Yankees Rally For Half Game Lead In AL Race
Joe Collins homerst half a game lead for the New York Yankees over idle Cleveland in the tight American League race. Brooklyn increases NL margin to 4 1 2 games with 4 3 win over St Louis. Cincinnati beats New York Giants 3 1 as Reds stay in hunt. Bears night game St Louis edged Washington 4 3 behind Satchel Paige.
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New York
Joe Collins
Saul Rogovin
New York Yankees
Cleveland
Brooklyn
St. Louis
Cincinnati
New York Giants
Collins
Yanks
Chicago White Sox
Boston
Rogovin
Phil Rizzuto
Johnny Mize
Mickey Mantle
Homer
Bob Hogue
Chase Jim Hearn
Kenny Raffensberger
Ewell Blacknet
Reds
Giants
St. Louis Browns
Washington
Satchel Paige
Cliff Mapes
Don Johnson
Tom Ferrick
Baseball recap shows AL results and upcoming games
In a Thursday American League card St Louis defeated Washington 4 to 3 and New York beat Chicago 5 to 4. Other clubs had no games scheduled. Today New York plays Boston while Cleveland meets Detroit with no other matchups listed.
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St. Louis
Washington
New York
Chicago
Boston
Cleveland
Detroit
Philadelphia
Cincinnati
Brooklyn
W. Lt. Pet
Pittsburgh
Land Transfer Proposal Seeks Bethesda Park Land
The House Agriculture Committee is urged to approve a bill to transfer about 32 acres near Bethesda Maryland to a Maryland agency for park use. The land would join roughly 94 acres for park and playground development with 62 acres already optioned.
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Washington
House Agriculture Committee
Bethesda
Maryland
Landa
Maryland National Capital Park and Planning Commission
Rep
Beall
Frederick Cadets Set For Home Opener At McCurdy Field
Frederick High School Cadets host Belair High tonight under lights at McCurdy Field. Bill Ward stars again after a strong opening display last week against Littlestown, scoring a winning TD. Band Cheerleaders and season-ticket bleacher section add home game atmosphere as public address, officials, and a local radio broadcast complete the setup.
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Bill Ward
Frederick High School
Belair High
McCurdy
Ward
Littlestown Pa
Frederick
FHS
McCurdy Field
Paul Menton
Maryland Scholastic Association
Frederick County Medical Association
Mike Brittain
Ox Fibre Bowling League Latest Results
Results from the Ox Fibre Bowling League include Snow White Grill over Damascus 2 0 Coliseum over Sherwood Feeds 3 0 and Legion over Moose 3 0. Weekly standings note Legion at Snow White Grill Saturday and Sherwood Feeds at Moose Sunday with Damascus at Coliseum. High scores list Lock Wright 174, Cisco Copenhaver 412, Legion 673 and 1 915. Also mentioned is a Municipal Softball League all stars game at Washington Street School diamond Monday 8 p m.
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Snow White Grill
Damascus
Coliseum
Sherwood Feeds
Legion
Moose
Sherwood
Moose Damascus
American Legion
Raney’s. Coliseum
the Moose
Lock Wright
Cisco Copenhaver
Colseum
Municipal Softball League
All Stars
Frederick Amvets
Ares
Washington Street
Kehne
Shafer
Amvets
King
McCurdy Field
Draftees And Vets Guide Clarifies Service Rules
Major Thomas M MAS Washington reports reader questions on GI benefits and military service. Guardsmen duties span 24 months, certain draftees meet discharge rules after 17 months, VA eligibility for MA study continues, free indemnity coverage begins on active duty, reservists’ mustering-out pay rules, and Pennsylvania bonus deadline extended to December 31 1951 with 60 days service required.
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Thomas M
Washington
R. BK
Butler
National Guard
Marine Corps
Organized ‘Reserve
Pearl Harbor
Military Department
Brooklyn
N. Y
M. D
Hayward
Calif
Manteo
N. C
Pennsylvania
Veterans Compensation Bureau
Harrisburg
Bowling League Standings and Top Scores
F I and 8 Bowling League reports team tallies with Patternmakers leading, high games by E Hummer and G Weddle for a 361 high triple. Office crew posted a 1 564 high set as competitors gear up for next week matchups including Patternmakers vs Office Machinists. In a separate note, a wildlife line mentions skunks prone to sinus trouble, temper, and rabies.
