Harrisonburg High Ends James Wood Win Streak 5-2
Harrisonburg defeats James Wood 5-2 at Rouss Park to break the Colonels’ two-game slide. Rogers pitched a four hit duel but costly errors allowed two early runs and two later scoring chances to slip away. Harrisonburg builds off key hits by Bocock and Armentrout with solid defense and two insurance runs in the eighth.
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James Wood
Harrisonburg
Rouss Bark
Colonels
Strashoro
Capon Bridge
Blue Streaks
Nan Peachy Dorsey
Feld
Allen Bailey
Blue Streak
Armentrout
Blakemore
Shifflett
Bocock
Robert Manuel
Ben Rogers
Manuel
L. Hodgson
Kline Harrisonburg
Furr
Shiflett
Dorsey
Fairfax
Rouss Park
James Wood Abar
Hodgson
Hline
Ccccose
Derveey
ID Sessevises
Hockman
Barley
Ccscosee
Brannon
Biamuel
Isswa & Bocock
Dover
Hoover
ClColCio Gilmer, c
Wharton
Browns Begin Recalling 1944 Nine Win Pace
St. Louis Browns win their fourth straight as Ned Garver Bob Cain Tommy Byrne and Duane Pillette combine for a strong start. Pillette fires a five hitter over the White Sox for a 7-1 victory. Feller earns Cleveland’s fourth straight with a 4-0 win over Detroit as Connie Marrero shines in Washington’s 3-1 triumph over the Yankees. Brooklyn, Boston, Chicago and Pittsburgh post wins as the league's early action unfolds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis Browns
Brooklyn
Cleveland
Browns
Bill Veeck
Pillette
Yankee
Chicago White Sox
Bob Feller
Detroit
Feller
Cliff Mapes
Matt Batts
Johnny Lipon
Bob Lemon
Steve Souchock
Connie Marrero
New York Yankees
Yankee Stadium
Washington
Cuba
Cass Michaels
Allie Reynolds
Vollmer
Penalties Trigger Debate Over Greensboro Open Rules
In Greensboro, Sammy Snead and Art Wall were penalized two strokes for rule violations in the final round, prompting discussion on old pro practices. The piece notes players historically bent rules for low scores amid large purses, with sponsors and fans demanding high scores even under poor conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gayle Talbot
New York
Sammy Snead
Art Wall
Greensboro
N. C
Wall
South
Vejar Stops De Fazio in Bout in Cleveland
Chico Vejar from Stamford Connecticut won his second victory in two months defeating Johnny De Fazio of Bayonne New Jersey in Cleveland last night in a welterweight bout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Chico Vejar
Stamford
Conn
Johnny de Fazio
Bayonne
N. J
Retired pro Lawson recalls scandal in Clearwater
The author recalls a 12 year old incident in Clearwater Florida when Law son Little accused a fellow golfer of flagrant cheating after turning pro. The piece notes many current pros grew up rough and that the PGA now tries to play by the book, with Snead and Wal coming to terms with past temper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clearwater
Fla
Lawson Little
Lawson
PGA
Snead
Wal
Virginia Big Six action highlights five card college baseball slate
Virginia Cavaliers host George Washington as Richmond holds Northern Division lead after a 11 5 win over VMI. Randolph Macon travels to Apprentice School while Bridgewater defeats Baltimore 7 8. Towson and Hampden Sydney face losses from late errors and strong hitting by Virginia teams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Virginia
Cavaliers
University of Richmond
George Washington
Colonials
Virginia Military
William and Mary
Williamsburg
Little Six
Mason-Dixon
Lynchborep College
Baltimore University
Hampden - Sydney
Towson
Randolph Macone
Newport News Apprentice School
Walloping
VMI
Mason-Dixon Invaders
Maryland
Randolph Macon
Towson Teachers
Bridgewater
Baltimore
Newark College of Engineering
Lynchburg College
Jackets
GAA No. 1 Clings To 3 Game Lead In Evening Star Loop
GAA No. 1 maintains a three game lead by taking two of three from Farmers & Merchants National Bank. Frances Crisman led scoring in several games with 115 while Lucille Pope and Mabel Grim also posted high scores. Capper's Jewelry Store and Bell Clothes Stores battled in matches as Jr Women of Berryville and others affected team standings. final team set scores: GAA No. 1 1457, GAA No. 2 1443, Farmers & Merchants Bank 1395.
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Farmers & Merchants National Bank
Frances Crisman
Martha Rees
Hilma Lillis
Mabel Grimroll
Grace Bosserman
Nancy Allen
Ruby Boyd
Ann Weiner
Jean Smith
Bell Clothes
Loma Cunningham
Kate Slonaker
Lucille Pope
GAA
Miss Pope
Teline Butler
Gloria Bradley
Capper
Jr Women
Berryville
Va Woolen Co
Jasper
Wie
Capper'’s Jewelry Store
Farmers & Merchants Bank
Jasper's Meat Market
Bell Clothes Stores
Jr. Women of
Va. Woolen Co
Ind
Ann Weber
Mabel Grim
Farmer's & Merchants Bank
Brooklyn Edges New York 7 12 Innings In NL Action
In a 12 inning National League game Brooklyn defeats New York 7 to 6. Chicago tops St Louis 5 to 4 and Pittsburgh beats Cincinnati 3 to 0 while Boston defeats Philadelphia 3 to 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooklyn
New York
Chicago
St. Louis
Pittsburgh
Cincinnati
Boston
Philadelphia
Dodgers Ready to Win This Year Says Jackie Robinson
Brooklyn star Jackie Robinson says the Dodgers have an inventive edge and are determined to win the season after a 7-6 12 inning victory over the Giants. He notes the team is focused on redeeming the fans after last year’s pennant loss and ending the slide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dodgers
Jackie Robinson
Brooklyn
Dodger
New York Giants
Robinson
Robby
Gants
Five County Building Permits Totals $16300
Five permits issued in the county total 16300 dollars. Russe Renner of Middletown gets a three room block bungalow at New Middletown for 700 dollars. E A Garber of Winchester builds brick and frame house on Front Royal Road Shawnee for 8500 dollars. Lawson Lee of Stephens City erects brick veneer four room house near Stephens City Opequon for 1000 dollars. Meadow Mills Union Church Middletown adds to same building at Opequon for 1100 dollars. Car Whittaker of Bloomery Route builds block cottage near Nain Stonewall for 5000 dollars.
