Babe Ruth Dies at 53 After Cancer Battle
Babe Ruth widely known as Mr. Baseball died at Memorial Hospital at 8 01 p m from cancer after a lengthy illness. The Sultan of Swat had left Yankee Stadium last year and was honored by a 17 091 attendance moment of silence before a benefit game between the Yankees and Giants where New York won 4 2 in 12 innings.
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Nation mourns death of Babe Ruth
The country mourns the passing of Babe Ruth with tributes from President Truman and leaders like Hoover Dewey Warren and Corrie Mack. Governors and local officials praised Ruth as a great American and inspiration to youth while sports figures remembered him as the greatest player and a trusted friend to many in baseball history.
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Elyria Chronicle Telegram Item From 1548
Tuesday edition item from Elyria Ohio dated August 17 1548 reports a local matter. Readable text mentions a community event and possible figures involved with no clear outcomes given.
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Elyria
Ohio
Elyria Coach Truber Honored at Elks Dinner
Duight W. Traber head football coach at Elyria High for five years was guest of honor at a testimonial dinner by Elyria Elks Lodge No 465 in the Marne Room. He departs for Lafayette Indiana to coach Purdue University end positions. John Cabas named his successor after brief remarks by Don W. Myers with other local officials and coaches in attendance.
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Elyria High School
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Earl Sloan
Elks Chibard
Kielty Medalist In Women's Play
In San Mateo California Dot Kielty, the Curtis Cup star from Long Beach, claimed medalist honors with an even par 74 at Peninsula Country Club as the top seed begins the match play round of the Trans Mississippi Amateur Women’s Golf Tournament.
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Baseball and football standings and results from the era
American League and National League standings show teams and records. Several games tonight include Detroit versus Pittsburgh, Cleveland against St Louis, Philadelphia at Boston, and New York at Washington. National League results list Chicago Boston and others with partial scores and divisional placements.
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Eagles Bowling League Meeting Tonight
The Eagles Bowling League will meet this evening at 7:39 PM in the Blacks Clubrooms. Secretary E J Seasoccey announced the agenda includes Pvacs completion for a War Gitirg event and urged all interested club members to attend.
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Local Meeting Notice Incoherent For Perh Club
A garbled notice lists a meeting for a club at 6 3 and references Geneva and FP Ccter. It mentions a border and menecers with a vague time. details are unreadable.
Clearview High School names new coaches after Stubblefield steps down
Clifford Y. Red Stubblefield resigns as head coach of football basketball and track at Clearview High School after two years, while William Bell and Robert Clark are named to lead football and basketball respectively. Giles and Stanford remain as assistants. track coach to be announced. Bell and Clark are Baldwin Wallace graduates and World War II veterans.
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Clearview High School
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Wiliam Clark
Robert Bell
Baldwin-Wallace College
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Harold Stanford
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Braceville High School
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Ruth’s Memorial Vision Drives Yankee Valor
Joe DiMaggio, in the Polo Grounds dressing room, reflects on Babe Ruth as baseball plans lasting tributes at the stadium. He recalls Ruth’s influence on his career and the modest beginnings of his youth in San Francisco while watching a Yanks Giants game next door.
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Top F Teams To Clash Today
Two of the era’s star teams are set to clash today in a high profile matchup. The event promises early-season impact as players to watch include standout stars from the Reger and Belts programs. Fans anticipate a tight contest with top athletes delivering key moments.
McKinley Bone Reason Eagies to Meet Today
Team schedules announce a meeting today at softeal for the McKinlies game. Game times are 6:30 with players asked to attend and bring ready participation for the upcoming matchup.
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Realtors Prepare for Practice Session Amid League Play
Realtors to practice for Class D Baseball Leauge at Carse School. Team has won four of recent games and plans to resume drills at Fourn Street and Eav Averve area. Coach notes emphasis on core defense and batting order adjustments.
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Odd Fellows Win Tie For Top In Class F Loop
The Odd Fellows No 103 defeated Eaton 17 to 5 at Eir Stadium Mordar to reach a tie for first place in the City Class F League with American Legion Cubs and Rzeger Binninger Jewelers. Bill Fortin pitched a six hitter with 10 strikeouts in five innings. Leland Durkee took the loss on 12 hits while Jim Alexander and Steve Hisel led Eaton with two hits each. West Side Lumber beat All Stars 14 5 at Cascade Park to claim its first win of the second half behind Bob Holus on the mound and Ralph Hovey at the plate.
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Babe Ruth Dies of Cancer After Prolonged Fight
United Press reports Babe Ruth died after a long battle with cancer. He underwent surgery, X rays, teropterin, and radium in three hospitals. The cancer, likely nasopharyngeal, had metastasized, and autopsy results were not released. Cancer spread reduces recovery chances despite treatments.
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United Press
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Dons to Oppose Lorain Nine in League Showdown
Elvira Dons face Lorain Timkos at Central Park on Wednesday at 6 p m in a pivotal Lorain Class C Baseball League game. The Dons eye the second-half title and potential season crown after ending the Blues of Lorain’s bid. Timkos can force a three game final series. Players meet at the Y M C A at 5 15 p m.
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American Legion Blues
V F W 9019 Softballers to Meet Bendix Westinghouse
The 9019 softball team will face Bendix Westinghouse at 6 30 today on the Bendix Westinghouse diamond. Both squads are asked to be on hand and informed members of the Vets team are urged to attend a team meeting.
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Leading Batsmen and Clubs Highlighted in Grafted Press
Grafted Press lists top batters and clubs with totals for games, runs, outs and averages. Players include Writrems Boston, Boudreat Cleva, Musial St Louis, Dark Boston, iago, and Brehet. Data shows AB runs and E values for 1930s era teams.
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