Cards and Indians May Be Right Up Where They Belong
The St. Louis Cardinals and Cleveland Indians pace early big league play with five and ten game win streaks. Feller pitched a three hitter for Cleveland in a 2-1 win over Washington, while Ernie White boosted St Louis with a 5-1 victory at Boston. Yankees drop to 4-3 on western trip as Detroit wins 7-3. Philadelphia edges Chicago 5-4. rain cancels remaining games.
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Early Season Fishing Forecast From Santa Fe
Santa Fe New Mexico May 6 forecast good fishing in the Chama river below El Vado dam as waters spill trout downstream. State game warden Elliott Barker predicted little fishing in other streams due to heavy spring runoffs keeping banks high into June.
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Talking Pig Prophesies Shanghai Plight in May Tale
A Shanghai teahouse tale recounts a talking pig who, after four years of normal life, asks for 10 pounds of red dates. The pig allegedly warns of June aerial bombardment, a Thai-like price spike and eventual death, while rice prices fall and Japanese attacks persist unseen. The story blends rumor with market drift and wartime tension.
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Santa Fe County Probe Set to Start Tomorrow
A grand jury investigation of Santa Fe county offices begins tomorrow with focus on the county treasurer’s affairs. District Judge David Chavez Jr. ordered the inquiry after the state comptroller reported a preliminary shortage of $40,000 to $50,000 in accounts of former treasurer William A. Thayer, who is under bond on embezzlement charges.
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Cotton Stamp Plan Expands Across 16 New New Mexico Counties
Secretary Wickard selects 16 New Mexico counties including Bernalillo Dona Ana Eddy Grant Lea Luna Otero Roosevelt Socorro and others for the Federal Cotton Stamp Plan to start in early June. The program aims to aid farmers and help needy families buy more cotton goods using green and brown stamps, with distribution guided by Surplus Marketing Administration and Agricultural Adjustment Administration officials.
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Probing Charges Election Frauds In Harding County
A second Harding county grand jury began investigating ballot fraud charges in Rosebud and Mills precincts from the last general election. Ballots reportedly changed between election night tallies and the subsequent official canvass, affecting the county treasurer race where R W Thomas of Roy beat Alice Leatherman by seven votes. Foreman Virgil Lofton led the impanelled jury with members Ladd Keller Church Sandoval Anderson Lucero Clay Padilla Scheier Steinbaugh Montoya.
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Direct Roswell CCC Enrollment Open to Local Youths
Roswell area young men and nearby residents may apply directly to the Roswell CCC Camp for enrollment. Applicants need not be on relief. selection is by camp recruiting officials. Enrollment does not affect military duty timing. Training for defense jobs is highlighted, with potential advancement within CCC. Eligibility requires US citizenship, single status, ages 17 to 21, under 18 months as a prior enrollee, unemployment, and not in school or on vacation.
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Valdez's Father Dies in El Paso Tragedy
Juan Valdez father of Robert Valdez state corporation commissioner died suddenly after heart attack in El Paso. He was a well known Dona Ana county resident and passed away late yesterday.
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Vogel Brothers win 41st American Bowling Congress bunting
The Vogel Brothers of Forest Park Illinois won the five man team event at the 41st American Bowling Congress in St Paul Minnesota with a 3 065 total on March 30 earning 1 500 sponsor prize 500 trophy and five diamond studded medals Chicago led the final high ten with Rheingolds second 3 054 worth 1 200 Joe Gills third 3 034 for 1 000 and Chapin and Gore fourth 3 033.
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Noted Inventor Victor Emerson Dies in Philadelphia
Victor Lee Emerson, 78, noted inventor and yachtsman, died in Philadelphia today. He held patents for hundreds of auto inventions including the universal joint the bevel gear drive that replaced the chain drive the unit power plant and forced feed lubrication.
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Yesterday's Baseball Scores Summary
Yesterday's scores show American League games with Cleveland 2 over New York 3 and Detroit 7 over Philadelphia 5, Chicago 4 over Boston, and Boston at St Louis rained out. National League results include St Louis 5 Boston 1, with Chicago at New York and Cincinnati at Philadelphia canceled by rain. American Association reports Kansas City 9 Louisville 6, noted as the only completed game.
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Rain Postpones Texas League Games Amid Delays
In a rain-soaked day only one game was played in the Southern Association Arizona Texas League sequence with Tucson defeating Albuquerque 10 to 4 while other Texas League games were postponed due to rain.
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League Standings Weather and Matchups Summary
The standings update covers New York at Detroit with cloudy conditions and Philadelphia at Chicago with Iain noted. Washington at Cleveland shows cloudy weather. Boston at ies Louis is listed with cloudy conditions.
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Chicago at New York Clear
A brief sports note reports Chicago visiting New York with clear conditions for game play and expected visibility.
