Lanier Tops Major League Strikeout Record
Max Lanier of the St. Louis Cardinals set a major league strikeout milestone with 304 wins, surpassing Bill Voiselle and Tex Hughson. The Cardinals beat Pittsburgh 8-4, extending their road trip win streak to 15-3. Hugely attended Forbes Field crowd watched Lanier's performance as Pittsburgh’s Rip Sewell took the loss.
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Boston Relax
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Harry Brechen
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Red Birds
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Joe Burns
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Sam Harris
Gordy Maluberger
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Tony Cuccinello
Philadelphia Transportation
GOP Chairman News Reaffirms GOP Unity And Policy Moves
The GOP chairman describes broad governor support for a unified party platform and outlines plans to use radio to amplify voices. He cites governors from Nebraska Kansas Minnesota Michigan Idaho Washington Massachusetts Pennsylvania and others backing a Dewey Bricker ticket and outlines sub committee findings on public works national guard highways and unemployment services. The article notes states would manage public works with federal coordination and emphasizes post war job conversion and state responsibility.
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New Deal
Dewey-Bricker
Dwight Griswold
Nebraska
Andrew Schoeppel
Kansas
Edward J. Thye
Minnesota
Harry F. Kelley
Michigan
C. A. Bottolfsen
Idaho
Arthur B. Langlie
Washington
Leverett Saltonstall
Machusetts
Edward Martin
Pennsylvania
Dewey
National Guard
For Sale Real estate listings with multiple options
Eight rooms and bath with cellar and three stall garage in West Washington. Bargain at 2500 with right of entry for five rooms bath pantry and laundry on West Main Street. Five rooms bath basement furnace two lots heat-clays condition terms arranged price 2500. Six rooms bath on Bar with close in location 1500 easy terms. Six room bath sun parlor caller right lots in Lu coretia Aduitter now vacant price 2800.
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Rootié
Sun Parlor
Lucoretia Aduitter
Tn Road
Condi
West Francis Street
Main ‘Street
Sports Sphere snapshot amid Dodgers and Cardinals pennant chatter
FRITZ HOWELL notes the Dodgers winning two of six with the Cardinals while St. Louis leads the American pennant race, and mulls the “anything can happen” angle once Lomardi tops stolen bases. The column blends tricks, trivia, and light items from Louisville to Cincinnati, including a photo mixup with Bob Falkenberg and Jinx, a baseball quiz, racehorse notes, and a look at Mel Ott’s injury and Hubbell coaching.
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Fritz Howell
Hugh Fullerton, Jr
New York
Brooklyn Dodgers
Cardinals
St. Louis Browns
Ernie Lombardi
Louisville Times
Bob Falkenberg
Kalamazoo
Mich
Louisville
Charley Jones
Jack McGinley
Pittsburgh Steelers
Steve Brodie
Golden Jubilee game to proceed amid strike at Shibe Park
In Philadelphia the Golden Jubilee celebration for Connie Mack’s long managing career will be held as scheduled at Shibe Park despite a city transportation strike. Roy Mack, Athletics vice president, said the game must go on with elaborate plans and all members of the dad’s living all star team expected to attend.
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Philadelphia
Connie Mack
Shibe Park
Roy Mack
Philadelphia Athletics
Boxing results from New England and New Jersey action
Results from Associated Press coverage show Alex Boyle of Garfield and Joey Miller of Buffalo drawing against Tony Virgin and another opponent in New Jersey. Johnny Clark of New London KO'd Bill Hendricks in Connecticut while Joe Poeski outpointed Tony Gillo in New Haven. A claim notes vast air pumped into coal mines and Canada as a leading asbestos producer.
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N. Y
Alex Boyle
Garfield
N. J
Joey Miller
Buffalo
Drew
Petey Virgin
Joe Triola
Albany
New London
Conn
Johnny + Clark
Bill Hendricks
New York
Joe Poeski
Tony Gillo
New Haven
America
Canada
War time scouts doubt in baseball survival
In a wartime report from MEMPHIS, Red Sox scout Hank Severeld says the war tightens the pool of players. He recounts scouting a range from elder comebacks to young Sandlot players and notes teams may sign a few to fill gaps at season end. He laments the scarcity of promising prospects for Boston as schedules list Chicago at Pittsburgh, Boston at Brooklyn, Philadelphia at New York, and St. Louis at Cincinnati.
