Veeck and partners eyeing Indians purchase in bid
Reports say William Veeck and partners including Charles Jacobs seek to buy the Cleveland Indians. Wil Harridge and other AL officials indicate talks are advancing with Bradley to close within a week. The deal is not confirmed and former executive J. L. Inge would assist advisory.
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Harryet
Werar
Chi- White Sox
William Veeck
Caer
Milwaukees
and Indians
Wil Harridge
Idge
Veeck
Bradley
Jes Veeck
Grabiner
Tians
Charles
Marvin Wuis Jacobs
Iner
Local sports wrap highlights Olwine figures and softball buzz
Vic Gail reports on Oelwsin sports amid a three game win run for the Orioles and a standout catch by Kenny Polark in Plainfield. Softball gains, Des Moines visit, and upcoming Wing's Park games shape a growing town league scene with pool cost notes and a rainout affecting Three-eye league play.
Major League Standings and Postponements
American League notes include Boston leading 4 0 and St Louis at 16 1. Philadelphia at Detroit and New York at Chicago, plus Washington at Cleveland postponed due to rain.
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St. Louis
Philadelphia
Detroit
New York
Chicago
Washington
Cleveland
United Press National League
Peticent
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Cincinnati
Pittsburgh
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United Press
Radio Programs Across Three Major Networks Wednesday Evening
On ABC NBC and CBS a six to twelve evening schedule features drama by Diana Barrymore and Go West style Westerns, with sports updates from Bob Elston, boxing Louis-Conn fight coverage, and a late night news and music lineup including Sammy Kaye and Three Suns Trio. The block includes Lum and Abner, The O Neills, and Mr District Attorney among a mix of news, music, and entertainment for local listeners.
Evening Radio Schedule Highlights
Thursday night program lineup features CBS MBS, ABC and local shows from 6 PM to midnight. Highlights include Lum and Abner, Kraft Music Hall, Abbott and Costello, Rudy Vallee, and a range of news, sports, and orchestral performances. Programs present include Curtain Time, Baseball, Dance Orchestra, and Salvation Army segments with multiple news updates.
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Abner
Earl Godwin
Harry Wismer
National Bank
Salvation Army
Rev. Pietsch
Red Sox acquire pitcher from Yankees in waiver sale
Chicago report says Boston Red Sox obtain right hander Bill Zuarver from New York after waivers. Zuarver, 32, from Homestead Iowa, was a regular last season with five wins and 11 losses, used only twice this year in relief and charged with one defeat.
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New York Yankees
Bill
Swi-Zum
V. F. W. Defeats Moose 9-4 at Wing's Park
V. F. W. beat the Moose 9 to 4 Monday evening at Wing's Park. V. F. W. battery was Birdsell and Reisner while Moose battery consisted of Borland Whalen and Polark. Moose were consistently outplayed throughout the game.
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Reisner
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Whalen
Polark
Two Games Postponed and One May Be Played
Two baseball games were postponed due to rain with one possible makeup. Amercan Legion-Indader game at 3 pm was not played as the field was too wet. Next game slated at Waterloo Sunday at 2 pm. Elk’s VFW game at Wing’s Park 7:30 pm postponed. Moose softball vs Randalia at Westgate doubtful. Oran defeats Independence 11-4 on home diamond. Moeller had a triple double and four trips. Winthrop to play Oran Sunday at Oran.
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Decatur
Waterloo
Terre Haute
Quincy
Danville
Davenport
Amercan Legion-indader
Frank Betz
Waterloo Legion
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Wing’s Park
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Randalia
Westgate
ORAN
Independence
Moeller
Lockwood
Stainbrook
Vance van Lanning
Suhr
Youngblut
Reith
Winthrop
Rains May Delay Western Junior Amateur Golf Meet
AMES, UP. Western junior amateur golf qualifiers await the weatherman amid rain delays at Iowa State College course. Bob Olson shoots 76 to lead 66 qualifiers, Mac Hunter 78 ties Rogert Kessler for runner up, while the Northern University group defends the R. Arthur Wood team trophy with a 239 total. Santa Monica high leads the team standings with Hunter guiding the squad.
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Grosse Point
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Mac Hunter
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Ann Arbor
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R. Arthur Wood
Dick Stiverson
Centerville
Charles Lindgren
Rockford
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Centennial Softball Tourney Plan in Iowa
Des Moines will host the centennial softball tournament July 1 and 2 with teams from Des Moines Sioux City Davenport and a third Iowa city to be decided. Solomon Foods of Sioux City has won its playoff 9 to 2 over Eagles Ledge to reach the finals. Davenport and Des Moines hold elimination events this week and the Midwest League standings after double headers will pick the final entrant. Waterloo Waterloo John Derte tractors lead the league with Town Egg Central Cafe Dubuque and Cedar Rapids Eagles close behind.
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Sioux City
Davenport
Waterloo
Dubuque
Cedar Rapids
Jack North
Iowa
Solomon Foods Club
Eagles Ledge
John Derte
Town Egg
Central Cafe
Eagles
Irresistible as ice cooramondd on frothy rayon sheets
A reader describes a line of sleepwear with frothy rayon fabric in dainty white, offered in sizes 32 to 34, highlighting its alluring appeal.
Make Disacoibe Dishcloths From Mesh Bags
Create dishcloths from mesh bags oranges and onions come in. Boil in hot soapy water with a dash of bleach to shrink and remove color. Wash thoroughly in suds, rinse.
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Supper Club
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Concert of Nations
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Botox
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