Dodgers Beat Boston and Lead the League Briefly
New York reports say the Dodgers won over the Boston Bees and briefly led the National League. Highlights mention Charley Barrett, Bob Elliott, and a strong Pirates showing while the Giants snapped a six‑game skid with a 7‑to‑victory. Leon Treadway homered for St Louis, and Cubs pitcher Vandenberg hurled a one‑hit shutout in the opener.
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Phils
Giants
Leon Treadway
Joe Medwick
Areve
New York
Ho Vandenberg
Cubs
Tory Outer
Dave Perryian
Geviston
Hordec Borowhai
Arab League Wins Strength Test Amid French Troop Withdrawal
Near East council votes to demand withdrawal of French troops from the Levant signaling Arab League strength. President Truman says he can pursue a five nation conference on the Syrian issue, shifting focus to France. International observers note map figures reflecting league influence.
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Scaigarty
Arab League
Near East Council
Fhe
Levans
Truman
Pease
Midat
France
Browns at Cleveland Rally With Two-Run Homer
Lew Boudreau supplied the deciding swing with a two run homer as Cleveland beat on. Laebee at Chicago was rained out. Hy Vandenberg followed Hank Wyse as the Cubs second pitcher of the season, tossing a two hitter against Cincinnati, 3 to 9, and yielded no hits after the first inning.
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Browns
Cleveland
Lew Boudreau
Laebee
Chicago
Hy Vandenberg
Hank Wyse
Cub
Reds
Sunday Victory May Decide Local Title Fight
Local sports page notes a Sunday win could put contenders in position for the league title. Orioles may rise to second place behind leader tied at 14 wins, with a second big game scheduled tomorrow at 2:75 o clock. Fans urged to attend as teams vie for top standings and top form.
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ernGun
Neibe
Leincen
Crioles
Owide
Ieeals
Comtenders
Asue
Teriv
Thesa
Orioles
America
Fairbank to Play Plainfield There Tomorrow
Fairbank and Plainfield set to meet tomorrow in a baseball matchup expected to draw a large crowd. Both teams started slowly but are anticipated to improve as the season progresses. Fairbank recently defeated an unnamed opponent 1-0, with pitcher Kuehn earning the win and center fielder Intiekier contributing defensively.
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Fairbank
Plainfield
fSsirbank
Ams
Fairjbank
Pither
Dlerb Kuehn
Cenier Intiekier
Holmes Keeps Lead as Top Batter at .390 in MLB
YORK UP Tommy of the Boston Braves led the majors with a .390 average, déjà vu zest and baiting space cited. Tony Cuccinelli of the Chicago White Sox shared the American League lead at 31 home runs with Nick?
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York
Tommy
Boston Braves
Tony Cuccinelli
Chicago White Sox
Nick
No Services at St Olafs This Weekend
The West Union News reports no services at St Olafs Lutheran church this Sunday. Luther League events at Luther College Decorah are noted for Saturday and Sunday with a banquet and a guest speaker Rev Paulson of Calmar and Rev O Hanson as league secretary to address the gathering. A new home purchase by the Boyle family and recent property changes are mentioned, with presumed ownership by Zima and John Morner.
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St. Olafs
St. Olafs Lutheran Church
Yention
Luther League
I Luther College
Decorah
St. Claf
Atv
Suning
Paulson
Calmar
O. Hanson
Secre
Merve
Boyle
E. Bradshe
Zima
John Morner
Unclear baseball standings fragment with names and stats
The fragment references Yankees and Sox with batting averages and runs, mentions George Kurewski of the Cardinals in third place with 355, notes a sensational kid and pinch hitter Dave Fer, and hints at leading players and team feats in a rough, partial box. It lacks coherent details or full names.
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Ankees
Whiglam
Vedic
Brookis
George Kurewski
Cardinals
Dave Fer
Hans Boruwy
The
Yanks
Hucle
Hed Eighwins
Ume Fuss
Morton Cocoe
Xans
Nevonal
Robinson Earns Chance at Champ
New York report on Ray Robinson securing a shot at a title after a swift stoppage. He knocked out Ric Daniels at 1:23 of the second round amid a crowded Madison Square Garden, drawing comparisons to legendary fighters and signaling a rise in his pro career.
