Nominees Walt Fern and Marion Snodgrass Help Child
Two Washington locals praised for acts of kindness. Walt Fern guided a bleeding girl to Phillips Drug Store while Marion Snodgrass provided a cold cloth. The gesture left the child well and yesterday’s scene highlighted daily care from loved ones. A Mother's Day message encourages small tokens of appreciation.
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Walt Fern
Marion Snodgrass
Walt
Phillips Drug Store
Marion
Yesterday's Stars To Meet Marines
Washington softball fans will see the Yesterday's Stars face the Marine squad Friday evening August 13 at Greenfield. Manager Lawrence Libe will name the starting lineup after a 6 pm practice, with stars like Matt DeLong Walt Kiesey Lee Holland Gene Gorham and Ken Peters among those expected to play. The 7 30 pm game uses special rules crafted by the Yesterday squad and promises a nostalgic clash.
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Greenfield
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Walt Kiesey
Lee Holland
Gene Gorham
Ken Peters
Stan Kiesey
Jim Casey
Walt Farrell
Ray Patterson
Don Paul
Emer
Iowa City
Stewart
Bob Feller Battles Tigers as Athletics Close Gap in Standings
In New York, Bob Feller suffers his 13th loss as Detroit beats the Indians 7 to 3. The Athletics split a doubleheader with Washington, dropping the opener 8 to 2 and rebounding 11 to 2 behind Bill McCahan’s five-hitter. The Dodgers narrow the gap on the Braves with a 5 to 2 win over the Phillies, while the Giants rally to topple the Braves 6 to 5 in Boston.
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Marines Edge Wellman In Thriller At Green Field
Washington Marines defeated visiting Wellman 8 to 6 in a late surge led by a three run rally in the seventh. Dallas Chamberlin pitched well with seven strikeouts, while Norris McClure and Plecker drove in key runs to seal the win.
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Lewis
Godlove
Ulin
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Carr
Wellman Boys
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A Plecker
Boileau
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Major baseball standings for National League teams
National League standings show Boston and Brooklyn leading with strong records. Teams listed include St. Louis New York Pittsburgh Cincinnati Chicago and others with wins losses and percentages.
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Boston
Brooklyn
St. Louis
YMCA to Sponsor Softball Tournament This August
Plans are set for a YMCA boys softball tournament during the week of August 23 to 27. The double elimination event guarantees each team continues until it is defeated twice.
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Lincoln
Baptist
Methodist
Presbyterian
Christian Scout
Democrat
Journal
Register and Tribune
Hills Wins Softball Crown at Riverside
Riverside Fireman sponsors a softball tournament at Riverside on Sunday with Hills taking the crown in the event noted for local amateur play and community participation.
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Riverside
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Riverside Fireman
Phillips Gains Tourney Finals in City Golf Event
T R Phillips advances to the city golf tournament final facing Bill Hatcher after dominant play through rounds. Hills and Riverside win key early matches while Riverside plans a Wednesday clash with Richmond for a repeat championship effort. Women's semifinals begin with Elizabeth Shannon leading Bonnie Simpson as finals set for Sunday August 15.
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Bill Hatcher
Hatcher
Elizabeth Shannon
Bonnie Simpson
Helen Breese
Mildred Westermark
Local News Mary Brohm Arrives from Washington for Vacation
Mary Brohm reached Sunday afternoon from Washington DC for a vacation stay. Classified listings accompany local rental notices and notices in the paper.
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Mary Brohm
Washington, D.C
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