Heavy Robinson Hits Well and Cards Bench Bilko
In spring training notes Jackie Robinson and other stars shine as Heavy Robinson helps the Dodgers in Florida while Steve Bilko loses a first base nod to Glenn Nelson in St. Louis. West Coast games feature Peterled line, standouts, and benching debates across multiple camps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robinson
Steve Bilko
ST. Petersburg
Fla
St. Louis Cardinals
Eddie Dyer
Glenn Nelson
Mountain Falls Baseball Club Announces Chicken Ham Supper
The Mountain Falls baseball team hosts a chicken and ham supper at 5:30 p.m. Saturday at the Mt. Williams Community Center. The public is invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mountain Falls
Mt. Williams Community Center
Virginia Gold Cup Race Set At Warrenton
The 25th running of the Virginia Gold Cup at Warrenton on April 8 features Trough Hill owner Mrs Step hen C Clarke and Genancoke from Paul Mellon stables with 2 pm post time.
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Warrenton
Stephen C. Clarke
Paul Mellon
Chives Could Be Grown Year Round In Pots
Chives an onion like herb may be cultivated year round in flower pots like other house plants. The hardy perennially useful herb adapts to indoor margins and thrives with regular light and watering.
Championship Bout Between Buzzard Charles and Freddie Beshore Off Indefinitely
The NBA heavyweight title fight in Buffalo was postponed indefinitely after champion Buzzard Charles suffered a rib injury that bruised a heart muscle, postponing the bout with Freddie Beshore.
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Buffalo
N. Y
Buzzard Charles
Freddie Beshore
New York State Athletic Commission
Spotlight on Local Sports in Front Royal Valley League Clash
Front Royal baseball travels to Bing Crosby Stadium to face the University of Virginia at 3 15 p m as part of Bing Crosby Day. Gus Tebell coaches UVA. Donald Cochran, son of J Clayton Cochran, hurls javelin for VPI and is noted as a top state athlete. Hank Wolfe reports on regional tournament interest and seeks coverage for Balls And Strikes. Winchester White Sox set for 7 30 p m meeting to elect 1950 Northern Virginia Baseball League officers with Sam Ensogna inviting new talent.
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Front Royal
University of Virginia
Gus Tebell
Charlottesville
Donald Cochran
J. Clayton Cochran
Jefferson
VPI
Hank Wolfe
Richmond
Wolfe
Winchester
B. E. Martin
Hill St
Suite 401
Newark
Winchester White Sox
S. Loudoun St
Northern Virginia Baseball League
Sam Ensogna
Vocalist Jeanette Lester Wins Palace Theatre Amateur Show
Jeanette Lester of 220 Chestnut Street won Saturday’s Palace Theatre amateur contest. Chester Shumaker of Stevenson placed second, while Beverly Kerns of 924 Woodland Avenue finished third with a song and guitar.
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Jeanette Lester
Chestnut St
Palace Theatre
Chester Shumaker
Stephenson
Beverly Kerns
Woodland Ave
Appointed Master Commissioner Named in Frederick County Court
Attorney J Randolph Larrick is appointed master commissioner in chancery of Frederick County Circuit Court. The first international passenger airport in the United States began operating at Key West Florida in 1927.
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J. Randolph Larrick
Frederick County
United States
Key West
Fla
Roundup of 1951 Sports Tidbits and Staff Changes
News notes from New York on spring training delays and exhibition schedules for the Phillies and Dodgers in Miami. Also reports on athletic director candidates at Minnesota, Bump Hadley filming Braves batting practice, Baylor vs Kansas City clash, Wisconsin high school tourney attendance, Madison winning title, George Fazio taking a golf post, and coaching moves at Rutgers and Union College with historical notes on past All-Star teams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Phillies
Dodgers
Miami
Marietta
Cornell Athletic Association
Columbus
Charles Rindsfoos
Roy Clogston
North Carolina’ State
Minnesota
Bernie Bierman
Jinx Tucker
Waco
Baylor
Bradley Cagers
Bears
Kansas City
City College
Wisconsin
Indiana
Indianapolis
Bloomington
Lafayette
Muncie
P.S
Madison
George Fazio
Woodmont Club
Rockville
George Case
Washington
Rutgers
Max E. R. Keiffer
Army
Germany
Sam Hammerstrom
New Union College
N. Y
John McLaughry
Burks Services Set for Tomorrow
Funeral services for Andrew Jackson Burks of 114 W Leicester St will be held at Mt. Carmel Baptist Church at 2 PM tomorrow. Rev. C. M. Comer will officiate. interment follows at Middletown Cemetery. Body rests at Cartwright Funeral Home until 1 PM then moved to church for viewing. Pallbearers are John Bland Frederick Taper Julian Burns Eugene Parker Amos Carter and Julian Myers.
