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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1952
Page
6
GAA No 1 captured the Evening Star Ladies League title by defeating Capper's Jewelry Store 2346 to 2232 in a five game series. Ruby Boyd and Martha Rees led the winners with 514 and 509 respectively, as GAA No 1 won all five games to repeat last year’s title.
Tickets for the Evening Star Ladies League Lad ies Commercial League A League and C League banquet are on sale at Health Center Bowling Alleys. The annual banquet is set for May 22 at the Winchester Armory with tickets due by 5 p.m. on the day of the event.
AP sports recounts the Jensen Harris ticket making gains with Washington headquarters boosting its delegate lead over Eisenhower and Taft. Jensen hits three hits in a 3-for-3 night, Harris leverages pitching strength, while Connie Marrero shuts out St Louis four-hits. NY Yankees reflect mixed fortunes with Sain and Mantle contributing in separate games as rain halts remaining action.
The 1952 Virginia college baseball season concludes with Virginia Cavaliers facing William and Mary Indians at Williamsboro. Both aim to finish above .500 while Washington and Lee has clinched the Big Six title with a 1-1 mark. A scheduled Richmond vs William and Mary doubleheader was canceled due to wet grounds.
By The Associated Press Mantle collected four hits as New York beat Chicago 4-3. Marrero pitched the Senators to a 2-0 shutout of St. Louis, allowing four hits.
London report states Mrs Betsy Clarke won a divorce on cruelty grounds after her husband Sayney a butcher insisted on running the home. Clarke claimed he took over housework duties, prompting the judge to note the long established duty of the wife to run the house.
Detroit boxing fans see Jake Lamotta, 30, as a slight underdog in a 10 round rematch with Eugene Hairston at Olympic Stadium tonight. Hairston, 22, is favored around 6-5 as the telecast and radio coverage prepare. The March 5 draw noted Lamotta's bid to reach light heavy, with plans to weigh 166 pounds versus Hairston at 162.
The Back woodsmen Junior Rifle Club of Winchester is chartered with Russell E. Rhinehardt named instructor. Eugene Adams is elected president, with a slate including James Brown vice president Gilbert Funk executive officer Graham Lee Nelson secretary and Arthur Dunlap Jr treasurer. The club restricts membership to under 18 and aims to teach rifle shooting fundamentals and safe firearms handling.
The Associated Press reports New York beat Chicago 4 to 3 in a tight game. Boston at Cleveland postponed by rain, Philadelphia at Detroit also rain postponed.
The Associated Press lists season leaders in batting runs hits doubles triples home runs and pitching across the National and American leagues. Notable figures include Robinson and Lockman for batting and Maglie and Marrero for pitcher wins and strikeouts.
Randolph Larrick will captain the Professionals team and M. B. Clowe Jr. will head the Business Men for the second annual Donkey Baseball game at Rofiss Park Route 50 sponsored by Conrad Hoover Post No. 21 American Legion. The game starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are at local shops and the Legion Home.
Luray High School FFA rifle team won the Northern Triangle rifle matches with 374 points at the Winchester Armory. George Monk of James Wood led individuals with 141. Other top scorers: Tommy Jennings Luray 137, Robert Sargent Warren County 130, Bill Munson Luray 123. Team members included John Snapp and Claredon Ruble. James Wood was coached by James C. Gordon with scorers Robert Wall, Griffin Hardy, and R. D. Bishoff.
The Golden Terror Bobby Stewart 6 ft 3 in 255 lb headlines the All Stars wrestling matches next Wednesday May 28 at 8 30 pm at Winchester Airport Speedway He faces Antonio Rocca a noted world champion contender in a one hour time limit fall main event Stewart has defeated multiple former world champions but is noted for unethical tactics The bout promises a tough challenge for the popular but controversial terror.
A reader asks about Albert Einstein’s children in the United States. The reply notes Hans Albert Einstein, a son of Einstein, is an associate professor of Civil Engineering at the University of California.
Rain halted all City Baseball League games last night. Tonight’s schedule features Toledo Scales versus Lonettes on diamond 1 at 6 15, National Fruit against Friendship on diamond 3 at 6 15, Republic Oi against RC Cola on diamond 2 at 7 30, and Plumly versus J V Arthur on diamond 2 at 8 30.
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