Lou Gehrig Dies After Long Illness in Bronx
Lou Gehrig, star first baseman for the New York Yankees and a Hall of Fame inductee, died at his Bronx home after a two year battle with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. He began his record consecutive game streak in 1925 and never missed a game for 14 seasons.
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Colorado fishing seasons and licensing details outlined
The notice explains season dates for trout and grayling in Colorado and special seasons for Mackinaw and other fish at various elevations. It lists nonresident and 10 day licenses, bag limits, and daily fishing hours. It also mentions Lucile Robinson Mann winning the trans Mississippi golf championship and remarks on her enduring competitive span.
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Mudhens edge Blues in 11th to tighten first division
Milt Byrnes belted an 11th inning homer lifting the Toledo Mudhens to a 5 4 victory over the Kansas City Blues as rain washed out other games. Reis took the loss after an 8 inning stint with a late rally tying the score in the ninth.
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Dizzy Dean sent to minors by Cubs after waivers
Mirror recalls past sport items noting Dizzy Dean’s return to the minors at his request after waivers. a separate flashback tells of two spectators killed by lightning at the Kansas City golf open. Hal Schumacher pitched a three hit shutout to defeat the Cubs.
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Sarazen predicts lone winner at 1941 U S Open start
Fort Worth June 3 Seven of the last eight U S open championships ended with a winner two strokes or less ahead. Gene Sarazen, in his 22nd Open, expects a single clear victor at Colonial, favoring Byron Nelson or Ben Hogan among Texas hopefuls while noting Hogan lacks confidence.
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Unclear Midwest Matchups Rain Affected Scoring
Fragmentary notes show a sequence of city pairings Kansas City Minneapolis Louisville Columbus Toledo Indianapolis and Milwaukee St Paul with a Toledo score 5 to 4 but overall rain affected several pairings Minneapolis Louisville St Paul Indianapolis and Milwaukee Columbus.
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League Leaders By the Associated Press
The Associated Press league leaders list highlights National League leaders in batting Honus Reiser Brooklyn .356 and Hack Chicago .354, Ot t New York 123 home runs, Moore St. Louis 37 wins, Slaughter St. Louis 61 hits and Mize St. Louis 45 doubles. American League marks name Williams Boston .424, DiMaggio New York 42 runs, Chapman Philadelphia 64 hits, Keltner Cleveland 16 doubles, DiMaggio 16, Travis Washington 6 triples, York Detroit 13 home runs, DiMaggio Boston 11-2 pitching leader Pier Cleveland 11-2.
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Decoration Day Golf at Country Club Yields Low Net 35
Bob Van Noy shot a low net 35 on Decoration Day at the Country Club using an 85 on 18 holes with a 50 handicap. Women winners included Mrs. John King Mrs. D. W. Machin and Mrs. Wilbur Ruese. Men’s winners were Dr. F. C. Allen Wilbur Ruese Harry Nevin Dutch Chapman Chuck Lang George Wetzel Dr. H. Penfield Jones Ralph Graber Ray mond Rice and Earl Farris. Clarence Yockey and Webb Gilbert played the course and praised its condition. Both are entered in the upcoming professional tournament.
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Baseball Stars Shine In Major League Showdowns
Joe Dobson pitched a four hit ball for the Red Sox against the Tigers and added three safeties including a home run. Dick Errickson shut out the Pirates with five hits. Elmer Riddle contributed a solid start and drove in the winning run. Johnny Hopp doubled and tripled for a Cardinals victory over the Dodgers. Bob Feller limited the Yankees to seven hits to lift the Indians atop the standings. Steve Sander’s Senators beat the White Sox behind a 10 hit outing in the early frames.
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Nebraska Big Six track team to meet Army Dartmouth Columbia
Nebraska will send its Big Six championship track team to West Point next spring to compete against Army Dartmouth and Columbia in a quadrangular meet. The column notes other sports tidbits including a $25 fine on Buddy Lewis and a reference to the Indians pitching staff and league batting averages with the Athletics atop and the Yankees bottom.
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One run games key as pennant races tighten in MLB
Cardin als top the Dodgers 6 4 while the Indians beat the Yankees 7 5 and move ahead of the Cubs. Reds and Red Sox climb as White Sox fall after a Senators win. HOPP’s double sparks Cardinals surge and Feller’s grip loosens with two Yankee homers.
Bucs defeat Springfield after rough start in series
Springfield stopped Pirates 3-1 amid three errors and a walk in the fourth inning enabling two unearned runs. Blix Donnelly earned his eighth win with eight hits allowed and ten strikeouts. Joplin swept Salina 4-1 as Davis held Harris to six hits. Topeka beat Fort Smith 10-8. White homered for the Owls. St Joseph relinquished its franchise as Carthage takes over. road series begin today at Hutchinson.
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Ethiopians Cut Road North of Gondar in War Effort
Ethiopian patriots sever the Debra Tabor to Gondar road, striking one of the last Italian strongholds in northern Ethiopia. They harass Italian forces around Chilga while British troops push northwest from Soddu in the lakes country south of Addis Ababa.
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Boxing notes and promoter shifts in major fights
In Minneapolis Arthur Donovan was slated to referee Lou Nova versus Jim Robinson when Promoter Tommy O Loughlin reversed course after a press onslaught. Billy Conn seeks a Pittsburgh glove for his Yankee Stadium title bout with Joe Louis. Buck Newsom has lasted nine innings in only 1 of 11 starts this season.
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Dodgers Win Quips From Brooklyn Hotel Scene
The Brooklyn hotel scene quips about the day as the Dodgers “won” say Kirby Higbe near a jukebox. Earl Mann of the Atlanta Crackers praises rookies Rene Cortes Willard Marshall and Connie Ryan, joking about the Yankees buying them. Detroit eyes Pat Mullin against George Case. George Turpie plans retirement at Audubon club, his son George Jr. succeeds.
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Chicago at Philadelphia Delayed by Rain Umpires Arrival
Reported as delayed due to rain with umpires late and then corrected to a rain delay as umpires arrived. The item notes the game between Chicago and Philadelphia facing weather disruption and official arrival timing.
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San Jose State Ends Spring Drills With Scrimmage
San Jose State wraps seven weeks of spring drills with an intra squad game between the home guards and the eight players not yet sure of returning, signaling the approach of football season.
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