Sports Roundup Echoes From The Diamond And Track
Reading fragments show baseball talk on Dodgers missing Billy Herman and wiring Louisville lumber PE. Golf treks in Kansas City highlight four teams and Betting odds. Boxing nostalgia references include Benny and Dundee. Brief mentions of fans, guests, and provincial sports chatter provide a snapshot of mid century sports chatter.
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Kansas City
Burn Club
Porter
King Cole
Wirlway
Robert Morris
Benny d
Ritchie Mitchell
Milwaukee
Charley White
Chicago
Rocky Kansas
Buffalo
Johnny Dundee
New Haven
Ony Preighiteeches
Brooks
Polo Grounds
Tulip Queen Presiding Over Fifth Annual Festival
In Washington North Carolina the Tulip Queen Jean Ross presides at the fifth annual tulip festival celebrating the blooming season at Terra Ceia Dutch settlement where the North Carolina tulip region was reestablished.
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Washington, N. C
Pretty Jean Ross
Terra Ceia
Judges Take Massanutten For Third Track Victory of The Season
Handley wins eight of eleven events at Woodstock meet led by DeHaven in pole vault and Green in high jump. Cochran takes broad jump and javelin. Arnold wins half mile and 880 yard runs as Massanutten challenges cadets.
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Woodstock
Ohoae
Massanutten Military Academy
Handley
Sarng
Olga
Davis
Clayton Cochran
Lester Arnold
DeHaven
Wondy Davis
Massanutten
Sharnock
Rosensneer
Stough
Taylor
Bywaters
Mssanutten
Maniscal O
Mendenhall
Richards
Garber
Green
Massnutten
Legge
Weekly
Rivers
Cochran
Maniscalco
Arnold
Robinson
Ae Pingley
Rosenberger
Faha
Names in College Baseball Rosters Highlight Shortstop and Pitcher
A description notes Tufts shortstop A Cene oe and Hofstra pitcher Homer Who as regulars. The fragment mentions George Washington but provides unclear context about travel or road games.
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Tufts
Cene Oe
Hofstra
George Washington
Homer
Standings In The Majors
Baseball standings for the American League show Boston and Cleveland leading with 6 5 and 4 2 records. New York and Chicago trail, while Washington Philadelphia and others fight for spots with several rain affected games and weather related delays noted in the schedule. National League standings list New York St Louis Pittsburgh Cincinnati and Brooklyn with varied records as several games were rained or weather affected.
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W. L. Pet
Boston
Ci«j
Cleveland
New York
Chicago
Ccan
St. Louis
Washington
Piladelphia
Ansé Ih
Nevox Philadelphia
Louis
Detroit
Pittsburgh
Cincinnati
Brooklyn
Philadelphia
Earle Sande To Be Honored For Sportsmanship
Baltimore, April 22. Earle Sande, famed jockey turned trainer, was named by the Jockeys Community Punch and Guild as the most exemplary rider in the profession. He rode three Kentucky Derby winners and, after a hazardous career, will be honored by the Sechais circle after the Preakness at Pimlico with Richards as president of the guild.
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Baltimore
Earle Sande
Punch and Guild
Sechais
Crcl
Richards
Handicap Duckpin Tourney At Health Center Alleys
A handicap duckpin tournament for members of the city three men's leagues will take place at Health Center alleys on Thursday April 24 at 8 pm. Five games will be rolled for a $2 entry fee. The bowler receives three-fifths of the difference between his average and scratch 120, plus $5 added by the management to the prize fund. About 150 duckpinners across Leagues A B and C are eligible. Health Center proprietor Jack Zimmerman said the handicap system gives every entrant an equal chance.
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Health Center
Felow
Jack Zimmerman
Promised Wife He'd Win Bantam Title in Baltimore Bout
Transparents meets Lou Salica for the undisputed bantamweight title Friday. Lew Said promises to win and to provide a champion father for his unborn child due in June. The 22 year old has fought mostly at home and away from the spotlight, with his handlers guarding him to avoid distractions.
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Baltimore
Transparents
Lou Salica
Lew
Mary
Chal
Toronto
Providence
New York
Portney
Salica
Jeffra Dulled By His Long Lay Off
featherweight champion Harry Jeffra fought ten rounds with Henry Labarba in the Coliseum earning an easy decision after a long layoff from hand injury. Labarba weighed 130 pounds while Jeffra weighed 127, as the champion prepared for title defenses against Archibald and Wright in May and June.
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Baltimore
Harry Jeffra
Jeffra
Henry Lebarba
California
Paul Revere
Billy Speary
Harry
Labarba
Joey Archibald
Chalky Wright
Fights Last Night Report From Multiple Cities
Chicago Harvey Dubs 135 stops Billy Seward 134 3 4 Ingomar Mont. New York Irwin Kay Kace 146 1 2 outpoints Aldo Spaldi 139 1 2 Italy Cincinnati Leo Rodak 136 1 2 outpoints Jackie Wilson 127 1 2 Pittsburgh Harry Jeffra 127 outpoints Henry Labarba 130 California Washington Kid Cocoa 150 knocks out Joe Sutka 153 3 4 Detroit.
