Indians and Giants Hold Slim Leads In Major Leagues
Hal Newhouser, 38, tames the Yankees for six innings helping the Indians win 4-3 to extend their lead to 14½ games over the White Sox while the White Sox defeat the Red Sox 9-1 in a doubleheader. Bobby Hofman drives in Willie Mays with a single in the 10th inning to lift the Giants over the Cubs 3-2 as Whitey Lockman homers to force a late tie.
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Indians
Giants
Hal Newhouser
Cleveland
Yankees
Newhouser
Tigers
New York
White Sox
Red Sox
Bobby Hofman
Hoyt Wilhelm
Willie Mays
Cubs
Warren Hacker
Whitey Lockman
Dodgers edge Cardinals as Hodges stars in NL action
Brooklyn tops St Louis 8-6 behind two Gil Hodges homers and RBI from Jackie Robinson Roy Campanella and Junior Gilliam to snap Harvey Haddix 10 game winning streak. Phillies sweep Braves 4-3 and 9-1 while Reds split with Pirates 9-0 and 4-3. Orioles beat Athletics 4-3 in 11 innings and 3-2 as Senators defeat Tigers 8-2.
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Davey Williams
Chicago
Foth
Dodgers
Giants
New York
Cardinals
Gil Hodges
Jackie Robinson
Roy Campanella
Junior Gilliam
Brooklyn
Harvey Haddix
Phillies
Braves
Reds
Pirates
Dick Kryhoski
Orioles
Athletics
Senators
Tigers
Club Meeting Schedule for Tuesday and Wednesday
Tuesday events include Clothing 2 and Baking 4 at 8:00 a.m. Clothing 1 and Food Preparation 1 at 10:00 a.m. Clothing 3 and 4 and Baking 1 at 1:00 p.m. State Junior Leader conference at DePauw University. Wednesday sessions cover Ellis clubs at Ellis school 8:30 a.m. Baking 1 at 1:00 p.m.
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DePauw University
Ellis
Ellis School
Ellis Club
Former Coalmont Resident Dies in Illinois
Lester McCrocklin 51 former Coalmont resident died suddenly Sunday night at his Kansas Illinois home. He was born in Farmersburg and lived most of his life in Coalmont. Survived by Naomi his widow Gary son Ruth daughter three brothers George Shelburn Archie Kentucky Larry Linton and one sister Mrs Allen Anderberg Farmersbore. Body being returned to McClanahan Funeral Home Jasonville with funeral arrangements to be announced.
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Lester McCrocklin
Coalmont
Kansas
Ill
Mr. McCrocklins
Farmersburg
Illinois
Shelburn
Archie McCrocklin
Kentucky
Larry McCrocklin
Linton
Allen Anderberg
Farmersbore
McClanahan Funeral Home
Jasonville
Seven Marriage Licenses Issued by County Clerk
Greene circuit court clerk reports seven marriage licenses issued over the weekend. Recipients include Irvin Gallagher Hymera Bessie Mahan Sullivan Ronald Keller Lyons Cathryn Winters Switz City Cordell Hill Greta Collins Carrier Mills Joseph Clayton Viola Cullison Koleen Fred Campbell Linton Doris Lee Sheets Bloomfield James Morgan Grace Shields Lyons Otis Thomas New Palestine Loretta Durrett Freedom.
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Greene Circuit
Marreport
Grace E. Shields
Lyons
Otis Thomas
New Palestine
Loretta Durrett
Freedom
Notice of Administration in Greene County Indiana
In the Greene County Circuit Court Indiana El Tannehill appointed administrator of the Willard Co Sourwine estate. All persons with claims against the estate must file in six months from first publication or be forever barred. Dated Bloomfield Indiana June 24 1954. Clerk Frankie Justus Jr. Attorney J Raymond Powell 6/28-7/5.
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Circuit Court
Greene County
Indiana
el- Tannehill
Willard Co. Sourwine
Bloomfield
Frankie Justus, JR
J. Raymond Powell
Smokers in 50-70 Age Group Show Higher Death Rates
CUYLER HAMMOND of New York and Dr. Daniel Horn of New York announced at the American Medical association convention in San Francisco that male smokers aged 50 to 70 have a higher death rate from cancer and heart disease than non-smokers. The report is by the American Cancer Society research division and is based on 187 766 men aged 50 70 International.
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Cuyler Hammond
New York
Aerican Medical Association
San Francisco
Daniel Horn
American Cancer Society
Linton and Cascades Golfers Tie In Inter-Club Match
The Linton and Bloomington Cascades battled to a 33 33 tie at the Municipal course in an inter club match yesterday afternoon. Bill Williams led Linton with an even par 72 while Dale Durnil of Cascades carded 72. Moon Mullins and Earl Neeley contributed strong scores for their teams, and upcoming return match is set for Sept 12 at the Cascades course.
