Senators Trim Chisox 5 1 In Western Opening
Washington’s Senators opened their western trip with a 5 to 1 win over the Chicago White Sox. Alvin Crowder earned his nineteenth victory against eight losses, scattering nine Chicago hits. The Senators scored three runs in the sixth off Sam Jones and added two more in the eighth. Meanwhile the Athletics beat the Indians 8 to 7 as Lefty Grove outpitched Wes Ferrell. Roger Cramer hit a homer in the first inning after McNair walked. The Cardinals defeated the Phillies 5 to 1 behind Wild Bill Hallahan, who allowed two hits through six innings before a seventh inning Phils rally. The Yankees beat the Browns 8 to 6 in the first game of their western trip as they chased Washington in the pennant race.
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Mrs Costello Verdict Sparks Crowd Outside Court
The Peabody scene turned chaotic as news of the verdict arrived. Mrs Costello, widowed after her husband was found dead in February, exited through a back door and was whisked home by an attorney. A crowd cheered noisily as she reunited with her father and three children at their Perkins Park cottage.
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Akron
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Ray Fetty
Ethel Colley
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Cline
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Grading of Peaches Urged by Illinois College Experts
The University of Illinois College of Agriculture urges peach growers to grade and size fruit to boost market quality as the 1933 crop may not reach the 1929 record of 4.5 million. The advice aims to help growers maximize returns and help consumers obtain preferred peach types.
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Pruntytown Dominates Wickwire 9-0 in Strong Victory
Pruntytown defeated Wickwire 9 to 0 as Spike Mahaffey pitched a two hit one sided game striking out 10. G Robinson struggled as Pruntytown piled up 9 runs on 13 hits. Friday Pruntytown faces the powerful B and O team while both squads show strong form.
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Spike" Mahaffey
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Wickwire
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Golfer Hits Four Hole in One In Tourney Debut
New York August 16 Jack Hagen 53 years old and a lifelong golfer achieved a dream by making four hole in one on the fly at Salisbury Country Club on the third tee of a 148 yard drive as part of the World Telegram hole in one tournament marking its second year.
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Jack Hagen
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Salisbury Country Club
County Tax Levy Debate Shapes School Funding Plan
County officials and taxpayers committee clash over levy levels amid calls for a full audit of $58,000 current indebtedness. A seven cent special levy was proposed, later trimmed to four cents, with attention to balances, delinquencies, and salaries for teachers and administrators across Courthouse, Fetterman, Knottsville, Booths Creek and Pruntytown Independent Districts.
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Clyde Post
R. M. Parush
George W. Dilworth
O. J. Fleming
Howard H. Holt
H. E. Brestel
Layne Willis
W. Merle Watkins
Taxpayers Association
Board of Education
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B. G. Kuhn
Grafton Banking and Trust Company
O. Jay. Fleming
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Supreme Court
Shinnston
State Tax Commissioner
Tax Commissioner's Office
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Most American Cities With Zoning Now Reported
Washington August 16 The department of commerce roster shows 1236 municipalities over 25000 population with zoning regulations. Also announced are fourth class postmasters in West Virginia Flats Hardy county Jos E Miller Germania Grant county Austin H Elrich Kirk Mingo county John Dillon Leonard Greenbrier county Mrs Cassie Christian
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Hardy County
Jos. E. Miller
Germania
Grant County
Austin H. Elrich
Kirk
Mingo County
John Dillon
Leonard
Greenbrier
Cassie Christian
Standings Today National and American Leagues
National League results show St Louis 2 Philadelphia 1 and Chicago 1 Boston 2 with Cincinnati and New York to be played. American League scores include Washington 5 Chicago 1 and New York 8 St Louis 5. Today schedule lists St Louis at Philadelphia Cincinnati at New York Chicago at Boston and Pittsburgh at Brooklyn.
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Grid Training Rules Up Boys in Spears System
MadisonWis Aug Its up to the boys In that one terse pronouncement Dr Clarence W Spears University of Wisconsin football coach condenses the training and disciplinary formula which has made his teams recognized as models of condition He says he never has stood over players and that responsibility is on them He outlines diet eight hours sleep and recreation for two groups of players those who work at manual labor and those who take a real vacation He stresses stamina over wind and prescribes rest cycles sports and diet plans to build leg strength for football readiness.
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Clarence W. Spears
University of Wisconsin
Spears
West Virginia
Minnesota
Oregon
Committee fails to curb city tax levy in tense session
A six member committee failed to win city commissioners to reduce a 23 cent special levy or operating expenses. They urged police and fire reductions and questioned power plant costs, but commissioners said the levy is needed for bonded debt and an impending overdraft. Delinquencies may cover the shortfall, with reports to be given at Friday’s mass meeting in the Taylor County Courthouse at 2:30 PM.
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Frank F. Keane
John L. Hebhmer
W. A. Beavers
Sam George
B. P. Poe
H. C. Compton
Taylor County Taxpayers’ Association
Court House
Davis Plans Dam to Improve Davis Water Supply
Aug 16 report notes Davis plans a small dam on Weimers Run at Canaan mountain to secure a pure spring water supply. Current Blackwater River water is abundant yet tastes off in summer due to forest growth, and workers are locating the required pipe while seeking financing.
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First Ward Triumphs 6 5 Over Carr China
First Ward defeats Carr China 6 to 5 in Twilight League action as Walters and Evans strong pitching shape the late rally. Carr China starts with four runs, First Ward answers with three in the first, and a trio of hits plus a sacrifice fly in the fourth seals the win for First Ward. Evans earns the win with Walters taking tough loss in a close, well contested game featuring a fine running catch by W Jackson and a steal.
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Evans
W. Jackson
Leaders and Players Prominent in Baseball Leagues
Readout cites Foxx for Athletics and Gehrig for Yankees with Ruth, Berger, and Klein noted among Yankees and Braves. Mentions American and National League totals. Names reflect star players and teams from era, framing the salt of league standings and key figures.
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Athletics
Ruth
Yankees
Berger
Braves
Gehrig
Klein
Phillies
Baseball's Big Five Battle For Batting Marks
Bill Terry moved fourth in the Big Six and second in the National League batting race by resting yesterday. Spud Davis slipped to .343 after a one hit in four at bats against St. Louis. Chuck Klein and Jimmie Foxx also cooled. Al Simmons and Heinie Manush kept pace. Standings show Klein .428, Foxx .411, Simmons .460, Terry .308, Davis .362, Manush .473. Washington reports note 2 year old Bradshaw calves as a peak efficiency.
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Spud Davis
St. Louis
Chuck Klein
Jimmie ‘Foxkl
al Simmons
Heinie Manueh
ABA
Pet. Klein
Phillies
Foxx
Athletics
És Simmons
Terry
Giants
Davis
Manush
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