Managers From Minors Make Their Mark In Major Circles
Ray Blades Fred Haney and Dr J Thomp Prothro moved from minor leagues to guide St Louis Cardinals Browns and Philadelphia Phillies. Cardinals lead NL Phillies sixth Browns sixth. Prothro Phillies pace hitters Arnovich and others. Haney’s Browns top batting and strong pitching led by Jack Kramer. American League results include Red Sox Dodgers tight 5 1, White Sox Indians 4 3.
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Haney
Browns
Mel Mazzera
New York Yankees
Jack Kramer
Detroit Tigers
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Brooklyn Dodgers
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Cleveland Indians
Opening of Charles Town Jockey Club Meet Draws Huge Interest
Charles Town West Virginia readies for a 48 day meeting opening at 2 30 Monday with over 10 000 expected attendance. A. J. Boyle and staff plan horsemen conference to enforce racing rules as 1 000 horses head to stalls near the city and 500 travel from Pimlico. Daily double bets will be offered to boost late wagers as $205 000 is slated for distribution.
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West Virginia Racing Commission
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J. Yancy Christmas
Hubert Kerr
Walter Emerson
Jess Burks
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G. H. Bostwick
Ewart Johnston
Beverly Broun
Frank Brooke
Carl O. Schmidt
Kings
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Steels Himself For An Ordeal In Oklahoma Murder Trial
Roy Murphy ended a 22 day hunger strike with syrup and prepared for a murder trial he avoided by starvation. Defense counsel James Mathers will argue Murphy shot in self defense after the deaths of his brother and sister in a fire at their home.
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Roy Murphy
James Mathers
Murphy
Harry Murphy
Admiral Bristol Dies Suddenly
Rear Admiral Mark L. Bristol aged 71 died unexpectedly at Naval Hospital Washington after a recent operation at Johns Hopkins. His heart apparently gave out while he was recovering from surgery. he formerly served as U S high commissioner to Turkey.
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Mark L. Bristol
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Turkey
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Gainesboro Social Notes and Local Visits May 13
Rev C G Russell and family from Wardensville WV called on Mr and Mrs J D Davis. Mrs J M Darlington and grandson Buddy Creel spent the weekend with Nathan Darlington. Mrs Joseph Cooper visited her mother Ella McIinee. Mr and Mrs Joe Hite and Buck Kibler moved into J M Darlington’s house. James Adams school bus departs Sunday at 9 30 a m for Ebenezer. Guests of Nat Ritter included Clifton Price and daughter, William Baker and family.
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Wardensville
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J. M. Darlington
Buddy Creel
Yton Darlington
Joseph Cooper
Ella McIinee
Joe Hite
Buck Kibler
James Adams
Ebenezer
Nat Ritter
Clifton Price
William Baker
Ferguson Rites Held Today In Local Cemetery
Impressive graveside services were conducted at Mt. Hebron today by Rev. T. M. Swann for John Marshall Ferguson railroad official who died in a Johnson City Tennessee hospital. Native of Fauquier county he had many local friends and relatives. He was 69 and his wife is sister of Mrs. Charles A. Ford. brother of A. P. Ferguson of Front Royal.
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Braddock Street
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Johnson City
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Charles Crisman
Rice W. Levi
Ferguson
Norfolk and Western Railroad
Carolina, Clinchfield
Ohio
Charles A. Ford
A. P. Ferguson
Front Royal
High Stakes Horse Race Draws Horse Testing Rule
The race will finish with photographers from Thomas High Speed California era capturing all winners. Every victor and any horses selected by the stewards must undergo saliva tests.
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Thomas High Speed Caenera
Funeral today for Marie Richardson in Berryville
Rites for Marie Richardson colored who died in Philadelphia were held at Sugar Hill near Front Royal at 2 oclock. Burial followed in the adjacent graveyard. She was a daughter of Bushrod and Katherine Carter Jackson and is survived by two children, several siblings, and four brothers. Pallbearers included Joe Champ and others. The Rev. Jesse Williams officiated.
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Marie Richardson
Philadelphia
Sugar Hill
Front Royal
Bushrod
Katherine Carter Jackson
Ichard
Cowell White
Nannie Mitchell
Nannie Chardson
James H
Riley
Clarence Jackson
Joe Champ
Squire Tigney
Will Lovett
Hugh Crittenden
John Lindsey
Essex Moten
Jesse Williams
Prank Lists Dr J H Kendall as Constable Candidate
In Richlands North Carolina a prankster wrote the name Dr J H Kendall as a candidate for constable on an election ballot. No further details on the incident or responses are provided.
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Richlands, N. C
A_ prankster
J. H. Kendall
Park's Season Opens Tomorrow at Winchester Park
The Winchester Park nine begins its season tomorrow at 3:00 p.m. against Prince George Athletic Club of Maryland. Last year Marylanders forced extra innings to beat the Park. Admission drops from 35 to 25 cents, aiming to boost weekend crowds. A practice game against Martinsburg was canceled as Jupiter Plavius struck out both sides.
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Winchester Park
Prince George, Md
Marylanders
Park Association
Martinsburg
Jupiter Plavius
Elected Official Resigns Citing Time Constraints
On the municipal ballot he won election but the result did not take effect. Dr Kendall promptly resigned saying he lacked time to run around arresting people.
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Kendall
Bickers Promises Gilt Edge Used Car Guarantee
Bickers sells over 4 000 used cars in Virginia with a “Bickerized” protection process. Cars traded in are inspected and repaired before resale, with cash payments for trades and flexible terms tailored to buyers.
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Bickers
Virginia
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