Leaders Rise as Indians and Cards Take Lead
The Indians beat the Yankees 7-5 and moved back atop the standings after Bob Feller’s solid pitching. The Cardinals defeated the Dodgers 5-4 to break their tie with Brooklyn, while the Reds and Red Sox also gained ground. Tommy Henrich homered for the Yankees who erased Feller’s 30-inning shutout streak, and the Phillies beat the Cubs 3-2 aiding Cincinnati.
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Baseball Scores From National League Yesterday
The National League results show Cincinnati defeating New York 4 to 3. Pittsburgh lost to Boston 0 to 2. St Louis beat Brooklyn 5 to 4 and Chicago edged Philadelphia 3 to 2.
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Pittsburgh
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Philadelphia
Rain postpones Boston Detroit and others in American League
In a weather affected day the American League games saw New York beat Cleveland 5 to 7 while Philadelphia at St Louis and Washington at Chicago were postponed due to rain. Detailing the day’s schedule, Boston defeated Detroit 9 to 1 before rain halted Philadelphia versus St Louis.
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Washington
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St. Louis Oec Annes
Texas Panhandle Baseball Scores Brief
West Texas New Mexico Amarillo defeated Lamesa 8 to 5 while Lubbock beat Pampa 12 to 2 and Wichita Falls routed Borger 5 to 1 in regional high school baseball action.
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Amarillo
Lamesa
Lubbock
Pampa
Wichita Falls
Borger
International League Scores Roundup: Jersey City and Baltimore Win
In a slate of scheduled games, Jersey City topped Rochester 4 to 3 while Baltimore defeated Buffalo 4 to 3. Both results reflect tightly contested contests with late offense propelling the victors.
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Rochester
Baltimore
Buffalo
Toledo Triumph Beats Kansas City In Extra Innings
American Association clash ended 5 to 4 in 11 innings with Toledo prevailing over Kansas City. Milwaukee Columbus and Minneapolis Louisville games postponed by rain while St Paul faced Indianapolis under wet conditions.
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Indianapolis
Pacific Coast League Scores Updater Brief
No games scheduled in the Pacific Coast League. San Antonio beat Beaumont five to one, Tulsa defeated Fort Worth six to four, Houston won over Shreveport three to two, while Oklahoma City and Dallas had rain.
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Southern Association game Knoxville 6 loses to Chattanooga 7
Chattanooga edged Knoxville 7 to 6 in the lone Southern Association matchup. The game remained tight throughout with a late score swing deciding the outcome. Both teams produced moments of offense, but Chattanooga prevailed on the road.
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Axis moves eyed Cyprus and Syria in war talk
Reports from Britain and Germany recount intensified U boat sinking figures and air raids on Berlin and the Ruhr as Crete’s evacuation is hailed. London and Ankara dispute claims of Nazi landings at Latakia while observers push toward a Cyprus Syria Iraq Palestine axis thrust.
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Cadets Awarded Honor Military School Status
The New Mexico Military Institute recognized as an Honor Military School for another year. Col. Pearson announced 122 high school graduates received commissions or certificates. awards included N.M.M.S. Scholarships, Alumni Scholarship, Will C. Lawrence, Herman Fleishman, J. Ross Thomas Medals, Ruppert Award, and MacMurphy Prize honoring leadership and citizenship. Honor students were named in each class.
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Tampico
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Los Angeles
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New York
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Chicago
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Sarazen Sees Texan Victory Likely At U S Open
In Fort Worth on the eve of the 1941 U S Open at Colonial, Gene Sarazen predicts a Texan will win. He favors Byron Nelson or Ben Hogan, though Nelson has yet to prove form. Sarazen, playing in his 22nd Open, says the tough par 70 course with narrow fairways could yield a lone winner. The piece notes past near-misses and the hope Texans will shine.
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Johnny Goodman
Ralph Guldahl
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Lawson Little
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Byron Nelson
Ben Hogan
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Referee mix up delays Nova Robinson clash in Minneapolis
New York reports say Arthur Donovan was set to referee Lou Nova Jim Robinson on Friday night in Minneapolis before promoters altered plans. Belmont Park collected five percent of three million dollars for park improvements. Billy Conn seeks a Pittsburgh glove for his Yankee Stadium title bid versus Joe Louis. Buck Newsom has failed to pitch nine innings in 10 of 11 starts this season.
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Special News Service
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Lou Nova
Jim Robinson
Minneapolis
Tommy O’loughlin
Belmont Park
Billy Conn
Pittsburgh
Yankee Stadium
Joe Louis
Buck Newsom
Dodgers Win Quip Echoes in Brooklyn Hotel
In a Brooklyn hotel lobby a clerk was asked what the Dodgers did today. Kirby Higbe, nearby at a jukebox, answered that the team won.
