Red Sox Threat Grows as Browns Fall in Doubleheader
The St Louis Browns' pennant lead shrinks to three and a half games after two losses to the Washington Senators. The Boston Red Sox steady their hold as pennant threat by beating the Cleveland Indians in a twin bill, while the Tigers sweep the Yankees to climb into third place. Pirates and Dodgers split, Braves top Cardinals behind Rich, and Phils edge Sox in a late game as league race tightens nationwide.
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Grafton
W. Va
Sentinel
Red Sox
Browns
Women to dominate Forest Hills tennis championship show
Reports from New York state that Labor Day weekend at Forest Hills will feature a female star lineup for the national tennis championship while men’s title contender Don McNeill may face little obstacle if in form. Several top women players expected. male field uncertain amid shifting form.
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Forest Hills
Labor Day
Don McNeill
Ebhdition
West Virginia
Moe Berg
Charles Holetti
Rome
Clarence
Rungée
New Hay Conn
Rungee
Financial Statement of Taylor County Board of Education
The document presents the General Current Expense Fund for Taylor County West Virginia for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1944. It lists receipts from sheriff’s tax collections, state aid, vocational aid, and miscellaneous receipts, totaling 278,380.68, and disbursements under General Current Expense with numerous employee payments and instructional costs, plus line items for additional current expenses and postage, binding, and printing costs.
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Board OF Education
Taylor County
West Virginia
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Publics Service
Wudstorsic
Cssk
Sime
vSherife
R. Virgil Rohrtowgh
Dotores BR. Curry
Aliee Austin
Lucille Payne
Fred H. Carder
William A. Collins
H. K. Debendorfer
J. Lee Evans
Paul P. Warden
Arthur
Yates
C. C. Whitescarver
George P. Alderson
National League Baseball Results and Allied War Notes
Baseball scores from both leagues are listed with results for Cincinnati, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Brooklyn, Chicago, New York, St. Louis, and Boston. Military updates mention advances near Riga, Baltic theater actions by Yeremenko and Maslennikov, and German and Romanian front activity. Also notes on rail hubs, weather-independent operations, and a stray market reference to meat dealers amid wartime reports.
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Cincinnati
Philadelphia
Pittsburgh
Brooklyn
Chicago
New York
St. Louis
Boston
Russian War Bulletin
St. Lous
East Prussia
Pose Ras
Detroit
Cleveland
Washington
Darkhorse Hamilton Upsets Nelson In PGA Showdown
Evansville's Bob Hamilton, 28, dismissed as a comer, defeated Byron Nelson 1 up over 36 holes to win the 1944 National PGA Championship in Spokane. Hamilton four rounds total 12 under par, clinching the title on the 36th hole as Nelson shot 70, 69 in the final day. Hamilton earned 3500 prize money and proceeds benefited Spokane hospitals.
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Spokane
Wash
Bob Hamilton
Dark Horse
Evansville
Ind
Byron Nelson Toledo
Tom Creavy
Denny Shute
Hamilton
Nelson
Theman
Ohio
Harold McSpaden
Philadelphia
Filgers
Chicago
Baxter General
Yesterday's Stars in Openers Across League Standouts Shine
AP recap of multiple games: Jim Russell pinch hit grand slam in Pirates 10 Dodgers 7 opener, Max Butcher pitched six hours later for his third lifetime win versus Dodgers. Lenny Merullo and Bill Voiselle lead Giants/Cubs with key homers and Voiselle earns 15th win after Giants skid ends at 13. Stan Musial drives in five in Cards 15-5 win over Braves. Rich earns first NL win as Braves beat Cardinals in finale. Bucky Walters nets 18th win for Reds against Phillies with winning RBI in 12th. Schanz wins nightcap. Dutch Leonard and Roberto Creuz beat Browns. Ortiz stars for Senators in twin bill. Tabor drives in four for Red Sox in opener 8-6. Johnson homers to lead league tie in sweep. Hoover drives Tigers to 4-2 opener win. Trout collects 20th win. Skeeter Webb and Bobby Estalella spark Sox 3-2 win in opener. Estalella drives in two as A's take 8-3 nightcap.
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Frontiers Quiet as Maquis Rumors Swirl in Vichy France
Reports from Brazzaville NBC cites Maquis forces near Vichy and Gestapo moves from Paris. Laval and other Vichy officials arrive near Belfort where Laval sets temporary HQ. Petain’s whereabouts unclear and Ankara radio hints at Belfort. Allied landings on the Riviera noted as operation proceeds, while a stray total mentions Fort George Wright and a sum near twenty two thousand dollars.
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Paper Only Soldier Fights With Fragile Supplies
A fragment describes a character living in a world of paper gear from barracks to targets. He travels, fights, and eats on paper implements, with a so-called honor guard reduced to a document. The piece satirically notes the reliance on paper in every aspect of life.
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