Dickey quits post as Yankees manager after short run
Detroit Sept 12 UP Bill Dickey a famed catcher turned manager told New York Yankees GM Larry MacPhail he will not be a candidate for the 1947 job. The slumping Yankees, lagging behind the Detroit Tigers, failed to match Boston Red Sox pace and McCarthy resigned after a long career. The team dropped four straight and opened a series in Detroit to seek a rebound.
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Bill Dickey
New York Yankees
Larry MacPhail
Dickey
MacPhail
Yankee
Joe McCarthy
Yankees
Boston Red Sox
McCarthy
Detroit ‘Tigers
Air Reserve training unit at Adams Field becomes base detachment
In Little Rock on September 12 the Air Forces Air Reserve training unit at Adams Field ceased functioning as such and became a base and service detachment. Plans were announced to move the unit to Ellington Field in Houston. Col. R W Warren, the commander, has departed for Ellington, with most personnel to follow. Inter Capt Wayne K Hinkle was named commander of the detachment remaining. A mysterious submerged valley was discovered between England and Europe in the North Sea.
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Little Rock
Ith Air Forces Air Reserve
Adams Field
Ellington Field
Houston
Tex
Army
R. W. Warren
Ellington
Inter
Wayne K. Hinkle
England
Europe
North Sea
National Amateur Calf championship match play review
In a day of uncertain results Skee Riegel of Upper Darby Pa joined the growing list of medalists who failed to win through match play Smiley I Quick of Inglewood Calif ousted the record setting medalist in the second round after earlier round battles Quick beat Henry Martell of Canada Riegel faced Robert N Babbish of Royal Oak Mich and Quick met Alpheus Winter Jr of Bridgeport Conn Cary Middlecott of Memphis Tenn faced Howard Everitt of Philadelphia Bud Ward of Spokane Wash defeated John Sierge Watchung N J in an 18th hole marathon then edged Frank Stranahan of Toledo 2 up in the lower bracket Willits of Kansas City Mo teamed with Gordon S Park of Glen Ridge N J for a late round push.
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Skee Riegel
Upper Darby
Smiley I. Quick
Inglewood
Calif
Riegels Nemisis
Quick
Riegel
Smiley
Henry Martell
Robert N. Babbish
Royal Oak
Mich
Alpheus Winter, Jr
Bridgeport
Philadelphia
Marvin Bud Ward
Tillist
Spokane
Wash
John Sierge
Watchung
LN. J
Frank Stranahan
Toledo
Robert W. Willits
Kansas City
Gordon S. Park
Glen Ridge
N. J
Hempstead's Huge Melons Attract National Publicity
Hempstead County watermelons have long fueled Hope's publicity, and this season shipments reach as far as Oregon and California. Terrell Cornelius ships melons nationwide, with letters praising Arkansas grown fruit. Governors and officials in Texas Oklahoma and California receive 100 pounders, 114 pounders, and Bayount Triumphs to showcase Hempstead County’s famed melons. The crop supports local economy, draws national attention, and cements Hope as a watermelon hub.
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Oregon
California
Arkansas
Hempstead Boys
Terrell Cornelius
Cornellius
Ben Laney
al Weatherford
Texas
Parker County
Lel Kream Whitney
Thie
Herman GC
Nami
American Legion of Texas
Galveston
Mr. Savage
Berry
Waterloo
Cornelius
Pittsburg
Dayton
Ohlo
Anstot
Burlington
Iowa
Herlang
Calif
Little Mock
TH. B. Bennett
Oklahoma A & M
M Bennett
Sooner State Institution
Hampstead
Hempstead
Hope, Ark
Hemp Istend
Price Control Debate Echoes Across Agricultural Talks
A fragmented report recalls ongoing battles over price control and decontrol in farming markets. Officials express concern that cooperative networks struggle to operate under shifting policies and market pressures.
Opposition to Germany’s prosperous future at Peace Conference
Frenett official at Peace Conference voices opposition to terms that would guarantee a strong prosperous Germany, stressing the need for assurances before accepting postwar arrangements.
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Frenett
Mrs Judson Heads On Louisiana and Tennessee Visit
Mrs Anna Judson left Thursday for a visit with relatives and friends in Haynesville and Shang [al]g Louisiana. Mr and Mrs W B Ruggles and daughters Wanda and Lucille and sons Don and Jack left Thursday for a vacation visit with relatives in Tennessee Kentucky and Alabama.
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Dale Wilson
St. Louis
Chicago
Anna Judson
Haynesville
Shangalg
Louisiana
W. B. Ruggles
Wanda Ruggles
Lucille Ruggles
Don
Jack
Tennessee
Kentucky
Alnons
Proof of Devotion and the Toiling Husband
A damaged excerpt contrasts wives who lament words over deeds with husbands who toil to provide and stay with them. It argues that a man who spends his life at work and home duties is the strongest symbol of devotion, challenging the notion of neglected affection. The text reflects early 20th century views on marriage and loyalty.
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Concord
N. H
Keith BP
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Riht
Billy
Sam
Matt
Sweetheart
Darling
Angel Face
Cabbage
Maria
Thal
Glida
Friend Vite
Sweetuins
Mary Jane
The
Bell Syndicate
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