Arthur, Royal Crown win city softball tourney openers
Arthur defeats the champions 9 to 5 as Grim drives in two and White, O'Sullivan and Whitlock contribute key hits. Royal Crown blasts eight runs in the second inning to seize the opener, with Larrick holding the mound for five strong innings.
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Arthur
Royal Crown
Surance Co
Ergage Montague Ave. Methodist
Cort St. Christian
Grace Lutheran
Athur
Vance
Plumly
Bodie
Grim
Alonzo Whitlock
O’sullivan
Buddy Bwisher
White
Keller
Seldon
Jack Larrick
Lumbermen
Jim Huyette
Royal Crown AB
H L. Grim
C. Smith
O. Spaid
L. Fawcett
L. Pope
H. Souis II
A. Lake c
W. Spaid
J. Huyette
Cfari
Major Leagues National and American League Standings Snapshot
The National League shows Philadelphia leading at 78 47 with Brooklyn close behind 69 50 and Boston 68 54. American League lists New York at 80 46 atop, Detroit 78 49, Cleveland 76 52, with Boston 78 49 and Chicago 50 77 trailing.
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Associated Press
Philadelphia
Brooklyn
Boston
Louis
New York
Chicago
Cincinnati
Pittsburgh
St. Louis
Washington
Cleveland
Detroit
Catch 311 Spots Blues On Chesapeake Trip
Catchers Catch 311 spots and blues after a Chesapeake Bay fishing trip aboard Capt. Bill Bloodsworth's Boat Silvy. The anglers are W. R. Weakley of 305 Kerr St and Tom Smallwood of East St. they report the haul as reported from their voyage.
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W. R. Weakley
Kerr St
Tom Smallwood
East St
Chesapeake Bay
Bill Bloodsworth
Silvy
Hodges Hits Four Homers in 19-3 Ebbets Field Win
Gil Hodges slugged four home runs and 17 total bases in six at bats as the Brooklyn Dodgers crushed the Boston Braves 19 to 3 at Ebbets Field. He drove in nine runs and tied the Major League record for total bases in a game. The victory moved Brooklyn a half game behind idle Philadelphia in the National League race. In the American League, Detroit lost to Washington while New York defeated Cleveland 17 to 5, keeping the Yankees atop the circuit. Other results included Boston’s rally over Chicago and the A’s split with the Browns, with New York Giants beating Pittsburgh 2 to 1 to pull even with St. Louis for fourth.
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Gil Hodges
Brooklyn
Hodges
Boston Brave
Ebbets Field
Ers
Braves
Philadelphia Phillies
Phillies
Detroit
Stumby Tigers
Washington
New York Yankees
Cleveland
Bony Lowe
Boston Nationals
Ed Delehanty
Philadelphia Nationals
Lou Gehrig
Chuck Klein
Pat Seerey
Chicago White Sox
Gil
Boston
Red Sox
Beantown Band
Indians
Philadelphia Athletics
St. Louis Browns
Browns
New York Giants
Pittsburgh
St. Louis Cardinals
Giants Face Two Platoons and Draft Pedigree Woes
Sports columnist notes Giants coach Steve Owen faces player losses as Joe Diminick and Tom Finnin receive draft notices and the NFL weighs expanding rosters. The piece discusses two platoon football and end players' specialization affecting camp decisions and team depth.
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Bear Mountain
N. Y
Steve Owen
Football Giants
Joe Diminick
Boston College
Joe
Diminick
Steve
Boston
Owen
Tom Finnin
University of Detroit
Giants
National Football League
Hodges Completes Four Homers In One Night
Brooklyn slugger Gil Hodges crushed four homers in an 19 to 3 win over Boston at Ebbets Field. He hit a decisive eighth inning long ball off Johnny Antonelli, later saying he knew it was gone. The 26 year oldPrinceton Indiana native celebrated with teammates as Mrs Hodges watched from the stands.
