Feller Stars In Indians Comeback Victory Over Browns
Bob Feller pitched and hit in a 3 to 2 Cleveland win over the St Louis Browns in the season opener. An error by Ken Keltner allowed a Browns run in the first inning, but Feller’s five hits and nine strikeouts led the Indians. Rip Radcliff doubled home the other Browns run as the night game featured Giants beating the Bees 8 to 1 elsewhere.
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Judson Bailey
Associated Press
Robert William Andrew Feller
Felter
Bob
St. Louis
Cleveland Indians
Browns
Rapid Robert
Ken Keltner
Rip Radcliff
Brown
George McQuinn
Q Giants
Indians
New York Giants
Boston Bees
Manhattan
Yesterday's Baseball Scores and Tonight's Probables
Landia's Yesterday results show New York defeating Boston 8 to 1 in a night game. Tonight several games are listed with probable pitchers including Warneke and MéGee for St. Louis at Cincinnati and French for Chicago at Pittsburgh, among others.
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New York
Boston
St. Louis
Cincinnati
Warneke
MéGee
Walters
Zeman
Chicago
Pittsburgh
Brooklyn
Philaelphia
Ham- Im
Higbe
Sullivan
Lohrman
Fenicago
Detroit
Cleveland
Charleston youths lead WV high school golf title race
In Charleston on May 25 a South Charleston four man squad led the first annual West Virginia state high school golf tournament after the opening round. They posted 332 as nine teams chased with Charleston at 343 and Dupont of Belle at 348. St Albans 350. Parkersburg 358. Gauley Bridge 386. Nitro 408. Madison 438.
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New York
Charleston
South Charleston
West Virginia
Dupont
of Belle
St. Albans
Parkersburg
Gauley Bridge
Nitro
Madison
Red's No. 2 Man By Jack Sord all Rigney Beats Tigers
In the Chicago White Sox 2-1 win over the Detroit Tigers John Rigney allowed three hits and struck out six. He retired the Tigers in order in seven of nine innings, matching Tommy Bridges who held Chicago to three hits in seven. Rosenthal drove in both runs with a first-inning single and walks loading the bases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rigney
Tigers
Feller
Chicago White Sox
Detroit Tigers
John Rigney
Tommy Bridges
Chicago
Sox
Larry Rosenthal
Slip Madigan to Seek Post in Congress Run
Eastern circles say Slip Madigan, former St Marys coach, will run for Congress in California. The piece notes boxing magnates and league discipline stories, including Lee Grissom with the Yanks, Fred Haney fined for talking to a club secretary, and multiple title changes across three weeks.
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Eddie Brietz
New York
Jack Kearns
Browns
Charley DeWitt
Nashville
Jenkins
Ambers
Jeffra
Joey Archibald
Overlin
Garcia
Memphis
Pairings and records for early baseball matchups
New York visits Boston as Pear and Chandler face Harris and appointees. Detroit travels to Chicago with Trout against Knott while Cleveland meets St. Louis with Harder or Milnar, Bildilii. Philadelphia plays Washington with Dees matching Leonard in a tight series lead.
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New York
Boston
Pearsop
Chandler
Harris
Detroit
Chicago
Trout
Knott
Cleveland
St. Louis
Harderia
Milnar
Bildilii
Philadelphia
Washington
Dees
Leonard
Baron Boots Has Changed and Aims for Big Time Return
Cletus Elwood Poffenberger nicknamed Boots, once a famed major league troublemaker, now stars for the Nashville Vols and seeks another chance in the American League. He has won five of Nashville’s 22 victories, improved control, and vows to prove himself ready for Detroit and top-level play. He stresses a serious mindset and plans to regain a big league spot.