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New York
Ray “Su & Robinson
Les x
Welter McDaniels
Los
Madison Square
Angeles
Ick Kaye
Cochrane
Sugarfoot Ray
Joe Louis
Benny Leonard
Maritime Service
Ric Daniels
Sromineni Schnozzola
Fans Boo As Olivera Wins Bantam Crown
Olivera defeats Ortiz by a close 15 round decision to take the bantamweight title amid boos from the crowd. The victory secures a diamond belt from the commission as Ortiz remains free to fight.
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Olivera
Bantam
Jinxerpolis
Tony Seo
Guralion
Ca City
Ezota
Jhevel Ortiz
Ortiz
Gridders Drill Chicago as Big Ten Practices Begin
Early Big Ten football drills take aim at opening practices with Indiana, Ohio State, Michigan, Northwestern, and Illinois squads shaping up. Indiana lists 14 lettermen, Ohio State 13, Michigan eight, and Northwestern nine, while teams evaluate personnel, positions, and readiness ahead of the season.
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Chicago
Big Ten
Ohio State
Tess
Vic
Warners
Indiana
Michigan
Northwestern
Favorite Radio Programs Over Three Major Networks Saturday Evening
A listing of radio programs across networks WMT CBS WGN WHO and more for Saturday evening. Includes time slots 6:00 to midnight with shows like Sand Anti-Saloon League American Air Jazz bands orchestra news and Barn Dance selections. Ends with Sign Off.
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Freddy Martins
American Air
Sunday Evening Radio Schedule Notes and Times
Radio listings show programs across WMY CBS WGN WHO NBC and NBC networks with shows including Kate Smith Hour Blondie Crime Doctor Texaco Star Theater Take It Or Leave It Whats the Name of That Song and News Bulletins. Also includes orchestral programs Stars of Tomorrow and Parkys in Cartright News with war service and scientific lectures. Sign off at 12:30.
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Envin Canhan
WGN
cArt
Stars of
Alexanders Mediation
Bre
Gabriel Heatier
Steel Horizons
Cedric Foster
Dorothy Thompson
Earl Wilson
Helen Hazes
Llvstery House
Chicago
Geo
Olsen
Orch
del Courines
Itsic
Parky’s
In & Cartright News
M. L. Nelson War Service
Shredniki
MBS
Joe
Curt Massey
Gabriel Heatter
Mike
del Courtney
An Angel
Chuck Foster
Lew Diamond
Earl Roth
Monday Evening Radio Programs and Schedule Highlights
A dense, era style radio listing outlines WITT and WHG broadcasts from 6:00 PM to midnight, noting show titles like Jack Kirswood, Hedda Hopner, Lux Radio Theatre, Burns & Allen, Vox Pop, and News bulletins. Includes musical orchestras, comedy, drama, crime serials, and late night news, with scattered timing irregularities and live program notes.
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Flatbush
Cuner Island
Pittsburgh
Charley Barrett
Bob Eliott
Pitsburgh
Indice
East Indies
Luzon
H. Charlies Stone
U.S. War Shipping Aduistration
Frayne Baker
Mfenila
Santo Tomas
Army Signal Corps
Ieee Aedas
Garia
Mac
Turkey
Russia
Tai
Ast
Iran
Indian Ocean
Amelwees Daily Register
Sune
Holmes
West Union News
Lola Whitney
Gary Foote
Kenneth Schmitt
International League
Robinson
Champ
Letha K. Joptix
Blissouri Re
WMT
F.b.i
al Pierce
Douglas Grant
Benny Goodman
Ray Benson
Jimmy Gorser
Jean Gelekelle
Arc
Dee
Angel Neus Des Courtney
Geo. Olsens Orch
Benny Strangs
Orchestra
Car! & Co
Tin Pan Alley
WMY
CBS
Kate Smith
Texaco Star Theater
Langford
Dorsey
Manhattan Music
Jack Kirswood
Hedda Hopner
Hollywood
Burns & Allen
Bill Henry
the News
Screen Guild
Fulton Lewis
Ted Weem
WHG
NBC
Lucia Thorne & Co. ‘ Ss of the
Worle
M. L. Neilsen
HL V. Kalienborn
Howard Barlow Orch
LL. Nelson
Your Navy
St. Louis
London
Frank Masters
Pather's Day
Dad Is
King
Reddy Kilowatt
Dad
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