Winning Hurler Helps by Doing Some Hitting
Rookie Charley Schanz of the Phillies contributed at the plate with a bases loaded triple in the ninth inning to seal a 5-2 win over the New York Giants. Curt Davis, Bill Dietrich, Johnny Niggeling and Hal Newhouser also credited bylines for timely hits that aided their teams’ victories.
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Ack Hand
Press
Charley Schanz
Phillies
Phils
San Diego
Curt Davis
Brooklyn
Bill Dietrich
White Sox
Johnny Niggeling
Washington
Hal Newhouser
Detroit
Schanz
New York Giants
Polo Grounders
Joe Medwick
George Hausman
Yankees Move Up to Second as Stirnweiss Leads
In a busy major league day, the Yankees defeated the Athletics 4-1 with George Stirnweiss collecting three hits to boost New York into undisputed second place. Brooklyn and Boston tied 66 until Davis sealed a 6-5 win for Brooklyn with a seventh inning RBI single. Cleveland beat the Indians 3-2 behind Dietrich’s five-hitter, while Detroit topped St Louis 4-3 on Newhouser’s and others’ hits. Pittsburgh beat the Cardinals 3-1. Chicago and Cincinnati did not play.
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Davis
Brooklyn
Boston
Braves
Paul Waner
Jim
Newhouser
Detroit
St. Louis
Chuck Hostetler
Eddie Mayer
Rudy York
Brownies
Niggeling
Pinky Woods
George Stirnweiss
Yankees
Athletics
Bill Uter
Jim Turner
Mackmen
Tuck Staimbach
New York
Pittsburgh
Cardinals
Pracher Ore
Chicago
Cincinnati
Wilson Lands Job of Managing Cubs
Jimmy Wilson, 43, was named manager of the Chicago Cubs for three years. A former Reds coach and longtime Cubs boss, he resigns as Cub chief and takes over in St Louis this Friday.
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Chicago
Jimmy Wilson
Cincinnati Reds
Cub
Wilson
Chicago Cubs
St. Louis
Dodgers Beat Phillies 5 3 for Ninth Win in Eleven
Sports mirror notes a Brooklyn Dodgers 5 to 3 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies marking their ninth win in eleven games a year ago. Also recalls Whirlaway’s Kentucky Derby win three years ago with Eddie Arcaro aboard and Market Wise third. Five years back Don Budge swept Fred Perry 6 2 6 2 6 1 in Montreal.
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Brooklyn Dodgers
Phildelphia Phillies
Fights Last Night in New York and Nearby Cities
Results from recent bouts show Bummy Davis from Brooklyn knocking out John Dougwillow of Boston in New York. Vic Patino outpointed Pete Galiano in White Plains New Jersey and Freddie Archer defeated Joe Matone in Hartford. The report notes Odessa as a seventh city and references Russia pre-war.
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New York
al “Bummy
Davis
Brooklyn
John Dougwillow
Boston
White Plains
N. J
Vic Pignataro
Pete Galiano
Baltimore
Hartford
Conn
Freddie Archer
Newark
Joe Matone
Clifton
Flashes of Life and Pioneers in Daily Tasks
Salisbury scene recalls Bert Clark pinned by a fallen observation tower he was moving alone. He freed his leg with a crowbar, finished chores, and later agreed to medical care for two broken ankle bones. Also notes James S. McKeivy, Ardmore native, Navy ensign with Marines Army and Navy service. Nearby, an East Nashville druggist asks customers to vote on invasion timing with a candy prize.
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Spirit of Pioneers
Salisbury
Conn
Aircraft Warning Service
Bert Clark
Clark
State College
Penn State
Almins
James S. McKeivy
Ardmore
Navy
Army
Fort Bragg
N. C
Pool
Nashville
Tenn
Modesty Demanded Causes Bus Bond Poster Controversy
In Tucson a campaign poster of a bathing figure on a city bus drew protests from the mayor and City Ministers Association after the bus company painted a modern bathing suit. The figure was later shown in a gay 90s swimsuit amid ongoing objections. A second item notes Dr. L B Schwartz's car squeak led to a gray alloy cat wedged between the radiator and fan belt. the Anti Cruelty Society removed the feline with a mangled front paw but unharmed overall.
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Tucson
Ariz
Purring Motor Chicago
L. B. Schwartz
Anti-Cruelty Society
Bank Clerk Doubles As Navy Chaplain In Pacific Invasion
George F. Schreiner of Alexandria served as a Navy Sea Bees petty officer who filled chaplain duties during a Pacific invasion. He led church services for service members and friendly natives, stepping into the role when the chaplain position arose aboard ship.
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Williamsburg
Navy
Seabees
George F. 4
Schreiner
Alexandria
Queen
Marine
Pacific
Army crackdown on athletes fuels spread of transfers
A New York sports roundup notes unconfirmed rumors of a military crackdown on long stationed athletes. It cites transfers such as Kirby Higbe from Fort Jackson, Johnny Sturm and Jack Graham shifting posts, and Ernie White and Tommy Livingston moving from Fort Bragg to Camp Butner awaiting reassignment. It mentions 36 year old veteran seeking a majors return after years in organized baseball.
