O Sullivan takes lead in city flag race as rubbermen win
O Sull ivan Rubber Co moved a game and a half ahead of Royal Crown Cola after Jesse Donald hurled a two hit shutout in a 1 0 win over Novick Transfer Co Plumly Lumber Co built a 5 2 victory over RC as J W Arthur beat Moose 15 5 to inch closer to the Battlers Kirk Smith homered for O Sullivan while Donald contributed singles aiding a four run sixth inning in a tight late season flag race scene
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse Donald
O'Sullivan Rubber Co
Royal Crown Cola
Donald
Novick Transfer Co
Royal Crown
Plumly Lumber Co
J. W. Arthur
Moose
Smith
O’sulivan
Pete
Purtlebaugh
Dick Boyd
Plumly
Battlers
Bobby Jackson
Jack Larrick
Plumly Bailey
Slonacre
Jackson
Jimee
Arthur
Moose Club
Bodie Grim
Goose Hart
Keller
Curry
Whitlock
Moose Corrigan
Boden
Fahnestock
Braddock St
Presbyterians
Montague
Hoovern
Cork St
Lutheran
Lionettes
Hershey Nuts
Takoma Decorars
Washington, D. C
Sullivan
Loovick
Lumly
Sunday Ball Loop Cards Three Tilts
In the Northern Virginia Base ball League two games are carded for tomorrow Winchester White Sox at Middletown and Stephen son versus Clarke County on the Boyce diamond. Clarke County leads with Middletown and White Sox close behind. Labor Day weekend ends the schedule with a post-season tourney added.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northern Virginia
Winchester White Sox
Middletown
Stephenson
Clarke County
Boyce
Bunker Hill
North Mountain
Winchester American Legion
Ryland Conner
White Sox
Sox
Stepenson
Channel Swimmer Stopped by Cramps
Roy Sutter the Texan and first swimmer attempting the English Channel this summer quit after about ninety minutes in the water. He developed a leg cramp and was picked up by his escort boat at Dover after starting from Cap Gris Nez, France at 12 57 a m local time. He is 31 and from Denison Texas.
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Dover
Eng
Roy Sutter
English Channel
Sutter
Denison
Tex
Cap Gris Nez
France
Do Manx Cats Have Tails and Their Origin Explained
The Manx breed often shows only a hair tuft where a tail would be, with no bone. The strain is found on the Isle of Man and in many parts of Russia, with speculation it may trace to Japan or another Far Eastern country. Ancestry of Manx-Malay cats remains uncertain amid conflicting origins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isle of Man
Russia
Japan
Roberts Pitches 14th Win For Phils 4-2 Over Cards
Phillies pitcher Robin Roberts earned his 14th win with a five hitter as Philadelphia beat St Louis 4-2. He stretched a scoreless string to 32 2/3 innings before Enos Slaughter’s two run homer in the sixth. Eddie Sawyer’s club leads the A L pennant chase and holds a three game margin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Hand
Robin Roberts
Phillies
Grover Cleveland Alexander
Alex
Phils
Roberts
Michigan
Curt Simmons
St. Louis
Enos Slaughter
Eddie Sawyer
Boston
Warren Spahn
Boston Braves
Chicago
Brooklyn
Cincinnati
Don Newcombe
Bobby Locke Headlines Tam O'Shanter Golf Circus in Chicago
In Chicago the Tam O'Shanter event opens with Bobby Locke, Lloyd Mangrum, Sammy Snead and others in the 72 hole men’s pro show. The 89-player field runs as the All-American contests overlap, with Zaharias leading the All-American Women and Art Severson heading the Amateur chase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Locke
Lloyd Mangrum
Mangrum
Sammy Snead
Ben Hogan
U. S
Bobby
England
Ed Oliver
Babe Zaharias
Betty Jameson
San Antonio
Tex
Beverly Hanson
Pasadena
Calif
Simon Pyres
Art Severson
University of Miami
Fla
Severson
Philadelphia
Jimmy McHale
Major League Baseball Standings and Schedule Snapshot
The standings show Philadelphia leading the National League with 61 wins and Boston close behind at 56. Brooklyn 54 and St. Louis 54 rise midpack as New York 48, Chicago 41, Cincinnati 39, Pittsburgh 34 trail. Tonight’s and tomorrow’s games feature key matchups across cities with multiple doubleheaders and night contests. The AL leaders Detroit 62 and New York 61 pace a tight pennant race alongside Cleveland 61 and Boston 56.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Boston
Brooklyn
St. Louis
New York
Chicago
Cincinnati
Pittsburgh
Detroit
Celeviand
Washington
Cleveland
Notable Visitors Attend Institute of Rural Affairs Blacksburg
Local attendees at the Institute of Rural Affairs in Blacksburg on August 24 included Mr and Mrs Walker Mc Bond Mr and Mrs J H Brumback Julian Everley Mr and Mrs Charles E Kasten C K Wright J L Hershman A W Wright and County Agent I Fred Stine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Institute of Rural Affairs
Blacksburg
Walker McC. Bond
J. H. Brumback
Julian Everley
Charles E. Kasten
C. K. Wright
J. L. Hershman
A. W. Wright
I. Fred Stine
Etiquette of Handshakes in Introductions
The proper custom usually observed is that a younger man does not extend his hand until an older man offers first. If the elder bows only, the younger bows in return without offering a hand.
