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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1940
Page
5
Abner Johnson’s Red Sox request to play Sunday games at the Park diamond clashes with The Park nine’s schedule. The piece notes options to field contests when The Park is away, or The Red Sox must rise to challenge, with other local sports items and notices scattered through.
The piece describes potential warning signs of serious health issues such as backache and leg pains. It notes concerns about kidney function and urinary changes, urging readers to seek medical evaluation for persistent or unusual symptoms.
The first annual Sports Banquet will be held tomorrow at 7 pm at the George Washington Hotel. Guest speakers include Andy Farkas, noted Redskin halfback, joined by Maryland athletic figures such as Eppley and Al Woods.
Bryan Hextall scored three goals and assisted on another while leading the New York Rangers to a 6-2 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs. The victory gives New York a two-game edge in the Stanley Cup playoff series as the teams head to Toronto for the remaining games.
Rheumatic pains may result from kidneys failing to eliminate acids and wastes. Eat vegetables and fruits, canta and milk. Use meats starches and coffee sparingly. Drink lots of soft water. Give the kidneys a gentle rest. Use a kidney aid. Ask any druggist for RAKETS. 25c back if not pleased. Locally at Bakers Drug Store.
Notice is given to the shareholders of Union Bank of Winchester that the annual meeting will be held at the banking house in Winchester Virginia 101 N Loudoun Street on Thursday April 25 1940 from 11 to 12 a m. to elect directors and conduct other business as needed. George Bushnell cashier signs the notice dated March 28 with legal notice stamps.
Local bowling results show Brown's 133 game high and Scully leading with a 358 set. Teams Bell Clothes Fries Grocery United Food Natl Fruit dominated the high team marks, while individual and team totals crowned top performers. In memoriam notices close with a wife's remembrance by her husband and family.
In Augusta on April 4 Craig Wood and Gene Sarazen were drawn together for the Masters opening round. The two 38 year olds, famed for past feats including Sarazen’s 15th hole double eagle in 1935, were seen as a colorful, well matched pairing reflecting both skill and a storied rivalry.
Bruno Mussolini, son of Il Duce and Italian Boxing Federation president, said he would try to arrange a 1942 Rome World's Fair bout for Tony Galento. He noted Galento asked to lead an Italian-American boxing contingent to Rome for the event and pledged to pursue the wish.
roundup of sports chatter notes including Indiana’s plan to tour California and end in New Orleans for the Sugar Bowl, coaching moves with Hunt to LSU, Red Sanders at Vandy, Pee Wee Reese trade talk with two clubs offering $75,000, and other brief items on golf, boxing, and football figures.
The twentieth annual Middleburg spring races are scheduled for Saturday April 13 at the Glenwood Course near Middleburg. Racing secretary Daniel C. Sands says this six card meeting should surpass prior years as weather delays kept many horses from form. The Middleburg Cup timber stakes promise strong fields with entrants like Drinmore Lad Indigo Ballast I and more, with entry closing midnight April 6.
The period of copyright is 28 years from first publication. A renewal and extension of 28 years may be granted after an application to the Copyright Office and proper registration within one year before the original term ends.
Detroit April 4. The ABC tournament shows champions rarely repeat, with no individual or team winning two titles in a row in 40 years. The closest was 1916 with a new name and one new face defending the singles title at the state fair coliseum.
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