Feller Bounces Red Sox as Indians Win Opener
New York May 6 UP Robby Feller pitched well for Cleveland, beating Boston six hits as the Indians opened the season with a victory. The win highlighted a strong pitching staff with Bearden, Lemon, Gromek, and Wynn. Allie Reynolds earned a win for the Yankees in a 7 to 5 triumph over Chicago as Detroit upset the A’s 6 5 on Aaron Robinson’s homer. Ted Gray earned his first win for Detroit, Kell powered the Tigers with a double and two singles, while Pete Suder drove in four for Philadelphia.
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New York
Robby Feller
Cleveland
Boston Red Sox
Joe Page
Detroit
Alert Tigers
Athletics
Aaron Robinson
Ted Gray
George Kell
Pete Suder
Philadelphia
Williams
Stephens
Boston
Majeski
Kell
Chapman
Zernial
Chicago
Mitchel
Yale
Borden
Groth
Graham St. Louis
Vollmer
Washington
Tebbetts
Hope Arkansas Seeks Bids for Deep Water Well Project
The Board of Public Affairs of Hope Arkansas invites sealed proposals for constructing a deep water well. Bids due 2:00 PM CST May 12, 1949, at City Hall and opened publicly. Documents available from Charles O. Thomas at Hope Water and Light Plant for $5 deposit, refundable to all bidders. Bids may not be withdrawn for 30 days. The board may reject any or all bids and waive informalities. Mayor Lyle Brown, Chairman, May 6 and May 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Public Affairs
Hope
Arkansas
Chas. O. Thomas
Hope Water & Light Plant
Lyle Brown
Reply to Pegler on Clergy and Union Corruption
A Western Michigan Catholic editorial argues that some clergy and union leaders misjudge labor issues. It cites Joe Curran Philip Murray and Mike Quill with focus on alleged Communist ties and claims Bridges, Santo, and others faced deportation or political pressure. The piece contends public judgment, not clergy, must decide these figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Michigan
Edmund Brock
Pegler
Father Brock
Bishop of
Providence
Joe Curran
National Maritime ‘Union of the ‘C.S0
Realsonadte
Philip Murray
C.1.0
Harry Bridges
John ‘Santo
Murray
Santo
CI0
Transport Workers’ Union
Mike Quill
New York
Quill
Pepney
Bridges
Circuit Court of Appeals
Supreme Court
CLO
West Coast
C.I.C
Henry Wallace
Kremlin
Uss.a
Leo XIII
Pius XI
United States
Curran
Royal American Union Merbers
Joe Fay
Jim Boy
Milan
Dan Tobin
Teamsters
Joe Ryan
Joe Moreschi
Hodcarriers
William Moloney
Jimmy Petrillo
A. F
Ute
Company Union
Brock
Norer
Father Brooks
Prism
Yelp
Race Track Fire Destroys Hollywood Park
Inglewood Calif May 6 a massive blaze razed Hollywood Park, a multimillion dollar race track, inflicting about 3 million dollars in losses. Some 600 thoroughbreds were saved as flames swept the clubhouse and grandstand, with one fireman seriously injured and investigators detaining three people for questioning before releasing them. Santa Anita offered facilities for the season as the fire was brought under control after several hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inglewood
Calif
Hollywood Park
America
Grandstand
Furf Club
Turf Club
Hollywood Turf Club
Los Angeles
Jack MacKenzie
Santa Anita Park
Clifton Freeman
Centinela’' Hospital
Joe Cokens
Funl
Gwynn Wilson
California Horse Racing Board
Wilson
Broadcaster Charles Street Admitted After Serious Illness
Gabriel Street reports in St. Louis that broadcaster Charles Street is seriously ill and hospitalized. Details unclear as to medical facility and exact condition, with limited information on treatment and prognosis available at this time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gabby Street
St. Louis
Charles Street
End of an era as Jacobs Louis era closes
New York May 6. Mike Jacobs retires as boxing era fades with Louis stepping back from the ring. Kilpatrick announced the move while Jacobs, frail, sat in his office, embraced by old friends as he plans rest and recovery. Other notes include Hutson’s legendary Packers tale and baseball scouts tracking Roy Henry from Southwestern Oklahoma State for a pro deal.
