Clarke County Eagles blank Luray 8-0 to end season
Buddy Fuller pitched a three hit shutout as Clarke County defeated Luray 8-0. Leon Tomblin and Darrell Jones powered two big innings, while Kackley and Heflin collected key hits. Luray stranded runners as Clarke County secured a decisive victory and affected district standings.
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Big Night for Hitters as Mantle
Mantle raised his average to .427 and Long to .417 while the majors posted a flood of offense and hefty crowds. The Yankees beat the Orioles 10-2 in front of 37,070 as Mantle drove in three and Long hit his 12th homer. Pittsburgh and Washington also posted big nights as Sievers, Piersall, and Doby led several teams to big wins. Overall attendance reached 203,291 for the night games with the AL drawing 114,347.
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Baseball Scores and Schedule from Yesterday and Tomorrow
Yesterday results show New York beating Baltimore and Washington over Boston while Kansas City defeated Detroit. Today's NL standings list Milwaukee atop the division with St. Louis and Cincinnati close behind and several intercity games scheduled, including Pittsburgh at Philadelphia and Brooklyn at New York.
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Lionettes Softball Seek Revival for Upcoming Season
The Lionettes return to uniforms with only one team practicing. Plans call for Sunday workouts at Senseng Park from 2:30 to 4:30, inviting any interested players from Stephens City Berryville or Winchester Memorial Hospital staff to join. Turk Wingfield assists with management.
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Willow Lawn Pool Opens for 10th Season in Winchester
Memorial Day marks the Willow Lawn Swimming Pool opening in Winchester for its tenth season. Water temperatures will rise from 66 to 75 degrees by midweek as manager Jimmy Sprint announces a blue paint job, 50 tons of fresh sand, new staff, and season tickets going on sale. Baseball at Rouss Park features Winchester Reds vs Rebels, with aces Buck Cooper and Bill Bailey, as league leaders from 2:30 p.m. kickoff.
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Fullmer Seeks Sugar Ray After Victory at Madison Square Garden
Gene Fullmer, 23, from West Jordan Utah, defeated European middleweight champ Humez in a blood spattered 10 round decision at Madison Square Garden. The win moved Fullmer to No 2 in Ring ratings with Bobo Olson and Sugar Ray Robinson looming, as Fullmer challenged Robinson to a $100000 title bout.
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Stephenson Host To Clarke County Softballers Sunday
Stephenson softball team hosts Old Chapel of Clarke County in a Sunday doubleheader at 2 p.m. at Stonewall School. D Shirley and B Franklin to start for Stephenson. team carries a 3 wins 1 loss record.
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Baseball Hall of Famer Al Simmons Dies at 54
Milwaukee report says Hall of Fame outfielder Aloysius Harry Simmons known as Al Simmons died of a heart attack at 54. The Milwaukee Athletic Club resident collapsed outside the club after shopping and was pronounced dead at County Emergency Hospital. Simmons batted .390 for Philadelphia in 1931.
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City dubbed the Rebel Capital by British rulers
Philadelphia, Pa., was called the Rebel Capital by the British. In 1776 Philadelphia became the capital city of the rebelling colonies at the outbreak of the American Revolution before the seat of government moved to Washington, D. C.
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