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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 30, 1947

Page

3

Derby Trials Hint at Star Reward and Phalanx Showdowns

In Louisville on April 30 Derby hopefuls Star Reward and Faultless clashed in a trial mile with Star Reward closing fast to edge Faultless. Phalanx, the Virginia star, drew attention as a tough runner, while Master Mind eyed as potential 13th starter. Double Jay faded to fifth and Cosmic Bomb weakened to third as Derby discourse centered on who may deny the favorites.

Star Charlie Fisher Detroit Vinia Isabel Dodge Sloane Double Jay Delaware Joe Louis Cosmic Bomb

Victory Ointment Promises Quick Relief for Itching Skin

Lightweight ad copy touts Victory Ointment as safe for babies and children and developed for soldiers. It claims rapid relief from eczema psoriasis athlete's foot and rectal itching and lists Winchester retailers selling jars and tubes.

Winchester Byer's Rhodes Brooks Rexall Baker's Silco

Stephens City Nine Keeps Slate Clean in 9-6 Victory

Stephens City High School defeated Boyce High 9-6 to stay undefeated and stay within striking distance of Gainesboro. Rickard and Hudson pitched well but support in the field fell short. Stephens City committed 10 errors while Boyce had 2. Bailey led with two hits including a home run, joined by Hawkins and Weir with additional four-baggers.

Stephens City High School Boyce High Gainesboro Rickard Hudson Boyce Stephens City Bailey Hawkins Weir

Major League Leaders and Standings Across Leagues

Major League leaders include DiMaggio Boston with 11 runs and 15 hits, Keller New York 10 RBIs, Mullins Detroit 6 doubles, and York Keller Seerey Williams-Cullenbine tied for 3 homers. National League leaders feature Walker Brooklyn batting .441 and Rowe Philadelphia 3 0 1.000 winning. Yesterday’s results show several matchups with several rain postscinders and a Brooklyn 10 Chicago 6 win.

Dimaggio Boston Keller New York Mullins Detroit Philley Chicago Yale Philadelphia York Seerey Cleveland Williams Cullenbine Wright Reynolds Bevens Johnson Kramer St. Louis Hudson Washington Walker Brooklyn Gustine Pittsburgh Elliott Mize Galan Cincinnati Lamanne Russell Verdan Adams Rowe St.Louis New Lk. Pet Pitsburgh Battery Agers Warren Spahn Brayfour Arove

What is a journeyman in skilled trades

A journeyman is a skilled trade worker who has completed an apprenticeship and earned the right to work independently. They possess solid, proven abilities but are not yet a master in their craft.

Washington and Lee tops Davidson 10 to 2 in SSC clash

Nelson Newcomb pitched Washington and Lee to its first Southern Conference baseball win at Lexington over Davidson 10 to 2. Brian Bell Jr led the Generals with two singles and a double, while Fred Vinson drove in runs. Bridgewater edged Randolph-Macon 5 to 4 at Bridgewater.

Nelson Newcomb Washington and Lee Lexington Davidso Generals Brian Bell, Jr Bell Fred Vinson Old Dominion Bridgewater College Randolph Macon Bridegwater Eagles Emory and Henry University of Tennessee Emory Bridgewater Jackets University of Richmond Wake Foresta Deacons Bill Butler Richmond William and Mary Univerity of Virginia Williamsburg Indians Stan Magdziak Tribe Virginia Gus Tebell Wil Neal Wade Cavaliers Davidson VMI Hampden-Sydney Lynchburg College Virginia Tech Roanoke College Bridge

Local college teams schedule matches and meets

Ney's tennis team plays Lynchburg College at Lynchburg. William and Mary's track team engaged Apprentice School at Newport News. Washington and Lee golfers go to Charlottesville to take on Virginia.

Ney Lynchburg College Lynchburg William and Mary Newport News Washington and Lee Charlottesville Virginia

Winchester Cleaners Fall Short In Tight League Match

In a hard fought game Winchester's Peoples Cleaners lost 1738 to 1729 to Westminster. Westminster's Pete Smith top scored with a 384 set while Kenny Lineburg led Winchester with 365. O'Sullivan Plant totaled 1578 for Westminster as league leaders edge toward first half win amid remaining matches.

Winchester Pete Smith Westminster Kenny Lineburg O'Sullivan Plant Lions Club No. Va. Power Co O'Sullivan

Star Tannery Wins Practice Game

Star Tannery defeated the North Mountain baseball club 10 to 6 in a Sunday practice. Himelright and Peer pitched for Star Tannery while Clem and Rickard worked for North Mountain. Cather and Keller hit triples for North Mountain. Next Sunday North Mountain hosts Gore at 2 30. A washing machine was given away at a North Mountain club party to Mrs Martha Holtsman of Rt 1 White Post.

Star Tannery North Mountain Himelright Peer Clem Rickard Cather Keller Gore North Mountain Baseball Club Martha Holtsman Rt. 1 White Post

Ghost Plane Mystery Plagues England Radar Sightings

London reports a midnight ghost plane detected by radar coming from the east and speeding over East Anglia at 400 miles an hour or more. The RAF calls it slightly mysterious while night fighters fail to intercept, with no seen return journey to the continent.

London Royal Air Force East Anglia England RAF

Palestine through conquerors across centuries

The passage traces Palestine being driven from Jews by Romans in the 1st century A.D. and later invaded by Arabs in the 7th century. It notes Arab rule followed by Turkish dominance until World War I.

Palestine Tury Counry

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