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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1941
Page
5
Representative Robert L. Cough ton of North Carolina received from President Roosevelt a recommendation to modify the joint return provision in the 3.5 billion dollar tax bill to exempt earned income of husbands and wives.
Winchester Park playground juniors beat Boyce proteges 12 to 9 in a tight game. Eugene Creswell and Andy Danke pitched for Winchester as they erased an early 2-0 Boyce lead with an eleven run surge in the second inning to take control.
Notice to parents interested in kindergarten or pre school with contact phone 5857 for Crenshaw.
American League entries show Washington 4 New York 3 Boston 6 Philadelphia 5. Chicago at St Louis delayed by rain. Cleveland 2 Detroit 1 under night game. Pittsburgh 7 Cincinnati 5. Chicago 9 St Louis 2 Boston 10 Philadelphia 9. Only games scheduled.
Richmond reports by T E Clarke show ruffed grouse broods averaging four young per brood this year, up from about three last summer. The study, in its sixth year, involves the Virginia Commission of Game and Inland Fisheries, the US Forest Service, and the Fish and Wildlife Service at National Forests in Virginia.
French report says saboteurs cut railway telephone and signal lines overnight at Lyon a major railway junction. Police seek individuals who cut telephone lines near two Lyon freight stations several days earlier.
A compact list of crossword hints with definitions matching across and down entries. Includes terms from identifying same and inheritor to bird, plant care and reward.
The Pittsburgh Pirates have won two straight and push rivals toward defeat. They beat the Reds 5 to 1 to extend their hot stretch and leave NL leaders within reach of the Pirates. Lefty Vern Olsen, Bill Nicholson, and Eddie Miller figure in big moments as several teams suffer key losses.
Yesterday's Stars highlight a slate of standout performances. Vern Olsen pitched four hit ball to stop the Cardinals while Pete Fox doubled three times for Boston against Oakland. Vince DiMaggio homered for Pittsburgh as Alex Carrasquel scattered nine hits to beat the Yankees. Jeff Heath tripled with two on to help Cleveland defeat Detroit.
The Rock of Gibraltar is a promontory at the southern coast near the eastern end of the Straits of Gibraltar. It marks a key geographic point and is tied to the surrounding waters and land forms.
Dr. Homero Viteri LaFronte, in Washington over the Peru Ecuador boundary dispute, is presented to President Roosevelt by Captain Colon Eloy Alfaro, Ecuadorian minister, during a White House visit.
In Indianapolis 350 top clay target competitors begin the annual national championships. 19 year olds Patricia Laursen of Akron and Dick Shaughnessy of Dedham headline the field with past champions Smythe, Lutcher Brown and Lutcher Sr. among the notable contenders.
Mrs. Grace Woods visiting from Floral Park New York aced the 130 yard number three hole yesterday while playing with Mr. and Mrs. Sturm. It is her first ace in years and the first on the local course since 1938 when Dr. Thomas Gibson and John H Minnigerode achieved holes in one.
Nine three year old trotters three colts and four fillies contest the 16th Hambletonian at Good Time Park in Goshen New York as 25000 visitors crowd the track. Bill Gallon seeks the winner’s share of 38729 with 20365.95 prize while Brown colt driven by Lee Smith looms as the early favorite. Perpetual driven by an owner driver could not race due to illness after paying 500 starting fee. Other entries include His Excellency Ebby Gerry’s Fast Train and Merwynna Hollywood Anna Hanover Guy and more with heats set for 27 p m. B 8 7.
The bulletin notes condition levels for South Fork Clear North Fork and Muddy rivers around Riverton.
Philadelphia Aug 6 Marine officers in training at the Philadelphia navy yard select tough athletic leaders for officer roles. Colonel Cates says brawn plus brains is ideal, with 20 miles marching and combat readiness key. Among candidates are Apolskis Marquette Rue Vanderbilt Van Der Eb Harvard McClelland Yale Johnson Drake Davies Fordham Sigler North Carolina Rothemel Princeton Swinston Pitt Hughes Detroit and more than 300 varsity letter men in training. Frank Reagan of Penn is among those to join later.
In New York Albert Chalky Wright KO Paco Villa in six rounds after 126 3 4 pounds met 129 1 2 pounds in Mexico City subsequent card details. Brooklyn’s Izzy Jannazzo outpointed Cocoa Kid at New Haven, 144 1 2 to 148 1 4. Lake Baikal cited as deepest freshwater lake from 5400 foot soundings.
Anderson Tavern Lawrence Almerigi proposes to appear before the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board on Saturday August 16 1941 to obtain a license to retail beer and wine over 3.2 percent on Route 7 Berryville Pike Winchester Virginia. Beverages may be consumed on and off premises.
New York lacks day games for four straight afternoons as three major league clubs compete in a busy schedule. Phillies pitcher Lee Gassman shows high losses with low ERA, while Brooklyn scout George Uhle touts Johnny Lindell as a $100000 prospect for the Yankees. Minnesota’s Joe Mernik may miss time due to scholastic issues. Nova Louis Broadway prices open at 1-5 with the Browns and latest Yanks at 1-6. Mrs. Hayes Dansingburg wins the Minnesota Women’s title thrice in a row. Carl Snavely chosen to coach the 1941 collegiate all stars vs the Chicago Bears. Bill Gallon favored in the Hambletonian over Perpetual. hometown ties to Charlotte, N C shine.
John Kimbrough is cast as the Lone Star Ranger in Zane Grey's tale and will report for duty with the New York Yankees of the American professional football league. The team may seek more signings to fill the role.
Phil Rizzuto fuels Yankee surge while Bill Terry and Frankie Frisch pursue baseball outreach in Australia. Dodgers press for flag, Mike Jacobs returns from coast and backs Bob Pastor again. Bobby Riggs looms as a top favorite in national singles at Forest Hills.
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