Ardent Washington Fans See Harris Do It With Mirrors
The Nationals surge atop contenders Boston Cleveland and Detroit with Bucky Harris using strategic moves. Sid Hudson sidelined by a hip injury, Sandalio Consuegra and Mickey Harris lead staff with three wins each in a 11 10 win over Cleveland. Gene Bearden starred for Detroit in 10 6 win over the Yankees. Willard Nexon and Preacher Roe also won. All other teams were not scheduled.
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Joe Reichler
Associated Press
Washington
Bucky Harris
Fgn
Nats
Boston
Cleveland
Detroit
Yankees
Senators
Sid Hudson
Hudson
Sandalio Consuegra Ha
Reland
Indians
Johnny Vander Meer
Gerald Fahr
Consuegra
Mickey Harris
Knuckler
Yanks
Bearden
Willard Nexon
Preacher Roe
Redbird
Gerry Staley
Virginia Carolina semi pro circuit chartered for 1951
The National Baseball Congress announced the chartering of the Virginia Carolina semi pro circuit as part of its 1951 national association of leagues. Virginia teams Pulaski Radford Narrows Wytheville Fries Austinvill e and Co P Pulaski leader serve as president. The top team earns a berth in the Virginia State Champs Tournament regional round with winner advancing to the National Tournament in Wichita beginning August 17.
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Wichita
Kan
National Baseball Congress Today
Virginia-Carolina
National Association of Leagues
Fen
Virginia
Gk Ccuity
Pulaski
Radf Narrows
Wytheville
Fries
Austinville
Co. P
Bowling league pins decide second half champion
Irwin and Buncutter Tire Co led early with high scores. O'Sullivan Plant earned a shot at the first half winner Orts Sof Spun in a five game total pinfall roll off next Monday night. The A league notes include a May 28 handicap tourney at 7 30 p m.
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Ind
John Lee
Irwin
Jack Boyd
Riley Loy
Ed Clevenger
Buncutter Tire Co
L & M Buses
O'Sullivan
Woody Glaize
Kenny Lonas
Lloyd Coffelt
Paul Cadwallader
Budge
Joe Alider
Home Beneficial Life Insurance
Count Turf Owner Favors Trophies
New York financier and racehorse owner Jack Amiel, who earned $98,050 from Count Turf’s Kenney Derby win, wants trophies to accompany the derby fame. He considers sending Count Turf to Baltimore for a May 26 showdown with four derby rivals, after Pimlico offers a $50,000 pot for the race. The Pimlico plan includes three year olds in a title scrap a week after the Preakness.
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New York
Jack Amiel
Count Turf
Amiel
Yankee Stadium
Baltimore
Pimlico
Sam
Count Flame
Count Fleet
Jamaica
Whirlingaway
Lawny
Thoroughbred Your Host Saved To Carry On Strain
At Circle 8 Ranch near Canoga Park California Your Host once at Santa Anita survived a broken shoulder. He is now in a sunlit stable gaining weight but cannot run again. George W. Stratton plans to use him for breeding next season despite the injury and doubts about life expectancy.
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Canoga Park
Calif
Santa Anita
Peine
George W. Stratton
Circle 8 Ranch
Stratton
Alibhai
Do Birds Inhabit All Regions of the World
Birds are found across the globe in at least one season, with the possible exception of the interior Antarctic region. Even oceans support some bird life, showing a wide distribution across habitats and climates.
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Earth
Antarctic
Wisconsin votes against Rose Bowl pact continuation
Wisconsin lawmakers vote no on any Rose Bowl renewal with the Pacific Coast for the Big Ten. The House and Senate face a forced vote on renewal after standard instructions and potential shifts from Michigan. If the pact fails there is no immediate plan for a February renewal.
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Wisconsin
Chicago
Pacific Coast
Michigan
City officials check parking meter coins find rare gold quarter
City officials examining parking meter coin boxes found a misdropped coin, a $2.50 gold quarter eagle, instead of a penny. The item stands as an unusual find during routine checks.
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S. A
Fined for Speeding in Trial Justice Hearings Error
The record corrects a Star report noting only one speeding offense while Mr. Nelson was fined five dollars. Hearings before Trial Justice Erle Edwards, with reference to C. iL ee, contained a duplicated name due to an error.
