Mims targets Olson after ninth round knockout
In Baltimore Holly Mims dominated Georgie Johnson with a ninth round knockout to boost a shot at Middleweight Champion Bobo Olson. Mims weighed 156 1 8, Johnson 156 4 4, and promoter and ringside observers backed a title bid or a high ranking bout, with options including Castellani Giardello or Gavilan.
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Do Scientists Still Believe Perpetual Motion Is Impossible
A skeptical answer notes that claimed perpetual motion devices fail because inventors miss some physics principle. It states scientists maintain the impossibility, despite occasional dubious devices.
Richmond and Randolph Macon Hold State League Leads
Richmond moves to a full game ahead of Virginia Tech in the Big Six race if they beat VMI after last night’s 3-2 win over Washington and Lee. Randolph Macon hosts Bridgewater as it seeks to stay unbeaten in Little Seven play amid a five-game winning streak. Virginia, GW, and VMI also posted wins as the region’s college teams contest key league showdowns.
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Medical College of Virginia
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Two Networks To Carry Boxing Bouts On Mondays
New York May 17 marks the start of a Monday boxing telecast war as Du Mont TV and ABC TV will compete for the eye of fans. The New York State Athlete Commission approved licenses for the Eastern Parkway Arena group and ABC. DuMont aligns with the London Sporting Club led by Tex Sullivan for weekly Monday night shows starting at 9 pm EST with the main bout.
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DuMont TV
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Wheat stem sawfly hit Montana and North Dakota farmers hard
In 1952 the wheat stem sawfly caused a total loss of 17.2 million dollars to farmers in Montana and North Dakota, affecting crop yields and farm incomes across the two states.
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North Dakota
Eagles to Play Twinbill Tonight at Front Royal
Clarke County meets Warren County in a 7 o clock twin bill at Bing Crosby Stadium Front Royal. Each game is five innings and Eagle pitcher Walter Barr may start both games while Warren County’s Dave Bowers could do the same for the Wildcats.
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James Wood
Doug Cochran
Eacles
James Wood to Meet Strasburg in 2 P.M. Baseball Clash
James Wood seeks its first District 5 win after four losses as it travels to Strasburg for a 2 p.m. game. Jim Williams impressed for Strasburg in a 4-0 win over James Wood in the opening match.
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Son Is Brother In $30 Fish Tale
SPRINGFIELD Colorado Game Warden Preston Steele found a family fishing at Two Buttes Reservoir. A girl said she was 16 and holding the pole while her mother cared for her baby brother. She later admitted she was 20 married and the baby was her son. She was fined $30 for fishing without a license.
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May Jinx Hovers Over Bob Lemon As 4-0 Start Stands
Bob Lemon, 33, Cleveland righty with a 4-0 record, contemplates a May jinx after a 7-2 win over the Philadelphia Athletics. He walked five, allowing nine hits including Vic Power’s homer, while Dave Philley’s three-run shot sealed the six-run deficit. May has derailed Lemon before, but he begins the season with solid form.
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Actor League briefs from Associated Press
Hockey and baseball scores from cities including New York Baltimore Washington Chicago Cleveland Philadelphia and Detroit at Boston with Detroit game postponed due to rain.
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Baseball scorecard highlights from today’s games
Brooklyn defeated Chicago 7 to 0 while Philadelphia beat St. Louis 10 to 3 Milwaukee topped Pittsburgh 4 to 1 and Cincinnati won against New York 7 to 1.
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Charlottesville's Burrows Up in Rome Tennis Tourney
Hal Burrows of Charlottesville Va moved past Andres Hammersley of Chile in the Rome Italian International Tennis Tournament. Burrows shifted from a baseline to net rush to win 6 1 1 6 7 5 2 6 summarizes late match trouble caused by rain soaked clay and improved form for the American player.
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P. F. Guimaraes
Hal Burrows
Charlottesville
Andres Hammersley
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Africa’s land vast but food output trails global share
Africa holds about 20 percent of the world’s land area yet accounts for only around 5 percent of the globe’s food production. The disparity highlights challenges in agriculture, infrastructure, and markets across the continent. Stakeholders call for investment to boost yields and food security.
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Virginia Beauties Lead In State Bowling Meet
In a mixed report from a Virginia bowling event, Purdy Evie tops the girls league with scores of 37 65 and Virginia Beauties lead in team and set totals. Ind. results show Shirley Patton 133, Sarah Shoanaker 107, Dorothy Daugherty 103 in individual games with Dor othy Daugherty 287, Elouise Goshert 271, Margie Nail 268 in sets. Virginia Beauties, Delicious and Ben Davis lead in team game and set totals. A meeting for the Annual Bowling Banquet committee is set for Sunday May 9 at 2 p.m. at Glaize & Bro’s office.
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Gurres
Grimes
Shirley Patton
Sarah Shoanaker
Dorothy Daugherty
Elouise Goshert
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Beauties
Delicious
King David
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Final plans for May banquet on May 20
Final banquet plans set for May 20 after committees finalize details. Attendees, venue, and agenda to be confirmed in upcoming meetings.
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DIATRON promises weight loss with money back guarantee
An ad touts a diet aid named DIATRON that curbs hunger without drugs diet or exercise and guarantees weight loss in the first package or the purchase is refunded. Sold by MILLER'S DRUG STORE at 107.N Loudoun with mail orders available.
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Loudoun
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