Judges Face Stern Test in Lexington Game Tomorrow
The Handley Judges, tied for the league lead at 3-0, host the undefeated Lexington Scarlet Hurricanes in a key District 6 matchup. Handley relies on strong defense and a rugged running attack led by Meredith Boyd, Bill Brannon, and Bruce Tay, while Lexington leans on passer Bus ter Spencer and a balanced backfield. The game at Handley Park starts at 2 p.m. with captains Boyd Solenberger for Handley and Spencer Hostetter for Lexington.
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Charlie Tait
Scarlet Hurricane
Lexington
Handley
Harrisonburg
Front Royal
Natural Bridge
Wilson Memorial
Waynesboro
Scarlet Hurricanes
Buster Spencer
Pete Brewbaker
Hurricanes
Boyd
Meredith Boyd
Bill Brannon
Bruce Tay
Hugh Luby
George Sempeles
Husky
Binner
Godhenour
Hillyard
Solenberger
Haymaker
LE Camper Binner
Mullspaugh
Sibold
Nicely Golenberrer
Bayne Gochenour
Davis Dibeler
Lui
Spencer Shiley
Wray
Miley Boyd
Spencer
Hostetter
Yankees Clinch Brutal 7-1 Win Over Dodgers
Yankee heavy hitters dominated as Mickey Mantle and Billy Martin led a decisive 7-1 victory. Vic Raschi was masterful, beating a overmatched Dodgers with strong support from the bullpen and solid defense at Yankee Stadium. Mantle's timely hits and Martin's three-run homer sealed the lopsided win.
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Mickey Mantle
Billy Martin
Vic Raschi
Raschi
Dodgers
Mantle
Wonder
Oklahoma
Preacher Roe
Ida
Ark
Yankee Stadium
Brooklyn
Ed Lopat
Roy Campanella
Gil Hodges
Yankees
Martin
Yankee
World Series Notes on Dodgers and Yankees Veterans
Notes from the 1952 World Series highlight veteran Yankees Frank Crosetti and Bill Dickey with 25 combined World Series appearances. Dodgers starter Carl Erskine suffers a knock on the head before game. Charley Dressen’s psychology cited as factor in Game 1. Roy Campanella and signals antics noted. Casey Stengel humor praised. Dodgers sell 15,000 more tickets for Games Six and Seven. a quiz question on Highway 66 ends the piece.
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New York
Yankees
Frank Crosetti
Bill Dickey
Crosetti
Dickey
Brooklyn Dodgers
Carl Erskine
Erskine
Dodgers
Regulars See Him as Fast and Hard to Outsmart
The text notes a player who is consistently fast and difficult to dismiss or throw out, with an emphasis on his speed and reliability.
Series Facts And Figures From Associated Press Standings
A compact recap showing New York AL and Brooklyn NL teams in a 7-1 game, Raschi and Berra pairing for New York, Erskine and Campanella on Brooklyn, with attendance 3,792 and receipts: gross 205 318, net 171 279.17. Players share 87 352.37, Commissioner's share 25 691.88, clubs and leagues share 58 234.92.
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Ebbetts Field
Brooklyn
New York
Raschi
Berra
Erskine
Lees
Lehman
Campanella
Martin
Marciano Receives Hero Welcome in Brockton
The Brockton crowd estimated at 60 000 to 100 000 lined streets as Rocky Marciano returned home after becoming heavyweight champion. He received the key to the city, rode a motor cavalcade through a three mile route, and pledged to defend his title honorably for the people of Brockton. A Cadillac was presented to the champ.
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Brockton
Mass
Rocky Mariano
Rocky
Polic
Franklin D. l
Truman
Marciano
Sarah Zane Keglers Show Class in Win Over Newberry Five
Sarah Zane Fire Co led by Patsy Whitacre Jackie Jones Patsy Ritter Evelyn Stotler and Helen Ritter defeated Newberry Five 1529 across three league games as four of five hit 300s plus a near 64 in the third frame. Helen Ritter 130 led the winners while Betty Miller 122 led Newberry.
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Sarah Zane Keglers
Newberry
Winchester
Sarah Zane Fire Co
Patsy Whitacre
Jackie Jones
Patsy Ritter
Evelyn Stotler
Helen Ritter
Sarah Zane
Firefighters
Betty Miller
Newberry Girls
Sarah Zane Fire CO. Whitacre
Jones
P. Ritter Stotler
H. Ritter
Bowling League Teems and Team Prices at Damacus Center
In a local bowling league standings note teams and point totals from a night at the Damascus center. Amoco and Wolfensberger appear as top performers with prices and high individual scores listed, including a 134.2 average by Wolfensberger.
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S & F Distr. Co
Winc
Damascus
Weil Bros., Inc
Amoco Ser
Hag
Rec Center
Championship Graham Gavilan Grudge Fight Set for Tomorrow
In Havana tomorrow night Billy Graham 30 of New York challenges world welterweight champion Kid Gavilan 26 of Havana Negro in a major grudge bout. The marquee showdown comes amid heated exchanges but focuses on the title in the ring.
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Graham
Gavilan
Havana
Billy Graham
New York
Kid Gavilan
Havana Negro
Indiana basketball scores and figures from local meet
Helen Ritter 130 Betty Miller 122 Betty Ryan 114 lead Indiana game. Mildred Bumgardner 314 Miller 314 and Helen Ritter 314 highlight Indy set. Team game results show Sarah Zane Fire Co 515 508 506. Team set totals: Sarah Zane Fire Co 1529 Heatwole Motor Co 1461 Home Beneficial Life Ins 1418.
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Helen Ritter
Betty Miller
Betty Ryan
Mildred Bumgardneree Miller
Sarah Zane Fire Co
Heatwole Motor Co
Home Beneficial Life Ins
Ladies Commercial League mixed doubles meeting notice
All members interested in bowling in the Mixed Doubles League must attend a special meeting at the Health Center Alleys on Wednesday October 8 at 10 p m. The notice invites all members to participate and organize the league activities.
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Ladies Commercial League
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Joe Black
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Pirates
Roy
Casey Stengel
Casey
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Miller’s Hardware
N. Loudoun St
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Joe's
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Associated Press
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Bailey
Mary Hawk
Heatvole Motor Co
Mildred Bumgardner
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Silver Grill
Faye Nelson
Ley Clevenger
Pat Singhas
Home Beneficial Life Inc
Jewel Box
Jean Holland
O'Sullivan Office
Shade Equipment Co
Jean Duvall
Alta Hammer
June Cammer
O'Sullivan
Heatwale Motor Co
Bailey's Market Home Beneficial Life Ins O'Sullivan
Save Shade Equipment Co
Ates
Leonard
Shephens City
Seiberling
Cammer Tire CO
Gibson
Braddock ST
Blue Ridge Bowling League
Good Buyes Motor CO
W. Boscawen St
Winchester News
Loudoun
Joe Walcott
Rocky Marciano
Capitol Theatre
Stants
Republic
Republic Oil Refining CO
Garland M. Canter
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