Handley Judges Win Group I State Track Title At Charlottesville
Handley dominated Group I at Charlottesville Lambeth Field to win the state title with 3142 points, paced by Billy Putnam who won three events in a record spree. Elkton claimed Group III, while Culpeper and George Mason tied for third in Group II as dozens of District 10 standouts posted marks across 36 schools.
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Handley
Charlottesville
Lambeth
Princess Anne's
Culpeper
George Mason
Ray Bussard
Elkton
Handley and
Billy Putnam
West Point
Strasburg
Burley Crowe
William Fleming
Chincoteague
Virginia
Eddie Siebert
Fort Hill
Alexandria
Sempeles
Shendon
Winchester
Waynesboro
Jones
Jackson
Jack Kerr
Orange
Nichols
Bill Wheatley
Crisman
Grim
Princess Anne
Virginia Beach
Applachia
James Monroe
Marion
Osbourn
Martinsville
Lexington
Christiansburg
James Wood
Albemarle
Wilson Memorial
Bedford
Smithfield
Radford
Blacksburg
Freeman
Montevideo
Varina
Altivista
Great Bridge
Nelson County
New London
Nokesville
Pulaski
Saltville
William Byrd
Warren County
Three Drivers Break Airport Track Record at Winchester
At the Airport Speedway Winchester on Sunday three drivers cracked the week old 22 second mark on the half mile. Cal Johnson clocked 21.6 seconds to set a new record while Bill Nally and Doug Bailey were within a tenth of a second of the old record. Johnson led the Sportsmen Feature over Nally and Charles Sipe with Sipe also taking Amateur Feature third. Red Nininger won Amateur with Jack Deniston second. Three cars hit the fence in a heat but no injuries reported. Patsy Cline entertained as part of an action packed race day atmosphere.
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Airport Speedway
Winchester
Shorty Bowers
Hagerstown
Bill Nally
Brunswick
Cal Johnson
Nally
Doug Bailey
Annandale
Johnson
Charles Sipe
Magaheysville
Sipe
Red Nininger
Jack Deniston
Arlington
Bowers
Bailey
Charlie Armel
Hugh Baker
Baker
Deniston
Jimmy Aleshire
Luray
Aleshire
Patsy Cline
Jimmy Dean
Texas Wildcats
Washington
Ralph Lamp
Kountry Krackers
Telephone Blaze Recalled by Night Marshal
A mysterious busy signal at the Robert Riggin home led Mae Plumer to alert night marshal Steve Rohay. He investigated, summoned the fire department, and a fire was extinguished before further damage.
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Hailey
Idano
Robert Riggin
Mae Plumer
Steve Rohay
Virginia Tech Wins Southern Conference Meet
Virginia Tech defeated Davidson and eight rivals to win the Southern Conference track and field title in Blacksburg. The host team earned four first places and points in most events, finishing with 59.25 to Davidson’s 44 and VMI’s 36.5 as Richmond held 36, William & Mary 27, and others scattered.
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Blacksburg
Virginia Tech
Davidson
Techmen
Virginia Military Institute
Richmond
William & Mary
West Virginia
Purman
Citadel
Washington & Lee
Baseball Roundup St. Louis Tops Phillies in Doubleheader
Frank Lane and the St Louis Cardinals gain early advantage in the five player trade with Philadelphia as Dickson and Wehmeier combine for a 3-2 and 14-7 sweep over Chicago. Braves crush Reds 15-0 and 6-1 to stay within half a game despite Dickson and Wehmeier. Haddix falters as Pirates top Phillies 11-9. Dodgers sweep Giants. Snider homers twice. Orioles and Indians split. bats stay hot in AL.
