Leesburg Boys Enter Soap Box Derby Plans
About ten Leesburg Virginia boys plan to enter the county soap box derby July 18. Leesburg Lions Club sponsor with Loudoun News and Brock Chevrolet agency. Derby directors McSherry and Turner announced new rules limiting metal springs to cut costs.
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Frederick
Leesburg
Virginia Comunity
Leesburg Lions Club
Loudoun News
Brock Chevrolet Agency
Orking
Fred A. Brock
Zd. Hoelizel
Pency
C. R. Lyttle
Lawrence Muse
James eIntosh
Leesburg Lions
Jim McSherry
Joe Turner
Chevrolet
Virginia
Leespurg
Charles Sensabaugh
Charles Mercer
Robert Farr
David Willams
Bobby Paul
Nelson Redman
Jermit Frye
Nelson Castle
Elmer James Geiman
Raleigh Paul
Frank McGaha
David Frye
Winester
Winchester
Brock Agency
Fredor McSherry
Walkersville Jassies Defeat C. P. Operators 9 to 5 in Home Win
In the Girls Softball League, Walkersville Jassies came from behind to beat C. & P. Operators 9 5 at home. Patsy Crum pitched strongly allowing only two hits while Glade hitters and Craver sparked a ten hit attack. Willis tripled in the second, scoring on Layman error as Walkersville posted the decisive runs.
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Walkersville Jassies
Thair
Glade Hiters
Layman
D. Eaves
Craver
Patsy Crum
Willis
Walkersville
Rippeon
Illis
Crum and Craver
Benefit Doubleheader Under Lights Monday at Washington School
South End Civic Association hosts a benefit softball doubleheader at the lighted Washington Street School playground Monday night. Proceeds aid the association fund to maintain and improve the school playground for night-time community use. Girls Softball League teams start the twilight tilt at 6:30 p.m. with Walkersville and SECA nines. Municipal League contenders follow in the nightcap as SECA faces Junior Firemen. Committeeman Pete Keefer announced the arrangements.
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South End Civic Association
Washington Street
Association
Walkersville
SECA
Pete Keefer
South End
Baseball Scores and Standings Featured in League Results
American League Thursday results show Chicago beating Philadelphia five to two and Cleveland routing Washington sixteen to zero. New York topped Detroit eleven to one as St Louis faced Boston. Standings list New York with twenty three wins nine losses, Chicago nineteen three, Boston eleven or thirteen? and Detroit sixteen thirteen with troubled percentages. Rosenberg death notice notes both Ethel and Julius Rosenberg, inmates of Sing Sing, have had no visitors after ten and six weeks respectively.
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Chicago
Philadelphia
Cleveland
Washington
New York
Detroit
SL. Louis
Boston
St. Louis
L. Pet
Ossining
N. Y
Victory Cleaners top AMVETS 3–2 in City Softball clash
Victory Cleaners edged AMVETS 3 to 2 at Washington Street School field in a tight City Softball League contest. Elwood Hammer opened the scoring, AMVETS wild play sparked a three run inning, and Victory benefited from an unearned run to claim their first win. Rhoderick led AMVETS with two hits and a late double by Kehne nearly tied it.
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Victory Cleaners
Amvets
Washlington Street
Rice's Grocery
Elwood Hammer
Victory
House
Rhoderick
Max Kehne
Amvetsa
Lakin
Bagent
Kennedy
Children's Carnival in Braddock Heights Park
Parents and children are invited to a Braddock Heights Park carnival Saturday starting at noon. sponsored by the Recreation Group of the Community Center. Attractions include pony rides roller skating ferris wheel and merry go round rides plus carnival games a doll show and movies at 5 30 pm. Proceeds aid playground facilities.