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E. Hummer
G. Weddle
Flying Eagle Steve Van Buren Sets Pro Yardage Mark
Philadelphia Eagle star Steve Van Buren, from Havertown, Pa, ran for 1 146 yards in the 1949 season setting a major pro record. He endorses Prestone anti freeze as the best winter protection for cars, claiming it prevents freeze ups and boil offs with a single winter-long shot.
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Steve van Buren
Philadelphia Eagles
Havertown
Steve
Prestone
Birthday Party for Kenny Dixon Marks Fifth Year
A Sunday afternoon birthday gathering at Kenneth and Dixon home in Brunswick celebrated Kenny Dixon’s fifth birthday. Guests included extended family and friends listed in attendance with gifts and refreshments. a note adds the origin of the term flapper referring to young ducks.
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Kenneth Dixon
Brunswick
Kenny
Ann
Sharon
Ralph
Larry Mills
Little Collier
Cookie
Virts
Bobbie
Donnie
Billy Minneck
Ronnie
Thompson
Dixie Marion Woernle
Yonnie
Billie Faye Longerbeam
Joyce McMurry
Mike Powers
Shirley
David Lee
Oscar Mitchell
Jess Dixon
K. P. Dixon
Leroy Dixon
Speed Charged After Girl Is Hit By Auto
City police charged Walter Edward Wallace 18 with excessive speed after his car struck 16 year old Barbara Ann Miller on Carroll Parkway as she crossed from south to north. Miller was hospitalized with head injuries and memory lapses but conscious. Wallace is summoned to a People Court hearing October 17. Witnesses include Donald Freed Harold Kanade and Michael Moudry.
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Walter Edward Wallace
Frederick High School
Barbara Ann Miller
Young Wallace
People’s Court
Donald Freed
South Carroll Street
Harold Kanade
North Market Street
Michael Moudry
West South Street
Carroll Parkway
West College Terrace
Jefferson St
Grange News Recaps Meetings and Upcoming Events
Grange News reports 31 members at a regular meeting planning a Frederick Fair booth and potential new members Mrs. Davis and Mrs. Joy. A Social Security talk was given and next meeting is October 1 at 8 p.m. at Carroll Manor Grange.
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Singapore
Frederick Fair
Harry Davis
Genevieve Joy
Carroll Manor Grange
Frank D. Worthington
Adamstown
Haskins
Doubs
Elmer Michael
L. H. Crickenberger
Howard Fry
Children’s Aid Society
Grange Hall
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Howell
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H. E. St
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Jonathan
Walker Orchards
MT. Airy
Airy
Ox Fibre Bowling League
Eyebrow Trail
Dog Canyon
Alamogordo, N. M
U. S
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F.I
Bowling Lg
Ww. L. Pet
Office
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Emmit Gardens
Emmitsburg, MD
Scooter
Tigers
Yankee Stadium
Phil
Frank House
George Kell
Bill McKinley
New York Giant
Kyle Rote
Joe Scott
Eddie Price
Travis Tidwell
Bear Mountain
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Randall
Flying Eagle
Grange News
Frederick Iron and Steel, Inc
Walkersville
Jacob Goldberg
Harry Moss
Hood
Tion
Frederick County National Bank OF
Member
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
National Carbon Company
Union Carbide and Carbon Corporation
Schroeder
East Patrick ST
Firestone
Bartgis & Zimmerman, Inc
Firestone Home and Auto Supplies
Frederick, Md
E. Patrick Sr
Pia
Maryland U
Maryland Chick Hatchery, Inc
West South St
Superior
Frederick Bottled Gas CO
N. Market Street
Hospital
Lawson Motor Sales
Nash
Hudson
W. Patrick St
N. Market St
Jefferson Street
KEY Chev. Sales, Inc
Dodge
Chevrolet
Studebaker
KEY Chevrolet Sales, Inc
E. Patrick St
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