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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 08, 1950

Page

9

Ferrier Extends Masters Lead Into Third Round

Jim Ferrier and Ben Hogan headline a tight Masters field as Ferrier holds 137 after two rounds and Hogan sits 141. Demaret and Lawson Little follow in pursuit while Spears and Riegel stay within striking distance. Card is Kentucky’s state bird noted.

Ferrier Hogan Augusta Jim Ferrier Ben Hogan Little Ben Texas Jimmy Demaret Ojai Calif Lawson Little Monterey Herchel Spears Huntsville Ala Skee Riegel Tulsa Okla Henry Picard Cleveland Sam Snead White Sulphur Springs W. Va Bryan Nelson Roanoke Reigel

Masters reunion recalls Jones Ross iron shot memory

At Augusta the Masters brings Bob Jones and his former caddie Luke Ross together for a 15 year reunion. The moment recalls Jones 1923 playoff iron shot, while Stewart Maiden reacts by striking Luke with a hat. Claude Harmon cards an eagle. Charlie Coe climbs the 12th. Booneville earns multiple trophies in state, junior college events.

Hugh Fullerton Augusta Bob Jones Luke Ross Luke Cleveland Bob Jones Bobby Cruickshank Cruickshank Stewart Maiden Bobby Maiden Ross Claude Harmon Charlie Coe Booneville Miss

Dixie Relays Open at Legion Field in Birmingham

About 1,000 athletes from 27 colleges and universities and around 30 high schools competed in the Southern Relays at Legion Field. The third annual event promised a record assault on marks on a fast metropolitan track.

Birmingham Ala

Junk proves unsinkable Hong Kong shipboard tale

A Hong Kong Standard correspondent aboard a Nationalist warship describes attempting to sink a Communist junk bound for Shanghai. After holes were hacked, oil poured, and shells fired, the vessel stayed afloat and steamed past the junk, which buckled but remained smoldering.

Hong Kong Hong Kong “Standard Shanghai

Spring training notes mix of stars and hopefuls hit the field

Bobby Brown joins the New York Yankees for a spring game in New Orleans as Carl Furillo leads Brooklyn with multi hit night in Atlanta. Luke Easter and Joe Haynes draw attention in Cleveland and Washington clouds while Boston and Chicago prep for early-season tests.

Associated Press New Orleans Bobby Brown New York Yankee Tulane Yanks Atlanta Carl Furillo Brooklyn Dodgers Brooks Carl Joe Hatten Dodger

Local Bowling Standings and High Scores From Thursday Night

Across The Headpin leagues see American Legion and Home Beneficial Life Ins fight as Lions Club tops B and S Poultry. High marks include Charles Herrell 131 and Jimmy Livengood 136 in individual game tallies. O Sullivan Plant edges Elliott Motor Lines two of three. Team totals feature Payless Market 1553 and Sarah Zane Fire Co 557 game leaders.

Ed Clevenger Sarah Zane Fire Co Benif Life Ins O'Sullivan O'Sullivan Plant Charles Herrell American Legion Benificial Life Insurance B & S Poultry Allen Hawthorne

Swallows Return On Schedule To Folsom Prison

Folsom State Prison officials claim swallows arrive on the same punctual schedule as at Mission San Juan Capistrano. Associate Warden W J Ryan notes the birds nest under the prison cannery eaves and within rock pockets of the quarry,26 years in the role described.

Folsom Calif Mission San Juan Capistrano Amazon Folsom State Prison California W. J. Ryan

Badge mix up in patrol badge swap leads to embarrassment

Detective Leo Hogg stopped a car for a license and flashed his badge. He realized it was not his detective badge but a nickel plated school patrol badge. The incident followed his son Richard, 14, switching badges with him.

Buffalo N. Y Leo Hogg

Michigan State Baseball Announces Annual Spring Training Tours

Since 1926 Michigan State baseball has held annual spring training tours with exceptions during war years, continuing a long tradition of pre season warming activities and practice travel for the team.

