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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1940
Page
5
In a casual exchange, Belmont observers question Pigeon’s preparation as old man Grove claims he pitched 15 better games than opening day’s two hitter. The roundup touches on Northwestern golfers voting Bobby Jones over Walter Hagen, Dodgers boss MacPhail backing a booze ad, and other scattered sports tidbits.
A Sunday scene in rural Cincinnati features Nixson Denton helping an elderly man fix a radio. The man recalls managing without it during winter while his wife insists it be ready for the Red games.
The report notes Seabiscuit appears relaxed as racing days wind down and describes the crowd and exhibition in Hermosillo where the Athletics and Pirates met. It highlights fan turnout from distant cities, and comments on local interest in baseball and local newspaper coverage.
Russell Potts announces Winchester Park Association seeks inter community baseball clubs from Washington Elkins and Maryland to compete opening game May 11 at Winchester or later games. He offers payments for visiting or hosting teams and urges signups for a season of club matchups.
By writ of fieri facias in the case J R Bucher v Sidney Hodgson a public auction will be held at 1 pm on April 29 1940 at the saw mill operated by Sidney Hodgson Mt Falls Virginia. Items include 4000 feet of one inch lumber 16 feet of call car bottom 1 and 2000 feet of frame mostly 4x4. Cash terms. J B Bywaters Sheriff of Frederick County VA. Coleman Dunn auctioneer.
Boston Red Sox pitchers spark the season with Grove’s two hit shutout of the Senators and Bagby’s five hit 7-0 win. Joe Foxx hit his first homer with two aboard as the club scored seven on nine hits. Di Maggio stood out defensively with three put outs and two assists starting a double play.
Treasury reports for April 17 show receipts of 11.99 million dollars and expenditures of 36.16 million. Gross debt stands at 42.61 billion, up by 8.65 million from the prior day.
Hedgesville West Virginia will be represented at the Handley stadium track meet tomorrow by its high school team. The entry brings the total of out-of-town teams to seven in a field of sixteen invited schools. The meet starts at 1 30 p m with Handley as the defending champions.
Williams leads with top scores in a roller skating event at Blue Synoco. Handley and Shell posted strong game and set scores while Hershey and Cammers contributed high total pins, with notable individual highs for Sencin diver, Williams, Shell, and E. Butsler.
Felton Wright, Ballinger Texas coach, unveils an 11-operator electric board that lights green for solid blocks and red for missed assignments. Eleven desk operators track each player's moves, with a detailed hit and miss report at game end. A demonstration game with top coaches including Matty Bell and Leo Meyer follows, aiming to curb grandstanding and boost team play.
Gene Thompson held the Cubs to five hits through seven innings as the Reds beat Chicago 2-1 in a pitching duel with Claude Passeau. Hank Greenberg powered the Tigers to a 4-2 victory over the Browns with a homer and a triple. Jim Bagby blanked the Senators, 7-0, allowing five hits for the Red Sox.
A trio of young women and their supervisor were charged for soliciting magazine subscriptions without a city license in Martinsburg. They incurred fines covering the missing licenses and were ordered to leave the city after authorities intercepted them in an Illinois licensed car. The ages listed suggested the girls were high school age.
The State Corporation Commission in Richmond authorizes an amendment to the Skyline Caverns Inc charter of Front Royal increasing maximum capital stock from 75000 to 100000. The amendment was secured by L B Dutrow secretary of the corporation.
The 1938 statement of receipts and expenses for Winchester City officers lists city compensation paid of 4250.81 and 300.00. net compensation received. advances for expense allowances. and detailed expenses including bonds, office costs, and audits totaling 10,855.
Stephens City Virginia hosts ten county championship boxing bouts at 8 o clock in the high school auditorium. The 125 pound class was eliminated, not due to fighters.
James H. R. Cromwell United States Minister to Canada declares his bid for the Democratic nomination for U S Senate from New Jersey linking to FDR era economic and foreign policy. Mayor Hague and New Jersey party leaders support him. Barbour seeks reelection on the Republican side. primaries set for May 21.
By virtue of a distress warrant for rent in the case Mrs. J. M. Orndorff vs The Men's Shop I will offer for public auction on Thursday April 25 1940 at 10 AM the entire stock of merchandise and fixtures in the store at 27 29 N Loudoun Street Winchester Virginia The stock and fixtures will be offered as a whole and separately Terms cash Taylor L Barr City Sergeant
Frederick Clarke Baseball League standings and today's schedule show Gainesboro versus Bregiees City, Berryville versus Gainesboro, with Berryville at Gainesboro postponed.
About 200 city and county children will receive a free show at the Capitol Theatre Saturday morning featuring Walt Disney's Pinocchio. Mrs. Homer Lyman and Mrs. Eulalia S. Nanny will supervise the children.
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