Baseball post narrowed to three candidates by club owners
New York reporters say MLB owners trimmed the field for commissioner to Warren Giles Gov Frank Lausche of Ohio and Ford Frick after a six and a half hour meeting. Happy Chandler remains a past option and two other names were floated as late candidates Eisenhower and MacArthur could still join if they changed their minds.
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Feller Seals 20th Victory To Reach Second Season Goal
Cleveland ace Bob Feller pitched the Indians to a 6 0 win over the Washington Senators to become the majors first 20 game winner of 1951. The 32 year old right hander adds to goals of a World Series title and a no hitter set before the season, with Detroit at July 1 marking his latest milestone.
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Per Capita Tax Breakdown for 1950
Total tax yields in 1950 averaged 360 dollars per person. About 248 dollars per capita went to the Federal Government, 59 dollars to states, and 53 dollars to local governments.
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Burial honors VMI star Jimmy Leech at Lexington Cemetery
James C. Leech, famed VMI back who scored 210 points in a 1920 season and helped his undefeated 1920 team, was laid to rest in Lexington Cemetery after dying in Rocky Hill Connecticut. Hundreds attended as six former teammates joined locals to remember the 155 pound star once feared on Alumni Field.
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Jimmy) Leech
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Stonewall) Jackson
Baseball standings and results from the American and National Leagues
The American League standings show Cleveland at 76 43 and New York 75 44 with Boston 10 47 and Detroit 86 62. Tuesday results include Cleveland 6 Washington 0 and New York 11 Detroit 4, among others. The National League lists Brooklyn at 14 41 and New York 69 51 with St. Louis 66 56 and Philadelphia 59 60. games played include Cincinnati 7 Philadelphia 3 and Chicago 2 New York 7 in a suspended game completed later.
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Murphy Aims to KO Maxim in Madison Square Garden Bout
Bob Murphy predicts a knockout of light heavyweight champion Joe Maxim at Madison Square Garden tonight. The San Diego challenger seeks the 15 round title with a left hook to the body, while Maxim defends the crown after his London finish. The CBS network will carry the bout.
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Kid) Matthews
North Mountain Plays Front Royal Under Lights Tomorrow
The North Mountain baseball team hosts Front Royal under the lights at Bing Crosby Stadium in an Northern Virginia League game. First pitch is at 8 p.m. A win would pull North Mountain even with the Winchester White Sox for third place.
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Bowling League Vacancies Reported
Openings at Health Center Alleys for new bowlers and teams this season. Call Health Center Alleys at 6914 for representation or sponsorship inquiries.
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Yankees Run Past Tigers In Lopsided 13 6 Victory
A vintage recap notes the New York Yankees defeated the Detroit Tigers 13 to 6 to trim the Tigers' American League lead to two and a half games.
Two Softball Games Tonight at Senseney Park
Two softball games slated at Senseney Park with one City League match between Royal Crown and Plumly on Diamond No. ? at 7 15 p m and a Church League playoff contest to follow.
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