Sizzling Sox Keep on Rolling
Chicago White Sox roar to a 32 11 record and 14 2 road mark led by Minnie Minoso and Nellie Fox atop the league batting list. Paul Richards shuffles eight starters in eight games striking out Senators in two game breather wins as Dorish Kretlow fire a pair of shutouts. Dodgers and Reds win tight games as Sox gain on Yankees in four game set.
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New York
Minnie
Orestes
Minnie) Minoso
Nelson
Nellie
Chicago
Paul Richards
Harry Dorish
Lou Kretlow
Randy Gumpert
Saul Aggovin
Billy Pierce
Howie
Judson
Joe Dobson
Kf Holcombe
Dorish
Kretlow
Senators
Orish
Browns
Richar
Sisroserese Ne Taraee
Sox
Yankees
Boston
Detroit
Cleveland
Athletics
Lou Brissie
Brooklyn
Cardinals
Preacher Roe
Dodgers
Reds
Giants
Pittsburgh
Vern Bickrod
Philadelphia
Bubba Church
Bowser Invents Gasoline Pump in Fort Wayne 1885
Sylvanus F. Bowser of Fort Wayne Indiana invented the gasoline pump in 1885. This device streamlined fuel delivery and laid groundwork for modern gas station operations.
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Sylvanus F. Bowser
Fort Wayne, Ind
Standings and Scores From Yesterday in Baseball Leagues
Yesterday results show Brooklyn 2 St Louis 1, Cincinnati 5 New York 4, Philadelphia 7 Chicago 1, Boston 5 Pittsburgh 0, Chicago 5 Washington 0, Cleveland 6 Philadelphia 3, Boston 5 Detroit 3, New York 7 St Louis 5. American League games Milwaukee 7 Columbus 3, Kansas City 1 Toledo 0, Minneapolis at Indianapolis postponed, St Paul at Louisville postponed.
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Brooklyn
St. Louis
Cincinnati
New York
Philadelphia
Chicago
Boston
Pittsburgh
Washington
Cleveland
Detroit
Milwaukee
Columbus
Kansas City
Toledo
Minneapolis
Indianapolis
St. Paul
Louisville
Brooklyn Oboe
Cincinnati ____ en
St. Louis Coe Ae
New York Ona
Boston S
Sanece
Wwe
Ah de Me
Baseball Contest Set for Sunday at High School Park
Lintho Merchants will face a Broomfield team Sunday afternoon at the High School park diamond, after tonight’s game with a Sandborn club was canceled. Lefty Bright, Bloomfield’s noted pitcher, will start for the county seat team. Bright previously hurled a no hit game for Indiana Central in Indianapolis. Game time is 2 30 p.m.
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Lintho Merchants
Sandborn
Merchants
High School Park Diamond
Lowery Millick
Guy McNew
Bright
Bloomfield Moundsman
Indiana Central
Indianapolis
Baltimore and Ohio Timeline Marks Early Railroad Timetable
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad issued its first timetable in 1830, marking an early milestone in American rail travel. In 1878, fruit spraying methods were introduced to protect crops, signaling advances in agricultural protection.
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Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Admiral and Seaman Hat Exchange Tall Tale
A mid Pacific scene features Admiral John Reeves Jr a strict dress enforcer aboard a naval ship who removes a seaman’s frayed hat. The seaman retorts by snatching the admiral’s cap and hurling them both overboard after a pause the admiral offers a playful deal buy me a new cap and I will buy you one.
Lawrence Track Sets Midget Races
Midget races are scheduled Sunday nights at Lawrence County Speedway near Lawrenceville Illinois after the fifth mile oval opened its 1951 season last Sunday. The resurfaced track on highway 50 between Vincennes and Lawrenceville is praised as fast and smooth. About twenty eight to thirty midgets are expected to race Sunday night June 10.
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Lawrence County
Lawrenceville
Ill
Highway 50
Vincennes
Little Betty Team to Play Hymera Sunday
The Little Betty baseball team with a 3 0 record will face Hymera at the Little Betty diamond west of Dagger Sunday afternoon. The previous Sunday game was rained out and the rematch is set for 2 30 p m.
