National League Opponents Give Yankees a Tough Time
National League teams press the world champions as the New York Yankees slip in spring exhibitions. Philadelphia’s Robin Roberts and Jim Konstanty limit New York to three singles in a 4 0 loss. Braves edge them 1 0 in 12 innings as Eddie Sawyer uses Roberts. Browns sweep Seals 13 5 and 2 0. Cubs beat Indians 7 3. Giants topple Oaks 5 0. A’s end six game skid 3 2 over Senators. Cards pound Tigers 12 1. Dodgers crush Red Sox 14 2. Pirates nip White Sox 7 6. Reds top Braves 5 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phillies
Eddie Sawyer
Robin Roberts
Yanks
New Yorkers
Yankee
Roberts
Howie Fox
Jim Konstanty
Andy Hansen
Tommy Byrnes
Lou Sleater
St. Louis Browns
San Francisco Seals
Byrne
Sleater
Ray Hamrick
Brownies
Chicago Cubs
Cleveland
New York Giants
Oakland Oaks
Gal Maglie
Roger Bowman
Nats Bow Ton
Philadelphia A's
Washington Senators
Dave Philley
Ken Johnson
Detroit Tigers
St. Louis Cardinals
Brooklyn Dodgers
Boston Red Sox
Pittsburgh Pirate
Chicago White Sox
Cincinnati Reds
Boston Braves
Louisiana State U Wins Boxing Tourney Title Repeat
In Baton Rouge LSU captured its fourth straight Southern Invitational Boxing title with six split decisions and 33 points. South Carolina finished second with 22, Minnesota beat Miami 17 16, Syracuse totaled 12, while Virginia and Maryland tied for last with nine. LSU's Gordon Peresich edged Pete Potter at 156 pounds and Maryland’s Ronnie Rhodes won 165 pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baton Rouge
Louisiana @ate University
South Carolina
LSU
Minnesota
Miami
Syracuse
Virginia
Maryland
Gordon Peresich
Pete Potter
Ronnie Rhodes
Three-Legged Coyote Roams North of Minnedosa
A three legged coyote seen about 10 miles north of Minnedosa is believed to be the same animal that escaped confinement by chewing off a leg. Ronald Firby reported the sighting as officials investigate the curious escape.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnedosa
Man
Ronald Firby
Giants rely on Hank Thompson comeback for season hype
The Giants spotlight Hank Thompson as a potential 1950s form return in the infield after a down year. Manager Leo Durocher weighs his options as Willie Mays prepares for potential roster moves, while Bobby Thomson leans toward the outfield if possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Giants
Hank Thompson
Leo Durocher
Bob Thomson
Centerfield
Hank
Durocher
McCoy
Third
Willie Mays
Alabama
Bobby
Pologrounders
Leo
Senators Won’t Finish In Cellar Harris Declares
In 1952 the Washington Senators aim to avoid last place, led by Bucky Harris marking his silver anniversary as a major league manager. He predicts a 10 to 12 game improvement with Porterfield and Runnels key, but notes weak bench and aging pitching beyond the standout right hander.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Plains
N.Y
Jackson
Westchester County
Senators
Harris
Orlando
Fla
Washington Senators
Bucky Harris
Bucky
Boy Wonder
Bob Porterfield
Porterfield
Pete Runnels
Cass Michaels
Irv Noren
Portefield
Don Johnson
Hudson
Joe Haynes
Tom Ferrick
Dick Starr
Mickey Harris
Petrified Cat Found Sealed in Farm House Wall
Electricians wiring an old farm house uncovered a cat entombed in the stone like rock within the wall. One worker said the cat had completely turned to rock in its airless tomb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MT. Vernon, II
Rome Custom Ringing Betrothal Rite
A brief note describes a Roman tradition of presenting a ring to seal betrothal. The custom marks marriage intent and courtship practices in ancient Rome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Alberti to Speak at Lions Luncheon
Homer Alberti administrator of Winchester Memorial Hospital will address the Lions Club at 12 15 p m tomorrow at the George Washington Hotel detailing building progress and new developments he has spoken to Rotary and Kiwanis clubs about the hospital plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer Alberti
Winchester Memorial Hospital
Lions Club
George Washington Hotel
Alberti
Rotary
Kiwanis Club
St Johns and Illinois Vie For Eastern NCAA Title
St Johns of Brooklyn and Illinois clash in the opening NCAA semi finals at the University of Washington to decide the Eastern champion and a spot in the Olympic trials. Also in Seattle Santa Clara and Wyoming meet for the Western crown with Kansas and St Louis and others advancing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seatile
St. John's
Brooklyn
Kentucky
Illinois
University of Washington
Kansas
Santa Clara
UCLA
Wyoming
Kansas City
New York
St. John’s
St Louis
Miinois
Duquesne
Kentucky Wildcats
Redmen
Bob Zawoluk
St John's
Clyde Lovelette
St. Louis
Virginia College Nines Have Busy Week
