Musial Crowned Top Batter by Pitching Aces
Hurlers in both leagues name Stan Musial of the St. Louis Cardinals as the toughest hitter to retire. Warren Spahn Ken Raffensberger Russ Meyer and Don Newcombe praise his eye and patience at the plate while noting he rarely offers a hittable pitch. In the American League Ted Williams Vern Stephens Bobby Doerr George Kell and Dale...
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Yankee slugger Henrich praised by Lemon and Parnell
Bob Lemon of the Indians and Mel Parnell of the Red Sox praise Tommy Henrich of the Yankees as a clutch hitter. Parnell says Henrich “will hurt you when it means something,” while Lemon calls the Yankee’s approach an adaptable, old reliable hitting style.
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Thank You For Your Letters Thank You For Your Letters
Readers favored an earlier Saturday Sentinel edition after midday. The paper had reduced content to publish earlier and asked for input on church notices society and personal news. Majority preference echoes past reader votes and requests continued church items or more society news.
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Attack at Chrysler Maywood Plant Sparks Riot
In East Los Angeles the sheriff investigates an assault on three Chrysler employees accused by co workers of being Reds. The men were beaten by a crowd of about 150 at the Maywood plant after they refused to disclose their political beliefs. Six deputies restored order. one claimant, 32 year old Frank Zaffina, allegedly started the fight.
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Par Rish Agency Offers Multiple Homes For Sale At Low Down Help
Parrish Agency lists several homes at 323 Dewey Ave 501 W Main St and 530 Maple Ave with 7 to 8 rooms brick and small bungalow style. Properties include a 2 7 room fixer upper under contract with repairs required within one year and refinancing to pay owners, a two apartment ready site, and a 5 room bungalow near Hazel Atlas Bridge with full basement and land. Prices range from 5500 to higher values with noted replacement costs and good town prospects.
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Food Prices Jump in Wartime Rise
Government figures show the sharpest price rise in two years from mid May to mid June with food costs climbing. The Korean War is cited as driving the trend though meat prices are said to be easing after initial spikes. Ex-GI workers threaten workers in a plant, vowing harsh action if anyone returns to work.
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Death leads to inquest at Bartlett Funeral Home
The death of Mrs. Sinclair, reportedly in ill health for some time, prompted a police-led investigation with Prosecuting Attorney R. B. Bord Deputy Sheriff Mathews and County Coroner Ona C. Jefferies in attendance. An inquest was requested for 7 p.m. at Bartlett Funeral Home amid ongoing reports and concerns. Four MPs pressed Britain for foreign policy clarification regarding a possible Russia US war over Formosa.
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Mary Clarke Learns to Paint at 72 in Vancouver
White haired mother of eight, Mary Clarke, aged 72, learned painting basics in a winter course. She attended one night a week, initially producing childlike results but found joy in the process.
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Judge-Watkins Halts Clarksburg Rodeo Over Ads
Republic Pictures obtained a temporary injunction from Harrison Circuit Judge Homer Strosnider against the Clarksburg rodeo over promotional material implying Roy Rogers and Trigger would appear. Judge W Merle Watkins granted the injunction as he was away on vacation. The rodeo has been showing this week in Washington Pennsylvania. The technical name for cortisone is 17 hydroxy 11 dehydro corticosterone.
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