Arthur Insurance and O'Sullivan win openers in City League
Alonzo Whitlock and Gilbert Tillotson combined to shut out Novick Transfer 9 to 0 as J. V. Arthur Insurance Co. opened the season strong. J. W. Arthur pounded Novick's Barcol for 13 hits with homers by Alison Smith Buddy Swisher and Chick Curry. O'Sullivan Rubber Co. beat Plumly Lumber 10 to 8 behind Walter Martin in a high first inning. Dick Boyd led O'Sullivan with two doubles and three RBIs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
el Keller
J. V. Arthur Insurance Co
Rosenberger Lumber Co
Novick Transfer Co
Alonzo Whitlock
Bell Clothes
Gilbert Tillotson
Novick
Barcol
J. W. Arthur
Alison Smith
Buddy Swisher
Chick Curry
Swisher
Eddy Levi
Levi
Lynchburg College
Garland Pingley
Plumly
Arthur
Teddy Keller
Peppery
Stid
Randolph-Macon
Martin
O'Sullivan
Bobby Jackson
Dick Boyd
W.g. V. Arthur
Moose
Royal Crown
Episcopal
Cork St. .Christian
Diamond
Presbyterian
Satterfield Knocks Out Oma in Six Rounds at Chicago Stadium
Chicago light heavyweight contender Rapid Robert Satterfield upsets Lee Oma in the sixth round at the Chicago Stadium to move within sight of two title bouts. Promoter James D. Norris plans a Satterfield Maxim title eliminator in mid June and a potential rematch with Ezzard Charles. Oma's 13 fight win streak ends as he falls after a hard right to the chin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Robert Satterfield
Lee Oma
Satterfield
James D. Norris
International Boxing Club
Joey Maxim
Ezzard Charles
NBA
Oma
Bill Weinberg
Cincinnati
Major League Baseball Standings and Schedule Snapshot
Major League standings and results highlight the National and American leagues with teams such as Philadelphia Brooklyn St Louis Chicago Boston Pittsburgh New York Cincinnati and Cleveland. Latest results show New York over Chicago and Brooklyn over St Louis while Philadelphia beat Cincinnati and Boston defeated Pittsburgh. Upcoming games feature cross league clashes and divisional showdowns across multiple cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Philadelphia
Brooklyn
St. Louis
Chicago
Boston
Pittsburgh
New York
Cincinnati
Detroit
Washington
Cleveland
Don Newcombe Regains Form as Dodgers Top Cards 6 2
Don Newcombe pitched a complete game and drove in two runs as the Brooklyn Dodgers beat the St. Louis Cardinals 6 2. The victory pulled Brooklyn within one game of the first place Philadelphia Phillies while Willie Jones delivered the go ahead run for Philadelphia in a separate night game. The Cubs, Pirates, Giants and Yankees also won to stay in the pennant chase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Roden
Associated Press
Brooklyn Dodgers
Don Newcombe
Newcombe
Dizzy Dean
St. Louis Cardinals
Flatbush
Dodgers
Cardinals
Pillar
Max Lanier
Brooklyn
Philadelphia Phils
Phils
Cincinnati Reds
Philadelphia
Willie Jones
Ed Waitkus
Pittsburgh Pirates
Braves
Boston
Pirates
Vern Bickford
Sheldon Jones
New York Giants
Chicago Cubs
Bob Thomson
New York Yankees
St. Louis Browns
Detroit Tigers
Tigers
Yanks
Boston Red Sox
Detroit
Ted Gray
Ellis Kinder
Gray
Walt Dropo
Red Sox
Dropo
Dick Kryhoski
Ray Scarborough
Washington
Senators
Chicago White Sox
Scarborough
Bob Kuzava
Philadelphia Athletics
Indians
Cleveland
Quick Substitution Shuffles Boxing and Sports Notes
Murray Goodman and Al Weill found Dick Wagner to replace Tuzo Portuguez against Tiberio Mitri at the Garden. Georgie Small vaunts tough carnival tricks and fights Kid Gavilan next week. Naval Armed Guard ex-athletes seek Brooklyn reunion May 27. Johnny Michelosen sticks to single wing with Steelers as Pitt and Penn State adopt TT. Casey Stengel questions Dick Wakefield playing first base.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Murray Goodman
International Boxing Club
Tub-Thumper
