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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 30, 1951

Page

5

Alonzo Whitlock Throws City League No Hitter

Alonzo Whitlock pitched a no hitter to lead J. W. Arthur past O Sullivan 10-0 at Senseny Park. Arthur advances to the City League Shaughnessy playoff finals, awaiting the Royal Crown Plumly winner tomorrow night.

Alonza Whitlock Alonzo Whitlock J. W. Arthur O Sullivan Senseny Park Arthur O’sullivan Whitlock Donald White Swisher G. Mart Curry H Pete Purtlebaugh Henretta Bauserman Boyd Smith Moore Tillatson

Church and Guild girl softball playoffs at Senseny Park

Two Shaughnessy playoff games are set at Senseny Park tonight. The Girl's League features the Lionettes versus National Fruit on Diamond No. 2 at 7 15 p m. The Church League game matches Cork Street Christian and Montague Avenue on the same diamond at 8 30 p m. A Montague Avenue win would seal the championship in the best of three series.

Shaughnessy Senseny Park Lionettes National Fruit Cork Street Christian Montague Cork Street Montague Avenue

Plumly Defeats Royal Crown in City Playoff 14 to 10

Plumly batters collect 18 hits to beat Royal Crown at Sensory Park in a loosely played City League playoff. Winning pitcher T Clevenger allowed eight hits, while Larrick took the loss. Fahnestock and Keller led the 18 hit attack with Keller driving in three runs. The teams meet Friday to decide a finalist.

Royal Crown Sensory Park Cola T. Clevenger Larrick D. Fahnestock R. Keller Keller Plumly H Haymaker Lewis Fahnestock Armel Smith Clevenger Carper Scone

Midget Races At Speedway Sunday

The Winchester Airport Speedway hosts midget races on Sunday September 2 after track reconditioning. The 1-3 mile oval is dust free after chemical treatment with at least 25 cars expected. Competitors include Sawyer Keegan Zimmerman Wilson and local drivers Bowers Anderson Bailey plus Charles Rinker in his inverted engine midget. Rain date set for next Sunday.

Winchester Airport Speedway Sawyer Keegan Zimmerman Wilson Bowers Anderson Bailey Charles Rinker Shorty Bowers

Yankees trade for Sain boosts pennant bid

Johnny Sain, veteran right hander, joins the New York Yankees from the Boston Braves to strengthen their late season push for the American League flag. The move follows a 15-2 victory over the Browns, tying them with Cleveland. Sain will join in Washington after Lew Burdette and Samn are sent, while Jack Kramer is released.

Ralph Roden New York Yankees Seaeson Bombers Johnny Johnny Sain Yanks Sain Boston Braves Browns St Louis Cleveland Philadelphia Samn Lew Burdette Yank Washington Braves Yankees Jack Kramer Allie Reynolds Ned Garver Reynolds Gus Zernial Alex Kellner Indians Zernial Kellner Mike Garcia Boston Red Sox Detroit Tigers Washington Senators Chicago White Sox Mickey Vernon Sam Mele Nelson Fox Vernon Chicago Brooklyn Dodgers Cincinnati Reds New York Giants Pittsburgh Pirates St. Louis Cardinals Philadelphia Phils Chicago Cubs Gil Hedges Dodgers Reds Hodges Brooklyn Don Newcombe Jim Hearn Pirates Murry Dickson al Dark Dickle Boston

Boxer George Flores in Critical Condition After KO

Brooklyn welterweight George Flores remained in critical condition after a knockout at Madison Square Garden. A brain operation was performed to relieve a blood clot, completed at 1 a.m. EST, with surgeon Dr. James Daniels saying no immediate change was expected. Flores, 20, was knocked out by Roger Donoghue in the eighth round of the Kid Gavilan Billy Graham welterweight card and taken to St. Clare's Hospital.

New York George Flores Brooklyn James Daniels Flores St. Clare's Hospital Roger Donoghue Yonk

Virginia and Florida Vie For Junior World Series Bid

Virginia Sandston Post 242 of Richmond faces Florida Jacksonville Post Nine Generals in the sectional final for the American Legion junior baseball world series berth in Detroit next week. Richmond beat Austin Texas Buddies 9 1 behind Clarence Bucheller two hit pitching. Russell Williams had three hits for Sandston. Jacksonville defeated Austin 9 4 with Bobby Waits shining.

Sumter Virginia Florida American Legion Detroit Sandston Post Richmond Generals Jacksonville Austin Texas Texans Clarence Bucheller Russell Williams Sandston Virginials Bobby Waits Austy

Interior grants US duck hunters extra hunting days

The Interior Department announced five to ten additional days for duck hunting this fall. Acting Secretary Richard D Searles Jr signed the new migratory waterfowl regulations, citing favorable northern breeding conditions throughout the summer.

Washington Interior Department Richard D Searles Jr

Yankees sweep Indians in twin bill to take AL lead

A year ago the New York Yankees swept a doubleheader from the Cleveland Indians 4-3 and 3-0 to move into first place in the American League. The recap notes a three game swing and places the team atop the standings.

New York Yankees Cleveland Indians Tony Pellone Billy Graham Madison Square Garden Lon Warn

Eke Cruises To No-Hit St. Louis Win Over Reds

Eke pitches a no hit game as the St. Louis Cardinals defeat the Cincinnati Reds 2 to 0. The standout effort secures a decisive victory for the Cardinals.

Eke St. Louis Cards Cincinnati Reds

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