Four Virginia college baseball teams schedule games this week. Virginia Cavaliers open home season against Connecticut after a 5 0 opening loss to North Carolina. Washington and Lee Generals play twice, Richmond Spiders start Friday against Yale, Randolph Macon vs Wesleyan at Ashland, with Don Aichholz held to four North Carolina runs in five innings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Virginia
Cavaliers
North Carolina
Connecticut
Washington and Lee's
Generals
Richmond Professional Institute
Lexington
Richmond Spiders
University of Richmond Spiders
Yale
Randolph Macone
Yellow Jackets
Little Six
Wesleyan
Ashland
Tar Heels
Don Aichholz
H.t. Chalmers
Judge Fines Himself in Ontario Traffic Court
Hamilton Justice of the Peace Harry Burville fined himself after his son was charged with driving without a rear light. Burville, acting as owner of the car, addressed the charge in his own traffic court. Fine: two dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton
Ont
Harry Burville
Burville
J. P
Suban Contingent Leads Hope and Prayer Effort
The Suban contingent of Chi co Marrero, Sandy Consuegra and Julio Moreno all contribute to a hopeful prayer effort as team members rally around the cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suban
Chico Marrero
Sandy Consuegra
Julio Moreno
Bucky
Hourless Time Wins Championship in Harkaway Trials
Hourless Time owned and ridden by Miss Cornelia Winthrop of the Mieliebure Hunt won championship honors at Warrenton in the Harkaway Hunter Trials. Substitution, owned by Mrs John Maloney, took reserve honors and finished third in the battered hunters division. Substitution won the thoroughbred hunters class and was third in the paneling stakes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warrenton
Harkaway
Cornelia Winthrop
Mieliebure Hunt
Substitution
John Maloney
Steve Sundra Dies at 40 in Cleveland
Steve Sundra former New York Yankees pitcher died here yesterday at age 40. He had played for the Yankees during the late 1930s and early 1940s. Sundra was born in Milwaukee and later joined the Cleveland baseball scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Steve Sundra
New York Yankees
Virginia adopts eight semester eligibility for high school athletes
The Virginia High School League council lowered the eligibility period to eight semesters starting September 1963 to curb suspected shortcuts. Other actions include moving the 1983 Group I basketball tournament to Norfolk, requiring official written exams, and adjusting transfer rules for private to public school switches while residence remains unchanged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlottesville
Virginia
Legislative Council
Virginia High School League
Council
Norfolk
England Recognizes Good Friday Easter Monday and Whit Monday
In England these days are legal holidays. Good Friday Easter Monday and Whit Monday grant public holiday status and affect work schedules and observances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Winchester
Peoria Quintet Tops AAU Playoffs in Denver Final
Peoria led a quintet of top teams at the 48th National AAU Basketball Tournament and earned Olympic tryouts in New York City and Kansas City. The Caterpillar Diesels upset Bartlesville 66-53 to claim the AAU title, while the U S Air Force All Stars from Tinker Air Base edged Hollywood's Fibber McGee and Molly 48-47 in overtime for third place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Peoria
New York City
Kansas City
Mwinness Caterpillar Diesels
Bartlesville
Oke
Phillips 66Ers
U. S. Air Force All Stars
Tinker Air Base
Oklahoma
Hollywood
Willie Hoppe Retires Planned For October Eleventh
Francisco report notes Willie Hoppe a 48 time world billiards champion over 47 years plans retirement next fall perhaps on his 65th birthday October 11. He says he has considered the step long and does not want to end career as a beaten old man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francisco
Willie Hoppe
Impeachment Grounds Defined Under the Constitution
The Constitution allows impeachment of the President Vice President and all civil officers for treason bribery or other high crimes and misdemeanors. The provision outlines the framework for removing government officials from office through impeachment and trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Also Mentioned on This Page
Yankees
ED Corrigan
Casey Stengel
Aey
Philadelhillies
Dog
Pup
Louisiana State
By Gayle Talbot
By Joe Riechler
Lions
Oil-O-Matic
St. Johns
Bill Bradley
Ed Clevenger
Keith Ritter
Troy Rhea
Ind
Jack Hoover
Dick Renner
Mickey Perry
Ig Hoover
Briscoe Ginn
Jess Kiracofe
Ritter
Bob Smith
Td Clevenger
Renners
Clevenger
Virginia College
VHSL
Eqstes
Co. B. Smalts & Son
National Ave
Johns-Manville
P. W. Plumly Lumber Corp
Kent St
Peoria Quintet
Winchester News CO
Chrysler Windsor
Oldsmobile
Chapman Motor CO
Philip
Philip Morris
Lucy
Lucille Ball
Dbs Arna
CBS
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!