Wildcats Fall to Elkton in 5 1 Loss
Warren County Wildcats lost to Elkton 5-1 as Yates Hall opened the inning with a hit and a fumbled grounder cleared the bases. Elkton led 3-0 after the first and added two more in the sixth while Warren County took advantage of steals but could not capitalize. Tommy Payne sat out for Charlottesville. Elkton pitcher Eaddie earned the win and Yates Hall took the loss. The Wildcats stand at 1 win 2 losses, non district, with a road game at Wardensville today.
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Yankee Fans Shrink Attendance at Opening Day
New York Yankees draw 12 709 paid at the home opener versus the Boston Red Sox, 4 3 in 11 innings. Ralph Houk and Yogi Berra cite double postponement as a reason for the weak crowd, noting better turnout could have been achieved with a Tuesday game.
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Finneran Sets AAU 1650 Yard Free Record in Pittsburgh
Sharon Finneran of Santa Clara Swim Club set an American and championship short course record in the 1650 yard freestyle at the University of Pittsburgh pool during the senior National AAU swimming and diving championships. Her 18:31.7 beat the previous record of 18:42.3. Barbara McAllister Talmage won the one meter diving title, defeating Patsy Willard who ended second with 397.55 points.
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Major League Standings and Schedule Summary
Baltimore beat Chicago 4 to 3 and Boston defeated New York 4 to 3 in 11 innings. Minnesota topped Washington 6 to 2. Today's schedule lists New York at Baltimore.
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Redskins pair break league record in passing duo
Washington quarterback George Izo and Bobby Mitchell set a league record in passing as Frank Filchock and Andy Farkas of the Pittsburgh Steelers are noted in the context.
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Tigers Lead In Little 8 Tigers Shine With Freshman Ace Tennant
Hampden Sydney's Wayne Tennant, a 6-2 Richmond native, anchored a strong pitching run for the Tigers in the Virginia Little Eight, posting a 0.69 ERA in 26 innings and earning two of Hampden Sydney's three league wins. The Tigers improved behind consistent offense as Pegram fueled a 10-hit attack in a 4-2 win at Bridgewater. Virginia Tech split two with Wake Forest as Tech’s Henry Webb and teammates belted five homers in the nightcap. Frederick College beat North Carolina Wesleyan 76.
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Norman Olger
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Virginia College Baseball and Track Contests This Week
Today's slate features William and Mary at VMI Wake Forest at Virginia Lynchburg at Catholic U and Washington and Lee at Roanoke in college baseball action. Track sees Washington and Lee visiting Roanoke. Yesterday results include Richmond versus Georgetown 9 to 1 and several ACC and regional scores across men and women.
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Washington & Lee
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Eagles overpower RUNA in 17 3 district opener
Clarke County defeated Randolph-MA Academy 17 to 3 in five and a half innings as Dickie Longerbeam pitched four hitless frames before being relieved by Mike McCarty. McCarty led Clarke with a triple and homer, while Curle and Gregory stole for RMA. Clarke hosts Warren County High School on April 21 to open District 10 play.
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Pinson Sparks Reds Past Dodgers For Second Straight Loss
Vada Pinson blasted three singles and Chico Ruiz added a double and triple as Cincinnati defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-2. Ruiz and Pinson drove two runs apiece with decisive hits, while Jim O'Toole and Joe Nuxhall silenced the Dodgers on eight hits. Bob Miller took the loss.
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Bob Miller
New Hampshire Sweepstakes Tickets On Sale At Rockingham Park
Ticket sales open for a New Hampshire sweepstakes at Rockingham Park with price set at three dollars. The event includes trotting races and takes place in Concord.
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EAD
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Rockingham Park
New Fiampshires
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