Ruth Death May Spur Campaign for Cancer Funds
Ruths death is expected to trigger a major drive to raise funds for cancer research and for programs aiding unprivileged children and to promote sportsmanship. The Babe Ruth Foundation plans to launch a campaign with cooperation from the American Cancer Society to channel proceeds to pediatric cancer research and laboratories. The effort could surpass prior ACS fundraising totals.
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Two D League Contests Set For 6 PM Start
Two City Class D League games are on today’s schedule at Cascade Park and Ely Stadium. Dean’s Lunch, 30-21 this season, meets the Elvrra Merchants at Cascade Park as the Merchants ride a five-game losing streak. At Ely Stadium American Legion Juniors face Elyria Brass and Bronze. Legion Juniors are 4-1 in the second half and tied for second with Dean’s Lunch, one game behind Porsch Lumber and Ceal.
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Ceal
Major League Line Scores Report
National League line scores include Chicago Boston New York Cincinnati Pittsburgh Washington with pitching notes and final tallies. Key pitchers Hearn Bosio Cooper Bosio Mass and Williams contribute in various games across teams.
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New York
Voiselle
Mass
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Poat
Bonieowski
Cooper
Pittsburgh
Blackwell
Lamanco
Lombard
Leaders In The Major Leagues
American League leading hitters include Williams of Boston with 334 at bats 92 runs 37 hits and a .? batting average Soudreau of Chicago and Macehe of Cleveland post strong numbers in hits runs and averages In the National League Dark of St Louis and Pafko of Chicago headline the batting leaders with high hit totals and solid averages Bos RUS s
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Macehe
Cleveland
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St. Louis
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Bisten
Pafko
Chicago
Philadelpha
Thousands salute Babe Ruth at Yankee Stadium bier vigil
Thousands of youngsters from toddlers to teens filed past Babe Ruths bier at Yankee Stadium. The crowd, diverse in age color and origin, lined the rotunda as the famed slugger, died Monday night at 53, remained a captivating hero to a new generation. Ruth loved kids and remained a boy at heart, a trait that fueled his widespread appeal.
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Jacek Cuddy
United Press
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Brooklyn
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Yonkers
Bam
Bembino
Baseball Writers Dinner
Artie McGovern
Artie
Local Fairways Club Crowns Women’s Champion Race
The 1948 Women’s title tournament at Eirria Country Club opens with the defending champion Airs. C. R. Aldrich eliminated in the first round by Mrs. J. B. Johnson 3 and 2. Class A and B results listed with several matches decided and others postponed due to a wet course.
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Aldrich
J. B. Johnson
B. Foster
F. EK. Brande
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R Murbach
P. E. Roach
V. Burley
E. C. Barbourne
D. MecGinter
A Hoch
Mirs. V. Brezvienstein
W. W. Hines
D. T. White
J. Hannaford
Foster
Timms
Johnson
J. Ettler
Roach
C. E. Ingwer Jr
Barbour
L. S. Murray
Foch
Russell
iHines
G. H. Smith
Seller
C. H. Fischer
White
Birs
W. G. Warner
Brannau
Merbach
Aldmen
Burley
McG
Brettenstein
Blakey
Schmutigen
Hannaford
Wakeman Red Caps Meet Leesville Reds Tonight
Wakeman faces Leesville in a bid to snap a two game slide and reclaim momentum after nine wins in eleven starts. Dick Messmer, Ashland High pitching ace from 1948, is expected to start for the Red Caps. Game time is 8:30. Also note a health warning about hard ticks and diseases.
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Ashland High
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Baseball and league standings from a 1947 sports page
The page lists American and National League standings with teams like St Louis New York and Detroit, along with last night's results and upcoming games. It includes notes on the United Polish Club Class A basketball game at Medina and a farming tip on preventing feed waste.
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Rescht
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Gaterouse
Chicago
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Ltomorrow's Games
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Bustom American Association L. Pez
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Toledo
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Louisville
Kansas City
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Musseapils
Brookyn
Prtsburgh
Bickford
We. James
Brooklyn
Roberts
Pittaburgh
Chicago-Chestes
Meyer
Cocterall
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St. Louis
Cass
Wisconsin Scout Life Lures French Youth
Michel Benamou an 18 year old French youth travels to Madison Wisconsin after hearing stories from local Boy Scout drum and bugle corps members. He befriended several locals through pen pal notes and will spend the summer in Madison before returning to Marseille to attend a French university.
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Michel Benamou
Jean Megg
Jean Nad
Miaissong
Michel
Marseiles
Fire planes to aid prairie blaze response in Philips area
Plans are set to deploy privately-owned, radio-equipped planes to monitor prairie fires near Philips. Fire Chief Jim Carr announces the craft will track the fire front and direct reinforcement distribution.
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