Cardinals Hold Narrow Lead In National League Pennant Chase
Associated Press reports Jlowle Pallet and Harry Brecheen anchor St Louis as Alpha Brazie shines in relief. Cardinals sit one game up on the New York Giants with Pollet boasting three straight wins and the trio 9-1. Reds topple Cubs 13-1. Indians split with Chicago. A’s beat Senators. Browns edge Tigers. rain affects Yankees-Yankees game and Dodgers-Praves go unfinished.
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Joe Reighler
Associated Press
Jlowle Pallet
Billiance
Harry
Thé Cat
Brazie
Cinccinnati Reds
Cubs
Chicago
Cleveland Indians
White Sox
Indians
Philadelphia Athletics
A's
New York Yankees
Yankee Stadium
Boston Red Sox
Ebbets Field
Motorcyclist Killed in Texarkana Area Crash
Earl Wayne Puckell 22 of Annona Texas died and 17 year old companion Bobby Huckabee was seriously injured when their motorcycle struck a horse on Highway 62 twelve miles west of Texarkana. The horse was not killed. Navy uses 25 to 90 million gallons of paint yearly.
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Texarkana
Earl Wayne Puckell
Annona
Tex
Bobby Charles Huckabee
Here
U. S. Navy
Fair Enough By Westbrook Pegler Commentary on Roosevelt Taft and public gullibility
Westbrook Pegler laments American flattery of leaders and urges truthfulness. He contrasts Roosevelt with Taft, critiques public adulation and mass opinion, and notes how crowd sentiment echoes European fascist crowds. He likens Eleanor Roosevelt and party manipulation to totalitarianism, warning of blind loyalty and financial influence on politics.
Citation Has No Trouble at Preakness
Calumet Farm's Citation and Coaltown faced a planning puzzle after Citation's Preakness win. Trainer Jimmy Jones weighed splitting the two star 3 year olds across Belmont and other races to maximize gains, noting both horses are outstanding and could greatly boost the stable's earnings.
Sports Roundup from New York May 17 Calumet profits and Wrights rise
In a brisk roundup Hugh and Fullerton Jr report Warren Wright's stable earned about 167000 across two races led by Citation winning the Preakness with Faultless and Fervent placing first and second in the Gallant Fox at Jamaica. Wright's team dominates the scene with top horses trainers and growing purses across eastern tracks. The column also notes Eddie McGuire's claim of Marshall Goldberg scouting players for the Chicago Cardinals and a lighter item about Joe Touts beginning a Pompton Lakes camp, joking about pounds and weight.
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New York
Calumet
Warren Wright
Citation
Gallant
Wright
Marshall Goldberg
Chicago Football Cardinals
Eddie MecGuire
Goldberg
Dutton
Galberg
West Virginia Hills
Pitt
Pop
Marshall
Auto Speedway Driver Killed in Accident
Indianapolis May 17 AP Ralph Hepburn veteran driver of early speedway days died warming up for the 1848 560 mile Indianapolis race His Novi special spun into a wall crushing him in the cockpit The 35 000 spectators learned later he was the track s 389th fatality and first this year Dr E Rogers Smith said a crushed chest and fractured skull caused death Owner Lou Welch of Novi Mich will not enter the car in the race Hepburn 52 had set two track records and believed he would win this year Chitwood of Reading Pa was the only qualifier to win a post in the May 31 mar than
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Indianapolis
Ralph Hepburn
E. Rogers Smith
Hepburn
Lou Welch
Novi
Mich
Welch
Speedway
Reading
Dole Chitwood
Pas
Imup
State Wins First AIC Meet
The Arkansas State Indians of Jonesboro upset pre meet favorite Arkansas Tech to win the Arkansas Intercollegiate Conference track and field meet. Tech led in individual honors with Jack Simpson while State stars McGuire Sherton and Hudson fueled a 60 point tally and both schools split wins in 14 of 36 events.
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Dale Hudson
Thornton
McGuire
Hudson
Tech
Jack Simpson
State
Benny Scott
Little Rock J. C
Magnolia A & M
Harold Nichols
Yech
Wonder Boys
Greenwood Keeps Lead as Bathers Move to Second
In Cotton States League play, Greenwood Dodgers hold top position after a 2-0 win over El Dorado Qilers. Hot Springs Bathers rise to second with a 7-4 victory over Helena, as Turner and other pitchers post strong outings. Ed Russman drives in key runs as Natchez and Greenville deliver solid performances. action continues tonight across parks.
