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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 23, 1941

Page

5

Sports Roundup embraces wide range of baseball and boxing notes

New York April 23 The Special News Service reports on bets involving Hank Leiter and promoter interstate signings for a Columbus bout Referee Arthur Donovan to assist Johnny Bulla golf scores record nine under par 61 at North Carolina course Mention of Fritzie Zivic boxing results Coach Gibbs comment on Boston start Ivy prospect Eddie Shokes Yanks or Reds sugar claims Wimbledon champ Dorothy Round Little turning pro to coach in Quebec Hugh Mulcahy pitching hopes Doc Prothow Phillies visit Boston Jack Kearns refereeing in the South Spike Nelson Yale footballers playing soccer Prof Carmichael edition of Who in Baseball on shelves

New York Special News Service Hank Leiter Rdios Buddy Knox Budy Walker Ohio Heavies AO Columbus Arthur Donovan Johnny Bulla Yes Store North Carolina Beantown Fritzie Zivic Tattle Tales Ivory Hunters Eddie Shokes Duke Yanks Reds Dorothy Round Little Seigniory Club Quebec Hugh Mulcahy Camp Evens Doc Protho Phillies Bos Spike Nelson Yale Florida Bill McKechnie Iaseus California John P. Carmichael Chicago Daily News

Decree Sought to Clear Title on Winchester Lots

In the Circuit Court vacancy a suit filed by Clara J. Burner against Unknown Heirs and Lee Burner dec d seeks a decree to remove a cloud on the title to 115 117 119 South Side West Boscawen Street Winchester Va to identify heirs at law and creditors of James Burner and for general relief. Unknown heirs or creditors must appear within 10 days after publication and a notice will be printed weekly for four weeks in the Evening Star.

Virginia Corporation Court of Winchester Clara J. Burner Lee Burner West Boscawen (Water) Street James Burner Corporation Court Evening Star Corinne Barnett

Javelin Mishap Tears Off Points Ends Pennsylvania Meet

A Pennsylvania high school track meet was halted after the top three javelin throwers shattered the spear tips on impact. Officials canceled the remainder of the event as safety concerns arose.

Pennsylvania

Gardener Must Decide Now What He Will Raise

Virginia Tech specialist L B Dietrich notes May as the moment for home gardeners to choose between producing vegetables for family use or for insect pests. He urges thorough soil prep, robust fertilization, and careful seedbed management to improve germination and yields. He covers plowing, manure, nitrate or ammonia fertilization, mulching, transplants, and row alignment, plus pest controls for cutworms ants slugs and snails using bands, bran mash, lime and insecticides. He emphasizes proper watering, root coverage, and succession planting to maximize harvests.

Blacksburg L. B. Dietrich Virginia Tech

Stephens City Defeats Boyce 5 1 in Park Showdown

Harold Pawcett limited Boyce to three singles and a double as Stephens City won 5 to 1 at the Park diamond. Richard Boyd led the Stephens City offense with a double and a triple in four at bats while M Carbaugh and Hack added power hits. Buckner relieved and Buckner struck out 12 in a complete game for Boyce. The Frederick County rivalry resumes Friday in Middletown with Stephens City visiting the high school team.

Harold Pawcett Boyce Park Stephens City Frederick Clarke Gue Glasscock Clarke County Lawrence Buckner Bob Ayler Boyd Richard Boyd Frederick Homey Hack M. Carbaugh Fawcett Buckner Colston Middletown Big Frederick Singhass H. Carbaugh Richard L. Fawcett H. Fawcett Itaes Hack Sevons Glass Buck

Dr Henderson to Meet Frederick County Teachers

Dr Ruth Henderson of the State Board of Education will meet Frederick County teachers at the general session on Saturday April 26 at 10 oclock in the county courthouse. Chairmen of study groups will report and Dr Head will discuss reports. All county teachers are expected to attend.

Ruth Henderson State Board of Education Frederick County Head

Berryville Defeats Upperville in 11-4 Baseball Tilt

Berryville High School Bobcats overwhelmed Upperville 11 to 4 led by Emmart, Childs and Rhoden power hits. Potts pitched his first game on the mound, surrendering seven walks and six hits including a Triplett homer, as Berryville built a big fifth inning and added three more runs in the sixth.

