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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1944
Page
4
The White Sox rallied for four runs in the ninth to beat the Tigers 4 to 2, dropping Detroit deeper into the AL cellar. Orval Grove earned his second win as Detroit had two runs in the second inning.
Pensive ridden by Conn McCreary surged from behind in the final eighth of a mile to win the 70th Kentucky Derby for Warren Wright's Calumet Farm. Broadcloot placed second with Stir Up third as the field of 19 chased a purse of $86,700. The win capped trainer Ben Jones’s third Derby and Wright’s second Derby victory, with a crowd estimated 60,000 to 70,000 at Churchill Downs.
The Summer League saw L Miller and L Boalt post 222 games each with one earning the high game prize and the other the high over average award. Beckley Hardware set a 772 team high with Captain B Caffee leading Beckley with a 488 series as Beckley Insurance edged General Stores by one game.
The War Department announced creation of volunteer non-combat units from Italian prisoners of war under American officers. The units will render services in support of the war effort except in actual combat. Parallel arrangements are being made by the United Kingdom government where practicable. The move is described as advancing Italian belligerent efforts.
In a bold primary message William Bruce Hoff of Parkersburg urges voters to value honesty and directness. He vows aggressive honesty, outlines his plan to speak on radio before the election, and argues the Supreme Court judge holds vast power and immunity from criticism. Hoff stresses his lifelong experience in competitive private work and aims to reflect ordinary people's life.
Readable fragments show Robinette 274 and Betty Evans Robinette 225 with Lyric theatre tickets sold by E. H. Clay 622 699 and Elizabeth. The item mimics a small theater ticket ad or public notices listing multiple person names and a venue.
Hunter says 192 precincts lack supplies and some will receive them by special messenger from the clerk's office tomorrow. Twenty two precincts in Ral eish county failed to send election commissioners to the circuit and county clerks' offices yesterday. Catherine Webb of Ashland visits her parents in Mullensville as workers remain busy supplying offices.
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