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Little Betty
Hymera
Little Betty Diamond West of Dagger
Electric cabs arrive in New York in 1897 era
In 1897 New York witnessed the introduction of electric cabs. The move marks an early shift toward electric-powered urban transport, reflecting technological advances of the period.
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New York
Social Roundup at North Bucktown Events and Visits
Recent guests include Mr. and Mrs. Jack Cottingham of Casey Illinois Elmer Marquart of Olney Illinois Sgt Dale Jacobs of Camp Atterbury plus Mr. and Mrs Bert Anderson of Harvey Illinois. Family visits, birthday celebration for John Levandoski, church revival upcoming June 10 and a Jericho South meeting.
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Charles Jacobs
Jack Cottingham
Casey, Lll
Elmer Marquart
Olney
Sgt
Dale Jacobs
Camp Atterbury
Bert Anderson
Harvey, III
Harvey, Ill
George Fordice
Gloria
John Levandoski
Willie Morris
Kathlene
Georgia Marie Stanton
Chicago, Il
Laurence Brewer
New Castle
Theodore Justice
Hubert Hale
Indianapolis
Bertha Hale
Linton
Harry Hale
South Bend
Claud Foster
Larry
Lily Hale
Sullivan Hospital
Sam Dickie
Toledo
Ohio
Paul Hutchinson
Juanita Davidson
Ed Davidson
Robert Price
Leslie Dunbar
Harvey Cobb
Anderson
Donald Pahmier
Lem Good
Judy Bedwell
Muncie
Paul L. Pahmier
Charley L. Pahmier
Columbus
Clarence Mayfield
Arkansas
Mack Mayfield
Elvie Mayfield
Beverly
Brenda
Cora Fordice
William Moore
Dagger
Cecil Burch
Darrell Burch
Ralph Cox
Peggy Squires
Billie Squires
Carol Squires
Larry Foster
Gloria Fordice
Jericho
CIC
Mt. Mariah
Wayne Cox
Peggie Squires
Kathlene Morris
Florence King
Nancy King
Wallace Owens
Lar
Driver balks at superstition on rural road
In Savannah Tennessee a driver halted after spotting a black object by the roadside. He picked up the item and moved it to the far side before continuing, according to a brief village note.
Roadmaster Dreams and Room for Comfort Get You Upgraded
Many buyers seek a better car and a ROADMASTER promises greater space comfort and luxury. Experience its double depth cushions refined fabrics and smooth ride as you discover how affordable upgrading can be. Equipment accessories and trim may vary without notice.
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Ralph Houk
Phil Rizzuto
Bobby Brown
Dom Dimaggio
Red Sox
Roe
Tom Pohalsky
Carl Furillo
Ted Wilks
Bickred
Ralph Kiner
Buddy Kerr
Willard Marshall
Sid Gordon
Earl Torgeson
Braves
Church
Eddie Waitkus
Dick Sisler
Philly
Andy Pafko
White Sox
Bennett Cerf
Chris Morley
King Features
Iself
Kroger
Linton Milk CO
Ronson and Evans
Sunbeam
Schick
Elson
FORD
Linton Motor Sales, Inc
A” St, N
Mason & Hamlin Janssen
Gulbransen
Betsy Ross
Lester
R. W. Cadwell Music House
North Court St
Sullivan
Ind
Room Amie
Axminster
Bigelow-Sanford
Sombles
Dick Stayton
N. Main
Spyros S. Skouras
St. Patrick's Cathedral
Jane Feldman
Stamford
Conn
International
North Bucktown
Dora Bedwell
Miss la Verne
Nancy Thompson
Guy Ray
Shester Jackson
Ry Foster
Gk Fordice
Owen King
Balks
Savannah, Tenn
U.P
John Y. Bowen
Eureka
Indiana
ITSA
J. Taylor
ABC N
Roadmaster
Custon
BUICK
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