Upperville Dickey Potts Berryville High School Bobcats Emmart Childs Rhoden Rye At. Lickey Emmatt Frank Triplett Utterbach Ely Potts Berryville E. Henson Bse Houghton Oise Bere FE Genase SD Jackson Ab Rhe PO Gibson Haus A Utterback Bedov AE Cfeuror FE Kavcessss & Ood

Skeet Contest Open To All at Legates Farm

Talbot county skeet shooters prepare for the Talbot Red and Gun Club championship shoot at Legates Farm near Easton on May 3 and 4. The event is open to everyone while the Easton Elks Lodge sponsor a members only shoot. Elks teams from Maryland Delaware and Washington compete.

Easton. Md Talbot County Talbot Red and Gun Club Legates Farm Here Hugh Miller Easton

Riley Smith Named Head Football Coach At W and L

Riley Smith 29 year old former Alabama All American and Washington and Lee veteran is named head coach at Washington and Lee University in the Southern Conference. He succeeds Warren E Tilson whose resignation was submitted yesterday. Tilson had coached since 1933 and guided the 1934 squad to the conference title.

Lexington Riley Smith Alabama Smith Redskins Tilson Duke Univeristy Crimson Tide Associated Press Stanford San Francisco

Will Nominate For Byron's Seat

Baltimore April 23 Formal nomination of candidates for the vacant congressional seat of the late William D Byron will be made at forthcoming meetings by state central committees of both parties Democrats meet April 25 at the Emerson Hotel Republicans meet April 29 at the Southern Hotel Byron s widow Mrs Katherine Byron of Williamsport is designated as the Democratic candidate A Charles Stewart of Frostburg is the GOP choice Governor O Connor has set May 27 as election date

Baltimore William D. Byron Maryland Emerson Hotel Southern Hotel Byron Katherine Byron Williamsport A. Charles Stewart Frostburg O’conor

Tigers Slump Drops Them To AL Cellar

The Detroit Tigers, defending champions, plummet to the cellar with one win in five games as Hank Greenberg nears army induction. Dietrich of the White Sox four-hit them, ending 6 3, while Vander Meer flashes 12 strikeouts in Cincinnati's 1 0 win over Chicago.

Associated Press Detroit Tigers Hank Greenberg Nobby Bengals Detroit Tigers Bill Dietrich Chicago White Sox Browns Greenberg Rudy York Chicago Tiger Dietrich Vander Meer John Vander Meer Cincinnati Bill Lee Cubs Lee Sonny Prey Ival Goodman

Standings In The Majors Shake Up AL and NL Leaders

In the American League Washington leads Boston 12 to 5 while Philadelphia trails New York 6 to 5. Chicago 6 and Detroit 3 share 3rd place as St Louis 6 faces Cleveland 3 in a tight pennant race.

Washington Boston Philadelphia New York Chicago Detroit St. Louis Cleveland L. Pet St. Louis Seers New York Ee Derr W. L. Pet. G.B. New York Chicago Weer Brooklyn Cincinnati Eee Pittsburgh Aé Inn St. Las Cincinnati

Federal Reserve Loans Rise for Twenty Ninth Week

New York reports that the Federal Reserve weekly summary shows commercial, industrial and agricultural loans of member banks in 101 cities rose by 36 million for the week ended April 16 marking the 29th straight upturn. Retail buying runs more than 50 percent above last year with chain and independent stores buying heavily. Merchandising inventories are at their largest in some time signaling a possible wholesale slowdown soon.

New York Federal Reserve

Feller Warns Pitch Stealers After Opening Day Fight

Cleveland star Bob Feller warned American League stealers to stop signaling his pitches or risk injury. The 22 year old strikeout ace said no bean balls, but violent results could follow if batters attempt to gauge a curve and get a fastball instead. He aimed his ire at Mule Haas and Del Baker after their guiding signals in Chicago and Detroit.

Cleveland Bob Feller King Robert Mule Haas Chicago del Baker Detroit Haas White Sox Feller Baker Tigers Fel Bengals

Fights Last Night Draws Highlight Diverse Boxers

Boxing cards featured Johnny Flores in New York against Paul Klang in Brooklyn ended in a draw. Maxie Shapiro stopped Wishy Jones in Kentucky while Toronto’s Maxie defeated Joe Jesut vibe aire Suly in Montreal. Other bouts included Lee versus Indiana, with various decisions and knockouts.

New York Johnny Flores Houston Tex Paul Klang Brooklyn Maxie Shapiro New Wishy Jones Ville Toronto Maxie Montreal Joe Jesut Vibe Aire Suly Apea Es Barre Nanticoke Ad Lee Indiana

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