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Braddock Heights Park
Moon
Recreation Group
Elaborate Memorial Day program set at Antietam Cemetery
Sharpsburg May 24. One of the era’s most elaborate programs will open next Wednesday for Memorial Day exercises at Antietam National Cemetery. Lemuel Stevens, state commander of the American Legion, will speak after parade. The Washington County Historical Society will present the Dunkard church deed to the Department of Interior with Secretary Oscar J. Chapman invited. The parade forms on Shepherdstown road and moves through Sharpsburg.
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Sharpsburg
Antietam National Cemetery
Lemuel Stevens
American Legion
Washington County Historical Society
Dunkard
Department of Interior
Secretary of the Interior
Oscar J. Chapman
Shepherdstown Road
White Sox In Clean Sweep Over Athletics
The Chicago White Sox completed an unbeaten eastern road trip with a 2-0 victory over the Philadelphia Athletics, Eddie Robinson homering for the seventh time this season. Gumpert earned his second straight win as Chicago won in a sweep that included two wins over Boston and a win over New York, Washington, and Philadelphia. Joe Coleman's and Carl Scheib were held to similar hits as the Sox dominated. Yankees beat Detroit 11-1 behind Ostrowski’s first complete game in New York. Feller’s 16-0 win over Washington supported by 19 hits. Cardinals pound Reds 11-3 with Presko throwing five-hit effort. Musial homered and doubled. American League and National League box scores follow.
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Philadelphia
Chicago White Sox
Windy City
Philadelphia Athletics
Eddie Robinson
Paul Richards
Boston
New York
Washington
Gumpert
Randy Gumpert
Gerry Coleman
Joe DiMaggio
Phil Rizzuto
Tiger
Tigers
Mickey Mantle
Joe Ginsberg
Bob Cain
Feller
Cleveland
Bob Feller
Sid Hudson
Gil Coan
Eddie Yost
Bobby Avila
Larry Doby
Ray Boone
al Rosen
Bob Kennedy
Jim Hegan
Joe Presko
St. Louis Cardinals
Cincinnati Reds
Presko
Stan Musial
Peanuts Lowrey
Cardinals
Chicago
Marhos
Schieh
Coleman
Murray
Detroit
Choice Selection of Used Trucks From Key Chevrolet Sales
Key Chevrolet Sales offers a lineup of used trucks including a 1949 Sedan Delivery at 1 050 dollars and a 1949 64 Ton Panel in good condition at 975 dollars. Other offerings include a 1949 42 Ton Pickup at 1 085 dollars a 1948 34 Ton Buskup low mileage at 1 945 and a 1947 1 14 Ton Stake with new paint. Also listed is a 1945 14 4 Ton High Rack Cattle Truck at 925 dollars. Key Chevrolet Sales, Inc 106 East Patrick Street, Steel, Phone 707.
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Ford
Brunswick High School Triumph Over Middletown 4 2 Classic
Brunswick High School edged Middletown 4 to 2 in a County Inter scholastic Baseball League closing game. W Merriman struck out ten batters, Adams homered for Middletown, Keyser sparked Brunswick with a sixth inning run aided by a fielding error and a clutch single. The Railroaders finish the county slate with an 8 3 record. Middletown’s offense managed a late run, but Brunswick held on for the win.
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Brunswick High School
Middletown
Rulroaders
Poolesville
Brunswick
W. Merriman
Adams
Merriman
Railroaders
Keyser
Snoots
Phillips
Lovelace
Summers
Brunswick AB
R. HO
A. EL Keyser
Manuel
Chaney
Middletown AB. R
Reeder
Postponed Night Game Between Doubs Club
Indefinite postponement announced for tonight's game at Camp Detrick. Mulecahey says the visit by Cincinnati will be rescheduled to a later date. Also lists cars for sale at Monocacy Motors with numerous models and prices.
