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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 10, 1940

Page

7

Sports Roundup From Eddy Brietz in New York

A roundup covering football forecasts across divisions East Central and Midwest Texas A g gies and M A Big Six Nebraska North Central North Dakota Southeastern Alabama and Tennessee Southern Duke Big Seven Colorado Rocky Mountain Colorado Mines. Mentions Jim Yeager Iowa State roster, Mayor Jimmy Kelly in Greenwich Village, team talks, and various sports notes from baseball to hockey and horse racing.

New York Corne Texas Aggies M. A Big Six Nebraska North Dakota Alabama Tennessee Southern Duke Big Seven Colorado Rocky Mountain Col. Brietz Charlotte N. C Jake Wade Observer Jim Yeager Iowa State Greenwich Village Jimmy Kelly Joe DiMag

Rosy prospects for Clarke Horse Show in Clarke county

Clarke County Horse Show organizers forecast strong entries led by Mrs. George Greenhalgh and Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Whitney with multiple show and breeding horses. Dr. Lew Allen rebuilding his stables and Norman Haymaker trains Langollen mounts. the event offers more than 3200 in cash prizes across 40 horse classes and four daily races.

Yville Mary A. B. Hummer Clarke County Horse Ana George Greenhalgh Mary Elizabeth Jock) Whitney Upperville Ernest Redman Middleburg Lew Allen Winchester- Clarke County James C. Hamilton Warrenton Greenhalgh Springsbury Roman Gino Royal Rebel Gimico Billy Do Whitney Bon Diablo Bear Allen Clifton Clarke Carter Hall Smith

Conn Manager Says Louis Lacks Power After Loss

Johnny Ray asserts Joe Louis has lost his punch and Billy Conn only needs one chance to prove it. The manager questions where Louis’s power went and forecasts Conn’s win if given a single shot.

Billy Conn Bob Pastor Joe Louis Louis Johnny Ray Conn

Spotlight On Local Sports Mixes Inaccurate Crew Note

The column notes an error misidentifying George Pope as part of a construction crew and corrects him as a carpenter. It also highlights Martinburg figures such as Dr. Marshall Glenn and Kenneth Rentch, and quotes a Cumberland Times column about sports interests and a Saturday Evening Post survey on games and participation.

George Pope Berryville High C. & P. Telephone Company North Braddock Street George Max Brown Spirit OF Jefferson Marshall Glenn W. Va. U Charles Town W. Va Opequon Golf Club Martinsburg Dockney Martinsburg Journal Martinsburg High School Kenneth Rentch John Cobourne Rentch Martinsburg High Concord State Teachers College Athens Potomac State School Keyser Concord Marshall Glenn Cumberland Times Gene Gunning America Saturday Evening Post

Regatta Skippers Hope For Breeze

Regatta at Oxford Maryland features entries from the Tred Avon Yacht Club and Chesapeake Bay Yacht Club. Skippers hoped for steady wind to speed races after a slow opening day caused by a freak gust. James Speer Jr. of Branderswatch led yesterday in the Tipton trophy event.

Oxford Tred Avon Yacht Club Chesapeake Bay Yacht Club James Speer Jr Branderswatch Speer

They're Certain To Forget Something They Will Raise the Flag

CONCORD N C Aug 10 The local National Guard unit arrived at maneuvers set up camp and prepared to run up the flag but they had forgotten it.

Concord N. C National Guard

Great Fish Fair Opens at Chesapeake Bay

In Crisfield Maryland the Chesapeake Bay fishing fair opened with cannon signals from the Coast Guard cutter Pamlico. Anglers from 17 states gathered as contests began for over 100 trophies with a parade of boats and crab feast to close the event Sunday.

Crisfield Chesapeake Bay Coast Guard Pamlico

Stars of the Day: Wyatt, Sewell, Kreevich Spark Wins

Whitlow Wyatt of the Dodgers pitched effectively and scored the winning run after a single against the Bees. Rip Sewell of the Pirates hurled a four hitter to beat the Cubs. Mike Kreevich of the White Sox doubled in the last of the ninth to drive in the only earned run in a victory over the Tigers. Gene Thompson of the Reds kept eight hits scattered as Cincinnati defeated St. Louis Cardinals.

Associated Press Whitlow Wyatt Dodgers Bees Steve Sandra Yankees Red Ruffing Rea Athetics Rip Sewell Pirates Cubs Gee Walker Rick Ferrell Senators Farmer Red Sox Bob Swift Browns Indians Mike Kreevich White Sox Tigers Gene Thompson Reds Cardinals Judson Bailey Johnny Whitehead Gene Junior) Thompson Cincinnati Reds Brooklyn St. Louis Cardinals Jean Ruffing Ed Smith Chicago White Sox Detroit Tigers Smith St. Louis Browns Detroit

Court Disposes Cases By Trial Justice A J Tavenner

C H Sirbaugh charged with theft of a dog owned by George Barb valued at 25 dollars fined 9.25 dollars. John H Renner cited for reckless driving with 14.25 dollar penalty.

A. J. Tavenner C. H. Sirbaugh George Barb John H. Renner

Warrenton Localers and Names in Virginia Notices

Warrenton and nearby towns appear in a regional notice listing individuals and households including Herman Piggott Mrs James Hamilton and other residents across Warrenton Upperville Pursellville Purcellburg in Virginia with no further context or actions specified.

