Umpire Bill McGowan Reflects on Baseball's Rough Life
In an interview Bill McGowan recalls a 1921 Baltimore Buffalo game where a ground ball dropped from the glove ending Baltimore's 27-game win streak. He also weighs in on the Ruth vs Cobb debate, praising Cobb as the greatest all around player and noting Ruth's slugging prowess.
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Bill McGowan
Baltimore
Buffalo
Baltimoore
L Eading
Barney
Ed Barney
Joeef
Jack Bentley
Boley
Jack
McGowan
Cobb
Associated Press
Major League Baseball Tonight and Tomorrow Schedule
The schedule lists night and day games across leagues. Matches include Philadelphia at Detroit Boston at Cleveland Washington at St Louis New York at Chicago and Cincinnati at Boston with varied start times, plus tomorrow’s lineups featuring Cincinnati at Boston Chicago at Brooklyn Pittsburgh at New York and St Louis at Philadelphia.
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Cleveland
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St. Cro
Cincinnati
Ciccignati
M. St. Louis
Associated Press
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Ble
Moose Overcomes O Sull ivan 16 9 and Novick Edges Royal Crown 9 8
In City Softball action Moose Club toppled O Sullivan Rubber Co 16 9 while Novick defeated Royal Crown 9 8. Secrist delivered a key seventh inning hit for Novick as Plummer and Moose players contributed multi hit efforts in the Moose win.
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O'Sullivan Kangaroos
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Jack Larrick
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Grim
Lee Fawcett
Carper
Plumly
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Texas
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Vernon Clark
Fahnestock
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Garland Pingley
Richard Boxwell
Haymaker
Moose Clevenger
Bobby Jackson
Clevenger
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Sheep Killed By Pack Of Dogs In McCann Farm Loss
A pack of dogs raided the Charles R. McCann farm early Monday killing seven ewes and seven large lambs with an estimated loss of 350 dollars. McCann awakened, dressed, armed with a gun, and drove the dogs away.
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Charles R. McCann
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Yanks eye major deal as Tigers gain prestige
Yanks seek a major deal before the Thursday deadline as Detroit strengthens its hold on the race. Detroit’s 10-2 road run and 16 home games boost the Tigers as the team to beat, while Boston’s slump and St. Louis’ steady play widen the American League field.
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Yanks
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Reckless Driver Fined by Justice
Lucas Marcus Robinson Jr of Straburge was fined 100 dollars and costs for reckless driving from a collision on Rt 11 in Stephens City. Trial Justice W Erle Edwards noted it was his second such offense in a year and imposed a 30 day suspended sentence.
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Straburge
Rt. 11
Stephens City
W. Erle Edwards
Robinson
Meetings Ended By Republican Group
The Winchester Frederick County Republican Club will suspend monthly meetings until fall. An annual summer picnic will be held with date and place to be announced.
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Winchester-Frederick County
Republican Club
Fire destroys building in Safeway Parking Lot
A small frame structure in the Safeway Parking Lot on North Braddock Street burned last night. Manager R. V. Martin estimates the loss around $40 and a replacement will be sought. Police are investigating the blaze.
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Safeway
N. Braddock St
R. V. Martin
Speakers at Dedication of Memorial Building
Congress member Harley O. Staggers of Keyser and State VFW Commander James A. Mack of Spencer will speak at the Memorial Building dedication in Wardensville on July 4. The Lions Club will run the all day program.
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Harley O. Staggers
Keyser
VFW
James A. Mack
Spencer, W. Va
The
Lions Club
Bradley A leads in NCAA bid as Groover tops team
Sports roundup notes Bradley University as the first to qualify for the NCAA tournament after a 23 game win streak and highlights players Har mon Groover Rudy Fobert Bud Niles and others with minor league links while touching on college baseball rules and other local sports updates.
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Hugh Fullerton JR
New York
Bradley A
Omaha
Harmon Groover
Bradley
Braves
Tufts Lads
Rudy Fobert
Browns
Bud Niles
New England
Nova Scotia
Golfer Dots All Sets 259 Amidst East Coast Rivalries
Former junior champ and 1949 Washington State titlist Dots All posted rounds of 64 64 67 64 totaling 259 in three days of practice and competition on Mary land and Virginia courses. He may meet Le Mackey Jr of Texas U after a Birmingham 64 shooter comment. Athletic Director ED XK Bible noted inquiry about a table tennis scholarship prospects.
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Virginia
Dots All
al Menaent
Washington State
le* Mackey, Jr
Texas U
Bible
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