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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 02, 1949

Page

5

Washington the Pivotal Factor in Red Sox Nats Race

Washington's cellar-dwelling Senators face 15 remaining games with Boston after a late-season stretch. Boston seeks breathing room as Mel Parnell notches his 15th win in a 4-3 Sox victory. Dodgers edge Cardinals as Branca wins 12th, while Giants surge past Cubs 11-3.

Joe 2Eichler Associated Press Washington New York Yankees Cleveland Indians Senators Red Sox Boston Will Harridge Yankees Indians Mel Parnell Clevland Bob Lemon Lemon Ted Williams Brooklyn Dodgers St. Luis Pittsburgh Pirates Cardinals Boston Braves Ralph Branca Pirates Ralph Kiner Ernie Bonham Murty Dickson Warren Spahn Sauer Bob Elliott Hele Enoslaughter Cent St. Louis Browns Karl Drews

Dillinger Tops American Hitters

Dillinger climbs from fourth to first in the American League batting race with a .344 average. Dom DiMaggio moves to second at .342 while Ted Williams and George Kell drop to a tie for third at .341. Roy Sievers sits at .319, as Jackie Robinson leads the National League at .364 over Enos Slaughter .328.

Jackie Robinson Brooklyn Jackie Enos Slaughter St. Louis Cardinals Robinson Slaughter Cardinals al Schoendienst New York Giants Marshall Thompson Bob Dillinger St. Louis Dillinger Boston Dom Dimaggio Ted Williams Detroit George Kell Roy Sievers

Police Court Cases Heard by Judge John Rice

Police court sessions heard by Judge John Rice include multiple defendants charged with drunkenness and related offenses. Names such as Willy Pierce Herman Adams Jerry Coleman Floyd J Jackson John A Garland Melvin Shipe John Kirk Thompson Cliff Lofton Paul Lee Jackson appear with fines from 9.25 to 15.25 dollars and one case with 30 days suspended and costs.

John Rice Willie Pierce Upperville Herman Adams Mt. Falls R Jerry Coleman E. Pall Mall St Floyd J. Jackson N. Kent St John A. Garland Brucetown Melvin Shipe Cameron

In Winchester A Good Suggestion for Summer Shoppers

A Winchester shopper guide advises saving time and money this season with practical tips. Local merchants highlight value deals and quick errands to ease summer purchases for residents and visitors.

Winchester

Major League Standings and Yesterday's Results

American League lead is held by New York 60 wins 35 losses with Cleveland and Boston close. National League shows St Louis 58 6 04 and Brooklyn 57 38 600. Yesterday New York beat Chicago 11 3 and Boston shut out St Louis 4 0.

WLG Pet New York Cleveland Boston Detroit Chicago Fs Washington Louis St. Louis Brooklyn Philadelphia Pittsburgh Cincinnati Chicago Bobby Thomson Giants Chicago Cubs Ralph Branca Dodgers Pittsburgh Pirates

Scare Advertising In Polio Probed By Official

A National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis official says some insurers use scare tactics in polio insurance ads. DeForest Mellon, treasurer of the Cuyahoga county chapter, condemns insinuations that accepting aid from the foundation means being a charity case.

National Foundation For Infantile Paralysis DeForest Mellon Foundation Cuyahoga County National Foundation

Before You Leave On Your Vacation BE SURE YOUR PETS ARE CARED FOR

Community advisory warns residents to arrange pet care before travel. Local officials urge planning with trusted caretakers or boarding facilities to ensure animals receive daily meals, water, and supervision during absence.

Special Grand Jury May Lift Killing of Radio Commentator

A special grand jury may be convened in Alice Texas to investigate the killing of radio commentator W H Mason. County Attorney Homer E Dean says the court would welcome the move and L Broeter 79th district judge is considering the session. The examining trial for Deputy Sheriff Sam Smithwick 60 is set for today on murder charges.

Alice Tex Homer E. Dean W. H. Mason L. Broeter Dean Sam Smithwick Smithwick Mason

Extension of Stay of Execution Asked in Virginia

Richmond August 2 Counsel for seven Martinsville Negroes sentenced to death for rape of a white woman asked Governor Tuck to extend stays of execution for 30 days. Governor had granted reprieves on July 5. four men delayed from July 15 to August 12 and three others delayed from July 22 to August 19.

Richmond Martinsville Tuck

Rosenberger Keeps League Lead With 7-1 Win Over Novick

Rosenberger defeated Novick 7-1 in city softball to stay tied for the league lead with Bell Clothes at 17-4. Tillotson earned the win allowing four hits with eight strikeouts. Martin took the loss after giving up 11 hits and three walks.

Bell Elks Whitlock Rosenberger Lumber Corp Rock Paul Bill Lee Ed Burch Alonzo Whitlock Emmart Burch Lee Slonaker Lewis Patton Curry Luby Davies Hensley H. Luby Chase Ks— Bailey Swisher Ritter Corrigan Tusing Ebert Rf Carper Gillespie Snider Rosenberger Novick Bell Clothes Tillotson Martin

Keep Up With the Home Town News

Community paper promotes home town coverage and a vacation delivery offer at two dollars per week.

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