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Trojans Defeat Wildwood, 8-6, April 25, 1954

Carver Heights Coach Hubert O. Dabney


By Olivia Crawford
Excerpt
News Of Negro Activities
Leesburg Commercial
April 25, 1954

The game between the Wildwood Green Devils and the Leesburg Trojans was a good game from start to finish.

In the first inning the Trojans scored three runs, then the Green Devils scored one in their half of the first. Hugh Brown started the game for the Trojans and pitched five innings, giving up four runs.

Henry Brown came in to relieve Hugh Brown in the bottom of the sixth. The final score was 8-6 in favor of the Leesburg Trojans.

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Olivia Crawford
Excerpt News Of Negro Activities
Leesburg Commercial 
April 25, 1954

Olivia Crawford, 115 Mike Street, Leesburg, is the new Negro News correspondent for the Leesburg Commercial. She will accept items on Negro activities from the Leesburg Are.




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