All-Star Girls and Referees Play Upperville Teams Sunday
The City League schedules three Sunday games at 2 3 and 4 pm with the All-Star Girls facing Upperville A C Girls at City Armory then Upperville A C Boys vs Winchester ref erees. The Golden Gophers vs Junior Chamber of Commerce also battles at 2 pm with March 12 double header at Warrenton High School to follow.
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Upperville A .c
City Armory
Upperville A. C
Winchester
Ouillt
Elk's
Waynona Swisher
Joyce Binner
Mary Williams
Billie Creger
Marjorie Grim
Foert
Connie Spaid
Patsy Ritter
Ann Snyder
Mary Javiello
National Prult
Ruth Derfitzer
Mildred Richmond
Reva Crown
Rebecca Derieherts
Toledo
William T. Sullivan
Anna Belle Pulev
Northern Virginia Basketball League
Loudoun
Fauquier
Prince William
Roanoke College Faces Baltimore In Mason-Dixon Final
Roanoke College and Baltimore University reach the Mason-Dixon Conference final after tense semifinal wins. Baltimore narrowly defeated American 31 30 while Roanoke toppled Loyola of Baltimore 83 60. The final pits Baltimore’s patient control game against Roanoke’s fast break offense in a battle for the title.
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Baltimore
Baltimore University
Roanoke College of
Loyola of Baltimore
Hampden- Sydney
American
Roanoke
Randolph-Macon
Virginians
American University
Gerry Simon
Gene Dimenna
Dimenna
Loyola
Pearisburg Editor Says Access Denied to Court Records
Pearisburg Virginian editor Malcolm Coe claims police court records for Judge W. L. Dillows of Narrows are blocked. Dillow allegedly told him records of decisions would not be open to the publisher, and officials advised withholding names for speeding and drunken driving cases, though he criticized withholding worthwhile stories.
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Pearisburg
Giles County
W. L. Dillows
Narrows
Malcolm Donald
Dillow
Coe
Why stars seem brighter in winter than in other seasons
The stars are not intrinsically brighter in winter but more bright stars become visible due to longer clear nights and colder air reducing atmospheric distortion. Winter skies offer optimum viewing with prominent constellations.
GAA No 2 tops three games in Virginia Woolen match
In the Evening Star Ladies League GAA No 2 rolled a 544 team game to lead three games against Virginia Woolen Co. Ann Wiener 130 and Lucille Pope 307 paced the No 2 squad with high set scores. Berryville Jr Women and Capper's Jewelry Store also posted notable scores as Farmers & Merchants National Bank and GAA No 1 chased league leadership.
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Earl Bailey
Johnny Greene
Bill McMullen
Lawrence Brill
Bill Fraula
Truman Rickard
Harry Whitacre
Evening Star
Lucille Pope
Jean Smith
Nora Garber
Colleen Dill
Ann Wiener
Va. Woolen Co
Mrs. Wiener
Ruth Dicks
Woolen
Gloria Bradley
Miriam Clevenger
Capper
Berryville
Helen Elsen
Edith Strode
Farmers & Merchants National Bank
Hilma Lillis
Mabel Grim
Bankers
GAA No. B
Jasper
Meat Market
Bell Clothes
Connie Lineburg
Marie Fauver
Jasper's Meat Market
West Point and Garden Quintets Reach Group 3 Final
West Point seniors clash with Garden’s sharp shooters tonight at the University of Virginia for the State Group III scholastic basketball title. West Point advanced by routing Herndon 54 to 36, while Garden ended Boonsboro’s 19 game win streak with a 60 to 39 victory to reach the final.
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Charlottesville
West Point
Garden
University of Virginia
Herndon
Boonsboro
White Post 4-H Edge Berryville for Narrow 28-27 Win
The White Post 4-H cagers beat Berryville Alumni 28-27 in a close contest Wednesday. Alice Lofton sank the winning goal in the final two minutes after White Post trailed 26-27, preserving their fifth victory and undefeated record.
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White Post
Berryville
Alice Lofton
McDonald Sets 416 High In C League Bowling
Mickey McDonald bowls a 416 series across 120 138 161 to top the C League, breaking Artie Kiracofe’s 410. Carr Publishing Co. loses two of three as Skyway Grill and Winchester Automotive prevail. Highlights include Morris Phillips 155, Ed Clevenger 140, and team scores Skyway Grill 633 in game.
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Mickey McDonald
Artie Kiracofe
McDonald's
Carr Publishing Co
Skyway Grill
Morris Phillips
McDonald
Charles Minehunt
Clarke County
Winchester Automotive
Ed Clevenger
Friendship Fire Co
Dick Sheetz
Fran Creswell
Gene Funkhouser
Artie Kiracore
Friendship Fire
Bill Boden
Artie Kiraccie
Navy
We Skyway Grill
Morris Philips
Sports Mirror archival item notes historic race and rule history
The column reviews past sports moments from Santa Anita spills to Knights of Columbus indoor marks and skiing championships at Laconiay Gilford. It recalls a 1950s football rules change declaring a ball dead when any body part besides hands or feet touches the ground.
