Pirates Fumble Start Continues As Slump Deepens
The Pittsburgh Pirates, after a season-opening win, have lost six straight and seven of eight, sliding into the NL cellar. Hitting slumps persist with Fern Bell at .444 and Johnny Rizzo at .304, while fielding woes crop up including four errors in one game. The Phillies move to second place as rainouts alter the standings, with Detroit beating St. Louis 7 6 in 10 innings and Hank Greenberg contributing a pair of homers.
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Londos Beats Chewaki In Trenton Bout
In Trenton Jim Londos, weighing 199, defeated Chief Chewaki, 245, in a wrestling night match. Also Rochester saw Steve Casey, 232, defeat Hal Rumberg, 227, in a two of three falls bout. An unrelated North Dakota note warns sleep in lodging is illegal.
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Big Five Contests Highlight Saturday Sports Slate
Duke pulls two and a half games up in the state race by beating North Carolina State 7 to 4 at Raleigh. Duke pitcher Red Kerr and a three run fifth inning powered the win as Glenn Price drove in the decisive runs with a homer and a double.
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Boxing Results From Last Night In Three Cities
In Danville Dick Kiat 152 stopped John Shaw 159 in the fifth round. San Francisco saw Newsy Millich 175 stop Ralph de John 75 in seven. Corpus Christi had Manuel Villa II 132 outpoint Jimmy Lancaster 133 across ten rounds.
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Feller Praised After Detroit Opener Performance
Del Baker lauds Bob Feller for his superb pitching against the Tigers in Cleveland. The Iowa farm boy, now smoother in delivery, is praised for balance and control, with Baker predicting 25 wins and arguing Feller will join the pitching greats.
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Tipton Signs With Athletics Amid Derby Shots
Extra! Duke star Eric Tipton signs with the Athletics and the contract sits in Connie Mack's strong box. Rumors swirl about Derby nominations and Dodger drawing power surpassing Giants and Yankees. DiMaggio learns Dorothy Arnold, future Mrs. DiMaggio, is an on set extra. Ellsworth Vines cashes in with 120000 plus tennis club interests and sporting goods retainers.
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Bud Werd Brings 62 to Start for National Open Prep
Spokane's Bud Werd, a Walker Cupper, opened tune up for the National Open with a 62. Babe Ruth weighs options for a Columbia charity appearance. Bobby Feller compares $2,000 cars to neckties. Marshall Goldberg weighs pro football versus LIU coaching while taking a World's Fair handshake post set for June 1 unveiling.
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Baseball Figures and Nicknames Highlight League Banter
The piece surveys baseball figures Hank Leiber and Lou Gehrig with ranching and comeback talk, notes Alfred Vanderbilt on Turf Aid Society checks, praises Casey Stengel's Bees need for a power hitter, and mentions Larry MacPhail and playful jibes at the Dodgers.
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Willie London Applies for Louis vs Galento Bout Seats
Willie London, described as the fattest man south of Washington, has filed an application for tickets to the Louis versus Galento fight. He weighs about 400 pounds and plans to occupy both seats.
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Frankie Frisch Fails to Catch Broadcasting Trend in Philly Collapse
New York writers urged readers to stay calm after the Giants collapsed in Philadelphia. A Georgia paper reported on the development and noted the broader broadcasting racket.
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Sande doubts Derby starter prospects for Heather Broom
Lexington April 27 AP Earl Sande famed Derby jockey and Whitney Stable trainer says Heather Broom may not become a Derby horse after a slow start to the season. He notes Counterpoise and the Whitney stable have shown little on wet tracks and he questions the colt’s Derby prospects if today’s Bluegrass Stakes results disappoint.
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American Association Scores and Poe Praise
The standings list Minneapolis seven to Toledo one and Kansas City eight to Louisville two with St Paul eleven to Columbus five and Milwaukee four to Indianapolis two. French critics hail Edgar Allan Poe as the father of the short story.
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McGill for governor boom shifts Georgia politics
Ralph McGill, former Atlanta Constitution sports editor and current executive editor, gains boost as a gubernatorial candidate. Stanford basketball teams will visit Albany next winter to play Colgate, while Eddie Miller of Kansas City draws praise from Hub fans, likened to Rabbit Maranville.
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Golfing Bakerman Robertson Wins Bakers Trophy
High Point reports a new golf champion A W Robertson of the Southern Bakers Association. Robertson modestly notes he scored 80 to win and reveals he won by drawing a lucky ticket among bakers finishing 70 to 90. His wife shares pride as he hints at defending the title next year.
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Riggs Faces Shields in Hot Springs Invitational Semifinal
Bobby Riggs the No. 1 seed from Chicago meets Frank Shields of New York in the Hot Springs Invitational semifinals. doubles pair Sabin and Riggs also play after earlier National Clay Courts Title win. Other semifinals pit Elwood Cooke of Portland vs Gilbert Hall of New York and John Doeg of Rumson against George Pryor of Mt. Vernon Ohio.
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Washington Gophers Open 1939 40 Season in Seattle
Washington will start the 1939 40 basketball season by facing Minnesota in Seattle on December 7. The game marks the season opener as the Huskies travel to the Pacific Northwest for a non conference showdown.
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Named After Debs Garrs Tie Named for Eugene
Debs Garrs of the Boston Bees reportedly had a tie named in his honor as the team prepares for a season with strong pitching and batting depth. The tribute reflects local baseball culture and club recognition.
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Baseball Scores From Yesterday and Tomorrow’s Fixtures
Yesterday results show Chicago 5 over Cleveland 1 and Detroit 7 over St Louis 6 in 10 innings with other games postponed by rain. Tomorrow’s schedule features New York at Boston, St Louis at Cleveland, Philadelphia at Washington, and Detroit at Chicago.
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Tonight's high school hoops slate lines up marquee games
GAMES TONIGHT include Mooresville at Thomasville, Lexington at Concord, Landis at Coolebmee, and Salisbury at Kannapolis featuring local teams in key regional matchups.
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Piedmont League scores show decisive games across towns
In Piedmont League action Charlotte defeated Rocky Mount 8 to 1 and Portsmouth beat Norfolk 6 to 4. Asheville edged Winston-Salem 8 to 7. Richmond routed Durham 7 to 1.
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Guilford College A Cappella Choir to Sing Sunday
The Guilford College A Cappella Choir, a 60-voice ensemble under Dr Ezra H F Weis, will perform a versatile program at Central Friends Church Sunday night April 30 at 7 30. Members must have definite musical training to join and new members are admitted only after evaluation.
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Prime Minister De Valera Cancels U STrip
Dublin April 27 Prime Minister Eamon de Valera announced in the Dail that he cancelled his trip to the United States set to leave on Saturday He cited yesterday's grave event referring to Britain's conscription and said he would not attend the New York World's Fair opening of the Irish pavilion or visit President Roosevelt in Washington.
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Choir's Rise as a Southern Music Landmark
Since its 1929 founding the choir has progressed to become one of the South's finest musical groups with a strong influence on church music and a respected reputation in the region.
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