Randolph-Macon East Versus Hampden-Sydney in Death Valley Rivalry
Randolph-Macon’s Yellow Jackets, 10-1 on the season, meet Hampden-Sydney at Death Valley with ace Ralph Ramer likely to start. Ramer is 4-1 this year as the Jackets chase their best state record and renew a long-standing rivalry.
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Dodgers May Revise Lineup Tonight To Break Maglie Spell
Giants ace Sal Maglie predicts Brooklyn will tinker with their batting order to challenge him at the Polo Grounds. Brooklyn may start George Shuba for Carl Furillo and move Al Walker in for Roy Campanella to aim left handed hitters against Maglie. Maglie, 34, notes his 10-3 record against the Dodgers and vows Campanella remains a dangerous opponent.
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al Walker
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Roundup of sports quotes from era figures
New York notes feature quotes from Casey Stengel Marty Marion Rogers Hornsby and other sports figures. Promoters managers and players discuss top earners aging stars college development and trades while Rocky Graziano and Bob Porterfield are cited in broader context of baseball boxing and golf trends.
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Etudes transition from technical drills to concert repertoire
An etude began as a study to develop a specific technique such as staccato arpeggio or trill. Composers later expanded etudes to emphasize beauty and power and these works gained a place in concert repertoires.
Impeachment Fate Sealed by House Move in Election Year
James Marlow notes impeachment is a House matter first and unlikely to advance. He cites Taft proposals by Hale and Bender and warns such moves risk creating sympathy for Truman. Johnson’s 1868 trial remains the benchmark, with two thirds Senate vote needed for conviction.
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The Human Skyscraper Johnson Fights in Early Boxing
A. Henry Johnson known as The Human Skyscraper was the tallest boxer on record. The Ottawa Canada heavyweight stood 7 ft 2 in and weighed 265 lb, competing from 1898 to 1900.
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Honorary Chief Miss Harrison Leads Chantilly Parade
Honorary Chief Miss Harrison 17, daughter of Mr and Mrs R Townsend Harrison of Chantilly Herndon rides in the Firemen parade for Festival on Thursday May 1 as Honorary Fire Chief. She is a senior at Herndon High School and plans to attend Lynchburg College next year. Her father runs a large dairy farm in the Chantilly Herndon area. Her hobbies are piano and art.
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Franchot Tone Seeks Amendment in Divorce Case
Franchot Tone files to amend his divorce complaint against Barbara Payton accusing her of adultery with Tom Neal. Investigators report paying visits and nights spent together at Payton’s home, seen as part of a sensational Hollywood triangle. Payton’s lawyer calls the move palse and revenge driven.
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Why the SS United States Was Built in a Graveyard Dock
The article explains the SS United States was constructed in a graveyard dock due to her immense size and to accelerate completion. At christening, the ship was about 70 percent complete, higher than any previous major passenger liner.
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