Former resident receives degree in Nebraska and visits
A former city resident earned a B A degree from Nebraska Christian College in Norfolk on May 23. He is married to Enola Smith and will visit with his wife and two daughters in July before returning to Nebraska in August to serve as minister of the Church of Christ in O'Neill.
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Nebraska Christian College
Norfolk
Nebraska
Thomas
Enola Smith
Howe Smith
E. Piccadilly St
Church of Christ
O'Neil
Necciai Stares Down Batters in First Starting Try
Pittsburgh Pirates prospect Necciai fanned 14 in his first starting appearance for Burlington-Graham of the Carolina League. He allowed six hits and one run as Burlington-Graham beat Winston-Salem 5-1. Through Bristol and the new club he has 130 strikeouts in 57 innings.
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Graham
N. C
Ron Necciai
Pittsburgh Pirates
Burlington
Bristol Twing
Pirates
Pittsburgh
Bristol
Necciai
West Ponders Over Strength of Soviet Olympic Delegation
Western observers in Helsinki weigh the Soviet Union's 300 athlete team for the July 19 to August 3 Olympic Games. Moscow confirms aims to contend for titles in most sports, excluding field hockey, as preparations intensify.
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West
Helsinki
Finland
Russia
Moscow
Chtefs
Baseball scores from Tuesday AP report
American League results show Cleveland 6 Boston 0 and Philadelphia 3 Detroit 4 New York 4 Chicago 3 in 13 innings. St Louis 3 Washington 2. Brooklyn 28 11 lead NL standings and teams listed with records.
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Cleveland
Boston
Washington
New York
Chicago
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Detroit
Brooklyn
Cincinnati
Pittsburgh
Nine-Player Trade Between Tigers and Red Sox Stirs Debate
Initial returns offer no clear winner from yesterday's nine player deal linking the Detroit Tigers and Boston Red Sox. Hoot Evers, Johnny Lipon, Walter Dropo, and Don Lenhardt appeared in new uniforms, as Cleveland and Philadelphia games shaped early impressions while other traded stars did not play.
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Detroit Tigers
Boston Red Sox
Tigers
Detroit
Philadelphia Athletics
Indians
Red Sox
Athletics
Evers
Lipon
Mike Garcia
Dropo
Alex Kellner
Lenhardt
Baseball season leaders cross leagues in succinct stats
Batting leaders include DiMaggio Boston .358 runs Avila Cleveland 29 RBIs Rosen Cleveland 10. Fox Chicago 61 doubles Priddy Detroit 13 triples Simpson Cleveland Mullin Detroit Delsing St Louis 4 home runs Rosen Cleveland 10 stolen bases Rizzuto New York. Pitching Shea Washington 30 strikeouts McDermott Boston Pierce Chicago 53. National League batting Lockman New York 346 runs Lockman 40 RBIs Sauer Chicago 47 hits Sauer 57 doubles Williams New York Musial St Louis 13 triples Thomson New York 6 home runs Sauer 11 stolen bases Jethroe Reese and Robinson Brooklyn 6 Roe Brooklyn 40 Maglie New York
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Fox
Chicago
Priddy
Detroit
Simpson
Cleveland Mullin
Delsing
St Louis
Rosen
Cleveland
Lockman
New York
Sauer
Williams
Musial
St. Louis
Thomson
Jethroe
Boston
Reese
Robinson
Brooklyn
Roe
Maglie
Ezzard Charles Favored To Dethrone Walcott In Rematch
Atlantic City reports Ezzard Charles as a 2 to 1 or 3 to 1 favorite to dethrone Jer sey Joe Walcott in Philadelphia tomorrow night. Critics see a pick em fight with Charles trusted to win but wary of Walcott's power and a possible sudden knockout.
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Ezzard Charles
Walcott
Atlantis City
Cincinnati
Joe Walcott
Philadelphia
Jean Ezzard
Ezzard
Jersey Joe
Sain drives Yankees to 4 3 win over White Sox
Johnny Sain, in a pinch hitting role, lined a long two out bases loaded single to score the deciding run as the New York Yankees beat the Chicago White Sox 4 to 3. Wally Post drove in both Reds runs with a single and homer in a 2 to 1 victory over Robin Roberts and the Phillies. Frank Smith allowed one hit in six innings to pick up the win as Cincinnati moved to fourth place past the Cardinals. George Crowe hit an extra inning homer for the Braves in a 3 2 win over St. Louis. Jim Wilson pitched a two hitter for his third win.
