Connie Mack’s A’s ride hot streak behind Potter relief
Connie Mack reshapes the Philadelphia Athletics with Nelson Potter as a trusted reliever, guiding a six straight win stretch to hold first place in the American League. Potter, newly acquired from St. Louis, shut down the Yankees after a fifth inning entry, allowing two hits in a 6 3 victory. The A’s lead Cleveland by one game as the league standings tighten.
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Ben Phlegar
Associated Press
Connie Mack
Nelson Potter
Mack
Philadelphia
Connie
Russ Christopher
Christopher
Cleveland Indians
Athletics
Potter
St. Louis Browns
A’s
Browns
Joe Coleman
Shibe Park
New York Yankees
Yanks
A's
Cleveland
Chicago White Sox
Chicago
Don‘ Black
Sox
Boston Red Sox
Senators
Washington
Detroit
Tigers
St. Louis Cardinals
New York Giants
Pittsburgh
Golf Open Costs for Pros Reach Ten Figures
Sports Roundup notes Gene Sarazen estimates the 1950 U S open costs pros about 100000 dollars for travel and stays on the West Coast while a 310000 prize goes to the winner. Other items include Ron Jackson's 9.7 sprint, Ruffing back with the White Sox as pitching instructor, Zollner talks with Bob Cook, Musial batting sights in Cardinals tour, and Red Lucas Jr leads Duke A. hitters.
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Hugh Fullerton, Jr
New York
California
Gene Sarazeny
Gene
Sarazen
Chicago
White Sox
Sox
Fort Wayne
Ind
Zollners
Basketball Association of America
Bob Cook
Wisconsin
Cardinals
Stan
Los Angeles
Red Lucas
Duke A
Cincinnati
Major League Leaders From The Associated Press
American League leaders include Batting Boudreau Cleveland and Williams Boston with 36 RBIs Williams tops runs with 29 and hits Evers Detroit 46. Doubles Boudreau 13, Triples Platt St Louis 5, Home runs Keltner Cleveland, Stolen bases Dillinger St Louis 7. Pitching Fowler Philadelphia 3.0 1.000. National League leaders Musial St Louis Gustine Pittsburgh 61 hits, Musial 33 RBIs, Doubles Musial Robinson Ennis Schenz 9, Triples Musial Waitkus 6, Home runs Sauer Cincinnati.
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Associated, Press
Boudreau
Cleveland
Bis
Williams
Boston
DiMaggio
New York
Tucker
Evers
Detroit
Platt
St. Louis
Keltner
Fowler
Philadelphia
Gustine
Pittsburgh Jet
Musial
Gusune
Pittsburef
Robinson
Brooklyn
Ennis
Schenz
Chicago
Waitkus
Sauer
Cincinnati
Mysterious Mr X Bets Heavily At Charles Town Racecourse
A bettor nicknamed Mr X placed 6000 on Starley to show in the feature at Charles Town race track. Branley ran poorly, finishing near last in a six horse field. The pari mutuel payout totaled 21.20 at ringside, with prior appearances noting Mr X’s luck benefiting the track’s coffers. Also listed are yesterday’s baseball highlights and a scholastic baseball semi final.
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Rim
Charles ‘Town
E. P
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Starley
Branley
Mutuel
Pollet
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Cassett
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Lucky
Krak And Davis Finish One Two In Tourney
In Fairmont on May 29, Mike Krak and Berk Davis of West Virginia University tied for first in the 36 hole college golf tournament sponsored by Fox Hills Country Club. Krak shot 135 and Davis 198 while Bob Marting won a playoff for third with George Volosin after a 138. WVU led the four man team event with 564.
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Fairmont
Mike Krak
Berk’ Davis
West
Virginia
University Link Stars
Fox Hills Country Club
Krak
Davis
Bob Marting
George Volosin
Glenville
WVU
League Standing Update Shows Phillies Lead
League standing record lists WoL Pet Team with Philadelphia at 28 wins and 10 losses as of 198.3 season update, reflecting current placement and performance. The page notes team position and key figures, highlighting ongoing race for top seed.
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American League
Phiadelphia
Legion Junior-Fold Baseball Program Set Taste Off
Taylor County schools near the end of their baseball season as the American Legion Ford Junior Baseball tournament gears up for action after June. Lloyd L. Shriver sponsors Post No. 12 with Ford dealers backing youth programs. Shaky Paugh to manage Grafton lineup. four local teams train under Taylor County High School, round robin play ongoing. Shriver plans full practice sessions at Grafton High School with tryouts slated for next week.
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Taylor County
American ‘Legion-Ford Motor Company
Randall McKinney
Legion
Taylor County Post No. 12
Shriver Motor Company
Ford
Lloyd L. Shriver
Tayor
Mr. Shriver
Ford Motor Company
Lynn T. Faulkner
Shriver
T McKinney
Grafton
Shakey Paugh
Taylor Couty
Taylor County Post
Paugh
GHS
American Legion-Ford
Shriver Motor Co
Major Epee Resa Yesterday's Results Sports Card
Reports show St Louis and Pittsburgh tied after six innings in rain. Philadelphia defeated New York 6 to 3. Brooklyn beat Boston 7 to 5 while Chicago defeated Cincinnati 10 to 8. Today Philadelphia plays New York, Brooklyn plays Boston, St Louis visits Pittsburgh, Chicago travels to Cincinnati.
