Grafton Elks win first league game 12 to 4
The Grafton Elks opened the Central West Virginia League schedule with a 12 4 win over Morgantown at Athlete Field. Stolzenfels and Slusser led a strong defensive effort as the Elks pounded 17 hits, including homers by Rosko and Furlow, while Morgantown added a late rally but fell short.
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Browns film promo travels worldwide for new football growth
A Cleveland Browns promotional film Meet the Browns is being booked globally. A Christchurch New Zealand rubber goods employer saw it, noting the game differs from local styles but arouses interest. American football squads may form abroad, yet finding teachers remains a major hurdle.
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DiMaggio’s 56 game hit streak ends in 1941
Recaps Joe DiMaggio’s historic 56 game streak from May 16, 1941, through July 17, 1941, noting key milestones like the 45th straight game and the final double play that stopped the run. The piece recalls the Browns at St. Louis and the broader pennant chase alongside the Yankees.
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Forget Your License Plate Worries Takes Charleston Offer
A local ad promises to handle license plate matters in Charleston. It guarantees full service from submission to delivery, with personal handling for a small fee. Call today for immediate assistance.
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Connie Mack 50th anniversary among baseball greats
At a recent baseball gathering here Connie Mack marked his 50th anniversary as Philadelphia A's manager with President Clark Griffith and umpire Tom Connolly. The trio recalled 1901, the league’s first season, when Mack led the Athletics and Griffith and Connolly played key roles in the first game in Chicago. Also noted was Herb Schroeters of Michigan State, nicknamed Dad by his younger teammates.
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Winners of America's beauty titles face marriages and splits
Mrs Frances Cloyd in San Diego poses after winning a divorce amid the era of Miss America Jackie Mercer of Phoenix. The year also saw Mercer wed, reflecting a turbulent path for titleholders in beauty pageants.
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Bettors get break as UK pools end advance coupon charge
The government lifts the advance payment rule for football pools coupons, saving 10 million Britons money next year. Coupons for a 42 week season previously cost two shillings each, about 28 cents, with revenue going to pools operators. The rule aimed to curb paper use and coupons will be issued free. Also note the trade term hot nails describe small metal wedges used for anchoring in masonry.
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