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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 29, 1941

Page

5

Sports Roundup From The New York Globe April Roundup

New York April 29 round up notes various sports items. Oklahoma U football draft gains interest for Lus ter’s squad. Whirlaway defeats Bote in one notable race last year with specific jockeys. Boxing commission plans license revocation for consistent losers. Notre Dame star Steve Jazwick injured in scrimmage. Col umbia eyes Forest Evashevski replacement for Tom Harmon biopic. Juke boxes line Joe Louis ranch rooms. Levinsky trained in Chicago era noted. Bobby Riggs linked to Presbyterian College publicity role. Eddie Shokes linked to Reds. Joliet prison gifts feature lamp from ten pin. Dizzy Dean comments on a slow ball. Tonight’s fights include Buddy Walker vs Buddy Knox. Harry Jeffre to defeat Al Brown.

New York Theo Snorty Luster Oklahoma U Whirlaway Bote Carroll Bierman Eddie Arcaro New York Boxing Commission Small Fry Man 5 Steve Jazwick Notre Dame Harry Stuhldreher Minnesota Northwestern Ohio State Columbia Forest Evashevski Tom Harmon Michigan Ed Trevor Evashevski Joe Louis King Levinsky Peg Chicago Louis Dizzy Dean Buddy Walker Buddy Knox Columbus Harry Jeffre al Brown Wilkes-Barre

Stars Prevail as Pitchers Lead MLB Wins

Yesterday's Stars highlight Whitlow Wyatt of the Dodgers holding the Reds to six hits and driving in the winning run with a ninth inning single. Al Milnar of the Indians allowed six hits in a victory over the Tigers. Billy Knickerbocker of the White Sox played superb defense at second and added two hits to beats the Browns.

Associated Press Whitlow Wyatt Dodgers Reds al Milnar Indians Tigers Billy Knickerbocker White Sox Browns

Gore Girls Beat Stephens City In Softball Showdown

The Gore Girls defeated Stephens City 26 to 19 in Gore on Friday. Eve Foreman hit the longest homer of the game as both teams played hard and the Gore squad showed a slight edge at the plate.

Gore Stephens City Frederick

Verne’s Real Name Behind Twenty Thousand Leagues

The article states Jules Verne was the pen name of M. Olchewitz, a famous French novelist, implying Verne used a pseudonym for his works.

Jules Verne R. P M. Olchewitz

Wilmington Ball Players Hurt In Wreck

Seven members of the Wilmington Delaware baseball club were treated at Page Memorial Hospital for scratches and bruises after the club’s bus left Route 211 east of Panorama and overturned down a mountain side. State Trooper E L Keyser said no one was seriously hurt and the party planned to depart by rail to Wilmington tonight, with arrival tomorrow morning. The players were returning from spring training quarters in South Carolina.

Luray Wilmington Del Page Memorial Hospital Blue Ridge Mountains E. L. Keyser Panorama South Carolina

Autos Take Heavy Wild Life Toll

Virginia researchers estimate nearly 75 000 rabbits are killed by cars each year. Data from C O Handley of the Virginia Cooperative Wildlife Research Unit shows one adult rabbit dies nightly per fifty miles of straight paved road at speeds over 40 mph, with birds, minks and weasels also at risk. Blinking lights and horn use are advised to warn wildlife.

Virginia C. O. Handley Virginia Cooperative Wildlife Research Unit Blacksburg Mr. Handley Handley

Local Notes From Gainesboro April Society and Travel

Gainesboro notes list several social visits and trips. Nat Ritter buys a building lot from Mrs. Harry Stotler. Amy Davis visits daughter Mrs. Edgar Kelso. Lynwood DeHaven of Whitacre visits aunt Mrs. Minnie Lamp. Clay Rogers and S D Rogers drive to Staunton. Nathanial Adams calls on his mother. Philpot visits Winchester on business. O P DeHaven and spouse return from Baltimore visit with Elwood Eaton family. Betty Blue visits Mrs. Minnie Lamp. Beulah Huff and Rhea Baker call on Ursal DeHaven.

Gainesboro Nat Ritter Harry Stotler Amy Davis Edgar Kelso Lynwood DeHaven Whitacre Minnie Lamp Clay Rogers S. D. Rogers Staunton Nathanial Adams George Elliott

Broker's Tip Wins Only 1933 Kentucky Derby

Broker's Tip won only that race in 1933 and did not win any other races that year.

