Lead mastery shines as Hirsch wins national bridge title
William E. McKenney notes Fred Hirsch of New York City won the national men's pair championship with Samuel Katz of Milburn, New Jersey, proving hours of study aren’t required. The piece details a decisive hand where Hirsch demonstrates precise card play and strategic ruffs to secure the win, highlighting his congenial style and strong partnership.
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William E. McKenney
America
Card Authority
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Fred Hirsch
New York City
Samuel Katz
Milburn
X. J
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Harry J. Fishbein
West
East
Indians Clinch Pennant With 8 3 Victory Over Red Sox
Cleveland battles back to beat Boston 8 to 3 at Fenway. Beardenpitching and Boudreau’s big early offense pace the Tribe to their first World Series berth in 28 years. Kellner and Boudreau each homer as Indians seize pressure with three early runs and solid defense.
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Sox
Joe Gordon
Boudreau
Denny Gatehouse
Ellis Kinder
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Galehouse
Joe NecCarthy
Keltner
Kinder
Bil Veeck
Tribe
Johnny Pesky
Vern Stephens
Stephens
Bobby Doerr
Iscore Williams
Bill Goodman
Williams
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Goodman
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Detroit
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Destroyers Purdy and Bristol Arrive in Oslo for Norwegian Ports Visit
Two U.S. destroyers Purdy and Bristol arrived today in Oslo from Plymouth England for a visit to various Norwegian ports.
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Notre Dame Tops List in First AP Top Ten Poll
New York Oct 4 Notre Dame captured the No 1 spot in the first Associated Press poll of the 1948 season edging North Carolina by ten points. Northwestern placed third as a tight vote split featured 153 writers nationwide. Michigan slipped to seventh while Penn State barely made the top ten with 305 points.
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Harris Out As Manager Harris Out As Manager
New York Oct 4 The Yankees announced Stanley Buck Harris is out as manager with a mutual decision not to renew his contract for next year. President Dan Topping General George Weiss and Harris met to confirm the decision and a successor will be chosen later from non playing candidates.
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Bucky) Harris
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Chicago Bears maul Cardinals 28 to 17
Chicago Bears defeat the Cardinals 28 17 at Comiskey Park in front of a capacity crowd. The Bears controlled the game early, tying 1 0 then pulling ahead 27 14 before Frank Middleton or Frank Mitchel? returns a kickoff 93 yards to seal the win for Chicago.
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Old Records Preserved Sent to Annapolis Hall of Records
Register of Wills Harry D Radcliff announced two truckloads of original records have been sent to the State Archivist Morris L Radoff at Annapolis for permanent preservation in the Hall of Records. An assistant archivist visited to gather further details while copies remain for local reference. Records from across the state are being moved to the Hall of Records.
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Harry D Radolff
Morris L. Radoff
Annapolis
State Hall of Records
Radcliff
Hall of Records
Final Standings in the American League at Oct 2
Final standings show Cleveland and Boston contending for the pennant with New York posting 94 wins and 60 losses. Detroit Philadelphia St Louis Chicago and Washington follow with mixed records as the season closes and playoff implications linger.
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Radio Program Schedule From NBC CBS and MBS Sequences
Readable fragments show a radio program lineup across NBC WEAL MBS WOR CBS with repeats. It lists News, Comment, Detective Drama, Public Defender, People Are Funny, Dance Orchestra, String Serenade, News and Dance Band and a two hour block of News Variety.
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Vas
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