Stephenson Upsets Clarke in 8-3 North Mountain Action
In a muddy field Stephenson defeated Clarke 8-3 with pitcher Jackie Patton allowing seven hits as Stephenson notches their second win. The American Legion led by Pence took a 3-1 edge by the third, while North Mountain fell to 4-3 after the loss. O’Leary earned the win with five strong innings in relief as Middletown beat Winchester White Sox 8-5 to climb in the standings.
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Northern Virginia
Pees Carke Coutfity
Stephenson
American Legion
North Mountain
Middletown
Winchester White Sox
Jackie Patton
Pierce
Bickner
Clarke
Stonewall High School
Charles “Bud” Keckley
Centerfield
Pence
Davy Pence
Legion
Joop
O’leary
Pat O'Leary
Judy
Five Big Leaguers Hit Two Homers Amid Bunt Debate
In a busy baseball slate, five players slugged two homers as hitters pounded pitchers. Ralph Kiner Hank Sauer Larry Doby Ray Boone Hoot Evers powered rallies, while Budd Lopat and Ed Joost won openers for their clubs. The Tigers and Yankees split, keeping Detroit ahead by three games in the AL.
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King Homer
Ralph Kier
Pittsburgh
Hank Sauer
Chicago Cubs
Larry Doby
Ray Boone
Cleveland
Eddie Joost
Philadelphia Athletics
Hoot Evers
Tigers
Yankees
Joe DiMaggo
Hank Bauer
Buddie Lopat
Hal Newhouser
Cleveland Indians
Washington
al Rosen
Early Wynn
Red Sox
St. Louis
Browns
Steve O'Neill
Walter Masterson
Philadelphia
Athletics
Chicago White Sox
Sox
Phils
Dodgers
Chicago
Pirates
Brooklyn
Cubs
Major Leagues Yesterday and Today Results Brief
Baseball results show Cincinnati 6 6 New York 3 4 in Major Leagues yesterday. Standings list Detroit leading with .678, New York .619, Cleveland .581, Boston .545. Tonight Philadelphia visits Boston at 7 30 p m New York plays Brooklyn Pittsburgh hosts Cincinnati and St Louis meets Chicago with two afternoon starts.
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Vern Bickford
Boston
St. Louis
Cincinnati
New York
Pittsburgh
Brooklyn
Chicago
Philadelphia
Detroit
Cleveland
Washington
Pope's Double In Seventh Lifts RC 2 1 Over O'Sullivan
About 2 000 fans saw Royal Crown Cola edge O'Sullivan 2 1 as Leon Pope doubled in the seventh to score Jim Huyette and himself on Ed Burch's single. J. Larrick capped five hits for O'Sullivan, who led 1 0 after five. J V Arthur Insurance beat Jewel Box 16 3. Evening games set with JC fixtures and church league makeup.
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Jesse Donald
O’sull van Rubber Co
Leon Pope
Jim Huyette
Ed Burch
Royal Crown Cola
O'Sullivan
Jeader
J. W. Arthur Insurance Co
Front Royal
Jack Larrick
Royal Crown
Moose
J V. Arthur
Plumly
First Baptist
First Brethren
Lutheran
Hoover- Kern
Montague
Epicopal
Highland
Cork St
Four Oldsters Reach PGA Semi finals in Columbus
The $40,000 National PGA tourney at Scioto Country Club narrows to semis with veterans Henry Picard Henry Williams Jr Chandler Harper and Jimmy Demaret advancing. Demaret claims he is 38 but the record books list 40, while Williams is the youngest at 33 and a 1949 quarter finalist.
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Columbus
Scioto Country Club
In the Wood
Henry Picard
Henry Williams, Jr
Secane
Chandler Harper
Portsmouth
Jimmy Demaret
Demaret
Williams
Golden Gate handicap sets mile and quarter world record
Albany Calif Noor won the Golden Gate handicap in a new world record 1 58 15 for a mile and a quarter beating Citation by three lengths. New York Greek Song paid 14 80 and won the Dwyer stakes at Aqueduct with Hill Prince second.
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Albany
Citation
New York
Greek Song
Aqueduct
Hill Prince
Baltimore Talks Chances For St. Louis Franchise
Baltimore officials and local sports editor push for a Browns relocation to Baltimore. Mayor Thomas D Alesandro and Rodger H Pippen say completing a roofed Municipal Stadium would seal a major league move, with talks already ongoing since 1947 and renewed after Browns owner Bill DeWitt complains of poor attendance.
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Baltimore
Municipal Stadium
St. Louis Browns
Browns
D'Alesandro
Bill DeWitt
St. Louis
Pippen
DeWitt
Weekend sports wrap reports Demaret and Didrikson titles
The Week end Revue lists semifinalists Jimmy Demaret Chandler Harper Henry Williams Jr and Henry Picard in the PGA tour. Babe Didrikson Zaharias wins her fourth Western Open by defeating Peggy Kirk 4 and 3. Dale Morey takes Southern Amateur over Tommy Barnes 8 and 8. Dick Attlesey sets a 13.6 in the 110 meter hurdles as Los Angeles AC wins the team title. Herb Flam wins the NCAA tennis title over Ricardo Balbieri 6 3 1 6 6 1 9 7.
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Associated Press
Columbus
Jimmy Demaret
Chandler Harper
Henry Williams, Jr
Henry Picard
Denver
Babe Didrikson Zaharias
Peggy Kirk
New Orleans
Dale Morey
Dallas
Tommy Barnes
College Park
Dick Attlesey
Los Angeles
San Francisco Olympic Club
Austin
Tex
Herb Flam
UCLA
Ricardo Balbieri
Rollins College
Winchester Golfers Hold Third Place in Tri-State League
Winchester continues in third place after earning six and a half points in the fourth Tri-State match at Purcellville. Purcellville led with 10.9, Martinsburg followed, while Front Royal and Fairfax trailed. Local pairings included Wilson Pugh and Harold Foreman taking a point from Gibb and Lichister. Thomp son and Campbell sweeping three from Gibson and Robertson. and Grim pairing taking one from Ross and Colliflower. Next match slated for Frederick on July 9.
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Winchester
Purcellville
Frederick Tilled
Martinsburg
Front Royal
Fairfax
Wilson Pugh
Harold Foreman
Gibb
Lichister
Philip Glaize
Harry Kern Jr
Byler
Hammon
Cabell Moore
Bill Bridgeforth
Williams and Brower
al Thompson
Carl Campbell
Gibson and Robertson
Courtney Grim
Ralph Grim
Ross and
Colliflower
Frederick
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