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October 24, 1955
The Key West Citizen
Key West, Monroe County, Florida
What is this article about?
Clark Griffith, 85, Washington Senators president and American League co-founder, is recovering from a stomach hemorrhage with blood transfusions after initial hospital stay for neuritis; family gathered, spokesman reports positive progress.
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9th-Inning Rally Is Made
By Clark Griffith
WASHINGTON (P) - Clark Griffith, 85-year-old president of the Washington Senators baseball club, is reported making a "ninth-inning rally" after a stomach hemorrhage.
Mrs. Griffith and other family members had gathered at George Washington Hospital. Dr. George A. Resta, the team physician, said Griffith, who helped organize the American League, had been given several blood transfusions since suffering the hemorrhage Saturday. He had entered the hospital Wednesday for treatment of neuritis, a nerve ailment.
Club spokesman said of Griffith: "He's apparently pulling up".
By Clark Griffith
WASHINGTON (P) - Clark Griffith, 85-year-old president of the Washington Senators baseball club, is reported making a "ninth-inning rally" after a stomach hemorrhage.
Mrs. Griffith and other family members had gathered at George Washington Hospital. Dr. George A. Resta, the team physician, said Griffith, who helped organize the American League, had been given several blood transfusions since suffering the hemorrhage Saturday. He had entered the hospital Wednesday for treatment of neuritis, a nerve ailment.
Club spokesman said of Griffith: "He's apparently pulling up".
What sub-type of article is it?
Biography
Medical Curiosity
What themes does it cover?
Recovery
Misfortune
What keywords are associated?
Clark Griffith
Stomach Hemorrhage
Blood Transfusions
Ninth Inning Rally
Washington Senators
What entities or persons were involved?
Clark Griffith
Mrs. Griffith
Dr. George A. Resta
Where did it happen?
Washington
Story Details
Key Persons
Clark Griffith
Mrs. Griffith
Dr. George A. Resta
Location
Washington
Event Date
Entered The Hospital Wednesday; Hemorrhage Saturday
Story Details
Clark Griffith, 85-year-old president of the Washington Senators, suffered a stomach hemorrhage on Saturday after entering the hospital on Wednesday for neuritis treatment. He received blood transfusions and is reportedly making a 'ninth-inning rally' in recovery.