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Jocken Gordon Glisson
Santa Anita
Gil Dodds
Knights of Columbus
Merri!! Parker
Norwich University
Laconiay Gilford
Football Rules Committee
Blue Streaks Reach State Final In Contested Playoff
Harrisonburg defeats Radford 47 43 to reach the state final against St Paul. St Paul advances by beating Manchester 46 38 as Allen and Fletcher lead with 14 points each. Eugene Blakemore and Davy Gilmer pace Blue Streaks with 21 and 15 points respectively. Pete Moore tops Radford with 16 in a hard fought semifinal.
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Harrisonburg
St. Paul
Clintwood
Radford
Bobcats
St Paul's Deacons
Manchester
Lancers
St. Paul-Harrisonburg
Deacons
C. H. Friend
South Boston
Rich Valley
Bill Allen
Kyle Fletcher
S. Lipscomb
Harrisonbure
Farmville
Blue Streaks
Eugene Blakemore
Davy Gilmer
Pete Moore
Do Animals Dream Likely in Higher Mammals
The passage suggests that most higher mammals probably dream during sleep. It notes dogs cats apes and horses show sounds and movements like dreaming humans, making it reasonable to believe they dream.
Irvin Seeks Better Batting Average With Giants
Tucson New York Giants cleanup hitter Monte Irvin believes his 1951 average can rise above 312 this season. He says he will stop swinging for power and focus on meeting the ball to let hits come, even if it means fewer home runs.
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Irvin
Tucson
Ariz
New York Giant
Monte Irvin
Martin Opens Path To Regular Yankees Third Base Job
St Petersburg report says Billy Martin leads for the Yankees third base job as Casey Stengel tests his fielding in spring camp. In Sarasota rookie Ralph Brickner is set to start for the Red Sox against the Reds with Maurie McDermott and Ranay Gumpert to follow.
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ST. Petersburg
Billy Martin
New York Yankees
Casey Stengel
Martin
Oakland
Boudreau
Sarasota
Fla
Ralph Brickner
Lou Boudreau
Boston Red Sox
Cincinnati Reds
Brickner
Birmingham
Maurie McDermott
Ranay Gumpert
Chicago White Sox
Spahn to Start Braves Exhibition in Miami
Spahn will work the first three innings for the Boston Braves in the Miami exhibition against the Brooklyn Dodgers. Donovan will pitch the middle three, with one of rookies Hoover Thiel or Jester finishing up.
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Spahn
Bradenton
Origin of the Army mule expression
In the Civil War mules were heavily used in supply trains and from that time the term Army mule became proverbial. The phrase reflects the widespread adoption of mule teams in military logistics.
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S. A
Duke Stuns West Virginia to Reach NC State Final
Duke eliminates top seed West Virginia State 90 88 in a dramatic semifinal behind Dick Groat and Dick Johnson. Duke to meet NC State for the Southern Conference title with a bid to the NCAA tournament at stake. Bernie Janicki and Bernie Duke teammates contribute key scoring and rebounding.
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Raleigh
N. C
Duke University
North Carolina State
Duke
Dick Groat
Dick Johnson
West Virginia State
George Washington
Wolfpack
NAIB Tourney Opens Monday In Kansas City
The NAIB tournament kicks off Monday in Kansas City with 30 teams certified. Pairings to be released later, and the winner advances to the NCAA champion round in the Olympic playoffs March 29. Roanoke faces Baltimore University for District 29, Fairleigh Dickinson versus St Peter’s for District 31, and Hamline seeks to defend its title amid several strong contenders.
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Kansas City
Roanoke
Baltimore University
Baltimore
Fairleigh Dickenson
St Peter's
Rutherford
N. J
Virginia Gold Cup Races Set For April 12
The 27th renewal of the Virginia Gold Cup will be held at Broad View in Warrenton on Saturday April 12. The feature is the four mile timber chase with top riders from Washington and locals in attendance. Last year’s winner was Mister Mars with previous wins by Sir Romeo in 1942. Also on the card is the $1,900 Virginia Steeplechase for four year olds and up, about two miles, plus an allowance Broad View race and two hurdle events and a flat race.
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Warrenton
Martin Vogel, Jr
Waehington
Mra Amory
Carhart
Mister Mars
Mr. Carhart
Sir Romeo
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BrakeBlck
Ind
Johnny Green
Roanoke College
Mason-Dixon
Virginia Woolen
Garden Quintets
Berryville Sextet
Skyway Gril
Sports Mirror
Associated Press
Fean
Bor Myle
Shoecenter Quality Footwear
Winchester, VA
Blacksburg
Shenandoah Valley
Southwest Virginia
Lee High
Staunton
Leemen
Cammer Tire CO
Seiberling Tires
Braddock ST
W. Va
N.C. State
Swissvale
West Virginia
Mark Workman
Johnson
Mountaineers
Blue Devils
Red Holmes
Bernie Janicki
Eddie Becker
William and Mary
Kansas
Municipal Auditorium
Hamline
Southwest Texas State
Murray
State
Lawrence Tech
Detroit
Millikin
Portland
West Liberty College
Winnr
Cameron GT
Flower Shop Ee
E. Plecadilly
Grerdy Construction
Winchester Furniture Co
Sherwin-Williams
E. Piccadilly St
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