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Newspaper

Sikeston Herald

Location

Sikeston, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1948

Page

7

Legion routs Hart's in 16-1 softball victory

The Legion crushed Hart's 16 to 1 in the opener as Ables and Marsh combined on the mound while Owen hit a two run homer driving Beal home. Hart's lone run came in the third when Linderman scored on a fielder's choice, balk, and wild pitch sequence. Ralph's then edged VFW 2-1 in the nightcap.

Legion Hart Ralph’s VFW Moundsman Ables Marsh Owen Beal Linderman

Ralph's 2 VFW War Ends In Low Scoring Battle

Ralph's 2 VFW edged the VFW squad in a pitcher’s duel as four safeties tied five error mistakes hindered decisive plays. Bullington walked, then scored and added a run after a no hit frame, giving Ralph's a 1 0 lead as Billington crossed plate.

Ralph VFW Bullington

Sikeston Junior Legion routs Chaffee 19 to 6 in Sunday game

Sikeston Junior Legion connected for 19 runs against Chaffee, built on a first inning run and a big sixth inning. Long hit a homer while Owens Turner and Eakers added triples, Ludwig doubled for the visitors, and Sikeston used four pitchers to hold Chaffee’s offense in check.

Sikeston Junior Legion Chaffee Sikeston Legion Long Owens Turner Eakers Ludwig Ofiouls Municipal Opera Zoo Shaw's Garden St. Louis

Record Missouri conservation agents log busy May fishing check

In Jefferson City Missouri conservation agents report May activity rose with fishing pressure. More than 22,500 hunters and fishermen were checked along with hundreds holding permits. Agents logged over 2,700 boat patrol hours and investigated nearly 500 violation reports.

Jefferson City Missouri

VFW Edges Perryville 4 3 on Bloomfield Ninth Inning Hit

Bob Mize led Sikeston with two doubles and Puckett scored on a fielder’s choice in a tense ninth inning. Jim Bloomfield drove in the winning run with a single and error in the bottom of the ninth to lift Sikeston VFW to a 4-3 victory over Perryville, tying the series after Perryville stormed back in the seventh.

Bob Mize Jimmy Joe Bloomfield Vets Perryville Pirateville Bloomfield Puckett Mike Sikeston Mize Cakenour Tackett Hayden Evens E Stone Billington Mahar Cokenour Nelson Limbaugh Langston Broomfield Sutterer Meeker Ween

Sun safety tips urge moderation for healthy tan

Health authorities warn that sun exposure is strongest from 10 am to 2 pm and begin with ten minutes a day, increasing gradually. Excessive tanning risks serious illness, while sunburn impairs judgment about harm. For mild burns use calamine lotion or oils, but more severe cases need medical care. In April the Oklahoma City VA regional office processed 326 hospital or domiciliary care applications.

R. M. James M. D Missouri Division of Health Oklahoma City The Veterans Administration

Big Springs Country is title of new booklet

The Big Springs Country of Missouri booklet, the latest in a series covering sixteen recreational areas, has been printed and is ready for distribution. This forty page guide features sixteen color photos, 49 black and white photos by Gerald Massie, and drawings by Fitzpatrick, highlighting Missouri's region near the Arkansas line. Copies are available free from the Missouri Division of Resources and Development in Jefferson City.

Big Springs Missouri Missouri Division of Resources and Development Gerald Massie Resources and Development Fitzpatrick St. Louis Post-Dispatch Arkansas Line Division of Resources and Development Jefferson City

Arkansas Vets Certified for Autos by VA

Three hundred eighty three disabled veterans in Arkansas have been certified by the Veterans Administration as eligible for automobiles or special conveyances.

Arkansas Veterans Administration

Vacation by river: a different kind of travel lure

Outdoor writer Joe Austell urges Americans to explore long overlooked river routes for a tranquil vacation. He promotes canoe travel with minimal gear, self reliance, cooperative locals, and flexible itineraries, emphasizing scenic beauty and low costs over crowded highways.

Joe Austell Small

Veterans may reinstate the National Service Life Snswrams

Veterans may reinstate the National Service Life Snswrams without a physical examination or before July 31, 1943.

Hudson Monolith design promises space and safety

A vintage Hudson describes its low silhouette and increased head room. The firm touts a step down vane in its exclusive all steel Monolith body and frame, claiming years of engineering, new production techniques, and millions invested. A dealer booklet explains how stepping down offers advantages beyond prior designs.

Hudson Hudson Motor Car Co Detroit

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