Race for Nationals Banner Hinges on McKechnie’s Pirates
In the National League chase, Will McKechnie powers the Pirates with a seven game lead as Cincinnati and the Giants fight to stay in the race. The Reds face Pittsburgh nine times in late season play, while the Cubs briefly join the Giants in pursuit after key games. In the American League, the Yankees hold a 13 game margin despite injuries, with Boston, Cleveland, and Chicago also winning.
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Associated Press
Will McKechnie
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al Simmons
Washington
Baseball scores and standings for American and National Leagues
American League standings show Cleveland leading with 68 wins and 53 losses followed by Detroit Washington Chicago and Philadelphia. Boston NY games today include Ruffing facing Wilson and Weaver facing Caster. National League results note Boston 2 loss and Pittsburgh 6 New York 0 with St Louis 6 Philadelphia 5.
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F. Pet
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Sisievecesesses
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Chicago
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Wilson
Ruffing
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Caster
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St. Louis
Chicago State
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New York Bis
St. Louis Et Eeewne
Hines Witness Tests Mount Vernon Ties in Racket Trial
Former Mount Vernon Mayor Leslie Bateman testified in New York court on James J. Hines's policy racket case. Bateman corroborated parts of gangster George Weinberg testimony that the Dutch Schultz operation moved to Mount Vernon in 1934 when pressure increased, after Weinberg consulted Hines.
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Leslie Bateman
Mount Vernon
N. Y
James J. Hines
New York Court
George Weinberg
Dutch Schultz
Weinberg
Hines
Agreement For Drivers Is Drawn
A wage and working conditions agreement for about 1,000,000 truck drivers and helpers in 11 midwestern states was approved today by a committee representing 3,500 struck operators. Local unions will vote on ratification in Indianapolis on Sept. 7. the contract sets a maximum 60 hour work week.
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Chicago
AFOL
Indianapolis
Five boys face burglary charges in Pittston case
Chief of Police Edward Moran heard testimony against five youths charged with attempted burglary and fixed one large dose of castor oil as punishment.
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Pittston
Edward Moran
Daily Crossword Puzzle Across and Down Clues
A crossword puzzle page with mixed-up across and down clues including hints for words like frozen dew, little girl, and celestial instrument. Contains garbled phrases, stray names, and misaligned letters from the 1938 publication.
Jobless Bridge Contractor Has Hopes Dashed
GAULEY BRIDGE W Va Sept 2 A jobless bridge contractor who claimed a $500000.02 check and a 21 year letter was a hoax bank official said Coda displayed the check as proof the money existed He was told by J D Swigart assistant to the bank president that the Pittsburgh bank has no account of that size no trust department and did not send the letter.
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Gauley Bridge
W.va
Coda
Pittsburgh
Osteopath Faces Murder Charge Over Wife’s Death
William F. Lamance, a 200-pound osteopath from Laclede Missouri, is bound over for trial on a first degree murder charge. A two day preliminary hearing concluded that his alleged use of force in a boxing career extended to killing his wife Ella, whose body was found in a backyard fruit cellar.
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Laclede
William F. Lamance
Ella
L. W. Libby
Held Prisoner In Parents House In Calb Ill
A 24 year old man Vincent Redmond was found emaciated and confined for two years in a dark windowless room in his parents home in Kalb Illinois. Deputy Sheriff Lymon Sebree reported the parents refused to discuss and authorities opened an investigation into the case as records indicate prolonged captivity.
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DE ‘Kalb
Ill
Vincent Redmond
Lymon Sebree
Sebree
Repeal Call On AAA Compulsion At Cumberland Rally
U S Senator James J Davis, seeking reelection, urged repeal of the compulsory control parts of the 1938 Federal Agricultural Adjustment Act. In a prepared speech for a Cumberland county rally at Williams Grove Park he said removing compulsion while keeping other provisions would still aid farmers without regimentation.
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Williams Grove Park
U. S
James J. Davis
Cumberland County
Congress
Roosevelt aide unable to vote in Massachusetts primary
James Roosevelt, secretary to his father the President, did not register before the deadline and cannot vote in the Massachusetts primary on September 20.
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Farmington
Mass
James Roosevelt
Massachusett
Real estate for sale in city area with long list of amenities
131%-acre farm 3 miles southeast of city offers a bargain at 36 dollars per acre. A beautiful cell rooms 2 halls bath and a basement under the whole house with hot water furnace and all modern conveniences. Located in one of the best city sections asking 3150 dollars with financing and 30 days possession.
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Oe City
Pretzel Twister's Claim Rejected in Lancaster
State Referee A. H. Young denied workmen compensation to John M. Wentzel who injury to his twisting finger while twisting pretzels in a factory interfered with his twisting ability. He sought permanent incapacity benefits.
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Lancaster
A. H. Young
John M. Wentzel
Wentzel
Youngsters To Rule Greenbelt
Greenbelt Maryland residents will see youths assume municipal duties on Labor Day with 17 year old John Freeman acting as mayor. The day features an intensive program including a ride and a picnic.
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Greenbelt
Funl
John Freeman
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