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Newspaper
Carrollton Chronicle
Location
Carrollton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1948
Page
5
The Babe Ruth, famed as the most colorful figure in baseball, dies. He posted a .342 lifetime batting average in 22 Major League games and belted 61 home runs in one season. Ruth earned respect from fans and critics alike and remains an idol to millions of young players. His memory will stay in their hearts.
Led by ten lettermen from last season the Carrollton Lions football team opened practice Monday night at High School Park. Coach W B Green plans two weeks of workouts before the Sept 10 opener with Arlington. Expected size about 160 pounds per lineman, optimism high despite early date. Returning lettermen include captains Pat Roach and Joe Martin and players George Kelley Billy Joe Stringfellow Walter Ewing Freddy Williams Billy Cathey Billy Lehman Richard Coleman Joe Chambers.
The Carrollton Legionnaires softball team won two games in Dallas City Softball championship fights. They defeated the Liberty Aces 10 to 1 and then edged the Alexander Motor Co of Dallas 5 to 4 at No. 2 J diamond Pair Park. Local players thank nearby citizens and merchants.
Local team thanks donors for financial support including Homer and Clayton Motor Co Vandergriff Chevrolet Roy Graviey Young Grocery and Market Bill Ball Drug Carrollton Lumber Co Joe Stout and Bill Dodson for their contributions aiding the squad.
Attendees at the funeral of Mrs. Mary Sanders at Grapevine Baptist Church included Mr. and Mrs. AN Corbin and others. The first quarterly conference of the year met at the Methodist Church led by Dr. Cicero B. Fielder. Navy regulations state actions require display of the national ensign.
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