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Kirby Higbe
Busy Man's Newspaper: Atlanta Crackers Eye Prize Youths
Earl Mann, president of the Atlanta Crackers, highly praises rookie trio Rene Cortes Willard Marshall and Connie Ryan, suggesting the Yanks might pay a high price but perhaps only for one. A scout named Johnny Nee nearly concluded a deal for the entire group. Detroit hopes to rival Pat Mullin against George Case in a sprint duel, while golf veteran George Turpie retires from Auburn club duties. His son George Turpie Jr. is set to take over, linking to Marian Turpie McNaughton a noted New York golferette.
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Willard Marshall
Connie Ryan
Johnny Nee
Detroit
Pat Mullin
Washington
George Case
Ty Cobb
George Turpie
New Orleans
Auburn Club
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New York
Chicago at Philadelphia Delayed By Rain Umpires Arrived
Report notes the Chicago at Philadelphia game was delayed by rain and umpires arrived later. The delay was resolved with umpires present, ending the postponement.
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Philadelphia
Spring drills end in Home Guards vs Draftees game
San Jose State College wraps seven weeks of spring drills with a regulation game between Home Guards, who plan to return, and the Draftees who face uncertainty about their future. Nebraska to send Big Six track squad to West Point for spring quadrangular against Army, Dartmouth and Columbia. Harris fines Buddy Lewis 25 dollars for not running out a bunt. Staretor, Derby standout, bypasses eastern races to chase big prizes at Hollywood Park and other California tracks.
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Indians Turn To Feller For One Last Pitch
John Kiernan notes the Indians’ pitching woes over a troublesome stretch yet highlights manager Peckinpaugh still can call on Feller when a critical moment demands. The report underscores Feller as a trusted fallback amid current staff struggles.
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New York Times
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Peckinpaugh
American League Batting Averages Shake Up Standings
The Athletics lead AL batting averages while the Yankees sit near the bottom reflecting a shifting order in the league. The swap signals a new balance of power as teams adjust to early season performance.
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Yankees
Proposed Golf Rule To Limit Drives Declared Bad
Grey haired George Sargent a former U S Open champion and Bobby Jones pro commented in Atlanta on the U S Golf Association proposed distance limit predicting it would aid 25 high powered pros while hindering around a million clubs and would limit ball distance.
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Bobby Jones
U. S. Golf Association
Memorial Day in Santa Fe Sidelights on the News
Memorial Day in Santa Fe finds most government offices closed through Monday as residents prepare for a grand parade and ceremonies at the Military Cemetery under a Spanish Post of the American Legion. The capital's patriotic mood reflects long-standing ties to federal and state service and a tradition of holiday observance.
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Adjutant General’s Office
American Legion
Memorial Day origins and shift to commerce over time
A dinner discussion among former Illinois residents reviews Memorial Day beginnings. It recalls General John A. Logan ordering the first observance in 1868, the Confederate Veterans day, and states recognizing May 30 as National Memorial Day, noting its later shift to commercial entertainment and the World War I impact.
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John A. Logan
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United Confederate Veterans
Memorial Day Founder Debate Cited In Speech
A speaker argued that Black Jack Logan was the instrument for creating Memorial Day while crediting his wife Mrs. Logan as the true planner of the observance, noting her remarkable character and long life of decisive action.
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Golf rule debate heats up as pros seek pace limits
Veteran stylist comments on distance changes and pro benefit, while U S G A testing machine studies potential limits. Sargent argues to keep current clubs, noting few players use brassie shots on Atlanta courses.
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Association
Texas Protests U S Action Cause Of Oil Shortage
Texas legislature protests sending more oil tankers to Britain amid a looming transport bottleneck that could raise home heating oil costs. Senator Jesse Martin cites Venezuela supplying Britain and proposes 69 million dollars for pipelines to the eastern seaboard while the United States maritime commission has transferred tankers to Britain. Monthly reports on petroleum stocks will be required in New Mexico, Louisiana, and Texas to aid defense efforts.
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Lou Gehrig Dies at 37. Yankee Legend Remembered
New York mourns Lou Gehrig the Iron Horse who died after a two year illness from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. The Yankees great faced his fight with courage, leaving behind a record of 2140 consecutive games the Hall of Fame honor and a lifetime of baseball brilliance.
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Treasury closes mixed as bond prices edge higher
N Y June 3 Treasury prices show 3 1/4s finishing at 108.3 in a quiet session. Fed Farm meeting results remain unquoted while Home Ownership loans draw little reaction amid thin trading.
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New Orleans Cotton Closes Steady Up 15 Points
Spot cotton closes steady at 15 points higher in New Orleans with sales totaling 4,820. Mid Dling reaches 13.00 as market activity prompts local classifieds notice.
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