Grand Slam Homer Wins For Browns
The St. Louis Browns beat the Red Sox 6 to 5 in Boston on August 15 behind Vernon Stephens 14th home run a grand slam and a late five run burst. Yank Terry faltered in the sixth as Brownies rallied for four hits and two passes to seize their AL lead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
St. Louis Browns
Vernon Stephens
Red Sox
Brownies
Sox
Yank Terry
Gene Moore
al Zarilla
Mark Christman
Moore
Terry
Browns
Milt Byrnes
Stephens
Red Barrett
Zarilia
R. H. Ece
St. Louis
National League Results and Today’s MLB Schedule
Yesterday Chicago defeated Philadelphia 4 to 1 and St. Louis beat Brooklyn 6 to 3 while Cincinnati topped New York 6 to 3 Pittsburgh won 7 to 5 over Boston. Today Boston visits Chicago Brooklyn at Cincinnati New York at St. Louis Philadelphia at Pittsburgh. Grant leaves home as Cary Grant parts from Barbara Hutton after two years due to incompatibility underscores.
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Philadelphia
St. Louis
Brooklyn
Cincinnati
New York
Pittsburgh
Boston
Chicago
Grant
Hollywood
Cary Grant
Brentwood Mansion
Woolworth
Barbara Hutton
L. Pet. St. Lows
Dual-role coaches in pro sports Rare in major leagues
WHITNEY MARTIN notes Chattanooga Lookouts manager Scrappy Moore may coach both football and baseball at once for the University of Chattanooga. He recalls few major league figures who doubled in two big sports, citing Hugo Bezdek and a few others, with seasons and roles overlapping yet rarely shared by baseball and football specialists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitney Martin
New York
Scrappy Moore
Chattanooga Lookouts
Southern Association
Atlantic
University of Chattanooga
Moore
Knute Rockne
Notre Dame
Hugo Bezdek
Pittsburgh Pirates
Penn State
Connie Mack
Bill Stewart
Chicago Blackhawks
Charley Moran
Centre College
Ernie Quigley
University of Kansas
Pollution Toll in Monocacy River Sparks City Debate
The Monocacy River near the city’s disposal plant suffers renewed fish deaths from likely Camp Detrick runoff. Officials urge city plant staffing on weekends, improved sewage handling, and cooperation with the War Department to prevent future pollution while noting the State Health Department and Game and Inland Fish Commission lack enforcement power over the city.
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Monocacy
Frank L. Bentz
State Game and Inland Fish Commission
Benjamin Phebus
Camp Detrick
Sportsmon
Camp
State Health Department
Game and Inland Fish Commission
War Department
Wounded Lieut Martin P Alexander Wounded in France
Wounded First Lieut Martin P Alexander from Middletown was struck in action July 30 in France and is now hospitalized in England. He is the son of Mr and Mrs M P Alexander of Middletown.
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Martin P Alexander
Middletown
France
England
Alexander
M. P. Alexander
New Rules To Help Football Eastern Inter collegiate
Eastern Intercollegiate Football Association adopts new rules to open up the game and boost spectator interest. Penn coach George Munger expects possible national adoption and says Penn could use them this fall. Temple's Ray Morrison notes potential conflicts with Tennessee if agreements differ. Big Ten has no changes.
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Philadelphia
Eastern Intercollegiate Football Association
George Munger
University of Pennsylvania
Munger
Penn
Michigan
Duke
Big Ten
Ray Morrison
Temple University
Temple
Tennessee
Morrison
National Football Rules Committee
Seven Navy Players Ruled Out Of All Star Game
Chicago August 15 Seven players named to the college All Star football squad that will face the Chicago Bears at Dyche Stadium on August 30 have been ruled out by the Ninth Naval District. Navy personnel cannot play due to a 48 hour absence ban. Players affected include Bill Daley Bill Godwin Meredith Cushing Alex Kapter Vick Schleich Jim White and Ziggy Czarobski.
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Chicago
Chicago Bears
Dyche Stadium
Naval District
Naval Service
Arthur S. Carpender
Navy Department
Navy
Bill Daley
Michigan
Minnesota
Bill Godwin
Georgia
Meredith Cushing
Cornell
Alex Kapter
Northwestern
Vick Schleich
Nebraska
Jim White
Ziggy Czarobski
Notre Dame
City Softball League Second Round Report
Mrs Tina F McDevitt administratrix of the estate of her late husband Guy H McDevitt reported personal property valued at 300 pounds. The case was before the Orphans Court on Tuesday in Frederick Route 5. Only game today in the Dr Pepper series features Derrick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tina F. McDevitt
Frederick
Orphans Court
Guy H. McDevitt
Apathy Toward Stream Pollution Noted by Officials
A harsh view of public indifference to Monocacy pollution highlights a failure to value fish life beyond monetary terms. Officials’ remarks reveal a lax stance on responsibility, underscoring that some losses cannot be measured in dollars and cents.