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Brooklyn
Gil Hodges
Boston
Ebbets Field
Braves
Johnny Antonelli
Hodges
Dodgers
Princeton
Ind
Willie Puddin Head Jones Stars for Philadelphia Phils
Willie Jones, famed third baseman for the Philadelphia Phillies, earned his reputation as a standout in the infield and a feared hitter during the season.
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Willie
Puddin’ Head) Jones
Philadelphia Phils
Charming Chaffee Seeks Tennis Crown
Forest Hills report on Nancy Chaffee, a top amateur player, aiming for the national championship. She discusses defeating Wimbledon champion Louise Brough 6-2 7-5 in the third round and contrasts her game with her looks, noting she prioritizes smart play over flash.
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Forest Hills
N. Y
Gussy Moran
Nancy Chaffee
Nancy
Louise Brough
Louise
Gussy
Charming Craffee
James Wood High Opens as Wood Football Hopes Rise
James Wood High School begins first classes under coach Harry Coughron with 18 players ready to practice and optimism despite a lean start. Twenty five players expected at today's session to form two sides for scrimmage ahead of September 15 opening at Harrisonburg.
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James Wood High School
Harry Coughron
Coughron
Bob Tabor
Harrisonburg
Consolidated School
Bill Brannon
Richard Dick
Allen Barley
Bobby Franklin
Billy Brannon
David Brown
Bradley Driver
Lewis Laing
Luther Dorsey
Tom Reardon
Granville Creel
Victor Crim
James Dixon
John Funk
Don
Harry
Lewis Hodgson
Tony Kelly
Vincent Kelchner
Bobby Layman
Ray Morrison
Charles Buckman
Frank Shecter
Calvin Shirley
Don Taylor
John Taylor
Jerry White
Billy Zirkle
George Garber
Harold Catlett
Bill Nicholson
Which Jones is the baseball star in this page inset
A riddle directs readers to identify the young Jones baseball player shown in the inset. It notes he is the third Jones to appear on the page and teases that his sport is baseball, with a cue to check the bottom of the page for the name.
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Jones
Luttrell Boy Wins At Vandalia Trapshooting Event
Philip Luttrell, 16, son of Mr and Mrs Ralph Luttrell of Alexandria and grandson of Mrs Howard Luttrell of Route 2, won the junior grand American handicap trapshooting championship at Vandalia Ohio last week by breaking 99 of 100 targets.
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Philip Luttrell
Ralph Luttrell
Alexandria
Howard Luttrell
Route 2
Winchester
Vandalia
Ohio
College Football Moves On Scene
College football opened practice amid new issues as the Korean War shadow and TV expansion loom. The Big Ten and Notre Dame delay start until September 6, with speculation the draft could affect rosters. Southern schools cited for NCAA Sanity Code violations faced scrutiny and possible sanctions.
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Will Grimsley
New York
Ung
Eridgear
Oi] Hodges
Notre Dame
Sam
NCAA
Deep South
Dixie Powers
North Carolina
North Carolina State
Virginia
VMI
VPI
Citadel
Maryland
Boston Col
Midget Races At Winchester Airport Speedway Sunday
Midget auto races at Winchester Airport Speedway Sunday will award trophies to the von Offe and the fastest driver. Local entrants include Carl Bring Shorty Bowers Doug Ba and others such as Eckerd Gordon Keegan Wilson and more are expected.
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Winchester Airport Speedway
Carl Bring
Shorty Bowers
Doug Ba
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Joe Reichler
Tiel
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Ted Williams
Ken Silverstri
Dick Sisler
Hugh Fullerton, JR
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Jim Lee Howell
Jim Lee
Kelly Mote
Detroit Lions
Mote
Jones Boy
Branner's
Ila
Century Electric Iron
Norrow
Branner’s
Dress Sox
Branner's Sport Shop
W. Boscawen St
Charming Chaffee
Luttrell Boy
Clarke County Wildlife Association
Berryville
Allen Lot
Elizabeth Mallory
Mulvey's Haberdashery
J Molden Electric CO
Sas
Bloro
West View
Thriftmaster
Molden Electric CO
S. Loudoun ST
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