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America
Annapolis
George Pounds
Rip Sewell
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Lou Gehrig
Joe DiMaggio
Jimmy Johnston
Tonny Shucco
al Hart
Washington
Mel Ottabed
Carl Hubbell
Polo Grounds
Cincinnatia Reds
Grover Cleveland Alexander
Lockland
Jack Durkin
Syracuse Herald Journal
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New York Giants
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West Virginia Open begins with 59 entrants at Kingwood
At Preston Country Club in Kingwood West Virginia the 12th annual West Virginia Open kicks off with practice rounds as at least 59 entrants prepare for the 82 hole medal play starting Saturday and Sunday. Pros and amateurs are in the field including Clem Weichman and D. G. Rangeley with noting of other entrants from Baker’s Hawk’s Nest region. Weathered veteran Rangeley remains a top contender while Be ckley hopefuls and the Logan club circle await the main event.
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St. Louis
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New York
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Cleveland
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Philadelphia
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Washington
Rangely
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Weichman
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Logan Country Club
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George
West Virginia Professional Golfers Association
Merchantse
Pan American League and National League leaders list
League leaders highlighted include Doerr of Boston leading several categories with 124 hits and 13 home runs. Stirnweiss of New York tied for runs with 74, while Stephens of St. Louis drove in 69. Maltaverger of Chicago tops pitching with 10-3 and .769.
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New York
Barrett
Pittsburgh
Wilks
St. Louis
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Doerr
Boston
Red Sox
Stirnweiss
Stephens
Cullenbine
Cleveland
Lindell
Stimweiss
Maltaverger
Chicago
Musial
Sanders
Central Mortgage Corp Promises Inevitable Debt Consolidation
Central Mortgage Corp offers loans from 6 to 20 years with payments as low as a dollar per thousand and promises to pay off all debts. They advertise nationwide operation from the Deveny Building in Fairmont and invite customers to finance buying, selling, building, remodeling, or repairing homes.
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Deveny
Fairmont
Japanese assaults repelled as Pacific battles rage
Reports say Japanese forces in the Wewak Aitape region attacked American lines twice on Tuesday, suffering heavy losses. Allied recount notes about 600 Japanese dead on Biak and Noemfoor, with 300 additional prisoners taken as mop up operations continued on those Dutch New Guinea islands. The Tower of London once housed a menagerie.
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Marianas
Wewak-Aitape
Biak
Noemfoor
Dutch New Guinea
Notice to creditors and beneficiaries of Herbert Evans estate
Commissioner W P Samples of Taylor County issues a notice to all creditors and beneficiaries of the Herbert Evans deceased estate. Creditors must file verified claims with vouchers by January 22, 1945 at the Taylor County Bank Building in Grafton West Virginia. Beneficiaries must be present on the specified day to protect their interest. Given under hand January 20, 1944.
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Jegally
Taylor County Bank
Grafton
Taylor County
West Virginia
Jon
W.P. Samples
Taylor
Wage Increase Figures From 1943 Legislature Reported
The page reports on wage changes and bonuses for West Virginia teachers approved by the 1943 legislature. It notes a $5,000 playgrounds and recreation appropriation for Logan, compares it with last year’s $43,590, and mentions proposed salary increases and municipal worker wages plus a $27,000 local airport estimate in Elk district.
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West Virginia
Logan
Elking
Beckevy
Panhandle Candidate Journey Noted In Brief Item
A fragmentary report notes a Panhandle candidate traveling by hitchhiking across miles for a political campaign. It mentions Gene and Porter, a 1600 mile span, and a 12 pound weight loss. The text also references the West Indies land area at about 100,600 square miles.
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Austin, Tex
Gene & Porter
West Indies
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