Unbeaten Colonels Aim For 2nd Win At Berryville
James Wood and Clarke County meet in a 3 pm Berryville baseball clash with JW favored by strong mound duo Wendell Dick and Ken Erickson. Clarke County hopes to end slump and upset JW in a rivalry game that could affect District 10 postseason fate.
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Colonels
Berryville
James Woodl
Clarke County
Eagles
James Wood
Wendell Dick
Ken Erickson
Sted
DeFendis Favored To Take Canada's Lightheavy Champ
Angelo DeFendis a 2-1 favorite to defeat Yvon Durelle for Canada’s light heavyweight title at St. Nicholas Arena in New York. DeFendis, 18-2 with 10 KOs, faces Durelle 37-15-2 with 16 KOs in a bout telecast by DuMont at 10 30 pm EST.
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Angelo DeFendis
Yvon Durelle
New York
St. Nicholas Arena
Brooklyn
DureNe
DuMont
Easter Sunday baseball recalls power failure and wild day
April 21, 1957, featured a day game called for power failure in Washington. Don Newcombe tied a record by homering off three Pirates. Don Hoak fielded a grounder and threw to Johnny Logan for an effective retirement. Jim Wilson pitched 625 innings and allowed the first KC hit in the ninth. Bobby Del Greco’s key hit helped St Louis beat Chicago as Batman’s trade cascade continued. Yankees and Dodgers finally lost a game as Braves and White Sox opened 1-0 and 6-4. Multiple games, trades, and standout moments marked the Easter Sunday slate across majors.
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Washington
Don Newcome
Pittsburgh
Jim Wilson
Chicago Kite Sox
Kansas City
Frank Lane
Chicago
Bobby del Greco
St. Louis Cardinals
Sam Jones
St. Louis
Cubs
Jack Dittmer
Detroit
Milwaukee
Cleveland
Jim Bunning
Cal McLish
Newcombe
Frank Thomas
Paul Smith
Dick Groat
Brooklyn
Pirates
Vern Law
Bob Purkey
Roy Face
Dodgers
Carl Furillo
Ron Kline
Don Zimmer
Junior Gilliam
Don Drysdale
Hank Sauer
Phillies
New York
Johnny Antonelli
Robin Roberts
Phils
Curt Barclay
Whitey Lockman
Willie Mays
Jack Sanford
del Crandall
Cincinnati
Warren Spahn
Johnny Klippstein
Rookie Doesn't Fall For Pittsburgh Trick
Brooklyn and Pittsburgh clashed as Frank Thomas attempted a trick on Rene Valdes in his major league debut. On a fifth inning play at Ebbets Field Valdes called time and rolled the ball to the stands letting Thomas miss scoring. The rookie pitcher stood firm and explained he wanted the ball.
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Pittsburgh
Frank Thomas
Pirates
Dodgers
Rene Valdes
Thomas
Ebbets Field
Valdes
Baseball standings and schedule for both leagues
Eastern games today include Baltimore at Boston at 2 p m with Moore facing Brewer and New York at Washington at 8 05 p m Ford versus Stubbs Yesterday results feature Boston defeat of New York 5 4 Chicago edging Kansas City 1 0 Detroit 3 Cleveland 2 in 12 innings Baltimore 11 Washington 9 in 10 innings First game ended early due to light failure Tomorrow has Cleveland at Chicago Kansas City at Detroit New York at Washington Baltimore at Boston National League standings show Milwaukee 4 0 Brooklyn 4 1 St Louis 2 2 Chicago 2 2 New York 2 3 Philadelphia 2 3 Pittsburgh 3 4 Cincinnati 4 0 Today's schedule Philadelphia vs Brooklyn Pittsburgh at New York Chicago at Milwaukee Cincinnati at St Louis Tonight Pittsburgh 6 4 Brooklyn 3 7 New York 2 5 Philadelphia 1 8 Chicago 5 3 St Louis 3 6 Milwaukee 3 1 Cincinnati 1 0 Pittsburgh at New York Chicago at Milwaukee Cincinnati at St Louis night only games scheduled
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Chicago White Sox
Cincinnati Redlegs
Will Harridge
Washington
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Orioles
George Zuberink
Dick Hyde
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Cincinnati
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Arroyo
Gomez
Incinnati
St.Louis
Pony League Opens Practice Tomorrow
The first Pony League baseball practice session will be held at Senseny Park at 3 30 p m tomorrow. The regular player auction will be held later after managers review players. The league includes Elks Club Moose Club Veterans of Foreign Wars and the Clearbrook Woolen Co with Jack Barnhart seeking coaches and umpires.
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Elks Club
Moose Club
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Clearbrook Woolen Co
Jack Barnhart
Mohawk
Viola Sites Rolls 130 as Linaburg Leads Laundry Bowlers
Winchester Evening Star League action shows Helen Linaburg of Winchester Steam Laundry & Dry Cleaners posting a 352 set and games of 128 and 129 with five spares and two strikes. Polly's Cab triumphed in the nightcap 512 to 507. Other top scores include Marie Fraula 332 and Virginia Trenary 116 for Farmers & Merchants National Bank, and Orts Sof Spun Bread beating Hat & Dress Shop two of three.
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Winchester Steam Laundry & Dry Cleaners
Polly
Winchester
Mary Gail Fraula
Virginia Trenary
Farmers & Merchants National Bank
Martha Rees
Viola Lite
Margaret Hodgson
Linaburg
Fraula
Polly's Cab
Bell Clothes
Pony League Ball Bridges Little Leagues and Legion Junior Level
The note describes a level of play with an outfield fence and backstop, painting, and cleared dugouts as a step between Little Leagues and American Legion Junior baseball. It positions Pony League as the intermediary tier in youth baseball development.
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American Legion
10 Percent Cut in Water Plan Forecast
Washington report says the House Appropriations Committee forecasts a 10 percent cut in President Eisenhower's 685 million dollar water development program. The panel expected to finish the bill financing Army Engineers Reclamation Bureau and Bonneville Power Administration projects by mid May or soon after. It will be among the last appropriation bills to clear the House.
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House Appropriations Committee
Eisenhower
Army Engineers
Reclamation Bureau
Bonneville Power Administration
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Algiers Siege Claims 150 Dead After Rebel Attacks
Insurgent attacks and weekend clashes in Algeria between uniformed rebel bands and French forces left more than 150 dead, authorities reported.
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Algiers
Brunswick Driver Escapes Spectacular Track Wreck
A Brunswick Maryland stock car driver, Fudgie Fauble, survived a three‑section wreck at Winchester Airport Speedway after colliding with a runaway Buick. He was treated for back and shoulder injuries and released, while fellow driver Charles Rhodes faced steering damage. The crash ended the 30‑lap feature on the 28th lap with ambulance aid.
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Winchester Airport Speedway
Brunswick
Grandstand
Fauble
Friendship Ambulance Service
Memorial Hospital
Charles Rhodes
Rhodes
Tommy Irwin
Purcellville
Bob Crossen
Winchester
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Crossen
Red Nininger
Littler Captures Third Straight Tournament of Champions Title
Gene Littler of San Diego won the $10,000 first prize at the Tournament of Champions in Las Vegas finishing at 285 three under par after rounds of 73 73 69 70. He entered with low expectations but led in the third round and sealed the title with strong play over 72 holes.
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Gene Littler
San Diego
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