George Washington at Virginia Military Institute Preview
In Richmond on April 26 the George Washington Colonials visit VMI with a pattern of losses against Old Dominion looming. Richmond Spiders recently beat GW twice, while Virginia Tech routed GW 11 3 yesterday and Richmond edged Randolph Macon 6 5.
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Rip Sewell Tops Cubs Again In Pirates Win
Rip Sewell the veteran right hander known as the Blooper specialist pitched the Pirates to an 8-2 victory over the Cubs for his second straight win over Chicago this season. He allowed 10 hits but came through in the clutch as Pittsburgh moved into a three way tie for second place behind the New York Giants.
Major League Standings and Highlights From The Week
American League standings show New York ahead with 3 runs and Philadelphia at 2 while Boston trails at 2 and Washington has none. Detroit at Chicago game postponed by rain. In the National League Boston 3 Brooklyn New York 6 and Pittsburgh 8 Chicago 2 St Louis 9 Cincinnati 3. Batting star Wally Westlake of the Pirates hit two homers, his second coming in the seventh with one on, fueling an 8-2 win over the Cubs. Pitcher Bill Voiselle of the Braves shut out the Dodgers for a 3-0 victory to tie for second place.
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Irene Rich comforts daughter of California rancher shot
In New York the stage and screen actress Irene Rich comforts Mrs. James Trippe, daughter of John E. Owen, after learning of her father’s death. Riverside police hold secretary Agnes Garnier, 53, in the shooting following a dispute over the millionaire’s attentions.
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Triple Play Props Boston Past Dodgers in Baseball Exhibition
A Brooklyn game notes a triple play in the third inning by Boston aided by homers from Gene Hermanski Pee Wee Reese. Bra ves contributions by Alvin Dark and Earl Torgeson account for two runs.
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Gloucester Receives $50,000 Education Board Loan
The State board of education approved Gloucester county's request for a loan of 50 000 from the Literary Fund, to be used only for new construction, with funds subject to availability. The fund deficit stood at 1 212 738 42. Officials also discussed equalizing salaries at teacher colleges with Governor Tuck.
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Estate sale for Elijah Puffinburger northwest of Reynolds Store
May 7 sale at 10 am for the estate of Elijah Puffinburger located 3 miles northwest of Reynolds Store between routes 695 and 696. Items include livestock farm equipment household goods and real estate.
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Battle Oil Taft Hartley repeal moves to House floor
The Taft Hartley repeal debate shifts to the House with both sides claiming victory. Rep Kelley predicts the administration labor bill will pass by Friday night and replace the current law with a Wagner Act version incorporating Truman's proposals.
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Virginia Telephone Rate Hike Cited Against Investor Shortfall
Company warns that without investor funds it cannot finish its vital construction and improvement program to meet Virginia’s growing telephone needs. It notes rates have risen less than 20 percent, even after the current request would stay under a 30 percent increase.
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