New Plaques Honored as Hall of Fame Induction in Cooperstown
Cooperstown New York July 22 1957 Abner Doubleday’s boyhood town unveiled 15 new Hall of Fame plaques as the New York Yankees and Boston Braves played to a 4 3 exhibition loss in ten innings Rain delayed the ceremonies but President Ford Frick of the National League led the dedication praising baseball’s American symbolism Biz Ed Walsh delivered a tribute poem and legends Carl Hubbell Lefty Grove Mickey Cochrane and Frank Frisch were honored alongside a who’s who of 1900s stars including Rube Waddell Joe Tinker Johnny Evers Frank Chance Eddie Plank Tom McCarthy Jesse Burkett Jack Chesbro Joe McGin. Clark Griffith The Braves led early but the Yankees rallied with a late surge to reach home after a high profile day of ceremonies and baseball history.
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Dutch Leonard Hurls Phils To Victory
Philadelphia battering Pittsburgh early led to an 8 1 Philadelphia victory behind ace Dutch Leonard. Jackie Albright collected two first inning hits and a homer as Leonard spun a knuckleball gem. Pirates rallied briefly in the eighth before Leonard and Philadelphia held on for the win.
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City Softball League Yesterdays Results
YALCA and Economy Oil postponed due to wet grounds. Game Boday Eagles faced American Legion. Standings reflect mixed results among the teams with several games postponed.
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U S Army Leader Horizontal Vertical Puzzle Fragments
A fragmented OCR puzzle item lists clues and answers for a crossword like grid. Several entries reference military terms and various word clues including compass points, gods, creatures, and objects, with an ending note about commanding the air force.
Tricky Tournament Hand Highlights Bridge Differences
William El 3kenney explains how rubber bridge aims to make a contract while tournament bridge seeks maximum tricks. The feature recounts Edward Taylor of Los Angeles becoming Life Master No. 65, ruffing the second spade, leading hearts, and navigating diamonds and clubs to seal four hearts. Also notes Woodsboro Wildcats win 6-4 in nine innings and a blurb on the Zulu and Masai warrior traditions.
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National League Yesterday's Results and Today’s Schedule
National League results show Brooklyn 1 Cincinnati 4 and Philadelphia 2 Pittsburgh 0 with other games not scheduled. Today Cincinnati at New York and St Louis, Boston at Chicago, Philadelphia at Pittsburgh.
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Colts Sign Two More Centers For 53-Man Colts Squad
Baltimore July 21 The Colts announced the signing of two more centers Pat Martinelli of Scranton and Basil Perry of Purdue, bringing total candidates to 53 as the All-America Professional Football Conference team prepares to report Friday to coach Cecil Isbell in Hershey Pennsylvania.
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Man who popularized Ric- Curdy Field dies in Wilkes Barre
Speed Williams, longtime business manager and notable figure in Wilkes Barre's baseball scene, helped establish Ric- Curdy Field as spring training territory for Eastern League teams. A colorful showman and newspaperman, he mentored players and shaped local baseball culture until his death from a coronary last June. He remained a beloved civic figure, often recalling 1840s roots and lifelong devotion to the sport.
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Radio Schedule Fragment Mentions HBC MBS NBC Listings
Fragmentary radio guide notes an hour long WMAL 650 schedule and mentions WOR Wrarn WRAL 1998 EST. The garbled text references evening airings and a “pena Hour-west aly” block, with unclear program titles or hosts. The readable items show station names and a time zone cue.
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