Broker’s Tip Broker's

Dodgers Beat Reds For 7th Straight Win

The Brooklyn Dodgers edged the Cincinnati Reds 3-2 for their seventh straight victory and moved into first place The Reds had solid pitching and power with Buck McCormick homering but Whitlow Wyatt matched them with ten strikeouts and a ninth inning single to win The Indians beat the Tigers 7-2 and the White Sox joined a third place tie with a 2-1 win over the Browns

Judson Aee Associated Press Cincinnati Reds Reds Brooklyn Dodgers Dodgers Ival Poison Ivy McCormick Jim Wasdell Alex Kampouris Ernesto Natali Lombardi Ers Whit Wyatt Brooklyn Joe Medwick Harry Lavagetto Wyatt Peewee Reese Cleveland Indians Detroit Tigers Chicago White Sox St. Louis Browns

Standings In The Majors Show Cleveland Lead

Standings show Cleveland 7 to Detroit 2 with Chicago 2 and St. Louis 1 in early results. East teams include New York and Philadelphia with varying records as games today feature six matchups and listed probable pitchers.

Cleveland Detroit Chicago St. Louis

National League Yesterday's Results and Standings

Brooklyn beat Cincinnati 5 to 2 in yesterday's NL games. Standings show Brooklyn .733 and New York .667, Cincinnati .538, Chicago .400, with Boston, Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, and St. Louis in the pennant race. Today's probable pitchers listed for each series.

Brooklyn Cincinnati W. LL. Pet Ccnenasse Obtad New York Ccsseess Cccesere Boston Cvenecsonee Pittsburgh Vebecese Sunos Eee Philadhia Eure Thomson Turner Hamlin St. Louis Nahem Schumacher Chicago Passeau Lamanna Philadelphia Butcher Blanton

Boxing Results from Last Night Across Several Cities

In San Francisco Lloyd Marshall stopped ice De John in 165 rounds. Buddy Scott knocked out Johnny Hogan in Washington. Bob Montgomery stopped Nick Peters in Philadelphia. Tommy Forte outpointed Spider Armstrong in Philadelphia. Andy Ivoy won a decision over Massey in Williamsport.

San Francisco Lloyd Marshall Sacramento Ice de John Syracuse Washington Buddy Scott Johnny Hogan Palm Beach Fila Philadelphia Bob Montgomery Nick Peters Los Angeles Tommy Forte Spider Armstrong Toronto Williamsport Andy Ivoy Scranton Massey New Orleans

Spotlight On Local Sports OVAL CHANCES and Local Track Power

Local coaches weigh Belmonts for Cumberland Valley Athletic League track title. Allegany without star Jim Gaffney may struggle but Judges edge Handley and Martinsburg to lead contenders. Bowling alley deal for Jack Zimmerman falls through as plans stall.

Allegany High Cumberland Valley Athletic League Fort Hill High Cumberland Sentinels Woodstock Allegany Jim Gaffney Health C Jack Zimmerman

War News Censored Caution for Readers of The Star

Readers of The Star are cautioned that news from most of Europe is subject to censorship before transmission to the United States. The notice warns that wartime reporting may be filtered or blocked and urges reliance on official and accredited sources for accuracy.

the Star Europe United States

Jalopy Racing season opens at Winchester airport track

The 1941 Jalopy Racing season kicks off Sunday May 4 at the Bufflick Road airport Speedway. Kermit Batt, who runs the track, announces major improvements including a 4,000 seat bleacher structure, a longer wider half mile course, and safety upgrades. The Frederick County School Band sponsors the event with proceeds aiding equipment. band performance is planned on grounds. Local drivers from last season such as Kenneth Cather, Ray Shank, Jack Boyd, Glen Hammer, Bobby Boyce, Ben Fitzwater, Elmer Trenary, and Batt are expected for cash prize openings with drivers from the Eastern Jalopy Association.

Winchester Airport Speedway Bufflick Road Kermit Batt Batt Frederick County School Band Charles Hanscher Eastern Jalopy Association Kenneth Cather Ray Shank Jack Boyd Glen Hammer Bobby Boyce Ben Fitzwater Elmer Trenary

Shenandoah Valley Apple Blossom Time Poem

Poem evokes Shenandoah Valley during apple blossom season. Imagery covers apple trees in May, soft green earth, and desire to visit the region. Named author Marie Ensogna Yowell.

Shenandoah Valley

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