Virginia Woolen Softballers Edge Rosenberger in Playoff Battle
Virginia Woolen beat Rosenberger 5 3 to narrow the championship series lead to two games to one before a large crowd. Mayor Clowe and city officials attended a long dedication ceremony for Winchester’s lighted softball diamond, praising the recreation program and field. Ernie Burch led the Woolen attack with three hits, driving in runs and keying the late rally, as Patton’s squad pulled ahead in the sixth.
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Indians Push Playoff Bid as Red Sox and Yankees Falter
Cleveland’s hot streak keeps them half a game behind the leading Red Sox and a half-game ahead of the Yankees as the pennant race tightens. Joe Gordon drove in three runs on his 29th homer and sparked four double plays in a 6-3 win over the Athletics, with Boston and New York each winning earlier.
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Phillies, Red Sox Top Opponents in Doubleheaders
Del Ennis hit his 29th and 30th home runs driving in five as the Phillies swept the Pirates 5-2 in a doubleheader. Mickey Harris scattered four hits to beat the Tigers 7-2 and protect an early lead for Boston.
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Handley Opponents Open Season with Early Wins
Three District 5 high schools posted football victories over the weekend. Lexington defeated Bedford 27 to 7, Clifton Forge beat Central 18 to 6, and Covington relied on a strong air attack to topple Summerville.
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Handley Faces Three Winners Later In Season
West Virginia 126 notes Handley’s meetings with all three winners as the season progresses. The article mentions the massive scale of smoking with an estimate of 250 billion cigarettes consumed annually.
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