Fain’s Batting Hot but Homer Streak Goes Quiet
Philadelphia slugger Ferris Fain leads the American League with a .349 average while holding only one home run. The Texan, 30, focuses on contact hitting and team play, earning a daily role as a steady infield presence for the Athletics during their Western swing.
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Philadelphia
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Ube
Hame Fain
Diviberth
A’s
Sane Fy Elpeat
Shantz
Snead Opens Golf's Biggest Gold Rush in Chicago
In Chicago, Snead leads a field of 80 percent pros as Golf’s largest prize event kicks off at the New World O’Shante course. Promoter S May stages a world meet with amateur divisions for men and women amid questions over format and pacing for what may be the era’s top cash payout.
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Snead
Chicago
Ms K Sapesendanser
S. May
May
Johnson Seeks Rematch After Satterfield Upset Victory
Harold Johnson vows a rematch after losing to Satterfield who, as a 7-2 underdog, defeated him in a heavy fight. Johnson, an 18 knockout heavyweight, says he was rusty and will train harder for a possible second bout.
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Satterfield
Harold Johnson
Henry March
Johnson
Disabled Veterans Chapter 9 Activities Discussed
A local article notes the Va of Dabinataneah sanctioning veterans group work with the Disabled Veterans Chapter 9. It highlights ongoing activities and the involvement of veterans who served during wartime.
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The
Satchel Paige Wins 1-0 in 12 Innings Over Tigers
Satchel Paige mows down Detroit hitters over 12 innings for a 1-0 Browns win. Bob Neiman delivers a bases loaded single with two out in the 12th for the victory, as Wade Masterson and rest of lineup secure the close win amid a day of rainouts and scoring elsewhere.
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Old Satchmo
Tigers
Satchel
Walt Masterson
Senators
York Yankees
Hagerstown Race Meet Dates Announced
Hagerstown announces the race meet from August 12 to 23 with Walter Haight, veteran racing scribe for the Washington Post, set as the first race day 9 15.
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Hagerstown
Enpen
Baseball Standings and Rain Postponements in the American League
The American League standings show New York leading with 63 wins and 44 losses, followed by Cleveland and Boston in close pursuit. Rain caused postponed games including Boston at Philadelphia and Cleveland winning 7 to 3 in Washington, while Detroit 0 in a 12 inning rain game.
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Pede Reser
Chicago
Wynn
Boston
Philadelphia
Newae
Gers
Billy Cox
Max Lanier
Eddie Stanky
St. Louis Cardinals
Ieee
Pittsburgh
Cards
Anne Cubs
Cincinnati
Paul Minner
New York
Cleveland
Washington
St. Louis
Detroit
Ranits
Mework
Innow
Philade
Church League Seeks Final Regular Season Night
Tonight marks the last regular season for the Church League aside from postponed games. Two matches are set Presbyterian versus Episcopal and Montague against Highland with playoff implications. A loss could force a tiebreaker with Market for post season chances.
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Episcopal
Montague
Highland
Market
Lutheran
Cork
Brad
Bradoe
Braddock
New Picnic Area Opens at Senseny Park Entrance
A new picnic area at Senseny Park entrance includes cleared space with a fireplace stove costing 42 from Hancock Iron Works and a Ley saw slide chinning bars and swings. The Recreation Department purchased the items over a year ago. area awaiting seeding until after the softball season and will be ready next year.
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Bruce K Nelson Earns Physics Doctorate at Rochester
Bruce K Nelson was awarded a doctor of philosophy degree in physics at the University of Rochester's 102nd commencement. He lives at 217 West Boscawen Jr and previously earned a bachelor of mechanical engineering in 1943 and an electrical engineering degree in 1947 at the University of Virginia.
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N. Y
Bruce K. Ae
Beterugae Od
University of Rochester
Nelson
W. Boscawen Jr
University of Virginia
Cork Street Softball Eyes Trophy After Second at Richmond
A letter from Taylor Barr urging a trophy for the Cork Street softball team praises their second place at the Richmond State Sunday School Tournament. Local supporters will donate funds via the Winchester Star Sports Department to purchase the trophy for presentation during Church League playoffs, with donors listed.
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Taylor Barr
Winchester
Cork Street
Richmond
Barr
Winchester Star
Star Sports Department
The
Star
Rex Layne favorite to beat Charles in Utah title bout
Rex Layne, Utah’s heavyweight hope, was named a 6-5 favorite to defeat Charles in a 10 round fight tomorrow night at Municipal. Promoter Kenny Mayne calls it Utah’s version of a championship and will present a belt to the winner. Charles is billed as the uncrowned world champion after beating Jersey Joe Walcott in June. the victor could earn a shot at the Rocky Marciano-Walcott title in September.
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Ogden
Utah
Rex Layne
Charles
Municipal
Kenny Mayne
Jersey Joe Walcott
Philadelphia
Prise
Bronx Has a Cowboy in the Borough Ranch
In a three story stable Harry Abramowitz known as Hopalong operates as a Bronx cowboy. He keeps 43 horses 12 goats and a dog in a self styled ranch spread across five lots. His wagon collection includes covered wagons buck boards surreys victorias and barouches used to advertise bond rallies movies parades and products.
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New York
Harry
Hopalong
Abramowitz
Bronx
Treasure Trove Found In Prescott Publicity Stunt
In Prescott Arkansas a hidden treasure worth 84 dollars, planted by radio station KXAR as a publicity stunt, was found after about six weeks. Residents had combed the town clock, Prescott High Stadium, and other sites amid the nationwide curiosity and townwide fever.
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Prescott
Ark
KXAR
Padlock Used to Protect City Park Field
In the city park Mrs. Gus Caskill and station Tooley described a crowded scene with more than several people milling around as efforts to padlock the stadium keep the field from being denuded of grass.
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Gus Caskill
Station i Tooley
Alloy basics: definition and composition described
An alloy is a mixture of two or more elements, at least one metal, forming a homogeneous material with metallic properties. The definition covers common alloy examples and clarifies the role of metals in the mix.
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