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Chicago
Harvey Dubs
Billy Seward
Ingomar
Mont
New York
Irwin Kay Kace
Los Angeles
Outpo
Aldo Spaldi
Italy
Cincinnati
Leo Rodak
Jackie Wilson
Pittsburgh
Baltimore
Harry Jeffra
Henry Labarba
California
Washington
Louis
Cocoa
Puerto Rico
Joe Sutka
Detroit
Park Opens Season On May 3 And 4
Semi pro baseball in Winchester will open at The Park Diamond on Saturday May 3 and Sunday May 4. Park Association members approved the dates at a recent meeting. Russell Potts will visit Washington to contact top sandlot teams for two weekend games including Heurich Brewers Indian Head and Cameo. Prospective players are urged to attend 5 pm practices with Coach W A Sandy Baker.
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Winchester
Park Diamond
The
Park Association
Russell Potts
Washington
Heurich Brewers
Indian Head
Cameo
W. A
Sandy” Baker
Family of six rescued after nets tear motor loose
A Spangler family from Spring Grove Pennsylvania returned to shore at Chase Maryland after a fishing trip. They said a fish net tore their outboard motor from the boat and forced them to camp overnight on Chesapeake Bay. The group includes Mr and Mrs Lester Spangler and their four daughters.
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Chase
Lester Spangler
Spring Grove
Spangler
Chesapeake Bay
Farmers Appeal To Uncle Sam
Frederick Maryland April 22 farmers sought federal aid to ease a spring labor shortage. A meeting with County Agent Henry R Shoemaker discussed enlisting W P A and N Y A help to supply labor for farm work.
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Uncle Sam
Frederick
Henry R. Shoemaker
W.P.A
N.Y.A
Comeback Year Promises for Aging Baseball Veterans
Veteran gaffers like Jimmy Olson Johnny Cooney and Fred Fitzsimmons are seen on the comeback trail this spring Wesley Cheek Ferrell 33 won two starts for the Bees and Ott Mel Ott sparks the Giants with four homers in seven games His fourth homer came in a 7 5 win over the Dodgers while the Senators toppled Boston 6 5 and the Yankees routed Philadelphia 14 4 after a 17 hit attack.
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Judson Bailey
Press
Jimmy Olson
Johnny Cooney
Fred Fitzsimmons
Wesley Cheek Ferrell
Boston Bees
Phillies
Joe Marty
Philadelphia
Ottis
Mel Ott
New York Giants
Joe DiMaggio
Bob Doerr
Giants
Brooklyn Dodgers
Polo Grounds
Bimp Hadley
Dodgers
John Wittig
Kirby Higbe
Phils
Senators
Boso
Boston Red Sox
Washington
Steve Sandra
Yanks
Boston
Cecil Travis
New York Yankees
Philadelphia Athletics
Joe Dmaggio
Redskins Schedule Shows Six Home Games This Season
The Washington Redskins unveiled an 11 game schedule with six home games at Griffith Stadium and five on the road. The opener is September 28 against the New York Giants at home followed by October 5 versus the Brooklyn Dodgers. Additional home tests include a November 30 date with Green Bay and a December 7 with Philadelphia. Season tickets remain available with a three installment plan.
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Washington
D. C
Washington Redskins
Griffith Stadium
New York Giants
Brooklyn Dodgers
Redskins
Cleveland Rams
Green Bay Packers
Chicago Bears
Windy City
New York
Pittsburgh
Brooklyn
Philadelphia
Green Bay
Stars Shine as Ferrell and DiMaggio Spark Key Wins
Wes Ferrell holds Bees with a shutout in the first inning while Joe DiMaggio powers the Yankees with a homer a double and two singles in a 17 hit attack. Joe Orengo’s eighth inning double lifts the Giants past the Dodgers in a tight New York clash.
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Associated Press
Wes Ferrell
Bees
Joe DiMaggio
Yankees
Cecil Travis
Red Sox
Joe Orengo
Giants
New York
Dodgers
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Billy Herman
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Dean
Bob Johnson
Wally Moses
Connie Mack
Lynn C. Doyle
Sphia Evening Bulletin
Doc
Eewewee
Conniy
Nolan Sparks
Jean Ross
Winchesterians
H. W. Ebert
Valley Pike
Raf
C. P. Radiophoto
Berlin
Riley Donald
Joe Gordon
Aew
Rotarians
Geo. Washington
N. Loudoun St
Front Royal
Spades
Miller's Hardware
CMC
MT Matt
Stoker
Bever
Tron
Imative
Ani
Anderson
E. Boscawen St
CTA
Ifresm Supply
MAZDA
Northern Virginia Power Company
Valley Pride
B&c Bakery
United Food Stores
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