Yankees and Athletics Dominate 1952 All Star Team
The 1952 AP Major League All Star team features six American League players and four National League players. Ferris Fain and Jackie Robinson anchor the infield, with Hank Sauer and Stan Musial in the outfield and Yogi Berra behind the plate. Robin Roberts and Bobby Shantz headline the pitchers, while Joe DiMaggio era?
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Yogi) Berra
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Virginia Cavaliers Ranked No. 11 in AP Football Poll
Virginia sits at No. 11 in the AP football poll as Michigan State leads with Minnesota and Maryland rising. The ranking follows a weekend that saw Ohio State upset Wisconsin and a 48-6 Spartan victory boosting coaches and writers’ votes.
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Salas Draws Heavy Latin Support for Chicago Title Fight
Mexican lightweight champion Laure Salas brings hundreds of Latin fans to Chicago Stadium for a 15 round title bout with Jimmy Carter. Salas, 25, enjoys strong Mexican and South American backing in Chicago. Carter disputes judging in their Los Angeles clash last May. Odds run about 2-1 in Carter's favor.
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Federal agencies count and component units
The precise number of federal government agencies is hard to pin down. There are about 1,880 component units within federal administration.
Whitey Lockman joins Giants as first baseman
The New York Giants convert outfielder Whitey Lockman to first base highlighting his solid fielding and hitting. A quirky note claims he once used Prestone anti freezing fluid in his car to avoid winter damage, asserting long lasting protection.
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Keller Released By New York Yankees
The New York Yankees announced the unconditional release of Charley Keller, 36, a former star outfielder. The report also notes moves involving Frank Hiller to the New York Giants, Keegan to the Chicago White Sox, and other roster changes across multiple clubs.
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Buster) Mills
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Cubs Sweep Kitties For Lead In James Wood Girls League
Cubs defeat Kitties in two tight games to seize undisputed first place in the James Wood High School Girls League. Lucy Carpenter span a last frame spare to win game one by four pins, Mary Renner added 98 in game two, while Kitties members Mary Rallings 103 and Sue Dorsey 99 led their team in scoring. Other matches saw Puppies edge Monkeys, Wild Cats beat Poodles, Hampsters rise to second by sweeping Tom Cats, Lions down Eagles, and Mice securing two wins as Nancy Cystervstone rolled 104 on two spares.
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Charlene Bennett
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Nancy Coverstone
Casey Stengel Signs $100,000 Yankee Contract
Casey Stengel, 62, signed his third two year deal as manager of the world champion Yankees likely earning about 100000 for the coming season. He hinted at retirement only if the club failed to meet expectations and defended ongoing trades with General Manager George Weiss.
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Ickes On Wendell Willkie As Simple Foot Soldier
Harold L. Ickes once described Wendell Willkie as a simple barefoot Wall Street lawyer highlighting the candidate’s unpretentious image and political contrast.
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Strasburg Stages Late Rally To Top Clarke County 14-7
Strasburg erased a 7-0 Clarke County lead with two rapid second-half drives and a late 86 yard return by Don Miller. Miller sparked the comeback with an 86 yard run and a fourth quarter interception by Scott set up the final TD as Strasburg defeated Clarke County 14-7 at Woodstock.
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Strasburg Stars In Rivalry As Clarke County Falls
Don Miller of Strasburg starred as Clarke County fought hard with Crim and Journall delivering solid defense. A late Clarke County possession ended with Barr's desperation pass intercepted by Hollars as the final gun sounded.
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Redskins Sign Ed Ecker In Trade for Season Hope
Washington Redskins announce the signing of Ed Ecker a six seven 265 pound tackle recently released by Green Bay to replace Lou Karras out for the season due to an eye injury. The note includes a stray QA about Japan berth rate and a wartime to postwar rise citing 25 per 1000 during World War II and 34 per 1000 in 1947 with a later approximate 326 per 1000 growth.
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