Second Ted Reed Shutout Paces Little League Doubleheader
B and M blanked Dr Pepper 6-0 as Reed pitched a two hitter in a second straight shutout. Workingman routed O Sullivan 22-1 as Milburn pitched part of the two hit effort with Berry closing after a 12-run first inning.
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Dr. Pepper
Reed
Workingman
O'Sullivan
Milburn
Berry
B & M Lads
Riley
Stinnett
O’sullivan
Foster
J. Stokes
Miller
Stokes
L. Stokes
Gregory
Boyce
C. Miller
Patton Singling
Wolfe
Price
Sullivan
Harper
Polhamous
Forney
Hall
Berry Miller
Leaf scorch and browning edges in trees from drought and nutrient lack
This describes leaf scorch caused by soil moisture stress leading to brown edges on leaves. Excess fertilizer can cause thinning of foliage, and deficiencies especially of potassium and magnesium contribute to edge browning.
Shank Bailey Hit Homers In Royal Crown Shutout
Royal Crown captured its second straight victory by shutting out Berryville Basket Company 15 to 0 behind Jess Donalds two hitter. Brake Shoe Cafe Nine edged Berryville Republic Buckner 5 to 3 as Bailey dominated with a big night including a homer.
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Royal Crown
Brake Shoe Cafe
Berryville Basket Company
Jess Donald
Battlers
Brake Shoe
Berryville's Republic
Bailey
Purtlebaugh
Berryville
Alonzo Whitlock
Clarke
O'Brien and Courtney Set New American Soil Marks
In Los Angeles Parry O'Brien threw 61 feet 4 inches in the shot put, surpassing his 61-1 indoor best, while Tom Courtney ran 1 47.1 for 800 meters to beat Wes Santee by about 10 yards. Santee was later disqualified for shoving Lou Spurrier on the final curve.
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Los Angeles
Peerless
Parry O’brien
Tom Courtney
O'Brien
Courtney
Army
Wes Santee
Santee
Air Force
Lou Spurrier
Kansas
Winchester Hopes To Break Losing Streak In Virginia League
Winchester travels to Mt Falls for a 2 30 p m game as it seeks to rebound from a three game slide and reach the .500 mark. Strasburg meets the Rebels at Rouss Park while Clarke County faces Oak Grove with three wins apiece. The Winchester club also hosts a second straight dance tonight at the National Guard Armory with Don Patton's Swingsters.
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Northern Virginia Baseball League
Winchester
Mt. Falls
Mt. Williams
Strasburg
Rebels
Rouss Park
Clarke County
Oak Grove
Pete Purtlebaugh
Cornwall
White
Bill Bailey
National Guard Armory
Don Patton
Salvation Army Fresh Air Camp Opens June 25
Whip Poor Will camp at Shades Park opens June 25 and runs through July 24 with 190 children on the approved list. July 9 features Open House from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. and a joint Salvation Army Advisory Board Auxiliary meeting at 6 p.m. Lt Col Huffman to speak and Mrs Huffman to install new auxiliary officers.
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Salvation Army
Shade’s Park
Salvation Army Advisory Board
Werner J. Huffman
L and M Buses Granted Franchise To Front Royal
The State Corporation Commission approved L and M Transportation Service to operate passenger and package bus service between this city and Front Royal effective Tuesday. The Alston R. LaFollette line will replace Trailways, serving the general public and using Greyhound and Trailways terminals. Three buses will run Winchester to Front Royal with a Saturday round trip schedule. Timetables and details are available at the two depots.
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L. and M. Transportation Service
State Corporation Commission
Front Royal
Alston R. LaFollette
Trailways
LaFollette
Trailway
Dodgers Rise in N L Pennant Chase on Road Swing
The Brooklyn Dodgers moved from fifth to second over an 11 game stretch by winning nine of 11 on the road. They swept Milwaukee and Cincinnati, took two of three from St. Louis, and beat the Cubs 4-3 in 11 innings in their first home game. Pittsburgh remained the league leader as Chicago and Philadelphia split. In the American League, the Yankees held a five game lead while Chicago and Detroit posted wins and Baltimore shut out Kansas City.
