Cleveland chosen to win by AP writer in world series preview
AP writer picks Cleveland to win the pennant, citing Luke Easter, Al Rosen, and Larry Doby as key Indians. The piece compares Cleveland to strong Yankees and notes Yankees power with Mantle and Berra, while previewing outfields, pitching, and injuries shaping the 1951 season.
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Gene Woodring
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Billy Martin
Joe Collins
Johnny Mize
Johnny Hopp
Singhass Rhea Team Wins Mixed Doubles Title
Pat Singhass and Troy Rhea win the Mixed Doubles League for 1951-52 with a 685 to 636 total over Pearl and Charles Ebert. The final game saw Rhea post 135 to clinch the 49 pin margin as Eberts were defeated.
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Harrisonburg Tops Johnson Keglers in Valley League
Harrisonburg defeated Johnson Keglers 3–0 in the opening match of the Valley League championship series at the Health Center Alleys. Hal Driver led the winners with a 410 series scoring 139 134 and 137 as the teams head to the next contest Friday.
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Wakefield Gets Another Chance With Giants Tryout
The New York Giants give Dick Wakefield a major league tryout after Monte Irvin injury and Willie Mays arrival. Manager Leo Durocher says Wakefield will play in the outfield somewhere while the club evaluates his potential return to the majors.
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Porterfield Shines As Team Dominates With Strong Pitching
A standout performance by Bob Porterfield anchors a game where the team leverages solid pitching and timely hitting to secure a decisive win. Porterfield dominates, limiting opponents and guiding the victory, with key defensive plays backing his effort.
Handley Relay Team Triumphs In Regional Meet Photo
The Handley relay team earned victory in a regional high school track meet featuring top teams from North Carolina Maryland Virginia and the District of Columbia. A photo credits Howard Allen sey and Burr Grim as the subjects with noted family ties.
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Lucille Kersey
Handley High School
Alexandria
Robert Solenberger
Hugh S. Solenberger
Gainesboro Pike
Dennis Wingfield
Eleanor Wingfield
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Wilbur Ker
Power Of Winchester Wins Potomac Edison Bowling Tourney
The Northern Virginia Power Company bowlers of Winchester won the 1952 Potomac Edison System Bowling Tournament in Hagerstown Maryland with a 1748 total pinfall. Captain Char White led with 357 triple and Bill Moore tied high single 141 with a Frederick bowler. Local women’s team from Frederick won the division while Mrs Frances Chrisman posted a 300 set.
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Kenneth McDonald
Bill Moore
Eugene Dunn
C. E. Babb
Henry Flowers
Merkle Slifer
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Utility Company
Frederick, Md
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Chrisman
Edward Chandler Named Head Coach At Bridgewater College
Edward T Buddy Chandler former Davidson College guard is named head football coach at Bridgewater College. The Bridgewater football program was organized in 1950 after an 11 year hiatus from the sport.
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Bridgewater
Edward T. Buddy Chandler
Davidson College
Bridgewater College
Sun eclipse frequency at a point on Earth
At any given point on the earth an eclipse of the sun occurs on the average only once in 360 years.
Draft Board to Hear Willie Mays on Draft Deferment
The Daily News reports Willie Mays may be granted a hardship deferment by the Alabama Draft Board in Birmingham. Mays faces induction May 16 while supporting a family of nine, a situation that could affect the Giants pennant bid amid Monte Irvin’s injury.
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Gorilla species recognized today
The coast gorilla known as Gorilla gorilla and the mountain gorilla called Gorilla berengel are the only two recognized species today.
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Star League Moves Bowling Night to April 18
Frances Brengle president of the Evening Star Ladies League announces the next bowling night will be Friday April 18 instead of Friday April 11.
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Frances Brengle
Evening Star Ladies League
Only You Can Prevent Forest Fires Public Service Ad
A public service message urges care to stop costly forest fires. It notes that thousands of homes burn yearly due to carelessness and warns that prevention hinges on individual responsibility. The ad credits the Advertising Council partnership.
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