Capot Seeks Derby Bid After Chesapeake Stakes Win
Capot of Greentree Stable edged Slam Bang by a neck in the Chesapeake Stakes at Havre de Grace finishing in 1 45 3/5. Olympia, Fred W Hooper’s speedster, eased after a seven length victory at Jamaica while Capot prepares for the Derby May 7 at Louisville. Swap Out of King Ranch finished third as 16,477 fans braved the chill to see the race. Capot and Olympia loom as Kentucky Derby favorites with Wood Memorial looming Saturday.
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YORK
Capot
Maryland
Olympia
Tamaha
MilVay SY Ve
Greentree
Chesapeake
Havre de Grace
John Gaver
Louisville
Fred W. M Hooper
Jamaica
Eddie Arcaro
Eddie
Toronto
Ted Atkinson
Slam Bank
King Ranch
Kentucky
Defense spending debate looms in Congress
James Marlow reports from Washington on how three major items the Marshall Plan the Atlantic Pact and U.S. defense program face budget pressures. The proposed costs total about 42 billion dollars with questions over how much can be spent without tax hikes or deficits. Key figures Taft and Wherry push cuts to the Marshall Plan while debates on arming allies and funding armed forces anticipate further contention.
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Ashington
Congress
Truman
Europe
Senate
Stassen Proposes Asian Aid and a MacArthur Plan for Asia
Harold Stassen argues for bold U S backing of Canton and four southern Chinese provinces to counter communism. He calls for a minimum of one billion dollars annually, Asia-wide but locally administered, funded through private enterprise rather than central government. He criticizes past European aid patterns and urges a parallel to the Marshall Plan in Asia.
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Winston Churchill
Harold Stas__sen
George E. Soxoisky
University of Pennsylvania
Asia
China
Canton
Kwantung
Kwangsi
Kukien
Hunan
Formosa
Hongkong
Middle East
Indonesia
Holland
England
France
Europe
Soviet Russia
Kremlin
Lenin
Harold Stassen
South China
Bowling league highs and totals at Central sweepstakes
Joe Voros and Al Garofalo led handicap doubles with 1273 at Central as Fasano and Garofalo had 1240, with Minkus and Fasano at 1236 and Mosley Jr. with Burson at 1228. North Canton Recreation hosted Hoover Co. singles with Ed Jestle 880 and Sally Anderson 738, while junior Charleston led men with 863 and 186 handicap. Jean Willaman tops women with 711 for the day.
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Joe Voros
al Garofalo
Voros
Garofalo
Chick Fasano
Joe Minkus
Fasano
Leroy Mosley Jr
Johnny Burson
Dorothy
Art Martin
Babcock Printing Press Leaguers
Ed Jestle
Sally Anderson
Hoover Co
North Canton Recreation
Charleston
Jestle
Willard Ginther
Bob Red
Bob Trask
Junior Charleston
Bob Reid
Jay Correll
Don Teis
Jay Muckley
C. W. Hoover
Les Gartland
Otto Guenther
Dale Trachsel
Clarence Willaman
Jack Duff
Ken Spence
George Hoover
W. Dayton
George Materna
Vic Palmer
Bill Miller Jr
Andy Bender
Les Doydelatour
Dick Kintz
Walt Recouits
Bill Kolp
Ralph Martin
Paul Gross
Jerry Burandt
Walt Fichtner
Dave Quinn
C. Bradley
Marion Erbland
Herm Lair
C. W. Charleston
R. McKim
Bill Carnahan
al Stehler
Harry Storch
George Post
Bernie Flading
Linus Swanson
Charles Weekly
Logan Teagle
Leo Marchand
Art San
Guy Sattler
H. J. Milloan
Russ Johnson
Herm Dahler
Floyd Sumser
Gene Akins
H. B. Warstler
Francis Close
Fred Meyer
Day Linder
Augie Sack
Ross Cahill
Webb Stockburger
Gus Stoller
Ben Sutton
John Mizanoski
Jim Ashbaugh
Ben Price
George Graham
Burt Martin
R. Simpson
Dave Harsh
Fritz Schwalbe
Andy Pre
Bill Ashbaugh
Walt Moore
Ray Steiner
Bob Schoner
Bob Forster
Elmer Bates
John Cady
Tom Scheetz
Jean Willaman
Jean Krasnick
Harriet Storch
Florence Gross
Thelma Givler
Rose Blubaugh
Valla Kaufman
Lucille Boesh
Death Came To Ernie Pyle A Fourth Anniversary Note
Across America New York recalls Ernie Pyle four years after his death on a Pacific island. A service photographer captured him at rest as he faced the aftereffects of war. Pyle weighed 113 pounds and suffered anemia yet reported soldiers’ truth with honesty and emotion.
