Wartime Minor Leagues Set Attendance Records Across Circuits
Attendance across 10 minor league circuits rose in 1944 with Pacific Coast League leading at 2,359,910. Baltimore topped the International League with 349,778 regular-season fans while Milwaukee led the American Association at 245,000. Eastern and Pony Leagues posted notable gains, and new circuits like Ohio State League drew 280,000 in its first year.
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New York
America
Louisville
Baltimore
Los Angeles
American Association
Milwaukee
Minneapolis
Indianapolis
International League
Orioles
Kora
Southern Association
Little Rock
Albany Senators
Joop
Medals Awarded At Rifle Club Dinner
Medals and motion pictures highlighted the Urbana rifle club dinner at Peter Pan Inn. Meredith Painter won the high average trophy and earned medals for high prone and standing scores and team victory, with Landon Ward receiving top individual score honors and Charles Main praised for greatest improvement. Other awardees included Frank Keefer Arthur Rickell Osborne Wachter Jesse Krantz and several attendees heard Mr Bentz of the State Fish Commission discuss postwar plans. A business meeting will precede the winter shooting schedule.
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Bpendaewial- Rna
Peter Pan Tan
Urbana
Meredith Painter
Frank Keefer
Arthur Rickell
Osborne Wachier
Jesse E. Krantz
Charles T. Main
Landon Ward
Mr. Main
G. Hunter Bowers
MM. Alexander
Charles ¥. Main
R. C. Whitmore
Roger R. Rice
Wilbur Seeger
Robert Price
Mr. Bentz
Dempsey and Carpentier Reunite in Paris Night Meet
In Paris Champs Elysees an historic reunion occurs between former heavyweight champion Jack Dempsey and boxing rival George Carpentier after more than a decade. Dempsey, now Coast Guard instructor, was on a Marine England trip. Carpentier serves as a French Air Force physical instructor. They share memories of their 1921 bout and joke about the passage of time.
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Paris
Jack Dempsey -M
George Carpentier
Champs Elysees
Dempsey
Coast Guard
England
France
Carpentier
Yale Inaugurated Long Dartmouth Series In 1884
Yale opened its long series with Dartmouth in 1884 in New Haven. The Elis overwhelmed the Green 115 to 0, with Booth Little Albie starring on offense and Booth repeatedly scoring and returning kicks. Dartmouth mounted a late surge, but Yale finished strong to hold the historic shutout victory.
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Yale
Red Grange
Dartmouth
Elis
Gates of Mercy
Hianover Hills
Bul Mortons
Besih
Morton
McCal
Booth
Albie
Tom
New Haven
John Sargent
Green
McCail
Bob Lassiter
Deg
Janet Cant
Blues
Hall
Lassiter
Barres
lYgale
McCall
Donner
Todd
Court hears appeal over estate attorney fee in Gradman case
The Court of Appeals heard an appeal from a Carroll County Orphans Court order authorizing $1000 payment to Brown and Shipley of Westminster for services in administering Isadore Gradman’s estate. Diana Gradman argues fees may not be charged against the estate without a contract. Gradman died October 3, 1940.
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Annapoli
Court of Appeals
Carroll County Orphans’ Court
Brown and Shipley
Westminster
Isadore JL Gradman
Diana Gradman Cacculrix
Gradman
Aswidow
Isadore Gradman
Retrievers Water Experts From Chesapeake Lineage
Feature notes the Chesapeake Bay retriever as a water specialist, tracing roots to Newfoundland stock and early crossbreeding with Labrador and other breeds. It contrasts size, coat, and temperament with the curly-coated and flat-coated retrievers, highlighting webbed feet and bird dog features that aid in marsh work.
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Jack
Chesapeake Bay
Chesapeake
Lxes
Newfoundland
England
Labrador
Dorothy Dix on War Marriages Harming Parents and Families
Dorothy Dix laments the wedding boom spurred by war, arguing it harms parents who sacrifice for their children. She warns that marriages to soldiers can leave fathers and mothers to bear poverty, caregiving, and social fallout if spouses are widowed or unable to provide after the war.
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Mame
Sadie
Susie
Atte
Mary
Dad
Gene Kelly Drafted New York Actor Classified 1 4
Gene Kelly, 32, motion picture star, has been classified 1-4 and will be inducted into the armed forces in about a month, according to Walde mar Grassi, chairman of Kellys draft board in New York. The deferment followed an appeal upheld by President Roosevelt and Kelly registered four years ago with prior deferments via the California Selective Service appeals board. Also in brief, Gov Werber L. OConor announced a strong postwar state military organization centered on the National Guard with the State Guard and Minute Men, and New Market Grange outlined a community exhibit set for October 26-27 featuring farm and 4-H exhibits.