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Sy Dugh
New York
Jacobs
Tex Ricard
Jack Dempsey
Gene Tunney
Tunney
Riehkard
Mike Jacobs
Joe Louis
Louis
Mike
John Reed Kilpatrick
Kilpatrick
Jim
Isbell
Bob Ingalls
Navy
Don Hutson
Green Bay Packers
Bob
Hutson
Don
Cecil Isbell
Cee
Southwest
Roy Henry
Oklahoma
Weatherford
Texas U
Hi Sig
Baseball’s Seasonal Leaders Mixed in AP Roundup
A garbled AP digest lists batting, home runs, RBIs and pitching leaders across leagues with names like Gordon, Campanella, Reese and Campanella. It notes Crane and other stars, plus managers and radio network ties, though many details are unclear. The piece caps with Dr Robert F P Myland commenting on undisclosed Raoes and his major league ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert FP. Imyland
St. Louis Cardinal
Baseball Scores and Night Games Across Leagues
Baseball results across major leagues show Chicago at New York Brooklyn at Chicago night, St Louis at New York, Cincinnati at Boston, Pittsburgh at Philadelphia, and Detroit at Philadelphia. Early scores include Detroit 6 Philadelphia 7 and Washington 5 St Louis 3 with New York 3 Pittsburgh 2 in 10 innings. American Association and International League games feature St Paul 6 Indianapolis 3 and Jersey City 9 Rochester 3, plus Montreal 4 Baltimore 2. Southern Association results include Birmingham 0 Little Rock 1 and New Orleans 4 Chattanooga 3.
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America Clu
New York
Cleveland
Detroit
Chicago
Philadelphia
Boston
Washington
J. Louis G
Brooklyn
St. Louis
Cincinnati
ART Higaga
Cc Pittsburgh
Dallas
San Antonio
Shreveport
Ft. Worth
ATG
Beaumont
Tulsa
Oklahoma City
Fuston
Southern Asceltaion
New Orleans
Atlanta
Birmingham
Mobile
Little Rock
Nashville
Memphis
Chattanooga
Natchez
Elena
Greenwood
Greenville
el Dorado
Hot Springs
Clarksville
Hill—Lockman
L’hompson
Gordon
Mew Yrck
Campanella
Jones
Marion
Smakey
Lohrke
Livingston
Reese
Ennis
Torgeson
Luckman
Robinson
Heintzleman
Branest
Hartung
Branca
Dickson
Pittsburgh
Associated Press
American League
National League
St. Lois
Seardayis
Afaa
Associated Press American Association
St. Paul
Indianapolis
Chumbug
Kansas City
Milwaukee
Louisville
Toledo
Minneapolis
Jersey City
Rochester
Montreel
Baltimore
Cold Rocks Suffer a Double Loss
The Birwinghai Barons swept two games from the Little Rock Travelers 2-0 and 4-1, moving to second in the Southern Division. New Orleans Pelicans edged Chattanooga Lookouts 4-3 to stay in first place. Atlanta Crackers defeated Memphis Chicks 4-2, while Mobile rose from fifth to fourth by beating Nashville Vols 1-0.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Barons
Shimpung Little Rock Travelers
New Orleans Pelicans
Chattanooga Lookouts
Atlanta Crackers
Memphis Chicks
Mobile
Strom
Nashville Vols
Travelers
Ralph Halmes
Alex Nedcica
Rocks
Baron
Jim Sucheski
Milo Johnson
Russwood Park
Memphis
Crackers
Chicks
Atlanta
30 Arkansans Seek State Golf Title
Little Rock May feature a 26 hole final to decide the Arkansas Amateur golf championship with top contenders from Fort Smith Pine Bluff Jonesboro and Texarkana. Johnny Buzick Jr and Vincent Allison share early promise as 40 players vie for the invitational title and a potential Texasarkana state crown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Bell
Little Rock
Vincent Allison
Fort Smith
Richard
Bubba) Smar
Pine Bluff
Steve Creekmore
Arkansas
Snela
Jim Frisina
Taylorville
Frisina
An Arkansan
Smart
Johnny Buzick, Jr
Joneshorn
Joe Banks
Smokey Jones
Boonie Harper
Martin Tenney
Little Recl
John Gibbs
Hot Springs
Vvs
Waner Marks
Ene Keney
Texarkana
Murrell Schuler
Ted Darragh
Harry Baxter
Cy Speck
Natchez Tightens Hold on First Place in Cotton States League
Natchez Indians retained first in the Cotton States League by routs and late-inning rallies. Clarksdale fell 9 to 2 as Natchez unleashed a mix of power and timely hits. Pine Bluff moved to fourth with a 14 to 3 win over Helena while Greenwood and Dorado split late, and Greenville stumbled in Hot Springs.
