Broadway Young Heir Brings Backstage Drama to Broadway
Ed Luckenbach heir to a steamship fortune tackles a new Broadway play Portrait in Black after a road flop. He hires experienced theater workers to guide the production due in May. Chandler Cowles Efrem Zimbalist Jr. and Frank Latenstein also press for rapid Broadway success as young producers. A church anecdote follows with a parson and a tale of gatekeeping. In Little Rock, 100 of 200 top retailers test a Newburyport plan cutting prices by 10 percent for a week.
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Gian-Carlo Menotti
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Frank Latenstein
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Notices of Probate Appointments and Claims in Hempstead County
Laters of Administration granted for the estates of Evelyn W Bard and W E Briant along with executrices for J W Turner Paul E Briant and others. Letters issued in 1947 and court reserves. holders urged to present properly authenticated claims within six months. Probate Clerk C Turner and Deputy Arthur C Anderson sign. notice dated April 28 May 5 12.
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Evelyn W. Hubbard
Fay J. Briant
W. E. Briant
Pattie Turner
Hempstead
Arthur C. Anderson
Memoir excerpts recall Guru Letters in Wallace era
Westbrook Pegler discusses Charles Michelson and the rumored Guru Letters tied to Henry Wallace during the 1940 campaign. He notes Michelson's 1944 memoirs The Ghost Talks and references to forgeries and doubts about authenticity. Peggyler cites Roosevelt, Hopkins, and Lippmann perspectives on the controversy.
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Charles Michelson
Charlie the Mike
Roosevelt
Michelson
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Wallace
Charlisle Bargeron
Potomac
Himalayas
Mr. Wallace
White House
Frances Perkins
Chicago
United States
Hopkins
Oppenheim
Ed Flynn
Democratic National Organization
Hee
Liam
Jet Pilot Set for Preakness After Derby Victory
Jet Pilot heads to Pimlico for the Preakness as a fresh unknown among three year olds despite Derby triumph. Phalanx, King Bay, Bullet Proof and Cosmic Bomb also left Churchill Downs for Baltimore. Tomorrow's survivor stakes at Pimlico could decide if Mityme or Golden Bull join the Preakness field.
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Leo H. Petersen
Louisville
Jet Pilot
Pimlico
Maine Chance Farm
Assault
Lord Boswell
Maine Chance
Phalanx
Star of Maine
Chance
Pilot
Ego Tineen
Cedar Farms
Mityme
Kentucky Golfer Retains Title at Little Rock
Wilford Wehrle of Louisville defeated Jim Frisian of Taylorville Ill six and five to win the Little Rock Country Club invitational for the second straight year. Wehrle was three under par as the match ended. In the semifinals Wehrle beat Pete Fleming Hot Springs Ark three and two and Frisina beat Jack Munger Dallas Tex three and one.
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Little Rock
Wilford Wehrle
Louisville
Jim Frisian
Taylorville
Ill
Little Rock Country Club
Wehrle
Pete Fleming
Hot Springs
Ark
Frisina
Jack Munger
Dallas
Tex
Miss Travel er Named Kansas Traveler of 1947
Fayetteville May 1 to 7 Miss Arkansas Traveler of 1947 is Cof feyville co ed elected by the University of Arkansas press club at its 18th annual banquet here last night.
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Fayetteville
Coffeyville
University of Arkansas Press Club
Clarksdale Extends Cotton States Lead With Doubleheader Wins
Pat McGlothin pitched three hits allowed as Clarksdale swept Hot Springs 19 to 1 and 16 to 6, boosting the Planters to 7–0 in the Cotton States League. Greenwood split with El Dorado. Helena topped Greenville 8–3 in the nightcap after Greenville won the opener. Tonight, Clarksdale visits Hot Springs.
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Associated Press
Pat McGlothin
Clarksdale Planters
Hot Springs
Planters
Clarksdale
Greenwood Dodgers
el Dorado Oilers
Greenwood
Dodgers
Helena
Greenville
el Dorado
Cards Deal Paid Off Yesterday
Sam Breadon of the St. Louis Cardinals oversaw a key deal for Ron Northey with the Philadelphia Phillies. Northey delivered a strong debut guiding the Cards to a 9 0 victory over the Braves in Boston as Brecheen shut down the opposition. Other NL results included Philadelphia beating Cincinnati to move fifth, while Feller allowed four runs in relief as Cleveland lost to Washington. White Sox gained on the AL lead by sweeping a doubleheader, and Boston’s Red Sox split a pair with the Browns at St Louis. Rain delayed Cleveland's second game and halted Pittsburgh and Brooklyn's N L action.