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New York
Pacific Isle
Hal Boyle
Ernie Pyle
Ernie
We did not win by destiny but by shared effort
Hal Boyle recalls remarks on gratitude in victory and warns against gloating. He offers a last word on rebuilding a broken world, urging humility and unity to prevent future war. Submersion in war does not make one master of the peace, and tolerance is essential.
Gas Fumes Kill Toledo Woman and Hurt Husband
Mrs. Berry Bybicke, 45, was killed by gas escaping from a half-open stove burner in Toledo. Her husband was hospitalized, and the rescue squad found the couple in bed.
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Toledo
Berry Bybicke
Ohio Kegler Ranks Third In Elks National Bowling
Fred Walther of Lima Ohio posted a 655 series to rise to third place during the sixth weekend of the Elks national bowling tournament in Battle Creek Michigan. Competition was reportedly lighter than in prior events.
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Ohio
Kegler
Battle Creek
Mich
Fred Walther
Lima
Hiram College Opens Spring Football Practice
Hiram Ohio UP reports spring football practice begins Tuesday under new coach E. J. Al Pesek. Pesek arrives from Bucyrus High School to lead the program as the season starts with his introductory duties and coaching plans.
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Hiram
Hiram College
E. J
al) Pesek
Pesek
Bucyrus High School
Grid Team Sees Undefeated Run End After Two-Year Streak
The grid team remained undefeated for two campaigns and lost only two games the previous year. The coach succeeded Steve N. Belichick, who is now at Vanderbilt University.
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Steve N. Belichick
Vanderbilt University
Reds Win A. L. Hockey Honors With Comeback
The Rhode Island Reds, under coach Terry Reardon, clinched the American Hockey League title by rallying to defeat the Hershey Bears 4-2 in Providence and ending a nine year wait. The victory capped a dramatic comeback and crowned the team champions.
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Reds
A. L. Hockey
Providence
R. I
Rhode Island Reds
Terry Reardon
Boston Bruins
Hershey Bears
Providence Reds Clinch Calder Cup With Rally Win
In the seventh and deciding game at the auditorium last night the Providence Reds rallied from a 3-1 deficit to beat Hershey and capture the league Calder Cup. The high scoring Providence entry dominated the eastern division in regular season play and sealed the title by scoring early in the first period and fending off Hershey’s repeated drives.
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Providence
Hershey
Reds
Western League Opens Season With Loaded Talent
Denver crowd of 10 000 to 12 000 expected for the Denver Pueblo opener as Western League begins another season. Pueblo’s new manager Ray Hathaway arrives from Zanesville Ohio where he guided a pennant winner.
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Denver
Pueblo
Ray Hathaway
Zanesville
Idle Johnny Longden Retains Riding Laurels
Idle Johnny Longden serves a five day suspension but remains the leading rider at Golden Gate Fields with 28 wins to 20 by rival Ralph Neves. Longden has 118 mounts this meet earning $57,730. Wayne Wright advances, now 11 wins, while Walt Litzenberg and Jack Westrope hold 10 each.
