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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1949
Page
6
Cardinals Seek Second Win in Last Home Game
Coach John McConnell's junior college Cardinals host Penn college from Oskaloosa for a return engagement at Case Field Friday at 3 p.m. It is the final home game of the season following earlier losses to Burlington and Parsons. The team showed improvement in fielding but remains limited by hitting.
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John McConnell
Cardinals
Penn College
Oskaloosa
Burlington
Parsons Volleye
Case Field
Burlington Junior College
Ken Heintzelman
Phillies
St. Louis Cardinals
Ken Trinkle
Cards
U S family growth outpaced population 1890 to 1940
The number of U S families rose by 175 percent from 1890 to 1940 while the population increased 110 percent. Small families up to three members grew from 52 percent in 1930 to about 58 percent in 1940, four-person families steady, and five or more persons declined from 31 percent to 25 percent.
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United States
Giants Welcome Durocher Home With 11 4 Victory Over Pirates
The Giants, showing 12-hit offense, rout the Pirates 11 to 4 as Leo Durocher returns from Cincinnati. Sid Gordon leads NL with his sixth homer, while Johnny Mize and Bobby Thomson also homer. Pirates outhit 15-12 against Larry Jansen, who earns his first win.
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NEW York
Polo Grounds
Giants
Leo Durocher
Happy Chandler
Cincinnati
Pirates
Sid Gordon
Johnny Mize
Bobby Thompson
Larry Jansen
Dodgers
Howie Fox
Brooklyn
Joe Hatten
Gene Hermanski
Gil Hodges
Dodger
Indiana and Purdue Challenge Big Nine Baseball Title
Indiana and Purdue sit second in the Big Nine midway through the season, each at 3–1, half a game behind Illinois. Indiana leads team batting at .303 and boasts the league’s top hitter Ritter with a .550 average over four games. Ritter also sports a perfect 1–0 pitching record among 11 with no defeats, while Tangman Brunner Love and Hartman lead two-win no-loss records for Illinois Iowa Wisconsin and Purdue respectively.
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Chicago
Indiana
Purdue
Illinois
Hoosiers
Iown
Ohio State
Ritter
Horace Tangman
Jack Brunner
Iowa
Floyd Love
Wisconsin
Bob Hartman
Kentucky Cagers Form Own NBL Club In Indianapolis
Five Kentucky basketball stars Alex Groza Wallace Jones Joe Holland Cliff Barker and Ralph Beard sign to form a new Indianapolis club to be owned by them within three years under an NBL plan. The league provides 50000 dollars in operating money and growth bids place Indianapolis in the eastern division with Syracuse Anderson Hammond and more as a two division 10 team circuit.
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Indianapolis
Kentucky
National Basketball League
Alex Groza
Wallace Jones
Joe Holland
Cliff Barker
Ralph Beard
Basketball Association of America
Holland
Kentuckians
NBL
Ferris
Indianapolis Jets
BAA
Anderson
Hammond
Ind
Syracuse
N. Y
Tri-Cities
Denver
Waterloo
Sheboygan
Wis
Oshkosh
Standardization urged as motor firms cite two billion modifications
Electric motor manufacturers emphasize the vast scope of possible motor modifications, totaling about two billion, highlighting the need for standardized designs and interfaces to simplify production, reduce costs, and improve compatibility across models and markets.
Mrs Cecilia Kron 76 Riverside Native Died in Mercy Hospital
Mrs Cecilia Kron a Riverside resident died Wednesday night at Mercy Hospital Iowa City after a heart attack two weeks ago Funeral services will be held Saturday at 9 am at St Marys Church burial in Mt Olivet Riverside She was born October 10 1872 and married William Kron April 27 1897 Survivors include six children and the Clement Dautremont home will host the body until Friday for funeral arrangements
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Riverside
Cecilia Kron
Mercy Hospital
Iowality
Ollowing
St. Mary's Church
Thomas Wolfe
Mt. Olivet Cemeery
Kron
John
Frances Vetora Scherrer
William Kron
Clare Kron
Hills
Frances Draker
Robert Kron
Marguerite Knotek
Clement Dautremont
Clement Kron
Kalona
Sorden and Adams Funeral Home
Cooler Weather Across Regions With Mild Weekend Forecast
The report notes tomorrow will bring cooler temperatures with highs near 60 in the northwest and 85 in the southeast. It warns the weekend may see no higher than 68 on Saturday with continued moderate temperatures on Sunday. A utility pan described as versatile for roasting baking and cooking is also mentioned along with a method to create a layer cake.
Control of Stable Flies on Barns and Cattle
Stable flies resemble house flies and rest on barns and trees near cattle. To control them, treat buildings and animals with a 2.5 to 5 percent DDT solution, applying over a three month period.
Relief From Heat Promised Statewide Weather Change
Des Moines reports relief from heat as the weather bureau predicts showers and thunderstorms followed by cooler air. Forecasters expect storms in the western region with Sioux City Council Bluffs and Onawa already reporting showers. Highs near 90 today fall to 48 tonight and 67 in the southeast as the system moves through.
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Des Moines
Weather Bureau
Sioux City
Council Bluffs
Onawa
Iowa
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