Hodges Markup Tied to Sacrifice Fly Rule Return
Brooklyn star Gil Hodges shows an 11 point gain in batting average due to the sacrifice fly rule. If the rule had not been in effect he would be at .298, with Hodges leading the majors in sacrifice flies at eight. The rule, restored in 1939 after earlier changes, credits runners scoring on a fair fly when advancing from third base, affecting overall league averages up about three points to .260 as players tally 314 such flies.
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Sheldon Sakowitz
New York
Brooklyn
Gil Hodges
Hodges
Associated Press
al Rosen
Dave Philley
Cleveland Indians
Rosen
Philley
Redlegs Crush Dodgers 13-1 for Fifth Straight Win
Bud Podbielan allowed one hit until Carl Furillo homered in the eighth as Cincinnati's offense exploded with 17 hits. Jim Greengrass slugged two homers, Jim Greengrass drove in multiple runs, and Cincinnati defeated Brooklyn 13-1, snapping the Dodgers' four-game win streak. Podbielan earned his third win over his former teammates this year.
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Brooklyn
Cincinnati
Redlegs
Bud Podbielan
Jim Greengrass
Brooklyn Dodgers
Dodger
Podbielan
Carl Furillo
Johnny Podres
Bob Milliken
Ben Wade
Erv Palica
Rhinelanders
the Brooks
Furgol Eligible For PGA Tourney
PGA officials in Chicago said Ed Furgol of Clayton Missouri the newly crowned U S Open champion is eligible for the PGA Tournament at St Paul next month though he did not qualify The rule adds the Open winner to the PGA field if he is a full member and Furgol has not said whether he will compete at St Paul July 21 29 An unrelated note states an acre in an average vineyard holds 500 to 800 vines.
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Chicago
Assn
Ed Furgol
Clayton
St. Paul
PGA
Furgol
Frick Urges MLB Owners to Curb Spectator Rowdiness
New York Ford Frick baseball commissioner urged major league club owners to curb spectator rowdiness and add police protection if needed after several incidents of cans bottles and knives being thrown onto the field.
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New York
Ford Frick
Furgol’s Left Arm Swing Brings Open Win Hope
The piece notes Ed Furgol, disabled in his left arm, winning the National Open by using right-hand power to drive the ball with a wide arc. It contrasts his swing with typical guidance stressing a stiff left arm and big timing, praising his unique technique and implying inspiration for other duffers.
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New York
Ed Furgol
Furgol
Tommy Armour
Jimmy Nichols
Furgal
Cuba
Merger Vote Awaits for Studebaker and Packard
New York two long established auto makers Studebaker and Packard plan to merge into the Studebaker Packard Corp subject to stockholder approval on August 17. The consolidation would reclassify Packard common stock to a one for five exchange and create a firm with plants in South Bend Detroit and Utica plus extensive dealer networks. The merged company would aim to expand market share and maintain operations in both cities with Hoff man as board chairman and Nance as president.
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New York
America
Studebaker and
Packard
Studebaker- Packard Corp
James J. Nance
Hugh J. Ferry
Harold. Vance
Paul G. Hoffman
Studebaker
Hoffman
Nance
Ferry
Packard Board
Vance
South Bend
Ind
Los Angeles
Calif
New Brunswick
N.J
Hamilton
Joan Acuff to Wed Richard Coston in Fountain City
Elwood announces Miss Joan Acuff of Knoxville Tennessee will marry Richard Curtis Coston son of Mr and Mrs Eugene Coston at the Christian Church Fountain City Tennessee at 8 p m Monday June 28 The bride elect works as an X ray technician at Mercy Hospital Mr Coston is employed at Delea Remy Division Anderson After a south honeymoon they will reside at 1101 Main St Elwood Invitations extend to relatives and friends including Mr and Mrs Eugene Coston Mr and Mrs Eugene Bannon Miss Coston Lester and Max Coston.
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Elwood
Joan Acuff
Knoxville
Tenn
Richard Curtis Coston
Eugene Coston
N. Anderson St
Christian Church
Fountain City
Mercy Hospital
Coston
Delea Remy Division
Anderson
South
Main St
Eugene Bannon
Mary Coston
Lester
Max Coston
Andrews Nardico Set for National TV 10-Round Bout
Paul Andrews, 23 of 26, meets Danny Nardico, sixth and seventh rated light heavy, in a nationally televised 10 rounder at Chicago Stadium Wednesday night. Andrews, 24, from Buffalo, has 13 knockouts. Nardico, ex Marine, 48-12-4 with 34 KOs.
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Chicago
Paul Andrews
Danny Nardico
Chicago Stadium
Andrews
Buffalo
N. Y
Nardico
Mrs. Ralph Teter Visits Parents in Cincinnati
Mrs Ralph Teter spent a recent weekend visiting her parents Mr and Mrs James Bronnenberg in Cincinnati Ohio.
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Middletown
Ralph Teter
James Bronnenberg
Cincinnati
Ohio
Elwood Couple Reveals Betrothal Announcement
Mr and Mrs Harry Tunnell of 217 N ith St announce the engagement of their daughter Tinnee Tunnell to Tonny Joe Wilhelm son of Roy Wilhelm and Ina Dunkee Anderson The couple will attend Wendell L Willkie High School next fall with Wilhelm a 1952 high school graduate employed by Continental Can Company The wedding date is not yet set.
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Elwood
Harry Tunnell
N. Ith St
Tinnee Tunnell
Tonny Joe Wilhelm
Roy Wilhelm
S. J St
Ina Dunkee
Anderson
Have New Son Named for Snider Family
Mr and Mrs Keith Snider announce the birth of a son. The maternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs Otto Goff.
