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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1951
Page
3
In searing heat and a doubleheader logjam the American League race tightens as Allie Reynolds struggles for the Yankees, Casey Stengel reshuffles, and Boston, Cleveland, and Chicago pitchers also endure heavy workloads. The day yields mixed results with key performances and injuries shaping the stretch drive.
Answer: The mill is the smallest unit in American money. It equals 1-109 cent and is not a coin.
Jersey Joe Walcott will defend his heavyweight title into 1952 then tour the United States and Canada, tour South America in October and Europe in December, before considering a return bout with Ezzard Charles. A 90 day return clause extension was agreed. return date to be set by Jim Norris of the International Boxing Club.
Royal Crown maintained a slim lead in the City Softball League by defeating the Moose 11 to 8. Pitcher J. Larrick limited the Moose to nine hits while Royal Crown collected 11 off Selby. J. Huyette had three singles in four at bats and E. Bailey hit a home run as part of the 11 hit attack.
The Lionettes beat National Fruit 7 to 3. Scoring sequence shows Lionettes 0 1 0 3 0 3 0 and National Fruit 2 0 0 0 0 1 0. Marching innings detail not provided.
Joe Louis defeated Cesar Brion of Argentina in a vigorous ten round bout before about 12 000 at a crowded venue. Louis weighed 207 pounds and said he could have gone five more rounds as he pursues a title shot delayed by the Walcott Charles championship rematch.
Detroit defeated New York 9 to 6 while New York posted an 8 to 10 record. Boston beat St Louis 5 to 1 as Cleveland won 8 to 3 against Washington. Chicago swept Philadelphia 3 to 0 in a Chicago doubleheader with another Chicago win 3 to 0 over New York. Cincinnati beat Philadelphia 12 to 0 and Boston defeated St Louis 2 to 1.
Softball team managers interested in District Church Tournaments in Salem Arlington Richmond and Norfolk on August 18 19 or the State Class B Tournament in Richmond on August 18 19 should contact State Softball Commissioner Hank Wolfe at 118 Seneca Rd Richmond 26 or call after 4 pm. Church playoffs will be in Richmond August 24 25 with an entry deadline August 8.
One day remains in City League All-Star voting to decide the nine players for Berryville’s Saturday game at the Softball Association Yard Party. Leon Pope leads at catcher for Royal Crown, with Theodore Keller and others contending for infield and outfield spots across Royal Crown, J. W Arthur, O'Sullivan, Moose, and Arthur clubs.
Four Church League softball games are scheduled tonight at Senseng Park diamond complex. Montague faces Presbyterian on Diamond 1 at 6 15 p m Highland Avenue plays Braddock Street on Diamond 2 at 7 15 p m Episcopal and First Baptist clash on Diamond 2 at 8 30 p m and First E U B meets First Brethers on Diamond 3 at 6 15 p m.
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