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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 11, 1950

Page

7

City Softball League Sets 1950 Organizational Meeting

The City Softball League will hold its first major organizational meeting for the 1950 season at 7 45 tomorrow in Winchester Court. Howard Holland, softball commissioner, says expected attendees include softball commissioners and managers from City and Church leagues and other interested parties. They plan to discuss league membership, sponsors, umpire rules, and player eligibility with last year’s teams, except Bell Clothes, likely returning.

Winchester Howard Holland Holland Umps Bell Rosenberger Lumber Corp J. W. Arthur Insurance Plumly Lumber Corp Royal Crown Cola Novick Transfer Co VFW Elks and Moose Lodge

Beagle Club Plans Grow From Local Spotlight

Local beaglers Eustace Florence C B Mallory and Leslie D Kline discuss forming an AKC club in the area and inviting prospective members to join beagle trails in Hagerstown. Bill Mallory placed second at Harrisburg with Rock-A-Bye Becky earning 30 dollars. Sam Ensogna teases two new White Sox prospects and holds practice at 5:30 pm with possible starter lineup. The piece ends with a question about Salt Lake irrigation and a brief note on the Great Salt Lake bridge length.

C. B. Mallory Leslie D. Kline Hagerstown Bill Mallory Harrisburg Rock Becky Howard Bunker Hill Beagle Sam Ensogna Winchester White Sox Sam Ensogna Sox Sam Purtlehaush Buck Baker

Butts Sees Tough Georgia Schedule After Spring Practice

Athens coach Wally Butts spoke after spring drills about a hard squad schedule led by quarterback Mal Cook. He noted players trained five weeks, faced exams and a spring holiday, and that Georgia Tech Boston College and St Mary’s loom as tough opponents in a challenging season.

Athens University of Georgia Wally Butts Frank Leahy Wally Bobby Dodd Georgia Tech Pennsylvania Ohio Butts Boston College St. Mary’s Jimmy Phelan Mal Cook

Georgia Beats Auburn In Ten After Comedy Of Errors

Georgia rallies from a 3 0 deficit against Auburn with two out in the ninth as misplayed plays let two runs score. A later miscue by the first baseman adds another run and Georgia wins in the tenth. Bucky Harris cites Enos Slaughter as a timeless American hero and model professional.

Georgia Auburn

Daily Crossword Across Clue Pack

Puzzle listing across clues with definitions for grate footway files Indians fruit port aloft supports open poet fox y flexible entry for various crossword hints and solutions including animals shells and legal terms with abbreviations and archaic forms and yesterday’s answer noted for reference

Braz Cobalt Sym

Dodgers Farm Milliken Out Yanks Hospitalize Henrich

Dodgers cut prospect Bob Milliken from the squad due to pitching troubles. Hank Wyse gets a second chance tonight against the Senators. Panoply of spring training notes across cities report injuries and roster moves involving Dodgers Yankees Giants and Braves.

Dodgers Farm Milliken Yanks Henrich Associated Press Asheville N. C Burt Kotton Dodgers Ralph Branca Rex Barney Vero Beach Brooks Bob Milliken Shotton Montreal Charlotte Hank Wyse Washington Senators Connie Mack Philadelphia Athletics Wyse Chicago Cub Orlando

Browns Claim Young Lefty Sleater On Waivers

The St. Louis Browns claimed pitcher Louis Sleater from the New York Giants on waivers. Sleater, 22, born in St. Louis and residing in Baltimore, has been in organized baseball since youth but saw little action until this season.

Austin, Tex Louis Browns New York Giants Louis Sleater St. Louis Baltimore

Legion Auxiliary Meeting Tonight With Pan American Talk

The American Legion Auxiliary meets at 7:30 tonight at Mrs. Henry Brown’s home 215 W Cork St. Lt Commander Robert Goodloe Harper from the State Department in Washington will address Pan American countries.

Vines on Brick Chimney Do Not Always Cause Damage

Vines growing on a brick chimney do not necessarily cause disintegration if the chimney is well constructed. A careful examination from time to time will reveal the vines' effect and any needed maintenance.

Detroiters Edge Rangers In Stanley Cup Play

Detroit defenseman Leo Reise scored twice and required 12 stitches in the semifinal round as Detroit faces the New York Rangers in the opening of the championship series. Detroit held 12 5 favorites status while New York, coached by Lynn Patrick, was viewed as capable of snatching the cup.

Detroit Leo Reise New York Rangers Detroiters Lynn Patrick New York

Theft Suspects Waive Extradition in New Ton Jewelry Case

Two men linked to jewelry thefts totaling about $80,000 in Newton Massachusetts waived extradition and were turned over to Newton authorities. Ernest Skalberg Jr. 22 Roxbury and Rudolph Garnett 24 Richmond Virginia were arrested March 31 on illegal weapon charges later dismissed. detectives had $25,000 in jewels. Both defendants appeared before General Sessions Judge George L. Donnelan to waive extradition.

New York Newton Mass Ernest Skalberg Jr Roxbury Rudolph Garnett Richmond Massachusetts Distri General Sessions George L. Donnelan

UCLA Bruins Set PCC Southern Division Scoring Record

UCLA racked up 711 points over 12 PCC games to become the highest scoring club in the Southern Division history, marking a notable offensive achievement for the team this season.

UCLA

Lacking Pitchers Senators face AL cellar risk in 1949

Washington needs a major trade to salvage its thin pitching under new manager Bucky Harris. Rae Scarborough is the only bright spot among pitchers, but the Senators require bulk and may target the Yankees for expendables like Fred Sanford Don Johnson Clarence Marshall Spec Shea and catchers. Hudson injury worsens odds as Washington sits near the bottom awaiting cutdown time May 18.

Charlotte N.C Washington Senators Bucky Harris New York Boston Rae Scarborough Washington Bucky Yankees Fred Sanford Don Johnson Clarence Marshall Spec Shea Eddie Robinson Scarborough Mickey Grasso al Evans Sid Hudson Hudson Birmingham Harris Dick Weik Joe Haynes Mickey Harris Mickey Robinson A Dozar Sam Dente Eddie Yost Sherry Robertson George Genovese Hollywood St. Louis Browns Senators

Winchester Sites to Highlight Garden Week in Virginia

The Richmond Times Dispatch Magazine section will feature Garden Week in Virginia this Sunday. Eleven Winchester and Clarke County homes and three churches are included.

Richmond Times-Dispatch Virginia Winchester Clarke County

Boxers Battle for Vacant AAU National Titles in Boston

As round after round unfolds in Boston area rings, 56 boxers will be eliminated before midnight while 105 entrants from across the United States and Hawaii remained in the running for vacant national AAU crowns at the 62nd championships. The tournament continues amid questions of symbolism on currency and official authority noted in sideline discussions.

Boston Hawaii

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