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C. iL.ee
Erle Edwards
Nelson
Star
Rex Barney Heads Back To Minors
Rex Barney, once a 19 year old big leaguer in 1943, is returning to the minors amid a control problem and a volatile recent career. Four teams bid for him when placed on waivers but Dodgers retained him. his 1948 late surge and 1949 decline are noted in a long, troubled arc.
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Ralph Rodenyn
Réx Barney
Barney
New York Giants
Boston Braves
Boston Red Sox
Cleveland Indians
Dodgers
Ebbets Field
International
Brooklyn
Giants
Pepper Brings Record Prices in Singapore Trade
Singapore reports new pepper consignments with 25 tons sold at $675 per picul for black pepper and $1,110 per picul for white pepper. Prices reflect strong commodity demand in the region.
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Singapore
Rake Thief Leaves Woman Hungry After Yard Work Scam
In Helena Montana a man knocked on Mrs. F D Jones door claiming he wanted a meal. She gave him a rake and asked him to rake the yard while she prepared lunch. He vanished when she went outside, leaving the rake valued at 80.
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Helena
Mont
Kendall Apple Proving Popular On Roadside Stands
Geneva New York outlets report strong interest in Kendall apples developed at the local Experiment Station. Prof. G H Howe notes Kendall is a large dark red MacIntosh type with thick bloom and sprightly flavor, bearing annually and needing little thinning. Plantings mature in six to seven years, should be picked with MacIntosh, storage limits apply, and Kendall stock is available from nurserymen and the New York State Testing Association in Geneva.
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Geneva
N. Y
Kendall
G. H. Howe
McIntosh
Professor Howe
New York State Testing Association
Senatorial District Sets August Primary for Legislative Candidate
A meeting of the 25th Senatorial District Democratic Committee and Winchester Frederick Clarke Legislative Committee agreed to hold a primary on August 7 to nominate a legislative candidate. Ralph N. Dorsey chairs the committees, with Frank Brumback Shenandoah County, T. G. Scully Winchester, and Zieler Bageant Frederick County as members.
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Berryville
Winchester
Frederick, Clarke
Ralph N. Dorsey
Frank Brumback
Shenandoah County
T. G. Scully
City of
Zieler Bageant
Frederick County
Drive Carefully Don t Speed Help Reduce Traffic Accidents
A safety message urges motorists to slow down and drive with care to cut road accidents. It emphasizes prudent speeds, attentive driving, and compliance with traffic laws to protect lives and minimize injuries. Authorities highlight realistic speed limits and vigilant behavior on busy streets.
Local Man Held On Felonious Assault Charge
Harry Lee Myers, 27, of 25 Gibbons Street, was held on felonious assault charges after a fight at Finley’s Recreation on N Kent Street last Friday. He faced trial justice John W. Rice who set a $1000 bond. Carter, a festival attendee from Route 2 Warrenton, alleges Myers attacked him with a bottle, while Myers countered with fighting charges against Carter.
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Finley’s Recreation
N. Kent Street
Harry Lee Myers
Gibbons Street
John W. Rice
Peter Carter
Route 2
Warrenton
Myers
Carter
Thomas G. Scully
Border fence marks Calexico Mexicali line between towns
A narrow strip of fence delineates the border between Calexico in the United States and Mexicali in Mexico. Local authorities note the line runs along the agreed boundary and serves as a visual marker for travelers and residents.
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Calexico
Mexicali
Mexico
Randolph Macon Yellow Jackets Hopes Upset in State Baseball
Virginia's only undefeated college team, Randolph Macon, faces the University of Richmond in a key state schedule game. A win would extend their 13 game unbeaten streak and bolster their bid for the Virginia college baseball title amid recent Hokie and Roanoke results.
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Richmond
Randolph-Macon
Yellow Jackets
Virginia
Jackets
Virginia Tech
University of Richmond
Old Dominion
Randolph Macon
Roanoke College
Maryland
Virginia Military
Lynchburg College
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O'Sullivan Plant
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Sarah Zane Fire Co
Elliott Motor No. Va. Power Co
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National Prui + Life Ins
Pittsburgh
Philadelphia
Cincinnati
St . Louis
Uis
Lly
St. Louis
Clevelan
Ersee
Aiminum Storm Wondows
Braddock
Rex Barney
Rake’s
Randolph-Macon Lane
Undefeated
State College
Mm Madan
C. B. Smalts & Son
National Ave
Sissi Ray Bt
JNO. S
COSCO
Miller's Hardware
Sendardere
George Washington Garage
N. Loudoun ST
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