Red Sox surge on pitching as streak grows past July fourth
Boston's improved rotation powered a 13 to 1 victory in Chicago as Mickey Harris and teammates push the club toward the top of the American League standings. Ted Williams returned to the lineup with two hits and a double, backing Harris in a dominant win.
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Jack Hand
Associated Press
Joe McCarthy
Boston Red Sox
Ier
Mickey Harris
Yankees
Mel Parnell
Joe Dobson
Jack Knaner
Ellis Kinder
Denny Cgiale
House
Red Sox
Dolson
Joe
Boston Owing Gang
Galehouse
Tex Hartson
St. Louis
Chicago
Ted Williams
James
Wie Bas
Indians
New York
Boston
Philadelphia
Sox
Athletics
St. Louis Browns
Dick Fowler
Detroit
Washington
Sevays
Leinsters
Pat Mullin
Jimmy Outlaw
George Kell
Bob Swift
Johnny Lipon
Vic Verta
Mickey Hafner
Vhrail Trucks
Brooklyn
Pittsburgh
Boston Braves
St. Leuis
Braves
Erv Palica
Hank Behrman
the Brooks
Burt Shotton
Leo Durocher
Manner
Pee Wee Reese
Tommy Brown
Mel’ Queen
Cardinals
Johnny Sain
Nels Potter
Stan Musial
Enos Slanehter
del Rice
al Dark
al Brazie
Larry Jansen
Virgil Stallcup
Ralph Caballero
Weekend Sports Preview: Baseball, Stock Cars At Local Tracks
Local fans look to three baseball games, plus stock car racing at Thomas Speedway near Boothsville and outdoor events at T. Lake. Grafton Merchants open vs Century Miners at G. H. S. Athletic Field Riverside Drive in a Central League game.
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Thomas Speedway
Boothsville
T. Lake
Grafton Merchants
Century Miners
G. HS
Riverside Drive
Merchants
Grafton
Taylor County
American Legion
Fairmont
Legion
Shriver Motor Company
Taylor County Yountsters
Pairmont
Morgantown
Legion Post
Howard McDaniel
C. W
Bill) Swizer
Bridgeport
Lloyd Bartholow
Bill Mason
Roundup of sports and figures stirs debate in New York
New York sports items span ownership debates over large bonuses for minor league players to costly prospects and major figures. Olympic swimmer Wally Ris dislocates a knee on a bus, Wimbledon champion Bobby Falkenberg seeded fourth behind Parker and Mulloy in Seabright, and discussions surface about a rich racehorse ineligible for finishes. A noted line on salaries and bonuses questions long term value, while a yawning gap persists between pay and readiness across codes.
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New York
Silate
Vile
Ka-Choo
Parks
Astors
Bobby Falkenburss
Frank Parker
Gor Mulloy
Billy Talbert
Mississipi
Courges
Juamy Deshons
Lincoln, Ned
Oppusam
Jimmy
A’s
Detroit woman punished for smashing plaster pups on sign
In Detroit a woman damaged eight plaster dog figures decorating an advertising sign. She struck them as a chain of dogs paraded past her window. Police charged her with destruction of property, valued at 500 dollars total.
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Detroit
Major League Leaders From The Associated Press
American League leaders include Williams of Boston with 390 batting, Stephens and Joost in runs batted in and hits, Hore runs, and Coan leading steals. National League leaders feature Musial in batting and hits, Mize in RBIs, Enos in doubles, Hopp in triples, Kiner in home runs, and Branca in strikeouts. Pitching leader Peat of New York.
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Associated Press
Williams
Boston
Stephens
Joost
Philadelphia
Boudreau
Cleveland
DiMaggio
New York
Kolmer
Coan
Washington
Newhouser
de- Fowler
Batlins— Musial
St. Louis
Mize
New
Musial
St. Lews
Enos Philadelphia
Hopp
Pittsburgh
Kiner
Delphia
Branca
Brooklyn
Peat
Ashburn
Philai
Yesterday's Stars Pitching Leads Giants and Red Sox Wins
Giants pitcher Larry Jansen notches his 12th win as he shuts out Chicago 5-0 on five hits. Bobby Doerr leads Red Sox with two extra base hits and three RBIs in a 13-1 rout of Chicago. Also notes that most birds shed two molts annually in temperate zones.