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Gene Kelly
New York
Waldemar Grassi
Kelly
Grassi
Roosevelt
Director of Selective Service
Selective Service Appeals Board
California
Rising Sun
Werberl R. O'Conor
Forreiguven
Red M National Guard
State Guard
Minute Men
National Guard
War Department
Grange
New Market Grange
Grange Hall
Frederick County
Navy
Calvary Methodist Church
Frederick
Staley Hahn
Oneda Albaugh
Cecil Holter
Merhle Murphy
Evelyn Howard
Harald Rhoderick
American Country Life Association
Fredonia
N.Y
Brea Ruck
Vinegar Eel Is Harmless Round Worm Found in Sediment
A laboratory note identifies the vinegar eel as a round worm living in vinegar sediment and confirms it is never parasitic to humans. This finding clarifies confusion about potential health risks from this microbe.
Pneumonia antigen shots expand to more centers
The Public Health Service led an immunization drive with pneumonia antigen at Frederick County clinics. About 75 people were inoculated as Winchester Hall opened the fifth annual season. County Health Officer Dr. E Kefauver and Nurse Louise Flynn note the vaccine is not a guaranteed prevention for all pneumonia types but is being offered at multiple community sites including schools and industrial plants with future dates announced.
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Public Health Service
Winchester Hall
U. S Public Health Service
Frederick County
E . Kefauver
Louise Flynn
Brunswick
Frederick
Kefauver
Birthday Party for Many Held at Mt Airy Home
A large birthday surprise gathered at Mr. and Mrs. J Harvey Long home Mt Airy on Sunday honoring Mrs. Harvey Long Mrs. Ray Timmons and Mrs. Woodrow Long. Guests listed include many Longs and friends from Legore Walkersville Libertytown Union Bridge Thurmont and Baltimore with cake bakers and gift givers named amid extensive family attendance. The event featured a three tier cake for the celebrant turning fifty five and a parade of relatives across Maryland communities.
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J Harvey Long
Mt. Airy
Harvey Long
Ray Timmons
Woodrow Long
George Beall
Legore
Harry Eyler
Walkersville
Donald Long
Thurmont
Paul Smith
Irvin
Anna Belle
Kathryn Long
Charles
Woodie Long
Roy Timmons
Bobby
Ann
Vanda
Preston Long
Thomas Smith
Anthony Moxley
Jackie
Bully
Leon
Paul
Gary
Doris Moxley
Smith
Albert Stiteley
Reba
Ira Stiteley
Fred Beall
Robert
Rodney Beall
Harry Gilson
June Gilson
Norman Smith
Patsy
Norma
Jean
Joy
Coralle Smith
Robert Long
Ruth
Sarah Catherine
Martha Ellen Long
Libertytown
Monroe West
Charlotte
David Lee West
Frederick
Edward Smith
Rose
Eddie Smith
Harmony Grove
Harry Byler
Jon Byler
Louise
Buddy
Webbie Beall
iLegore
Mary Gruber
Charles Fox
Union Bridge
Tech
Walter Hornbaker
Janie
Savant Hornbaker
Carp Gordon
Psychic Bid Used To Trick Opponents In Bridge Discussion
William E. McKenny notes Harry J. Fishbein of New York as a leading card player and discusses a hand where a questionable heart overcall leads to a complex diamond safety play. The column then shifts to Sammy Baugh planning to join the Washington Redskins for a Sunday game in Boston after a Dallas departure.
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William E. McKenny
America
Harry J. Fishbein
New York
Harry
South Hiands
Fishbein
West
Dummy
South
East
Declarer
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RL. Kelly
C. Rebecca Ahlers
Mt Pleasant
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C. W. Stevens
Pear
New London
Wrisk
Dorothy Dix
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General Acceptance Corporation Corner
Third and Market Street
Frederick, Md
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U. S
George Davis
Nettie
Georgie Davis
Raymond Young
Unionville
Joe Daniels
George Traband
Marjie
Buddie Traband
Joan Hollingsworth
Paul Harden
Pegny Harden
John Harden
William Harden
Jack Mayor
Norman
Jackie Mayor
Ruth Haynes
Cora Dotson
Joppa
DOSH
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Peatre’s
Joseph P. Marmor
Peatre
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Tunis Mall
Rowe 33
Claiborne
Hughes
G. L. Timanus
Bennetts Pot Rovd
Monte Tf
Matapeake
Queenstown
Dt Arad
Elmer Adkins
Cosquay Farm
B. Frank Adkins
AL We
Hebron
Tallea
Salish
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Sparks
Dupli
Nicodemus Paint Store
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Melvin M. Engle
Seiberling
Markell & Ford
Ana
Holstein Auction
A. M
McDonogh School
McDonogh, Md
Carnation
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Bang
H. (. Barker
Sec’y
Sales Mer
Bel Air, Md
Rose Point
By Wallace
Kriemsberg
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