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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 02, 1941

Page

3

Baseball and boxing notes from Aug news roundup

The roundup notes Milwaukee minor leaguer Myers earning a $12,000 Cubs salary and Melio Bettina weighing options for August 14 bouts, plus Hogan’s endurance push and weather affecting St Paul Open travel. It also mentions Paul Keister becoming New York Post sports editor, Ernie White’s Piedmont League past, and Eagles chartering planes for training camp.

Meecialews Service Myers Milwaukee Cubs Melio Bettina Red Burman Ebbets Field Los Angeles Turkey Thompson Preddy Corcoran Ben Hogan St. Paul

Names and Agents Involving Howard Murder Case

An agent named Howard is linked to a murder case as investigators seek the ballpark details. The report notes murder related activity and ongoing inquiries with no further names or outcomes confirmed.

Howard Murderski

Johnstown Club in Penn Association

Pete Appleton known as PWA is identified as a relief pitcher for a Johnstown club in the Pennsylvania association. The note hints at his role and initials in the context of the team.

Johnstown Club Penn Association Osee Pete Appleton PWA

Phillies Fury In National League Race Seeks Top Spot

The Phillies beat the St. Louis Cardinals 2-1 in 11 innings to narrow the lead of the Dodgers to one game. Benny Warren homered for Philadelphia as Enos Slaughter had gone hitless in the game. The Dodgers beat Chicago 5-4 with Johnny Allen credited the win.

Virginia-Bred Horse Marriage Wins Seven Straight Races

The Virginia bred horse Marriage has claimed seven straight victories. Bred by Wine late Admiral Cary T. Grayson of Upperville, Marriage is a 6 year old by imp. Strolling Player out of War Wedding. Trained by Hirsch Jacobs his latest wins at Empire City and Saratoga highlighted the strong showing by Virginia bred horses.

Virginia Admiral Cary T. Grayson Upperville Imp Laurel Delaware Park Delaware Hirsch Jacobs Ethel D. Jacobs Jacobs Empire City N. Y Saratoga Commoxion Willis Sharpe Kilmer Sundial Isabel Dodge Sloane Brookmeade

4-H Club Schedule For August 5 To 9 1941

County Home Agent Elizabeth Sprouse lists the weekly 4-H club meetings for August 5 through 9 1941. Scheduled gatherings include Hayfield and White Hall clubs at 9 30 a m, Middletown camp planning, Mt Airy and Armel clubs at school times, plus a Round Hill Friendly Grove lawn party hosted by Hilda Whitacre at Cross Junction Virginia with invitations for all members to attend.

Elizabeth Sprouse Hayfield Wodtistock White Hall Middletown Mt. Airy Armel

Yesterday's Stars Highlights From Baseball Action

Lefty Gomez pitched five hit shutout as the Yankees won. Tom Henrish slugged two home runs and two singles against Dutch. Leonard led the Senators past the White Sox with eight hit pitching. Vince DiMag drove the Pirates to beat the Giants with a bases loaded hit. Ralph Camilli contributed four hits for the Dodgers in victory over the Cubs. Johnny pitched a two hitter to beat the Braves. Vander Meer and Si Johnson starred for the Reds and Phillies respectively, Johnson held the Cardinals to two hits until the ninth, and Warren homered in the 11th for the winning run.

Brooklyn Dodgers Chicago Cubs St. Louis Bill Crouch Cardinals Philly St Johnson Phillies Johnson Enos Slaughter Dodgers Johhny Hoppions Lon Warneke Benny Warren Phils Chicago Johnny Allen St. Louis Browns Tom Drake Nashville Tom Tatum Brooklyn Cincinnati Reds Boston Braves Johnny Vander Meer Giants Pittsburgh Pirates New York Giants Vince DiMaggio New York Reed New York Yankees Tom Henrich Joe DiMaggio Associated Press Lefty Gomez Tom Henrish Yankees Gomez Henrish Leonard Senators White Sox Gin Pirates Sing Vince DiMag Ralph Camilli Dodges Cubs Johnny Braves Vander Meer Reds Si Johnson Warren

Brooklyn and Philadelphia boxers draw in New Haven bout

Fights last night feature Tommy Cross and Julie Kogan drawing in New Haven with 3-4 rounds. Oliver White outpoints Dominick Burrone in Boston, while Gene Painter defeats Boston title challenger in Philadelphia, with listings from Hazleton.

Associated Press Brooklyn N.Y Tommy Cross Philadelphia Julie Kogan New Haven Drew New York Oliver White Dominick Burrone Hazleton Gene Painter McAdoo Boston

Bee Sting Leaves Holmquist Speechless In Minnesota

Aug 2 reports from Minneapolis describe Ronnie Holmquist suffering a rapid tongue swelling after a sting by a bee resting on floss candy. The incident left him unable to speak and required medical attention.

Minneapolis Ronnie Holmquist Holmquist

U S Plans Shift from Gold to Strategic Metals

Washington reports a joint Canada United States board plans to replace a yearly 200 million dollar gold purchase with increased American buys of aluminum asbestos antimony bauxite copper nickel sulfur zinc chrome cobalt magnesium manganese mica stainless steel titanium selenium. Canadian gold production would continue but resources diverted to strategic metal output.

