Veeck and Hornsby Clash as Browns Rally Bright Start
The uneasy pairing of Bill Veeck and Rogers Hornsby, two opposites in baseball, shows tension as Hornsby basks in onfield control while Veeck pushes for a serious approach. Marty Marion steps in, replacing Hornsby, bringing a sunnier leadership style for the Browns.
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New York
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Rogers Hornsby
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Hornsby
Martinet
St. Louis
Raja
Rogers
Bill
Barnum
Browns
Yankees
Rajah
Marty Marion
Bly
Baseball School And Tryout Camp In Frederick Md
The New York Giants conduct a baseball school and tryout camp at Frederick Md high park on June 19 20 and 21 with two sessions daily. Special instruction covers all positions and practice games will be played. Ages 16 to 20 are invited and promising prospects may receive contract consideration with expenses reimbursed. Participants must bring uniform glove and shoes. balls and bats provided. Tony Ravish Giant Scout directs the camp. James West handles Charleston West Virginia contact.
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Frederick
Ball Park
Tony Ravish
James West
Box
Charleston
W. Va
Duke Favored To Win NCAA Baseball Title
In Omaha the sixth annual college world series opens with eight teams but no eliminations yet. Duke University is favored to claim the title as Oklahoma exits after failing to reach the region. Today’s games include Texas versus Penn State, Duke against Oregon State, Western Michigan versus Holy Cross, and Missouri versus Colorado State.
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Municipal
Oklahoma
Duke University
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Penn” State
Duke
Oregon State
Western Michigan
Holy Cross
Missouri
Colorado State
Sequoya Inventor of the Cherokee Syllabary
Sequoya, born in Tennessee around 1760 to a white father and Cherokee mother, was crippled in a hunting accident. He devised a Cherokee writing system and submitted his syllabary to nation leaders in 1821, enabling thousands to read and write their language.
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Sequoya
California
Tennessee
Heat and Hogan Threaten to Complicate Open Show
Heat and Ben Hogan loom as top contenders at the U S Open on Northwood, with Hogan favored to place among the early favorites. The field of 162 must endure 90 degree heat and 36 holes on Saturday, while the Bermuda rough and tree lined fairways test accuracy.
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Ben Hogan
Dallas
Wolf
Hogan
Northwood
Fort Worth
Texas Sun
Horan
Sammy Snead
Lloyd Mangrum
Few Large Sunspots Expected Within Next Five Years
Dr. L. L. Thomson of Carter Observatory in Wellington predicts no giant sunspots for about five years. He says only small pock marks may be visible, and none will match last year’s giant spot as solar activity cycles roughly every 11 years. Giant spots fade before mid-cycle and reappear on the upward phase after the minimum.
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New Zealand
L. L. Thomson
Carter Observatory
Thomsen
State Senator Donovan to Speak to Catholic Groups
Virginia state Senator John A. K. Donovan of Falls Church will address the Sacred Heart Church Holy Name Society at 8 p.m. Monday. The event, in the church hall, includes attendees from the National Council of Catholic Women local council. Donovan, representative of Virginia’s 29th district, will discuss The Individual and the Legislative Process and is noted for long public service and leadership roles in civic, legal, and fraternal organizations.
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Sacred Heart Catholic Church
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C. A. Hobert
Berryville
Sen. Donovan
Virginia
Interstate Potomac River Basin Commission
Virginia Association of Lions Club
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Fairfax County Community Chest
Upperville Colt and Horse Show Opens at Graf ton Farm
More than 100 exhibitors will send prime hunters ponies brood mares and young stock as America's oldest hare show opens at Upperville tomorrow morning at Graf ton Farm. The Upperville Colt and Horse Show is 99 years old and runs through Saturday with breeding classes featuring sons of Bull Lea Whirlaway Challedon By Jimmy Black Gang and other top stallions. Entrants include Llangollen Farm Ballantrae Meander Farm with stables from Michigan Kentucky New Jersey Maryland Pennsylvania and the District of Columbia represented.
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Upperville
Grafton Farm
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Whirlaway
Challedon
Jimmy
Black Gang
Hunter
Llangollen Farm
Ballantrae
Meander Farm
Rainfall Totals and Averages for 39 Year Period
Report lists past 24 hour rainfall 0.03 inches, rainfall to date 0.20 inches, year to date 21.01 inches. Average rainfall over 39 years is 36.70 inches. Monthly averages from 1912-1951 include January 2.45, February 1.99, March 2.88, April 3.02, May 3.83, June 3.99, July 3.82, September 2.63, October 3.27, November 2.56, December 2.50 inches.
Literary Gazette Calls Out Foul Language in Soviet Speech
Moscow reports the Literary Gazette decries foul language and obscenity as survivals among the people. A commentator says cursing degrades speech once found in doss houses and inns, urging a campaign against world hooliganism and urging language to reflect clean thoughts of the builders of Communism.
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Moscow
Literary Gazette
Old Russian Drivers Known for Graphic Speech
In historic Russia drivers of sleds and carriages were famed for vivid language. The saying “He can swear like a driver” reflected the era’s colorful vocabulary. The Russian tongue is described as rich with many words allowing graphic expression.
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Russia
Walter Reed Dies in 1902 of Chronic Appendicitis
The celebrated bacteriologist and sanitarian Walter Reed died in Washington DC on November 22 1902 from chronic appendicitis. He had been absorbed in teaching at George Washington University Medical School and neglected his health.
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Washington, D. C
George Washington University Medical School
Catholic Cardinal von Faulhaber Dies in Munich at 83
Michael Cardinal von Faulhaber archbishop of Munich and Freising and dean of the German Roman Catholic clergy died today at age 83. The brief obituary confirms his prominent role within the church and his long service in Germany.
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Germany
Michael Cardinal von Faulhaber
Freising
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