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New York
G. I
Army
Fort Jackson
S. C
Kirby Higbe
Air Force Overseas Replacement Depot
Kamns
Utah
Johnny
Yankees
Sturm
Jack
Dodgers
Graham
Frank
Camp Butner
Record Says No Pro Shot Putter Or Discus Thrower Ever
Bill Driscoll notes in Philadelphia record files that no professional shot putter or discus thrower has ever existed in history. He asserts people attempt these events more for the thrill than pursuit of formal status.
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Bill Driscoll
Philadelphia Record
Postwar Fordham head coach pick eyed in naval system links
Rumors tie Joe Maniaci, now Bainbridge Naval Training Station coach, to Fordham postwar head coaching job as Fordham football returns after a pause. Princeton reportedly may drop the game as Tigers face unsettled war years and Unclear Leahy and Scribes events at Philadelphia meeting. dysentery and pneumonia ailments hit attendees. Curley Lambeau quips endurance over brains.
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Joe Maniaci
Bainbridge
Harry Sheer
Harry Thayer
Eagles
Curley Lambreau
Buck Fausett Rises From Manager to Rookie Star
Robert Buck Fausett of the Reds, formerly a manager, led Little Rock to second in the Southern Association last year. He played every game at third base and hit .362, a notable improvement.
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Robert
Buck) Fausett
Reds
Buck
Little Rock
Southern Association
Young to play for Illinois after stellar Phillips season
Sprint ace Buddy Young will join Illinois next fall following a standout 140 point 10 game season at Wendell Phillips Chicago. Bar ney Ewell has run in eight Penn relay carnivals for Lancaster PA high Penn State and Camp Lee but not won the 100 yard dash. John Thomas and Hank arm wrestle for a rematch in July if both are out of the army after physicals.
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Illinois
Wendell Phillips
Chicago
Barney Ewell
Lancaster
Penn State
Camp Lee
John Thomas
Hennery Armstrong
Los Angeles
Hank
New Interracial Group Organized in the South
Atlanta May 3 a new southern regional council with about 300 white and Negro members forms to make democracy real in the region. It absorbs the old Commission of Interracial Cooperation and aims to reduce race tensions and unite people, with goals in social economic civic and educational areas.
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Atlanta
Southern Regional Council
Commission of Interracial Co-Operation, Inc
Richmond
Durham
N. C
Guy B. Johnson
Interracial Commission
Council
Purple Heart Founded in 1782 by George Washington
The Military Order of the Purple Heart traces its founding to 1782 with General George Washington. A separate note instructs to refrigerate milk immediately on arrival.
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George Washington
Notice of Sale on Farm Equipment in Hempstead County Arkansas
Mortgagee under a 1944 Arkansas loan to Robert White will auction at Augusta White's Farm Ozan Hempstead County on May 5 1944 at 10 AM for cash the farm gear including a Moline cultivator 20th Century planter gee whiz rebuilt middle buster steel harrow two harness sets Imperial turning plow and about 30 bushels of corn plus other items. W M Sparks FSA Supervisor attests May 3 1944.
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Arkansas
Robert White
United States
Hempstead County
State of
United States of America
W. M. Sparks
FSA
Procedure for Released and 4-F Men
Washington reports a new selective service notice to draft boards revising reclassification of 4-F and 1-C men. The change allows boards or medical directors to reclassify directly after a doctor certifies cure or recovery, with 2-A or 2-B labels used for those in essential industries.
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James Marlow
George Selke Washington
Selective Service
Army
Medical Advisory Board
T L May of McCaskill Dies at Prescott
T L May age 75 longtime McCaskill resident died last night at a Prescott hospital. Funeral services will be held today at Friendship near McCaskill. He is survived by a step daughter.
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T. L. May
McCaskill
Prescott
Friendship
Humbug Named By Melanesians For Japanese Base In Pacific
Allied forces control a former Japanese outpost in the Pacific where Melanesian natives bestowed the epithet Humbug on the occupying forces. The term reflects local sentiment toward the enemy base at the southern Pacific outpost.
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A. South, Pacific Base
Pacific Island
Hanes Campaign Aims to Aid Merchants Through Advertising
Hanes plans a broad 1944 newspaper campaign spanning Hope Star and 800 papers nationwide. The effort highlights service member connections and stresses Hanes underwear styling, comfort, and durability while noting production supports the Armed Forces.
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P. H. Ha Knitting Company
Winsto Salem
North Carolina
Hope Star
Manes
Hanes
Two Arkansans Killed in Action in World War II
The War Department reported two Arkansans killed in action. S Sgt. John C. Callison Jr. of Pine Bluff and Sgt. Hermand R. York of Ingalls were listed as killed in the European and Southwest Pacific theaters respectively.
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Washington
War Department
Arkansans
John C. Callison, Jr
John C. Callison
Barraque St
Pine Bluff
Hermand R. York
Cynthia Baker
Ingalls
Southwest Pacific
Courageous Squirrel Attacks Dogs in Woodside Yard
A fearless squirrel at the Hugh Hinman home in Woodside leaped onto two cocker spaniels and menaced one by biting its neck until game wardens intervened.
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Woodside
Calif
Hugh Hinman
Causes of Epilepsy Explained in Free Booklet Offer
An educational booklet from eminent doctors explains epilepsy causes and invites readers to request a free copy by writing to the Educational Division at 535 Fifth Ave New York NY Dept Eo-144. The offer emphasizes accessible information on this medical subject.
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Fifth Ave
New York
N.Y
Dept
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