Washington United States Economic Defense Board United States Fort Knox Canada International Board

Virginia breeders set sights on 94 yearlings at Saratoga sale

Virginia consignors ready 94 yearlings for the Saratoga sale opening Monday. Expected receipts exceed 150000 dollars from state offerings. last year 154 head sold for 224000 dollars. Major lots come from Ellerslie Stud Morven Stud and Nydine Stables with colts by Imp. Belfonds Home Time Pompey and more.

Virginia Saratoga Old Dominion Court Manor Fie Aeiriale Consigtore Eginia Co Colin MacLeod Jr Middleburg Hering Brothers Bridgewater Blue Ridge Farm Veenan A. A. Baldwin White Post Morven Stud Charlottesville Nydrie Stables Esmont Ellerslie Stud A. S. Hewitt Kenneth N. Gilpin Boyce Leesburg Rockbridge Farm Jane Hancock Garth C. Oliver Iselin W. Plunkett Stewart the Plains Stanley L Winchester MacLeod Imp. Belfonds Home Wolf Aqueduct Blade Ridge Stud George L. Harrison Imp Hancock Night Court Manor ‘Gate Gino Dark Love Sun Lover Pompey Sir Gallahad Foray 2d Omaha Tintagel Hard Tack Gallant Fox Nydine Stables Jane Hancock Harth Ellerslie Rede

Second CPTP Class Opened Here Last Night

The Chamber of Commerce sponsored CPTP course opened last night at 7 30 with Lieut George Schecter of Valley Airways Inc extra staff Melvin Snyder and Ewn of College Park Md present. About thirty students enrolled and more are urged to attend next class Monday. The six week course covers air traffic rules meteorology and air navigation with flight scholarships awarded by grades.

Chamber of Commerce Civil Aeronautics Authority Eesa George Schecter Valley Airways, Inc Melvin Snyder E. Wn College Park C. A Lieut Scheder

O'Ryan Appointed Senior Adviser to War Secretary Stimson

Maj. Gen. John F. O'Ryan of New York veteran World War commander of the 27th Division is named senior adviser to Secretary of War Henry L. Stimson. The appointment elevates his role in national defense strategy and National Guard leadership.

John F. O’ryan New York New York National Guard Henry L. Stimson

U.S. Safety Council Reports Losses in 1940 Accident Toll

The National Safety Council’s 1940 Accident Facts reports 96,500 deaths and 9.1 million non fatal injuries. Motor vehicle crashes caused 34,500 deaths, home accidents 33,000, occupational deaths about 17,000, with total accident costs around 3.5 billion dollars.

National Safety Council United States Council

State Troopers Check Cars on Routes 11 50 and 7

State Troopers led by E. B. Mitchell and B. E. Williams with five officers conducted vehicle checks on routes 11 50 and 7 near town. They issued warnings for minor infractions such as improper lights and brakes and summonses for issues like improper tags and no operators permit, with points set up Wednesday and Thursday and repeats on subsequent days as part of a routine state program.

E. B. Mitchell B. E. Williams Culpeper Virginia

Cost to scrap US Navy ships under Washington Treaty

The total cost of scrapping ships of the United States Navy per the Washington Treaty limiting naval armaments was $272,256,610.74.

United States Navy

Warrenton Show Adds Titles in 1941 Exhibition

The 42nd Warrenton horse show on August 30 and September 1 features two new championships a Junior Championship for top junior points and a Working Hunter Championship plus a Ladies class. The program lists 46 events including the $100 Skyscraper Stake and expanded jump courses in an improved Warrenton ring. Entries close August 20 with Harold E. Smith as secretary and treasurer.

Warrenton Hunter Show of America Virginia Warrenton Ring Harold E. Smith

Thyssen Said To Have 3 Million In New York Banks

The Herald Tribune reports Fritz Thyssen, German industrialist linked to funding Hitler, allegedly holds 3 million dollars in American cash in New York banks. His whereabouts remain unclear after German assets were seized and citizenship revoked in 1940.

New York The Herald Tribune Fritz Thyssen Adolf Hitler Thyssen Hitler Switzerland Berlin South America France Germany United States Union Banking Corporation

Bank Seeks 24 Bondholders to Cash Railroad Debentures

The Commercial and Savings Bank follows a court decree to settle old county road accounts. Special commissioner Harry K. Benham found most bondholders already paid, leaving 24 Winchester and Wardensville Railroad bonds worth part of 25,446.72 dollars with 12.9 percent of face value outstanding. The bank will pay these on presentation to current holders.

Commercial and Savings Bank Winchester Wardensville Philip Williams Old County Harry K. Benham

Redsox Battle Front Royal In Local Exhibition

The Winchester league reports Redsox will face Front Royal in a preparatory game. Several players are noted as heating up for an upcoming contest as the Warren congregation pursues a strong first-half schedule.

Winchester

Bonds Bring In Cash as Outs Earn Value

The present holders aim to cash in now if possible over the bonds. The 24 outs are worth from $6.45 to each according to their denominations.

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