Baseball unions and star players in the spotlight
The piece weighs three debate topics. It weighs in on the reserve clause and players’ pay, calls for fair treatment of holdsouts, and argues for stronger unions. It also weighs Bruce Woodcock’s weaknesses and Mauriello’s need for tougher opponents and discipline. It closes with a spring training note on the Yankees and their powerhouse lineup.
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Yankee
White Sox
Phillies
Bruce Woodcock
Mauriello
Hard Hitting Lineup Shakes Up Early Baseball Season
The passage notes a powerful lineup delivering heavy hitting against Panama and in Florida, with several players posting batting averages near .300 and more. It highlights Charlie Kellerman as an unexpected .300 hitter and suggests spring slugging has left players' eyes overtaxed, impacting the Yankees’ early-season base hits.
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Panama
Florida
Charlie Keller
Yankees
International Polo Prospects For Summer Polo Team
Pete Bostwick, a former cavalry and tank corps member, predicts a good chance for an international polo season this summer or early fall. He cites a solid base with Stu Iglehart, Mike Phipps, Cecil Smith and others, plus decent polo ponies. Mexico or Argentina are the potential opponents.
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Pete Bostwick
Cavalry
Tank Corps
Mexico
Argentina
Pete
Stu Iglehart
Mike Phipps
Cecil Smith
Radio and Screen News from Hollywood to the Air
Western Newspaper Union reports Herbert Marshall returns to radio with The Man Called X on June 18 for 14 weeks replacing Bob Hope. Others noted include Gregory Peck praising his post Spellbound fame, Peggy Cummins’ casting shifts, Barbara Bel Geddes’ screen debut, and Lanny Ross and Ron Rawson upcoming appearances.
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Somerset Maugham
Herbert Marshall
Bob Hope
Lanny Ross
Ron Rawson
Iowa
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Dorothy Lamour
Hope Enterprises, Inc
Public dispute over insult to sergeant ends with correction
An officer questions a private about calling the sergeant a liar and then a louse. The private admits only that he forgot to describe the sergeant as a pop-eyed, knock-kneed louse. The exchange ends with a restrained acknowledgment.
Electrician warns helper after dangerous wire test
A wary exchange captures an electrician instructing his helper to test a live wire. The helper feels nothing, prompting a warning that one wire could kill if touched and to avoid the other cable.
Patient’s Power Trip Over Doctor Sparks Hospital Banter
A convalescent quips with the doctor about bills after a doctor notes his “pretty sick” condition and survival due to his strong constitution. The exchange ends with the patient hinting at memory when the bill is written.
No Clock Watcher
A comic exchange shows the boss scolding Jones for chronic tardiness and Jones replying that strict office clock discipline has erased his sense of time even at home. The joke hinges on drill and timing.
Dentist Tussle Ends In A Draw In Morning
A humorous exchange recalls a morning tussle with a dentist that ends in a draw. The lighthearted quip frames a minor dispute as playful banter between speaker and dentist.
Married Eh First Fork And Second Fork Banter
A witty exchange quotes a couple using food utensils as a playful metaphor for a romantic sighting last night. The humor hinges on a ladle versus knife misidentification, portraying light domestic irony.
Imaginary Interviews President Truman and His Mom
Dialogue features President Truman and his mother discussing politics and life in Missouri. The piece blends humor with public figures and era slang, referencing reporters, editors, and political pressure amid a return to farming imagery.
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Harry
Washington
Missouri
White House
Sewing Circle Patterns Shirtwaister 4 No. 8874
Pattern No 8874 for sizes 14 16 18 20 40 42 44 46 requires 33% yards of 35 or 39 inch material for size 16. Due to high demand and current conditions orders take longer for popular numbers. Send your order to Size.
Smart cap sleeved shirtwaist frock earns timeless charm
A brief note praises a versatile cap sleeved shirtwaist frock noted for its smart look and broad appeal across ages. The description highlights its enduring charm and fashion suitability.
Coney Island the Birthplace of Roller Coaster and Hot Dog
In 1946 Coney Island in Greater New York, the oldest of about 500 parks, will host about 45 million visitors and a gross of 50 million dollars across 325 acres with over 500 concessions. It claims origin of the Ferris wheel the roller coaster the scenic railroad and the hot dog.
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Coney Island
America
Collier's
Greater
New York
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Tami Mauriello
Louis
Conn
Tunney
Dempsey
Tami
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Joe McCarthy
Larry MacPhail
Joe DiMaggio
Tommy Henrich
Phil Rizzuto
Nick Etten
Johnny Lindell
Joe Gordon
Snuffy Stirnweiss
A. L
Bill Dickey
Mopsy K
Gladys Parker
Gladys Parner
Gluyai Williams
Janie
Bell Syndicate
By Neher
US Moderns
Emily Post
Pvery
Western
Union
Leon Belasco
Mr. X
Australia
Mervyn LeRoy
LeRoy
Richard Long
Hollywood
International
RKO
Loretta Young
Long
Lew Ayres
Jennifer Jones
Gregory Peck
Peck
Ingrid Bergman
Peggy Cummins
Amber
Shirley Temple
David QC
Selznick
Cary Grant
Fielden Farrington
Crown Publishers
Farrington
CBS
Helen Trent
Armstrong Theater
Barbara Bel Geddes
American Broadcasting
With
President Truman
John Lewis
John
Thunder
Pier
Hell
Casualty
Ethel Merman
Annie Oakley
Brooklyn
Vriatile
Siast
Sewing Circle Pattern Dept
South Wells St
Chicago
RE Lee Ipsels Saiis
Kellogg's
Montana Steel & Supply CO
25Th Street
2Nd Street
Billings
Mont
Great Falls
Northwest
The
National Safety Council
Eveready
National Carson Company, Inc
East 42Nd Street
N.Y
Union Carbide and Corton Corporation
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