Yankees Lead Narrowed as Browns Stop Yanks in Doubleheader
Rookie Jim McDonald, a former Red Sox pitcher now with the last place Browns, shut down New York 10-2 in game two after Vic Raschi won the opener 8-4. Maury McDermott homered and drove in four as Boston beat Detroit 5-2. Cleveland rallied to top Philadelphia 2-1 in eight, keeping second place tie. Ed Sewart and Orestes Minoso led Chicago’s 14-4 win at Washington as the White Sox sit 5 1/2 games back. Brooklyn still holds a 10-game NL lead despite a 5-4 loss to Cincinnati in 14 innings, while the Giants fell 5-4 at St Louis. The Phillies beat Pittsburgh 5-4 for Robin Roberts’ 14th win. Paul Minor of Chicago snapped a month-long drought with a 2-1 win over Boston. McDermott homered with two on in the second and added two singles to back his win. Ted Williams went hitless for Boston and Clyde Vollmer struck out three times.
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Local Midget Nine Trims Boyce 12 to 7
The Piccadilly St Midgets defeated the wee Midgets 12 to 7 on the Boyce diamond. Russell Potts pitched for Winchester allowing five hits and striking out seven. Larrick led Winchester with two home runs and a single in four plate appearances.
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Baseball antitrust hearing weighs reserve clause and territorial rights
Washington lawmakers study hearings on organized baseball and anti trust questions. Chairman Celler and Rep. McCulloch say they need more facts before deciding if baseball should be exempt. Ty Cobb Ford Frick and George Trautman add depth to the record debating self made rules and territorial rights. Interstate commerce angle remains unclear as next panel focuses on A B Chandler.
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North End All Stars Triumph Over Cork Street Nine to One
The North End All-Stars defeated Cork Street church team nine to one with Swanson winning on the mound and Jimmy Hockman taking the loss. The All-Stars remain undefeated this season at three wins, zero losses. Next Wednesday at 6 pm they face the Montague Avenue Methodist softballers at the Rockingham diamond.
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Moore Named Shepherd College Grid Coach
Shepherd College in Shepherdstown West Virginia appoints William M. Moore of Cleveland Tennessee as football coach succeeding Don Phillips who resigned to take a job at West Virginia Tech. Robert Doyle formerly at Harpers Ferry High School will assist Moore. The appointment was approved by the State Board of Education and announced by college president Dr Oliver Ikenberry.
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Harpers Ferry High School
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Shepherd
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Nat Fruit Routs Blue Sunoco 18 2 in Girl's League
The National Fruit softball team defeated Blue Sunoco 18 to 2 at Senseng Park to extend their one game lead over the Lionettes. Winning pitcher T Luttrell allowed two hits with four strikeouts while the team totaled 20 hits. Nixon A Brown, P Singhass and WN Kern homered for the winners.
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Danville Post 10 Clinches State Bid In Junior Baseball Finals
Danville's Post 10 routed Honaker 13-4 to become the first American Legion Junior Baseball team from Danville to reach next week's state finals in Hampton. Hampton Post 31 and Front Royal remain in contention as zone playoffs proceed with several games scheduled today and tomorrow.
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SEC Colleges Fined Over Recruiting Rules Violations
A year ago four Southeastern Conference colleges Mississippi Tulane Georgia and Louisiana State were fined and nine high school players barred from the conference for violated recruiting restrictions.
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Valley Loop Playoffs Start Earlier This Month
The Valley League changes playoff timing to August 19 or soon after to avoid college players returning to school. Directors vote to end the season once each team has played equal home games. Teams include Waynesboro Staunton Charlottesville and Harrisburg with schedules revised to begin after a two day layoff.
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Softball Yard Party Promises Record Turnout Tonight
A large crowd is expected for the Annual Softball Yard Party at Senseny Park. Howard A. Holland heads the Softball Commission with a busy schedule including chicken box suppers at 5, Tots games, a City Band concert at 6, and an All-Star softball game between Winchester and Berryville at 8:15. Other events feature midget baseball, base running, and a cake pie auction.
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Baseball scores and results from Friday’s games
Major League results show Chicago defeating Boston 2 to 1 and Cincinnati beating Brooklyn 4 to 14 innings. Philadelphia edged Pittsburgh 5 to 4, St. Louis beat New York 4 to 0, and New York won 8 to 2. Boston defeated Detroit 5 to 2, Cleveland won 3 to 2, Philadelphia won 7 to 4, and Chicago defeated Washington 7 to 4.
Second Swim Series Set to Start Monday at Willow Lawn Pool
City Recreation Director Charles Aikin announces the second Water Safety Program series begins at 9 a.m. Monday at Willow Lawn Pool with about 200 children registered. Beginners boys, intermediates, and swimmers attend 9 a.m. and beginner girls at 10 a.m. If travel requires mixed groups, girls may wait atop the bath house until 10.
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Fiddlers Gather For Music Contest in Warrenton
Fiddlers arrive from hills and juke joints to compete in the National Championship Country Music Contest. Cash prizes totaling 1200 dollars will be awarded for best old-time fiddler banjo picker guitarist square dance team and singer. Contests run 7 PM tonight to 2 PM tomorrow with Connie B. Gay as master of ceremonies.
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Army to Have Football Team But Power Is the Question
Army will field a football team this fall but the strength of the squad is in doubt after 90 cadets were expelled for cheating on exams. General Collins said most of the team was implicated, though Blaik could not be reached for comment.
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Who originated the word taxicab and early NYC cabs
Harry N. Allen established the first fleet of taxi cabs in New York City on October 1, 1907. The word taxi derives from taximeters made by a French company for horse cabs, while cab comes from horse drawn vehicles.
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Lionettes Ties With Toledo Scales In Night Game
The Lionettes and Toledo Scales battled to an 8 8 tie in a Girl's League game at Senseny Park. The contest ended after seven innings due to darkness and will be replayed later. Carrol provided nursing for the Lionettes and P Duvall pitched for Toledo Scales.
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Northern Virginia Baseball League Schedule Highlights
Two games slated for tomorrow in the Northern Virginia Baseball League feature Stephens City at Rouss Park against the White Sox and Middletown visiting North Mountain. A rescheduled Stephenson vs Front Royal game will be at Crosby Stadium on August 16 at 8 p m with J Foltz pitching for the White Sox and Jenkins catching. All games start at 3 p m.
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O'Sullivan Tops Moose 7-3 in City League clash
The O'Sullivan softball team defeated Moose 7 to 3 at Senseny Park. Jessy Donald earned the win, while Selby took the loss in a well played City League contest.
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