Yesterday's Stars Fade to Spark at Bat
Bob Feller of the Indians held the Senators to three hits and fanned 12. Pinky Higgins of the Tigers doubled with the bases loaded to drive in three runs against the Yankees. Ernie White of the Cardinals allowed Braves five hits in a shutout effort.
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Major League Leaders Batting and Pitching Highlights
Major league leaders include Travis with 492 at bats and 30 hits for Washington, J DiMaggio 22 runs, Keller Gordon 25 RBIs for New York, Walker 4 triples for Cleveland, York and Gordon tied 6 home runs, with Slaughter batting .400 for St Louis in the national leaders. Camilli of Brooklyn leads 19 RBIs and 30 hits, Lavagetto 30 hits for Brooklyn, Danning 7 doubles for New York, Moore 4 triples for Boston, and Camilli again listed with 6 homers.
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Cubs Trade Billy Herman to Dodgers for Gilbert and Cash
New York May 6 The Chicago Cubs traded second baseman Billy Herman to the Brooklyn Dodgers for outfielder Charley Gilbert and an undisclosed cash sum. The Cubs also bought infielder Johnny Hudson from the Montreal Royals for 25000 dollars. Gilbert had been with the Dodgers earlier and was sent to Montreal, a farm team, two weeks ago. Announcement came from Cubs general manager James Gallagher. Herman, 31, has been a Cubs star for ten years since 1931.
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Captain Roosevelts Journey From Chungking to Cairo
Captain James Roosevelt son of the president arrives in Rangoon Burma en route to Cairo after a visit to the Chinese capital Chungking. Classified ads line.
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Hall-Poorbaugh Wins Monday League. Title Roll-Off Planned
The Commercial League's Monday section crowned Hall-Poorbaugh as winner after a night that saw them drop all three games to Conoco No. 2. A championship roll-off will pit Hall-Poorbaugh against Purity Bakery, date to be announced. Gilkeson Bar took two of three from Swafford's Drug. Al Raez had 545 total and Evans a 200 high game.
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City Bowling Assn Meeting Tonight
City Bowling Association invites team captains and bowlers to a meeting at the Chamber of Commerce at 7 o clock tonight to discuss plans for a city tournament.
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National Open Fort Worth Promises Local Flghting Stars
New York reports four or five native sons among top flight contenders for the National Open at Fort Worth next month. Cowboys raise funds for the effort as Sam Snead and other aliens enter the field. Bob Pastor plans a ready debut and a coast shot with Turkey Thompson in the works. Bob Feller could earn extra money on Eddie Cantor air show by delivering a no hitter in the interim.
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Novikoff Returns to Bench Amid Winter Plight
O Chicago's famed Russian player Novikoff, once feared on the ice, is now a somber figure as he endures a rough spell. The veteran shows up listless, collecting splinters while sliding along the bench amid a season of hardship.
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Arcaro’s Whirlaway Powers Derby Victory Pick
Noting jockey Eddie Arcaro rides the temperamental Whirlaway to victory, and Houghton Stavetor failing to place in Derby expert picks. Neil Stanley of the Santa Ana Register correctly predicts Whirlaway and delivers a one two punch for the race result.
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Billy Conn to Fight June 18 in Jackson Neck Bout
Wilbur Kinley reports in the Jackson Daily News that Billy Conn pressed his bid for a major title. Kinley quotes Conn’s drive and predicts a June 18 clash, noting Conn’s relentless pursuit and anticipated payoff.
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Short Stories Denver Grows Bigger Than Several Leagues
Short, Short Stories notes Denver in the Western League is larger than four American Association cities, five Coast League towns, and seven in the Texas loop. Freddie Fitzsimmons says the Dodgers are a better club than the 1933 Giants who won pennant and series. Teetotaler Griffith bars beer at Washington Park yet allows liquor ads if priced right.
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Greenberg Plays Last Game Today
Detroit May 6 The Tigers face the New York Yankees as Hank Greenberg plays his final game before a year away at military service. A crowd gathers while teammates host a country club sendoff, and Ned Harris will take Greenberg’s left field spot tomorrow.
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Qualifying Scores In City Golf Meet
Prolonged rain limits the city championship at the municipal course. Contestants have until next Sunday night to qualify. Golfers with entries include LeRoy McKnight 91 Wilbur McKnight 81 E E Winter Jr 90 Joe Massey 85 Ralph Herring 89 H E Miller 93 Perry Webb 97.
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New President of Albuquerque Cards
Ralph McCord former bakery owner was named president of the Albuquerque Cardinals baseball club. A. T. Hogan baker became secretary-treasurer. They filled terms left by H. Louis Hahn who resigned due to ill health six days before his sixtieth birthday.
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Inglewood Racing Opens Season with Stable Arrivals
One hundred horses including Roman Governor and Pirate checked into Hollywood Park stables for the season opening May 23. Staretor, runner up in the Kentucky Derby, and the Valdiia farm stable depart Churchill Downs for Hollywood. Opening day highlight is the $10,000 Hollywood premiere handicap.
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