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Memphis, Tenn
Cletus Elwood
Boots) Poffenger
Tam
Nashville Vols
Roffenberger
Nashville
Detroit
Brooklyn
Memphis
Boots
Storybook Single Wins Contest In Last Canto
Logan edged Ashland 6 to 5 in the Mountain State league as Jay Ferrell delivered the go ahead single in the ninth inning. Rain washed out the rest of the schedule with Ashland and Logan remaining in Logan and other games moved to Williamson and Welch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Logan
Ashland
Jay Ferrell
Bluefield
Williamson
Huntington
Welch
Baseball Highlights From Yesterday's Games
Yesterday’s stars included Harry Gumbert of the Giants who held opponents to five hits as New York cruised to an 8 to 1 win. John Rigney of the White Sox limited the Tigers to three singles in a 2 to 1 victory. Rod Feller led the Indians with seven strong innings and a home run in a 3 to 2 win over the Browns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Harry Gumbert
Giants
New York
John Rigney
White Sox
Tigers
Awards at Grafton High honor boy and girl athletes
Grafton high school named over 40 athletic certificates sweaters and letters this week to students across football basketball and track. Football recipients include Charles Bell Richard Hamilton Roy Hawkins and others while 22 earned football certificates. Girls basketball four year letters went to Mary Elizabeth Cook Laura Genette Mary Ellers Eleanor Rogers Vera Luzadder and others. Individual honors include best forward Alma Turner best guard Mary Ellers and high scorer Betty Shaffer. The 1940 girls basketball team roster listed.
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Grafton High School
Marion Bolyard
William Graham
Lantz Carrico
Richard O'Connor
Manfred Shafer
Robert Mathews
George Hamric
John Kirkpatrick
William Jenkins
James Riggleman
Woodrow Bacchus
Richard Zinn
Glenn Kann
Richard Hebb
Charles Bell
Richard Hamilton
Roy Hawkins
Meredith DeMoss
Leroy Swisher
Robert Stolzenfels
Paul Knight
Ralph Bunner
Ray Bunner
Robert Curry
Austin Hatch
Rush Hatch
Dayton Mathews
Paul Moats
Carl Moats
Harmon McGee
Robert Knight
Junior McWilliams
Fred Nicola
Ralph Norris
Bud Love
Paul Graham
Carl Rowe
William Summers
William Slack
William DeLaney
Richard Dempsey
Mary Elizabeth Cook
Laura Genenette
Mary Ellers
Eleanor Rogers
Vera Luzadder
Mary Elizabeth Hovatter
Kathleen Watkins
Dora Sturms
Alma Turner
Anna Kike
Betty Shaffer
Eva Dale Jones
Shirel Bryan
Irene Phillips
Mary Rogers
Freda Moore
Jean Rector
Helen Bennett
Paul
Two Golf Stars Meet for Southern Title in Fort Worth
In Fort Worth Texas two leading women golfers meet for the Southern title. Estelle Lawson Page, UNC alumna and national champion in 1937, faces Mrs Estelle Goldthwaite, a mother of two and three time Texas champion. Page previously won key championships with a remarkable four-club start.
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Fort Worth
Tex
Frank Goldthwaite
Estelle Lawson Page
Hill
Page
University of North Carolina
Beckley College Plans Summer School Start
Beckley college officials announced the annual summer school will begin June 3 and continue through July 12. The plan covers courses offered by the Beckley institution for the coming session.
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Beckley
Pi—Beckley College
Muddy Waters To Balk Fisherman On Weekend
The Conservation Commission reported most trout streams are muddy in the state, with Pendleton County showing clear water. If rain stops, conditions could improve and streams may clear by tomorrow.
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Charleston
Conservation Commision
Pendleton County
Two Catchers Lead Leagues Change in Batting Averages
Major league hitters push batting averages higher as catchers sweep top spots. Frank Hayes rises from .391 to .417 to lead the American league while Rip Racliff climbs to .407 for second. In the National league Hank Danning of the Giants lifts from .353 to .394 to lead. Johnny Mize of the Cardinals breaks into the top ranks at .339.
