Baseball's that fight for fall crown Dodgers and Cardinals ready for Red Sox duel
The piece weighs on the ongoing tight race between Eddie Dyer's Cardinals and Leo Durocher's Dodgers, both battle-tested since April. It praises players like Musial Reiser Walker Kurowski and Stankey Marion, contrasts their form with Ted Williams and the Red Sox, and notes Musial's high average and overall hitting edge.
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Eddie Dyer
Cardinals
Leo Durocher
Dodgers
Joe Cronin
Red Sox
Pete Reiser
Peewee Reese
Ed Stankey
Dixie Walker
Stan Musial
Marty Marion
Country Slaughter
Whitey Kurowski
Terry Moore
Reiser
Musial
Williams
Walker
Pesky
Doerr
York
Ted
Pitching Talk Sets Stage for World Series Showdown
Eddie Dyer, St Louis Cardinals manager, argues pitching could decide the World Series if Cardinals reach Sox. He notes Dodgers’ resilience, potential return of George Munger, and cards left handers to challenge Boston’s hitters. He cites Red Sox starters Ferris and Hughson, contrasted with Chandler and Newhouser, as power hitters pace and defense gaps drive their league dominance.
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Eddie Dyer
Cardinal
Williams
George Munger
Red Sox
Breeze
Dave Ferris
Tex Hughson
Spud Chandler
Hal Newhouser
Ferris-Hughson
Hughson
Ferris
Red Sox Favorites Questioned in Preview
The Red Sox are praised as strong across the lineup but not invincible against two fast opponents. Analysts caution fans to avoid declaring a four or five game romp and stress the need for proof in early series play.
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Red Sox
Truman Breaks Fishing Tradition In Unusual Pivot
An editorial savages the presidents’ fishing cult and lauds Harry Truman for saying fishing is spinach and the heck with it. The piece notes past leaders used fishing for image, while Truman’s stance may boost wives’ votes and hamper reconversion, calling fishing a racket of bait sellers and a time drain.
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Truman
Harry
Missouri
America
Harry Truman
Hi Phillips
Pursuit of Truth in Town Tales
A minister jokes with a ragamuffin about birth order. The boy names his brother Tom and then quips that the next in line is the truant officer. The scene suggests small town humor and schoolhouse concerns.
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Brudder Tom
Drunk Again Sparks Wife’s Sharply Candid Exchange
In a terse kitchen exchange Mrs. Jones scorns a husband’s nightly drinking while Mr. Jones defends him saying a man who drinks nightly does not deserve sympathy. The dialogue highlights a strained domestic moment.
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Mrs. Jones
Mr. Jones
Jerry and Harry Debate Uncle's Secret Awnings
A terse exchange reveals Jerry and Harry discussing the uncle known for shady undertakings while noting the uncle's work hanging awnings. The dialogue hints at concealed activities without detailing them.
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Jerry
Harry
Rabbit Can't Hide As Duel Sparks Quick Stand
Two cowpokes exchange bets during a tense standoff about a loaded gun. The first insists the weapon is unloaded, while the second wagers the rabbit remains unaware. The exchange escalates with humor and bravado as they test fate in a classic Western borderlands moment.
Quip on Water Duty and Joints Ends With a Punch
Aunt Bessie lectures on water’s health benefits to prevent stiffness and the nephew George replies with a witty jab about joints and water serving. The brief exchange captures a light moment in family conversation.
Tired Germs Over Chemistry Lab Laugh Line
A weary scientist quips after a long day in the laboratory with a playful line about his bacteria. The humorous moment highlights fatigue and dedication in scientific work.
Hollywood Notes and Radio Stars From The Era
Western Newspaper Union column highlights The King of Jazz Paul Whiteman and his Forever Tops ABC program, Eugenie Baird’s rise with Bing Crosby, and Warner Bros. pay for Bess Flowers. Includes Danny Kaye tour plans, Goldwyn Girls spoof, and studio anecdotes about Cotten Fairbanks Bogart Fonda. Mentions Kay Kyser contract shift and Robert Merrill’s Crosby link for charity concert.
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Paul Whiteman
Jazz
Hogg Carmichael
V. Vale
Whiteman
Forever Tops
ABC
Great Whiteman
Eugenie Baird
Bing Crosby
Robert Merrill
Metropolitan Opera
Bing
House by the Side of the Road Amid Racing Grounds
Poetic note expresses craving for a simple home near race tracks and sports venues. A modest four wall dwelling with a new fireplace and a chimney, free of grandeur, desired despite nearby stadiums, clubs, and amusements. The speaker wants a quiet, affordable shelter rather than a mansion.
Household Tips for Cooking and Sewing Tools
To prevent milk from boiling over rub the rim of the saucepan with butter. A 60 inch tape measure marked on both sides is most practical for sewing. A yard stick marks long lines and skirts. A six inch ruler gauges spacing for buttonholes. Extra buttons kept in a glass jar are easier to find than in a box.
Hang colored garments in shade to preserve colors
Advice notes that sunlight fades colors. after washing, hang garments in shade to keep hues vibrant and prevent color loss.
Wire egg whip cuts doughnut frying risk
The piece advises using a wire egg whip to lift doughnuts from hot fat rather than a fork. This reduces splatter and spillage, limiting burn risk and mess during frying.
The Movies Influence Children Warned By Nine-Year-Old
A nine year old rejected a film invite saying he dislikes murders with guns and hatchets and wants a poison story instead. The remark reflects concerns about cinema impact on youth and growing appetite for graphic plots.
Peace Conference Delegate Decommissioned Citing Modern Arms
A concise note suggests a peace conference delegate may be sidelined in favor of representation aligned with newer armaments, signaling shifts in alliance and military strategy. The remark implies a reorganization around advanced weaponry and stronger state actors.
Kay Kyser presents Jolson Story amid post vacation program
Kay Kyser opened his first show after a vacation by presenting Columbia's technicolor Jolson Story with Larry Parks in the lead. Eight ace Hollywood stunt men were hired for a RKO battle royal in Katie for Congress starring Loretta Young Joseph Cotten and Ethel Barrymore. Okay for Pictures a Warner Bros behind the scenes reel previews forthcoming features. M G M specialists reportedly bombed Hiroshima 25 times before achieving the right photo graphic and sound effects for The Beginning or the End.
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Kay Kyser
Columbia
Jolson
Larry Parks
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