Dr Pepper Repeats As Champion In City League Final
Dr Pepper, defending City Softball League champion, won the 1944 title by defeating Frederick Tailoring Co. 10-4 at Baker Park, clinching the second half and making a playoff unnecessary. Battlers led the first half with 13 wins and one loss, while both finalists were 10-3 as the final game opened. The Tailors, aided by Battlers errors, fell behind in the third frame as Dr Pepper surged with timely hits and defensive miscues. The season ends with Dr Pepper securing its fifth consecutive championship. trophy and individual awards will be announced soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Pepper
Frederick Tailoring Co
Baker Park
Battlers
Holland
Brandenburg
Swomley
Ramsburg
Orrison
Garrett
Moore
M. Cline
Tailors
Detrick
Dr. Pepper AB
R. H. O. A. E. Holland
Dodger Sport Wachter
St Louis
St. P. Lutz
O of Louis Cardinals
Cline
Kehne
Brooklyn
Dodgers
Ted Wilks
Falconer
Tailors - E
Fox
C. Seks
Haines
Cinecin
Wagner
Nati
Hapesly
Les Webber
Esterly
P. Ginals
James
Hargett
Stan Musial
W. Garrett
Lay
Don Wagner
Pirates Ninth In Row Beats Braves 7 5 In Boston
Pittsburgh wins ninth straight by defeating Boston 7 5 to sweep the five game series. A three run rally in the eighth keyed the victory as Cubs and Reds chase for second place. Xavier Rescigno credited with the win, Ira Hutchinson charged with the loss in relief.
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Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh Pirates
Boston Braves
Bucs
Cincinnati Reds
Cubs
Xavier Rescigno
Art Cuccurullo
Ira Hutchinson
Armando Cardoni
Johnny Hutchings
Braves
Boston
Cardoni
Hutchison
Hutchings
Hofferth
Cuccurulla
Rescigno
Strineevich
Lopez
Giants
Cincinnati
Tommy de la Cruz
New York Giants
Miam
Fla
Reds
Pittsburghers
New York
R HE
Feldman
Lombardi de la Cruz
Mueller
American League scores and upcoming matchups listed
The recap shows New York 3 Chicago 1, St. Louis 6 Boston 5, Detroit 3 Philadelphia 2, Cleveland 1 Washington 0 through 11 innings. Upcoming games feature Chicago at Washington, St. Louis at Philadelphia, Cleveland at New York, and Detroit at Boston.
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New York
Chicago
St. Louis
Boston
Detroit
Philadelphia
Cleveland
Washington
Louis
Devil Diver Wins After Bold Finish in Spectator Race
New York August 15 Devil Diver wins as Princequilla from Boone Hall Stables trails late. Webber replaced by Warren during a three-run Cardinal uprising. Brooklyn and St. Louis scored early, but Devil Diver sealed the win in the final innings with Wilks and W Cooper driving the effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Warren
Webber
Cardinal
Ith
Brooklyn
St. Loui
Warren
Qwen. Wilks
W Cooper
Devil Diver
New York
Boone Hall
Princequilla
Payne Whitney
Executors Sale of Elizabeth D Warley Personal Property
By decree of the Orphans Court of Frederick County the executors plan a public sale of Elizabeth D Warley’s personal property at 37 East Third Street Frederick MD on August 19 1944 at 1 PM. Items include a General Motors Frigidaire stove grand piano Fada radio settee walnut wardrobes and extensive bric brac among other household goods. Cash terms. inspection Friday 7:20 to 9:40 PM and day of sale 8 0 to 1. Executors Dorothy F McBride James H Harris. Auctioneer Emmett Bowlus. Attorney Richard E Zimmerman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orphans Court
Frederick County
East Third Street
Frederick
Maryland
Elizabeth D Warley
General Motors
Dorothy F McBride
James H Harris
Elizabeth D. Harley
Emmett Bowlus
Richard E. Zimmerman
Public Sale Notices Include Farm and Real Estate Auctions
Multiple estate sales listed across Frederick County Maryland with real estate and personal property. Auctions feature farming equipment, dairy cattle, horses, household goods, and significant tracts of land on dates August 14 August 30 September 1 and September 5 1944 with terms including cash deposits and installments subject to court decrees. Local bidders invited with parcels near Good Intent and Woodville area described in detail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Feagaville
Frederick
Jefferson
Guernsey
McCornick-Deering
McCormick-Deering
Syracuse
Jamesway
Philco Cadio
Middleburg
Jownsville
Ladiesburg
Maryland
E.W.T
Assignees of Mortgagee Public Sale in Frederick MD
Public sale of valuable real estate in Frederick County Maryland to satisfy mortgage default. Two parcels described on South Market Street and East All Saints Street with detailed chain of title and parcels known as Nos 46 to 50 South Market Street and 21 East All Saints Street plus an adjacent North Market parcel. Sale set for Friday September 1 1944 at 11 AM at the Frederick County Court House with deposits required and ratification by Circuit Court. Trustees and auctioneers appointed with terms including cash or promissory note options and costs borne by purchaser.