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New York
Frank Hayes
Philadelphia Athletics
Rip Racliff
St. Louis Browns
Hayes
Hank Danning
New York Giants
St. Louis Cardinals
Johnny Mize
Armstrong Whips Rugged Battler In Boston Bout
Welterweight champion Henry Armstrong fought at the Boston Garden last night and stopped Ralph Zannelli after four knockdowns. Referee Johnny Martin halted action in the fifth round. Armstrong scored a decisive victory over the Providence fighter.
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Armstrong
Rugged Battler
Boston
Henry Armstrong
Boston Garden
New England
Ralph Zannelli
Providence
Johnny Martin
Fights Last Night in Boston Chicago and Hollywood
Henry Armstrong defended his welterweight title by stopping Ralph Zannelli in Boston while Johnny Balmer outpointed Joey Speigel in Chicago and Tony Chavez defeated Red Green in Hollywood. The bouts featured listed weights and hometowns for each fighter.
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Boston
Henry Armstrong
Los Angeles
Ralph Zannelli
Providence
R. L
Chicago
Johnny Balmer
Peoria
Joey Speigel
Milwaukee
Hollywood
Tony Chavez
Red Green
Training Posture in Infancy and Posture Factors
A long notice from Dr. Clendening outlines early posture training for infants, stressing back support, upright stance against walls, and family role modeling. It links posture to feet, legs, bow legs, rickets, and abdominal organ support, recommending diet, exercises, corsets, and mechanical aid to prevent dyspepsia and a dropped abdomen.
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William Hanna Thomson
New York
Arrests Under Special Powers Act In Britain And Ireland
The report notes arrests under emergency powers, including Captain Franz Von Rinten, a German exile once jailed in the United States for wartime sabotage. British authorities fear a possible German attack via Ireland while Dublin police pursue a German mystery man. A raid uncovered 200 Germans, $20,000 in American money, a parachute, German air force badge, radio, printing press, code, and airfield maps in a Dublin house linked to Stephen. its occupant was jailed.
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Special Powers Act
Franz von Rintelen
Germany
United States
Scotland Yard
Eire
Dublin
Parrachute
Ireland
Stephen
Notice to Creditors and Beneficiaries of Laura M Rowe Estate
Legal notice to creditors and beneficiaries of the estate of Laura M Rowe deceased to file verified claims with vouchers at the office on or before November 15 1940 or be barred from benefits. similar notice for Rachel Means estate to file by November 21 1940 with appearance required to protect interests. both notices signed by J Guy Allender Commissioner of Accounts on May 11 1940 and May 25 1940 respectively.
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Laura M. Rowe
West Main Street
Grafton
el County
West Virginia
J. Guy Allender
Rachel Means
Taylor County
Quy Allender
Held naturalized man jailed in Tishman case
A naturalized individual was detained in jail amid ongoing proceedings centered on the Tishman matter. Authorities kept the case within closed channels as investigators pursue further details and potential charges.
Tighten Ring In Europe Tightens Allied Ring Near Ghent
The high command says the ring around Belgian and French units plus the English expeditionary force has tightened with Ghent and Courtrai captured and the Lys rivers crossed. The Germans warn they need more Belgian and French territory to launch any landings toward England.
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England
Folkestone-Dover
Belgium
France
High Command
Ghent
Courtrai
Lys
Scheldt
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THE
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Sentinel
Telephone
Bob Feller
Bobby
Fine Job
Landia
W. Pet
ASS &J. Louis
REDS
By Jack Sord
Eugene “Thompson
Thompson
Madigan
Baron Boots
Poffenberger
Baseball
Rod Feller
Mrs. Page
Plan Summer School
Danning
Logan Clendens
G.M.D
Clendening
N.S. B
Cloudsaine
Legon Clendening
Bre Bridge Company
Jacksonville, Ill
U.S
MR. “Glazes
Merry-Go-Round
Ferris Wheel
Valear Ee de
Coun
West
Philippi
Jr. High School
W. Washi
Maple Avenue
Bess Kennedy
Gulf Service Station
Binet
Gulf Station
Blueville
W. Bloyd Street
Walnut Street
Aviation
Plattsburg
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