Attendance Up Across National League In 1944
Attendance rose five percent from 1943 with an estimated 4,178,744 paying fans. New York Giants led the circuit with about 733,598, while St Louis and Brooklyn trailed at season end. Polo Grounds crowd totals boosted Ford Frick's league figures despite Cincinnati and Philadelphia declines.
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New York
St. Louis Cardinals
National League
Red Birds
New York Giants
Pittsburgh
Chicago
Brooklyn
St. Louis
Crncinnai
Philadelphia
Boson
Polo Grounds
Ford Frick
Jeague
Cincinnati
Boston
Frankie Frisch
Pirates
Forbes Field
Bucs
Cubs
Bruins
Wrigley Field
Mel Ott
Giants
Phils
Phillies
Branch Rickey
Dodgers
Alvin Cicagu
SL. Lovale
No Trump Needs To Be Well Played
Miss Frances Nelson, who runs The Bridge House in a Chicago hotel, handled today's hand with sharp play. She won four spades and a heart early, then finessed clubs to secure at least nine tricks after reading East's lead and discarding well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William E. McKennedy
America
Frances Nelson
Chicago
Miss Nelson
East
West
South
Declarer
Princeton Triumph Over Chicago U In Narrow Victory
A dramatic 21 to 18 Princeton win over Chicago at Stagg Field on October 28, 1922 hinged on a late trick pass. Gorman caught a 30 yard toss from Cleaves after a fake kick as Gray sprinted 43 yards for a decisive score. Chicago nearly tied in the final seconds but fell inches short at the goal line and no goal was ruled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Chicago
Joan Paul Gore
Tiger
Howard Gray
Princeton
Gorman
Johnny Cleaves
Mercersburg
Chicago
Cleaves
Maroons
Johnny Sull
Johnny Thomas
Pyott
Roon
Amathar Thafenliidine
Howdy Gray
Fletcher
Lempe
Maroon
Stout
Zorn
Crum
Gray
H. Thomas
Euwer
Dickson
J. Thomas
Frott
Notre Dame Holds No 1 Ranking In AP Poll Of 1943
Notre Dame retained the No 1 spot in the AP poll with 5925 points from 107 sports writers, as Army moved to third after a 69 to 7 win over Pittsburgh and North Carolina Pre-Flight dropped to tenth. Ohio State jumped from eighth to fourth while Randolph Field rose to third. Iowa Pre-Flight and Great Lakes also in the top ranks as Frank Leahy conducts his squad amid V-12 transfers and potential losses after November 1.
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New York
Notre Dame
Associated Press
Army
Pittsburgh
North Carolina
Virginia
Ohio State
Randolph Field
Iowa
Great Lakes
Pennsylvania
Georgia Tech
Navy
Carolina Cloudbusters
Ed McKeever
Frank Leahy
Dartmouth
Hoosier
Notre Dame Spirit
V-12
Bob Kelly
Alt
Stamps and Philately News Highlights
The article notes the 100th birth anniversary of composer Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakoff with four imperforate stamps showing his portrait, announces higher US Special Delivery rates taking effect November 1 with new 13 and 17 cent stamps, and discusses the first volume of the 1945 Standard Catalogue listing booklet panes and new color variations in the U S Presidential series. It mentions the Booklet Pane Society listing and ongoing interest in booklet pane collectables and unlisted panes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nichol Andreivitch
Rimsky-Korsakof
Rumsky-Korsakof
Tlimeky
United States
Post Office Department
Washington
Washington 13
D. C
U. S
Americas
Unite States
Edi H
U.S
Cancellations on Guam Revealed in Stamp Catalogue Notes
The report details color variations in a catalogued set and lists values for several items. Earlier Guam cancellation dates surface, including August 4 5 and 7 on covers and a letter dated August 6, carried from a foxhole under a bomb torn house on Guam, with Mrs W P Hays and Mrs Ruth Middleton providing examples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guam
Wp, Hays
Frankfort, Inc
Ruth Middleton
Muncie
Ind
Universal Competitive Athletics Proposed by Madigan
Chicago, Oct. 16 Universal competitive athletics and not compulsory military training is Coach Edward Slip Madigan's post war plan for American youth. He spoke before the Chicago Quarterback Club arguing that universal athletics builds fighting spirit and self consecration while military training may become valueless in future wars. He cited Germany's interest in individual sports and noted Schmeling and U S track success to support his view.