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Andrew Jackson Burks
Leicester Street
Mt. Carmel Baptist Church
C. M. Comer
Middletown Cemetery
Middletown
Cartwright Funeral Home
John Bland
Frederick Taper
Julian Burns
Eugene Parker
Amos Carter
Julian Myers
Reappointed H. K. Benham Named Frederick County Justice
H. K. Benham is reap pointed substitute trial justice in Frederick County. His new term ends June 30, 1953.
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H. K. Benham
Frederick County
Milk production in the United States reaches about 100000 tons annually
An historical note states that approximately 100000 pounds of milk are produced for sale each year in the United States, reflecting sizable national dairy output and market activity.
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United States
Denied: Probe into Margaret Foster death
Worcester County grand jury refused the Foster’s request to reopen the investigation into Margaret Foster a Lynchburg College student found dead January 2 in a car near Pocomo ke City Elmer Sharpley of Greenbackville Virginia was with her and survived after spending hours in the vehicle Officials ruled the death accidental from carbon monoxide poisoning
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Snow Hill
Worcester County
Frank Foster
Philadelphia
Margaret Foster
Pocomoke City
Elmer Sharpley
Greenbackville
Lynchburg
Sharpley
Russell S. Fisher
Ritter Services Held for Perry C Ritter in Alexandria
Graveside rites for Perry Clinton Ritter were conducted by Dr. Wm Archer Wright at Mount Hebron Cemetery. Funeral services earlier at his residence 707 South Washington Street Alexandria Virginia were led by Rev Herbert Southgate. Survived by widow Carrie Crossen, son Kenneth Ritter daughter Louise Ritter two sisters and three brothers. Joe Bedenk nears 20 seasons as Penn State baseball coach.
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Perry Clinton Ritter
Wm. Archer Wright
Braddock Street Methodist Church
Mount Hebron
George H. Grimm
Elwood Grimm
Alan Grimm
Hamilton Long
Edward King
H. T. King
Mr. Ritter
S. Washington St
Alexandria
Virginia
Herbert Southgate
Ritter
Union Station
Washington, D. C
Carrie Crossen
Kenneth Ritter
Louise Ritter
Arcus Freeman
Amy Ritter
Tampa
Florida
Taylor Ritter
C. Wm. Ritter
George H. Ritter
Bowling numbers and team scores from 1930s era league
Jenny Fox led individual game with 142 while Vir ginia Nixon scored 141 and Jenny Fo 139. Individual series show Jenny Fox 382 Mary Runyon 365 and Clara Lowe 351. Team games list Jewel Box taking top spots with 558 and 533 scores, team sets show Jewel Box 1578 and 1529 with Bailey’s Market at 1510. In a separate note George Clinton is recorded as the first vice president to die in office during the Madison administration in 1812.
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Jenny Fox
Virginia Nixon
Jenny Fo
Mary Runyon
Clara Lowe
Bailey’s
George Clinton
Madison
Beavers Aim for Double NCAA Title Over Bradley
City College of New York faces Bradley in a pivotal NCAA final at Madison Square Garden. A CCNY win would complete a historic double with the national hoop crown, a feat likened to golf and horse racing grand slams. Game slated after a consolation between Baylor and NC State.
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New York
City College of New York
Beavers
Bobby Jones
Madison Square Garden
Baylor
North Carolina State
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Associated Press
Oman
Phoenix, Ariz
New York Giants
Cers
Inemaon Jones
Jones
Wilants
St. Lows Browns
Burbank
Calif
Montia Kennedy
Cleveland
Chicago
Vero Beach
Jackie Robinson
Brooklyn
Los Angeles
Luke Appling
Chico Carrasquel
Clearwater
Fia
Dick Whitman
Eddie Sawyer
Dodger
Philadelphia Phillies
Whitman
Washington Senators
West Palm Beach
Philadelphia Athletics
A’s
Sam Chapman
Brooklyn Dodgers
San Bernardino
Pittsburgh Pirates
Chicago Cubs
Bucs
Tucson
Ariz
Cleveland Indians
Tribe
Bradenton
Fila
Boston Braves
Johnny Sain
John
Arkansan
Cincinnati Reds
Luke Sewell
Syracuse
Redleg
Gerry Blackburn
Corliss Archer
America
Northern Virginia Power Co
Charles Beshore
Eustace
Hugh Fullerton, JR
Bump Hadley
Bill Allen
Bump
Hadley
Allen
Burks
White Wall Beauty
Cort Cammer Tire Co
Handley School
Seiberling
Joe Bedenk
Penn State
Ladies Commercial League
South End Hose Co
Bailey's Market
Sarah Zane Fire Co
Ted’s
Va. Woolen Co
O'Sullivan
Newberry’s
Bailey’s Market
Nurses
Ted’s News Stand
Sullivan
Vanity Fair
Newberry’s Market
Ted's News Stand
Hodgson & Brown
CCNY
Bradley
Crawford
P. W. Plumly Lumber Corp
Nash Ambassador
Nash
SKY- Ae
Grand Canyon
Nash Statesman
Stasaman
Dwisson
Hole. Motors
Setetaam Copenttem
Winchester Nash
Loudoun St
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