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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 01, 1952

Page

3

Math Student Pitches No Hitter Amid Early Pro Debut

An ambitious first year pitcher, Parsons, described as “wild” but improving, delivered a no hitter in a senior baseball game. He had previously posted a 7-2 record with Dartmouth Arrows in Nova Scotia. Arrows manager Bob Decker, who also scouts for the Yankees, praised Parsons and noted a contract offer from New York.

Wale Parsons Arrows Dartmouth N. S Halifax Bob Decker New York Yankees Yankees

Joe Louis and Rocky Marciano loom in heavyweight talks

A fragmented sports brief weighs the boxing legacy of Joe Louis and the ongoing shadow of Rocky Marciano. It notes past title contours from Max Baer to Louis and hints at paydays and manager anxieties shaping future negotiations.

Walcott Su Eta Marciano Vina Aence Felix Negro Fighter Rocky Bocchicchio

California Girls Lead In Olympic Events Today

California swimmers Paula Jean Myers a Covina teen and a United States women’s 400 meter freestyle contender join two others in the finals as diving and swimming actions unfold. Mrs McCormick posted 51.25 points for four dives while Mrs Irwin scored 43.60. two Russian divers joined the early top eight as Russia and the United States vie for early overall point leadership.

Paula Jean Myers Covina Calif Ain Ue McCormick Eee Hae Sree United States Russia

Soviet Heavyweight Has a China law

N. Y. light welterweight and flyweight Tate Brooks, 18, of Cleveland. Patterson and Lee also scored knockouts. This Hot Weather. Protect your health. Stay in the shade and do not overwork. Keep cool as pos-

China N. Y Tate Brooks Cleveland Patterson Lee

Cardinal Buck Cooper Signs With Winchester Whitte Sox

The 6-foot-0 pitcher Buck Cooper, 180 pounds, delivered a no hitter for Winchester Va Whitte Sox against Front Royal Va in the Northern Baseball League. He struck out eight, allowed one earned run in 27 innings, with 10 hits and six walks, signaling a strong potential year.

Winchester Whitte Sox Front Royal

Clarke County Blood Drive Reports Donor Activity

Clarke Edwayt Berlin reports 17 donors gave blood at the Gallon Pin Awards event. Seven cancellations were noted, with the organizer noting regular Highland regiments wear kilts for parades and that kilts are not worn in combat.

Berlin Clarke County

Food Prices Show Little Change as Pork and Eggs Trend

Prices moved little across retail food items with top grade eggs easing a few cents a dozen and lean pork cuts rising in some markets. Fresh produce mixed with peaches pears cantaloupes easing slightly while watermelons grapes and citrus hold higher averages. Wholesale pork prices may rise under OPS ceilings and pass to consumers next fall under new controls.

Associated Press Office of Price Stabilization Leadlees Eavianane Agriculture Department

Are Nighthawk and Poorwill Same Bird

The nighthawk and the poorwill are two distinct species. The night hawk Chordeiles virginianus has no call and appears mainly at sunset, while the whippoorwill is a separate species with different habits.

Ca Poorwill R. T

Antrostomus vociferus Song Reveals Nocturnal Flight Pattern

A fragment notes the common nightjar Antrostomus vociferus and its well known call as it forecasts flight after dusk. The terse line suggests behavioral observation without further details.

Antrostomus Vociferus

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