Redlegs surge to NL lead with 8 7 win over Pirates
Cincinnati grabs first place in the National League as Ted Kluszewski and Jim Greengrass power the lineup with back to back homers and a total of six off Pirates pitching. Crosley Field homers rise to 25 this season. Milwaukee, Brooklyn, and Philadelphia results keep pace amid rainouts and delays.
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Cincinnati
Crosley Field
Redleg
Ted Kluszewski
Pittsburgh Pirates
Kluszewski
Jim Greengrass
Klusgowski
Pirates
Toby Atwell
Jerry Lynch
Atwell
Lynch
Redlegs
Brooklyn Dodgers
St. Louis
Milwaukee
New York
Philadelphia
Chicago
Chicago White Sox
New York Yankees
Cleveland
Detroit
Baltimore
Preacher Roe
Ray Jablonski
Tom Alston
del Rice
Red Schoendienst
Yankees Hire Shrewd Operator Bill De Witt as Aide
New York hires Bill De Witt, 52, former St Louis Browns GM, to assist George Weiss. De Witt built Browns farm system from two scouts to major holdings and profits, selling stars for about 1.5 million to stay financially afloat.
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New York
Bill de Witt
George Weisstray
New York Yankees
St. Louis Browns
Browns
Gerry Nugent
Philadelphia Phillies
de Witt
San Antonio
Palestine
Texas
Lafayette Club
Louisiana
Virginia income tax return filing reminder
Virginia residents are urged to file state income tax returns by May 1. The call to action emphasizes timely submission to avoid penalties and ensure proper processing by the Department of Taxation.
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Virginia
VPI Gobblers Upset Cavaliers Meet VMI Today
In Big Six baseball action Virginia Tech defeated Virginia 7-1 at Charlottesville to tighten the race. If VMI upsets Tech today the Keydets would share first place while Virginia and Maryland also produced late drama and multiple run incidents. Johnny Dean earned the win for Tech allowing five hits.
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Richmond
Virginia Military Institute
Virginia Tech
Virginia
Cavaliers
Charlottesville
VMI
Cavalier
Tech
Johnny Dean
Techmen
Red Zehmer
Gobbiers
Dean
Maryland
William and Mary
Indians
Jim Faulkner
Ed Miller
Randolph Macon
Yellow Jackets
Catholic University
Jackets
Catholic U
Ray Chapman
Emory and Henry
King College
Skyway Grill Wins First of Playoff Series in A Loop
Skyway Grill took the opening playoff series lead in the A League after beating Buncutter Tire Co three straight games. Jess Kiracore led with 173, Marsden Licklider added 376, and Skyway won each game by wide margins, 539 513, 590 578, and 637 616.
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Skyway Grill
Jess Kiracore
Skyway Gril
Buncutter Tireco
Kiracore
Marsden Licksider
Mickey Perry
Sonny Cooper
Buncutter Tire Co
Marsden Licklider
Carr Publishing Co
Buncutter Tire Co. Jones
Cooper
J. Buncutter
R. Buncutter
Perry
Grill Skyway
Sheetz
Swartz
Creswell
Licklider
Plan Installation of Lights at JWHS Athletic Field
At the April Frederick County School Board meeting permission was granted for James Wood High School to install lights at the athletic field. Arch ie Manuel announced the project will use student, faculty, and community effort with no tax money. Paul D. Beable was named general chairman and treasurer, praised for past school funding successes. Committees will be formed from students, staff, and citizens.
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Frederick County
James Wood High School
Archie Manuel
James Wood
Manuel
Frederick
Winchester
Harrisonburg
Waynesboro
Front Royal
Luray
Woodstock
Paul D. Beable
Beable
James Wood School
Age of the Korean Language
The present Korean language emerged about 500 years ago, replacing earlier forms. It notes that Koreans historically spoke Chinese influences prior to the newer language development.
Rabbits Win Second Half Title In JWHS Girls Bowling
The Rabbits team Marie Hoover Mary Ellen DeHaven Virginia Adams Mary Catherine Adams and Betty Roadhouse clinched the JWHS Girls League second half title by sweeping Monkeys. DeHaven produced a 105 game with White 110 106 leading Kitties to a 23-3 second half. Next Monday Rabbits face Lionettes in a three game total pinfall rolloff for the 1953-54 championship.
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Rabbits
Marie Hoover
Mary Ellen DeHaven
Virginia Adams
Mary Catherine Adams
Betty Roadhouse
James Wood High School
Miss DeHaven
Kitties
Lionettes
James Wood Loop
Shirley White
James Wood Girl's League
Pammirs Hb Tea Ce
Pega
Tiabad
Cao Sctous Eens
MORON
Pioragi
Reise
Pamters
Acs Cess
Hagles
Seeee-Eee
Betty Robinson
Nancy Coverstone
Hampsters
Trout Season Opens Saturday and Streams Added
Trout season begins at noon May 1 and runs to sunset September 15. Daily hours are one hour before sunrise to one hour after sunset. Stocking completed April 15 with Naked Creek in Page and Rockingham counties. Shenandoah National Park waters closed all 1954 season due to drought and floods. National Forest streams require a $1 National Forest Stamp in addition to the regular fishing license.
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Commission of Game and Inland Fisheries
Page
Rockingham
Naked Creek
Shenandoah National Park
National Park Service
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al Corwin
Don Johnson
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al Lima
Johnson
Yogi Berra
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Hank Bauer
Harry Dorish
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Webber
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Crosley
Bayliss
Patterson
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Queen City Brewing CO
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Dearing Beverage Company
Cumberland, MD
Teem Ecole
Areca
Associated Press
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Washington
Boston
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VPI Gobblers
Shenandoah
John Carr
Randolph Gaunt
Danny Riley
George Glass
Billy Reynolds
Lloyd Renner
Garnett Horner
Lando Reynolds
Chip Turner
Judge Advocate General
Navy Marine Corps
Air Force
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JWHS
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Firestone
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