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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 10, 1946

Page

5

Perry Construction Wins Victory League Title In Tense Roll Off

Perry Construction Co edged Hershey Pints after a tied 2693 pin total in regulation. An 559 in the decisive extra game gave Perry a 57 pin margin and the league crown, with Hackney top scoring and Wisecarver supporting the final surge.

Perry Coast Perry Construction Co Hershey Perry Royal Crown Cola Rudy Rodgers Ralph Gore Brack Strode Perry Construction Bill Hackney Charles Wisecarver Hackney Rodgers Alonzo Whitlock

Bank Closing Notices for Holiday Saturday April 13 1946

Notice states banks will close Saturday April 13 1946 as a legal holiday. Paper maturing on that date may be paid Monday April 15 1946. Merchants National and Shenandoah Valley National Bank report holiday closings and indicate cashiers J H Yost Harold G Brown and John I Sloat overseeing notices.

Eee — Merchants National Nk Shenandoah Valley Nat Harold G. Brown Commercial and Savings Bank John I. Sloat

Evening Star Ladies League Championship Recap and Berryville Victory

Berryville clinched the 1945-46 Evening Star Ladies League title after a tight pins battle with Hershey Pints in a deciding frame. Key players include Helen Berry Helen Elsen Edith Ritter and Joyce Davis plus Anna La Velle and Virginia Shenk contributing to Berryville’s first league crown.

Berryville Winchester Helen Berry Helen Elsen Edith Ritter Joyce Davis Virginia Shenk Anna la Velle Worth’s Ripley Construction Hershey Erry Fred Yelfot Ershey Evening Star Ladies League Dorothy Allen Corinne Carskadden

Giants Deny Interest in Owen and Seek Balance in Lineup

New York Giants owner Horace Stoneham says the club is not pursuing Sonora Owen despite a Brooklyn for sale sign. He notes Giants are seeking pitching help a right hand hitting outfielder and a utility infielder while defending Sid Gordon and stressing need for balance in a left heavy outfield. Stoneham mentions negotiations with three NL clubs but offers no specifics.

New York Horace Stoneham New York Giants Brooklyn Sonor Ey Owen Ajors Stoneham Walker Cooper St. Louis Cardinals Owen Giants Mel Ott Babe Young Jesse Pike Williard Marshall Johnny Rucker Sid Gordon Polo Grounds Rea

Reserved Seats Sold For Opener In Washington

All reserved seats about 25000 have been sold and an overflow crowd over 30000 was expected for Washington's opener against the Boston Red Sox next Tuesday. Washington reported a season sellout, the first in the majors.

Washington Boston Red Sox

Virginia Tech Caps First Win in Baseball

Virginia Tech defeated National Business College of Roanoke 12 to 7 to earn its first win in three starts. Dave Poole of Stony Creek led the Gables with a home run and Bill Kean of Woodbury Heights added a circuit clout as Tech plated six runs in the second inning and went scoreless in only three frames.

Blacksburg Virginia Tech National Business College of Roanoke Dave Poole Stony Creek Tech Bill Kean Bler Woodberry N. J Techmen

Yellow Jackets Triumph Over Randolph-Macon 28 to 0

Ashland Virginia April 1 Atlantic Christian College of Wilson North Carolina routed Randolph-Macon 28 to 0 on neutral ground. Randolph-Macon managed only three scoreless innings while AC held the Tigers to five hits. Atlantic Christian totaled 21 hits in the lopsided victory.

Ashland Pi Atlantic Christian College of Wilson N. C Randolph-Macon Yellow Jackets

Strength for the Day: The smile in business relations

Earl L. Douglas D D reflects on sales reception across the country. A friendly greeting aids dealings even when customers say no. The piece urges living and working with a smile to avoid lifelong enmities and preserve plans.

Crompton's New Modern Truss Promises Comfort and Fit

A medical advertisement promotes Crompton's New Modern Truss claiming it fits ruptures of any size or location, improves circulation, strengthens weak areas, and offers ongoing adjustments and instruction for best results. It also notes suitability for large incisional hernias and post surgical ruptures with doctor consultation.

Crompton E. R. Crampton

School Boy Harts Second No-Hitter

Harrisburg April 10 Charlie Aurandt a 17 year old William Penn high school student today was hailed in Pennsylvania scholastic sport circles for hurling his second no hit no run game. The youthful sensation in four games this season has allowed no runs in 26 innings pitched and has given up three hits walked three and struck out 57 of 86 faced.

Harrisburg Charlie Aurandt William Penn High School Pennsylvania

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