Padres Narrow Portland Lead to 32 Games
Padres stay within three and a half games of the Pacific Coast League leader Portland after a second straight win. Wallie Bayes earned his eighth win, holding Portland to four hits as San Diego surged ahead in the seventh on hits by Marv Gentry Del Ballinger and Hank Seivra, with a Beaver miscue aiding the rally. Ad Liskow took the loss for Portland. Garland Acorns split with Los Angeles, dropping to third place four games back, as the Angels won the opener 13-3 then edged the nightcap. Parnon Hayes and Vic Picetti led a San Francisco charge while Rick Adams helped the Angels seal the late victory with a two-run single. Seaside and Sharp shut down the Bears until late, with Floyd Ehrman earning the relief win. Seattle beat Sacramento 3-1 behind Whippi’s three-base night, with Alex Pulew getting the win.
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Racing Gets Set to Reopen
New York WW Racing prepared to resume after a five month wartime shutdown. Narragansett Rhode Island and Sportsmen's Park Chicago to reopen by weekend end. Pimlico Baltimore and Churchill Downs Louisville to start by mid next week, ahead of the Kentucky Derby on June 2 and the Preakness in Baltimore the following Saturday. Belmont Stakes New York to be held June 24 or June 30, officials indicated.
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Slider Draws with Al Couture in Oakland
Army Pvt. Al Couture of San Francisco and Chester Slider of Fresno fought 10 rounds to a draw in the welterweight main event at the Civic Auditorium in Oakland. The show grossed a reported $7,737.
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Caulfield Will Not Report to Phillies
Luke Caulfield a 25 year old Oakland shortstop said he would not report to the Philadelphia Phillies due to his mother's illness. Pacific Coast League club officials offered to call off the deal but General Manager Merv Peanock of Philadelphia refused. Caulfield favored playing for Oakland despite the upheaval. he had a strong batting season with a .268 average for the Abb campaign.
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Wartime baseball shifts as home run pace wanes in majors
United Press sports column notes wartime constraints lower slugging in the American League while the National League shows only a modest rise in home runs. The piece highlights inconsistent play and fans' appetite for unpredictable, high tension battles, with pitchers and hitters adapting under wartime conditions.
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My Cobbs
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Lou Grhvig
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Ates
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Plan Ahead With War Bonds For Farm Prosperity
Thousands of foresighted farmers prepare for peacetime by saving money in War Bonds to buy Caterpillar equipment when available again. The appeal urges practical planning now to replace wornout gear and secure future readiness through war bond investment.
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Giants Bounce Back, Lead NL With Early Run Power
The New York Giants sit atop the National League with 9 wins in 17 games as home field quirks at their ballpark influence results. They boast strong offensive depth led by 65 RBIs, 64 hits, 31 two-base hits, and 101 runs, while the team adapts to a hitter friendly park setup.
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Two Convicted For Hoop Bribe
New York report says Harvey Stemmer and Henry Rosen were found guilty by a jury of conspiracy and bribery involving five Brooklyn College basketball players. Judge Lois Goldstein warned corrupt gamblers New York is not safe to operate. Stemmer received a year in prison and a $500 fine with extra days for unpaid amounts. Rosen faces sentencing on May 16.
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Valley Merchants Endorse Plemmons At Regular Session
Valley Firehouse hosts a regular session where Valley Merchants endorse Howell Plemmons for Hayward Union High School Board. J W Olgardt named Chamber Manager and Rob Chifman joins as new member. Castro Valley Youth group invites early visits as reports circulate. Bernie Grandin presides over a lengthy meeting with cautions and routine business.
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