James Wood Loses State Meet by Half Point
Waynesboro wins Group II state track at Charlottesville with 14 points to James Wood 13 and Handley six. Josey O Hara of Judge Josey O Hara beats JW star Russell Feeley in the mile as O Hara adds 880 points. Norman Maclagan and Bob McCarty shine in pole vault.
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Onancock
VMI Alumni Triumph Over Locals In Polo Clash
The VMI Alumni defeated Winchester Polo Club 12-3 on Lexington parade ground. Keydets Herb Jones and John Gulick of the class of 1948 led with 11 goals. Jones later coached Virginia. Winchester opened scoring in the second half through Captain John Day and John Cussen before the pace was stamped by VMI’s horsemen.
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John Gulick
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VMI Horsemen
Pearisburg Town Auditor Convicted in Tax Evasion
ROANOKE AP A Southwest Virginia official, Pearisburg town auditor C Henry Toler, pleaded no contest to failing to report 12 81 dollars in income from 1954 to 1986. Judge Ted Dalton fined 4000 dollars and placed him on three years probation, plus ordered payment of evaded taxes with penalty and interest totaling 2652 dollars before penalties. Admiral Richard Byrd was 30 years old when he first solo piloted a plane.
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Southwest Virginia
U. S. District Court
C. Henry Toler
Pearisburg
New River Valley Airport Commission
Ted Dalton
Final Track Meet Ends James Wood Handley Appearances
The Charlottesville event marked the last track meet for James Wood and Handley at a Group II level as both schools move to Group 1B next fall in the new classification.
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James Wood
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City champs win GAA Girls team title in tight two-game set
Brean Sheila Snapp led the city contenders as Frederick County won 980 total pins in a close victory over International In. Diane Webber and Glenda Carter posted solid sets for the champions while Bonnie Billmyer delivered a last frame strike to seal the win. Henson's Gulf finished third with a 941 set as Susie Spurling Sheila Clark and Ann Spring led the second place finishers.
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Citadel Richmond Tie For S C Championship
The Citadel and Richmond finish 8-2 in the Southern Conference, tied for the league title as NCAA playoff berth looms. Richmond coach Mac Pitt questions representation, while Citadel athletic director Eddie Teague plans talks to determine Gas tonia entry.
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Seven Year Old Drives Car Eleven Blocks in Utah
In Salt Lake City a seven year old boy, unnamed, took his mother's car for a ride. He steered the vehicle for eleven blocks before ending in a dead end, then surrendered when returned home by police. His mother asked what to do next and wondered where he learned to drive.
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Major League Leaders Summary for AL Batting and Pitching
American League batting leaders show Maris of New York at .368 and Hansen of Baltimore at .363 among 45 or more at bats. Mantle leads runs with 24 for New York, while Woodling and Minoso tie with 19 for Baltimore and Chicago. Skowron leads RBIs with 9 for Baltimore and San Francisco. Aaron, McCovey, and Boyer top home runs with 8. Pinson leads stolen bases with 10, Mays has 9. Pitching leaders include McCormick 5-0 and Law 5-1. Drysdale has 61 strikeouts and Friend 49.
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Hillsdale Leads Field for Hollywood Gold Cup
Hillsdale Sword Dancer and Bald Eagle head 56 nominees for the $162,100 Hollywood Gold Cup to be run July 16 at Hollywood Park in Inglewood California. Hillsdale won the Cup last year and was runner up to Sword Dancer for Horse of the Year honors.
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Mason-Dixon Southern champ Tigers seek title in Ashland series
The Mason-Dixon Southern Division champ Tigers stand 17-4 overall and host Randolph Macon and Western Maryland in a best-of-three for the conference crown as Western Maryland holds the Northern Division lead. Virginia hosts Maryland in an ACC tilt while the Cavaliers sit 2-14 overall.
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Baseball Scores And Standings Snapshot
Monday results include Cleveland 4 Baltimore 2 and New York 11 Washington 12. Detroit 0 4 in 2nd game 10 innings. Saturday scores show Cleveland 10 Chicago 9 and Baltimore 5 Boston 2. Standings list San Francisco 19 8 .704 and Pittsburgh 18 10 .643 with others near .500.
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Airliner lands safely after blown tire incident
A Braniff International Airways four engine DC6 landed at Kansas City after a blown tire during takeoff to New Orleans. Pilot R W Shields 55 executed low passes for mechanics and then a gentle landing stopping within 2000 feet by reversing props. Miss Julia Logan of Des Moines praised the pilot.
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Branif International Airways
R. W. Shields
New Orleans
Shields
Julia Logan
Des Moines
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