Gordon Nelson Wins Victory League Handicap
Gordon Nelson led the Victory League Handicap with a 97 average and 402 total pins across three games to win $20. 36 entries contested the finals as Clem Babb placed second with 398, followed by Dr. Allen Hawthorne in third with 393 and Foots Emmart in fourth with 391.
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Gordon Nelson
John’s Boys
Clem Babb
Ralph Gore
Ray Garrabrandt
Cecil Brown
Rudy Rodgers
Gordon Mcliwee
Bill Hackney
Clarence Hoover
Teddy Keller
Paul Cadwallader
Merl Slifer
Joe Allder
Alonzo Whitlock
Victory League
Winchester
Royal Crown Cola
Columbia
S. C
Bill Cobb
Lee Baking
Jack Alderson
Royal Crown
Dr. Allen Hawthorne
Allen Hawthorne
Advertising Publicizes Apple Blossom Festival
The Virginia Conservation Commission runs ads in metropolitan papers to promote the Apple Blossom Festival in Winchester on May 2 and 3. Director General Tom Baldridge announced the effort, noting publicity from radio and press should draw a record number of visitors this year.
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Virginia Conservation Commission
Winchester
Tom Baldridge
Entangled life after railways Eli W Scott leads Jasper civic duties
After 41 years as a railway postal clerk Eli W Scott retired to Jasper Missouri four years ago. He now serves as chamber of commerce peace keeper secretary of the school board notary public real estate man and director of the Saturday Afternoon Jamboree while tending a garden on the shady side of Jasper's main street.
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Jasper
Eli W. Scott
Chamber of Commerce
Buckner joins Lancaster Inter-State League and local spring play
Lawrence Buckner former Boyce high school star pitcher reports to Lancaster in the Inter-State League also featuring Hagerstown Maryland Winchester Post and Front Royal plan candidates after school ends Comerina leads Martinsburg area semi pro setup at 30 strong preparing for April games against Orange Virginia and Park rained out. Martinsburg Blue Sox seek bookings while North York club advertises via Allen Peer. Woody Woodson of West Virginia College shines in 13 0 win over Frostburg Teachers College with 18 strikeouts and four runs driven in
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Lawrence Buckner
Boyce High School
Lancaster
Hagerstown
Cane Stephens
Comer
Orange
Rent Royal
Park
Martinsburg Blue Sox
M. Ring
Race St
North York Baseball Club
Allen Peer
West 6Th Avenue
York
Shepherd College
Frostburg Teacher's College
Woody Woodson
U. S. Navy
W. Va
Elizabethtown
St. Louis Cardinal
Pittsburgh
Johnny Beazley
Harry Brecheen
Fireman
Heintzelman
Shade Cin
Joeys
Reds
Gene Hermanski
Pee Wee Reese
Boston
Brooklyn
Billy Southworth
Braves
Johnny Sain
Hal Gregg
Float Construction Headquarters Open for Parade
L B Sirbaugh announced that the J B Recher Company opened float construction headquarters in Hagerstown at Bond Street near Shenandoah Motor Company with a six man crew. One Cammer Tirey float is complete and the Princess float is about 75 percent done. Approximately 18 more floats are to be built. G R Linsey of Recher travels to find buyers. Parade Director Ralph G Hengeveld estimates 25 floats will appear, some larger than last year.
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L. B. Sirbaugh
J. 8. Recher
Hagerstown
Bond Street
Shenandoah Motor Company
L Manns
Cammer Tirey
Princesses
G. R. Linsey
Recher Company
Ralph G. Hengeveld
The Hard Way Thief Jimmies 13 Windows In Me Garage
A thief who stole $20 from Lawrence Seavey's garage forced entry by jimmied windows after bypassing one unlocked window. The incident occurred in Westbrook, Me. on April 17.
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Westbrook
Lawrence Seavey
Rheumatism Muscle Rub Now Sold at Miller's Drug
Rheumatism Muscle Rub becomes available at Miller's Drug Store and other local drug outlets. The product is advertised as relief for muscle pain and stiffness with just a small application.
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Miller's
Baseball Glamor Returns as Prewar Stars Star in Openers
The 1946 baseball season opens with Joe DiMaggio Ted Williams Hank Greenberg and Mel Ott among marquee names. Feller Newhouser and Chandler shine in major league debuts with strong crowds and exciting games across the league. Joe joins Tommy Henrick for a 5-0 Yankee win and New York fans witness a 36,472 opening day crowd at Shibe Park.
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Joe DiMaggio
Bobby Fe Feller
Ted Williams
Hank Greenberg
Mel Ott
Hal Newhouser
DiMaggio
Williams
Greenberg
Ott
Feller
Newnesse
Big Ie
Atea
Detroit Tigers
Nelson Potter
J. Louis Browns
Day
Chandler
New York Yankees
Jolning Joe
Tommy Henrick
Philadelphia
Shibe Parks
Honor able Discharge Emblem stamp on sale May 9 2046
The new three cent stamp titled Honor able Discharge Emblem will be placed on sale at Washington on May 9 2046. The release marks a ceremonial first-day issuance and invites collectors to obtain the commemorative design.
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Pagan
Washon
County Baseball League Standings and Friday Schedule
Gainesboro leads standings with 4 wins to 0 losses followed by Stephens City 5, Berryville 3 and Stonewall 3. Friday games feature Stonewall at Boyce, Gainesboro at Gore, Berryville at Middletown.
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Gainesboro
Stephens City
Stonewall
Berryville
Middletown
Boyce
Gore
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Samuel Rubel
Roslyn Heights
International
Ae Eadpin
Fountains
and Anderson Electrical Co
Westinghouse
Lydia E. Pinkham
Pinkham
Goodyear
Clarke County
Gene Miller
Martinsburne Sox
Blairton
Blairston
Parkinson
Bell
Blue Sox
Hard
BARR
Senators
Jack Hand
Associated Press
Griffith Stadium
Tex Hughson
Senator
Boston Verdict
Rogerolff
Chicago
Cleveland
Bob Lemon
Specs Dietrich
New York Giant Power
Polo
Phillies
Ernie Lombardi
Danny Murtaugh
Ron Northey
Bill Voiselle
Giants
Frederick
Frederick Clarke
Edward
van Leer
Renhens Pd Rfd
Regnum Rental
Harrisonburg
RO Hc
Pepsi-Cola Company
Long Island City
Cloverdale Spring Company
Neville, Pa
Sinclair
Braddock and
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Charles Cleveland and
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