A's Mayhem Clouding Connie Mack Jubilee Year
The 1950 Philadelphia Athletics face a disastrous season with pitching injuries and slumps eroding a once promising rotation. Kellner and Brissie faded, Marchildon underperformed, and only rookie Bob Hooper showed promise. Off the field, trades and retirement rumors dog the franchise as Mack ponders stepping aside.
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Lou Brissie
Joe Coleman
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Phil Marchildon
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Farouk Enjoys Deauville Vacation Amid Casino Wager and Dancer
Egyptian king Farouk vacations in Deauville France where he reportedly won 60 000 at the casino. He arranged for dancer Samis Gamal to perform at the French Egyptian fete. Guests included the Aga Khan and Prince Aly with Aly's wife Rita Hayworth.
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International Soundphotos
Iowa Traffic Death Rate Holds Seventh Lowest Nationally
Iowa's traffic death rate stands at 4.5 per hundred million miles, the lowest in state history, with Alfred Kahl noting over 550 annual fatalities nationwide. He departs as Iowa moves into record traffic volume and urges expanded safety education and public support campaigns like Drive Right.
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