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Associated Press
Larry Jansen
Giants
Chicago
Bobby Doerr
Red Sox
Major League Baseball Today Matches and Results
Major League Baseball schedule lists American League games including Cleveland at Boston Chicago at New York Detroit at Philadelphia St Louis at Washington with National League Boston at St Louis New York at Chicago Philadelphia at Cincinnati. Yesterday results show Boston beating Chicago 13 to 1 Detroit 11 Washington 5 St Louis 7 Boston 5 New York 5 Chicago 0 Philadelphia 6 Cincinnati 4 Pittsburgh 9. Tomorrow's schedule repeats AL games Cleveland at Boston Chicago at New York Detroit at Philadelphia St Louis at Washington and NL games Boston at St Louis New York at Chicago Brooklyn at Pittsburgh Philadelphia at Cincinnati.
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Associated Press
Cleveland
Boston
Chicago
New York
Detroit
Philadelphia
St. Lows
Washington
St. Louis
Cincinnati
Chicco
Lewis
New Yo
Brooklyn
Pittsburgh
Tammorrow
American League
Associated
Philadelps
Pittsburg
Chi
State Closed Tennis Tourney Opens at Ozlebay Park
Wheeling reports the 1947 entrants as a strong field for the West Virginia closed tennis tournament at Ozle bay Park. Assistant director Charles F. Front said entries from all sections of the state are anticipated for the third year of play as the event begins. Singles finals are set for Saturday July 31 with doubles the following day.
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Wheeling
Oxlebay Park
West Virginia
Charles F. Front
Ozlebay
Wheeling Downs Track Ready for 55 Day Meeting
Wheeling officials report the half mile Wheeling Downs track prepared for the July 31 opening of the 55 day meeting after rain flood mud was cleared and surface treated. Whitesville clinched the American Legion Junior baseball area title with an 11-0 one out shutout of Cabin Creek in a decisive rubber game.
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Wheeling
Sterling Hudson
Wheeling Downs
Charleston
Whitesville
American Legion
Cabin Creek
Notice of motor carrier hearing on transfer in 1948
Public Service Commission of West Virginia will hear May Moore's application on August 11 1948 at 9:00 a.m. in the Harrison County Courthouse Clarksburg for approval to transfer Cert. No. F 1702 to Adolphus T Leach. The license covers transportation of household goods low grade bulk coal and general commodities within five miles of Simpson village and within fifty miles of Simpson along with livestock within 150 miles. Objections may be filed. Simpson Taylor County West Virginia.
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Harrison County Court House
Clarksburg
Public Service Commission of
West Virginia
Adolphus T. Leach
Cert
Simpson
Taylor
Taylor and Barbour
Harrison County
State Fair Exhibitors Rush For Spaces
State Fair of West Virginia draws exhibitors from Virginia with Aberdeen Angus and Aberdeen-Angus herds. Ellerslie Farm Charlottesville and Amondale Farm Upperville send notable cattle, joined by Greenbrier Stock Farm Lewisburg and Ivy Hill Farm Forest preparing entries ahead of the August 16 opening.
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Ronceverte
West Virginia
Ellerslie Farm
Charlottesville
Amondale F
Upperville
Greenbrier Stock Farm
Lewisburg
Col. H. 5. Moo
Houston B
Ivy Hill Farm
Forest
Ivy Fall Farm
Aba Gettin Lind Ag
Teachers Retirement Board approves annuities for 56 retirees
Charleston July 24 The executive committee of the Teachers Retirement Board approved annuities for 56 retired school employes including teaching and non teaching personnel. The panel also approved membership applications from 59 teachers and other employes of county schools and 44 college employes.
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Charleston
Teachers Retirement Board
Classified Rates Notice for Advertisements
Classified rates explain two and one cents per word for the first section and one and one half cents for each additional insertion. Minimum charge is 55 cents. All advertising must be prepaid. For sale there is a baby stroller in the bedroom furniture category, phone 236.
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Theleabour
First oriental rug Sprint of Chosroes valued at 2 million
The text notes that most tree injuries come from late spring frosts or early fall chills. It also mentions the first oriental rug known to history, the Sprint of Chosroes, now valued at $2,000,000.
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Chosroes
For Sale and Rooms and Bath at 127 W Boyd St
For sale and rooms and bath at 127 West Boyd Street opposite the fire station near the business district. Price 2700 dollars. Very good condition. Also a room home on West Wash Street near the Junior High School with basement furnace and bath. Hardwood finish. Large finished attic. Interior recently refinished throughout. Large lot with many improvements. Price 6300 dollars and adequately financed.
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St. Bath
Main St
Boyd St
W. Wash. St
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Ohio City
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