Stephenson Hosts Battery B in Saturday Night Twinbill
Stephenson's second place City League club meets Martinsburg Battery B at Senseng Park starting 7:30. Johnny Houser or Donnie McLaughlin likely on mound for Martinsburg. Stephenson counters with Jess Donald and George Stickley. Stephenson schedules out of town games against Barronburg Timberville Luray Culpeper with key players Patterson Duvall Hoover Willis Wills Knight Shirley Higgs Armel and Buckley in the lineup.
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Martinsburg
Senseng Park
Holsiers
Johnny Houser
Donnie McLaughlin
Royal Crown
Jess Donald
George Stickley
Erick A. C
Frederick
Artington Cleaners
Culpeper
Stonecman, Laitheran
Luray
Barrsonburg
Timberville
Cupeper
Harry Patterson
Bag
Perry Duvall
Bobby Hoover
Trophy races at Winchester Speedway afternoon showdown
Sunday at Winchester Airport Speedway features Sportsmen and Class B cars in four 10-lap heats starting 2:30 pm with 10 12 cars each. A 15 car feature expected, led by Bocock Nally Irwin Fauble and Nininger. Over 1 800 forecasted spectators promise a banner day as Fans praise track owner Batt.
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Winchester Airport Speedway
Jack Moler
Bruns
Lewis Bocock
Staunton
Brunswick
Bill Nally
Irwin
Fudgie Fauble
Red Nininger
Speedway
Kermit Batt
Junior Legion Has Two Dates Over Weekend
Winchester's Junior Legion baseball team schedules two games at Rouss Park this weekend. They meet Berryville Junior Legion at 3 p.m. tomorrow and Front Royal Juniors at 3 30 p.m. the following day. Eddie Siebert of Handley will coach, praised by president Pred Doniea as this year's strongest squad with a mix of veterans.
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Winchester
Junior Legion
Coli
Berryville Junior Legion
Front Royal
Rouss Park
Handley
Eddie Siebert
Shepherd College
Legion
Pred Doniea
Richmond Mayor and Mayoress Pursue Busy English Tour
Richmond England mayor and Mayoress M R A J Alcock plan a schedule across Richmond and Williamsburg and Charlottesville visiting sites tied to British history. They will be honored by the Virginia branch of the English Speaking Union and attend a meeting before a brisk weekend of engagements despite drizzly, humid weather.
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Richmond
R. A. J. Alcock
England
Virginia
Alcock
Alcocks
United States
Richmonds
Canadian World War II veterans receive £303 million discharge payments
Canadian veterans received about £303 million in discharge payments. Of the total claimed, roughly sixty percent was spent on furniture and home repairs.
AMA Probes Abuse of Pen Pills by Athletes
The American Medical Association ordered a trustees study into reports of dangerous abuse of potent pep pills by athletes. Dr. Herbert Berger urged halting drug use to elevate performance, while Don Bowden dismissed pills as aiding speedy four minute miles. Berger cited boxing as worst abuse, followed by football and high school sports.
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New York
American Medical Assa
AMA
Herbert Berger
New York State Medical Society
Don Bowden
University of California
Turner Trims Bahama and Enters Hospital After Fight
In Miami Beach a 10 round television bout ended with Gil Turner earning a split decision over Yama Bahama. Turner sustained a forehead swelling the size of half an apple and was hospitalized for observation to rule out concussion. Judges differed with Turner 96-95 and 97-96 winning, while Bahama had 97-04 and the AP had Bahama 98-97.
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Gil Turner
Philadelphia
Yama Bahama
Samuel Kaplan
Miami Beach Boxing Commission
Turner
Bimini
Bahama Islands
Kaplan
Gus Jacobson
Cy Gottfried
Stu Winston
Associated Press
Rebels Face Front Royal in Winding Up Prep showdown
The Winkhhester Rebels host Front Royal at Bing Crosby Stadium 8 p m aiming to overturn an 8 2 loss from their last meeting. Pitching duties fall to Les Shickle or Tommy DeHaven for Winchester with Bob Navarre or Don Coffman starting for the visitors.
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Rebs
Front Royal
Winchester
Les Shickle
Tommy DeHaven
Bob Navarre
Don Coffman
Reds
Bucher
Rvice Station
Ctross
City Hall
Martinsborg
Sharpsburg
Boonesboro
Baseball Standings and Schedule Across The League
The Associated Press bulletin lists daily schedules and results. Key matchups include Boston at Chicago and Washington at Detroit with late games across Cleveland Kansas City Baltimore and New York. Yesterday results show Chicago beating Boston 6 2 and New York defeating Cleveland 13 3.
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Chicago
Sisler
Wilson
Washington
Detroit
Wash
New York
Cleveland
Kansas City
Baltimore
Milwaukee
Buhl
Antonelli
St. Louis
Pittsburgh
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Kline
Brooklyn
Drabowsky
Newcombe
Cincinnati
Philadelphia
Gross
Roberts
Jersey City
Phila
Yesterday's Stars Pitching and Hitting Shine
Don Drysdale of the Dodgers earned Brooklyn's first major league shutout with a five hit nine strikeout game in a 4 0 win over the Cubs to move into second place. Gil McDougald of the Yankees hit two home runs and a single in consecutive at bats driving in five runs in a 13 3 victory over the Indians.
