Derby prospects widen as nine to ten likely in Blue Grass field
The Kentucky Derby field may number nine or ten after the Wood Memorial and the Blue Grass Stakes near. The top colt edged Isidor Bieber's Palestinian by a nose in the Wood, drawing interest from eastern contenders Capot and Wine List. Duplicator from California eyes Derby hopes after a Golden Gate win and a tenth in the Golden Gate Derby.
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Kentucky
Jamaica
Eddie Arcaro
Isidor Bierber
Greentree
Capot
Wine List
Model Cadet
Ada L. Rice
Hirsch Jacobs
Bieber
Bierber
Matt Winn
California
Duplicator
Golden Gate Fields
Handley Wins District Track Meet for Second Straight Year
Handley captures the District 5 track championship at Charlottesville state meet qualifier. Wilson Memorial, Waynesboro, Covington, and Harrisonburg also place in events led by Lexington and Handley athletes in sprints distance and field events with district records and notable times.
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Handley
Wilson Mye
Wilson
Waynesboro
Govingts Ae
Harrisonburg
Charlottesville
Jordan
Lexington
Farr
Wilson Memorial
Fifer
Clatterbaugh
Hart
Haymaker
Lawrence
Hubert
Jamison
Covington
dash—Wingfield
Hedley
Kersey
Cline
Wingfield
Keller
Baker
Grove
Bedall
Cochran
D. Sempeles
Schultz
Aikens
Handley, Burkhart
Haw
Kins
Quillen
Burkhart
Hawkins
Reilly
Kurtz
Robinson
Covington Wilson Memorial
Major League Standings and Yesterday's Results
The American and National Leagues show New York and Brooklyn leading in wins and winning percentages. Yesterday the Mets, Phillies, Pirates and White Sox posted key results with Ed Beckman driving in all Pittsburgh runs in a 3-1 win over Cincinnati and Randy Gumpert pitching White Sox to a 4-0 win over St. Louis.
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New York
Philadelphia
Chicago
Cleveland
Detroit
Boston
St. Louis
Washington
Brooklyn
Cincinnati
Pittsburgh
Ed Beckman
Pirates
Cincinnati Reds
Randy Gumpert
White Sox
St. Louis Browns
Randolph Macon Military Beats Martinsburg in Front Royal
Randolph Macon Military Academy defeated Martinsburg high school 87 to 26 at Front Royal meet.
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Martinsburg High School
Randolph Macon Military Academy
Front Royal
Never Worry Wins Virginia Gold Cup Race
A driving finish carried Never Worry to victory in the Virginia Gold Cup for the second time. The 15 year old mare owned by Thomas Stokes of Philadelphia earned the win on Saturday at Warrenton.
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Warrenton
Never Worry
Thomas Stokes
Philadelphia
Reserve District NO. 5
Farmers & Merchants National Bank of
Winchester
Virginia
Berryville VFW Family Shoot Showcases Local Marksmen
Berryville hosts a Family shooting event by the VFW post with competitors from three states. Katherine Alexander tops riflewomen with a .22, while 10 year old David Willigham wins air rifle among the youngsters. Other shooters include Calvin Shumaker Harold A. Down Norman IIT E H Schulke and J C Collis. Berryville VFW plans a summer series of Family shoots.
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Beryville
Millville
W. Va
E. H. Schulke
Purcellville
J.C. Collis
Bunker Hill
Berryville
VFW
Braddock and Market Methodists Reach Five-Game Rolloff
Final half standings show Braddock St Methodist 30 12 and Market St Methodist 29 13 entering a 5 game total pinfall championship rolloff at 7:30 p.m. May 3. Individual and team scores highlight the Evening Star and local leagues with several high games and sets.
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Braddock St. Methodist
Market St. Methodist
Cork St. Christian
Catholic
Lutheran
Baptist
Reformed
United Brethers
Ind
Paul Tomney
Riley Loy
Lester Anderson
Cork de Christian
United Brethern
Spiders Lead In State College Baseball Race
Richmond five and no defeats travel to Ashland to face Randolph Macon as the University of Richmond Spiders threaten to runaway with the State collegiate baseball title.
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Richmond
University of Richmond
Spiders
Ashland
Randolph Macon
Chann Wins AMA Five Mile Expert Motorcycle Race
Jimmy Chann of Bridgeton New Jersey won the AMA five mile expert motorcycle race yesterday in Reading. The victory adds another win to Chann’s racing record and showcases his riding skill before a spectator crowd.
