Fans Blame Rickey for Dodgers Slump
New York Aug 9 fans in Brooklyn blame Branch Rickey for the Dodgers slump as Brooklyn hosts an open date. Rickey, attending an Ebbets Field event, accepts responsibility for the 10 straight losses and 13 of 14 since, citing rebuilding as cause. Dodgers sit in fourth, 4 1/2 games from first and 5 1/2 from seventh. attendance at the Boston game was 6775, the smallest Sunday crowd this season.
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Frederick Iron and Steel Crew Holds Second in City Softball
The Frederick Iron and Steel Company beat Ike Olua 5 to 1 to stay in second place in the City Softball League. Newell Esterley scattered four hits after the first inning as the losers scored their lone run. Mariz Rice and Michael opened the scoring for the Precisionists with singles, but the rally stalled. Esterley hit a homer in the sixth and Orrison and Brachey added runs. Rice Bros. Co. pitcher Michael and Esterley paired for the win.
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Alsab Fails To Win At Ragansett Park
In Ragansett Park’s summer meeting before 8,000 fans Alsab led late but was edged by Valdina Alpha with Cherrydale winning by two and a half lengths. Alsab carried top weight 124 and was badly handicapped in the feature race at Nar Ragansett.
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Sports Roundup bursts from the era with wide odds and hints
Roundup highlights stars changing weight classes and teams in flux. Lesnevich nears 190 pounds after Coast Guard bout. Lew Diamond jokes about diet. Texan Tommy Heard urged to ease Bee-Bee workload. Art Siegel stars as guest. Giants, Redskins, and Dodgers linked to prep camps and drafts. Luke Appling hits career milestone. Tom Sheehan draws big league interest. service bonds eyed for a Giants Yankees Dodgers showcase.
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Dr Pepper Team Seen State Title Contender
Officials of the State Softball Tournament in Baltimore note Frederick's Dr Pepper squad, one of two out-of-town teams, won 10-0 over Gle L. Martin's B-25 Wings. MacKehne allowed only one hit. a 15 year old standout appears in the lineup as a young pitcher or hitter. The up-State team shows hard-hitting players and can contend for the title.
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City Softball League Yesterday's Results
Murray the Winnie Baltimore Aus 2 Tal te Murray of Norwalk Conn SOIL wt itton heavyweight championship H tonight with a technical knockout over Harry Bobo of Pittsburgh now a private in the U S eee in two minutes and seven pecans the eighth round of peeaiha Li-round byut.
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Divorce Dilemma From Dorothy Dix Column
A long reader letter discusses a 32 year old Molding Man and Alylyus land aid. the wife seeks advice on divorce after a year of marital strain and infidelity. The columnist urges against coercive hold, favors divorce to protect children, and notes the emotional toll and need for peace. A second reader asks about a lover and marriage timeline, with an Arthurian tone on finality and personal choice.
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Dorothy Dix style advice on marriage and dating choices
A column featuring a reader letter and Dorothy Dix style guidance on marriage, fidelity, and social expectations. It discusses divorce, the idea of marrying for security, and the value of cooking and seamstress skills as practical traits, with humorous notes on gender roles and domestic life.
Court News Equity and Dairying Closures Across States
Equity actions list multiple divorce and maintenance filings including Lindsay Taft Jones versus Minnie May Jones and Satoma Thompson versus Merle Thompson with temporary alimony requests. Numerous marriage licenses shown, and transfers of property debts among families in Maryland West Virginia Jersey City and Virginia plus a dairy farm shutdown near Martinsburg due to labor shortages. Also notes a wartime transportation ruling restricting supplemental train service to winter resort areas for 1942.
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War Production Board urged to fix aircraft plant crisis
Lawrence Letter reports a wartime appeal to the War Production Board over a July production rise but growing plant troubles. Officials warn of misallocated manpower and engine shortages, with heavy bombers and coastal plants cited as facing delays. An urgent review and constructive fixes are promised within weeks.
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Third Front Foreseen Amid War Debate and Speculation
Fragmentary report outlines anticipated shifts in global fronts and wartime strategy, with references to political figures and military plans. The piece mentions Europe, Germany, and air power debates, alongside unrelated Hollywood notes and film industry figures.
Lillian Gish Pursues Griffith Biography Rights
Hollywood figures discuss Lillian Gish writing and starring in a film about D W Griffith under the working title Silver Glory overseen by Myron Brinig. Gish describes the project as a nostalgic tale of Hollywood with strong ties to Griffiths career and The Birth of a Nation era. Mayer, a key exhibitor, recalls backing The Life of a Nation and hints at future projects glorifying early cinema.
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Keystone Paints and Varnishes Ad
For 25 years a2 name of quality and service. CODENGS Paint Store offers brushes waxes and cleaners at 8 Court Street.
Brooklyn Outfielder Signings for War Effort Rockets Ball
A Brooklyn outfielder draft rumor notes possible signings and roster moves as players hew to wartime service, with references to coast guard duty and minor league activity in August. The piece mentions lingering team plans, a return date, and unit assignments affecting the Wedgers and Vonteers affiliations.
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