Page counsels Red Sox lefty in near miss
Joe Page of the New York Yankees urged Mickey McDermott to pace himself and delay between pitches after nearly pitching a no hitter against the Indians. McDermott allowed a seventh inning single by Larry Doby and a run in the ninth on a homer by Bob Gordon as Chicago won 6 to 1. Cubs top Phillies as all starters contribute in Chicago. Dodgers rout Cardinals in night game. Pirates beat Braves. Rainouts hit several scheduled games.
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Girls Softball Practice Set for Thursday at Lincoln Grounds
Girls softball practice is scheduled for Thursday at 5 p m on the Lincoln school grounds. The first session was held Monday and practices will continue through May on Mondays and Thursdays at the same time. Those wishing to play in the YWCA league should be present as team divisions will be determined soon.
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Demon Track Squad Heads to Ft Madison Relays Friday
Washington’s Demon track team under Coach Dick Gant fields 15 runners for the 20th annual Ft Madison relays on Friday May 5. The squad includes Mark Mosier Paul Brock Marvin Stanley Frank Sosha Harold Messenger Bob Libe Joe Sotelo Gordon McCreedy Dick Schmitt Jerry Johnson Gene Williams Charles Luckenbill Jack Logan Gary Augustine and Charles Bartholow. Medals awarded to top three in individuals and all relay winners. The Demons have improved despite limited practice space and recent Drake relays showings by SSU yard relay Paul Brock in the 100 yard dash and the 440 relay team.
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Washington
Ft. Madison
Little Six
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Paul Brock
Marvin Stanley
Frank Sosha
Harold Messenger
Bob Libe
Joe Sotelo
Gordon McCreedy
Dick Schmitt
Jerry Johnson
Gene Williams
Charles Luckenbill
Jack Logan
Gary Augustine
Charles Bartholow
Coach Gant
Demons
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Lie Goes to Moscow To Confer With Reds
United Nations Secretary General Trygve Lie announced he will travel to Moscow next Wednesday to confer with Soviet Premier Joseph Stalin and likely with Foreign Minister Andrei Vishinsky in pursuit of a Cold War truce. He said he would cancel if talks seemed useless after discussions with Truman Attlee and Bidault.
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Moscow
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Dean Achreson
Washington
Clement R. Attlee
London
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Paris
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Andrei Vishinsky
House to Vote On Appropriations Bill
The House moves to vote on most of its 29 billion dollar appropriations bill amid debate over amendments for 23.5 million in funds for federal agencies for the coming fiscal year. Leaders foresee final action about a week away as lawmakers aim to limit additions and the deficit.
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House
Lawmaker Shot: Charles Schuh Jr. Shot Dead in St. Petersburg Office
State Representative Charles J. Schuh Jr. was killed in his law office. Charles Gifford, 71, is jailed in St. Petersburg, charged with murder. Gifford once represented Schuh in a property settlement with his ex-wife.
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Truman Supporter Pepper Defeated in Florida Primary
United Press reports senator Claude Pepper, a longtime Truman ally, was decisively defeated in Florida by George Smathers in the Democratic primary. Smathers led Pepper by about 65 000 votes as returns neared completion. Alabama also held a primary test between Truman Democrats and States’ Rights Democrats with results still undecided.
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Pepper
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Bomb Explodes Near SUI Girls' Dormitory
A home made bomb exploded near Currier hall, a girl’s dormitory at the University of Iowa, with no injuries reported. Five youths were seen fleeing, and newspaper packing from the bomb was found in an alley. Another campus incident involved a gasoline fire at the Delta Tau Delta fraternity house with minor damage.
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University of Iowa
Delta Tau Delta Fraternity
Mrs Nat Birt 56 Fairfield Woman Dies in Brighton
Mrs Nat Birt 56 of Fairfield died after a brief illness in Brighton. She was born October 27 1893 in Columbia Tennessee daughter of James M Harris and Laura Dowel Harris. She married Nat Birt May 17 1926 and lived in Fairfield. Survived by husband mother two sisters and one brother. services planned at Hoskins funeral home pending.
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James Buchanan Alters Plans After Fiancee’s Death
James Buchanan planned to retire from public life after legislative service but the fiancee’s sudden death prompted a continued political career culminating in his 1857 election as president.
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Early American regiments join Spotswood in West Indies service
As early as 1740 three marine regiments were recruited in America and formed in New York under General Alexander Spotswood of Virginia to serve valiantly in the West Indies for the Royal British navy.
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Cedar Chips 4-H Meet At Prairie Flower Schoolhouse
Sixteen Cedar Chips 4-H boys gathered Monday evening at the Prairie Flower schoolhouse with Lon Meyer as president in charge. Isach one spoke on why he would like to go on the North Carolina Trip. Robert Cave demonstrated gas pipe and wire use for hog catchers. Richard Ross led a livestock feeding and crop protein quiz. Refreshments were provided by leader William Gamon. The event featured demonstrations and member participation.
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Prairie Flower
Lon Meyer
Isach
North Carolina
Robert Cave
Richard Ross
William Gamon
Weekly and anyday livestock sales and a Crawfordsville house sale
Community Sale every Friday at Whittaker sale barn. Livestock sale every Thursday Kalona Sales Barn Kalona Iowa. Livestock sales every Wednesday at Midway Sales Company Columbus Junction Iowa. Livestock Sale every Tuesday at 1 00 pm Ollie Livestock Exchange Ollie Iowa. May 6 Public Sale of House and Household Goods in Crawfordsville one block West of the bank starts at 1 50 Bill Hagie.
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