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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 08, 1956

Page

7

Newcombe Closes In on Second Straight 20-Victory Run

Newcombe wins his 17th of the season and eighth in a row as Brooklyn Dodgers blank Pittsburgh 3-0. He nears the NL record for consecutive shutouts and innings, while Ted Williams faces fines amid a Red Sox win over the Yankees.

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River Conditions Report for Riverton at 145 AM

The Shenandoah at Riverton measured high flow with muddy water and swift current. North Park reported muddy conditions and high levels, while the South Fork showed study high flow and turbidity.

Shenandoah Riverton North Park South Fork Studdy

Baseball Box Scores and Tomorrow's Schedule

Yesterday results list Brooklyn defeated Pittsburgh 3 0 St Louis beat Cincinnati 8 4 Philadelphia won over New York 4 3 Milwaukee 6 Chicago 1 New York 3 1 Chicago 5 4 Kansas City 4 3. two games went 10 innings Tomorrow's schedule includes Philadelphia at New York Brooklyn at Pittsburgh Chicago at Cincinnati St Louis at Milwaukee Bastion 1 New York Q 11 entries Cleveland 5 Detroit 2 Thursday slate Cleveland Chicago 1 30 Kansas City Detroit 2 00 New York Washington 1 00 Baltimore Boston 1 00

Brooklyn Pittsburgh St. Louis Cincinnati Philadelphia New York Milwaukee Chicago York Cleveland Detroit Kansas City Washington Baltimore Boston Associated Press Chicano

Babe Zaharias Doing Fine After Operation

Babe Dierikson Zaharias is reported doing fine after a Monday night operation for a blocked intestine. Her husband George Zaharias said doctors were pleased with the outcome. The sports star remains hospitalized in Galveston with a recurrence of cancer after a three hour operation, the second in three weeks.

Galveston Tex Babe Dierikson Zaharias George Zaharias

Williams Fined Five Thousand For Spitting At Fans

Ted Williams received a 5000 dollar fine for spitting toward Boston fans after a fielding error and gem in the 11th inning against New York. Owner Tom Yawkey disclosed the action after GM Joe Cronin announced it, with Williams vowing to retire if fines continue.

Boston Ted Williams Red Sox New York Joe Cronin Tom Yawkey Cronin Babe Ruth Miller Huggins Ruth St. Louis Williams Mickey Mantle Ted Yogi Berra

School's Out Warning About Street Play

Local notice warns that children will be at play near streets at all hours and urges drivers to be vigilant and cautious to prevent accidents.

Unknowns Meet In 10-Round TV Bout Tonight

A 10 round lightweight bout tonight at Chicago Stadium matches L C Morgan of Youngstown Ohio against Henry Brown of Philadelphia. The fight shown on ABC at 9 pm EST marks Browns first television appearance while Morgan arrives off 14 wins in 16 bouts and an upset win over Ludwig Lightburn.

Chicago L. C. Morgan Youngstown Ohio Henry (Toothpick) Brown Philadelphia Chicago Stadium Morgan Ring Magazine Ludwig Lightburn Cleveland

West's All Stars Face Key Quarterback Decision

Norfolk hosts the first all star high school football game with West relying on Frank Eastman and Mike Agee at quarterback. Coach Ned McDonald faces a choice between Eastman and Agee after two days of practice as Billy Skeeter and Bob Lemmon provide backups. Clyde Barnette cannot play.

Norfolk West Virginia Tommy Thompson William and Mary and Cleveland Browns Frank Eastman Hermitage Richmond Mike George Washington Alexandria Clyde Barnette Norview Thompson Billy Skeeter Woodrow Wilson Portsmouth Bob Lemmon Great Bridge Eastman Agee Ned McDonald

Brother Herman Celebrates 60th Anniversary

In Baltimore the Xaverian Brother Herman marks his 60th year in the Roman Catholic Order. Once a sprinter, he now endures arthritis and a heart condition while teaching at St. Mary's Orphanage. He inspired George Herman Ruth to adopt his middle name and remained a mentor until the coach’s death in 1948.

Baltimore George Herman Ruth Herman St. Mary's Orphanage George Ruth

Little World Series Called Off

Douglas Fisher the little league commissioner canceled the Little World Series for minors due to the Lupton squad's inability to field a proper team. National Fruit won the Ameri can minors pennant and the first game 11 to 10 as tonight's game was ruled a no contest.

Douglas Fisher Fisher Lupton Lupton’s National Fruit Pisher

California boxing probe targets top figures and licenses

A California state investigative committee urged drastic boxing reforms and called for revoking licenses of key figures. It singled out Los Angeles matchmaker Babe McCoy and promoter Cal Eaton and Oakland promoter Jimmy Murray as dictators connected to underworld figures in a gangster ridden sport.

Sacramento Calif California Goodwin J. Knight Babe McCoy Cal Eaton Los Angeles Jimmy Murray Oakland

Refuge Sunday Visitors Share Holiday Gatherings

Sunday visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Amiss Lillard included Dr. and Mrs. Ross Lillard and children from New Market, Mr. and Mrs. Gervis Grim and children from Arlington, and Mr. and Mrs. Irvin Grim of near Middletown. Marshall Shiley stayed with his grandparents, while Austin Conner attended a Laymen's Retreat at Randolph Macon Academy.

Amiss Lillard Ross Lillard New Market Gervis Grim Arlington Irvin Grim Middletown Marshall Shiley Rob Grim Austin Conner Randolph Macon Academy Front Royal Elmer Foster Joseph Horwath Gordon Keehr Ethel Conner Robert Conner Baltimore

Snider Poised to Be Dodgers Home Run King Since 1941

Jersey City N J Duke Snider surges to lead the National League home run race with 31 homers, six ahead of rivals and within six of Mickey Mantle as he returns from a slump. He eyes the crown while preparing for a night game with Pittsburgh. his .293 average reflects improvement after a rough first half.

Jersey City N. J Duke Snider Brooklyn Dodgers Dolph Camilli Dodger Snider Pittsburgh Pirates Mickey Mantle Dodgers Pittsburgh the Duke

Vacation readers seek daily Star delivery

A request to receive the Star newspaper daily at a vacation address is on file. The contact provides the vacation phone MO 2-3424 for processing and confirmation.

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