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Associated Press
Greenwoodl
Dodgers
Hot Springs Bathers
Bathers
Helena
Hot Springs
Mac Bowland
Ed Thigpen
Greenwood
el Dorado
Qilers
Lake Dean
Turner
Natchez
Greenville
Clarksdale
Fine Bluff Cardinals
Bill Walker
Planter
Ed Russman
Hormer
Bob Sprentall
Ed McGhee
Pugh Appointed Little Rock As Arkansas Highway Member
Portland’s Telix Pugh named to Arkansas highway commission by Governor Laney after William E. Thompson’s departure. The piece rails at Roosevelt era politics, unions and corporate greed, questioning leadership and the role of “the people” in history and reform. Commentary targets prominent figures and the era’s policy conflicts with sharp sarcasm.
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Litle Rock
Jp— Telix Pugh
Portland
Memiber
Arkansas Highway Commission
Laney
Wiliam E. Thompson
McGeher
American Republic
Roosevelt
Sidney Hillman
John L. Lewis
Moosevelt
Mr. Roosevelt
Tan
Eleanor
Baseball scores and schedule for leagues and results
National League results include Boston at Brooklyn and New York at Philadelphia with night games. Yesterday Cincinnati beat Chicago 13 11 in 10 innings while St Louis topped Pittsburgh 5 in 10. Boston defeated Washington 14 4 and Chicago 6 2, Cleveland won 4 0 in 10 innings, St Louis beat Detroit 3 2. Philadelphia New York was postponed by rain. Texas League Tulsa beat Shreveport 11 2 and Dallas won 8 4 over San Antonio with Fort Worth 6 Houston 4. Southern Association results Memphis 4 8 Little Rock 1 4 Nashville 4 4 Chattanooga 4 2 Atlanta 5 2 Mobile 23 Birmingham 16 New Orleans.
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Associated Press
Boston
Brooklyn
New York
Philadelphia
Cincinnati
Chicago
St. Louis G. Pittsburgh
Washington
Cleveland
St. Louis
Detroit
Tulsa
Shreveport
Dallas
San Antonio
Fort Worth
Houston
Eberument
Ollalama City
Southern Association
Memphis
Little Rock
Nashville
Chattsnooza
Atlanta
Mobile
Birmingham
New Orleans
Pet
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Chattanooga
Little Rock Sheet
Wek
Louis
Pst
St. Lois
Pittsburg
Greenwood
Hot Springs
Helena Wee
el Dorado
Natchez
Greenville Ya
Pine Bluff
Clarksdale
Ain
Palmer wins Philadelphia Inquirer event to earn PGA title
Johnny Palmer of Badin West Virginia captured the tournament title at Whitemarsh Valley in rain soaked conditions. He posted a final 88 for a 281 total, beating Ben Hogan by four strokes and earning 2500. Hogan took 1800 and Lloyd Mangrum finished third with 287.
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Philadelphia
Johnny Palmer
Badin
W. C
Philadelpha Inquirer
Ben Hogan
Whitemarsh Valey
Palmer
Hogan
Lloyd Mangrum
Eonsere Ab
Ania Monica
Calif
Jha C Touyth
Siayave
Nine dens compete in Cub Scout Olympics at Hope High
At Hope High School last Saturday nine dens from Pack 33 and Pack 90 plus Pack 50 joined the Cub Scout Olympics. Events included 50 yard dash broad jump pole vault and throws with den scores led by Den 2 Pack 90 at 3970, Den 7 Pack 33 at 3730, and Den 2 Pack 335 at 3695.
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Hope High School
First Baptist Church of Hope
Dens
Den
Rocks Lose Twin Bill to Go Into Cellar
The Chattanooga Lookouts beat the Nashville Vols 9-4 and 9-3 in a twin bill while Memphis swept Little Rock 4-0 and 4-0 to push the Travelers into last place. Memphis limited Little Rock to eight hits. Bob Schultz pitched a three hitter in the first game. Chuck Eisenmann started the second game for Memphis with Hugh Mulcahy earning the win. Stephenson hit a five run triple and a single as Mobile and Birmingham split two games with New Orleans and Atlanta respectively.
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Associated Press
Southern Association
Chattanooga Lookouts
Nashville Vols
Momphis
Little Rock
Birmingham
New Orleans
Mobile
Memphis
Atlanta Crackers
Bob Schultz
Chuck Eisenmann
Tennesseeans
Hugh Mulcahy
Travelers
Eisenmann
Filoe Stephenson
Horses Owned by T S Cornelius Win Texarkana Show
Texarkana reports two first place awards for horses from T S Cornelius of Hope at the Texarkana Horse Show. Happy Idol won in the total walking horse class and Major, trained by Don Gurns, captured first in event 24 a cow horse stop neck rein. Other winners included S D Cook of Hope, Horace Cabe stables of Gordon, and Willow Oak stables of Prescott.
