Schmeling Not Dead Just A Little Sick
Berlin reports Max Schmeling alive after rumors of his death while serving as a Nazi parachutist. An ambulance driver says Schmeling was captured at Crete and shot during an escape attempt. British and German sources cite conflicting accounts of his status and location.
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Max Schmeling
Crete
Germany
Schmeling
America
Anny Ondra
Max
Adolf Hitler
Berlin
Air Force
New Zealand
Alexandria
Egypt
London
Boston Wool Market Report Summary
Boston wool market activity shows scattered domestic sales with combing three-eighths blood fleece wools moving at 46 to 47 cents grease. Combing three-eighths blood territory wools sold around 90 to 93 cents secured, though demand was limited. Foreign wools saw some steady demand.
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Boston
U. S. Dept. Agri
How the Gardenia Got Its Name
The gardenia was named for Alexander Garden, an American naturalist and physician from South Carolina who lived from 1730 to 1791. He contributed to botany and medicine in colonial America.
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Alexander Garden
South Carolina
Feller Keeps Indians In The League Running
The Indians ride Bob Feller to a 9-1 win over the Tigers as his tenth victory vs two defeats. The Associated Press notes St Louis Cardinals also win 10 straight, Dietrich of the White Sox fires a one hit shutout, and other National League results including McCormick’s power and Yankees tied by rain.
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Rapid Robert
Cleveland
St. Louis Cardinals
Cincinnati Reds
Frank McCormick
Reds
Bill Dietrich
Chicago White Sox
St. Louis Browns
Dietrich
Browns
Detroit
Washington Senators
New York Yankees
Boston Red Sox
Jimmy Foxx
Philadelphia Athletics
New York
Giants
Boston Braves
Stars Shine In Major League Action As Shutouts Rule
Yesterday's wrap lists Dietrich driving the White Sox to a shutout of the Browns on a single. Bob Feller recorded a third straight shutout with seven hits allowed against the Tigers. Gabby Hartnett drove in four with a homer and three singles against the Braves. Russo and Archie combined for six-hit outings with key hits for the Yankees and Senators. Slaughter drove in three with a double and two singles for the Cardinals. Winer Ted added a two run homer for Boston against the Athletics.
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Associated Press
Id Dietrich
White Sox
Browns
Bob Feller
Indians
Tigers
Gabby Hartnett
Giants
Braves
Marius Russo
Yankees
George Archie
Senators
Washington
Enos Slaughter
Cardinals
Ted W
Red Sox
Athletics
Attendance Expected for Charles Town Memorial Holiday Card
Charles Town Jockey Club anticipates record two day attendance and betting on Memorial Day weekend as eight races headlined by the Decoration Day Purse. Notable entrants include Pimlico Lady, The Fop, Indignation, Red Wrack, Jungle Moon, and Bla blah in a tightly matched six horse field.
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W. Va
Charles Town Jockey Club, Inc
Betge
G. G. Vaught, Jr
Pimlico
Rede Ay Hullcoat
L. Jennings
Colin McLeod
Mary Knieriem
James Sands
Former Heurich Players In The Visitors Lineup At Park Sunday
The Studebaker Motor Corp. champions with 19 players from Northern Virginia and Washington, including three ex Heurich Brewers, visit The Park to meet The Champions as coach Tommy Thompson leads a strong semi pro lineup. Potts aims to attract tough traveling teams for future games.
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Goodman Club
Winchester
Studebaker
Northern Virginia
Washington
Heurich
Park
Russel Potts
Tommy Thompson
Heurich Brewers
Studebakers
Bill Shelton
John Hawes
Lefty Porter
Thompson
Carl Hubbell
Old Squarepants
Oklahoma City
Lefty Wonder
Pee Wee" Reese
Potts
Lefty Lake
Lefty Duvall
Arlington Dodgers
Nightly Roundup of Baseball Rumors and Swaps
New York May 30 The temperature hits ninety in Washington as Bucky Harris faces pressure to shape the Nationals. Reds weigh moving Bill Werber to outfield while Chuck Aleno maintains third base. Lou Novikoff the Mad Russian warms to form. Bill Terry questioned for third base duties as Dick Bartell eyed for a switch. A holiday closes this sports page with notes on boxing and golf happenings and a guest star feature.
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New York
Special News Service
Washington
Bucky Harris
Clark Griffith
Max Sch Meling
Max
Reds
Bill Werber
Chuck Aleno Keps
Lou Novikoff
Bill Terry
Dick Bartell
Joe Orengo
Vehicle Show for Children Opens Rouss Park Playground
A June 16 event at 10 a.m. marks the opening of the Rouss Park Playground. Children register at the Recreation Center between 3 and 5 p.m. daily except weekends from June 2 to June 22. Vehicles of all kinds enter except motor cars with blue ribbons for winners.
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Rouss Park
Old American Legion
Fights and Boxing Results From Last Night
In Indianapolis Bud Cottey defeated Jules Guidry by technical knock out. Jackie Wilson stopped Bob McIntyre in Los Angeles. Also a Q and A note states Washington has 61 motion picture theatres operating on January 1, 1941.
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Associated Press
Polis
Bud Cottey
Indianapolis
Jules Guidry
New Orleans
Hollywood
Jackie Wilson
Los Angeles
Bob McIntyre
Detroit
Washington, D. C
Speedsters Line Up For 500 Mile Indy Race
Indianapolis May 30 Thirty two slim super powered speedsters gathered for the 29th annual 500 mile race at the speedway. The field was reduced from 33 after Sam Hanks of Alhambra California crashed in practice. Weather warned of possible thunderstorms heating the two day event. Spectators waited from early morning as vendors sold food drinks flags and balloons. Hanks car broke through an infield fence after a connecting rod and rear.
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Indianapolis
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Sam Hanks
Alhambra
Calif
Weather Bureau
Hank
Helen Hunt Jackson Burial Site Mapped In Colorado Springs
A fragmented report notes author Helen Hunt Jackson, famed for Ramona, was initially buried atop Cheyenne Summit at her request. The remains were later moved to Evergreen Cemetery in Colorado Springs after the rough weather site proved unsuitable.
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