Handley Track Opens Season at Memorial Meet
Handley High School finishes eighth in the Memorial Track Meet at George Washington High School Alexandria as Durham NC High School wins with 39 points. Handley placer Manuel Semeles third in the shot and Jimmy Blackburn third in the discus. medley relay team Ronald Wilson Charles Robertson Dennis Wingfield and Lawrence also take third. Next up is the County Relays on the local cinderpaths.
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Jimmy Blackburn
Ronald Wilson
Charles Robertson
Dennis Wingfield
Lawrence
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Virginia
District of Columbia
Local Beagles Win At Harrisburg Beagle Show
Co B and William Mallory of Winchester entered three dogs in Harrisburg Pennsylvania and returned with three ribbons. Rock-A-Bye Becky placed third in the 13 inch all age class among 67 entries, narrowly beating Rock-A-Bye Buddy which finished fourth. Rock-A-Bye Buddy had a prior first at the Southern Maryland Trials. Rock-A-Bye Sissy also earned third in the 15 inch class.
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Winchester
Harrisburg
Rock-A
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Buddy
Southern Maryland
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Moose Delays the Mail Near Glacier National Park
A giant bull moose blocked a Glacier National Park road for about 23 hours near Polebridge delaying a mail run. Ralph Day’s jeep halted by snowbanks faced gunfire attempts, until a ranger finished the animal with a slug. Meat deemed unsuitable for menus.
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Mont.pia
U. S
Here
Ralph Day
Glacier National Park
Polebridge
Day
Racing Here Next Sunday At Airport Coence
Carl Anderson of Arlington Virginia, 30, a versatile mechanic and 1949 Eastern Roadster Club Champion, returns for the inaugur al race at the Airport next Sunday with a likely new powerful car. He is noted as a smooth driver who has beaten many top names during the past season.
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Arlington
Carl
Airport
Houston
Tex
Chicago Cubs
Wrigley Field
Chicago
Bob Kelly
Johnny Klippstein
Gordon van Dyke
Carl Sawatski
Ransom Jackson
Carmen Muro
Bob Borowski
Cub Liversy
Bill Voiselle
Johnny Vander Meer
Preston Ward
Paul Minner
Frank Hiller
Bill Serena
Yankees Duo DiMaggio Henrich Power Spring Win in Memphis
Joe DiMaggio and Tom Henrich delivered in the same lineup for the first time since spring training opened, Henrich hit two homers and DiMaggio one as the Yankees beat Memphis 9 8. Billy Johnson hit a ninth inning run producing single to seal the victory.
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New York Yankees
Joe DiMaggio
Tommy Henrich
Memphis
New York
Henrich
DiMaggio
Yankees
Billy Johnson
Hak Bauer
Gene Woodling
Coe Sees Five Stroke Gap Between Amateurs and Pros
Augusta report quotes Charles Coe on the Masters field after the 1950 tournament. Coe notes rough greens and lack of tournament toughness for amateurs, with Frank Stranahan posting 297 and several others finishing 304 to 310 as the field concluded.
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Augusta
Charles Coe
Frank Stranahan
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Stranahan
It’s Still A Game Due Plans Major Tour Schedule
It’s Still A Game Due plans to play in three or four tournaments including The Masters and the Colonial Invitation at Fort Worth Texas with The Open and the Amateur as top events. he may skip the Open. He may go to Colorado for a week for practice and fun. Monday Matinee George Schneiter was fir.
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Colorado
Charlie
George Schneiter
Fir
Masters Birthday Echoes In Augusta Golf Circles
The piece notes a PGA bureau manager aging about ten on the job last week and dreams of a pro career with manufacturer sponsorship. Freddie’s daughter turns eight on Masters weekend as officials and the insurgent board of governors meet, while a golf writer recalls Beau Jack’s start in Augusta.
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Fred
Board of Governors
Beau Jack
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U of Ama Features Trio of Lary Brothers on Mound
The University of Arkansas showcases three Lary brothers Ed Al and Frank all right handed on its pitching staff with Ed and Al also playing end on the football squad. Maryland track coach Jim Kehoe hails sophomore John Johnson as a future great middle distance runner. Fred Corcoran quips after Jimmy Demaret wins his third Masters golf title.
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Frank Lary
Jim Kehoe
U. of Maryland
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Fred Corcoran
Jimmy Demaret
Jim
Gene Sarazen
Theodosia Burr First Niagara Honeymoon Visitor
Local historian Raymond Yates notes Theodosia Burr and her cotton planter husband started Niagara Falls honeymoon visits. They traveled to the Falls in 1801, three years before her father Aaron Burr, Vice President, killed Alexander Hamilton in a duel.
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Falls
United States
Alexander Hamilton
Done Sleeping Wins Gold Cup Classic
Done Sleeping, an eight year old brown gelding owned by Alvin Untermyer of Greenwich Connecticut, won the twenty fifth Virginia Gold Cup. The race carried $800 for the Virginia Steeplechase with Adaptable trained by Happy Hill Farm taking fifth. Other notable results included Silver Duck, Rialto, Irish Monkey and Crown Royal in their respective divisions.
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Done Sleeping
Alvin Untermyer
Greenwich
Conn
Silver Duck
Beverley Bryant
Ivy
Bobby Motch
Hurdies
Rialto
C. Mahlon Kline
Newton Square
E. Phelps
Broadview
Brush
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Lancaster
C. Harr
Virginia
Happy Hill Farm
Malvern
A. P. Smithwick
Old Dominion
Crown Royal
W. Robinson, IV
Pittsburgh
J. Murphy
Corinne Calvet Finds Drama Inspires Audience Connection
Hollywood column profiles Corinne Calvet, 24, detailing how a Paris childhood crush sparked her acting drive to move audiences. The French star discusses early career hurdles, marriage to John Bromfield, work with Hal Wallis, and film roles from Rope of Sand to My Friend Irma Goes West, noting her sun freckles in Hollywood.
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Demaret Wins Masters with 283 to Become Three-Time Champion
Augusta Ga Jimmy Demaret captured his third Masters title finishing at 283 after a final round 69 leaving Jim Ferrier three strokes back. Ferrier dropped six shots on the Death Hole the 13th while Demaret eagled it twice. Defending champion Sam Snead finished third at 287 with Hogan and Nelson tied for fourth at 288 as Mangrum, Heafner and Middlecoff chased the field. Demaret earned 2400 dollars, Ferrier 1500, Snead 1020 and Hogan and Nelson 720 each. prize pool raised to 12000 by Bobby Jones at Augusta National.
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Sam Snead
Ben Hogan
Byron Nelson
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Hogan
Lloyd Mangrum
Clayton Heafner
Middlecoff
Bobby Jones
Augusta National
Jones
Softball Eligibles Named for District Tournament
Organized teams in three cities and 22 counties are eligible for the District tournament for men in Martinsville July 29 and 30, announced by director Al Sasseen and the Virginia Softball Association. Cities listed include Bristol and Martinsville.
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al Sasseen
Virginia Softball Association
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Martinse
Veronica's Veil Debuts Lent Drama in Union City
The American Passion Play Veronica's Veil was first performed in Union City in Lent, beginning in 1915, and has since become an annual religious drama presented during the Lent season.
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Veronica’s
Union City
PGA Officials Seek Peace After Masters Meetings
PGA officials and most Masters players sought harmony after meetings at the Augusta National Club following Jimmy Demaret winning the Masters. Lawson Little, newly named co chairman with PGA president Joe Novak, said the gathering focused on procedure.
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Professional Golf Association
Augusta National Club
Jimmy Demaret
Lawson Little
Joe Novak
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