Baseball's Labor Day Tale of the Big Three and Pennant Push
The Red Sox sweep Washington 10-2 and 7-2 to stay within 1½ games of Chicago in the AL race. Brooklyn lowers its magic number to 3 after Dodgers take both ends from Philadelphia 11-4 and 8-2, threatening the NL pennant as Milwaukee falters. Multiple games reshape standings with Cleveland, New York, and Chicago splitting twin bills, while Baltimore, Detroit, and St Louis make impact moves.
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Do face cards in modern playing cards depict real royalty
The Association of American Playing Card Manufacturers says that originally all face cards were portraits of actual personages and some experts think modern kings queens and knaves still carry vestiges of those drawings. The King of Hearts is believed to be Charlemagne and the Jack of Spades to be one of his lieutenants as speculation.
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Baseball scores and schedule from Associated Press
Yesterday results show Kansas City 5 Brooklyn 2 and Cleveland 4 Philadelphia 2. New York split two games 5 5 and 5 6 with 10 inning first and 10 inning second games. Tonight Pittsburgh at Chicago 1:30 p.m. Brooklyn at Milwaukee 9 p.m.
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Lopata Cleared After Beaning Collapse
Philadelphia Phillies catcher Stan Lopata, hospitalized after two collapses at Connie Mack Stadium, is to leave for a western trip with the team tonight. Manager Mayo Smith called his condition very satisfactory and said he will be released from Temple University Hospital. Lopata was beaned by New York Giants pitcher John McCall, had a delayed reaction, played Saturday and Sunday, and collapsed after a home run. A doctor ordered observation, with no serious injury found.
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Nally and Irvin Shine in Speedway Features
At Winchester Airport Speedway Nally won the Sportsmen Feature and two heats, with Tommy Irvin of Purcellville edging him for the Amateur Feature. Jimmy Aleshire finished third. Jack Deniston was injured by a rock and treated at Memorial Hospital. Welch placed second as Bailey and Johnson also featured prominently. The track announced a Bathing Beauty Contest with nearly $200 in prizes and a 21 inch Motorola TV given to Mrs. Charlies Pollard. Track attractions include the Great Kuda Box and a Destruction Derby.
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Tropical Storm Gladys Bypasses Texas Heads Toward Mexico
Gladys veered away from Texas and dumped heavy rain on Mexico City causing floods in the capital, with 40 000 families affected and millions of people facing power outages and rising waters. Coastal towns near Tampico reported significant wind damage and darkness.
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Williams Named Esso Sales Rep for Winchester Leesburg Area
B B Williams Jr is named sales representative for Esso Standard Oil Company covering Winchester and Leesburg markets succeeding S M Pearman who becomes sales supervisor for Staunton district. Pearman will oversee sales merchandising and training for 25 northern Virginia counties. Williams moved to Staunton area with wife after Navy service and college.
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Hurricane Fiora Not a Threat to U.S. Coasts
The Miami Weather Bureau announced Hurricane Flora not a threat to the United States coast. Forecaster Cecil Gentry said Flora should head north in an upper air current and pass east of Bermuda, remaining roughly a thousand miles from the mainland.
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Antonelli Returns to Durocher after suspension
New York Giants ace southpaw Johnny Antonelli was suspended indefinitely for insubordination after a Philadelphia game. He talked with Leo Durocher for 20 minutes before a doubleheader with the Pittsburgh Pirates. Durocher lifted the suspension and Antonelli returned to good standing.
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Winchester Defeats Florida Club 10-2 in Labor Day Tilt
The Winchester Negro Baseball Club routed the Florida Club 10-2 at Rouss Park on Labor Day. A 5-1 game became a four-run outburst in the seventh led by P Brown M Brown E Brown B Brown and S Banks. J Brown E Banks R Brown and S Banks had key two-run hits earlier as Winchester built the lead. Florida tallied two runs, aided by two errors, with Slone adding the only two Florida hits in a two-run rally.
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Sam Snead Wins Ryder Cup Berth in Insurance City Open
Sam Snead captured the Insurance City Open with a 269 15 under par over 72 holes in Wethersfield Conn securing a Ryder Cup berth and $4000. His victory ensured Snead earns the team spot for a fifth straight time as he finished seven strokes ahead of the field.
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Brakeblok Bowlers Open Season Friday
Eight five man teams enter the Brakeblok League to begin at Health Center Alleys on Friday Sept 9 at 6 30 p m The Rams Eagles Colts Packers Bears Lions Cardinals and Red Skins make up the roster Turk Wingfield is president Richard Boxwell vice president Ernie Busch secretary treasurer and Jack Ritter statistician
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Runners Up Named in St Andrews Golf Event
Runners up Mike Souchak Grossingers N I and Fred Hawkins of St Andrews Illinois finished close in the field with scores near 276 in the tournament.
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Honest Appraisal Amid Dallas Garage Misstep
A Dallas nonprofit clarifies its status after a mislabeling incident at Tokowhit Head's garage. Officials say the group did not intend to be a nonprofit but are now seeking formal status.
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