Giants end drought with 8 5 win over Dodgers at Ebbetts Field
The New York Giants snapped a nine game skid by defeating the Brooklyn Dodgers 8 to 5 before 53 962 at Ebbetts Field. Sal Maglie started for the Giants and Leo Durocher commented on the dry spell. The Giants head to the Polo Grounds for a ten game stand against Western clubs.
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Durocher
Polo Grounds
Chicago
Pittsburgh
St. Louis
Cincinnati
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Earl Mosser
Joe Hatten
Sal Maglie
Sheldon Jones
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Gene Hermanski
Jackie Robinson
Duke Snider
Cleveland
Dave Philley
Athletics
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Yanks
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Bob Cain
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Scheib
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Feller
Washington
Haynes
Johnson
Overmire
Minner
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Poholsky
Spahn
Chambers
Brooklyn
Palia
Ramsdell
Roberts
Leo Hopeful As Giants Win
Leo Durocher predicts a rebound after the New York Giants ended an 11 game losing streak with an 8-5 victory over the Dodgers. He notes time remains to climb back in the standings and that the club showed a renewed look, aiming for a five win streak to surge back into contention.
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Leo Durocher
New York Giants
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Zev's Sky Rocket Wins Shooting Dog Stakes
Zev's Sky Rocket, a black and white setter owned by Carl Kessing of Richmond West Virginia, won the Rappahannock Field Trial Association spring shooting dog stakes. Gus Peerless finished second, Hollybourne May third, all handled by Elgin Niniger. The four day Hawfield Grange event concluded with plans to return the second weekend in October.
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Richmond
W. Va
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T. R. Richards
Richwood
Hollybourne May
S. L. Froelich
New York City
Elgin Niniger
Trevillians
Hawfield Grange
CCNY barred from Madison Square Garden after fix scandal
CCNY and other municipal colleges were banned from playing at Madison Square Garden and similar venues following a broad game fixing scandal. Coach Nat Holman cited limited gym size and paused ambitions as several CCNY stars face indictment for bribery and conspiracy. LIU has quit intercollegiate basketball.
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Celtic
Brooklyn
Queens
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the Garden
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New York University
Connie Schaff
NYU
Salvatore Sol- 20
Alvin Roth
Ed Roman
Ed Warner
Floyd Layne
Adolph Bigos
Eddie Gard
Leroy Smith
Sherman White
Nathan Miller
Richard Fuertado
Louis Lipman
Long Island University
Liu
Battle Morn Foreshadows Derby Clash In Trial Race
Derby hopeful Battle Morn from Cain Hoy Stable of Harry Guggenheim makes his first Kentucky start in the $10,000 added Derby trial. Fourteen horses entered for a one mile race that serves as a Derby sharpener though not a reliable predictor. The winner earns about $10,250.
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Detroit Wins Chamber Award for Fire Loss Reduction
The City of Detroit received the grand award from the United States Chamber of Commerce for success in reducing fire losses. The citation highlighted effective fire prevention, training, and safety programs implemented by Detroit authorities.
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Hornets Fight to Stay in Little Six Race
Lynchburg College Hornets, unbeaten in five Little Six starts, host Bridgewater Eagles as they chase Randolph-Macon Yellow Jackets. Virginia Tech needs two wins in a double header with West Virginia to keep title hopes alive. Richmond and Maryland clash after Maryland’s 6-2 win over William and Mary. Emory and Henry defeats Roanoke 3-1 in Little Six action. Woodie Slayton and Cal Schadel are noted players.
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Bridgewater College
Eagles
Randolph-Macon College
Yellow Jackets
Virginia Tech
West Virginia
Techmen
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University of Maryland
Washington
George Washington
Spiders
Richmond
Maryland
Tech
Terps
William and Mary
Emory and Henry
Roanoke College
Woodie Slayton
Cal Schadel
Tech Powers Up Inning With Four-Run Burst And Home Run Spree
Troy Moore hit a trio of triples as Tech exploded for four runs in the third inning while Eddie Pierce hit his third homer in three games. Maryland pitcher Boots Pannella kept the Indians quiet until two errors in the fourth opened the door for a five-run Maryland volley. Kerby slugged a two run shot in the third as Chick Davis edged Roanoke College. Emory and Henry's ace allowed just five hits.
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Eddie Pierce
Maryland
Boots” Panella
Indians
Williamsburg
William and Mary
Kerby
Chick Davis
Roanoke College
Davis
Emory and Henry
Maroons
Bowling Standings and Scores Amid League Tight Race
O Sullivan Plant moved within one game of the A League half title after taking two from Elliott Motor Lines. Cad wallader and Bud Miller sealed the second game with last frame strikes. a 519 final game kept Elliott from a shutout. Lions Club overtook American Legion for second with six spares and Hawthorne 140 led Dr. Allen Haw thorne. Orts Sof Spun led first half action with Funkhouser 122 Wingfield 121 backing.
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Elliott Motor Lines
Jess Kiracofe
The
Legionnaires
Orts Sof
Gene Funkhouser
Turk Wingfield
National Fruit Edges In Narrow Bowling Finish
Two tinig over National Fruit gave the fi nal win for National Fruit. Charles Herrell had 122 and 121 in the sets to edge lL M Buses. Frank Cowper 132 clinched the middle game for L M Buses while Shirley White 127 led No Va Power Co. past Home Beneficial Life. Rich ard Buncutter posted a 372 set as Buncutter Tire Co. swept O Sullivan Office. Banquet tickets on sale at Health Center Alleys. May 9 deadline for purchases. City Tournament entries due next week with Carr Publishing Co. and Truck Supplies already entered. several CC League teams expected.
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National Fruit
Junior Bunner
Charles Herrell
Sarah Zane Fire Co
Ll & M Buses
Frank Cowper
L & M Buses
Shirley White
No. Va. Power Co
Home Beneficial Life Insurance
Richard Buncutter
Buncutter Tire Co
O’sullivan
Gale
Health Center
Winchester City
Carr Publishing Co
Prac
A League Plans Participation in Late May Event
The league announces its intent for broad involvement in the May 21 to 27 event, outlining preparation and expected competition across multiple teams and venues.
Long List of Contributors to Jr Evening Star Page
The passage lists numerous mothers and guardians connected to the Jr Evening Star page including chairs and volunteers such as Mrs J Thurston Clevenger and Mrs Melvin Lewis among a long roster of names and titles. The roll includes Mrs Howard White Mrs Andrew V Virostek Mrs Kenneth Lonas Mrs Sherman Dick and many others named as supporters.
Jackie Robinson Leads NL Batting Race Early Season
New York reports Jackie Robinson has a .396 average after 12 games, leading the National League. He also tops the circuit with 19 hits and 13 RBIs, while his aggressive baserunning and base running style unsettle opponents, though he has been caught stealing once by Sal Maglie on April 22.
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Sal Maglie
White Sox Lead American League Hit Parade
The rejuvenated Chicago White Sox post a .319 team batting average as four players rank among the AL’s top five hitters. Rookie Jim Busby leads the list, hitting .462 with 18 hits in 39 plate appearances over 10 games after a strong freshman season with Sacramento.
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Chicago White Sox
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Sacramento
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