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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 01, 1928

Page

6

Lions Edge Kiwanis Batmen In Extra-Inning See-Saw

Hackman starred as the Lions defeated Kiwanis 4 to 3 in a five inning game that went extra innings. Key plays included Edmonds stealing bases and Sargent throwing errors as Lions rallied to lead 3 3 after four innings before securing the win with two hits in the sixth. The box scores list Kiwanis players Harris Grim Hollis Perry English Shipley Sargent and Lions Hawthorne Edmonds Jona and Hockman among others.

Hackman Kiwanis Ne Ae, Seokso Kiwanis Crim Harris Lions Hockman Edmonds Sargent Hollis Perry Hockmah English Hawthorn Kiwanis Ab Jona H Rao Hawthorne

Baseball Box Score Summary

Potts 2b Patton 3b Carper 8s Sartelle rt Hockman c Edmonds p with Potts and Hollis pitching. Ed monds allowed two runs over two innings while Potts pitched four. Hits include Edmonds two, Patton Hawthorne Grim Harris three base hits and Hockman two RBIs Perry two Hockman Harris. Umpire House.

Potts Patton Carper Seal Seene Shipley SAC En Sartelle Hockman Edmonds Hollis Harris Hawthorne Grim Perry House

Republicans Seek 4 000 000 For Fall Campaign

The Republican national committee approves a fall campaign fund of 4 006 000 dollars at a conference led by Chairman Work. James R. Nutt Jeremiah Milbank Franklin W. Fort and Herbert L. Gutterson identified as key officials. Active fundraising to start soon with many contributions already received nationwide.

Associated Press Washington Work National Committee James R. Nutt Jeremiah Milbank Franklin W. Fort Herbert L. Gutterson Nutt Republican

Man Charged In Jenkins Slaying Faces New Confession

Warrenton July 31. Humphreys Wharton, charged with the killing of Edgar Jenkins a state highway truck driver, is today held in county jail as authorities review a changed confession and pursue new leads.

Jenkins Warrenton

Whorton in Jail After Confessed Killing Details Emerge

Fauquier County jail reports Whorton, 18, initially silent about the crime but later says a prior confession was only partly true. He alleges John Adkins and Jenkins were involved in a drinking gathering when Jenkins threatened with a knife. Whorton says he shot twice, Adkins then fired, and Adkins took Jenkins’s pocketbook before vanishing. He claims a small sack containing about 8 dollars was found on the body. Memory fades after that.

Wharton Whorton John Adkins Jenkins Adkins

Maryland Won’t Stop Barrel Roller If He’s Orderly

In a bizarre note, Maryland asserts no state authority to permit barrel rolling. Secretary Winebrewer III says peaceful rolling may avoid police interference but advises obtaining cross state assurances. Inspector Henry adds no disturbance means no trouble in Baltimore, while other local notices mention Yonkers guest and Potomac Edison visitors.

Maryland Baltimore David C. Winebrewer III Tudo Alex Lackawanna N. Y Alex Buffalo Miami Winebrewer

Floods Leave 36,000 Homeless in Amur Town

Amur region city Blagoveshensk and nearby settlements report more than 36,000 homeless as floodwaters from the Amur river rise five more inches. Authorities drop circulars by air, enforce curfew to curb looting, and marshal aid despite widespread ruin.

Siberian Associated Press Blagovyeschensk Amur Siberia Wilegoe

Governor Smith notification ceremony time changed in Albany

New York Aug 1 The start time for Governor Smith's notification ceremonies in Albany on August 22 has moved from 7 to 7 30 p m eastern daylight time. The event will be broadcast nationwide through the National Broadcasting Company and Columbia Broadcasting System chains.

Associated Press New York Smith Albany National eCompany Columbia

Mr. J. H. Henry Returns Home From New York Business

Mr. J. H. Henry has returned to his home here after spending a short period in New York on business.

J. H. Henry New York

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