Baseball players and owners reach policy committee accord
New York reports a principle agreement between players and owners on a 1947 labor framework. A minimum wage is proposed, with spring training allowances and a pension plan under study, while the reserve clause remains. Details to be released at the August 27 Chicago meeting.
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Coast Guard Pioneers Ship to Shore Radio in 1904
A historical note credits the Coast Guard with pioneering ship to shore radio in 1904, establishing a vital marine communication function still central to maritime safety today.
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Hambletonian Favorite Ber ry to be Driven by Berry
Roundup notes scare up a mix of racing and sports chatter from Goshen New York. Details touch on Chester Town Dis A and Westfield Girl with trainers and owners, plus conjecture about who should drive the Hambletonian favorite. Pony racing lore, baseball talk and a wartime Australian translation add flavor.
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Anniston Narrowly Edged 2 1 in Southeastern League
Vicksburg beat Anniston 2-1 on six hits as Guise and Harris matched strong pitching. Pensacola Fliers won 5-4 at Selma despite being outhit. Montgomery rainout at Meridian. Jackson Senators swept a doubleheader with Gadsden 7-4 in the second game after a 4-2 opener.
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Gadsden Times Names New Associate Editor
Gadsden August 6 announces the appointment of Will I. Martin as associate editor of The Gadsden Times. He has served on the paper's editorial staff almost continuously for fifty years.
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Mickey Owen Back in U S With Dodgers Return
Brooklyn Dodgers president Branch Rickey reports Mickey Owen has returned to the United States from the Mexican League and will seek reinstatement with the National League. Commissioner Chandler will rule on the case as Owen plans to seek immediate reinstatement.
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City Series Opens With Transit and Dots at Delano Park
Decatur Transit and Dot's meet on the Delano Park diamond in a best of five city softball championship. Transit won the first half title while Dot's took the second half by edging Garrison's Raiders and Transit. Gervis Moore and Jimmy Osborne are noted pitching matchups as the series proceeds with games scheduled Thursday and next week on Tuesday Thursday and Friday.
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Rowe Out For Week With Hip Injury
Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Schoolboy Rowe will miss at least a week with torn hip ligaments and abdominal injuries after attempting to field a ground ball on Sunday.
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Formation of the Coast Guard Unites Life Saving and Revenue Service
In 1915 the Life-Saving Service merged with the Revenue Marine Service to establish the U S Coast Guard, creating a unified maritime rescue and enforcement force.
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Brooklyn Dodgers wallop Braves in NL tilt as Hatten fuels win
Brooklyn builds a big early lead then holds on for a 7 to 4 victory over Boston. Hatten and Branca combined on the mound to finish the win while Edwards Cooper Barrett Branca and Mazi split duties for Boston.
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Wagner Cobb Salute Ted Williams And Marty Marion
Chicago stalwarts John Peter Honus Wagner and Tyrus Cobb praised Ted Williams and Marty Marion as top players and recalled the 1909 World Series. They coached the East and West squads for the All American Boys baseball game at Wrigley Field, reflecting on rugged earlier eras.
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Pee-Wee) Reese
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Dodgers Rally Past Braves 7-4 in Braves Field Thriller
Brooklyn uses a five run fifth inning sparked by Pee Wee Reese three run homer and Dixie Walker two run shot to beat the Boston Braves 7-4 in front of 41,645 at Braves Field. Durocher shuffled pitchers to stifle a faltering mound staff.
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Golf Pros to Duel for World Title in Chicago
Herman Barron and Lloyd Mangrum agreed to face Sammy Snead for the world golf championship at George S. May's Tom O'Shaughnessy course in Chicago on Sept. 7-8. A fourth player will emerge from the PGA itinerary in Portland, Oregon, Aug. 19-25. The winner-take-all event offers a $10,000 prize.
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Wife Fights for Reunion as Man Stays in Car
Elmer C. Gregor sits in his car in Towson for two weeks to force reconciliation with wife separated seven months. Police order moving car from community lot after two weeks. Wife refuses to leave, says she will stay until he comes to his senses as daughter Letha brings food and water.
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Victoria River Downs cattle station spans vast Australian land
Victoria River Downs in the Northern Territory covers 6,686,912 acres, a size larger than Vermont, highlighting its immense scale in Australian ranching.
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Walker Tops National Hit Derby Leader Again
New York reports Dixie Walker of the Brooklyn Dodgers surged to the top of the National League batting race last week, while Washington’s Mickey Vernon held first in the American League with a 357 average for a third straight week. Ten leading batters listed in each league.
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Dixie Walker
Brooklyn Dodger
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Mickey Vernon
Major League Leaders in Batting and Pitching
Star players lead in set categories with Walker of Brooklyn hitting .377 and Musial of St. Louis 142 hits. Slaughter and Mize top RBIs, and Dickson leads with 10-3 pitching. Williams and Pesky pace batting for Boston, with Williams 105 runs and 97 RBIs.
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Baseball scores slip at yesterday's games
Brooklyn defeated Boston 7 to 4 in the only completed game. Chattanooga beat Memphis 15 to 2, Little Rock won 4 to 3 against Nashville, and New Orleans topped Birmingham 7 to 6. Atlanta at Mobile was postponed due to wet grounds.
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Regional Scores and Standings Across South Atlantic
In the South Atlantic region standings, Augusta defeated Savannah 3 to 2 while Macon beat Jacksonville 9 to 0. Greenville topped Charleston 5 to 4, and Columbia led Columbus 90 to 7. Albany edged Waycross 3 to 2, Moultrie fell to Thomasville 1 to 6, Tallahassee beat Cordele 8 to 6 and Americus lost to Valdosta 2 to 5. Georgia Alabama Valley beat Opelika 11 to 6, LaGrange won 4 to 1, Tallassee prevailed 6 to 4, and Newnan defeated Tallassee 4 to 10 in innings.
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Dodgers Beat Red Sox 7-4 Behind Reese Home Run
Yesterday's Stars PEE WEE REESE hit a three run homer to help the Dodgers defeat Boston 7-4. Reese powered Brooklyn's offense as they rallied to sweep the midweek game at home.
Chattanooga Lookouts Rally To Rout Memphis 15-2
Heavy hitting and solid pitching propelled the Lookouts to a 15-2 win over Memphis, narrowing the gap on league leaders Atlanta Crackers in the Southern Association pennant race. Nashville fell 4-3 to the Travelers as Birmingham edged New Orleans 7-6 in 13 innings.
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Girls Bout Highlighted At Benson Field Card
A new girls wrestling bout is arranged by Veterans of Foreign Wars officials at Benson Field. Mattie Bell will face Ann Miller after last week’s strong showing. A men's match follows with Tarzan White of Alabama taking on Charlie Keene of St. Louis in a two out of three fall contest set for 8:30 start.
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Boll Weevil Tops U S Pests Causing Big Cotton Loss
The boll weevil is named as the costliest insect pest in the United States, inflicting about 120 million dollars in annual cotton losses across the country.
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