Warrenton Peach Bros Upperville Herman Piggott Pursellville Purcendleburg James C. Hamilton

Pastor Slighted by Experts in Conn vs Louis Fight Talk

Local chatter blames boxing experts and gamblers for making Conn a favorite over Paul Bob in odds ranging from five to seven to one. Critics cite select officials visiting Conn at Grossinger's training camp while Stillman's Gym drew scant attention. James Joy predicts Bob will knock Conn out Tuesday.

Conn Boxing Commission Rapid Robert Pittsburgh Joe Louis Billy Mike Jacobs Grossinger’s Stillman Bob Stillman’s General Phelan Commission John J. Phelan James Joy Con Jimmy Bobby

Major League Standings and Results Summary

American League standings show Detroit 63 41, Cleveland 63 42, Boston 58 44, New York 51 51, Washington 58 44, St. Louis 63 41, Philadelphia 62 .392. Today’s games list Detroit at Chicago, Cleveland at St. Louis, Philadelphia at New York, Boston at Washington with listed pitchers.

New York Philadelphia Washington Boston Detroit Cleveland Chicago St. Louis

Brooklyn Tops Boston 1 in NL Action

National League results show Brooklyn beating Boston 1 0 while Pittsburgh won 6 2 and Chicago defeated Cincinnati St. Louis at night. Standings list Brooklyn 61 40 .604 and New York 51 45 .531 with several late games and probable pitchers named for today’s schedule.

Brooklyn Boston Pittsburgh Chicago Cincinnati-St. Louis Gixateu New York BCS St. Louis Philadelphia Vitehers Carleton Salvo Gumbert St Johnson

Trucker Fined For Exceeding Speed Limit

Carpenter B. Earman of Harrisonburg was fined 9.25 dollars by Trial Justice A J Tavenner for exceeding the 45 mph truck limit. Earman did not appear for the hearing. Complainant was Sergeant C L Puller of the State Police in Shenandoah County.

Carpenter B. Earman Harrisonburg A. J. Tavenner Mr. Earman C. L. Puller State Police Shenandoah County

Jacobs Aims To Slow Queen Alice In Eastern Grass Final

Helen Jacobs believes she can square her all time series with Alice Marble in the Eastern Grass Courts final. Marble dominates the ongoing rivalry with a 3-2 edge after five matches. Jacobs, in her 17th year, hopes to end a string of heart breaking losses as Marble defends her title bid.

Helen Wills Moody Alice Marble Alice Helen Miss Jacobs Helen Wills Miss Marble Bobby Riggs Seattle Henry Prusoff Frank Parker Don McNeill McNeill Bitsy Grant Gracyn Wheeler Sarah Palfrey

Cather and Batt Enter Jalopy Race at Airport Speedway

Cather and Batt of Winchester lead a field of about 20 drivers in the Jalopy Auto Races at Airport Speedway on Bufflick Road near the Municipal Airport. Time trials start at 1 pm Sponsored by the Sarah Zane Fire Company.

Kermit Batt Kenneth Cather Winchester Dirk Airport Speedway Bufflick Road Sarah Zane Fire Company Walter and Paul Nycum Cumberland Bill Moreland Paw Paw W. Va Budd Wise Barney Saville Cletus Dencil Pyles Romney W. Va Batt Walter Nycum Cather Grubb Glenn Hummer Ray Shank William Forney

Stewardess Rosemary Griffith Struck by Unknown Assailant

Pale and weak, 24 year old Rosemary Griffith, stewardess for American Airlines, said an unknown assailant knocked her unconscious during a flight to Nashville on Wednesday. She returned to New York in a sleeper plane, aided into a taxi and sped home to Flushing. A spokesman said the case is closed and she will return to routine duties.

New York Rosemary Griffith American Nashville Tenn American Airlines

Heat Wave Sparks Red Hot Pitching Across Major Leagues

Gene Thompson returns for the Reds in a 7-2 win over the Cardinals as strong pitching highlights the day. Whitlow Wyatt and Rip Sewell each throw four hitters as the Pirates and Dodgers win 1-0 and 6-2 respectively. Ruffing Sundra combine for a 2-0 Yankees win while White Sox Ed Smith dominates Detroit in a 3-2 finish. Browns rally to beat Indians, keeping pace in the standings.

Fights Last Night Summary From Multiple Cities

In Omaha Vinciquer Ta and Buddy Knox drew in a lightweight bout. Kansas City Ellis outpointed Buckler. Freehold Pis kin knocked out Halasko in Long Branch. Feldman outpointed Shapiro in New York while Bolvin KOed Harper. Daniels and Harden drew in Tampa to close the cards.

The Associated Press Omaha Neb Carl Vinciquer- Ta Buddy Knox Dayton Drew Long Branch N. J Mike Piskin Freehold Steve Halasko New York Lou Feldman Brooklyn Maxie Shapiro Larry Bolvin Providence R. I

Treasury Update Shows August 8 Receipts Expenditures and Debt

The Treasury reports August 8 receipts of 34 million 536 thousand 11 dollars and 26 cents and expenditures of 29 million 542 thousand 1 dollars 42 cents. Gross debt stands at 43 billion 809 million 181 thousand 636 dollars 55 cents, up 5 million 985 thousand 96 dollars 27 cents from the prior day.

Washington Treasury

Nashville Woman Recovers After Mail Compartment Robbery Claim

A Nashville woman previously told police she was struck from behind by a man demanding her mail compartment key. She swallowed the key before losing consciousness and has since been hospitalized in Nashville.

Nashville

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