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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1954

Page

8

Luray Tops Winchester in 2-1 Pitching Duel at Rouss Park

In a tight Masanutten League contest, Luray edged Winchester 2-1 as Ivan Dinges outpitched Cooper and Patton in seven innings. Ed Strauss and Jim Foltz delivered key hits for Winchester while Luray capitalized on two hits and a fourth inning run. Sunday's rematch with Madison looms after the loss left Winchester tied for third.

Luray Winchester Ball Club Massanutten Winchester Front Royal Madison Jack Patton Patton Ivan Dinges Bobby Osborne Winchester Bats Dinges Osborne Ed Strauss Jim Foltz LaMarr Cooper J. Burner A. Campbell Gordon C. Smith Dover Strauss Owen Foltz Foltz

Vincent under influence case on Liberty Ave court action

Court case lists Edgar Allen Vincent of Liberty Ave charged with driving under the influence and fined 105 dollars and 25 cents. The document includes this DUI entry alongside an unrelated quoted trivia about the Sumerians as the first nation and their cuneiform writing.

Edgar Allen Vincent Liberty Ave

Opequon Wins Church League Opener in Close 6-5 Game

Louis Barcel pitched six hits for Opequon as they beat Episcopal 6-5 at Senseny Park in the opening Church League game. R Boyd powered Opequon with a triple double and single, while Swanson took the loss after a full game. Market beat Church of Christ 19-3 and First Brethren topped Stephenson 7-4. Weather permitting, schedule features United Brethren vs Braddock, Novick vs Republic Oil, and Royal Crown vs National Guard.

Louis Barcel Opequon Episcopal Senseny Park Swanson Barcel R. Boyd B. Boyd Driver Orndorff Market Church of Christ First Brethren Stephenson United Brethren Braddock Novick Republic Oil Royal Crown National Guard Republic

Grove Lime Tops Pony Leaguers With Second Win

Grove Lime Co defeated the VFW 8 to 5 at Senseny Park for their second straight Pony League win after opening the season 7 to 1 against the Moose. Tommy Jobe hit a two run homer, Bobby Scott had two triples, and Bill Edmonds added a double as Dunn fanned nine in a seven inning game.

Senseny Park Grove Lime Co VFW Grove Moose Tommy Jobe Robinson Bobby Scott Bill Edmonds Episcopal F.W Pos. AB Orndorff Reid Anderson Baker Hybarger J Carvel Lanahan G SS Kendell Shade Stryker Cf Cf Kerns Robinson Sigris SS Swanson Hart Davis Line Kibler Opequon Grove Lime CO Pps Pos M. Smith Ward Ricky R. Boyd Scott Bobby B. Smith Sibert Sonny” H. Smith Jobe Tommy B. Boyd Edmonds Bill Manuel c Johnston Jimmie Rf O' Dunn Wayne Pingley McGolerick Dave Barcol P Rush Ronnie V.F.W Opequon Aeie Assisi

All-Star Baseball Poll Opens Today

The 23 day world wide all star poll opened today with fans casting ballots for starting American and National League lineups for the 21st interleague game in Cleveland July 13. Voters name eight players for each team at each position except pitcher. Hurlers to be chosen by all star managers Casey Stengel and Walter Alston.

Chicago Cleveland Casey Stergel New York Yankees Walter Alston Brooklyn Dodgers

Giardello Favored Over Jones In MSG Bout

Giardello, 28 year old from Oakland, remains a 2-1 favorite to beat Bobby Jones in a 10 round middleweight fight at Madison Square Garden. Jones refused a reported 15000 bribe to fix the match and is under police protection as the DA probes. The bout airs at 9 p m EST on ABC radio and NBC television with two judges and a referee.

New York Madison Square Garden Joey Giardello Bobby Jones Jones Clarence Henry Giardello District Attorney’s Office Oakland, Calif ABC NBC

Liha League Standings and Results Report

Eastern Standard Time tonight schedule lists Brooklyn at Cincinnati Philadelphia at Milwaukee and Pittsburgh at St Louis. Yesterday results show New York 1 Milwaukee 0 in 10 innings Brooklyn 7 St Louis 4 Philadelphia 6 Chicago 0 Cincinnati 6 Pittsburgh 0.

Brooklyn Cincinnati Philadelphia Milwaukee Pittsburgh St. Louis New York Chicago

White Sox Open Yankees Series With Repeated One-Run Games

The White Sox visit the Yankees for a four game set as New York seeks to even a recent streak. Four meetings have been decided by one run, with the Yankees using two or more pitchers in three of those games. The Sox enter strong, riding a 16 of 19 run and leading the AL by a game and a half.

Chicago White Sox New York Yankees Yanks New York Yankee Stadium Paul Richards Hustlers Philadelphia

Chicago and New York Clash as AL Standings Shift

In a tight American League action, Chicago visits New York while Cleveland challenges Boston and Baltimore meets Washington. Scores include Washington 8, Cleveland 4 and Baltimore 5 9, Boston 1 0 with New York 9, Detroit 5 and Chicago at Philadelphia in rain delays.

Chicago Cleveland New York Detroit Washington Boston Baltimore Philadelphia

Coleman Shines In Split Doubleheader Victory

Duane Pillette of the Orioles limited seven hits in the opener as Coleman drove seven off Pillette. Coleman also powered a seven hit nightcap shutout to complete the doubleheader sweep.

Duane Pillette Orioles Coleman Pillette

Pinch Home Run Costs Durocher A Share Of Giants

Leo Durocher purchased a share of first place for the New York Giants as a pinch hitter Taylor delivered a critical homer. The sudden milestone raised stakes in the pennant chase and reshaped team prospects.

Pinch Taylor Durocher Chicago Leo Durocher New York Giants

Durocher Admits Paying Player for Homer

New York manager admitted offering a $1606 bonus to Bill Taylor if he hit a homer in Milwaukee. Taylor, from the Southern Association, delivered the solo shot off Gene Conley in the 10th inning, costing the manager $100.

New York Bill Taylor Milwaukee Durocher Taylor Southern Assn Gene Conley

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