Indians Beat Yankees as Wynn Fans Ten in Opener
Early Wynn pitched the opener of the five game series at Yankee Stadium and earned his 10th win. Harry Simpson and Luke Easter homered as the Indians downed the Yankees 6 to 0. Joe Collins and Mickey Mantle accounted for all the Yanks runs in defeat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Early Wynn
Harry Simpson
Luke Easter
Yankee Stadium
Gh Makemetra
Joe Collins
Mickey Mantle
A’s
Browns
Eddie Joost
Bo Bo Newsom
Dave Koslo
Hoyt Wilhelm
Curt "Teies
Pirates
Mel Clark
Simmons
Canasta Was America’s Top Game in 1951
In 1951 canasta remained the most popular card game in the United States, dominating social play and reader interest. References, though informal, point to canasta’s widespread appeal across households and clubs during that era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Lionettes Stop National Fruit For Third Time
The Lionettes win 5-3 over National Fruit as Braithwaite hits a deep left center homer and Luttrell, DeHaven, and Luttrell drive runs. National Fruit rallies in later innings but cannot overcome Lionettes pitching and timely hits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lionettes
Singhassa
Brown
Ar’ Pu
Braithwaite
F. DeHaven
E. Luttrell
T. Luttrell
Straigh
National Fruit
J. Braithwaite
B. Greene
S. Welsh
J. Jones
B. Hawkins
C. Campbell
M. Greene
Goede
Basls
National AB
Luttrell
Cf Seo
Hendricks
C . Osee
P. Singhass
I. Ube
E. Ven
DeHaven
Rf Settee
Undefeated Davey Seen Favorite in TV Bout Tonight
Chicago notes undefeated Davey as a 7 to 5 favorite for a nationally televised welterweight bout against Basilio. Basilio previously defeated Davey in a controversial rematch that was ruled a draw, then reversed, leaving Davey poised for a shot at Kid Gavilan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davey
Chicago
Rugged
Spa
Basilio
Syracuse
New York Athletic Commission
Kid Gavilan
Lone
Lions Club Little Leaguers Win Fourth Straight Game
Lions Club Little Leaguers claim their fourth consecutive win as Richard Ward dominates on the mound. Ward allowed eight hits, walked 11, and struck out nine while the offense featured multi hit games from Bill Stine and Billy Stine and key contributions from Arten and Ward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lions Club
Little Leaguers
Erry Arten
Ease Wik
Anti Tnd
Bill Stine
Billy Stine
Richard Ward
Othener
Ward
Homer
Montague Swamps Episcopal matchup noted in box score
The box score records Montague Swamps Episcopal and Highland meeting at 1:18 with 212 pal meets.
Highland and Lutheran square off in district games
Readable OCR notes show Highland versus Episcopal on diamond 1 first game, Lutheran versus Opequon on diamond 2 second game, and Lionettes against Friendship on diamond 3. Likely a school league schedule with multiple venue pairings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highland
Episcopal
Lutheran
Opequon
Lionettes
Friendship
Dowda Signs With Redskins For Fourth NFL Season
Washington halfback Harry Dowda, 27, signed for a fourth season with the Redskins. Dowda, listed at 199 pounds and six two, starred at Wake Forest College and resides in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Harry Dowda
Washington Redskins
Dowda
Wake Forest College
Wash
Also Mentioned on This Page
Philadelphia Athleticns
St. Louis
Y ¥ Giants
Phillies
Pittsburgh
Braves
Iage Cubs
Riverton
North Fork
South Fork
Edge Exchange Club
Lions
B. Stine
R. Button
Ri. Ward
Econ
L. Twigg
T. Shoe
Ro. Ward
Sens Wasco
J. Weatherholtz
D. Homer
Kenneth E. Henry Peeeeaerereez
Mervel W. Adams
N. Cameron S&t
H. Baker
B. Swartz
E. Peer
A. Eeere
P. Scheder
L. Binner
O. Hildebrand
Sempeles
Cerne Ig
Senate
G Baker
Etme
J Seeere
J. Bigros
Veatres
Rf M. Sempeles
Montague
Eereeee Il
Toledo
Redskins
Miller’s Hardware
Miller's
Loudoun
Firestone
Tire Sale
Savi
Sethane
Rune
Firestone Caravan
Firestone Store
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!