Royal Crown Closes Gap With Moose Win In Church League Standings
Royal Crown Coasted Moose Club 5 3 to stay in second place as O Sullivan leads the race with seven games left. J W Arthur topped Plumly Lumber 7 6 in a homer filled slugfest while Leon Pope pitched a full game in relief. Keller hit a grand slam for Arthur and Bodie Grim Earl Bailey homered for Plumly. Standings show O Sullivan 16 7 and Royal Crown 15 7 with seven and eight games remaining respectively.
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Major Leagues AP National League Schedule and Scores
The Associated Press lists today’s NL games with Pittsburgh at Brooklyn Cincinnati at Philadelphia St Louis at Boston Chicago at New York and Boston defeating St Louis Chicago 8 Brooklyn 5. Tomorrow’s schedule covers St Louis Boston Cincinnati Philadelphia Pittsburgh New York Detroit Boston St Louis Washington Cleveland Philadelphia Chicago. Yesterday’s results include Washington at Cleveland New York at Detroit.
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Yankees Tigers Clash For AL Lead In Briggs Stadium Duel
First of a crucial three game series pits New York with southpaw Tommy Byrne against Detroit right-hander Art Houtteman in a capacity 55,000 crowd at Briggs Stadium. A Yankee win would return them to AL leadership for the first time since June 9, while Stengel relies on Byrne to set the tone.
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Charles' Manager Sees Louis In Pink Ahead Of Fight
In a Pittsburgh report Jake Mintz defends Ezzard Charles amid talk that Louis will be tougher due to his activity. Mintz says Louis boxed often on an exhibition circuit while Charles trains, and notes Charles’ recent heart injury limits timing. Charles trains in Cincinnati and aims to reach Buffalo by August 8 for the Beshore bout.
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Kell Keeps AL Batting Lead as Doby Advances
Detroit third baseman George Kell, the 1949 AL batting champion, extended his lead to .351 with a seven point gain, three ahead of Cleveland’s Larry Doby. Hoot Evers fell to a third place tie with Boston’s Johnny Pesky at .336 while Doby moved to .348.
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Robinson Leads N L Batting Race In Tight Chase
Jackie Robinson holds a nine point edge over Stan Musial for the National League batting title as Brooklyn's slugger climbs to .370 after a strong week. Musial rises to .361 but his 30 game hitting streak ends as he gathers 123 hits in 341 at bats.
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Purcellville Wins Tri State Golf League Title
Purcellville tops the Tri State League with 61 points to claim the championship trophy for one year. Frederick is runner up with 60 points and Winchester finishes third as teams prepare for August 13 playoffs at Hershey Country Club for prize money totaling 400 dollars.
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Nine Die in RCAF Lancaster Plane Crash
Ottawa reports a Royal Canadian Air Force four engine Lancaster crash killing nine men. The mishap occurred 600 miles south of the North Pole. One victim is believed to be a U S air force member.
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Cairo Parliament authorizes jail terms for royal family coverage
Parliament in Cairo last night authorized jail terms for foreign and Egyptian newsmen who publish anything about the royal family without written permission. The provision targets restrictions on reporting and could affect press freedom in Egypt.
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U S to Defend Davis Cup in Forest Hills
Budge Patty predicts a 4-1 U S victory over Australia in the Davis Cup defense set for Aug 25-27 at Forest Hills. Patty says he will focus on doubles while Gardnar Mulloy wheels with a rundown condition. Billy Talbert emerges as Eastern favorite after a 6-1 6-1 win over Jerry Dewitts.
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Clarke County All Stars at Charles Town twilight game
Clarke County All Stars travel to Charles Town for a 5 45 p m twilight clash at Legion Park on DST Wednesday. Charles Town hosts in a regional matchup with both teams seeking a win.
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Chandler Faces Challenge as Baseball Power Plays Unfold
Commissioner A B Chandler appears set for a seven year term battle with St Louis owner Saigh. Drebinger reports Saigh mobilizes support while Chandler attracts and loses allies, with final decision expected at winter conclaves and May. Satchel Paige talks with clubs over a potential $25 000 rest of season deal.
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Accordian Artist Wins Award Here
Mary Jane Hussey of Route 2 Winchester won first prize at the Palace Theatre Amateur Show for her accordion performance. Jimmy Alger of Route 1-A placed third as the second vocalist. The note also mentions irrigation as watering crops from streams or ditches.
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Softball Picnic Held Today at Winchester Recreation
A group gathered for an end of season softball picnic at Winchester Recreation hosted by Clayton Ritter of Hitters Variety Band. Players enjoyed hot dogs and soft drinks while discussing softball and the event’s sponsors.
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