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Russe Renner
Middletown
New Middletown
E. A. Garber
Winchester
Front Royal Road
Shawnee
Lawson Lee
Stephens City
Opequon
Meadow Mills Union Church
Whittaker
Block Cottage
Nain
Stonewall
La Starza Stops Joe McFadden in Fifth Round
New Yorker La Starza dominates Joe McFadden by 2:07 of round five at St. Nicholas Arena. He vows rematches with Dan Buceroni and Rocky Marciano, seeking revenge for his two career losses in 52 professional fights.
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New York
la Starza
Joe McFadden
St. Nicholas Arena
New Yorker
Dan Bucceroni
Rocky Marciano
Riley Loy Wins First in Brakeblok League Handicap Tourney
Riley Loy rolled 121 118 112 for a 386 total with a 29 pin handicap to win 10.00 in the inaugural Brakeblok League Handicap at Health Center Alleys. Jim Green took second with 374, Marcus Haines third with 378, Bill McMullen fourth, and Howard Snapp fifth. sixteen members competed with all others earning 1.00 prizes under the 3-4 handicap system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riley Loy
Health Center
Loy
Jim Green
Marcus Haines
Bill McMullen
Howard Snapp
BrakeBlck League
Carr Publishing Co. Wins Bowling League Tilt
In a weekly C League clash Carr Publishing Co. defeated Friendship Fire Co 551 to 538. Ed Clevenger sparked Winchester Automotive to a 559 victory over Skyway Grill, while Skyway Grill edged Cary Publishing 590 to 564 with Creswell 136 and McDonald 136 leading the way.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Skyway Grill
Carr Publishing Co
Winchester Automotive
Friendship Fire Co
Ind
Jim Shuttleworth
Clevenger
Charles Minghini
Ed Clevenger
Carr
Mickey McDonald
Bobby Ryan
Sky
Cary Publishing Co
Evan Creswell
Clarke Countians
Bowling Tourney To Start Monday In Winchester
Twenty six men’s teams and ten ladies’ teams have signed for the second annual Winchester City Bowling Tournament set for next week at Health Center Alleys. All league play is postponed to keep all twelve alleys open nightly for team doubles singles and mixed events. Entry fees are two dollars per men’s event and one fifty per ladies’ event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Braddock St
Sarah Zane Fire
Pafko homers twice to lift Dodgers in 12th
Andy Pafko hit two home runs including a 12th inning winner as the Dodgers beat New York 7 to 6. Duane Pillette tossed a five hit complete game for Brown in a 1 to 1 tie with Chicago, marking his fourth straight win.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde Vollmer
Boston
Philadelphia A’s
Vollmer
Jim Piersall
Tex Hoyle
Faye Thorneberry
Bill Wight
Harry Byrd
Hoyle
Brooklyn
Andy Pafko
New York Giants
Ebbets Field
Giants
Clem Labine
Labine
Dodgers
New York
Duane Pillette
Brown
St. Louis
Chicago
Records Go Spinning At American Bowling Congress Tournament
Milwaukee reports a bustling AB C event with new all time doubles record 1453 by John Klares and Steve Navy. FE B Detroit wins three 1000 plus games in the meet leading the team with 3115. Nagy tops all scores with 2065 after 705 in singles and 698 in doubles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
John Klares
Steve Navy
Cleveland
Bie
FE. & B. Quintet
Detroit
Nagy
Radiart Corp takes lead in Pasdeloup Trophy event
Nagy and Klares top the counts for Radiart Corp of Cleveland driving event leadership for the Fred L. Pasdeloup Trophy with 9 343 points. Ziemn Antiques of St Louis hold 9 216 points as former leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nagy and
Klares
Radiart Corp of
Cleveland
Fred L. Pasdeloup
Ziemn Antiques of
St. Louis
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Lew Burdette
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Bobby Greco
Pirate
Ewell Blackwell
Frank Smith
Vejar Decisions
Yellow Jackets
Ashland
Bill Whitley
Bill Parkholder
Spiders
Evening Star Ladies League
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National League
Phila
By Joe Reichler
Frederick County
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Frances Brengle
Pat Singhass
Elks Club
Ellsworth Kel
Ler
Allen Hawthorne
Glaize & Bro
Valley Distributors
Valley Fruit & Candy Miller & Anderson
Clearbrook Woolen
Home Beneficial Life Insurance Congregational Christian
Skyway Grid
Jaspers Meat Market
Capner's Jewelry Store
Highlands Ave. Presbyterian
Mac
Gunther’s
Yuengling
Old Georgetown
Budweiser
Miller’s
Schlitz
Seafoods, Inc
Sweet Lucy
Old
Embros
Duquesne
Cape
FT. Pitt Ale
FT. Pitt Beer National Bohemian
Pabst Blue Ribbon
W. Hart St
Republic Station
Valley Ave
Lawn Supplies
Miller’s Oun St
Sporting Goods
Chapman Motor CO
Cammer Tire CO
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