Randolph Macon builds best team Severin has seen
Randolph Macon coach Paul Severin praises a deep roster after an opening loss, listing four key newcomers Llewellyn Sherrod Hunt and Graham. He notes stout defense allowing just two touchdowns in four games while offense tallies 112 points led by Keller Shiflett and Gray with more freshmen stepping up as Drexel Tech Hopkins and Hampden Sydney loom.
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Visa Fee Concessions Boost Japan US Tourist Travel
Tokyo and Washington reach a visa and charge waiver. Americans no longer pay 4.50 for Japanese visas. Japanese travelers enjoy 10 visa fees and a 7 head tax exemption. The plan started October 1 to stimulate tourism.
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Hampsters reclaim top by beating Lions in James Wood High girls bowling
Hampsters posted 433 and 454 games to defeat Lions and move back into first. Sue Dorsey led Kitties with a 193 set after a 103 game, while Pat Creel added 102 and Betty Layman 98. Bonnie Russell scored 97 for Kitties as other matches split with Poodles TomCats and Cubs/Puppies.
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Oklahoma lineman Tom Catlin named AP lineman of the week
Tom Catlin a 20 year old OU senior center and co captain was chosen as the AP lineman of the week for a pivotal play in a 42 20 victory over Kansas He broke through on third down to tackle QB Jerry Robertson for a five yard loss shaking Kansas confidence and keeping the Sooners in front 21 20 in the second half Bud Wilkinson praised the block as a turning point.
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O Sull ivan Plant Posts Season High In A League
O Sull ivan Plant achieved a season best 622 in team play as Snow White Grill and others split matches. Riley Loy led Snow White Grill with 128 133 and 132 while Skyway Grill posted 1730 in team pins. Individual scores also highlighted by Keith Ritter 141 and Harold Dawson 143 in varied matches.
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Boston Braves to Host 1953 All-Star Game
The Boston Braves have been designated as the host club for the 1953 All-Star game on July 14, announced by National League president Warren C Giles. The decision confirms Boston as the venue for the midsummer classic.
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Top Motorcycle Riders to Race Here Sunday
Winchester Speedway opens Sunday with a strong field led by last year’s feature winner Bill Miller of Mountsville Pennsylvania. The half mile track on Sulphur Springs Road has been conditioned for months and will be finished Saturday night. Sundays races sanctioned by the American Motorcycle Association begin at 2 p.m. with nine events across three rider classes and a grand final for the gold trophy and purse. District Referee Robert Ridy of Washington and local Winchester Motorcycle Club members will assist.
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Mantle to Take His Third Army Draft Physical
New York Yankee sophomore Micky Mantle leaves Miami Oklahoma with eleven other 4 F Ottawa County youths for Oklahoma City for his third Army draft examination in less than two years. He has osteomyelitis in his left leg and faces potential rejection. Mantle has become the sole supporter of his mother and siblings after his father's death and is married with a child on the way.
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Washington's Don Heinrich Leads Nation in Passing
Washington quarterback Don Heinrich tops the nation in yards gained passing and total offense. In five games he completed 72 of 141 passes for 919 yards and a 51.1 percent completion rate, with 916 yards of total offense in 158 plays and three rushing yards lost.
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Charles Returns to Ring in Madison Square Garden Match
Ezzard Charles resumes his comeback this Friday at Madison Square Garden, facing Cesar Brion of Argentina. The cautious former heavyweight champion needs a strong win to position for a title shot against Rocky Marciano, with observers noting the high stakes and possible knockout.
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New York Life Employees Study Letter Writing
A large life insurance firm has sent its home office staff who deal with policyholders to a three month course at New York University to improve letter writing. Over 20 executives have already completed the course.
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Dickson tops 1952 gopher ball list for Pirates
New York report notes Murry Dickson, 36, led major league pitchers with 24 home runs allowed in 1952 while appearing in 43 games and working 278 innings for the Pittsburgh Pirates. The piece also cites his 39 homers allowed in 1948 and 32 in 1951, with Robin Roberts topping innings.
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Dog Steals Marriage License In Break In
Dogs forced entry through a back door of the John Bibbey home in Scottsbluff, Nebraska, sniffed by the refrigerator and fled with a black satchel containing papers including Bibbey's marriage license.
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Red Sox Name Lou Boudreau Manager For Two-Year Term
A year ago Lou Boudreau was signed to a two year contract as manager of the Boston Red Sox. The note places this decision in a historical context alongside other anniversary lines from the sports world.
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