Murray
al Weill
Stillman
Tuzo Portuguez
Tiberio Mitri
Goodman
Dick Wagner
Weill
Wagner
Washington
Bronk
Georgie Small
Brownsville
Bummy Davis
Georgie
Mighty Atom
Small
Kid Gavilan
U. S. Naval Armed Guard
Brooklyn
Stan Saplin
Stan
Rangers
Johnny Michelosen
Pittsburgh Steelers
Pitt
Penn State
Casey Stengel
Dick Wakefield
Sam Snead Leads Western Open Start At Los Angeles
The $15 000 Western Open golf championship begins a four day run in Los Angeles with defending champion Sam Snead as the man to beat for the 2600 winner's purse. The event at Brentwood Country Club Course features stars like Ben Hogan and Jimmy Demaret but qualifiers were dispensed with due to entries. The 60 man field includes Ed Oliver Dutch Harrison Jim Ferrier Skip Alexander and Ellsworth Vines with practice rounds showing Snead Vines and Middlecoff posting top scores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angles
Sam Snead
Ben Hogan
Jimmy Demaret
Snead
California
Brentwood Country Club
Brentwood
Ed Oliver
Dutch Harrison
Jim Ferrier
Skip Alexander
Ellsworth Vines
Middlecoff
Vines
Daredevil Auto Crash Delays Show on Gerrard Street
Rain forced the Joie Chitwood daredevils to cancel last night’s airport speedway stunt. A 1950 Ford piloted by Shyri A Wardlow collided with an L & M Bus stopped on Gerrard Street to load viscose workers at the Cameron intersection around 2 40 p m. The performance was rescheduled for Monday night at the same time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joie Chitwood
Gerrard St
Cameron
Maurice Lake
Shyri A. Wardlow
Airport Speedway
Ladies Doubles League Upset Shakes Pennant Chase
Gertrude Renner and Ruth Dicks upset Ann McKee and Sue Breeden three games and pinfall, threatening first place as Bailey's Market must sweep next week. Betty Ryan and Marie Franklin posted strong sets and team scores while Virginia Woolen players rallied in the late games. Goldie Wisecarver and Peggy McInturff won three games and pinfall over Con.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ind
Ruth Dicks
Betty Ryan
Betty Miller
Marie Franklin
Gertrude Renner
Ann McKee
Sue Breeden
Bailey’s
Betty Cline
Ruth Hart
Virginia Woolen Girls
Mrs. Dicks
Virginia Vance
Mary Hawk
Jewel Box
Goldie Wisecarver
Peggy McInturff
Con
Local Bowling Match Reports Slim Margin Win
Nie Ryan and Mary Levi failed to sweep as the Mary team won the second game by one pin. Mrs McInturf scored 117 to top the match. Betty Cline and Ruth Hart led the league by taking two games and 12 pins from Betty Miller and Hilda Johnson. Miller added a 120 with four spares to top the engagement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nie Ryan
Mary Levi
Mrs. McInturff
Betty Cline
Ruth Hart
Betty Miller
Hilda Johnson
Miss Miller
Legion Practice At Winchester Park Ahead Of Clarke County Game
Legion baseball team will hold a 6 p.m. practice tomorrow at Winchester Baseball Park. Manager El Keller calls all players to attend as preparation for Sunday game with Clarke County in the Northern Virginia League.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion
Winchester
el Keller
Clarke County
Northern Virginia
Birds That Fly Ahead of Warbler and Wren Song
A number of birds we note as Nile flying, notably the larke of the warblers and wrens have flight songs.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Arthur Insurance
Gil Tillotson
J. R. Alexander, Jr
Loudoun St
Louis
KO Lee Oma
Fred Neher
Shorehaven Golf Course
Oxfords
Percale
le Etts
Brassieres
Winchester’s Shopping Center
Don Newcome
Chi
Hugh Fullerton, JR
Va. Sun
J. W. Grove Furniture CO
Willys
Heatwole Motor CO
N. Braddock St
White
Grayson’s Groc
National Ave
SOAP
BOX Derby
B. F. Goodrich ‘Store
S. Loudou
Aaa
B. H. Jones
Miller’s Hardware
N. Main St
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