Michigan State

Spotlight On Local Sports by Eustace Florance

Charles Lee Aikin 51, a retired Navy commander, leads Winchester Recreation Department fundraising and programs. His career spans Navy service in two wars, multiple sports, and civic duties from tennis to art classes. He lives at 208 West Boscawen Street with wife Ruth Carter and mentors youth through parks, pools, and community events.

Doug Bailey Winchester Jalopies Doug Hagerstown Hybla Valley Ronny Cash Kermit Batt Charles Lee Aikin Navy Winchester Recreation City Civic Gaca Atkins Ruth Mildred Carter Baltimore Benial Virginia Panhandle W. Va W. Boscawen St Aikin Robert CCNY New Hampshire Aikins Snag Sargent AAUW Jr. Board of Trade Winchester Hobby Show Armory Winchester Park Alkin Handley First Baptist Church

Fall standouts mix in Grapefruit League exhibition counts

AP writer notes early spring training standings across both leagues. Cincinnati leads the National League with 15 wins, Detroit tops the American League at 11 wins, while Dodgers show 16–6 overall including nine minor league wins. Detroit and Cincinnati show strong showings against league opposition.

Dallas Tex Granny Hamner Philadelphia Phillies South Fort Worth Detroit Cincinnati Red Rolfe Tigers Pet Philadelphia Cleveland St. Louis New York Boston Chicago Washington Brooklyn Pittsburgh Ae Dodgers Broo Dodgers

Fire units respond to false alarm on S Kent Street

At 10 04 p m Winchester fire trucks answered an alarm on S Kent Street but found no fire. Smoke from a chimney is believed to have caused the alarm misfire.

Winchester S. Kent St

Community figure Aikin serves multiple service groups

Aikin maintains active involvement with the local Exchange Club and VFW while also holding membership in the American Legion. He is acknowledged as an honorary member of the Rouss Fire Company, reflecting broad community service.

Aikin Local Exchange Club VFW The American Legion Rouss Fire Company

Farmers May Have Heifers Vaccinated At Livestock Field Day

Farmers with heifers six to eight months old can get free Bangs vaccination at the Livestock Field Day at Farmers Livestock Exchange. County Agent I. Fredstine says a minimum of 25 heifers is needed for the demonstration and calves are also needed for dehorning and pastorating. Those bringing eligible cattle should notify the county agent. The event begins at 9 30 a.m. and targets cattle, sheep, and hog producers.

Farmers Livestock Exchange I. Fredstine

Railroads Stop Free Meals for Deer in Thompson Falls

Railroads agreed to end dumping garbage in the Thompson Falls area after deer and elk were drawn to the tracks by the food, causing several hundred wildlife deaths to locomotives. The move aims to reduce wildlife fatalities and improve safety.

Thompson Falls Mont

Three Are Injured In Union Riot

In New York two anti Curran supporters were chased into a candy store and beaten unconscious as leaflets tied to the union’s national election sparked violence. Police said bottles were swung and a candy showcase smashed during the melee.

New York Joseph Curran CIO National Maritime Union NMU Curran

Daily food allowance for a man in the armed forces

The question asks for the daily food allowance in pounds for a service member. It appears to seek a historical or standard rate, likely from an old military or government document. No clear answer provided in the text snippet.

A.C. H

Tractor Owners Gather for Annual Owner Dealer Meeting

More than 350 Ford tractor owners and family members attended the Annual Owner and Dealer meeting at Bickers Motor Co Friday night. Entertainment featured Woody Carlisle's Orchestra a Benny Brown tap dance and two movies. Talks by M B Bickers dealer and by Joe Remenes and M B Reeks of Richmond covered farm topics and procedures.

Ford Tractor Bickers Motor Co Woody Carlisle Benny Brown M. B. Bickers Joe Remenes M. B. Reeks Richmond

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