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Joe Reichler
Associated Press
Frank Lane
St. Louis Cardinals
Philadelphia Phillies
Murry Dickson
Herman Wehmeier
Phillies
Cardinals
Chicago
Milwaukee Braves
Braves
Cincinnati Redlegs
Redbirds
Dickson
Wehmeier
Clover Charm Fails in Virginia Yard
Mrs. W. R. Pritchett found 16 four leaf clovers five six leaf and two five leaf on her lawn in Sandston Virginia. After gathering she began housework and fell through a first floor window while washing. She damaged only her belief that many leaf clovers bring luck.
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Sandston
W. R Pritchett
May is Inspection Month Have Your Car Inspected Now
Local campaign urges motorists to schedule mandatory vehicle inspections during May to avoid delays. Officials emphasize compliance through enforcement patterns and timely appointments.
Major League Standings And Schedule
Standings show Kansas City 5 4 Cleveland 2 9 New York 11 1 Baltimore 3 5 Boston 5 Washington 3 Chicago 8 Detroit 1. Philadelphia and Pittsburgh games suspended by curfew will finish July 3 with a second game in seven innings due to darkness.
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Burs
Brooklyn
Dodgers
New York
Giants
Redlegs
Duke Snider
Cleveland
Yankees
Indians
Baltimore
Kansas City
Art Ditmar
Tribe
Chicago
Detroit Tigers
Billy Pierce
Boston
Washington
Senators
Detroit
Pittsburgh
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Milwaukee
Cincinnati
St Louis
Pony League Practice and Player Auction Scheduled
Pony League baseballers will practice today and Wednesday at 5 p m on Senseny Park diamond. The Player Auction will be held Wednesday, conducted by the league managers and officers.
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Pony League
Senseny Park
Little Eight Over RMC Takes Title in State Race
In state college baseball the Little Eight title goes to Randolph Macon after a 7-3 win over Bridgewater on a 4-run 10th inning rally. Richmond Spiders hold 6-3 in Big Six with Virginia 3-3, while William and Mary upset Richmond 7-5 and Virginia Tech 11-5, Hampden Sydney 12-5. Virginia's Chuck Arnold homered twice and drove in seven as Emory and Henry split a pair with Maryville.
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Richmond
Randolph Macon
Yellow Jackets
Bridgewater
Eagles
Spiders
Virginia
Cavaliers
William and Mary
Williamsburg
Washington and Lee
Chuck Arnold
Virginia Tech
VMI
Hampden-Sydney
American University
Emory
Maryville
Tenn
Notre Dame Varsity Beats Old Timers in Spring Game
Notre Dame's Fighting Irish, led by Terry Brennan, defeated the old timers 42 to 32 in the annual spring game in South Bend Indiana. The squad included 13 potential sophomores from a strong freshman group as they rebuild for next season.
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South Bend
Ind
Oklahoma
Michigan State
Southern Methodist
Navy
Southern Cal
Notre Dame
Terry Brennan
Fighting Irish
Brennan
City Tournament Opens at Health Center Tonight
The Winchester City Bowling Tournament starts tonight at Health Center Alleys with both men and women teams listed. Men include Lions Club Carr Publishing Dr James Health Club O'Sullivan Office Brakeshoe Cafe and Sears, with early action from Clearbrook Valley Fruit and Candy Safeway Columbia Baking Glaize and Bell. Ladies feature B F Goodrich Miller's Drug Sarah Zane Heatwole Motor and one men’s team Buncutter Tire, followed by Thursday and Friday matches including Old Bethel United Brethren 1 Church of Christ Braddock St Catholic and Home Beneficial Life. Friday also hosts Winchester Seat Cover Farmers Merchants Bank GAA No. 1 Bell Clothes Orts Sof Spun Bread and Newberry's.
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Winchester City
Health Center
Lions Club
Carr Publishing
Dr James Health Club
O'Sullivan Office
Brakeshoe Cafe
Lost Faith in Client Leads to Court Appointment
In San Diego California attorney Harold P. Curtis told the court his client paid him with a bogus check. The judge asked if Curtis had lost faith. he replied Yes. The defendant accepted a court appointed attorney to replace Curtis.
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San Diego
Calif
Harold P. Curtis
Curtis
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