Major League pitching stars lead openers in 1952 season
Major League clubs begin the season with top pitching aces led by Sal Maglie for the Giants against Robin Roberts of the Phillies. New faces appear across rosters from Boston to Cleveland as rookies and trades reshape lineups for the 1952 campaign.
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Joe Reichler
New York
Sal Maglie
Giant
Robin Roberts
Philadelphia
Giants
Davey Williams
Bob Elliott
Phillies
Connie Ryan
Smoky Burgess
Restaurant Keglers Keep Hopes Alive In Valley Tourney
Bill Bradley and Mickey Perry led Winchester in a Valley League bowing series against Harrisonburg with a 2–1 edge after three games as the Winchester men and women push for the 1951 52 title. Al Whitmore and Corinne Carskaden starred for local squads in key games.
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Keglers
Bill Bradley
Mickey Perry
Howard Johnson Restaurant
Winchester
Harrisonburg
Suray
al Whitmore
Ed Clevenger
Howard Johnson
Perry
Bradley
Clevenger
Custer
Eye
Ritchie
Driver
Whitmore
Perry Clevenger
Rhea
Keiter
Harrisonburg Ladies Long
Byerly
Cenci
Fawley
Winchester Ladies Grim
Ebert
Jasper
Carskaden
Kiracofe
Gift Of Gold Wins Virginia Gold Cup Steeplechase
Jockey Dooley Adams aboard Gift of Gold, owned by Mrs. Simon T. Patterson, won the 27th Virginia Gold Cup at Warrenton Va in 7 minutes 34 3 5 seconds edging Big Bones by three quarters of a length. Tolbiac followed in third as 12,000 fans watched the timber event.
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Adams
Warrenton
F. D
Dooley
Southern Pines
N .C
Broadview
Gift of Gold
Simon T. Patterson
Pittsburgh
Big Bones
Walter S. Wickes, Jr
West Chester
Mrs. Patterson
Tolbiac
Thomas Stokes
Berwyn
Mister Mars
Adaptable
Amory S. Carhart
Cartwright Wetherill
Newtown Square
Richmond
Stokes
Tolbaic
Largest city areas in the United States
The three biggest cities by land area are Los Angeles California with 452.2 square miles New York City New York with 365.4 square miles and New Orleans Louisiana with 363.5 square miles.
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United States
Los Angeles
Calif
New York City
New Orleans
Daily Crossword Across and Down Slash Clue Grid List
Across clues cover continents diplomacy flicker apportion Eat away Turkish ti Simpleton Tiny Inscribe Descried Dregs Reclines Funeral song Dip out as water Childishness of old age Young hog Chinese silk Emmet Beast of burden Artist stand Long legged bird Solitary Italian poet Nobleman Water craft Down clues include Talking of Israel Fish Badly Fuss Sailor Affirm Give over Woody perennial Hoards In weaving the woof Help Alcoholic beverages Choice group Old measure of length Body of water Cushion Epoch Incite Observe Specked Put on as clothes Robust Fur bearing mammal Circle of light Musical instrument Hindu River It Bristlelike organ Let it stand print
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Israel
Fuss
Sailor
Affirm
Give
Woody Perennial
Winchester City Bowling Tournament Entry Deadline
Winchester teams must enter by Thursday April 17 for the city tournament. Eligible groups include Isa League, B League, oc League, Church League, Brakeblock League, Ladies Commercial League, and Evening Star Ladies League. Men's scratch is 575 and ladies 500 with 2-3 handicap. tours run April 21-27 across nights.
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Winchester
Winchester City
Isa
Church League
Brakeblck
Ladies Commercial League
Evening Star Ladies League
Fishing Is Favorite Pastime of Russians
Eddie Gilmore writes from Moscow about Russians loving fishing in all seasons. He recalls Pavel Ivanich who returns dawn with fish after long patient waits and notes Moscow’s many fishing tackle stores selling hooks lines nets reels and minnows.
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Eddie Gilmore
Moscow
Pavel Ivanich
Robinson Graziano Set for Chicago Middleweight Title Fight
Champion Ray Robinson and Rocky Graziano prepare for a knockout bid at Chicago Stadium in a highly anticipated middleweight title bout. Robinson holds 85 knockouts in 139 fights with 3-1 favorite status, while Graziano seeks redemption after a 1947 fan frenzy and past KO losses to Zale. The sold-out arena may exceed 17,000 as fans expect a slam-bang encounter.
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Chicago
Ray Robinson
Rocky Graziano
Chicago Stadium
Graziano
Tony Zale
Zale
New York
Newark
N. J
Entry Fees and Prizes for Men and Ladies Meet
The entry fee is $2.00 per event for men and $1.50 per event for ladies. A men's team entry totals $10.00 and ladies teams $7.50. Guaranteed prizes are $50.00 and $25.00 for men and $25.00 for ladies, with additional prizes dependent on entries.
Wall Leads Field In Greensboro Open
Art Wall Jr. leads the Greater Greensboro Open with a 54 hole total of 206 after a 67 round, one stroke ahead of Sammy Snead who won here four times. Bobby Locke and Dave Douglas are two strokes back at 208, with Wall aiming for his first major win in three years on the par 71 course.
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Greensboro
N. C
Art Wall, Jr
Wall
Vayoff
Sammy Snead
Snead
Bobby Locke
Dave Douglas
Newark
Del
Indians Set for AL Flag as Standings Finalized
In a bold wrap up, Cleveland tops the American League standings with New York second and Detroit third. The piece notes Luke Easter's health, Ray Boone and Roberto Avila in Cleveland's double play, and Vince DiMaggio’s absence for the Yankees. It also highlights Casey Stengel as top manager and the surprising rise of the St. Louis Browns to fifth.
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Lou Boudreau
Ted Williams
Faye Throneberry
Gene Stephens
Boston
Senators
Washington
Mel Parnell
Nats
Bob Porterfield
Rogers Hornsby
St. Louis
Ned Gerver
Browns
Dizzy Trout
Tigers
Detroit
Clint Courtney
Jim Rivera
Bob Nieman
George Schmees
Leo Thomas
Gordon Goldsberry
Cliff Mapes
Matt Batts
Ben Taylor
Jensen
Jackie Jensen
Yankees
Philadelphia
Vic Raschi
Athletics
Jimmy Dykes
Bobby Shantz
Andy Carey
Bill Miller
Schaeffer
St. Louis Cardinals
Steve Bilko
Pittsburgh
Gerry Staley
Pirates
Murry Dickson
Bucs
Dick Hall
Jimmy Merson
Bobby del Greco
Bob Rush
Cubs
Herm Welhmeier
Reds
Cincinnati
New York
Cleveland Indians
Cleveland
Chicago
Ray Boone
Roberto Avila
DiMaggio
Casey Stengel
St. Louis Browns
Roger Hornsby
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Jack Cusick
Ed Mathews
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Warren Spahn
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Jim Fridley
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Early Wynn
Billy Pierce
Sox
Hec Rodriguez
Samuel F. B. Morse
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New York University
All-Star Ladies
Mabel Grim
Martha Kiracofe
Corinne Carskaden
Mrs. Kiracofe
Ann Cenci
Marie Fawlye
By Robert Moore
Adapatable Falls
Daily Crossword
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Buncutter Tire CO
Braddock & Germain
Chapman Motor CO
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Joe DiMaggio
Gerry Coleman
Luke Easter
Luke
Winchester News
S. Loudoun
Miller’s Hardware
Vigoro Flower & Garden Food
Miller’s . Hardware
N. Loudoun St
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America
W. Boscawen St
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