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Keith Snider
Otto Goff
Elwood Postal Employee to Retire After 36 Years of Service
Roy Conway of near Leisure will retire from the Elwood post office at end of June after 36 years with the department. He began Nov 16, 1918 as a temporary city carrier and held various rural carrier roles, becoming a substitute rural carrier for all routes. The postmaster announced a decision against merging four routes into three. Births, dismissals, and admissions at Mercy Hospital are listed alongside local business updates and a coal director election at French Lick.
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Elwood
Roy Conway
Ross Hancher
Conway
Postal Department
Dale Webb
Arthur Whitehead
Lyle Clapper
Magers Coal
John W. Magers
Home Ice and Coal Company
Indiana Coal
French Lick
Campbell
Celebrities Visit Sun Valley Speedway Matinee for Children
During both afternoon and evening performances at Sun Valley Speedway, autographed pictures of the Cisco Kid and Pancho will be presented to all children. Graham announced advance tickets may be purchased from police officers or at 10372 Meridian St. Several local firms assist in sending deserving children to the event. The Celebrities will visit Madison County Children's Home. Committee members include Don Davenport, Capt. Charles Trogdlen, Doyle T Wright, and Higgins.
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Sun Valley Speedway
Cisco Kid
Pancho
Graham
Meridian St
Madison County
Don Davenport
Charles Trogdlen
Doyle T Wright
Higgins
Mayor Gustin Forwards Vandalism Warning Citywide
Mayor Elmo Gustin warned vandals against damaging city property including a new public school site and Callaway Park swimming pool. Police will arrest offenders, with minors' parents held liable. Firefighters answered a morning fire call for a short circuit at 2126 North C Street.
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Elwood
Elmo Gustin
Callaway Park
Florida Station Methodist Plans Vacation School
The Florida Station Methodist Church schedules daily vacation Bible school from June 28 to July 2 directed by the Rev. Wilmer Mc Mahan. WSCS met at Mrs. Ernest Louden’s home with four guests and 29 members present. The Younger Methodist Youth to sponsor an ice cream social June 26 on the church lawn.
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Florida Station
Pendleton Visit Of Donald Ritz And Family
Donald Ritz of Los Angeles California is visiting Pendleton with his mother Mrs Allie Ritz and other relatives during a family trip to the area.
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Pendleton
Donald Ritz
Los Angeles
Calif
Allie Ritz
Workers Strike Over Elevator Service At Hartford Hotel
Hartford workers building a 16 story hotel walked off the job after two elevators were shut down due to a disagreement between unions over operation. The strikers cited fatigue from stairs as the dispute halted vertical transport during construction.
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Hartford
Conn
Reception Planned For Rev C C Conn
Bealls Chapel Church hosts an open reception after Sunday worship for Rev Clifford C Conn new pastor moved from northern Indiana. Guests are asked to bring a cake while other refreshments are supplied.
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Methodist Church
Vacation Bible School
Perkinsville Church
Karl Gentry
Doris Neese
James Humphry
Hazel Moore
Carl Hutson
Velma Stern
Elwood Social and Greek Notes Highlight July Plans
Elwood hosts Kappa Delta Phi monthly party with bridge winners and a mystery package. Sigma Alpha Chi pledges service work and a July 12 party. guests attend. Mrs Weldon Shickley to McComb for Myra Beck and John Lanier wedding. Cotton Carnival dance at Elwood Country Club Friday 9 pm. Job’s Daughters plan June 30 officers installation with practice June 29 and a post ceremony dance. Delta Theta Tau hosts dinner and initiation at Honeywell Memorial June 28. transport requests due June 24.
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Kappa Delta Phi
Frank Herron
Bridge
Dames
Mark Breitwieser
Joseph D. Baker
Clarence Hawkins
Mildred Risinger
Robert Ripperger
Sigma Alpha Chi
American Legion
Francis Lehr
Louise Dellinger
Margaret Simmons
Beverly Fettig
Helen Hardy
Betty Call
Betty Craig
Jan Rudig
Loretta Loyd
Weldon Shickley
Doris Shickley
McComb
Loren Beck
Myra Beck
Job
Bethel
Masonic Temple
Sara Jane Smiley
Deltas
Delta Theta Tau Sorority
Honeywell Memorial
Wabash
David Leeson
Eagles Postpone Meeting to Wednesday June 23
Notice to members that the Eagles schedule a meeting on Wednesday June 23 instead of Thursday. Signed by J. F. Arnold and W. P.
Beach House Hotel Cottages Open After Aug 21 at Monticello
Send for free folder describing new Beach House Hotel with cottages available after August 21 at Monticello Indiana. Guests can enjoy skating boating amusements golf and saddle horses in the area.
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Beach House
Elwood Obituaries: Marquezado Etchison Walman Rites
Notices report the deaths of Marquezado at Mercy Hospital and Etchison at Riley Memorial Hospital with planned services at Clark Chapel and Poot L. Jackley funeral home. Surviving relatives include a stepson, twins, a daughter, two sons, and grandchildren. Also notes Walman’s funeral by Clark Chapel and broader 1900 death rate context.
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Etchison
Gary Marshall Etchison
Riley Memorial Hospital
Indianapolis
Robert Etchison
S. H St
Poot L. Jackley
H. V. Lindsay
Elwood Gospel
Halton
Pete) Walman
Main St
Clark Chapel
Fay Locke
Pilgrim Holiness Church
Elwood City Cemetery
Kathleen Walman
Theresa Marino
McKeesport
Twasons
John
Thomas Walman
U. Ss
Germany
Halton Walman
Elwood
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Robert Jackson
S. D St
Elizabeth Morgan
S. A St
Jack Sigler
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Arthur Chittick
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FOP
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Gabby" Hayes
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