Nats Solve Slants of Lefthanders at Detroit and Cleveland
Rival managers faced the Washington Senators who shifted from weakness against left handed pitchers to a winning streak. Washington beat Detroit 15-1 with a nine-hit attack and then 6-3 over Ted Gray. The Cardinals edged the Dodgers 1-0 behind Howie Pollet as Whitey Kurowski’s double and Dick Sisler’s triple provided the offense. Boston lost 3-2 to Chicago, while New York and Cleveland also posted results in a busy day of Major League action.
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Funeral services for George Hoover held Friday
Funeral services for the late George Allen Hoover 79 of Bruce town will be held Friday at 2 p.m. from the Jones Funeral Home with Rev. Franklin G. Senger and Rev. F. T. Fulcher officiating. Burial in Mount Hebron Cemetery. Pallbearers are Harry L. McCann W. G. Hottle Earl S. Bailey Cecil Bailey ae Yeakley and Harry Murphy.
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Mount Hebron Cemetery
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Ae Yeakley
Harry Murphy
Macken Brothers Leave Exams for Davis Cup Trials
William and Mary tennis stars Brendan and Jim Macken will finish exams May 30 to return to Montreal for Davis Cup team trials. Eastern district trials opened in Montreal Monday as organizers weigh selections and scheduling for the competition.
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Associated Press
Richmond
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William and Mary
Montreal
Macken brothers eye Canadian Davis Cup bid from William and Mary
Brendan Macken 22 and his brother aim to represent Canada in the Davis Cup. They joined William and Mary after meeting Tribe captain Bert Rance in Toronto. The Indians seek a national intercollegiate meet at Northwestern in June while the Mackens hope to pair for competition if selected.
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Swan Soap Promises Gentle Care for Baby Skin
Classic ad touts Swan Soap as mild and pure for babies and delicate fabrics. It emphasizes gentle suds, safety for clothing, and a soft skin experience, inviting readers to buy a cake of soap.
Early baseball figures spark memories in old notes
Kentucky coal miner turned semi pro pitcher Peters once struck out 27 in a row and drew Cubs interest before moving to Portsmouth where Frank Lawrence supported his career. Hearst Invitational opens June 6 in Philadelphia with Chamber Harper among the Portsmouth players. Roanoke Red Sox roster members were all veterans of military service, though five did not return under the draft rule. Williamsburg’s track coach Dick Gallagher, resembling Bing Crosby, dismisses the likeness as limited to looks.
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