Red Sox cruise to 18 2 win as Cor nelius spins four hitter
Muscatine's Red Sox broke a 3 2 lead after six innings scoring 15 runs in the seventh and eighth to beat the Legion Juniors 18 2. Walt Cornelius pitched a four hitter with 12 strikeouts through six while Eddie Taber Dick Whitman and Del Clarke each provided key hits in a 19 hit attack. Legion Juniors saw their first Iowa City game washed out by rain and coach Walt Kochneff expects a reschedule. The Red Sox next play League field at 3 30 p m Sunday against Wapello with practice set again Thursday at 5 30 p m.
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Carl Scheib
Dave Philley
Joe Tipton
Dick Fowler
Pat Mullin
Tigers
Irv Noren
Washington
Reading Dirt Track Fire Injures 500 Race Winner
Reading, Pa. Pi-Lee Wai, Indianapolis 500 winner, burned badly in a Reading dirt track race on Memorial Day weekend. Wallard, in his first dirt race this year, finished fourth before his car burst into flames on the home stretch. He suffered severe burns and faced a prolonged hospital stay.
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Irving Berlin Home Overlooks New United Nations HQ
Irving Berlin's Beekman Place residence in New York stands adjacent to the newly built United Nations headquarters, underscoring the cultural landmark's proximity to global diplomacy in the city.
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The
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Join The Army Opportunity Ad Promotes Career Training
A wartime recruitment pitch highlights benefits of joining the Army. It emphasizes clothing, housing, meals, and free medical and dental care while training and studying for a future career either in the Army or civilian life.
Tonite’s YMCA Softball Schedule
At 6 30 Kent Feed faces Huttig Oregon and Zion Lutheran meets Phils Cities Service Weed. At 8 15 Smith Concrete clashes with Broads Weed in tonight’s card.
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Playground Baseball Loops Schedule For Muscatine
Fred G Messenger announces summer playground baseball returns in Muscatine. Midget league ages 9 11 plays 9 30 a m. Junior league ages 12 14 plays 1 15 p m. Regular games start June 25. enrollment cards required. Daily Vacation Bible School practice follows a park by date with 1 p m Midgets and 2 15 p m Juniors sessions.
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Diamond Symbol Refined by National Geographic Society
The National Geographic Society says the diamond has long stood for constancy and purity through the ages, reinforcing its emblematic status in culture and jewelry.
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Diamonds come from South Africa and Belgium Con- Zo mines
The article notes most gem diamonds originate in South Africa while industrial diamonds are sourced from the Belgian Congo region. It highlights two major diamond supply hubs and contrasts gem versus industrial cuts.
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Terre Haute Tops Three I Race After Split with Quad Cities
Terre Haute clung to the league lead after a weekend split with Quad Cities as Cedar Rapids swept Evansville. Quad Cities won 7-2 in the Sunday game while Terre Haute lost the nightcap 7-2 after taking the opener 3-2. Cedar Rapids swept Evansville 4-0 and 7-6.
Biggest Homer Spree of Year In Big Leagues
Major league batters posted their season high spree as eight doubleheaders yielded 30 home runs. Luke Easter of the Cleveland Indians led with three and pitchers contributed four homers, including Harry Brecheen, Bob Lemon, Carl Scheib, and Al Sima.
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Starfish and cousins dredged from deep ocean bottoms
Starfish and brittle stars have been dredged from two mile ocean bottoms, revealing deep sea specimens collected during the expedition. The finds include various starfish species and related echinoderms, suggesting a richer deep water ecosystem than previously documented.
Washington Square Potter's Field Recalled in History
Washington Square once housed a potter's field noted in local lore as a burial site. The old burial ground is tied to the area's early urban memory and civic development.
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Streak of the Week highlights many MLB shifts
The American league and National league streaks drive a volatile baseball week. Cleveland and Philadelphia post strong wins while Pittsburgh and Brooklyn suffer setbacks as teams chase or lose long runs. Notable games feature Feller, Easter, and DiMaggio among others in a busy standings snapshot.
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Bouts Set for 8:30 Tonight at Jefferson Gym
Promoter George Long confirms three men’s bouts will proceed at Jefferson Gym tonight at 8:30 despite last minute changes. The card features Gorgeous George vs The Angel in the main event and Mae Hutton vs Hillbilly Kate replacing Violet Ray who left Knoxville due to a family illness. Other matches include The Black Secret vs The Red Secret and Stan Karolyi vs Maurice Robert.
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Rookie Phenoms Not So Hot Now Mantle Beached
New York reports show Mickey Mantle and Willie Mays struggling after fast starts. Mantle has not a hit in 20 at bats, dropping his average to .261 and he was benched for the first time this season. Mays has five hits in 36 at bats for a .137 clip, though he doubled twice in Sunday’s opener against the Cardinals.
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Three-I League May Expand To Eight Teams
The Three-I League discussed expanding from six to eight teams next year with potential sites in Burlington Iowa Springfield Illinois and Lafayette Indiana. Officials rejected raising veteran rosters from eight to ten and tabled increases to the per club salary limit. Umpire salaries rose to 25 monthly except Jack Haddad at 410. A baseball Olympics was approved and Davenport led in attendance with 25 676 over 15 home games. The fall meeting is set for November 18-19 at Cedar Rapids.
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Rabbit's Feet Giveaway Aims to Break Lopat Jinx
15 000 fans entering Municipal Stadium will receive a rabbit foot charm to spur the Cleveland Indians against lefty Ed Lopat who has won eight straight for the Yankees. Cleveland has not beaten Lopat in 11 tries dating back to June 17 1949. The club imported charms from New York after a reader’s Beat Lopat ideas suggestion.
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New York
Baroque Barrel Organ Originated in Europe
The barrel organ or hurdy gurdy, once a street musician favorite, began in 18th century Europe as a refined instrument for high society drawing rooms in England and France.
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France
Theodore Roosevelt A Prolific American Writer
Theodore Roosevelt was a prolific author with a bibliography spanning about 5 000 items reflecting his extensive literary output and public service.
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