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Albany
Calif
Johnny Longden
Golden Gate Fields
Ralph Neves
Longden
Wayne Wright
Walt Litzersberg
Jack Westrope
Litzenberg
Westrope
Boston Braves Sign High School Pitchers
Two Greater Boston schoolboy stars were signed for the Boston Braves farm system by Scout Jeff Jones. They are pitchers Bob Giusti from Boston College High and Dick Kelly of Quincy.
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Boston
Boston Braves
Jeff Jones
Bob Giusti
Boston College High
Dick Kelly
Quincy
74 Now Lajoie Jumper in LOOL and Reserve Clause
Former star Napoleon Lajoie, aged 74, recalls jumping to the American League in 1901 to challenge the reserve clause. He says the case helped decide the fate of the league, notes his Hall of Fame career, and discusses current attitudes toward the clause and players who moved to Mexico. He praises Connie Mack and would root for Cleveland or Mack depending on the pennant race.
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Lajoie
Cooperstown
N. Y
Cleveland
Brooklyn
Mexico
Jake Ruppert
New York Yankees
Elmer Flick
Bill Bernhard
Philadelphia Nationals
Connie Mack
Connie
Nationals
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Supreme Court
New York
Missouri
Cleveland Broncos
Philadelphia
Naps
Clevelance
Mack
Reds Open NL Season Facing Doubtful Hopes
Cincinnati's Reds prepare for the National League opener against the St. Louis Cardinals with low expectations from experts. Manager Bucky Walters and President Warren Giles refuse to quit as hopes hinge on Ewell Blackwell and Johnny Vander Meer returning to form, plus contributions from younger pitchers and hitters like Grady Hatton and Hank Sauer. The team, coming off a 5-1 loss to Indianapolis, seeks spark before 32,000 at riverfront.
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Cincinnati
Reds
St. Louis Cardinals
Redlegs
Bucky Walters
Warren Giles
Ewell Blackwell
Johnny Vander Meer
Grady Hatton
Hank Sauer
Ted Kluszewiski
Danny Litwhiler
Walters
Indianapolis
Millard Howell
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Pons
Iin
U.S
By James Marlow
Associated Press
House
Taft
Wherry
Nebraska
George E. Sokolsky
State Department
United States
Great Britain
King Features Syndicate
Timken
Punch Press
Blankers
Dept
Jobe Jewelers Shorr’s
Landmark Cafe
Coat Furn
Harvard Clothes
I Enameling
Ohio Stove
Eller Bros
Ance Toggimakers
A. M
Jobe
Albert
Harvard Cl Shipping Dept
Ohio Store
A Landmark
Toolgrind
HiSpot Cafe
Colleague Club Dept
Toolroom
Roller Bros
Phys. Pharmacy
Cont Indus
Niagara Heating
East Ohio Gas Short’s
Stone Bros
Colonial Fd
Duquesne Beer
Superior
General Auto
Canton Metal
Rogers Jewelers
Superior Pr
Acme Furniture
Razzers
Barnett Waste
Barkman ‘Ins
Richman Br
Scholnik Ins
Rosker Auto
Genl Auto
Wenn Beckley
Fogel Meats
Freedman
Foul Lines
Wilk of Steel
Stark Dry Goods
Duquesne Swimmers
Altman Furn
Niagara Ht
Stone
Roger Jwir
Barnett
Pioneer
Acme Furn
Peer
Canton Met
Sugardale Provision Star
Jax
Wilkoft
Berkman
Republic
Wiens
America
the Associated Press
Old Rockport
Clifford Mooers
Keeneland
Ment
Bob Porterfield
Brooklyn Dodgers
Bob
Ft. Worth
Duke Snider
Porterfield
Western
Idle Johnny Longden
Laurels
Green River
Three Feathers Distributors, Inc
N.Y
Aytona Beach
Fla
Napoleon
Larry) Lajoie
Firestone Brake
Tire & Supply CO
Cleveland & Ninth NW
W. Tusc
Market
the City Loan and Savings Company
A. L. Kauffmann
Mer
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