati
Brooklyn
Pittsburgh
Beaumont Tigers Play On Court In Baseball Field
Beaumont Tigers faced St Augustine at the Beaumont athletic field in a muddled game that resembled a basketball score of 47 to 4. The match appeared misplayed as baseball lines and foot races dominated, ending in the first of the eighth.
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J. McProuty
Billy Fox Knocks Out Harris in Philadelphia Ring
Billy Fox, 20, from Philadelphia, extended his knockout streak to 39 and kept his bid for the light heavyweight title alive by stopping Ossie Harris of Pittsburgh with a decisive left hook. Harris was floored in the latest bout as Fox damaged his face and body, preserving a dream of challenging Gus Lesnevich.
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Billy Fox
Ossie
Bulldog
Yankees Win Clear Victory Over Mexican League
New York Yankees secure a ruling against the Mexican league after Justice Miller issues a temporary restraining order. Pasquel brothers and agents accused of inducing American players to breach contracts, trial set for May 28 to make the injunction permanent. Legal challenge includes reserve clause debate and monopoly charges. Pittsburgh at New York game postponed on wet grounds. Parkersburg plans June 16 meeting of West Virginia minor judiciary association.
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Minor Judiciary Association of
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Pittsburgh Nominates Light Heavy Candidates
Pittsburgh voters face a boxing style primary with Ezzard Charles defeating Archie Moore in ten rounds to become the likely light heavyweight choice. Ossie Harris of Pittsburgh knocked out Billy Fox in the 10th round in Philadelphia, signaling a run-off for the heir to champion Gus Lesnevich.
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Pittsburgh
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Ezzard Charles
Archie Moore
Gus Lesnevich
Philadelphia
Billy Fox
Ossie
Bulldog) Harris
Charles
Moore
St. Louis
Belmont Oaks contenders named as three Belair fillies
Five three year old fillies were named for the $20000 American Oaks at Belmont Park today. Three are from William Woodward's Belair stud Bonnie Beryl Foxglove and Hypnotic. Red Shoes and Rytina are their opponents. Bonnie Beryl lost a race decision to Earshot at Belmont a week ago. Red Shoes beat Earshot at Pimlico earlier this month. The feature is a mile and three eighths with 121 pounds on each starter. A recent photo finish saw a three horse heat end in a dead heat at Belmont with 29330 fans. Ada L. Rice's Slide and Murlogg Farm's Fighting Step tied for first in the $10000 Voters' Purse, three lengths ahead of Reply Paid. The winning duo paid $2.10 for $2. A record feminine athlete purchase was noted in Chicago.
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Belmont Park
William Woodward
Belair Stud
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Foxglove
Hypnotic
H. E. Jackson
Red Shoes
W. P. Steward
Rytina
Earshot
Belmont
Pimlico
Ada L. Rice
Murlogg Farm
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Raid on ships ends with mass roundup on Danube
Report outlines a secret operation against Hungarian naval displaced persons. U S agents sought Adm Trunkwalter, commander of remnants of Hungarys navy, as troops sealed 45 miles of the Danube and moved 3000 captives from ships near the riverbank. One Hungarian hurled a shovel at an American. no further resistance reported.
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Adm
Trunkwalter
U. S
Hungary
Danube
Parkhill's Paint Store Revamps Rooms With Luminals
A local paint ad touts Luminals as a modern flat wall paint that redecorates an average size room in under an hour with one coat. It claims versatile coverage for walls, brick, wallboard, and wallpaper, featuring quick drying and new color options. Free color card offered.
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Bidwell Claims Sale of Berger Strengthens Blue Birds
Chicago Blue Birds owner W. Bidwell announced securing pitcher Margaret Sunny Berger from the Chicago Cardinals for 2500 dollars, boosting his team in the National Girls professional softball league. Berger was known for her standout performance with the rival Cardinals.
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Chicago Bluebirds
Margaret
Sunny) Berger
Chicago Cardinals
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