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Texarkana
T. S. Cornelius of
Hope
Southwest to Cut Out Bowl Teams in SW Conference
Southwest Conference action limits member bowl participation by requiring 25 percent of net receipts or at least 10 000 to participate, plus travel and accommodations costs. The rule targets high gate expenses and aims to keep teams in major bowls with substantial guarantees.
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Dallas
James H. Stewart
Housta
Stewart
Southern Methodist
Texas
Texas Christian
Arkansas
Scott High Star Tops Southwest Track Meet
Clyde Scott of Arkansas won individual honors at the Southwest Conference track and field championships, capturing three events and placing in others. Texas A&M defended the team title with 64.5 points, Texas second, Arkansas third, while Rice and Southern Methodist trailed. Seattle set a 10 year low hurdles record for Rice and Zack Parker of Texas led in the 100 yard dash. Rain affected Friday events as preliminaries and finals occurred Saturday.
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Dallas
Clyde Scott
Arkansas
Texas
Jerry Thompson
Scott
Thompson
Texas A. & M
Rice
Souther Methodist
Seatt
Fred Walcott
Charley Parker
United States Prefers Open Talks After Restoring Europe Balance
Washington says the U S will not enter serious talks with Russia until Europe regains balance. Moscow now holds power advantage in Europe and the U S relies on the Marshall Plan and Western unity to counter communism while keeping doors open for dialogue only under defined conditions. Diplomats note the mismatch between open door rhetoric and Russia’s willingness to talk.
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Washington
United States
Europe
Russia
West
America
V. M. Molotov
Mololey
U. S
Wailer Bedell Smith
Molotov
U.S
Ussr
Radio Schedule Summary for May 17 18 on Mutual Network
Radio listings show a dense lineup from 5:15 PM through 11:00 PM with programs including Superman Captain Midnight Tom Mix Fulton Lewis News 5-Star Final and sports updates. The following day May 18 features Hillbilly Hoedown Bargain Roundup Kate Smith Speaks Naval Academy Band and various music hours plus news editions and Sign-Off.
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Captain Midnight
Tom Mix
Fulton Lewis, Jr
Henry J. Taylor
Billy Rose
Gabriel Hentter
Mutual
Emil Coleman
Amy May
Airlane Tria Market
Ozark Valley
Cecil Brown
Kate Smith
Victor H. Lindlahr
Naval Academy Band
M. Queen
Martin Black
Red Hook
Robert Hurleigh
the Jonson Family
Superman
Gabriel Heatier
Gregory Hand
Central Standard Time May 17 Radio Schedule
Central Standard Time listings show NBC offering Cavalcade drama with Trene Dunne at 7:30 and Howard Barlow concert at 8. Don Voorhees concert follows on CBS-7 Inner Sanctum 8 Radi Theater Home Stretch, then Screen Guild The Valiant. ABC-6 airs Bane Ranger at 6:20 and Sound Off and War Now. Pa Whiteman Talent. MBS features The Falcon at 7:30 and Charli Chan at 8:39 Quiet Pl. Tuesday programs list Cleveland Wires Second Mrs Burton 16:45 am Ted Malone and Ozark Valley Folks on MBS W215 am.
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Central Standard Time
New York
NBC
A. m
Cleveland Wires
Burton
Ted Malone
Qzark Valley
KXAR Tonight Program Changes Noted
Attention called to time change on several KXAR programs tonight. Dewey Slassen debate at 9 p.m. Gabriel Heater at 9 p.m. Fishing and Hunting Club at 9 45, and Newsreel at 9 p.m.
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KXAR
Ichange
Gabriel Heather
Hope Youth Wins Stock Grading Contest at Fall State Fair
Hope youth Hope wins first prize of 14 dollars with a perfect score in pruning breeding stock and hogs during the Junior Chamber of Commerce field day at the Fall State Fair Grounds. Donald R Brown of Hope and Carlton Cummings of Blevins take second in the event. Other Hempstead winners include Hershel Sewell of Bley James Smith of Putas John Iris of Blevins.
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Texarkana
Richard Hint
Hope
Chamber of Commerce
Donald R Brown
Carlton Cummings
Blevins
Hempstead
Clude Hershel Sewell
Bley
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Arch Turner
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Ing and Storage Inc
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Harry Segnar
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Lester County
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Warren Light
Coaltown
Jimmy Jones
Belmont Park
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Cal ‘Umet
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Hugh & Fullerton, Jr
Weight
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