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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 11, 1939

Page

5

Jerryville Horse Show Grows With Record Entries Expected

Berryville Association projects one of the greatest horse shows as entries flood the secretary’s office. The event next week features 43 horse classes and 24 beef classes plus three baby beef events and four daily races. Special emphasis on breeding and hunting. four prize money in most classes. A Memorial Trophy for conformation, won twice by Mrs. John Hay Whitney, remains a key prize.

Secrettary Berryville Association A. B. Hummer Page R. Powell Page Association John Hay Whitney Glory Road Michel George P. Greenhalgh Clonmoney Ernest L. Redman

Broadway bookies doubt Conn Dorazio odds and other sports notes

New York reports betting odds on Billy Conn to beat Gus Dorazio as bookies disagree. The column also notes Reds lead speculation, Duke alumni moves, plans to ship Kayak 11, and Dodgers' potential purchase of Jake Mooty. Other items include parimutuel betting support, fall ball park plans, and quirky sports anecdotes from Stengel to local boosters.

New York Broadway Philly Billy Conn Gus Dorazio Casey Stengel Reds Dorothy Dix Beatrice Pairfax Dick Hanley Northwestern Bill de Correvant Big Ten Red Grange Kayak 11 California Saratoga Dodgers Jake Mooty Syracuse Walter St. Denis Lionel Levy Rivington Bisland Deto Mike Jacobs Morehead City N. C Jim Mullen Chicago

Frosty Baseball Club of Richmond Faces 20th Straight Loss

The Frosty Baseball Club of Richmond Virginia has dropped its last 20 games, continuing a losing streak that severely dents its standings and raises questions about team form and management.

Richmond

Local sports notes include Alexandria plans and horse show wins

Spotlight on local sports reports that Russell Potts seeks games in Alexandria municipal Stadium to draw large crowds, with possible requests for lower valley matches and Harrisonburg Staunton contact. Springsbury horses win two Bath County ribbons, and Richmond Light Infantry Blues marksmanship team wins the William Randolph Hearst trophy three years running led by Captain Herbert Smellie.

Russell Potts Alexandria Gazette Municipal Stadium Alexandria Ballston and Lou Blue Potts Lower Valley Harrisonburg Staunton Springsbury George Greenhalgh Berryville Bath County Hot Springs Billy DO Sally Port Richmond Light Infantry Blues Richmond Jimmy Jones Times-Dispatch William Randolph Hearst Herbert Smellie Winchester Handley Handley Band Ee Ger Aee Smellie

Four Safe Break-ins at Paducah Firm Fail to Stop Looting

In Paducah Kentucky a local company suffered four safe-cracking incidents over two years. Robbers arrived for a fifty dollar theft but found the safe doors open and the combination lock missing from prior break-ins. Inside the safe were only three dollars.

Paducah

Leetown and Ballston to meet Park this weekend

Leetown, W Va Lions visit Winchester for a Saturday game led by Lefty Willis a former Philadelphia Athletics pitcher and Ballston Va nine comes Sunday aiming to extend a 72 win season. The Park hosts a strong crowd for its third baseman Coopy Goodwin who played with Ballston and attended Washington and Lee High School. Potts notes several Castleman Bicycle Baseball exhibitions at The Park featuring Star office juniors against Park players.

Frederick Leetown W. Va Lions Ballston, Va Lefty” Willis Willis Philadelphia Athletics Russ Potts Ballston Winchester Coopy” Goodwin Washington and Lee High School Potts Castleman Star Office

Locals Visit Relatives in Virginia and Nearby States

St David s readers note a string of visitors and family updates. Mrs Laura Smoot and son Cliff stayed with Mr and Mrs Harry Fisher near Toms Brook while Mrs Fisher recovers from illness. Numerous trips include John M Rinker s return from Manassas and Ohio visits to Frank Eddie Rinker and Lester Bowman family. Multiple relatives from West Virginia Maryland Ohio and Pennsylvania visit the area with reunions and weekend stays. Guests include D W Clem family and Rs from Woodstock Richmond and Overall Page County with planned visits from J Luther Kibler and family.

ST. David’s Laura Smoot Cliff Smoot Harry Fisher Toms Brook Fisher John M. Rinker Manassas Ohio Frank Eddie Rinker Lester Bowman Howard Clem West Virginia D. W. Clem Luther Rinker Youngstown Owen Keller Philadelphia Lester Funk Snyder Hagerstown Roy Rinker A. L. Rinker Overall Page County J. M. Rinker Ernest Boyer Clarence Crabill Alice Edinburg T. A. Crabill Pearl Hammon Bud McKinnie Johnny Everett Munch Clem M. E. McClanahan West Virgii E. H. Clem Washington, D. C Eugene Clem Woodstock J. Luther Kibler Richmond

Eugene man fined for parking in horse-drawn vehicle zone

In Eugene Oregon Victor Johnson paid a one dollar fine after parking his auto in a zone reserved for horse drawn vehicles.