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Chicago
Edward
Slip
Madigan
America
Germany
Max Schmeling
United States
County Basketball League Announces Two New Teams
Two new teams join the County Basketball League for its fourth season under the Bred erck Junior Chamber, with a schedule through March. The Wolfpack and Mid dletown teams receive refreshed rosters, aided by local salvage center personnel and YMCA support. A divided schedule features five games per half, weekly Thursday games at 7 pm, and mid season All-Star selections with out of town competition planned for late January through March.
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Brederck
Chamban Et Merce ‘Sponsertap
CSO Fit
Ie Tocal Armory
Paul Stone
Daveve
Tinasday
Sesson
Strine
Camp Petack
Nave
CWS
YMCA
Detrick
Armed Forces
Wolfpack
Middletown
Hoy Wall
US 8S Salvage Center
Burs” Rhoderick
Couster
Salt Lescar
Crtrus Bay Coast Guard
Baltimore
Frederick L S
Coast Guard
Middlehtown
Army Air Base Five
Curtis Bay Quint
Nasal Drops Improve Breathing Sensation Caution Warns
Two drops in each nostril are reported to shrink membranes and ease breathing. Caution is advised regarding use and potential side effects.
Spaniel and Ducks Incident Sparks Unclear Aviation Tale
A garbled report describes a spaniel, ducks, and a bizarre sequence involving a person named Trevi Ko Hagin and a fire at an apartment. The text is heavily corrupted with stray phrases about beer, WWE, and medicines. No clear date, location, or event details emerge beyond a fire emergency and an evacuation with no injuries.
Fire Devastates Hagerstown Properties Worth Thousands
A series of fires destroyed multiple buildings in Hagerstown within a week, causing extensive damage and an estimated loss around thirty thousand dollars. Irene YL Winger owned the properties, including a gy storage and a feed store that suffered heavy losses along with poultry supplies and two trucks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irene YL Winger
UC Owerk
Phy Howard Feed Store
Double Win Ends Season for Woodboro Baseball Team
A sprawling, fragmentary recap notes a double win closing the season for Woodboro, highlighting standout performers like outfielder and catcher, with mentions of key plays, pitching, and a final tally of hits and runs. The report references managers, drafts, and notable players such as Gilbert and Warder, portraying a successful year despite limited legible detail.
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Trump
Chicago U
RED Grange
NEA
Chicago Ag 4
Gray Dash
Jed
Tigers
Harry
Amos Alonzo Slagg
Purdue
California
Tulsa
March Field
Michigan
Gaithersburg
Grace Methodist Church
Lewis Reed
James E. Wilson
William S Cooley
Marshall M. Walker
Karl Newell
Paul Dougin
American Univ
London
Melvin M. Engle
Oritii
Seiberling Tires
Frederick, Md
Newsee
AP Newafeaturas
Signature Auto
Frederick
General Acceptance Corporation
WNT
Araneta
Jack Hewins
AP Newsfeatures
Strehie Beer Dig
Berio
WWE
Mio
Sea World
Foeenlia Eritter Ewatl Ab
Wilbaer
Dustin Mee
Accieis Wien
Bendsland
Trevi Ko Hagin
Heme Bh
Ctiwonee Swegerk
Hagerstown Bias
Ecan
Leon Errol
John Carradine
Alan Curtis
Evelyn Ankers
Gale Sondergaard
Wu Fhe A
Penny
Ang
Wendy Fe
Eroavie
A. A. Lough
Davee
Games Capowzil
Allym Josly
Joan Capapbell
Hlt
Ams Hee
Woodsboro
Thurmont
Gettysburg
Uberoe Club
Nelson F
Bemark
Rapgeou
Arthur Chunmo
Lor Anly
Avayayld
Adton
Gilbert
Nynute
Offermas
Pehiatter
Lee Gore
Paud Dildelsrand
Vhatiers
Eran
Nicodemus Paint Store
Goitet
Wells Tire Shop
Patrick St. Deive
Sinclair Station
FARM
Lincoln Loan Service, Inc
West Patrick St
Pearre
Joseph PV. Marmoir
du Pearre
Rose Point
Waldace
Cee
KFY Rotel Bldg
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