Blame For National Un-Star Drubbing Laid On Fans Doorstep
National League head Branch Rickey of the Brooklyn Dodgers criticized fans for the All Stars defeat to the American League. He argued the voting system pressured clubs and that managers should pick starters, noting errors and a costly infield misplay that helped dash NL hopes in a 6 5 loss after a rough first inning. Stan Musial and Ted Williams featured in key moments as the game swung.
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Nationals
Stan Musial
Jackie Robinson
Ted Williams
Don Newcombe
Eddie Joost
Billy, Southworth
National
Lou Boudreau
All-State stars named for South squad in All-Star game
Milton coach Johnny Cox announced five new South squad selections for the All-Star game in Charleston on August 19. End Oaka Williams of Bluefield, Randy Broy Jes of Beckley, Bobby Fugate of Milton, end Jack Davis of Beckley, and back Hubert Harshbarger of Barboursville join last year’s All-State honorees Fox and others. North and South squads begin training August 7 at the 4-H Fairground camp near Dunbar.
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Charleston
Fox
Milton High School
Oaka Williams
Bluefield
Bucks Randy
Broy Jes
Beckley
Bobby Fugate
Jack Davis
Hubert, Harshbarger
Barboursville
Dunbar
Bob Hope Replies To Akron Fan Over Pirates War of Words
Bob Hope responded to an Akron jeweler who led local fans to attend a Pirates game in a boycott of owner Bill Veeck. Hope mocked the rally, noted Crosby's stockholding, and teased Santilli with an autographed photo and an invitation to the World Series while predicting Cleveland will win.
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Hollywood
Bob Hope
Akron
Hope
Crosby
Pirates
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Leo Santilli
Veeck
Cleveland
Tom
Mr. Santilli
Akyon
Santilli
History of electricity in America sparks mass access
A dated exposition traces how electricity evolved from curiosity to a national utility. It credits business leaders and methods for developing electric companies and making power affordable and widely available despite government encroachment. The piece notes electricity now supplies about 87 percent of America’s energy needs.
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America
All-Star Game Briefs Set for Brooklyn Showdown
All-Star Game action shows the American League leading 11 to 7 over the National League. Tomorrow features NL at Boston, Cincinnati at Brooklyn, New York at Philadelphia, and other night games including Washington at Chicago, New York at St Louis, Boston at Detroit, and Philadelphia at Cleveland.
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Drought Deepens Across New England and New York
A 50 day drought relief rainfall may reach half an inch in the southern section. A University of Massachusetts professor warns the rain is two days late and estimates crop losses in New England from thirty thousand to forty million dollars. The Connecticut Valley faces its worst drought in 28 years. In New York, the weather bureau chief notes drought relief is overdue as eight tenths of an inch fell in 24 hours. Long Island reports soaking rains but potatos and vegetables remain stunted and only hay and barley show slight recovery potential.
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New England
Connecticut
New York
Weather Bureau
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