Eugene Ore Victor Johnson

Griffmen Should Share Beat Yankee Formula

Washington owner Clark Griffith urged sharing the Senators method for defeating the New York Yankees. Dutch Leonard earned his fourth win versus the Yankees, aided by Bobby Estalella's bases loaded single for the deciding runs as Washington swept the series. The win narrowed New York’s AL lead to five and a half games, with Boston and Detroit also winning. Dodgers and Phillies split a doubleheader. Hamlin pitched three-hitters in the first game.

New York Yankees Clark Griffith Washington Senators New York Senators Yankees Washington Boston Bees Brooklyn Dodgers Philadelphia Phillies Luke Hamlin Dodgers Walter Beck Hamlin Phillies

Three Vacancies In Army Air Corps

The U S Army recruiting station at Winchester post office lists three air corps vacancies located in Panama, the Philippines, and Langley Field Virginia. Eligible applicants must be high school graduates or have equivalent education or be rated as journeymen in a mechanical or technical trade. Apply Monday by 11 am or send applications to the officer at Martinsburg Virginia.

U. S. Army Winchester Post Office Air Corps Panama Philippines Laangley Field Eee Martinsburg. . Va

Bottled Jackpot At Courthouse Soda Vending Machine

A thirsty courthouse employee inserted a nickel into a soft drink machine and won a dozen bottles after the machine stopped. The incident left the patron astonished as he expected a single drink.

Marshall Mina

Cardinals Ready For Relentless Rally In NL Title Chase

The Cardinals refuse to fold as they chase the Reds with 56 games left to Cincinnati's 53. In 1930 and 1934 St Louis trailed and surged to pennants, aided by Medwick, Martin, Moore and the Deanless rotation. The Reds falter but show no collapse. The Cards insist they will not quit, despite missing Dizzy Dean.

Redbirds Chicago Cubs Cards New York Giants Giants Cardinals Cincinnati Reds Dizzy Dean Paul Paul Dean Joseph Michael Medwick Pepper Martin Terry Moore

Stars Shine in Diamond League Highlights

Dodgers Luke Hamlin and Joe Marty spark a night of strong pitching and clutch hitting. Giants Cliff Melton nets five hitters against Bees. Cubs Hank Leiber delivers a go ahead double in a 4-0 win over the Reds. Tigers Tommy Bridges shuts out White Sox for his 15th win. Red Sox Bobby Doerr drives in key runs in a 7-5 win vs Athletics. Senators Bob Estalella delivers a bases loaded pinch single to beat the Yankees 7-5.

Associated Press Luke Hamlin Dodgers Joe Marty Phillies Farmer Phils Cliff Melton Giants Bees Hank Leiber Cubs Reds Tommy Bridges Tigers White Sox Bobby Doerr Red Sox Boston Athletics Bob Estalella Senators Yankees

Ups and Downs in Fifth Round of Boxing Cards

Detroit's Benny Goldberg outpoints Pepito Santini in a 116 pound bout in Detroit while Indianapolis' Joey Palma defeats Patsy Patterson in a 124 pound match in Cincinnati. Waterbury's Bobby Cummings tops Johnny Dougwillo at 144 in Marlboro and Coley Welch stops Billy Hughes at 159 1 2 in Portland. Benny Bass stops Young Chappie in Philadelphia after a 133 pound bout.

Associated Press Detroit Benny Goldberg Pepito Santini Puerto Rico Indianapolis Joey Palma Cincinnati Patsy Patterson Somerset Waterbury Conn Bobby Cummings New York Johnny Dougwillo Marlboro Mass Portland Coley Welch Billy Hughes Buffalo Philadelphia Benny Bass Young Chappie Albany N. Y

Standings And Results In The Major Leagues

MLB results and upcoming schedule for the American League. Yesterday scores include Washington 7 New York 5 Detroit 4 Chicago 3 and Boston 7 Philadelphia 5. Tomorrow’s games list matches Gomez vs Stairs etc with multiple pitchers and venues across New York Philadelphia Boston Chicago Cincinnati Detroit and Pittsburgh.

Washington New York Detroit Chicago Boston Philadelphia Gomez V8. Pippen St. Louis Kramer Kennedy Hutchinson Cincinnati Brooklyn Pittsburgh Butcher Lee Higbe Schumacher Standing of Clubs Ltd See Cleveland Ween Washington Teen Boston Steer

Kentucky farmer seeks wife with six-figure dowry

Baker, 24, from near Boxville Kentucky, told Vanderburgh deputies he wants a wife under 26 who is good looking and a good cook and has $20,000 to buy a farm. He said he would not marry a redhead, preferring a blonde or brunette.

Evansville Ind Joe Ellis Baker Kentucky Vanderburgh County Sheriff's Deputies Baker Boxville

Great Little Men To Fight On Sept 22 At Yankee Stadium

Two uneasy lightweight contenders Amber and Henry Armstrong square off at Yankee Stadium on September 22 for the title rematch. Both men are wary after a brutal first bout that left Armstrong with stitches and Ambers badly marked. The fight is seen as a tough, punishing test with careers possibly at stake.

New York Yankee Stadium Amber Henry Armstrong 20Th Century Club Henry Lou Armstrong Ambers

Sudden Service Theft Report in Salt Lake City

David Losee reported a suitcase theft at his home in Salt Lake City to police. Officers already had the suitcase and identified the thief, prompting an immediate investigation.

Salt Lake City David Losee

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