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Giants
Philadelphia Phils
Polo Grounds
New York
Mel Ott
Art Gore
Emil Verban
Brooklyn Dodgers
Boston Braves
Boston
Dodgers
Hank Sauer
Grady Hatton
Johnny Wyhostex
Cincinnati Reds
Chicago Cubs
Cubs
Reds
Cincinnati
St. Louis
Pittsburgh
Philadelphia
Brooklyn
Chicago
National League
New State Baseball Championship Tonight in Charleston
Williamson faces Charles Town at Kanawha Park in the 9 inning final for the state interscholastic title. Gaston Jude will likely start for Williamson, while Melvin Zombro may start for Charles Town with Archie Smith available for relief. Wellsburg fails to qualify. Williamson edged Newell 3-2 in the semis.
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Charleston
Williamson
Charles Town
Kanawha Park
Wlliamson
Beckley
Newell
Roosevelt-Wilson
Clarksburg
Huntington Central
Gaston Jude
Melvin Zombro
Archie Smith
Wellsburg
Follawsbee
Mountaineers close season with Pitt doubleheader
Morgantown May 29 The West Virginia University baseball team closes its 1948 schedule with a doubleheader against Pittsburgh. WVU aims for their 16th win after a 14 5 record while Pitt hopes to rebound after falling 11 4 to WVU earlier in the season. J Okey Ryan and Art Donato likely start for WVU with Deryl Calder and Sammy David slated for Pitt.
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Morgantown
Pittsburgh
West Virginia University
Mountaineers
Pitt
Art Donato
Deryl Calder
Sammy David
Panthers
Stranahan Wins British Amateur Title in England
Stranahan defeats Stowe of England by 5 and 4 to claim the British amateur title. The Ohio golfer Frank Stranahan, described as a golfing millionaire, takes the crown from Wil Mer Turnesa of White Plains, meeting action in Sandwich England on May 29.
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Sandwich
England
Frank Stanahan
Ohio
Charles Stowe
Wil Me Turnesa
White Plains
Union Veteran Morgan Remains Tennessee's Last Civil War Soldier
Dayton Tennessee May 29 The Confederate army remains outnumbered in Tennessee one to nothing as Memorial Day nears. William Uncle Bill Morgan 104 a Union veteran living in Dayton is the only known Civil War veteran in Tennessee He volunteered in 1861 at Knoxville and was discharged in Nashville July 12 1865 He is a staunch Republican who says he voted for Lincoln and recalls a cousin who was a Union organizer He also describes various early to mid 20th century culinary notes and odd economic references from the era
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Dayton
Tenn
Tennessee
William
Bill) Morgan
Bill
Knoxville
Nashville
Abraham Lincoln
Record field fuels wait for 32nd 500 mile start
Indianapolis May 29. Twelve to 25 cars vie for three remaining starting spots in the 32nd annual 500 mile race as 65 of 80 entries reach the track. Anticipated record speeds, weather factors, and safety measures loom over the event with about 150000 spectators expected. Prize money nears $160000 amid a weekend marked by drivers’ shifts and a fatal practice crash this year.
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Dale Burgess
Indianapolis
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
America
Mauri Rose
Bill Holand
Floyd Roberts
Ralph Hepburn
Long Canoe Trip Ends With Capture Near Powhatan
Charles Dickman of Wheeling and three escapees from Tom's Run prison farm were found in an abandoned Powhatan house after crossing the river in a stolen boat. In other news landowners were reminded the June 9 deadline to redeem delinquent 1945 taxes. Moundsville report notes 180 miles of river stretches as John Mastroni paddles toward Wheeling while university students travel by canoe along the Monongahela and Ohio Rivers.
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Morgantown
Charles Dickman
Wheeling
Tom's Run
Powhatan
River
Charleston
Land Department of the State Auditor's Office
Moundsville
John Mastroni
Beckley
University
Ohio
Citation Set for Jersey Stakes at Garden State Park
The chestnut Citation from Calumet Farm eyes a fifth in earnings as he meets six rivals in the Jersey Stakes for 3 year olds at Garden State Park. A victory would push his earnings toward 468000, nearing Seabiscuit and behind Whirlaway, with the day forecast clear and track fast. Over 42000 expected to attend per manager Walter Donovan.
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Orlo Robertson Camden
WN. J
Citation
Warren. Wright
Calumet Farm
Garden State Park
Seabiscuit
Whirlaway
Calumet
George Palmer
Walter Donovan
Truman Hosts Memorial Day Sports at Annapolis
President Truman arrived at the Naval Academy in Annapolis for Memorial Day weekend sports as a 21 gun salute sounded from the USS Williamsburg. He stood on the deck by the Severn River during the early morning ceremony unveiling a traditional pageant of naval reserve events.
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Ernest B. Vaccaro
Annapolis
President Truman
Naval Acadey
Presidnt
Severn River
Roses last longer when cut in late afternoon
Studies indicate roses cut around 5 PM retain freshness longer than those harvested in the morning. Chinese tallow trees have no known enemies among insects, and goats do not eat their foliage.
Classified Rates Prompt Strict Cash Policy
Classified notice outlines two cent per word for first insertion and one and a half cents for each additional insertion. Rates require consecutive insertions in regular classifieds, with each digit and word counted. No phone ads, all cash, and errors must be reported immediately.
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