Opening day crowd boosts Minneapolis Millers stadium push
The Minneapolis Millers drew a record 19 366 at an almost finished Municipal Stadium as promoters hope for major league baseball. Salem St High pitcher Jerry Mercer dominated six starts with only one hit allowed and 13 strikeouts in a five inning game. Navy football gate receipts may force relocation of tyro games in Baltimore after drawing 36 000 last year against Pitt and Duke.
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Minneapolis Millers
American Association
Giyletenders
Minnesota
Avatch
Jerry Mercer
Salem
St. High School
U.S. Naval Academy
Navy
Baltimore
Pitt
Duke
Navy Goodwill Visit by Leo G. Smith in Hong Kong
Leo G. Smith a radarman third class USN son of Mr and Mrs Manly G Smith Route 4 Clare visited Hong Kong during the week of April 22 while aboard the Pacific Fleet heavy cruiser USS Helena. The Helena operates in the Far East as flagship of the 7th Fleet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo G. Smith
USN
Manly G. Smith
Route 4
Clare
Hong Kong
Pacific Fleet
Helena
Far East
7Th Feet
Pioneers Edge Bluejays In Close Conference Loss
The Clare Pioneers fell to Shepherd 4 2 in a tight game after strong pitching by Jack Lawson and Don Bay. Nard Robinette and Bob Sharp led with two doubles and two singles, while four double plays highlighted the defense. Maintenance note: a separate non conference game against Mt Pleasant was played Monday at 4 pm with errors costing Clare. Next, May 10 42 they travel to Mt Pleasant High School Tournament facing North Branch Thursday at 2 pm on diamond 2 at Central Michigan College.
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Clare
School
Shepherd Dign
Schouk
Shepherd
Bluejays
Jack Lawson
Don Bay
Nard Robinette
Bob Sharp
Mt. Pleasant
Grave
Pioneers
Oilers
John Miller
Miller
Pioneer
North Branch
Central Michigan College
New address for 2/e Robert S Murdoch AF16907461
A new mailing address lists Robert S Murdoch, air force serial AF16907461, assigned to the 58th Supply Squadron Box 48 APO San Francisco California. Update records reflect APO San Francisco as the destination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert S. Murdoch
San Francisco
Calif
Varied batting stances and two model bats noted in pro insights
The piece surveys major leaguers Harvey Stienn Ray Boone Al Kaline and Meaghan Torgeson detailing diverse stances from crouched and open to far back in the box. It discusses two bat models Kuenn used 31 and 32 ounces and how weather and fatigue affect choice.
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Lee
Pnd
Ray Boone
Boone
al Kaliné
Gere Woodling
Cleveland Indians
New York ‘Giants
Soe
Lke Torgeson
Ealing
Wooilling
Kuen
Kuena
Kuenn
Harvey
Kaline
Boone Avitha
Torgeson
Survey on Dead Deer Recorded Across Regions
The Conservation Department completed its annual dead deer survey in the northern lower peninsula while weather in the U P slowed work. Biologists autopsy deer to determine causes of death and extrapolate losses from 166 acre plots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conservation Department
Lower Peninsula
U.P
Deer
Upper Peninsula
Community Notes From Brown Corners and Surroundings
Arthur Lower recovering after surgery at Mt Pleasant Hospital. Lansing visit by four senior high girls Mary Garver Nellie Walters Bonnie Lloyd. Mrs Bernard Allen and Barbara celebrated birthday with Mrs Forest Garver. Ben Hoover stationed at White Sands New Mexico after returning from Korea. Charles Rhodes of Alma visited Coulter home. Marion Burkett is his mother in law. Donald Mott from Tulsa visited parents. W M A held spring cleaning and planned Branch meeting. delegates named. Huntington College student Paul Sheets visiting. Varn Bureau meeting featured Child Guidance by Farwell School Superintendent. Flowers at church paid by Wilbur Lower family in memory of Hana Lower. Carmén Newman guest of Glen Newman. Christian Endeavor program raised 21.51 for Medical Missions.
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Arthur Lower
Mt. Pleasant Hospital
Charles Malson
Maryin Garver
Mary Garver
Nellie Walters
Bonnie Lloyd
Lansing
Bernard Allen
Barbara
Forest Garver
Ben Hoover
Deller
White Sands
New Mexico
Ben
Korea
Joann
Dover School
Charles Rhodes
Alma
Coulter
Rhodes
Marion Burkett
Donald Mott
Tulsa
Oklahoma
Women's Varn Bureau
Farwell School
Wilbur Lower
Hdna Lower
Carmén Newman
Glen Newman
Virell Newman
Christian Endeavor
Stop That Itch Instant Relief Ad From Economy Drug
An advertisement promises quick itch relief for eczema ringworm and insect bites using TOH ME NOT. It highlights a 40 cent money back offer and targets Baby use day or night at Economy Drug Store in Clare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Economy Drug Store
Clare
Wayne Pitts Tops Pistol Shoot With 245 Score
Wayne Pitts posted a high 245 to lead the Clare Rifle Association workout. Floyd Norcutt was runner up with 204 as seventeen men competed. Club membership has grown to 40. a rifle shoot is planned Thursday at the Rod and Gun Club range.
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Wayne Pitts
Floyd Norcutt
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Rocky Marciano
Rnge
K.os
Joe Walcott
Dayton
Thorebred
Meaghan
Yarl Torgeson
Yen
Torgy
Farwell High
Harrison High
Ine
Lane
Ford Thunderbird
Sealy
S =mee
Metwan
Dan Burdo
Sentinel
Ford
Ordomatic
Tranufacturer's
Daytona Tates
McDonald Phono
Clara
Michigan
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