Old Guard Sports Debate on Pitchers and Curves
A long argument among baseball notables weighs speed against a sharp curve. Connie Mack endorses Rube Waddell as the finest combination, speed and curve, while Walter Johnson leads in speed and other legends share acclaim. The piece notes Cobb and Jones as era stars from Georgia.
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Walter Johnson
Barney
Alexander
Mathewson
Hubbell
Dizzy Dean
Addie Joss
Smokey Joe Wood
Jack Chesbro
Walsh
Chesbro
Herb Pennock
Lefty Grove
Ed Plank
Bob Feller
Dazzy Vance
Johnson
Matty
Connie Mack
Mr. Mack
Connie
Rube Waddell
Walter
Grove
Feller
Escaped German Prisoners Nabbed By Civilians
Washington report tallies civilian efforts in recapturing Axis POWs. Two Texas hitchhikers posing as Boy Scouts sparked a chase after suspicion, with FBI Director J Edgar Hoover praising widespread local cooperation. Other rescues followed by truckers in Illinois, Mount Olive Mississippi locals, and a Staten Island escapee who returned after a day. A Washington escapee tried simple communication to surrender.
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Washington
Texas
Boy Scouts
Mexico
FBI
J. Edgar Hoover
P. O. Ws
Illinois
Chicago
Addison
Wheaton
Mississippi
Mount Olive
Miss
Pawtucket Sergeant Found Not Missing After All
Sgt Benny E Cellilli of Pawtucket was listed as missing May 9 after a raid over Austria. Air force observers reported 20 Nazi planes attacked his crippled bomber, but he returned home on leave with only a tooth missing. He said the fortress was crippled yet they limped back to base.
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Pawtucket
R. I
Benny E. Cellilli
Austria
Air Force
Benny
Accident Halts Proposal In Philadelphia
Elmer Z. Kinman watertender second class in the United States navy proposed to Dorothy Jackson in Philadelphia when she was struck by a car. After first aid she accepted a ring at the police station and the magistrate agreed to perform the marriage without charge.
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Philadelphia
Elmer Z. Kinnan
United States Navy
Dorothy Jackson
Dorothy
Lesson Topics for November 12 Revealed
Lesson for November 12 outlines selected subjects and scripture texts as chosen by the International Council of Religious Education and used by permission. The note lists educational aims, topical focus, and authorized references for the date.
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International Council of Religious Education
Higher Love and Loyalty for a Christian State
A sermon urges Christians to show a higher love for enemies, submission to governments as ordained by God, and a patriotic duty to support the nation financially. It argues peace requires Christian influence, loyalty to authority, and a revival of faith to guide political life in America.
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God
Christ
America
Dress-Up Frock and Lingerie Set Pattern Features
Sewing circle patterns promote a flattering tall princess style with rickrack trim. Pattern No 8691 targets sizes 12 to 20, needing 3 4 yards of 39 inch fabric for size 14, plus 1 4 yards for ruffling, available for 25 cents. Barbara Bell No 1231 offers a round neck nightgown and jacket in sizes 12 to 20 and 40, with fabric needs listed.
Nu-Maid Margarine Promotes Table-Grade Flavor
Ad copy touts Nu-Maid Margarine as churned-fresh and table-grade, emphasizing its cheese-like quality and suitability for direct table use. The copy markets Nu-Maid as a refined everyday spread for meals.
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Adv
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Lajoie
Cobb
Larry
Rube
Waddell
Cleveland
Bradley
Flick
Georgia
Tyrus Raymond Cobb
Augusta
Detroit
Atlanta
Bobby Jones
Merion
Grantland Rice
Hoover
Staten Island
N. Y
Arkansas
Hitler
Rainier
Ore
Harold L. Lundquist
D. D
Moody Bible Institute of Chicago
Western Newspaper Union
Sewing Circle Pattern Dept
South Wells St
Far East
Bfgoodrich
MLO
Bellans
Smith Bros
Round Oak
Mark
Round Oak Company
Dowagiac
Mich
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