Cards Fresh Bat Power From First Sacker Jones
St. Louis second baseman Vernal Jones has surged over a 10 day stretch with 17 hits in 38 at bats driving in 17 runs and lifting his average to .311. He doubled the Cards’ momentum in an 11 8 win over the Giants as they moved within a half game of first.
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Twin Bill Opens Saturday Night In Alexandria
Alexandria hosts a doubleheader at Senseng Rd with St. Marys Boy's Club facing the Elks at 7:30 and the Moose at 9 under lights. St. Marys, last year’s Class A champions, recently beat Kavakas Grill in an exhibition. Bob Lunceford and Jack Percifal will pitch for the visitors.
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Charles Wins 15 Round Decision Over Walcott
Charles, 27, Cincinnati Negro, defeated Jersey Joe Walcott in a 15 round unanimous NBA title bout in Chicago. The bout secured Charles the NBA heavyweight crown vacated by Joe Louis, with backing from promoters and the boxing commission, while Walcott pressed for a knockout early but faded as the rounds progressed.
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Illinois State Athletic Commission
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Plan Rink Party By West Frederick EUB Youth
Members of the Youth Fellowship societies of the West Frederick EUB charge sponsor a skating party at Ridgeway Roller Rink from 8 p m today. Attendees should meet at the EUB parsonage in Hayfield at 7 p m.
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Mt Williams Fete Hosts Yard Party by Mountain Falls Club
The Mt Williams Fete Mountain Falls baseball club will host a yard party at 7 30 p m on July 16 at the Mt Williams community center to support team activities and community engagement.
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Major League Standings and Yesterday's Results Summary
Major League standings show AL leaders New York and Detroit, with Philadelphia and Cleveland in pursuit. Yesterday highlights include Gerry Priddy collecting seven hits for the Browns in a doubleheader, and Bob Lemon’s seven-relief innings for Cleveland in a 14 inning win. Tonight features Detroit at New York and Chicago at Boston with several night games. Tomorrow’s schedule lists AL and NL matchups including Brooklyn at Pittsburgh and Boston at St. Louis.
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Gore and Oak Grove Win Bi-State League Titles
Gore crushed Star Tannery 14 4 and Oak Grove beat Lost City 5 4 to claim Bi State League Two triumphs. North Mountain leads with Gore 6 2 and Star Tannery 5 3 as Wardensville and Mountain Falls schedule Sunday games with byes noted for Wardensville.
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Why clocks show 8 22 in many ads and clocks
The text argues the 8 22 clock setting is for symmetry and space for ads, not Lincoln timing. It notes Lincoln died at 7 30 a m, Lincoln’s death time misleads the myth, and Britain uses the same 8 22 pose linked to Guy Fawkes in 1605.
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Indians Win Vote Rights Then Allow in 1948 Election
A historical note recalls that all Indians born in the United States gained citizenship in 1924. By 1948 Arizona and New Mexico had extended voting rights, while other states granted suffrage earlier, enabling Indians to vote in the November 1948 presidential election.
Three Governors May Seek Senate Seats Next Year
At a national governors conference, three governors emerge as likely Senate candidates. Kansas Governor Frank Carlson may run for Clyde Reed’s seat, Pennsylvania Governor James H. Duff is eyed against Senator Francis Myers, and Colorado Governor Lee Knous could oppose Senator Eugene Millikin. Dewey’s plans remain uncertain.
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Global precipitation and alcohol content in beer
The text notes a world average precipitation rate of about 16 million tons per second, capable of a three foot water layer annually. It compares current beer alcohol by volume near four percent versus roughly six percent in pre prohibition days.
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