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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 07, 1954

Page

4

National League Aims Fifth Straight All Star Win With Deep Roster

The National League plans a fifth consecutive All Star win in Cleveland with a star-studded lineup led by Warren Giles and Walter Alston. Pitching staff features Robin Roberts Carl Erskine and Warren Spahn among others. Starters chosen by fans include Campanella Kluszewski Hamner Dark Jablonski Robinson Sinn der Musial.

Cincinnati Cleveland Warren Giles Walter Alston Brooklyn Dodgers Nationals Casey Stengel New York Yankees Alston Robin Roberts Philadelphia Carl Erskine Mike Garcia Bob Lemon Bob Keegan Virgil Trucks Chicago White Sox Bob Porterfield Washington Allie Reynolds Yanks Bob Turley Baltimore Roy Campanella Brooklyn Ted Kluszewski Granny Hamner Alvin Dark New York Ray Jablonski St. Louis Jackie Robinson Duke Snider Stan Musial Leo Durocher Milwaukee Charley Grimm Smokey Burgess del Crandall Gil Hodges Peewee Reese Red Schoendienst Ransom Jackson Chicago Don Mueller Willie Mays Gus Bell Frank Thomas Pittsburgh

Dr Pepper Named for Local Waco Physician’s Daughter

Yes. The original 1888 formula was created by a Waco Texas pharmacist who named the drink after a local physician whose daughter he was courting at the time.

R.A. A Waco Texas

National League standings and tonight’s schedule

The National League table shows New York leading with 53 wins and Brooklyn 48. Tonight’s games feature New York at Brooklyn at 7 p.m. with Hearn facing Newcombe, plus Pittsburgh at Philadelphia, Cincinnati at St Louis, and Milwaukee at Chicago in doubleheaders and single games. Yesterday Milwaukee crushed Chicago 14 to 3 and New York defeated Brooklyn 5 to 2.

New York Brooklyn Philadelphia Milwaukee Cincinnati St. Louis Chicago Pittsburgh Hearn Newcombe Littlefield Surkent Miller Ridzik Baczewski Haddix Lawrence Cleveland Detroit Washington Baltimore Boston

Round Hill Wins Eighth Church Softball Tilt

Round Hill remained unbeaten with a 10-2 victory over Stephenson at Senseny Park to stay atop the Church Softball League. Episcopal beat United Brethren 15-10 in a slugfest, and Sunnyside defeated Church of Christ 9-5 as Sunnyside in extra-base stretch powered by McIntire Eisner and Stotler.

Round Hill Stephenson Senseny Park Episcopal United Brethren Sunnyside Church of Christ Boyd Swartz Baker Sigros J. Larrick United Brethren Sunnyside McIntire Eisner Stotler Whitlock Blanchfield DeSchon Griffin RH Grove C Brown RF Potts Keyton Frye Willard Johnston Shickle Spaid J J. Larrick W. Larrick AB H Cather Cc Armstrong Binner RF Kendall Arnold Orndorff Swanson U. Brethren

Two One-Run Wins In Little League Action At Senseng Park

In two top Little League games yesterday at Senseng Park Workingman’s Store beat B and M Chevrolet 5 to 4 and Dr Pepper defeated Valley News 6 to 5. Pitching dominated as both contests produced six or fewer hits per side with standout performances from Dr Pepper’s Haines and Forney who combined for 11 strikeouts and five walks. Forney retired six straight batters in relief to seal the win while Dix yielded six hits in the loss.

Workingman’'s B & M Chevrolet Dr. Pepper Valley News Senseng Park Haines Forney Dix Polhamus Carter Reid Workingman Store Big Gume Armel and Patton Triples Valley News AB Yancy Mangold Meister Peer Costanzo DR. Pepper Amn R. Miller Butle Wee Rosenberger Ib J. Mille Wolfe Drummond Peebles Price Seeee Innings Valley News H Bowers Reilles Ear Reid P Seer McDonld Michael Kern Ewe Pohlman Newry Spicer Bucher Lockhart Gregory Workingman’s Pation Hybarger Workingman's

Camp Wakanda Opens With 95 Campers and 20 Staff

Camp Wakanda of the Winchester District Methodist Church opens with 95 campers and 20 staff members. Director Rev Charles A York announces ages 11 to 17, divided into three groups. Applications through Rev Millard Rewis at Camp Wakanda Woodstock. July 5 to 17 activities planned. A weekend wood shop camp for older youths is set for July 17-18 under Rev C E Burkert, Woodstock.

