Satchel Paige Dominates White Sox to Put Indians Back Ahead
Satchel Paige pitched a complete game 5-0 shutout for Cleveland, moving the Indians back into first place in the American League by a half game over the A's as New York beat Philadelphia. The crowd at Comiskey Park saw the veteran star, age cited between 40 and 50, deliver a masterful performance in his second start with the Indians since July 9.
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Babe Ruth Faces Critical Pulmonary Illness
New York August report says Babe Ruth remains in critical condition with pulmonary complications after a severe cold. He showed moments of alertness and spoke with his wife, while hospital notes note slightly lower fever and ongoing nourishment challenges.
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Travers Stakes field heads to Saratoga feature
The 79th Travers at Saratoga Springs drew 10 three year olds led by My Request and Better Self. Both previously disappointed in the Arlington Classic won by Papa Redbird. My Request and Better Self carry 124 pounds with Eddie Arcaro riding the Whitaker entry. The Travers is a mile and a quarter race first run in 1864.
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Robbers Get Nineteen Thousand In Holdup
Kevil Kentucky bank robbed Thursday with $19 387 25 taken audit shows loss likely 15 000 to 17 500 insured. Bank endured second robbery in 14 months following June 30 1947 heist of 11 500 by two men aided by a partner. suspects not caught.
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Junk Dealer Beaten and Robbed of 5000 Dollars
Aaron C. Selis, 49, a junk dealer, was beaten and robbed of 5000 dollars in cash and checks as he arrived to open his shop. Police found a delivery truck used by the robber, but the driver fled. Selis said the robber likely knew his habit of carrying payroll money on Saturdays.
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Dixie Dozen in NCAA code era alters SEC outlook
The Southeastern Conference faces a shift as NCAA code ends players’ $10 per month stipends and some meals, prompting mixed reactions from coaches and officials. The piece also notes golf etymology and Mary Queen of Scots’ place in early golf history.
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United States dominates world athletic championships at Helsinki
Olympic Stadium report confirms the United States as the leading athletic power, with 38 first place medals to 17 for Sweden as Russia Japan and Germany sat out. Hungary France Italy Turkey Holland Czechoslovakia Finland Denmark Britain Argentina South Africa Australia Belgium Egypt Jamaica Austria Norway and India also won medals. Nearly 6,000 athletes from 58 nations drew over 1.5 million spectators despite heat and rain. The U S 400 meter relay was disqualified then restored to America, and the U S swept basketball, but boxing offered a controversial ending with hopes for rule changes to avoid biased decisions.
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Americans Chalk Up Second Triumph in London
The American Olympic basketball team claimed gold, defeating France 65 to 21 to win the tournament undefeated with eight victories. Glenn Williams reports the Yanks dominated the nervous French squad, handling the ball brilliantly after an opening minutes stretch.
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Baseball Results and Standings From AP Updates
Daily scores from the American and National Leagues with yesterday’s results, current standings, and upcoming games. Notable: Cleveland over Chicago 5 to 0, Boston 6 over Washington 2, Brooklyn 6 Boston 3, Philadelphia 12 New York 7. Standings list Cleveland, Philadelphia, Boston, New York amid tight races with several teams within a few games. Upcoming schedules include doubleheaders and city matchups across both leagues.
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Injured in crash near Walker Air Force Base
Cpl Theodore T Wolfe of St George West Virginia was injured in a B 29 bomber crash six miles southeast of the Walker Air Force Base yesterday. He was a passenger on the plane and the full extent of his injuries was not announced.
Talks With Lovett Washington Aug 14 194? on Russia teachers
Ambassador Alexander S. Panyushkin met with Undersecretary Lovett at the state department for an hour and forty minutes then left quickly without detailing the private talks. The two nations are in a tug of war over custody of two Russian teachers.
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Bonar Re elected Director for West Virginia Farm Bureau
Clyde Bonar of Burlington Mineral county was elected to direct activities of the West Virginia Farm Bureau for another year at Jackson's Mill. Bonar was chosen yesterday to lead the organization in the upcoming term.
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North South Boys Hit Halfway Mark In Train Session
Charleston Aug 4 The North and South high school football stars meet next Friday in the 15th annual clash as both squads held split scrimmage sessions. North under Herber Pizer practiced at the 4 H fairgrounds with coach optimistic after a first scrimmage. South under Stan Huffman worked at Institute facing injury concerns. Dale Poe of Gary sidelined by a leg injury, while Huntington Central’s Jamee Rowe was replaced by Derald Hillenbrand after aggravating a shoulder problem.
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Navy weather plane crewman listed missing on Rota Island
Listed missing is Clarence Pinkerton chief aviation ordnance man from Hamlin West Virginia, one of 12 crew members aboard a Navy weather plane that crashed on Rota Island in the Pacific.
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8 Room Home at 127 W Boyd St Near Fire Station
Brick siding home with eight rooms announced for sale at 2700 dollars. Location opposite the fire station offers convenient access to business and work. Property recently improved with brick exterior.
Montgomery Woman Dies at 100 in Home
Mrs Eilen Nuckles aged 100 died at her home yesterday. She is survived by a son, fourteen grandchildren and twenty great grandchildren. The obituary notes Montgomery and the family’s extended lineage.
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