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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 11, 1952

Page

6

Colonels Rally Past Capon Bridge For Second Straight Win

James Wood built a 6-2 lead and withstood Capon Bridge’s late charge to claim a second straight victory. Robert Kline led the Colonels with three hits while Luther Dorsey added two in four trips as Capon Bridge struck for six runs but managed only two hits. The win sets up a April 15 meeting with Harri eb Daburg at Rouss Park.

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Willie May Loses Final Draft Board Appeal

Montgomery detains report states Willie May lost his final appeal to Alabama State Selective Service. The New York Giants catcher Helder mim was report for induction May 17. State Detective Services Director James T. Johnson turned down May’s request for deferment due to necessary homes in Birmingham.

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Other Managers Stop Feeling Sorry for Leo Durocher

Seven major league managers debated sympathy for Leo Durocher of the New York Giants as rosters shifted. Dick Warfield emerged as a potential pinch hitter candidate while Durocher also counted on recent acquisitions and his young talents to spark a comeback in spring play.

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Handley Wins Tri-county Track Meet at Handley School

Handley High won the tri-county track meet at Handley School with Warren County Circle and Charles Town placing. Jim Blackburn set a school discus record of 151 ft 6 in and Handley dominated events from shot put to high jump while James Wood and Charles Town contended in several races.

Handley High Thinelads Handley School Warren County Circle and & Tate Charies ‘Own James Wood Charles Town Jim Blackburn Headley Blackburn Niney Wits Bull Solen Terhaugh Imes’ Wood Winefield Miley Wilbur Kersey Robert Splendberger Handley Diebter Boyd Dunn Minor Robinson Adams Hughs Charles ‘Town Prye Front Royal Manuel Hollinger Waymond Beeler Handy Liam Wood Chandilin Airkle Whittaker Herbeuch Kersey Grim Carroll Fressults Verd Charles Tow Pront Sevel Frye Gdandley Weno SS Ae Baker Ndley Omps Shryock Sclenberger Handleys Winefield-tHtandley Blackby Diebler Blackburn Grandley Hida Boyd Dunnley Bucks

Boxing rating chaos sparks questions on title fate

NBA rankings spark debate over whether Joe Walcott or Ezzard Charles should claim the world heavyweight title after a series of matchups. The NBA lists Rocky Marciano and Clarence Henry high among contenders, with Sugar Ray Robinson among top middleweight names amid ongoing contentious matchmaking.

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Chicago Cubs and White Sox open city series at Wrigley Field

Chicago Cubs and White Sox launch their annual three game series today at Wrigley Field amid bright weather. The Cubs, finishing last season in the cellar, opened spring play with a citrus league mark of 20 5 while the Sox have dropped five of six exhibitions.

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President to Have New Southpaw Glove for Opener

Chaotic OCR notes a humorous item about President Prue man receiving a new southpaw baseball glove for the opener against the Boston Red Sox and the Senators. It mentions a sterling silver pin and references to World War I service, with garbled pricing data following.

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Indians Stump Cleveland In Eqtting Stump

In a rough sports note the Cleveland Indians face a setback as they struggle to mount offense and stop opponents. Details are unclear due to damaged text but the piece centers on team difficulties and a pivotal moment in the game.

Cleveland Indians

Rosine in 7 Sports Rosine in BY

Fragmented sports notes mention Rosine and Talner with scattered references to players and teams. The garbled text lists names like Hornsby and Browns and hints at a weekly sports rundown.

Loyalty Demands Shape Rajah’s Spring Team

Hornsby enforces strict loyalty from his players both on the field and from veterans cast off by him. Several outcasts like shortstop Marion and pitcher Tommy Rice are counted on to give a strong effort despite past failures. Spring trip in Burbank reveals a tense atmosphere as writers and others observe the manager’s grip on the squad.

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