Westernport Gunner Shines in Trap Warmups at State Meet
Tony Francis of Westernport Maryland fired 60 straight in singles to lead the trap warmups for the Virginia State championship. Cecil Black of Roanoke topped handicaps with 47 of 60 while Ed McDonald claimed doubles gold with 45. John O Chapman and Carl Lewis posted solid scores for local shooters as action continued with doubles and handicaps through the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tony Francis
Westernport
Cecil Black
Roanoke
Ed McDonald
West Virginia
John O. Chapmn
Paul Plumly
Winchester Gun Club
Carl Lewis
Plumly
Willis Anderson
Gore
Francis
Bostwick
Pennsylvania
McDonald
Frank Dissinger
Lebanon
H. S. Wilson
Richmond
T. G. Fletcher
Black
Fletcher
Dick Baker
Oregon
A. M. Dillman
John O. Chapman
Winchester
J. C. Collis
Bunker Hil
Wilson
John Lighter
Cumberland
Dissinger
Oklahoma Begins Election Recount in Governor Race
Oklahoma court orders a statewide recount of the Democratic governor race after a ruling reversing the election board. William O. Coe deposits 19250 dollars for a 77 county recount. Johnston Murray backs the move and both candidates express satisfaction with the decision.
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Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
Supreme Court
Johnston Murray
William M
Bill) Murray
William O. Coe
State Election Board
Coe
Election Board
Murray
Hottle Named Woodmen Convention Head
Dorsey C. Hottle of Hickory Camp No. 34 is named State chairman for the 1951 Woodmen of the World convention. He will lead plans after a meeting August 26 in Waynesboro to set the staff and dates for the annual gathering. The local camp bids to host the event. Also note Malaya produces more than a fourth of the world’s tin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorsey C. Hottle
Hickory Camp No
The
Woodmen of the World
Hottle
State Council
W. 8. Williamson
Richmond
Waynesboro
Malaya
Radio vs Television in Baseball Hitting Minor Leagues
Harold Saidt argues broadcasts of major league games help minor leagues not hurt them and that television in minor league cities harms attendance. He cites York Pennsylvania and Trenton New Jersey as examples where radio boosts interest while TV may depress gate receipts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gayle Talbot
Hugh Fullerton, Jr
New York
Harold (Bus) Saidt
WBUD
Trenton
N. J
Ford Frick
Saidt
Frick
al Schacht
York
William B. McKechnie Jr
Trenton Giants
Cochell Bumped From Cap Squad in Davis Cup Move
Earl Cochell was left off the U S Davis Cup squad for disciplinary reasons Alrick Man said his behavior this year drew widespread criticism The San Francisco seventh ranked player had just defeated Jim Brink to reach the Eastern Grass Court Championship semi finals and vowed to challenge the Cup bosses
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Orange
N. J
Earl Cochell
U.S
Alrick Man
Cochell
San Francisco
Jim Brink
Seattle
Man
Senator Langer Brands Clark Griffith a Profiteer
Senator Langer accused Washington Senators president Clark Griffith of profiteering over announced day night doubleheaders with the Yankees and Tigers. Griffith denied the charge and defended his record for wounded soldiers while asserting his own financial strains in baseball.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Langer
Spaghettis Yard Measure in One Pound
The answer states there are approximately 106 yards in one pound of uncooked spaghetti standard size. This reflects a quirky unit measure from the source text.
SEC Football Habits Crackdown Hits Recruiters
In Birmingham, Commissioner Bernie Moore fined Mississippi, Louisiana State, Georgia and Tulane for excessive financial aid offers and barred their players from SEC Intercollegiate Competition. Schools called the move unjust or a misunderstanding as athletes seek other college options.
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Birmingham
Ala
Liberty
Bernie Moore
Mississippi
Louisiana State
Georgia
Tulane
Moore
T. P. Heard
LSU
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O'Sullivan
Novick
Frederick Motors, Inc
Mi. North
Martinsburg Pike
Valley Wrecking Co
Seiberling
Duce Parking
Cammer Tire CO
Handley School
Jake LaMotta
Vickie
Palisades Amusement Park
New York City
Asbury Park
Whitey
New York Giants
New York Yankees
Tigers
Vic Raschi
Yanks
Rashci
Bob Kuzava
Ted Gray
Sam Mele
Ch'co Carrasquel
Joe Brantt
Mel Parnell
Sam Chapman
Ferris Fain
Bobby Locke
Tam O'Shanter
South Africa
Major
Associated Press
National League
L. Zuckerman & Sons, Inc
E. Baker ST
N. Kent ST
Esso
Woodmen Convention
Molden Electric CO
Loudoun St
Clark Griffith
SEC
Creels
Miller’s Hardware
N. Main St
Timbucktu
Aeres
Miller’s
Drug Store
N. Loudoun St
Miller’s Drug Store
Whisperwate
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