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Harry Walter
Ron Northey
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Chiefy
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Brecheen
Redbirds
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Reds
Bobby Feer
Cleveland
Boston Red Sox
Lou Boudreau
Washington
Nats
Feller
Bob
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Red Sox
Browns
St. Louis
Tommy Fine
Texas
Troit
New York Yankees
Briggs Stadium
Hal Newhouser
Joe Dimaggio
Snuffy Timeweiss
Pitts Ork
Brooklyn
Ebbets
Pelicans Extend Loop Lead With Double Victory
The New Orleans Pelicans beat Nashville 7-6 and 4-2 to stretch their Southern Association lead to four games. Birmingham Barons crushed Memphis 14-1 and 5-1, Atlanta triumphed 7-2 and 5-3 over Little Rock, and Mobile defeated Chattanooga 8-7 and 7-1 as other doubleheaders lit up the schedule. Byron Cook won the opener for New Orleans on a 10-hit night. Jesse Danna earned his fourth straight win.
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Associated Press
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Frank Marino
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Hal Toones
Dick Weik
Derby hangover and packed crowds mark 73rd Kentucky Derby
Louisville reports the Derby eve vibe with jet noise and a jammed crowd at Churchill Downs. Readers note tight rails, sunken infield sights, and a packed infield scene. Also mentioned are Bob Feller’s post season conditioning and weekend trades aiding the Pirates and Phillies.
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Downs
Blue Grass
Bill Meyer
Kansas City Blues
Bob Feller
Bobby
Dill
Pirates
Phillies
Tom Smith
League Leaders National and American League Batting and Pitching
National League leaders include Walker Brooklyn batting .439 Gustine Pittsburgh .426 Runs Gustine Pittsburgh and Wyrostek Philadelphia 13 RBIs Mize New York 14 Walker Brooklyn and Miller Cincinnati 13 Hits Gustine Pittsburgh and Baumholtz Cincinnati 23 Doubles Jorgensen Brooklyn Ennis Wyrostek Philadelphia and Lamanne Cincinnati 6 Triples Russell Pittsburgh 2 Home runs Mize New York 8 Miller Cincinnati 6 Stolen bases Verdán Philadelphia and Adams Cincinnati 17 Pitching Rowe Philadelphia 4 0 1.000 Spahn Boston 3 0 1.000 American League Batting Mullin Detroit .425 Lewis Washington .419 Runs Cimaggio Boston and Rizutto New York 12 Runs batted in York Boston 12 Xeller New York Doerr Boston and Gordon Cleveland 11 Hits Dillinger St Louis 25 Appling Chicago 21 Doubles Mullin Detroit 7 Fain Philadelphia 6 Triples Yale Philadelphia Philley Chicago Mele Boston 3 Home runs Keller New York Heath St Louis Mullin Detroit Seerer and Gordon Cleveland 4 Strikeouts Feller Cleveland 31 Newhouser Detroit 24
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Conduct of Top Golfers Again Discussed
The PGA held a closed hearing on the Dick Metz Fred Corcoran hitting incident from January at Del Monte California. Metz, who faced suspensions, insisted he acted spontaneously after Corcoran made a threatening move and seeks to prove he did not strike a foul blow.
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Chicago
Professional Golfers Association
Dick Metz
Fred Corcoran
PGA
Corcoran
Golier Metz
Arkansas City
Kas
Metz
del Monte
Calif
Phoenix
Tucson
Arizona
Rcoran
Ed Dutley
Derby Weather Breaks Invite for Downs Management
President Manager Russell Sweeney commented on derby attendance as fans travel long distances for the event yet lack seats, with many standing in the infield. He supports a weather break that would also benefit Downs management.
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Russell Sweeney
Downs
Baseball scores and results from Sunday games
American League results list Chicago Philadelphia Boston St Louis Washington Cleveland Detroit New York Pittsburgh Brooklyn Cincinnati Philadelphia Chicago New York rain delays. Southern Association Birmingham Memphis Mobile Chattanooga Atlanta Little Rock New Orleans Nashville. Texas League Dallas Shreveport Beaumont Fort Worth San Antonio Oklahoma City Tulsa Houston.
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