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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 21, 1951

Page

5

Handley Judges to Open Grid Season at Natural Bridge

Handley High announces a 10 game 1951 schedule with a Sept 14 opener at Natural Bridge and a Nov 22 finale at Martinsburg. The 1950 district contenders face Wilson Memorial Waynesboro Clifton Forge Satunton Warren County Lexington Covington Harrisonburg and more as Coach Maddox builds around limited veterans. The Lionettes beat Blue Sunoco 18 2 in a playoff as National Fruit and Sen seng Park clash in women’s league action.

Hunter Maddox Natural Bridge Martinsburg Wilson Memorial Waynesboro Clifton Forge Satunton Warren County Covington Harrisonburg Winchester Wilbur Kersey Meredith Boyd Lewis Binner Warren Larrick James McFadden Strother Shiley Carlin Smith Robert Solenberger Irvine Cather Garland Clark James Blackburn Robert Orndorff David Rickard Lexington Staunton Hone Navy

Royal Crown Tops Plumly in Half Game Loss

The Braddock Street Softball team upset Cork Street Christian 6-2 in a Churen League playoff at Senseny Park. Anderson pitched a three hit win as Cork Street District Champion suffered its first loss in 16 games. Blackburn and R. Hockman each had two hits.

Braddock Street Cork Street Christian Senseny Park Cork Street Anderson J. Hockman Blackburn Garver Boyd Royal Crown Plumly Senseng Park J. W. Arthur J. Larrick Clevenger Hap Spurs Smith Arthur Cola Abrow L Grim Spaid Fawcett Ifailey J. Burch E Pope Spurs Corrigan Gat Haynaker Lewis Fahnestock Crose

Two Softball Games Tonight at Senseno Park

Two softball games are scheduled at Senseno Park tonight. The Church League playoff features Presbyterian versus Montague on Diamond No. 2 at six o'clock. An exhibition follows between Novick and Highland Avenue Presbyterian on Diamond No. 2 at 8 30 p. m.

Senseno Park Church Lea Presbyterian Montague Novick Highland Avenue Presbyterian

Keep Fresh Water in a Cool Place for Your Pets

A brief note advises keeping pet drinking water in a cool place during summer to maintain freshness and prevent spoilage. It emphasizes regular refilling and monitoring for pets.

Composer Handel nearly slain in duel by rival musician

The hot tempered composer George Frideric Handel nearly died in a duel with another musician after an argument. His life was saved when the opponent’s sword struck a button on Handel’s coat, sparing him.

N.D.D. A Handel

Cavaretta Signed to Manage Cubs for 1952 Season

The Chicago Cubs named Phil Cavaretta as manager for 1952 after appointing him earlier this year as a stop-gap pilot replacing Frank Frisch.

Cavaretta Philadelphia Chicago Cubs Phil Cavaretta Frank Frisch

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