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Camp Detrick
Doubs
Mgr. Mulecahey
Used Car Lot Ad Promotes 1950 Nash Statesman Sedan
Lawson Motor Sales lists multiple used cars with prices and notable features. Highlights include a 1950 Nash Statesman Sedan oD priced at 1695, 1949 Nash Ambassador, 1948 Hudson Super Sedan at 1495, a 1947 Chevrolet two door, and a 1947 Nash Ambassador. The dealer offers extended hours and a phone number for contact.
New Market to Meet Liamsville in Maryland League Clash
A large crowd is expected at the Hamsville baseball park Sunday afternoon as New Market visits Liamsville in a Maryland State League encounter. Rivalry runs deep as New Market’s star Mayne t faces Liamsville’s heavy-hitting lineup led by Charles Holland. Harald Hargeit may be chosen to pitch, adding spice to the annual showdown. The game at Wameville starts at 2 p.m. daylight saving time.
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Theamsville
New Market
Hamsville
Maryland
Burrall
Mayne T
Charles Holland
Sjamsville
Holland
Harald Hargeit
Ijamsville
Samsville
Wameville
Juniors Firemen Keep Lead By Beating C P Phone Men
Municipal Softball League action sees Junior Firemen hold top spot after a 7-1 victory over C P Phone at Baker Park. Esterley allowed two hits, including a Alexander homer for C P. Rhoderick and Wetzel sparked Juniors with two triples and Wetzel went 3 for 3.
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L. Pet
BOO Independents
SECA
Uniteds
C&p. L
Municipal Softball League
Downing C. & P
Baker Park
Newell Esterley
Alexander
Rhoderick
Wetzel
C&p
Atkinson
Wagner
Esterley
NECA tops Lions 16 to 14 in Civic Softball clash
NECA jumped to the league lead with a 16 14 win over the Lions at Staley Park. Lewis homered for NECA, Dorsey Shipley added a homer, while Rudy homered for the Lions. Pitching by Main and Moore featured wild sequences as NECA held on late.
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SCA
Lions
Gane
Elks
Pel
Neca de
Civitans
North End
Civic Softball League
Staley Park
Lion
Main
NECA
North Enders
Cosley
Jacobs
Lewis
Cy Moore
Moore
Dorsey Shipley
Rudy
Crum
Moss
Sanner
Colter
D. Shipley
Hollinger and awards spark sportsmanship honors
The article notes Hollinger selected by a college committee for student athletic leadership. It also covers a New York May 24 announcement of the Bowman Gum Company awards, including a $1,400 war bond for the most gentlemanly player in each major league, judged by seven senior sports writers and broadcasters, plus a $500 bond for another standout on each team.
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New York
Bowman Gum Company
Philadelphia
Jack Singer
International News Service
Squirrel Season Opens October Fifth in Maryland
The State Game and Inland Fish Commission announced a revised opening for Maryland squirrel season, now starting October 5 and ending October 31 statewide except Garrett County where opening is October 10. Violations carry fines from 10 to 50 dollars and up to 30 days in jail. The deer hunting rule was tightened to close a loophole by specifying illegal hunting days beyond December’s start.
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Maryland
State Game and Inlandish Commission
Garrett
Ad Squirerels
Tung Oil Boom Tends To Lift Upper Montgomery County Baseball League
The Upper Montgomery Co Baseball League notes an agricultural shift with tung orchards dominating the region. In the past five years tung oil production averaged 16,000,000 pounds annually, marking a significant move into the American agricultural scene alongside baseball activity.
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United States
Westminster tennis captain wins top Juniata athletics award
Ray Hollinger of Westminster, captain of Juniata College's tennis team, received the Stanford Mickle Athletic Award for leadership and sportsmanship. The 20-year-old senior, son of K Ray and Mrs. K Ray Hollinger, will have his name inscribed on a plaque. The award honors a graduating senior who loved athletics and promoted sports at Juniata College.
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Ray Hollinger
Westminster
Juniata College
Huntingdon
Hollinger
Stanford
Mickle
Russell. Mickle
New Paris
Hallinger
K. Ray Hallinger
Ridge Road
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