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George Kell
Boston
Red Sox
Dizzy Trout
Dropo
Lenhardt
Bengals
Johnny Pesky
Fred Hatfield
Bill Wight
Luke Easter
Cleveland
Indians
Brooklyn
New York Giants
Pittsburgh Pirates
Jackie Robinson
Carl Furillo
Gil Hodges
Giants
Chicago Cubs
Browns
Nats
Johnny Sain
New York Yankees
Chicago White Sox
Wally Post
Cincinnati
Reds
Robin Roberts
Philadelphia Phillies
Frank Smith
St. Louis Cardinals
George Crowe
Boston Braves
Cards
Jim Wilson
Boxers weigh in as contenders eye Philadelphia title
Charles eats heartily and drinks water before Monday weigh in for the Pennsylvania Boxing Commission. He weighed 1965 pounds, matching Walcott. Yesterday he weighed 194 pounds and, after workouts, his handlers expect 190 to 192 on Thursday. Walcott foresees about 194 pounds.
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Philly
Charles
Pennsylvania Boxing Commission
Walcott
Boyce Vacation Bible School and Union Open Air Services
The Boyce Daily records the Vacation Bible School opening June 16 to 25 for ages four to sixteen at the Baptist Church and Parish Hall 9 to 11 30 a m. Union Open Air Services begin Sundays at 8 p m on the Parish Hall lawn through August. The note lists bowling trophy winners and social visits among local residents with several trips to Washington and Alexandria.
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BOYCE
Boyce Daily Vacation Bible School
Dargan Lucas
Baptist Church
Union
Charlie Luddith
Arthur Galloway
Lewis Hudson
Garland Brown
Robert McDonald
Episcopal Church
Clarence Houghton
Winchester
Marshall Willingham
Allen Reid
Doris Reid
Hagerstown
John Revel
Washington
Charles Zombro
J. W. Owens
Martinsburg
Margaret Zombro
Harold Greer
Helen Combs
William Pifer
Alexandria
Pifer
W. D. Pifer
Helen Pifer
Maurice Willingham
Roy Pyle
R. B Pyle
Isabelle Pyle
Mabel Gardiner
Two Alexandria Jail Escapees Recaptured in Newark Bond Set
Two Alexandria Va jail escapees were recaptured in Hudson County New Jersey and held on five thousand dollar bonds. John Harvey Gamble 39 helped a motorist change a flat tire and was recognized by FBI agents. Harry Lee Lindsey 21, also employed by the same roofing firm, was arrested soon after.
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Newark
N. J
Alexandria
Hudson County
John Harvey Gamble
FBI
S. K. McKee
Harry Lee Lindsey
WinchesterVisiting Families Across the Region
Mrs Margaretta Bowman and Brent of Winchester visit Mr and Mrs Carey Brown. Mrs Louise Willis and Alexandria visitors greet Mr and Mrs Robert McDonald. Sgt Billy Shimp on furlough with parents after Korea service. Nelson Sours, Air Force, home from Texas with parents. Richmond couple visit Barton Cook and family. Effie Jolliffee improving in Winchester Memorial Hospital. John Edward Zombro’s parents visit. George Hughes of Winchester calls on Mrs John Armel.
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Doc
Gardiner
Margaretta Bowman
Brent
Winchester
Carey Brown
Louise Willis
Alexandria
Robert McDonald
Billy Shimp
George Shimp
Korea
Nelson Sours
Texas
Air Force
Clark Sours
Herbert Cook
Richmond
Mr. Cook
Barton Cook
Effie Jolliffee
Winchester Memorial Hospital
John Edward 2
Zombro
John Zombro
George Hughes
John Armel
Escaped inmates retake attempt. two at large after capture
In Alexandria jail on April 15 three inmates overpowered guards and fled. FBI recaptured William Burton Geter in Orange County Virginia three days later. Bennie Jones and Leroy Hairston remain unapprehended. Burma location debate noted by National Geographic Society and State Department.
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Alexandria
William Burton Geter
FBI
Orange County
Bennie Jones
Leroy Hairston
Montgomery Ward Mid-Summer Sale Announcement
Montgomery Ward promotes a two week sale with a Mid-summer Sale Book featuring relisted Spring Catalog items at reduced prices and sale only specials. Free copies of the Fishing and Hunting Book and the 1952 Photographic Catalog are offered to interested customers.
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Montgomery Ward
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By Joe Reichler
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Rizzuto, N. York
Shea
McDermott
Pierce
Loudoun
By Murray Rose
Camden
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Joe Louis
Rocky Marciano
Kayo
Robert H. McDonald
Coca-Cola Company
Coca-Cola Bottling Works
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Far East
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India
Middle East
National Geographic Society
Department of State
Asia
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Loudoun St
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