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Dodgers
Cubs
Brooklyn
Gil McDougald
Yankees
Indians
Cincinnati
Redlegs
Philadelphia
Phils
Chicago Cubs
Milwaukee
New York
Giants
Wynn
Mickey Mantle
McDougald
Bill Skowron
Jerry Lynch
Roy McMillan
Dick Farrell
Ed Bouchee
Cincy
Johnny Klippstein
Relie Scomore
Brooth
Gino Cimoli
Don Kaiser
Major Leaders in American League and National League Baseball
The list highlights top performers by league with leaders in batting runs hits doubles triples homers steals pitching and strikeouts. Notable names include Williams Mantle Aaron and Koufax among others across the American and National Leagues with high stats in batting runs and pitching tallies.
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Williams
Boston
Mantle
New York
Stev'rs
Wash
Fox
Chicago
Plews
Washington
Nieman
Baltimore
Simpson
Kansas City
McDougald
Landis
Trucks
Pierce
Fondy
Pittsburgh
Aaron
Milwaukee
Milw
Schoendienst
Hodges
Brooklyn
Hawk
Cincinnati
Musial
St. Louis
Bruton
Mays
Acker
Sanford
Philadelphia
Koufax
Yanks Chief Scout Paul Krichell Dies at 74
New York Paul Krichell longtime New York Yankee scout died at his home Tuesday night aged 74. He joined the Yankee organization in 1920 and served as chief scout at his death. He signed stars such as Lou Gehrig Tony Lazzeri Red Rolfe Leo Durocher Phil Rizzuto Charley Keller Vic Raschi and Whitey Ford.
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New York
Paul Krichel
New York Yankee
Yankee
Lou Gehrig
Tony Vazzeri
Red Rolfe
Leo Durocher
Phil Rizzuto
Charley Keller
Vic Raschi
Whitey Ford
Sealing Crew Paid by Catch on Atlantic Boats
Crew members hunting seals off the Atlantic Coast are paid by the amount of their catch. They average about five dollars per day each.
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Atlantic
Little League World Series Reform Cut to Four Teams
Little League Baseball announces major changes to the World Series format. The event will run three days with eight finalists reduced to four and regional qualifiers held in New York City Louisville Chicago and San Francisco. Winners from regionals advance to Williamsport as the World Series dates are set for August 21 to 23 with a four team field.
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Williamsport
Little League Baseball Inc
New York City
Louisville
Chicago
San Francisco
Amateur Status Of Harvie Ward To Be Airing
CHICAGO The questioned amateur status of Harvie Ward, National Amateur golf champion the last two years, will be aired tomorrow by the executive committee of the U S Golf Association. Ward of San Francisco will attend the meeting in person at headquarters of the Western Golf Association in Gulf, Illinois. The issue arose after his employer, Eddie Lowry, San Francisco auto dealer, testified to a grand jury that he paid Ward’s expenses to Canadian and U S Amateur Tournaments in 1954. Ward was asked to appear to amplify his replies at the next regular meeting.
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Harvie Ward
U. S. Golf Assn
Ward
San Francisco
Western Golf Assn
Gulf, Il
Eddie Lowry
U.S
Youth Drowns After Leaping From Small Boat
In Eagle Rock Virginia Roy Andrew Wagle 18 of near Fin castle Botetourt County drowned in the James River after leaping from a boat during a fishing trip. Dr E B Morgan Botetourt County medical examiner said Wagle became frightened in swift water and could not swim. The three companions could not aid him as the boat drifted away. The accident occurred about 3 40 p.m. and rescuers recovered the body about 6 45 p.m.
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Roy Andrew Wagle
Fincastle
Botetourt County
James River
E. B. Morgan
Wingo
Yankees Explode Against Cleveland in 13-3 Win
Yankees pound Cleveland 13-3 after a string of poor showings. Early Wynn takes the loss as Gil McDougald and Mickey Mantle hit key homers while Yogi Berra exits with a broken nose. White Sox win. Phils fall as Cincinnati edges Philadelphia in 11 innings.
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Yankees
White Sox
Yogi Berra
Boston Red Sox
Detroit
Boston
Washington
Kansas City
Baltimore
Fan Misses Ball Cost Phillies A Loss In 11 Innings
A fan reached over and grabbed a ball in the third inning of the Phillies Cubs game, interfering with Richie Ashburn and Grannie Hamner on a potential scoring play. The ground rule double negated the scoring chance, and Cincinnati won 4 2 in 11 innings. The spectator, Thomas Harrison of Wilmington, Del, was escorted from the park and charged with disorderly conduct.
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Philadelphia
Cincinnati
Phillies
Richie Ashburn
Grannie Hammer
Ashburn
Hamner
Thomas Harrison
Wilmington
Del
Harrison
Mt. Phillies
Saturday Clean-Up Day at White Rock Camp
Saturday designated as Clean-Up Day at Girl Scout Camp White Rock with Winchester area to clean grounds and Martinsburg area to clean buildings. Volunteers of all ages are urged to bring a rake call MO 2 7456 for transportation and details. The group departs Winchester at 9 a.m. with a pot luck lunch. camp near Capon Bridge, West Virginia, about 22 miles from Winchester.
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White Rock
Winchester
Martinsburg
Capon Bridge
W. Va
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