Plumly Prepares for Lynchburg in Norfolk State Tourney Opener
Plumly and Northwest District softball champions head to Norfolk for the state tournament August 16 17. Lee Rowley will pitch with Servant White Hats of Norfolk as the opposition and officials expect top competition from Virginia teams. The team won district honors last week, swept 16 entries, and added the service force title in five straight games. Plumly leaves by noon with two City League players joining the squad.
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Norview Diamond
Virginia
Lee Rowley
Virginia Softball Association
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Ar- Lee
Serviant
Sten Rowley
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Winchester
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Roanoke
Dave Fahnestock
Tourne
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Royal Crown Keller
J. W. Arthur
Jesse Donald
Fahnestock
Thurston Clevenger
Richard Boyd
Carroll Smith
Bill Boden
Glenn Wisecarver
Pope
Keller
C. Tait
Browns May Send Garver to Tigers For Vic Wertz
Detroit reports indicate Ned Garver of the St. Louis Browns may go to the Tigers in exchange for Vic Wertz. Officials expect a waiver deal announced after a 72 hour waiting period. Garver has 7 10 with arm trouble, Wertz 17 homers this year in 86 games.
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Tigers
Vic Wertz
Detroit
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St. Louis Browns
Detroit Tigers
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Tiger
Wertz
Bill Veeck
Charlie Gehringer
Dodgers rookie Joe Black shines in spring action
Dodgers rookie Joe Black blocks attention with solid spring form amid multiple exhibition games. Repeated sharp pitching and strong overall performances show his emergence alongside other standout efforts in a crowded camp lineup.
Judge Takes Offender's Advice In Burma Tale
In Rangoon, Burma, a judge ignores a convicted offender’s plea asking what the judge would say in his place. The exchange prompts a brief, reflexive backstory as the old man trails off with a prompt for an answer.
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Rangoon
Burma
Conventions Held in Chicago Since 1856
Since 1856 the two major parties began holding conventions in Chicago. Republicans have held 13 times and Democrats 8 times, with both parties seeking Chicago in 1952 for an air conditioned hall.
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Chicago
Yankees weigh TV impact on attendance amid slow season
New York General Manager George Weiss says a 51 005 paid crowd for a non televised Yankees game against the Boston Red Sox is not a conclusive test of television’s effect on attendance. He notes the game’s rainout shift and advance ticket sales skew the result and doubts another similar experiment will occur.
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Fla
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Reds
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Pittsburgh
New York Yankees
Cleveland
Washington
Yanks
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Bobby Feller
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Steve Klippstein Pos
Dick Manville
Bob Kelly
New York
Yankees
Boston Red Sox
George Weiss
Bronx Park
Weiss
George
Red Sox
First All Star Poll Returns From Local Leagues
The Evening Star reports early leaders in church and city league polls for an All-Star team. Leaders include J Hockman pitcher Cork B Manuel catcher W Diebler first base L Hodgson second base A Blye and others. The poll closes Saturday evening.
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Cork
B Manuel
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Market
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Jesse Donald
Plumly
A. Carter
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B. Tiller
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