Yankees Win Two as They Push Lead in League Race
The New York Yankees swept a doubleheader at St Louis beating the Browns 6 to 3 in 11 innings and 6 to 2 to move a three game ahead in the American League. Cardinals and Giants split a twin bill with Bill Voigelle’s three hitter in the nightcap. Cubs end streak as Braves win both games. Red Sox sweep White Sox twice. Brooklyn beats Cincinnati twice at Ebbets Field. Detroit tops Washington after split. Pirates win first game over Phillies, then lose nightcap. Cleveland and Philadelphia split a doubleheader with Flores strong in opener and Calvert winning the second.
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College Coaches Huddle To Discuss Grid Code
New York May 29. The national collegiate football code unchanged since 1941 will anchor a day long coaches convention. The rules committee will receive only suggestions, chaired by Lt Col William Bingham of Harvard who says no changes will occur this season.
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National League Batting Leaders Highlight Brooklyn Stars
National League leaders include Walker hitting .444 with 69 hits for Brooklyn and Bordagaray with 29 runs. Schultz drives in 33, and Kurowski and Ort tied for 51 runs. Boston’s Holmen leads doubles with 16 and Barrett tops triples with 7. American League features Tucker at .295 and Doerr with 45 hits for Boston.
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Distinct Baseball Moments Recap From Past Years
A Sports Mirror item recalls three notable events: Ford Frick fined Brooklyn pitcher Johnny Allen $200 and suspended him for disorderly conduct in Pittsburgh. It also notes Bob Feller’s 9-0 win over the Detroit Tigers for his tenth victory and third straight shutout, and the five years ago Cardinals turned a triple play yet lost 7-0 to the Pirates.
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Pittsburgh
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Baseball Leaders Wanted From Scholastic Players
Ingh S. Fuerte notes the idea of a scholastic baseball leaders trophy, proposing nominations for top hitters, baserunners, pitchers, and double-play pairs using full season records. He cites historical anecdotes from Casey Stengel and Fred Merkle, and mentions Brig. Gen. Dean C. Strother as a West Point basketball starter from the 1980s.
Sedalia air base team defeats Kansas 10 to 4 at Stadium
Sedalia air base club beat the University of Kansas 10 to 4 on Saturday afternoon. Kansas led 3 to 2 after four innings as Saffell hurled well before Sedalia tied it in the fourth and pulled away with two in the seventh and three in the ninth. Poor base running hurt Kansas. three visitors’ runs came on infield plays.
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Golfers shine at Lawrence Country Club with birdie dreams
A large field at Lawrence Country Club produced strong scores led by L. L. Smith with birdies on all par-3 holes and Earl Chapman tallying birdies on par-4 No. 6, par-3 No. 7, and par-4 No. 9. Two players join a daily golfing partnership as preparations for Memorial Day events and a flag tournament unfold.
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L. L. Smith
Earl Chapman
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Chapman
Stars and Dodgers Split Wins in 1942 Rail Line Note
Baseball results across the league show Cooper and Voi selle pacing shutouts for the season openers. Dodgers, Giants, Braves, Pirates, Yankees, Senators, Athletics, Indians, Red Sox and Tigers contribute multiple wins. a New York rail traffic stat notes 221 million passengers in 1942 across 10 trunk lines.
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Red Rolfe backs college world series concept
New Haven Connecticut May 29 UPI former Yankee third baseman Red Rolfe now Yale coach advocates a college baseball world series. He envisions regional eliminations with two survivors meeting for the title in a major league park. Playoffs could be finished within ten days after college term ends in June.
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One Armed Pete Gray Hits Long Home Run in Chattanooga
In Chattanooga Tennessee on May 29 Pete Gray, famed one armed outfielder from Memphis in the Southern Association, belted a 330 foot homer over the right field fence, 20 feet high, in the ninth inning of the first game of a double header with one runner on base.
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Pete Gray
Memphis
Southern Association
Gray leads league with 15 stolen bases after Memphis win
In the game against Chattanooga, Memphis defeated the opponent 10 to 2. Gray stole two bases in the contest, boosting his league lead to 15 on the season.
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Chattanooga
Gray
Roosevelt praises governors coalition at 36th meeting
President Roosevelt lauds rapid mobilization of resources for united action against a common enemy and expresses confidence in cooperative spirit to meet forthcoming tasks. Governor Saltonstall opens the conference stressing state unity and the role of the U S in global stability. A U S armored division consumes over 600 tons of ammunition and 78 000 pounds of food daily in action.
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Verett Saltonstall
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National Conference of Governors
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Leaves From a War Correspondent Notebook by Hal Boyle
London May 29 report on Britain's transport and nightlife shifts under war strain. Americans trade meals for shows as 6 to 7:30 p.m. theatre times and pubs stay open late with member clubs and entertainment. High club prices deter many, while Red Cross and billets offer solace. Two light wartime anecdotes close on humor, including a humorous barber joke and a new unofficial decoration for air crew.
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Veterans rights under 1940 act shape reemployment rules
Washington reports on selective service interpretation of the 1940 act protecting returning veterans. A veteran must be reinstated to his former or like seniority position, with pay, even if it displaces a nonveteran with greater seniority. Bosses face back pay, court costs, and possible attorney fees if they stall.
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Jello For Broken Legs Used By Marine Doctor
From the Marshall Islands comes a marine medical officer story. Lt. J. W. Stevens of Duquoin Illinois says ordinary gelatin dessert can replace paste in fracture bandages. He notes patients can choose flavors with raspberry being the favorite. The main caveat is ensuring patients do not grow overly hungry.
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Portera Pleads Guilty On Drunk Charge
George A. Portera of 701 Rhode Island pleaded guilty to a drunk charge before Judge O. J. Lane and paid a $10 fine in police court this morning.
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Rhode Island
O. J. Lane
Poultrymen urged to meet egg production quota
Government asks Douglas county poultrymen to produce about 2,372,681 dozen eggs this year, matching 1943 as part of the Food for Victory program. Committee secretary Leon Todd urges housewives to use more eggs, noting a possible shortage if flocks are liquidated. Distributors aid the effort with steady supply and aggressive merchandising.
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National Poultry Defense Committee
Leon Todd
Todd
A & P Food Stores
Kansas Eges
Did Diamond Jim Have Stomach Or Ulcer Pains
Sufferers with stomach or ulcer pains indigestion heartburn and bloat should try Cdga Odga Tablets. First dose convinces one box and you get double your money back. Round Corner Drug Co. and drug stores everywhere.
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