McCarthy's Club Registers Fresh Amazing Climb
Joe McCarthy's Boston Red Sox surge to second in the American League, half a game behind Cleveland, led by Verne Stephens and Bobby Doerr's strong middle infield. Boston's 4-1 win over the Senators extends their streak to four straight and ten of twelve.
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Braves win 4-3 as Conatser Bravely homers late
Braves top Dodgers 4-3 after Clint, Conatser, Braves homer in eighth with one on. Vic Rashi limits Phillies to four hits in a 19-0 Yankees shutout for his 17th win. The panda is a rare mammal with a raccoon face and catlike feet.
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Edze
Associated Press
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Yankees
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Tiremen Top Grafton Merchants 5-3 At Norwood Park
Lefty Hutchinson powered Clarksburg Goodrich Tiremen to a 5-3 victory over Grafton Merchants at Norwood Park. Chub Stolzenfels rode the mound for Grafton, but his long fourth inning homer and 11 Tiremen hits powered the win as four first inning runs sealed the contest. The Merchants face Jeeps and Weston Independents in upcoming weekend games.
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Weston Independents
Northwestern Master’s Degree Hinged On Horse Handicap Bet
Northwestern University journalism school awarded a master’s degree to Byron Rice partly for predicting horse outcomes during a six week course. He claimed 40 percent accuracy, above the 29 to 35 percent national handicapper average, and would have earned a $7.30 profit betting $2 per pick.
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Byron Rice
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Major League Leaders American League Batting and Pitching
Summary of the American League leaders includes Williams batting .378 with 90 runs and 150 hits for Boston, Stephens driving in 112 RBIs, Boudreau tallying 150 hits, Henrich 32 doubles, Stewart 113 runs, Dimaggio 27 homers, Dillinger 22 steals, Brissie 112 strikeouts, and Kramer 14 wins and 7.78 ERA.
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Snead Fires 68 in Morgantown Exhibition Match
Sam Snead shot a three under par 68 with seven birdies in an exhibition at Morgantown Country Club. He teamed with Damon Girod to defeat Johnny Morris and Reggie Spencer by one up. Musial of St Louis led multiple categories including batting and RBIs in the accompanying box scores. Canada's 1946 newsprint output exceeded five times the U.S. level.
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Pro Football Opens Season Amid Baseball Still Unfinished
Pro football begins its third season with nine Major League teams still contending for World Series spots. The Chicago Rockets host the Los Angeles Dons at Soldier Field while the New York Yankees face the Brooklyn Dodgers at Ebbets Field.
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Wallace wins Dawes Cup at Marietta regatta
James Wallace of Lima wins the Charles G. Dawes trophy after taking two of three four mile heats and placing second in the fourth mile heat at the mid east regatta on the Muskingum River. About 12,000 spectators watched the second and final day of the 14th annual motorboat races.
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Double Funeral For Wagner Mother And Child
Services will be held tomorrow for Mrs Dorothy Jean Wagner age 21 and her 2 year old daughter Judith Kay Wagner who died in a fire that destroyed a two story frame building in Moundsville. The blaze broke out early yesterday for reasons not yet determined.
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Mrs Shannon Dies Wife Of Forest Protector In Wayne
Funeral services Sunday for Mrs Wayne Shannon 42 wife of the state forest protector for Wayne and Mingo counties. She died at Crum yesterday after giving birth to her 12th child a boy surviving with her other children. The piece ends with unrelated sensational imagery about a killer whale and a sea serpent.
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Legion Juniors Regional Playoff Underway Today
The American Legion Junior regional tournament opened in Parkersburg with four states represented. Delaware Post No.1 didn’t survive state play. Durney Post 27 carries Delaware colors against West Virginia champion. Beckley Post No.32 and Bunker Hill Post 31 meet, while Westport Post 33 faces Baltimore. Twin bill format and double elimination govern the competition with top pitchers Jim O’Donnell and Tom Bailey among those highlighted.
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Bud) Tesch
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Washington
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Red) Martin
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Bob Crosby
Six teams compete in state 4 H events at Jackson's Mill
Morgantown August 23 announcement lists six 4 H teams from Ohio Harrison Mercer Barbour and Roane counties. They will compete September 3 in vegetable production marketing and preservation projects at Jackson's Mill.
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West Virginia Incomes Rise In 1947 Report
A commerce department release shows West Virginia total income payments reached 1.94 billion dollars in 1947, up from 1.652 billion in 1946, with per capita income at 1031 dollars compared to 901 the prior year.
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DeGroot Faces Up To Tough Material Problem In 1st Year
West Virginia University football coach DeGroot begins a rebuilding season with 31 holdovers from 1917 and several newcomers. Expected starters include Reno, Cox, Morgan or Main at tackles, Boyles and Stavek at guards, Lephenson at center, Dalthall at quarterback, Combs at left half, Bonfili at right, and Malyk at fullback. Walthall’s knee injury remains a question as Keane and Bumgardner departed for professional ranks.
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For Sale: 6 Rooms and Bath at 540 West Main
For sale a 6 room and bath home at 540 West Main in good condition and an excellent location. Several recent improvements noted. Asking price 3800 dollars. Also an 8 room and bath at 127 West Boyd recently improved with brick siding at a similar price point.
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Baseball standings and results across the National League
National League results feature Boston, Brooklyn, New York, Philadelphia, Cincinnati, Chicago, St. Louis, and Pittsburgh, with yesterday's scores and today's matchups. Standings show Boston and Brooklyn atop tied records, followed by St. Louis, New York, and Philadelphia in close contention.
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Divorce Decree Action In Taylor County West Virginia
In the clerk's office of the Circuit Court of Taylor County on August 9 1848 an order in Ralph N Smith vs Martha Smith in Chancery was entered. Dora Martha Smith is a non resident and must appear within one month after first publication to protect her interests. W Merle Bailey Clerk J Guy Allender Attorney August 6 16 23.
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Ralph N. Smith
In Chancery
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General Reef
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Thie State
W. Merle Bailey
J. Guy Allender
Trustee Sale of House and Lot in Taylor County WV
Public auction to the highest bidder at the Taylor County Courthouse front door on Wednesday September 1 1948 at 10 30 A M. The property is Lot 16 in the original Town of Fetterman in Grafton. Conveyed to the grantors by Joseph J Gerken Jr by deed dated September 15 1944 and recorded in Deed Book 91 page 179. Terms cash. Harry Fridman Trustee. August 2 9 16 83.
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Mary M. Keener
Taylor County
West Virginia
Agers
Grafton
Fetterman
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Joseph J. Gerken, Jr
Harry Fridman
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