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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 04, 1949

Page

5

Stonewall faces infield concerns ahead of April baseball debut

Stonewall high school braces for its first game April 14 at Gainesboro as Bryant Harper rebuilds the infield with seven new players. Keckley returns at shortstop, Gillespie to catch and possibly short, while DeHaven and Patton anchor pitching. Outfield spots split among Lewis, Grim, Carr, and several hopefuls.

Stonewall High School Bryant Harper Stonewall Gainesboro Harper Inj Charles Gillespie Sophmore Dan Dyke Charles Patton Tommy DeHaven Allan Jobe Luth Dorsey Donald Harper She,ferd College Philip O’connell Jerry White Charles Keckley Gillespie Keckley Dewey Gillespie Aring Robert Hoover Calvin Shirley Hoover Shirley Robert Lewis Victor Grim Denver Carr DeHaven de Haven Lewis O'Connell Grim

Merriman to Start In Center Field for Reds

Lloyd Merriman, Cincinnati bonus rookie, earns daily push for Reds opening day center field. The Stanford alum trained in Tampa and returns for a second full season after leading the South Atlantic League with 44 stolen bases and a .298 average at Columbia last year.

Tampa Fla Lloyd Merriman Cincinnatti Reds Merriman Columbia S. C

Valley Airways Wins Second-Half Title in Evening Star League

Valley Airways clinched the second-half crown and the seasonal championship after taking two games from GAA No 2. Martha Kiracore led with 321 series and 114 game while Lucille Pope added a 134 in the opening game. Jewel Box upset GAA No 1 two of three to contest for second place, with Dorothy Burke top-scoring 119 in the match. Virginia Rust beat Chapman Motor Co as Polly Chapman 118 and Margaret Dunn 117 led for the losers. Virginia Dunn 116 and Judith Ritter 112 gave Jr Women of Berryville the odd game over Star Office. Frances Brengle and Hilma Lillis posted 112 as Bell Clothes crushed Caduceus 517 in team game.

Evening Star Valley's Airways Jewel Box Star Office Chapman Motor Co Va. Fruit Co Berryv 'le Bell Clothes Caduceus Ind Lucille Pope Dorothy Burke Pol Chapdian Martha Kiracore Polly Chapmann Jean Steele Mary Gailfather Loretta Sutler Helen Lafollette Maratha Kiracore Mabel Grim Valley Airways Martha Kiracofe GAA No 1 GAA No GAA Sue Bailey Ruth Rhode Isabelle Calkins Virginia ~Rust Chapman Mote Co Polly Chapman Margaret Dunn Virginia Dunn Berryville Frances Brengle Hilma Lillis

Handcuff Contest Stirs Store Interest

Molden Electric Co. stages Handcuffed Hanna contest in a store display to lure customers. Six winners have earned a chance at an electric dishwasher by unlocking Hanna. 25 contestants remain to try Saturday at 7 p.m. Names of initial finishers include Paul T. Moore and Mrs. Nellie Hill among others.

Hanna Molden Electric Co Paul T. Moore Fairmont Ave Nellie Hill Front Royal Dorothy Donald Purcell Ave Margaret Rinard Winchester M. Beale Humphreys W. Cecil St Charles Anderson Angerona Terrace

Phipps Seeks Seat in Virginia House of Delegates

Phipps, editor and publisher of the Fauquier Democrat and founder of the Eastern Breeder, announces his candidacy for a Virginia House of Delegates seat. He will face incumbent Lake Triplett of Marshall.

Hubert B. Phipps The Fauquier Democrat Eastern Breeder Virginia House of Delegates Lake Triplett Marshall

Daily Crossword Across Ten Clue Grid Reveals Answers

A crossword puzzle centered on clues numbered across and down. Entries include mast on top coin Turk a young salmon ravine employs for wages and more with several theme lines and varied word lengths.

City table tennis tournament set for April 8 to 11

Winchester hosts a city table tennis tournament April 8 to 11 with eight seeds led by Paul Plumly of Plumly Lumber. Joe Briggs, commissioner of the netmen, says open to league and unattached players. matches at 7 30 p m at Virginia Ave school. Entry blanks due April 6 in the Recreation office.

Winchester

Golfers Qualify as Six-Club League Formed Including Fairfax

Fairfax joins a six club golf league with Front Royal starting team qualifying rounds set to close May 1. Other league members include Winchester Purcellville Martinsburg and Frederick along with Fairfax and Front Royal.

Fairfax Front Royal Golf Club Front Royal Winchester Purcellville Martinsburg Frederick

Sacred Heart dominates table tennis meets in singles and doubles

Sacred Heart defeats Loudoun St. Presbyterian No. 2 9-0 in singles and 4-2 in doubles to lead singles race as Plumly Lumber beats Northern Virginia Power 8-1 in singles and 5-1 in doubles. LSP No. 1 defeats Handley Judges 7-2 in singles and 6-0 in doubles. Handley Judges forfeited final doubles. NVP vs Plumly Lumber sees Plumly win several close sets. Sacred Heart vs LSP No. 2 features close singles wins and strong doubles for LSP duo.

Tabletennis Virginia Ave Sacred Heart Loudoun St. Presbyterian No Plumly Lumber Northern Virginia Power NVP LSP No Handley Judges First Baptist Handley Loudoun St. Presbyterian Anderson Connor V. Yates LSP F. Briggs Stuart Barnett Jipp Plumly Rush St. John Holland Uly D Plumly J. Briggs McCarthy Cather Father Heye G. Heitz I. Strum D. Robinson Itxitz G. Hz LSP Lok F. Strum E. Lillis M. Robir D. Rob Inson R. Strum INGS Co. I Plumly. Lumber

Hampden Sydney Tigers surge in state college baseball race

Hampden Sydney Tigers ride a three game win streak and sit undefeated in this season's start. Bridgewater opens against Hampden Sydney in a Little Six clash while William and Mary starts Southern Conference play at Davidson. Virginia Tech shutout NC State 6 0 as Calvin Schadel pitched five innings of six hit ball.

Richmond Hampden-Sydney Tigers Bengals University of Richmond Bridgewater William and Mary Davidson Lynchburg College Roanoke College Michigan Virginia Tech North Carolina State Calvin Schadel Gobblers Tech

Save Travel Time and Taxes Shop in Your Home Community

A local shopper urges residents to save time and taxes by buying within their own community. The appeal highlights shorter trips, supporting area retailers, and keeping tax revenue circulating locally.

McCarthy Drops Dropo for Sox Opening First Baseman

Rumors say Joe McCarthy favors Walt Dropo out as Boston’s first baseman while Billy Goodman aims to return to first base on opening day. Dropo struggles with curves, leaving Schacht skeptical about his fit.

New York Florida Joe McCarthy Walt Dropo Red Sox Billy Goodman Dropo al Schacht Samuel’ Hopkins Adams Auburn N. Y Cooperstown Fred Hoo

Arrow 200th Anniversary Beer Introduced by Globe Brewing

In Baltimore at 327 South Hanover Street the Globe Brewing Co. unveils Arrow 200th Anniversary Beer to mark the birthplace of one of America’s first breweries founded in 1749 by Leonard and Daniel Barnett. The historic brick storage caves from 1749 remain in use as ownership changes over centuries continue.

America Baltimore South Hanover Street United States The Globe Brewing Company

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