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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1952
Page
5
Harrisonburg Blue Streaks host John Handley Judges in a District 5 homecoming clash both teams undefeated at 4-0. The piece outlines key players, past results, and the coaches, noting Handley QB Luby and Streaks player Boyd as focal points and the 2 pm kickoff.
Winchester and Cumberland deadlocked in the Potomac Edison 1952 Softball Tournament after a 4-3 win by Cumberland over Winchester. Lee Fawcett delivered a bases loaded hit driving in four in the third as Jack Duvall and Jesse Donald shined on the mound. The deciding game will be played next week at Hagerstown with the Paul Smith cup on the line.
Rocky Jones a lesser known heavyweight defeated Roland La Starza by unanimous decision in ten rounds at Akron arena before about 1,400. Starza, tabbed top contender for Rocky Mariciano’s crown, was edged as Jones pressed and boxed to victory.
Heatwole Motor Co. moved into undisputed first place in the Ladies Commercial League after winning two of three from Sarah Zane Fire Co. Fire Co. edged Heatwole 493 492 in game one with Jackie Jones 115 and Jenny Fox 111. Heatwole won game two 492 total as Virginia Renner rolled 128 and Virginia Vance 107. The third tilt went to Heatwole 501 492. Jerty Cline struck in the final frame offsetting Jones 108. O'Sullivan Plant and Bailey's Market also posted two wins in the standings with high totals including Kitty Affleck 134 and Martha Kiracore 328 in the ind setups.
Philadelphia outfielder Stan Hollmig was sold outright by the Phillies to Louisville in the American Association. The cash deal was disclosed yesterday with no price announced. The move comes amid broader talk about Marciano’s heavyweight title and La Straza’s defeat in a Madison Square Garden bout on March 24, 1950.
In the Girl's Afternoon League, King David swept Ben Davis as Delicious edged Va. Beauties 3-0. Norma Gardiner led with 119 in a 9119 series, Jackie Jones 308 series for King David, and Black Twigs slowed Winesaps. Northern Spy beat Grimes Golden 3-0 with Nancy Amick 100 pacing.
In South Bend Indiana three boys aged 10 18 and 15 plastered a cat in a partly built house. The cat survived with plaster removed by news photographers and the boys face parental responsibility for veterinary costs. An Associated Press wire photo circulated widely.
A Butte Montana report states a man told police he did not object to the message Carl Loves Joan but wished the inscription had a more permanent resting place than his automobile. He spoke after discovering the scribble on his car.
Clarke County travels to Woodstock Field to meet Strasburg in a tough game as Clarke seeks a win to move above .500 after 14 6 and 23 18 losses. Stickley leads Clarke with 18 points, Crim and Barr have 12, Journell Kackley Fuller Breedon six each, Shiley adds three extra points.
Brooklyn owner Walter O Malley says Roy Campanella discussed becoming a Dodgers coach in a few years after his playing days end. He praises Campanella as intelligent and well liked, suggesting he would make a fine teacher.
A bumblebee stung Mrs. James McKintyre and her dog in her Greencastle garden. The dog then bit the woman. The text also asks about transferring an old oil painting to a new canvas, with an unclear closing claim by W. L.
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