Diamond Thrills 49 Yankees Gave Casey Top Baseball Thrill
Casey Stengel recalls the 1949 New York Yankees as the most thrilling team he managed amid 42 years in baseball. He notes 74 injuries, pennant hope dashed yet a championship and his first big league pennant since 1943 when he broke his leg in Boston. He discusses his first tryout with Brooklyn in 1912 and past World Series moments including 1923 Giants versus Yankees.
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AP News
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Yankees
Braves
Ferris Fain Tops American League Batting Race
Ferris Fain of Philadelphia leads the American League with a .332 average as Sunday’s games push him nine points ahead. A three way tie for second at .323 includes Minnie Minoso Ted Williams and George Kell. Others in the top ten include Gil Coan Gil McDougald Johnny Pesky Bob Avila Larry Doby and Yogi Berra with the listed marks.
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Chicago
Ferris Fain
Philadelphia
Minnie Minoso
Ted Williams
Boston
George Kell
Detroit
Gil Coan
Washington
Gil McDougald
New York
Johnny Pesky
Bob Avila
Cleveland
Larry Doby
Yogi Berra
Turner Beats Ike Williams in Philadelphia
Gil Turner impressed in Philadelphia by stopping former Lightweight champion Ike Williams with a strong 145 pound display as he eyes Kid Gavilan’s welterweight title. The 20 year old moved to 24 straight wins in an undefeated welter career, 21 by knockout.
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Philadelphia
Gil Turner
Kid Gavilan
Gil
Ike Williams
Turner
Drunken Drivers Lose Permits in August in Virginia
The Division of Motor Vehicles revoked 495 permits in August for drunk driving in Virginia. The number exceeded July’s 429 revocations. In total the DMV took 651 permits for various offenses.
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Richmond
Division of Motor Vehicles
Richmond Backfield Prospects Highlight Virginia Camp
University of Richmond coach Ed Merrick says three first year players may start in the backfield as Corky Johns and Billy Farris compete at halfback while freshman John Zupicich or Bill Bauder contend for fullback and quarterback slots. Virginia programs focus on defense and teamwork across Virginia Tech Washington and Lee and other schools.
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University of Richmond
Corky Johns
Billy Farris
John Zupicich
Joe Purinai
Bill Bauder
Bobby Tyler
Washington and Lee
George Barclay
Jack Kibler
Generals
Virginia Military
Tom Nugent
Cincinnati
Dave Woolwine
Charlottesville
Art Guepe
University of Virginia
Virginia Tech
Frank Moseley
Marshall College
William and Mary's Indians
Marvin Bass
Tribe
Courthouse sale fails again in Hillsborough County
Hillsborough County attempted to sell a courthouse for 776000 dollars but no bids appeared. Real estate dealers cited the high minimum price and prohibition on dealer commissions as reasons. Officials plan private sale. occupancy possible in about a year once the new 2300000 dollar courthouse is finished.
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Tampa
Fla
Hillsborough County
School's Open Signs Posted Near State Schools
Twelve hundred lacquered signs bearing the legend School's Open were sent to district engineers of the State Highway Department to be posted near schools statewide. The signs feature a freckled child with a bright apple and will be removed within 30 days or as they deteriorate.
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Richmond
State Highway Department
American Automobile Association
Dutch Gain Irish Lose In Census
A World Health Organization report shows Ireland’s population fell by seven percent from 1900 to 1949, while Dutch numbers rose two to one. Europe overall gained, with Ireland and France and Czechoslovakia as exceptions. The United States and Canada grew strongly, and Argentina led Western Hemisphere increases.
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Holland
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Pakistan
China
Argentina
Cuba
Columbia
U. S
Canada
United States
FBI Seizes 1600 Slot Machines In NOLA Raids
FBI agents seized 1600 slot machines and 100 cases of accessories in raids on four storage points in New Orleans. Machines, shipped from Texas, were crated and not unpacked. Value could reach half a million dollars. no arrests.
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FBI
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Texas
Free Trade Zone
Taca Airlines
Mossant International Airport
Central America
Lopez
Washington
Three-way pennant chase steams on for Yankees Indians Red Sox
The Yankees Indians and Red Sox resume their lead chase as Cleveland opens a tough 13 game road swing in Philadelphia against the A's with Bob Feller and Mike Garcia set to start. Meanwhile the Dodgers press toward the NL crown with a night game in Cincinnati and possible Bragan call up to cover for Campanella.
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Boston Red Sox
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Indians
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Yankee
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Boston
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Mike Garcia
Alex Kellner
Sam Zoldak
New York
Browns
Ned Garver
Tommy Byrne
Brooklyn Dodgers
Reds
Cincinnati
Dodgers
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Giants
Cardinals
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Cards
Boo Bragan
Fort Worth
Roy Campenella
Campenella
al Welker
How many wives did Julius Caesar have
Four. Caesar first married Cornelia, then Pompeia whom he repudiated, then Calpurnia who survived him, and finally Calpurnia’s replacement prior to his death.
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Capurnia
Pisco
Musial Likely Leader In National League Batting Crown
Stan Musial of the St. Louis Cardinals dominates the NL batting race with a 30 point lead and a .370 average through September 9. Richie Ashburn stands second at .340, with Jackie Robinson third at .338 and Roy Campanella fourth at .329 for the season leaders.
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Stan Musial
Musial
St. Louis Cardinals
Richie Ashburn
Philadelphia Phillies
Jackie Robinson
Brooklyn
Roy Canpanella
Johnny Wyrostek
Cincinnati
Alvin Dark
New York Giants
Carlo Furilla
Dodgers
Ralph Kiner
Pittsburgh
Monte Irvin
Giants
George Metkovich
First Organized Volunteer Fire Company Founded in 1736
The Union Fire Company formed in Philadelphia in 1736 is cited as the first organized volunteer fire department.
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Union Fire Company
Philadelphia
Exploding RAF Meteor Plane Kills Four at Westcliff
Four people died when a Royal Air Force Meteor jet exploded in the air over Westcliff. The blast killed the pilot and set one house on fire, destroying part of another residence and killing a man and two women occupants.
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Royal Air Force
Confederate Flag Desecration Told By Roanoke UDC Member
Mrs C R Williams of the Roanoke Chapter UDC says the Confederate flag is being desecrated by the public. She advised the UDC yesterday to stop the flag's use on automobile neckties sweaters jackets and a ball game attire.
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Roanoke
C. R. Williams
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United Daughters of the Confederacy
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