Phillies Rise From Cellar to Powerhouse 1946 Revival
The Phillies under owner Bob Carpenter, GM Herb Pennock, and manager Ben Chapman transform a cellar-dwelling club into a competitive force. The piece recalls 1914 Braves as a parallel, praising three-pitcher rotations and contrasting modern arms with past practices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Carpenter
Herb Pennock
Ben Chapman
Phillies
Messrs
Carpenter
Pennock
Chapman
Braves Roar Into Top Form in 1946 Pennant Push
The light hitting Braves swept the Athletics in four straight games to rise in the standings and reach the top division. Hank Gowdy hit over .500 in the series while Rudolph Tyler and James emerge as frontline arms. The piece argues modern pitchers must endure longer schedules and fewer fragile staffs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rabbit Maranville
Johnny Evers
Hank Gowdy
Sarge
Dick Rudolph
George Tyler
Bill James
Rudolph
Tyler
James
Feller
Newhouser
Braves
Athletics
Connie Mack
Chapman
Coolidge Joins City Club Renewal Says Retired
Former President Calvin Coolidge renews City Club of New York membership and notes occupation as Retired with the remark Glad of it in the space provided. The exchange reflects his post presidency status and wry humor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calvin Coolidge
City Club of New York
Doctor Reunites With Patient After Amnesia Trick
A patient who had paid high fees failed to be recognized by Dr Edson. When he requested throat treatment the doctor asked him to open his mouth and then recognized him. The physician exclaimed with cordial surprise that he had not recognized his patient at first.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edson
Mr. Henderson
Cuh'nel and Major Exchange Formal Morning Jest
A brief, period voice exchange shows a colonel and major amid formal garbling and restrained humor. The minor dialogue hints at military ranks and a rigid courtesy in an early hour context.
Opportunity Missed Mary’s Naughty Wish
A five year old girl Mary slapped her cousin and asked if God would forgive her. Her mother affirmed forgiveness but Mary then remarked she wished she had slapped harder, revealing a child’s blunt mix of guilt and mischief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary
Unsettling Talk of Baseball and Labor Ties
A wide range of readers weigh in on how unionization and labor issues could reshape baseball and American life. Skepticism about money, double headers on radio forums, and fears of political booms mingle with casual remarks on markets and public taste.
Inflationary dialogues sell-off exchange
A buyer and seller discuss a car trade with one willing to sacrifice a sedan while abroad. The seller asks two thousand eight hundred dollars and notes the new purchase cost was two thousand. The brief exchange highlights price discount and currency of negotiation.
Statue of Liberty to Be Painted and Picket Threats
In a vivid scene a headline notes Statue of Liberty to Be Painted while readers imagine banners reading This Statue Unfair. A separate jab about Louis Injured Thumb in Bout mocks outdoor fighting risks and labor strife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Conn
Phillies
Red Sox
Yankees
Dodgers
Cardinals
Louis
Moving Opry on a Showboat and Stars Live In Radio Era
A Western Newspaper Union item recalls the Grand Ole Opry network broadcast from a moving Cumberland River showboat near Nashville. It notes Louie Buck’s mike fright and the novelty of a naval caravan of entertainers. It also covers Lon McCallister learning violin, Bulldog Drummond film plans, and female producers like Hedy Lamarr and Ingrid Bergman shaping modern cinema.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cumberland River
