Baseball pennant race outlook from scouts and managers
A broad survey of opinions in the 1947 pennant races highlights the St. Louis Cardinals as the strongest in the National League with a deep pitching staff and star lineup led by Musial and Schoendienst. The Dodgers and Braves are viewed as threats, while the Cubs, Phillies, Giants, Pirates, and Reds battle for division position. In the American League, the Red Sox are favored, with the Tigers and Yankees competing for second, and notes on pitching depth, lineup gaps, and the need for Yankee hitting and hustle.
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Dodgers
Cardinals
George Munger
Johnny Beazley
Pollet
Breecheen
Dickson
Billy Southworth
Braves
Mort Cooper
Cooper
Southworth
Elliot
Cubs
Phillies
Giants
Pirates
Reds
Cardinal
Branca
Barney
Head
Pete Reiser
Bones
Red Sox
Tigers
Yankees
Yankee
Florida
Joe DiMaggio
Joe
Indians
Russo
Bucky Harris
Chuck Dressen
Red Corriden
Spud Chandler
Cleveland Hurlers and Fielding in Baseball Outlook
The piece notes Joe Gordon could have a strong year for Cleveland, with pitching strong but the outfield below par. It comments on the Tigers’ infield, Kell as a top third baseman, and the challenge to suppress the Red Sox featuring Williams, Hughson, Doerr, DiMaggio, and Pesky. Heads to matchups Cardinals vs Red Sox, Dodgers vs Red Sox, Cardinals vs Tigers amid a hot summer ahead.
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Joe Gordon
Cleveland
Tiger
Kell
Red Sox
Ted Williams
Tex Hughson
Bobby Doerr
Dom DiMaggio
Johnny Pesky
Cardinals
Dodgers
Tigers
Lazy Bird Story: Rooster Never Crowed, Waits for Others
A farmer sold a rooster claimed to be lazy. The butcher recalls the bird never crowed in its life and merely nodded when another rooster crowed, awaiting its cue. The tale casts the bird as unusually passive and humorously dependent on others.
Kitten Description Sparks Schoolroom Laughter
A pupil described a kitten as a little muddle of fur that rushes like mad at nothing whatever and stops before it gets there, provoking amused reaction among classmates and the teacher.
Quiet Romance Delayed by Odd Dog Bite Incident
A wry exchange unfolds as Rhoda asks Roland about love. He recalls their farewell by the gate when his leg was bitten by her dog, a detail he only noticed after reaching home.
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Roland
Rhoda
Raffle Wages Fund at Local Factory Sparks Unease
A factory clerk explains he buys a new car for his family of four by raffling his weekly wages. He notes the plant employs 500 people and runs a weekly dollar raffle to cover expenses. The remark draws attention to cost of living and workplace pressure.
Too Tight Teacher-Robert
The prompt presents a playful exchange about a sentence containing the word fascinate and a character named Robert reflecting on his father’s vest shin ten ern expression.
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Robert
Busybody Police Judge Case Seeks Out of Court Settlement
A terse court note hints at an attempt to settle a police case out of court. The exchange suggests a desire for an amicable resolution rather than trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seere
Weather control dreams in science and the army pact
General Electric and the army signal corps sign contracts to battle weather with aviation field fog, rain, and snow projects. Experiments since last year over Greylock Massachusetts show artificial snow from dry ice at high altitude. Soon fog removal could be routine and weather could be sent as needed for picnics, parades, or lawn care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark Twain
General Electric Company
Army Signal Corps
Army
Greylock Mountain
Massachusetts
Train Timbers Pass As Gates Seeks Log Cabin Wood
A station scene shows timber trains rolling by while Seo Gates, veteran of the war, hopes for timber to finish a log cabin. Various small notes touch on bingo plans, a safety meeting bus crash, and local quips about racing filly prices and an English headline.
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Seo Gates
Proof of insanity in New York case highlights transit life
A remark ties mental judgments to life in New York noting two men who avoided subways buses radios and telephones were deemed crazy by authorities. The comment underscores pressures of urban living and social norms in the era.
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New York
Acid Test for Roosevelt Lookalikes Sparks Parade Idea
A Chicago producer touts top Hollywood stars who could pass for Roosevelt with new makeup. He jokes about a parade at the Republican club for tryouts. A collection of quips touches on lending and international issues as an ongoing satirical riff.
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Roosevelt
Sewing Circle Patterns Dress for Young Girl
Adorable two piece dress pattern for girls six to fourteen with wing sleeves and optional peplum. Pattern No 1614 offers sizes 6 to 14 years with 243 yard fabric guide, while Pattern No 8142 covers ages 11 to 18 with 314 yard 39 inch fabric guidance. Send your order to:
Fabric pairing and cleaning tips from a home care guide
The text advises placing net or chiffon between tissue paper and pairing draperies with wall patterns. It notes plain or small patterned fabrics suit figured walls, while figured fabrics suit plain walls. It also recommends a vegetable brush over a dish cloth for washing dishes, citing better stain removal and easier cleaning.
Ink mistake corrected with bleach solution rubout
A quick ink error can be erased by dipping a match stick in a bleach solution and rubbing the spot until it vanishes. The method promises swift correction with minimal residue.
Do It Yourself Home Fixes From Simple Scraps
A soda and water solution can tighten cane seats when applied and allowed to dry, avoiding contact with wood. A discarded purse can serve as a compact car first aid kit with essential supplies for emergencies. A defective sink drainboard is repaired by cutting a groove and inserting thin copper or lead strip, then bending it over the sink with brass screws to prevent rust.
The Big Four Railroads and Caesars Rubicon War
Identify the four cities in the railroad nickname The Big Four. Name the man Caesar declared war upon when crossing the Rubicon. Define a oigamist. State the favorite daughter of Mohammed. Name the windiest city in the United States. Count traveling carnivals in the United States. State how many Englishmen have occupied the papal throne. Determine the ratio of transport vehicles to people in the United States.
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Rubicon
United States
Papal Throne
Answers and places puzzling in terse list
The item lists Answers 1 through 8 with cities Cleveland Cincinnati Chicago St Louis Pompey Fatima Buffalo N Y and a few figures. It notes digamist status for remarriage after death or divorce and mentions Adrian IV and a population figure about 300 with a reference to every 1500 persons.
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Cleveland
Cincinnati
Chicago
St. Louis
Pompey
Fatima
Buffalo
N._Y
Adrian IV
Lemon and water wake-up drink for digestion
A natural remedy advocates lemon juice in water as a morning wake up drink. The routine is said to promote bowel movement and normal elimination and boost vitamin C intake from Sunkist lemons while aiding digestion and appetite.
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California Sunkist
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M. Cooper
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Mopsy
Gladys Parker
Gladys Tarks
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Deacon
James Vincent Forrestal
Ginyas Williams
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Husband
Natural History
Science
Schenectady
America
Luke Gibsey
Drive On Gambling
Col
Walt Imers
Caraway Bissby
Horace
Joe H. Palmer
John S. Phipps
Marshall
Moscow
Republican Club
Eli
Wolfeboro Falls
Granlite State News
Elmer Twitchell
Uncle Sam
John L. Lewis
Metro
Lion
Chae Preece
Aring
Charm Unlimited
Sewing Circle Pattern Dept
South Wells St
Reae Gators
Scott
Kellogg's
Montana
Children’s Home and Hospital
Helena Avenue
Helena, Montana
WNU
Montana Children’ S Home
Ehalr
Crippled Children’s
Helena
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