Washington Hits Power Surge Amid Seven Game Win Streak
The Washington Senators in a seven game winning run ignore rumors of hidden power as Joe Kuhel drives two wins over Cleveland 7-3 and 2-0. The Giants seize first with a 10-1 rout of the Cubs and the Pirates split, while the Yankees hammer the Tigers 12-0 behind Lefty Tommy Byrne.
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Trench Knife Slays 3 in Street Brawl
A 26 year old laborer John Mrehov admitted fatal stabbing of three men in Cleveland after a wiener roast dispute. He said a trench knife, a war souvenir, was used in self defense. Companion Joseph Pesek, 24, was arrested for taking part.
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Patton hits world record pace in 220 yard sprint
Mel Patton powered to a 220 yard time of 20.2 seconds in a dual meet with UCLA, aiming for official world record status while his 100 yard time of 9.1 is disputed due to wind effects. The effort breaks Jesse Owens 20.3 from 1935, though wind limits apply to the 100. Patton already held the 100 yard mark at 9.3 seconds.
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Major League Standings and Results Brief
Baseball standings for the National and American Leagues show New York, Brooklyn, Boston, and Philadelphia leading their divisions. Yesterday’s results include Brooklyn defeating St. Louis and New York beating Chicago. Cincinnati and Philadelphia won, while Detroit, St. Louis, Washington, Cleveland, and Chicago also posted wins. Tomorrow’s schedule features NL matchups in St Louis, Brooklyn, Chicago, and New York, with AL games including New York at Detroit and Philadelphia at Chicago. Ralph Kiner led yesterday’s batting with six hits for the Pirates.
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Camel 30 Day Test Promotes Mildness and Flavor
Public notice urges smokers to try the Camel 30 Day Test based on doctors findings and compare mildness and flavor in the T Zone for taste and throat. It promises full refund plus postage if not convinced Camels are the best cigarette smoked. Signed R J Reynolds Tobacco Winston-Salem North Carolina.
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Market Quiet Session As Stocks See Small Losses
The New York stock market closed with a slow, steady walk and barely moved. Gains and losses were mixed with a slight overall loss, while leaders like Studebaker, Woolworth, Boeing, International Telephone, Dow Chemical, RCA, New York Central, Standard Oil and American Airlines showed strength amid a 1949 low for Armour & Co. preferred.
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Chicago Grains Open Steady on Light Weekend Dealings
Chicago grains opened steady as dealings stayed light with no major price movers over the weekend. May delivery figures showed May at 2 2134 22, July later, with September near 1.92 1.24 1.95. Oats May 67 late, July 61. Rye May 1.26 percent. Soybeans May 2.2814. Lard July 11.65, Sept. 1. (Data appears partial and uncertain.)
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Richmond Spiders Clash With Runners-Up This Week
Richmond leads with seven wins and one loss in the state college baseball race. The Spiders collide with second place William and Mary and third place Randolph-Macon this week. Richmond faces Randolph-Macon tomorrow on its home diamond, then entertains William and Mary Saturday.
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Yankees crush Tigers 12-0 on two hit shutout by Byrne
Tommy Byrne pitched a two hit shutout as the New York Yankees walloped the Detroit Tigers 12 to 0. Tonight's National League games include Pittsburgh at Boston, Chicago at New York, and Cincinnati at Philadelphia with 7:30 or 7:45 starts.
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Livestock Prices in Baltimore and Chicago Markets May 9
Market reports show apples and eggs steady to higher in Baltimore with cattle, hogs, and sheep trading across weights. Chicago tallies include hogs 180-260 lb at 18.50-18.85, cattle top 27.50 for large steers, and varied veal and sheep values across regions.
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Merino Market Summary From Shorn Flocks Report
Shorn old crop lambs bring lower bids with 28 weighing light to medium woolskins at 27. High grade ewes mostly 12 to 13 with small lots of lambs and babies noted.
Egg and poultry price report for Winchester area
Agriculture Department markets division lists prices paid for Federal-State grades of eggs and live poultry in Winchester. Grade A extra large 48 cents, Grade A large 46, Grade A medium 40, Grade B large 40, Grade C 35 cents. No. 1 quality dressed poultry prices for producer farms appear for Reavy breed hens and Leghorn hens. Rock Cross and Red broilers shown. Young turkey hens 41 cents and toms listed as well.
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Monaco Prince Dies After Reign of Monaco
Monaco confirms Prince Louis II died at age 78. He abdicated duties last Thursday to his grandson Prince Ranier, ending a long reign over the principality of Monaco.
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