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Donald
Boswell
Boxwell
Arme
Haymaker
Oates
Baker
Shank
Armer
Armel
Carroll
Lloyd
Singhass
Associated Press
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Cincinnati
St. Louis
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Pirates
Cardinals
Philadelphia
Phils
New York Yankees
Johnny Bucks
Cleveland
Mickey Mantle
Washington
Detroit
Boston
Red Sox
Baltimore
Kansas City
Elks
Unger
Merriner
Kremer
Hummer
Davis
Bigger batters, not livelier balls, cited by NL chief
National League president Warren G. Giles argued longer hits come from bigger players. He said averages show players two inches taller and about 10 pounds heavier than in 1936, while the official ball remains unchanged. Giles attended his son William's wedding in San Diego.
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San Diego
Calif
National League
Warren G. Giles
Cincinnati
Giles
William
Baseball Standings and Schedule Highlights
American League standings show New York leading with a 35 20 record and Chicago 26 21. results include Chicago 7 Washington 2 and New York 6 Cleveland 2. National League notes Pittsburgh 29 20 and Brooklyn 28 21 with multiple games listed and doubleheaders scheduled.
Lessons in English By W L Gordon Highlights
W L Gordon presents a concise guide on proper usage and pronunciation. It covers common mistakes such as saying that job is over with versus completed and mispronunciation of cabana. It notes mispellings of congenial genus.
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W. L. Gordon
Cabana
Bathhouse
Kremer Leads VFW to 10-2 Pony League Win Over Elks
Kremer hurled a four hitter as VFW defeated the Elks 10-2 at Senseny Park in Pony League action. VFW’s bats collected 13 hits led by Kremer and teammates Carter, Drummond, and Orndorff with multiple safeties, while Miller and Breeden teamed for Elks’ effort. The victory places VFW atop the first round standings as the Moose face the Elks in Monday’s rematch.
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Senseny Park
VFW
Elks
Kremer
Moose
Miller
Breeden
Thomson Takes Open Lead As Hogan Trails In Round Two
Australia’s Peter Thomson built a 139 total after 36 holes at Oak Hill, grabbing the U S Open lead while Ben Hogan, seeking a fifth title, stands one stroke behind after a 68 round. The 56th Open enters its final day with Thomson in front and Hogan pressing hard.
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Rochester
N. Y
Australia
Peter Thomson
Ben Hogan
Oak Hill
America
Thomson
Hogan
Hawk
Mantle Leads MLB Averages With 56 Runs Batted In
Mantle of New York tops the league with 56 runs, 81 hits and 23 home runs while Kuenn of Detroit has 16 doubles and Simpson of Kansas City 6 triples. Brewer of Boston records 91 strikeouts and Cleveland’s Score 86 earns wins.
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Mantle
New York
Kuenn
Detroit
Simpson
Kansas City
Francona
Baltimore
Brewer
Boston
Cleveland
Baseball season leaders and stats snapshot
Batting Long of Pittsburgh tops with .370 and 72 doubles while Boyer of St. Louis drives in 42 runs and 49 hits. Bell of Cincinnati collects 14 triples, Bruton of Milwaukee 7 homers, Mays of New York 14 steals, Lawrence of Cincinnati 7 0 1 000 strikeouts, and Friend of Pittsburgh records 73 wins.
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Long
Pittsburgh
Boyer
St. Louis
Bell
Cincinnati
Bruton
Milwaukee
Mays
New York
Local Driver Fines In Police Court Docket
Charles N. Carter of 142 Euclid Ave faces a $9.25 fine for a city tag violation. Elwood Richard Brewer from Mt Falls Rt is fined $14.25 for reckless driving. Charles Vaught of Winchester pays $15.25 for drunken driving.
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Charles N. Carter
Euclid Ave
Elwood Richard Brewer
Mt. Falls Rt
Charles Vaught
Winchester
Fourth polio case in Dickenson County reported
The State Health Department confirmed the fourth polio case within ten days in Dickenson County. The latest patient is a 14-year-old boy, Virginia's twelfth polio victim of the year.
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Richmond
State Health Department
Dickenson County
Virginia
Three Escape When Lightning Strikes Tower
A lightning strike yesterday at Washington Park during the Balmoral meeting toppled a tower housing the photo finish crew. Robert Kuprion and two placing judges were knocked to the floor but escaped injury.
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Washington Park
Balmoral
Robert Kuprion
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