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Associated Press
Natchez Indians
Natchez
Clarksdale
Helena
Greenwood
Pine Bluff
Dorado
Greenville
Hot Springs
Indians
St. Clarksdale
Planters
Cardinals
Ben Cantrell
Wilson
Ray Smoerek
Harry Chezen
Charlie Baker
Eib Dorado
Oilers
Wen
Jimm McChive
Ford Taylor
Doug Clark
el Dorado
Lefty Caccava
Greenbille
Bathers
Bucks
Pine Blue
el Darade
Radio Schedule Fragment of Friday and Saturday Listings
A dense schedule fragment lists various radio programs by time, title, and host across Friday and Saturday. It includes news, music, drama, and variety shows with multiple named hosts and program pairs. The fragment also mentions sports, weather, and special segments, reflecting a period broadcasting lineup.
Top Radio Programs New York May 6 1948 Schedule
Radio listings for New York on May 6 show NBC airing Paul Lavalle Band at 7 30 pm Jimmy Durante at 8 pm Eddie Cantor at 8 30 pm Red Skelton at 7 pm CBS features Jack Carson and his Dad at 8 Ida Lupine in Ladies in Retirement at 7 ABC broadcasts Lone Ranger at 6 40 pm and 7 40 pm FBI break the Bat at 9 pm Boxing bout Roxie Castellant vs Tony DeMicco at 9 pm MBS offers Experience Sneaks interviews at 9 pm Meet The Press at Sea Lodge Saturday schedule includes Truth Consequences Grand Ole Opry Gene Autry Show Tales of Adventure Johnny Olsen show at 1 30 pm Relaxing Times for Music Coast Guard on Parade at 10 am to 80 hours??
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New York
Par Jlonight
NEC G Truth
Ac Consequences
Grand Ole Opry
CBS
Gene Autry
Johnny Olsen
Muysic
MBS
Coast Guard
Fights Last Night By Associated Press Summary
In Rome Italy Jimmy Hegeman and Dusty Wilkerson fought in a boxing card. Jean Richard defeated Tony Richio in Montreal. Ben Bukar scored a knockout in Newark while the Chicks rallied for a run in the ninth.
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Associated Press
New York
Beppu Calasanti
Rome
Italy
Jimmy Hegeman
Brooklyn
Philadelphia
Joe Lindsay
Dusty Wilkerson
United Press
Portland
Montreal
Jean Richard
Tony Richio
Gloucester
Valencia
Spa
Lattimore
Newark
D. Fall River
Mass
Ben Bukar
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Ade
Hope Star
Star of Hope
Star Publishing CO
Palmar
Ex. H. Washburn
Oat
the Star
South
Walnut Street
HH. Washburn
Gitar
Eorge Losmar
Gavis
Monaper Iterdd
Martal
Nevada
Howard
Miller
Iain Siena
Arkansos
AP News
Paas
Connet Jimmie Feilds
West 5Th
Houston Electric Company
Eline
Schooley's
N. Hamilton
W.M. Stroud
Shover St
Diamond Cafe
Vernon Ogburn
6Th Street
Sutton
McDavitt
H. D. Shirley
Shirley's Grocery
Calvert Distiling Co
Main St
Phillips Addition
J. F. Basterling
Hot Springe
Emmet Lewallen
Groom
Washington St
Hiey Lewallen
R. GC. Daniels
First National Bank
Ostar
Eixit
Fenwick
Davis Furnitura & Mattress
Feller
Federal Land Bank
National Farm Loan Associations
National Farm Loan Association OF
L. C. Honeycutt
Gd Pegler
King Features Syndicate
Harpers Pedigreed Cotton Seed
Mebane
Rowden
Martindale
Texas
Hope Transfer Co
Riley Cooper
Texan
Texan Ave
St. John's
Holy Land
Nea-Acme
E. Fy Lisnt
Jerusalem
Navona
Garmie
Kaza Pegia
Fa Mine Gordon
New Worthy
Waitkus
Campanalia
Fessalyey
Groth Detroit
DiMaglio
Juoss
Appling
Oklahoma Ciy
Houston
Fort Worth
Southern Association
Mnibus
Nishville
Avanta
Arkansans
W. T. Dongan
Howard Wilkins
Charles Isom
Dick McKinney
Fact Smith
Ralph Houck
Walter Moore
Herman Styles
J. L. Moseley
Welling Eisenmann
Grady Holloway
Lille Rock
Walter Dowell
Walnut Tidge
Osro Cobb
Tom Mix
Gabriel Heatter
Fulton Lewis, Jr
Bill Henry
Mike Mysteries
Mutual
Joseph McCaffrey
Kxar Kiddies Klub
Masters Atiley
Rufus Martin, Paimos
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