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Linton
Bloomington Cascades
Bill Williams
Dale Durnil
Cascades
Kenny Ballard
Bill Pirtle
Moon Mullins
Indiana
Earl Neeley
Hess and Johnson Compete In Indiana Junior Golf
Linton’s Bobby Hess and Sherell Johnson Jr lead in state tourney qualifying at Purdue South course in Lafayette. Hess posted 78 and 73 for 151 in Wabash Valley results, while Johnson shot 82 and 85 for 167. Warren Artz of Terre Haute won the event with 140.
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Linton
Bobby Hess
Sherell Johnson Jr
Lafayette
Rea Park
Terre Haute
Young Hess
Young Johnson
Warren Artz
Ind
Indiana
Purdue South
Jim Vitou
South Bend
Korea
The
Marines
Joe Campbell
Anderson
Don Essig
Indianapolis
Steve Schmutzler
Huntingburg
Bill Redding
Logansport
Major League Standings Snapshot
Cincinnati leads with 9 to 0 over Pittsburgh in first. Pittsburgh edged Cincinnati 4-3 in a later game. Brooklyn tops St Louis 8-6 while New York 3 Chicago 2. 10 innings noted. Philadelphia 4 Milwaukee 3 and Philadelphia 2 Milwaukee 1 final scores shown.
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Cincinnati
Pittsburgh
Brooklyn
St. Louis
New York
Chicago
Philadelphia
Milwaukee
Infantryman in Korea Has Rawest Deal
Four years after the 38th Parallel conflict began, U S infantrymen in Korea face the toughest conditions and longest tours, with few comforts or mail from home, while other branches share some burdens but enjoy more perks.
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Korea
INS
38Th Parallel
Germanium leaf oscillator guides lifeboat rescues at sea
A germanium leaf two ten-thousandths of an inch thick can form an oscillator attached to lifeboats. When seawater contacts it, the device emits radio signals to help rescuers locate people in distress. The piece highlights rail, truck, water and air transport moving over 250 million packages annually in the United States.
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United States
Sweikert Wins Salem Car Race In Close Sprint Finish
Sweikert led all the way to win the 30-lap sprint car feature at Salem Raceway before 6,500 fans in 10 minutes 43 seconds. Bob Scott finished second with Don Freeland third, followed by Larry Crockett and Johnny Boyd among others. Troy Ruttman was a heat winner and fastest qualifier. Scott and Boyd also won heats.
Baltimore Edges Philadelphia In 11 Inning Tilt
The Orioles defeated the Phillies 4 to 3 in 11 innings, then followed with a 3 to 2 win over Philadelphia. The scoreline shows Cleveland 4 New York 3, Washington 8 Detroit 2, Boston 2 Chicago 1 in the first round, and Chicago 9 Boston 1 in the second.
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Baltimore
Philadelphia
Cleveland
New York
Washington
Detroit
Boston
Chicago
Terre Haute Stages Tight 2-0 Softball Victory
The Peerless Cleaners of Terre Haute defeated Linton All-stars 2-0 at High School Park. Pitcher Bobo Bennett allowed two hits while Linton’s George Jones gave up three safeties. Linton made three errors in the tight game.
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Peerless Cleaners
Terre Haute
Linton
Underground Rail Networks In Pennsylvania Coal Mines Lead Surface Tracks
A historical note highlights that in Pennsylvania coal mines more miles of railroad track lie underground than exist on the state’s surface. The statement underscores extensive mining transportation systems and the scale of subterranean infrastructure.
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Pennsylvania
State
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Linton, Inc
Phone 145
U.S
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Kennedy's
Lawn Boy Power
ROACH
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Lyons Equipment CO
Lyons, Ind
M. J. Aikin & Sons
New Home Furnishing Co
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Granny Hamner
Granny
King Features Syndicate
Geatches
Elson’s Jewelers
Ernest Borel
Lloyd Rollison
George Greene
Mike Trott
Kenny Smithly
Victor Briggs
Lester LaDuke
Bill Tubby
Walter Wakefield
Bill Cravens
Willard Truitt
Albert Truitt
Dickie O’brien
Ross Miller
Hess and Johnson
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State of New Jersey
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Outpost Harry
15Th Infantry Regiment
Frigidaire
Lyons Electric CO
Sweikert
Salem
Rhodenbeck Bros
Main Street
Linton Sporting Goods
Wright Brothers
N. Main
Merry Tiller
A. Smith
West Linton James
Baxley
Hixson & Sahm
Hi-Way
ABC Gas & Electric CO
Rice
N.W
Formica
B & F Photo Service
Utterback
Eureka Chevrolet Company
Risher
Home Loan & Finance CO
N. Main St
Roland W. Ament
Osborne’s
Blue Bell Jeans
Blue Bell Wranglers
Osborne
Dress Shop
No. Main St
Giuffre
Buick
W. Vincennes St
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