Royal Crown 9 Advances to City Playoff Finals
Royal Crown 9 defeated Plumly 16 to 6 at Senseny Park to win the City League playoff game and reach the Shaughnessy finals. Larrick allowed six baserunners over six innings as Clevenger and Carper combined on the pitching. Leon Pope led Royal Crown with four hits in five at bats while Haynaker homered for Plumly. Score by innings: Royal Crown 3 7 1 0 0 4 16. Plumly 0 0 0 4 1 1 6.
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Clear Title Granted to Former German Assets
German owners of property seized by the Allies were stunned as Britain France and the United States approved a law granting clear title to individuals claiming former German assets. Allied custodians of enemy property confirmed the move, dashing hopes for restoration of assets in Allied countries.
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Southern Conference Teams Open Football Drills Today
Nearly 1,000 football hopefuls report as 16 Southern Conference squads begin pre season practice. Major programs include Maryland, South Carolina, Wake Forest, Clemson, Duke, Virginia, and Virginia Tech with new coaches andReturning lettermen. Key players cited include Boo Ward at Maryland and Gil Bocetti at Washington and Lee.
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Crossword Puzzle Clues and Answers Snapshot
A typed daily crossword clue list with numbered definitions spanning from 7 to 49 and a final stray line. Includes entries for dwelling god love Eskers force flogged Hebrew month land measure droop mid evening poet dog forbade frozen desert distress signal act of holding real estate networks unit of work knock part of a pedestal place of worship district in London classify Arabian chieftain digits weep convulsively upward curving of ship s planking present time blunder spread grass to dry rub out consume rolls of cloth feminine pronoun obnoxious insects and a stray tag 736 ON STAI.
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Six Holiday Games In Local Loop Schedule
The Northern Virginia League lists six holiday baseball games with three on tomorrow and three on Labor Day. Schedule includes Stephenson vs Stephens City at Rouss Park, Middletown vs Front Royal, and White Sox at North Mountain all at 3 p m. Labor Day features Stephenson vs Front Royal at Stonewall High School, White Sox vs Stephens City at Rooss Park, and Middletown hosting North Mountain also at 3 p m.
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District Nine Here Tonight For Twin Bill
The Wilson Pontiae ages host Plumly at 7 15 p m and Novick at 9 00 p m on Diamond No 2 in a twin bill for the local City League.
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Major Angola 3 Major Angola 3 Results Friday
Friday report shows no games scheduled across leagues. no matches played. Results focus on standings and schedule adjustments for the upcoming weekend. City venues and teams did not record measurable changes or scores in the latest update.
Sinatra denies death by own action rumors
LAKE TAHOE Calif. Frank Sinatra angrily refuted rumors he overdosed on sleeping pills to end his life amid a breakup with Ava Gardner. He said the claim is wild and ridiculous and noted he has been fighting personal problems for two years as he plans to marry Gardner after finalizing a divorce.
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Top Wrestlers In Charles Town Show Monday
All star wrestling event set at Charles Town Legion Baseball Park Labor Day weekend begins 8 p.m. Lights and pennants provided via Turner's Arena courtesy of Florence Turner promoter. Main event pits Gino Garibaldi and Leo Garibaldi against Bibber Mcoy and Miguel Torres in a two out of three falls match. Women wrestlers Lillian Bitters and Ella Waldeck clash in a one hour match. Harry Finklestine faces Irish Mike Clancy in a 30 minute bout.
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Cardinals suspend Nippy Jones for skipping trip to Pittsburgh
Sports Mirror recalls events from various years with brief notes. This entry highlights the St. Louis Cardinals suspending first baseman Nippy Jones for failing to report to the Pittsburgh trip, dated a year ago.
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Pittsburgh
Displaced Poles Told To Get U.S. Bathing Suits
In a Detroit court a 19 year old Miss Baleslawa Lukowski and 25 year old Frederick Ziedlarz faced dress code issues at a beach arrest. Lukowski claimed German attire was acceptable while Ziedlarz wore jockey shorts. Judge Groat fined Ziedlarz $25 and placed Lukowski on a year long probation.
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Germany
Leverett Saltonstall Statesman Profile
Leverett Saltonstall born September 1 1892 in Chestnut Hill Massachusetts rose to U S Senator from Massachusetts and served as governor from 1939 to 1944. He hailed from a distinguished New England family with notable presidents governors ambassadors and wartime servicemen. He practiced law in Boston before entering politics. From 1923 to 1936 he served in the Massachusetts House of Representatives.
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Old Timers Reenact 1924 World Series in Washington
Old timers gather to replay the final half of the 1924 World Series game between the Washington Senators and the New York Giants. Notables include Bucky Harris Clark Griffith Ossie Bluege Muddy Ruel Early McNeely Don Johnson and Giants stars Bill Terry Frankie Frisch Travis Jackson Freddie Lindstrom Hank Gowdy Jack Bentley Emil Meusel George Kelly Billy Southworth. The 4 3 Senators win and the pebble at Griffiths safe fuels town legend.
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Irish) Meusel
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Hopewell Jurors Return True Bill On Lottery Charge
Hopewell jurors vote to indict H W Billy Sampson a 71 year old realtor for operating a lottery a charge returned by a special grand jury investigating gambling Sampson had suggested only the Federal government could check the numbers operation A cash bond of 2500 was posted for October term appearance The maximum penalty for lottery operation is 500 fine and 12 months in jail
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Billy) Sampson
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Browns Manager Claims Fan Caught Home Run
Cleveland manager Zack Taylor accused a fan in the right field stands of catching Bob Lemon’s seventh inning homer, insisting Mapes failed to reel in the ball. Umpire Bill Summers ruled it bounced off Mapes’ glove into the stands, as Taylor argued the play and was ejected. Satchel Paige later closed out the Indians in relief.
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Norfolk Tars Clinch Pennant
Norfolk's Tars may have clinched the Piedmont League flag but the final three days of the six club schedule hold drama. Only a game and a half separate the Richmond Colts and Portsmouth Cubs with the Newport News Dodgers between in the race for the two remaining runner up berths.
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Why is a left handed pitcher called a southpaw
The term southpaw comes from the baseball diamond layout. A left handed pitcher faces the plate with his left side toward the south, hence the nickname southpaw.
Browns Defeat Indians Tightens Yankees Lead
The St Louis Browns upset the Cleveland Indians 6-3, dropping Cleveland one game behind the idle New York Yankees. Ed Lopat faces Sid Hudson next, as Boston and Philadelphia games pace the AL slate alongside a White Sox 2-0 win over Detroit. In the NL, Dodgers lead Giants by seven as Sal Maglie and Don Newcombe set for key duals.
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Charles Town Hosts Washington District 9 Nine in Legion Park Game
The Charles Town Legion nine hosts Ole Oiser Nine of Washington DC tomorrow at Legion Park at 2 30 p m. The District team is city champions of DC with stars Jack George from La Salle and George Hugh from Georgetown College. They own a 45 5 0 mark. Gilbert Miller to work the mound for West Virginians.
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Washington D. C
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LaSalle University
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Georgetown College
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