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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1951

Page

5

O Sullivan and Arthur Rally Past St Elizabeth Nine

O Sullivan and Arthur softball teams swept a doubleheader from St Elizabeth Hospital of Washington DC at Sensney Park. Arthur won 8 2 in game one behind Tillotson and J Donald, and 6 0 in game two with Falk limiting St Elizabeth to three singles. White led Arthur with three hits in the nightcap.

O'Sullivan Arthur St. Elizabeth Hospital Washington, D. C Senseny Park Tillotson J. Donald Falk Toomey White J. Vv A White Pingley Keller Oeau Whitlock Fawcett Messall Grim Seldon ST. Elizabeth Marcel Brooks Edwards E. Pofe P. Pofe Taylor Gibson If. S.a Barkton Tooney Acore St. Elizabeth Don Newcombe Clyde King Ecight Bill Howerton Dodgers Andy Pafko Jackie Robinson Ted Wilks Bill Wignt Indians Rts Cleveland Bob Feller Bob Lemon Mike Garcia Little Nellie Fox Yanks Don Lenharut Fred Hutchinson A’s Detroit Ewell Blackwell Phils Niles Jordan Reds Red Schoendienst Cards Boston Braves

Williams Claims Ball Is Deader

Cleveland crowd hears Ted Williams declare the ball is dead and diminishing in life compared with prior seasons. He adds the claim amid a doubleheader with Cleveland after producing five hits and lifting his batting average to .374, then notes uncertainty about wartime ball quality.

Cleveland Ted Williams Boston Red Sox Williams Red Sox Indians

Why babies are blue eyed at birth

The iris pigment cells do not appear until about six to twelve months after birth, so newborns commonly have blue or gray eye color as melanin production begins later in infancy. Over time eye color may change as pigment develops.

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Giants stretch 14 game streak. Dodgers six back in standings

Giants sweep doubleheader from the Cubs 5-4 and 5-1 to trim Brooklyn’s lead to six games as the Dodgers split with the Pirates in ten innings. Indians hold one game ahead of the Yankees after split with the Red Sox. Senators, Tigers win. Westrum homered twice for the Giants in the first game. Hearn and others also shined.

Ralph Roden Associated Press New York Giants Leo Wurocher Giants Chicago Cubs Brooklyn Dodgers Dodgers Pittsburgh Pirates Cleveland Indians New York Yankees Boston Red Sox Red Sox Indians Yanks Chicago White Sox Senators Washington Senators St. Louis Browns Detroit Tigers Philadelphia Athletics St Louis Cardinals Boston Braves Philadelphia Phil Cincinnati Reds Braves Phils Reds Cincinnati Wes Westrum von Mueller Westrum Jim Hearn Cubs Secord Brooklyn Pirates

Middletown Beats Stephenson In 15-2 Baseball Upset

Middletown erupts to a 15-2 victory over Stephenson on Middletown's home diamond. Judy pitched outstandingly for Middletown fanning 15 batters in a 10 hit game. Patton took the loss as Stephenson remains atop the Northern Virginia League.

Middletown Stephenson Judy Patton North Mountain Stephens City Cooper Guard Phillips White Sox H B. Conner Dodson Headly Ewing Beatty Bailey Reardon F. Conner Rf. Carper N. Mountain Phillpis

Senior Tennis Tourney Ends With Ladies Singles Title

The City Tennis Tourney concluded all senior match play. Evelyn Baldridge defeated Dorothy Baldridge 6-0 6-2 to win the Ladies Singles Title. J. H. Knode Jr and C. Frank Anderson won the Men's Doubles 6-4 6-3 4-6 6-3 over Gray Beverley Jr and Fritz Briggs. Baldridge and Anderson also won the mixed doubles in three sets 4-6 6-3 6-3 over Virginia Russell and J. H. Knode Jr. The Junior Boys Doubles finalize midweek between B. McKee and R. Binner versus Beverley and Guess.

Evelyn Levi Dorothy Baldridge J. H. Knode, Jr C. Frank Anderson Reuss Park Gray Beverley, Jr Fritz Briggs Beverley-Briggs Baldridge Virginia Russell Anderson Gretchen Byrd Carrington Harrison Hilma Lillis B. McKee R. Binner G. Beverley J. Guess

Major Win Results From The American League

Baseball results roundup lists team scores from Sundays games with Boston beating Cleveland 5-1, Chicago 3-6, New York 2-8, Washington 9-9, St Louis 1-3, Detroit 6, and Philadelphia 0. Standings show Cleveland and New York near bottom, Boston and Washington leading.

Cleveland New York Boston Chicago Detroit Washington Philadelphia St. Louis Sociated Press Louis

Cork Street Eliminated In Semi Finals Of State Play

Cork Street of Winchester reached the semi finals in the Virginia Sunday School softball tournament at Richmond before losing 3-0 to Staunton. Norman Pumphrey of Arlington was named outstanding player after fanning 15 in the Winchester upset. Billy Shank earned praise for Cork Street’s fielding and three hits in the Clarendon game. Staunton defeated Norfolk Burrows Baptist 5-3 to reach the final and Oliver Presbyterian of Staunton won the title 2-1 over upstate contender.

Cork St. Christian Church Richmond Staunton Clarendon Methodist Arlington Virginia Softball Association Upstate Oliver Presbyterian Old Dominion Byrd Park Cork Street Winchester Arlington Downing Burrows Baptist Norfolk Norman Pumphrey T. Nelson Parker Pumphrey Billy Shank Cork St Clarendon Shull

Baseball Standings Snapshot Include Team Records

Chicago and Pittsburgh records shown with wins and losses. New York and Brooklyn also listed with head to head marks. St Louis Boston Cincinnati and Philadelphia appear with partial records and series notes.

Chicago Pittsburgh New York Brooklyn St. Louis Boston Cincinnati Philadelphia

Two City League Softball Playoff Contests Tonight

Two City League playoff games are set at Senseny Park weather permitting. Plumly meets Royal Crown at 7 30, followed by J W Arthur versus O Sullivan at 8 30 on diamond No 2.

Senseny Park Plumly Royal Crown J. W. Arthur O’sullivan

I will not be responsible for any debts made other than by myself

Statement by Mary Foster Dunn dated August 25 1921 disclaiming responsibility for debts incurred by others.

Mary Foster Dunn

Joyce Binner Wins Junior Singles Cup

Miss Joyce Binner won the Junior Girls Singles Tennis Tourney on Saturday by defeating Miss Donna Lou Anderson 3-6 6-0 6-1. The Exchange Club sponsored the Winchester event for local girls and a ten year trophy was awarded by Charles Aikin. Other matches featured Binner defeating Julia Dotson 6-2 1-5 and Quarles 6-0 6-0 while Anderson beat Phyllis Armel 6-0 6-1.

Joyce Binner Donna Lou Anderson Winchester Exchange Club Ner Charles Aikin

Yankees edge White Sox in pennant chase 2 1

Today a year ago the New York Yankees beat the Chicago White Sox 2 1 to move within one game of the Detroit Tigers in the American League pennant race. The recap notes other historical results including Dodgers over Cardinals and golf events from 5 to 20 years prior.

New York Yankees Chicago White Sox Detroit Tigers Brooklyn Dodgers St. Louis Cardinals Dick Chapman Johnny Goodman Omaha Opal S. Hill Miriam Burns Tyson Chicago

Front Royal Tops White Sox in Northern Virginia League

The Front Royal baseball team defeated the Winchester White Sox 6-4 at Rouss Park. Cullers and J Folt pitched for the winners and the loss went to the opponent. The win put Front Royal at an even 8 8 record.

Front Royal Winchester

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