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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 09, 1946

Page

6

Daily Crossword Clues Mixed From Across and Down

A compiled crossword list with numbered clues covering mulcts shun remnant nocturnal bird sheltered side metal piece on a shoe wall eg recess grate pale purple helmet shaped part of a flower measure of land little child periods of time warp yarn unit of work resort gain knowledge bay window man s name pertaining to the Scandinavian Bostow earth grow old determine pincerlike organ monetary unit bulg river russ signal system leg joint tiny small flow as of partridges light two wheeled wine recepted title of respect obnoxious person malt beverages river spain decay

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Rainfall Totals and Averages From Local Period

Rainfall data show none in the 24 hours ending 7 a.m. August to date 3.02 inches year to date 19.55 inches. Average annual rainfall over 33 years 36.49 inches. Monthly averages listed for 1913-45 include January 2.49 February 1.97 March 2.97 April 3.14 May 3.63 June 3.82 July 3.76 August 2.58 September 3.37 October 2.45 November 3.37 December 2.58, with data courtesy of the Winchester Research Laboratory.

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Bob Feller Poised For Hall Of Fame Pace After One-Hitter

Indian ace Bob Feller, already at 24 wins and 21 in sight, shatters a 36 year mark with his eighth one-hitter in a 5-0 win over the White Sox. He trails only a handful of pitching legends and is near certain to join baseball's Hall of Fame after his career, despite a Navy service break and a split doubleheader as Cleveland loses the nightcap 7-6 in 10 innings.

Bob Feller Baseball Hall of Fame Cleveland Walter Johnson Christy Mathewson Cy Young Grover Cleveland Alexander Indians Chicago White Sox Rapid Robert Feller Navy Johnson Bob New York Yankees Pale Hose Tribe Red Sox Tom O’shanter Herman Barron Ross Sobel America Ross Porky Ed Oliver Betty Hicks Betty Grossinger Country Club New York Catskills Miami Springs

Yankees sweep and rival updates in major league slate

The Yankees beat Philadelphia 4-3 and 10-6 to begin a four game series with the second place club. They also swept Washington 9-3 and 13-1 behind strong pitching from Bill Wight and Randy Gumpert. Pete Reiser homered and tripled for Brooklyn in a 3-1 ten inning win over New York. Cincinnati errors helped Chicago edge Cincinnati 2-1 while Philadelphia beat Boston 9-8 and 7-6 in a doubleheader. Tomorrow’s schedule lists several AL and NL matchups with limited action noted.

Yankees Philadelphia Athletics Red Sox Washington Senators Bill Wight Randy Gumpert Pete Reiser Brooklyn Dodgers Brooks New York Giants St. Louis Cardinals Cincinnati Chicago Cubs Reds Philadelphia Phillies Boston Braves Phils Braves New York Boston Brooklyn Philadelphia Chicago Pittsburgh Cleveland St. Louis Washington

Feller pitches eight one hitter

A sports roundup notes varied items from baseball to golf. The column mentions Lloyd Mangrum considering exhibitions, a tailor fitting Chubby Grigg in pro camp, and light gossip about Promoter Doc Kearns and Beau Jack. It also highlights Ross Sobel as a top pro, plus wartime golf quirks and caddie tales.

Sid Feder Hugh Fullerton, Jr Goshen N. Y Lloyd Mangrum Chubby Grigg Buffalo Chubby Cab Calaway Duke Ellington Willie Joyce Chicago Cubs Doc Kearns Doc

Hambletonian Scene Sparks Fines and Prompted Debates

Canadian MP Earl Rowe was fined 100 for beating the gate in the first heat. Walter Smith paid 40000 for Hambletonian Champ Chestertown, borrowing a fountain pen to write the check. Tom Gahagan, nicknamed Mr Trotting, questions pen ownership after Chestertown shows.

Earl Rowe van Riddell Walter Smith Bill Cane Truman Chestertown

Howe rupture expert to demonstrate treatment in Winchester

Indianap olis based Howe, a former U S Army Medical Corpsman, will demonstrate his rupture treatment at the George Washington Hotel Winchester on Tuesday August 13 from 10 a m to 2 p m The Howe Rupture Shield is waterproof sanitary and indestructible with no leg strap and can be worn while bathing The method claims rapid contraction of rupture openings and return to work the same day Mail address P O Box 5233 E Michigan St Station Indianapolis Ind

Indianapolis U. S. Army George Washington Winchester Howe P. O Michigan St Ind

Navy slows enlistments after July 20 due to high quality

The Navy Department announced a suspension of applications after July 20 amid a flood of high quality candidates. Commanding officers and district commandants were instructed not to accept applications beyond that date.

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