Beckley Plans 28 Acre Professional Ball Park Project
Beckley advances toward a 28 acre professional ball park site with a New River company tract. A committee may be formed by the Chamber of Commerce or city officials to consult with residents, led by Mayor Grover Hedrick. names include Charles Hodel and William Lawrence.
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Detroit Buys Pittsburgh's Hank Borowy
Detroit acquires Hank Borowy from Pittsburgh in a deal reported by New York sources. The undisclosed sum includes remarks from General Manager Billy Evans as Borowy joins the Tigers after a season with the Pirates. The trade aims to bolster Detroit's pitching and pennant chances.
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Wan
Bues de Laumes
White Sox Triumph over Philadelphia Athletics
The White Sox defeated Philadelphia with Gumpert delivering a four hit game to secure a win in Detroit. Eddie Robinson, Hank Wyse, and others contributed as Detroit widened its AL lead to two games while the Yankees slipped to third place amid a late surge by Detroit.
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St Louis Hits Spark Four Game Series Win Over Reds
Stan Musial collected two hits including a single and a disputed double to go five for 15 in the four game series as the St. Louis Cardinals defeated the Cincinnati Reds. Enos Slaughter was held to none by Bickford and Country managed only three hits in 17 at bats.
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Japanese Swimmer Breaks World Record in Tokyo Meet
Japanese swimmer Hirono da Furuha set a new world mark in the 200 meter freestyle at the U S Japan meet in Tokyo outracing two Americans. Ford Konno and other rivals competed as the record time emerged amid a crowded field and commentary from Yale’s John Marshall.
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Yasuo Tanaka
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Furuhashi
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Two Coaching and Roster Changes in North-South Football Game
Clyde DeBarr is replaced by Paul Dobbins at end for the North team as DeBarr, who recently enlisted in the Army, cannot play. Dick Ware will replace Don Malcolm on the South staff due to Malcolm’s Navy duties. Ware, a 1940 Fairmont State graduate, previously coached at Hinton and White Sulphur Springs, where his teams posted strong records. Tickets at Laidley Field Friday August 18 are selling quickly with prices of 2 for reserved seats and 3 for special buses, on Sunday August 6 at airgrounds west of Dune.
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Parkersburg and Williamson Open Legion Tournament
Parkersburg meets Williamson at noon next Wednesday in the opening game of the State American Lesser Junior Baseball Tournament in Oak Hill. Parkersburg completed the eight team field by defeating Spencer 4 to 6 to capture the pre championship. after, Morgantown and Clarksburg duel, Martinsburg faces Whitesville, and Beckley meets defending champ Wheeling in the first night cap.
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National League Baseball Results and Standings
Yesterday Boston defeated St. Louis 5 to 1. Standings show Philadelphia leading, followed by Boston and Brooklyn. Upcoming games list Raffensberger at Newcombe and Queen at Jones among others.
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Detroit 5 New York 1 in American League action
Detroit defeated New York 5 to 1 while Chicago and Philadelphia had 0 and 1 runs respectively. Standings show Cleveland leading with 61 wins and 38 losses, Detroit at 62 and 34, with Boston and others trailing in the pennant race.
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Baseball Highlights and Schedule From Today’s Games
Washington faces Detroit with Kuzava matching Gray while New York visits Cleveland and Boston travels to Chicago Nixon meets Holcombe. Philadelphia visits St Louis while Brissie or Dorish could start for the Flyers.
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Gray
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Chicago
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Holcombe
St. Louis
Brissie
Garver
Dorish
Robeson's Passport Cancelled By State
The State department cancelled Paul Robeson's passport after he refused to surrender it when asked. The agency noted his recent travels abroad including to the Soviet Union and said his actions abroad prompted the passport cancellation.
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Washington
State Department
Paul Robeson
Ite
Soviet Union
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