White Sox top week in league play leads pack
The Chicago White Sox sit in a strong second place tie with the Philadelphia Athletics, half a game behind the New York Yankees after a 2-1 and 4-0 doubleheader win over the St. Louis Browns. Bill Wight and Randy Gumpert pitched well.
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Associated Press
Chicago White Sox
Sox
Philadelphia Athletics
New York Yankees
Bill Wight
Randy Gumpert
White Sox
St. Louis Browns
Athletics
Washington
Sid Hudson
Senators
Nats
Lou Brissie
Boston Red Sox
Yankees
Brooklyn
Dodgers
Philies
Shedon Jones
Giants
Boston Braves
Bobby Thomson
Vern Bickford
Joe Garagiola
Enos Slaughter
St. Louis Cardinals
Chicago Cubs
Pop Carter Wins Hawthorne Handicap Bowling Tourney
Pop Carper, veteran South End Fire Co. bowler, captured first prize of $50 in the D. Allen Hawthorne handicap at Health Center alleys with a 65 percent total from games 165 112 89 122 105 plus 63 handicap. Alonzo Whitlock took $15 with 641 total, Dick Carter $9 for 639, Artie Kiracore $5 for 635, Edwin Clevenger $5 for 633, Lester Keller $5 high scratch with 602, and Bill Moore $5 high game. Forty two Winchester bowlers competed.
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Pop Carper
South End Fire Co
Health Center
Carper
Alonzo Whitlock
Whitlock
Dick Carter
Artie Kiracore
Rustic Tavern
Edwin Clevenger
Lester Keller
Dr. Hawthorne
Bill Moore
Winchester
Golf League Opener Set For May 8 At Frederick
Tri State Golf league with Winchester affiliation begins May 8 in Frederick Maryland. The Marys defend their title two years running and a third win could grant permanent possession. Fairfax County Club adds a sixth team. Schedule lists May 8 Frederick May 22 Martinsburg June 12 Purcellville June 26 Front Royal July 10 Winchester July 31 Fairfax playoffs August 14 Ingleside near Harrisonburg. Nassau scoring used with three points per two man team across first nine holes second nine and trophy by six meets.
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Tri-State Golf League
Winchester
The
Mary
Fairfax Country Club
Leesburg
Frederick
Martinsburg
Purcellville
Front Royal
Berryville Chosen for Fall Session of Winchester Presbytery
Berryville was chosen as the site for the annual Fall session of Winchester Presbytery. Rev Dr R B Diehl of Martins Ferry will deliver the Presbyterial sermon. At the spring meeting Dr Ronald Wilson was elected a three year trustee and Dr Joseph McMurray was rejected treasurer of benevolence with Mrs McMurray as his assistant.
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Berryville
Winchester
8. R. Diehl
Martinsbore
Ronald 8. Wilson
Joseph A. McMurray
McMurray
Reading driver wins Williams Grove Speedway inaugural big car event
Tommy Hinershitz of Reading topped the opening big car program at Williams Grove Speedway. He won the 30 lap feature in 14 minutes 7.30 seconds, and also posted the best time trial and heat marks at the half mile track.
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Mechanicsburg
Tommy Hinershitz
Reading
Williams Grove Speedway
Gainesboro Pupils Win Wildlife Essay Prizes
Three winners in the state-wide Wildlife Essay Contest were Gainesboro students. Werner Lutzenhiser and Genevieve Combs each won $10 and Shelby Jean De Haven won $5.
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Gainsboro
Werner Lutzenhiser
Genevieve Combs
Shelby Jean de Haven
Rites Held For Miss Jennie Green At Jones Home
Services for Miss Jennie Green were conducted at the Jones home with Rev. W. E. Eisenberg officiating. Interment followed in Mount Hebron Cemetery.
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Jennie Green
Jones Home
W. E. Eisenberg
Mount Hebron
Ceme
Orebaugh Rites Time and Place Not Clearly Read
Details of funeral rites for Luke Orebaugh held at a church near Timeberville are unclear in the readable fragments. The report mentions the Luke's Reformed church and a Saturday service with references to relatives and local conditions.
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Luke's Reformed Church
Fscob
Franklin
Timeberville
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