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Circuit Court
Frederick County
George McKenzie
John McKenzie
James F. McKenzie
Tuscarora
Maryland
Court House
Frederick City
Edgewood
High Knob
Sprmnas
Sitle
Andrew J Heller
James E McKenzie
James FE McKenzie
George Shaefler
W. LP
Fohn
John Jacob Mann
John BR
Rocky Springs
Gamsbrill Park
Nathan O
Fleet Ro
U. S. Internal Revenue
Linton McSherry
Amos A. Holter
Cirieult’ Court
R. Francis Sappington
Sidney 5 Sappington, Jr
Walkersville
Woodaboro
Sidney 5 Sappington
Sidney Sappington
Office of Register of Wills
Princeton Buckey
Glade Valley
Woodsboro-Johnsville
Johnsville State Road
Sidney
Sappington
WIT
D. Princeton Buckley
Frederick
Liberty Distect
Hfe
Sidney S. Sappington
Brad
Joy T Rippeon
Sapplneton
Woodville
Jacob C. Trostle
R Francis Sappington
South Market
East All Saints Streets
Frank H. Despeaux
Nantie S. Despeaux
David F. Davis
Bertha C. Davis
Abram Kempe Kerler
Jacob Rohrbach
Margaret FE. S Hood
Fierick County
iMouse Dane
Prederck City
Prederick County
Mort Kage
South Market Street
Fredericktown
Calvin Page
James M. Hood
Amid City
E. $. Goodwin
Charles E Cole
Richard H. Sheckeila
Robert Wallace
Charles A. Windigier
David F Davis
Edward Kessler
Stella Keasler
Follo
C. B Cline
Margaret E. 8. Hood
Vitla
Register of Wills
C. Burr Artz
Morgangees
A. Grant Hooper
Theresa Train Mathing
Ariana Belt Arnold
Florence Trail
Washington Road
Daniel L. Fisher
Charles E Trail
Charles E. Trail
Mary Cronice
Gideon D. Cronice
Charles E
Hermitage
Frank W. Rothenhoefer
Bertha Trail
Valley View
Baker's Valley Road
Earl _Stup
Charles £ E
Charles © Trail
F. Granville i Thomas
Granville” Thomas
U. S
Charles McC
Mathias
D. Princeton Buckey
William M. Storm
Paul W Knox
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Bill Zuber
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Jimmy Dykes
Pale Hose
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Guy Cartright
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Frank Crosetti
R. HH. E
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Zuber
Hemsley
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Hal Newhouser
Dizzy Trout
Detroit Tigers
Philadelphia Athletics
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A’s
Joe Orengo
Roger Cramer
Eddie Mayo
Stubby Overmire
Irv Hall
Hal Epps
R. H.E
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Overmire
Trout
Richards
Berry
Hamlin
Hayes
Tribe
Nats Washington
Ken Keltner
al Smith
Dutch Leonard
Keltner
Cleveland Ave
Smith
Schlueter
Rosar
Leonard
Ferrell
Lieut
Martin P. Alexander
City Softball League
Fred. Tailors
LL Pet
Detrick E
Wolfpack
Detrick Navy
Detrick O
Everedy
AGATA
Wacs
THE
SAD Sack Theatre Guild
Swamley
Wachter
Gardner
Curry
Donsife
Shaw
Pirates
Phils
Chicago Cubs
Philadelphia Phils
R. HE
Gerheauser
Karl
Peacock
Vandenberg
Holm
Keystone House & Sparn
Nicodemus
N. Court St
Maxwell Anderson
ST Mark
Janine Baxter
William Bythe
Michael O'Sheart
NE ‘ 20- Century-Fox Picture
Whitney
Belmont Park
Eddie Atcarea
Princequillo
William
Rippeon
Keymar, Md
Harry Trout
Raymond L. Kelly
Edgar L Hargett Emmert R. Lowlus
Harry M Feaga
T. Princeton Buckey
Clinton McSherry
Emmett R. Bowlus
Toe News
Trustees
Sgmmert BR
Bowius
Nigawspa Preargrie
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