Nashville
Tenn
Louie Buck
Mike's Garage and Wally for Tires Ad
Garage and tire shop notices selling used cars and light trucks as is with general repairs and guaranteed satisfaction. Listings include Mike's Garage at 308 Howard in Billings and Wally for Tires serving Billings, Butte, and Great Falls with used tires and recaps for vehicles and equipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike
Howard Billings, Mont
Billings — Butte
Great Falls
Dennis O Keefe Marguerite Chapman Lead Mr District Attorney
Dennis O Keefe and Marguerite Chapman set for starring roles in the Columbia film Mr District Attorney based on the radio show. Judy Canova returns to the air August 31. Bette Davis asks fans to donate to food packages for Europe’s starving children instead of gifts. Peggy Ann Garner earns her first grown up role in Bob Son of Battle. Samuel Goldwyn ropes in a new troupe of Goldwyn Girls after The Secret Life of Walter Mitty with a South American tour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dennis O’keefe
Marguerite Chapman
Judy Canova
Bette Davis
Europe
Peggy Ann Garner
Bob
Battle
Samuel Goldwyn
Goldwyn Girls
Walter Mitty
South America
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Boston Braves
George Stallings
Georgia
Stallings
Grantland Rice
Mopsy
Gladys Parker
Associated Newspapera
Gladys Par SR
By C. Kessler
Asa Wiggins
the Neighborhood Court OF Human Relations
L Philips
Abner Doubleday
Samuel Gompers
Bob Wagner
Honus
Mr. Twitchell
Citizen A
Citizen B
America
Citizen C
Harrisburg
W. P. Anthony
First National Bank
New York Times
Jackie Miles
United States Supreme Court
John J. Anthony
Belle
Papa
Babe
Union
Virginia Vale
Red Foley
Whitey Ford
Minnie Pearl
Lon McCallister
Edward G. Robinson
Bulldog Drummond
Paramount
Secret Police
John Howard
John Barrymore
Ray Milland
Drummond
Ronald Colman
England
John Lodge
Bulldog Drummond At
Venture Pictures
Columbia
Hedy Lamarr
Ingrid Bergman
Lanny Ross
General MacArthur
Joe Yule
Mickey Rooney
Jiggs
Monogram
George McManus
McManus
Jack Arthur
Grand Central Station
Nikki
Gertrude Warner
Business & Invest
OPPOR
Lewis & CO
Hedden Bidg
Billings
Mont
Test
C.O.D
Cupp Company
Alexandria
Montana
Streepy Island Park
Rt. 4
Snyder & Bacon
Butte
CAL Johnson Agency
R.E.A
Peterson Land CO
Windom
Minn
Farm Machinery & Equip
Allis Chalmers
BEN Enger
Belt, Mont
Belt
Nichols & Shephard
E. B. Suckow
Ronan
Nordin Pacific Metal Wes
Provident Bldg
Tacoma
Lewiston Truck & Tractor CO
Lewiston
Idaho
Walter Hamann Richardson
N. D
Lady's Department
City Dye Works
Sprague
Spokane
Washington
Yellowstone Park
H. B. Brown
Mammoth Hotel
Wyo
Wyoming
Home Furnishings & Appli, Billings Plumbing & & Heating CO
One
Billings, Mont
Midland Electric Coo
North 27Th Street
Lear Linotype
W. J. Callaghan
Unckstrons
Roe
North 84Th St
Buffalo
Hoffman
Shelby, Mont
Austin-Western
Elmer Dank
Evanston
Monaghan
Garrison
Gardiner
Stevens Bros
ST. Paul
Minnesota
Western Lounge
Sandfelt Equipment Company
First
Seattle
Rawlings Film CO
Dept. W
N. W
Portland
Oregon
Musical Instruments
J. M. Wylie Piano CO
Broadway
Fargo
Offerman Gardens
W. Stevens
CO. C. Hohman
Spirit Lake
Travel
Coeur d'Alene Lake
West Lakeshore Hotel
Coeur d'Alene Idaho
Bennett Drug CO
Ment
Jess Trailer Sales & Service
Central Ave
Agra Elevator
Glenn Gill Oorcroft
Heiberg Company
Grand Hotel
Inland Empire Eather CO
Main Ave
Wash
Nagasaki
Makins Pictures
Bremerton
U. S
Kohler OF
Kohler Electric
Kohler
Farm Light & Service
Montana Avenue
Monf
Wally S
Rex
Ogden, Utah
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