Revolt in Europe Could Spur Quick Allied Strikes
DeWITT MacKENZIE analyzes that revolt rumors in Holland and Belgium signal possible continental upheaval against German forces. He notes spontaneous advances may force rapid strategic shifts, with Allied invasion of France across the Channel viewed as potentially decisive, depending on how events unfold.
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Pep demands nip to land title bouts in boxing market
Willie Pep remains unbeaten and fights managers rush to land a title bout. Bob Gleason tops offers with a $20,000 guarantee to face Phil Terranova. Other challengers include Chalky Wright Sal Bratolo Pedro Hernandez and Lulu Constanting as excitement grows in New York boxing circles.
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Bobb Gleason
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Chalky Wright
Sal Bratolo
Pedro Hernandez
Lulu Constanting
British RAF Duisburg raid signals possible invasion push
Europe may push Allies to strike swiftly as bombing fleets pound Germany. The Duisburg raid, described as the heaviest European air attack, likely destroyed what a land army would need weeks to accomplish. Repeated large raids bring invasion closer.
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Royal Air Force
Duisburg
Command in Pacific Is Still Divided
Allied Headquarters updates on the Pacific war describe two separate commands under General MacArthur for the Southwest Pacific and Admiral Halsey for the South Pacific, with both officials maintaining coordination. A recent briefing notes MacArthur and Halsey are “kindred souls” and able to act in unity when needed. In combat, MacArthur reports heavy raids on Gasmata New Britain, minor Japanese bomber activity on Port Moresby, and 95 enemy deaths in jungle clashes near Sualaumaua between May 3 and 12.
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Arkansas lumber leaders vote in Little Rock meeting
Frank Peck of Brinkley was elected president of the Arkansas Association of Lumber Dealers. J. B. Robinson, Little Rock, Jr. H. Norman of El Dorado, Tom Reynolds of Hot Springs, and George Packard of Fort Smith were among 15 directors chosen. A Roman era aqueduct required a 3.5 mile tunnel and thirty thousand workers for eleven years.
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Brinkley
Arkansas Association of Lumber Dealers
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H. H. Norman
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Tom Reynolds
Hot Springs
George Packard
Fort Smith
Durocher and Frisch Often Banned at Park
The lively battle between Leo Durocher of the Dodgers and Frank Frisch of the Pirates over umpire ejectments continues. Frisch and teammate Rip Sewell plus Elbie Fletcher were ousted in a 5-4 Pirates loss as Jac Medwick’s bases loaded single sealed it in the ninth. Phillies split with Reds. Cardinals shutout Braves. Giants beat Cubs. Senators beat Indians in 12. A’s outlast Tigers 2-1 in 13. Ryba shines for Red Sox in 6-4 Browns win.
Arkansas Highways Cut in 21 Places
Flood waters cut Arkansas highways at 21 places with three more feared submerged. Closings include Russellville to Dardanelle, Dardanelle to Ola, Morriston to Perry, Rogers east, Newport east and west, Sylamore west, Searcy to Pangburn, Newport to Tupelo, Fort Smith to Charleston, Rover south, Marshall South, Perry to Houston, Fort Smith to Van Buren, Mulberry river, Alpena south, Rector west, Houston to Murriton, Bigelay south. Roads expected to close were Conway to Plummerville and Palarm to Woodson. some roads reopened at Ravenden and Judsonia area.
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Perry
Rogers East
Newport
Sylamore West
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Pangburn
Tupelo
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Charleston
Rover
Marshall
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van Buren
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Alpena
Rector
Murriton
Bigelay
Conway
Plummerville
Palarm
Woodson
Ravenden
Bearey
Judsonia
Kent Felt
Dodgers Beat Pirates to Extend NL Lead
The Brooklyn Dodgers defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates 74 to stretch the National League lead to three and a half games. Also noted is a three year old boxing result where Patrick Edward Corsky scored a first round knockout. A five year old sports memory recalls Rice winning the Southwest Conference track title in ISilite.
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Associated Press Today
Brooklyn Dodgers
Pittsburgh Pirates
Patrick Edward Corsky
Larry Marino
Rice Inslilite
Chattanooga in Tie for Lead in Southern Loop
Chattanooga's Lookouts beat Atlanta 5-4 for their fourth straight win, tying Nashville atop the Southern Association standings. New Orleans beat Memphis 4-0. Little Rock beat Birmingham 8-3 as Ed Lopat pitched well. Upcoming games listed for Birmingham, Little Rock, Knoxville, Nashville, New Orleans, Memphis, Atlanta, and Chattanooga.
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New Orleans
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Yesterday's Stars Shine as Players Deliver Wins
Dick Bartell hit a game winning homer with two aboard against the Cubs. Ernie White blanked the Braves for the Cardinals on four hits. Mike Ryba pitched Boston to a 12th inning victory after bases loaded, none out. Gene More delivered a pinch double in the 12th for Senators over the Indians. Dick Siebert singled for the Athletics winning run against the Tigers in the 1st. Joe Medwick lined a pinch single with bases loaded in the ninth to beat the Pirates. Si Johnson and Frank McCormick each starred in split games, McCormick adding three hits in the nightcap.
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Fights Last Night Card Reports Scattered Wins
In Alt Philadelphia Wally Sears of Minersville Pa weighed 177 pounds and knocked Teddy Horton of Philadelphia. Fall River Massachusetts saw Stanford Tuckett 148 outpoint Al Evans 147 Newport Rhode Island. Lew Maxwell 192 Newark and Ruby Garcia 132 New York drew in New Brunswick New Jersey Tommy Moallis Baltimore outpointed Ossie Harris 160 Pittsburgh 109.
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Market Report from St Louis Livestock and New York Stocks
Market news from St Louis National Stockyards shows cattle weights 40-270 lb mostly 15-20 lower with calves and yearlings mixed. hogs and sows down. poultry and produce notes not clear. New York Stocks report broad sell off with 60-stock average up for fourth straight session, about 4.6 million shares traded. Cotton futures decline amid New Orleans selling and overseas factors. Grain and provisions rally from lows but fail to recover all losses. wheat, rye, and corn mixed with various price changes. coffee home consumption rationing down 30 percent since 1841.
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