Wakanda Winchester The Methodist Church Charles A. York Stephens City Methodist Church Millard Rewis Market Street Methodist Church York Rewis Camp Wakanda Woodstock C. E. Burkert Mt. Crawford District Woodtock

Dallas May Back Major League Team

Dallas civic groups plan meetings to decide whether to back a syndicate offering the funds to bring a major league baseball franchise to Texas. R. W. Burnett of the Dallas club said the syndicate would buy a franchise with strong city backing and that major league baseball is coming to Texas, possibly before Houston. He hinted two franchises could be available.

Dallas Texas R. W. Burnett Dallas Chamber of Commerce Houston

Packets Owner Quits Baseball in Hagerstown

Eu gene Raney owner and president of the Hagerstown Packets in the Piedmont League resigns after five seasons. He turns the club over to local businessmen, citing lack of time. The team, managed by Paul Campbell, sits last in the eight team league with dropped attendance, though local ownership may revive interest. The Packets have a working agreement with the Washington Senators.

Hagerstown Eugene Raney Hagerstown Packets Raney Kensington Packers Washington Senators

Giants Clinch Edge Over Dodgers in Key Series Clash

Giants surge with strong bullpen and power from Al Dark Mays and Irvin as they build a 4 1 2 game NL lead. Dodgers struggle with wobbling pitching injuries pinch hitters and key outs in late innings. Cardinals and Phillies post shutouts while Indians thump Orioles Braves pound Cubs 14 3. Trucks fires one hitter as White Sox roll over Tigers 4 0 with Yost Vernon strong Washington offense.

New York Giants Brooklyn Dodgers Giants Brooks Walter Alston Bob Milliken George Shuba Rube Walker Pee Wee Reese Duke Snider Roy Campanella Jackie Robinson Hoyt Wilhelm Marv Cfrissom Sal Maglie the Brooks al Dark Willie Mays Monte Irvin Giante Preacher Roe Maglie Grissom Gerry Staley Cincinnati Redlegs St. Louis Cardinals Curt Simmons Philadelphia Phillies Pittsburgh Pirates Milwaukee Braves Chicago Cubs Cleveland Indians New York Yankees Tribe Baltimore Orioles Yanks Boston Red Sox Trucks Virgil Trucks Chicago White Sox Detroit Tigers Johnny Schmitz Washington Senators Philadelphia A Nats Eddie Joost Staley Redlegs Cincinnati Simmons Braves Cubs Gene Conley Indians Orioles Wynn Frank Sullivan Red Sox Joe Collins Andy Carey Whitey Ford

Grove Wins Second Half Opener 1-0 Over VFW Team

Grove tops VFW 1-0 in the Pony League opener at Sen Seny Park. Johnston earned the win with a four hitter and two RBIs by Rinker on an error and single. Robinson took the loss despite three allowed hits as Jobe doubled and was cut down at the plate on a passed ball.

Johnston Grove Elks Grove Lime H McGolerick Scott Sibert Jobe Edmonds Dunn Rinker Rush Shockey Kibler Reed Lanahan Hybarger Shane A Kerns Anderson Isa Hepner Bowen Robinson

Giardello Faces Kilgore in Kilgore Title Bid

Philadelphia matchup pits middleweight contender Giardello against Miami’s Billy Kilgore in a 10 round bout televised by CBS at 9 p.m. EST. A win could set up Giardello for a title shot against Carl Olson, with Olson defending versus Rocky Castellani.

Philadelphia Joey Giardello Billy Kilgore Miami Fla CBS Giardello Carl Bobo Olson Rocky Castellani Olson

Massanutten Loop Baseball Standings and Results

Massanutten Loop standings list Madison 12 wins and Luray 7 losses leading Winchester 6 Stanley 6 Strasburg 5 New Market 5 Woodstock 3. Sunday results show Winchester 12 Woodstock 0 Madison 9 Luray 0 Strasburg 8 Stanley 3 Front Royal 6 New Market 3.

Madison Luray Front Royal Winchester Stanley Strasburg New Market Woodstock

Braves Near Million Mark

The Milwaukee Braves near one million in home attendance with 965,006 paid admissions after 36 home dates. The team trails two million for the season and leads both major leagues in attendance, with the Giants about 300,000 behind and Cleveland and Baltimore close in the American League.

Milwaukee Milwaukee Braves County Stadium New York Giants Cleveland Baltimore

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