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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 12, 1949

Page

3

National League All Stars Hope for Victory at Classic

In Brooklyn at Little Ebbets Field the National League eyes an upset in the 16th annual clash with the American League before 34 000. Ted Williams and Tommy Henrich may sit out while Billy Southworth pins hopes on a pitching plan to even the series after a 4 11 summer record.

National League All-Stars New York Holligans Brooklyn Little Ebbets Field Nationals All-Stars Ted Williams Tommy Henrich Billy Southworth

Williams and Henrich Cleared for Exhibition Showdown

Williams suffered an eighth rib crack at Yankee Stadium on July 4 in a fence collision while chasing a DiMaggio homer. Henrich trails with knee and side injuries after a July 1 fall near the Washington dugout. Lou Boudreau names DiMaggio as cleanup and Mel Parnell as starter for the Indians.

Williams Yankee Stadium Joe DiMaggio Red Sox Braves Henrich Washington Lou Boudreau Cleveland Indians Boudreau Mel Parnell

Robinson Ready for Next Title Defense

Ray Sugar Robinson said he would defend his welterweight crown against blood Charlie Fusari at Yankee Stadium on August 24 if terms are arranged. He defeated Kid Gavilan by unanimous decision before 27,805 in the stadium, surviving a fierce eighth round and retaining the title with decisive late punishment.

Philadelphia Ray (Sugar) Robinson Kid Gavilan Blood Charlie Fusari Yankee Stadium Robinson Gavilan Cuba Municipal Stadium Ray Charlie Daggett Harry Lasky Frank Knaresborough The United Press

More Quail Through Proper Food and Cover Crops

On farms the key to increasing quail numbers lies in planting suitable feed crops and providing cover. Proper food sources and protective habitat help quail thrive and multiply.

Golf Pairings Set for Washington Ladies Tourney

Pairings for the first round of the Washington Country Club women’s handicap golf tournament have been posted. First round must finish by July 16 with rounds two and three due July 28 and 30 respectively. winner announced by August 7.

Washington Country Club Elizabeth Shannon Ginny Gustafson Maxine Chamberlin Helen Schenefelt Virginia Chamberlin Milfred Whitehead Helen Breese Jeannette Ggastman Lucille Wiese Thora Pease Ruth Young Dorothea Brindley Mary Kerr Norma

Drive Inn Girls Rally For One Run Victory Over Bums

The Drive Inn Girls rallied to win 14-13 after a late surge in which nine runs in the sixth and a misplay helped them edge the Bums. Mildred Westermark and Shirley Blattner starred in the early innings while Opal Henness and Catherine Kiesey faced tough opponents.

Drive Inn Girls Dame Fortune Drive Inn Mildred Westermark Opal Henness Margaret Hotle Catherine Kiesey Betty Griffith

Local News Roundup People and Travel Notes

Jeanne, Beth and Karen James return to Kansas City Kansas after a five week visit with grandparents J S James. The McKenzies and twin daughters Peg and Meg visit from Indianapolis then plan a Fairfield visit with McKenzie parents. Geraldine Randall of Portland leaves Cedar Rapids after visiting the Richards and Stewarts. Elaine Sturgis is named in Camp Fire Girls group mistakenly omitted. Ward Hixson makes first solo flight at Washington airport. Page notes include Muscatine trip, Besse Jones’s return to county clerk work, and Leo Stone’s Chicago furniture market trip.

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Leaf-nose bat features leaf upper and horseshoe lower nose

Description notes the African leaf-nose bat has a nose divided into a leaf-shaped upper half and a horseshoe-shaped lower half, creating a distinctive two-tone nasal structure.

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