Hemphill and Culpepper clash for No 4 playoff berth
Hemphill and Culpepper battle for the No 4 spot as they lead the Major City League race at Lee Diamonds. Tonight’s schedule features Culpepper against Dittman at 7 30 and Hemphill versus O’Brien, with both games shaping the late-season push toward the playoffs.
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Culpepper-Dittman
Hemphill-O’brien
Culpepper
Hemphill
Tuesay
General Tire
Gray Lumber
O’brien
Lee Diamond
Culpepner
Dittman
Higginbotham
Humble
Hemphillers
Hioe
Jillman Boys
Wwil
Pet DrumMen
O'Brien
Michigan Stands Out For Salt Production In Union
The report highlights Michigan producing more salt than any other state in the Union, underscoring the state’s prominent salt industry.
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Michigan
Union
Wooster Men Organize Volunteer Fire Department
Wooster residents erupt into action with plans to form a volunteer fire department and auxiliary unit. Eddie Cox says Fire Chief A H Lintelman will attend a Friday meeting for all interested men, with guidance from Harris County Fresh Water District officials and City Councilman R B Bergeron. Paul Dittman workers lay tile at the new Wooster fire station as event organizers emphasize readiness for national security guidance.
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Wooster
Eddie Cox
A. H. Lintelman
Cox
Tthe
Harris County Fresh Water Supply District
Linterman
R. B. Bergeron
Paul Dittman
National Security Resources Board
Washington
Employment Picture Is Bright Here
Raytown's job outlook appears strong says John W. Durham director of the Texas Employment Commission. TEC records show 640 applicants on file about five percent of the local employment potential of 10 000 to 12 000. Durham notes Sears and Henke Pillot stores will absorb much of the slack while regional unemployment varies with Dallas at 2.7 percent and Houston Baytown area higher.
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Raytown
John W. Durham
Direttor
Texas Employment Commission
TEC
Durham
Sears
Henke-Pillot
Alore
Dallas
Wichite Falls
Houston-Baytown
Texas Hunters Get Another Chance At Antelopes
The Texas Game Fish and Oyster Commission approved a nine day antelope season for western Texas starting October 2 marking the first such hunt since 1938. Regulations mirror 1943 rules with about 700 permits expected by lot. Panhandle deer turkey 28 county season set November 17 to 25 excluding Armstrong Rendall Briscoe. statewide 45 day waterfowl season beginning November 10. Whitewing dove season September 15 17 with 45 day statewide dove season October 20 to December 3 south zone. North zone Sept 1 to Oct 1 and Oct 15. Daily dove bag limit 20. Deer turkey quail seasons unchanged. Commercial fishing boat licenses increased from 1500 to 2325.
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Austin
Texas
Texas Game, Fish and Oyster Commission
Pecos River
Panhandle
Armstrong
Rendall
Briscoe
Rule Lets Major Camps Open Early Chicago
Major league teams may open spring training camps before March 1 next season but players cannot be forced to report early. National and American Leagues approved the change in a Chandler led meeting ahead of the 17th annual All Star game. Minor leagues cited radio broadcasts and attendance drops, estimating decreases of 15 to 23 percent in towns affected.
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Ameri
A. B
Happy) Chandler
Marty Mario
St Louis Cardinals
Freddie Hutchinson
Detroit
George Trautman
Giants and Ruth Hold Off Home Run Surge in 1947
As Major League hitters chase Ruth’s 60 home run pace, the era’s biggest power show unfolds. Babe Ruth’s 1927 record and the 1947 Giants’ 50 round trippers loom large while Ted Williams, Ralph Kiner, and Al Rosen inch toward Ruth’s mark. The Red Sox, Pirates, and Indians contend for pace, with Williams, Kiner, Rosen all close to Ruth’s historic numbers as the season nears the All Star break. The American League shines with potent sluggers and varied pitching, while team totals lag behind the Giants’ 1947 pace at midseason.
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Steve Snider
United Press
New York
Dlp
Babe Ruth
New York Giants
Babe
Ruth
Ted Williams
Boston Red Sox
Halph Hiner
Pittsburgh Pirates
al Rosen
Cleveland Indians
Red Sox
Giants
Kiner Long
Williams
Rosen
Hiner
Bait Casting Contest On Tap Thursday
A bait casting contest registered with the National Skish Association, staged by Baytown Hunting and Fishing Club at 7 50 p m Thursday in Humble Ball Park. Open to any person and spectators welcome. Scores of 30 or more register with the National Skish Board. Chevrons awarded master 80 to 100 expert 65 to 79 merit 50 to 64. Three man committee Haralson Waligore McFaedlin in charge. Judges to be announced later.
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National Skish Association
Baytown
HHS Haralson
W. W. Waligore
D. J.mcfaedlin
Leaders in Texas League Batting and Pitching Notes
Tex League batters reach 100 at bats with Klaus Lechlin Saucier and others leading in hits and runs. Knoblauch tops two base and Lemon leads home runs while Fondy and Tatum steal many bases. Pitchers Van Cuyk and McLeland post wins and strikeouts with Van Cuyk also notching 13 complete games. Also mentions overpayment of 30 million in family allotments during the war with partial recovery.
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Dyck
LA McDougald
Klaus
DS Baich
Robbe
Marquis
Breberg
Lechlin
Thomas
Lochlin
Knoblauch
Brown
Lemon
Baumer
Fondy
Tatum
McDougald
van Cuyk
McLeland
van Cyk
Sipple
Landrum
Presko
Bin
CPW
Blackburn
Highlands Precinct 96 nominating two challengers
Mrs. F. E. Noland faces two opponents for precinct chairman and presiding judge of elections in Highlands Precinct 96. Candidates include Mrs. B. G. Stong, wife of a Highlands water district board member, and Wallace W. Hunt, refinery employee and photographer, challenging Noland who has held the post for nearly seven years since her appointment after Charles A. Tomlinson’s death. More than 2,700,000 motorists: the American Automobile...
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Highlands
F. E. Noland
B. G. Stong
Highlands Water District
Wallace W. Hunt
Sre
E Nolend
The
Ae.t
Charles’ A. Tomlinson
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