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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 11, 1949

Page

3

Winchester to Host First Big Swim Meet Tonight

Willow Lane hosts a major pool meet with three national title holders competing. Mayor Clowe travels to Washington to meet Ann Ross as the exhibition highlight, with AAU officials and local judges overseeing events and medals awarded to top finishers.

Willow Lawn Winchester Volture M. B. Clowe Washington Ann Ross Port Washington N. Y Norvelle Caskie J. M. Casey Boyce Howard James Otis Sargent AAU

Page’s Relief Stings Red Sox. Yankees Clinch Win in Boston

Yankee starter Ed Lopat leaves after seventh as Joe Page closes out Boston. Page marks his 20th save in 36 relief appearances while the Yankees extend their lead, with Williams and Parnell star power for Boston but fall further behind.

Charles Victor In Seven Rounds Over Lesnevich

New York reports Charles Victor defeats Gus Lesnevich in seven rounds at Yankee Stadium in the hottest New York summer. Lesnevich sustains facial cuts, fight halted after round seven as Charles dominates with sharp attacks and heat affecting the bout. Charles remains the top heavyweight in New York but seeks broader recognition.

Charles Victor Lesnevich New York Ezzard Charles Cincinnati New York State NBA Gus Lesnevich Yankee Stadium Charles Gus Charlies

Major League Baseball National League Standings and Results

The National League standings show St Louis and Brooklyn tied at 66 39 .629, followed by New York 54 51 .514 and Boston 54 53 .505. Yesterday St Louis beat Cincinnati 8 0 and Brooklyn defeated Philadelphia 7 5 while New York beat Chicago 1 0 and Pittsburgh routed Chicago 0. Tonight Brooklyn visits Philadelphia at 7 45 EST. Tomorrow Brooklyn goes to Boston and New York travels to Philadelphia with St Louis awaiting updates.

St. Louis Brooklyn New York Boston Philadelphia Pittsburgh Cincinnati Chicago

Bauer Drives in Two in Yankees’ 3-2 Rally Over Boston

Hank Bauer singled with the bases loaded to cap a three run sixth inning and help the New York Yankees defeat the Boston Red Sox 3-2. Al Brazie pitched the St Louis Cardinals to an 8-0 win over Cincinnati for his 13th win and first shutout of the season.

Red Sox Boston Sox Hank Bauer Yankees Joe Dobson Stephens Yankee Ed Lopat Lopat Stengel Page Joe Allie Reynolds Tommy Byrne Indians St. Louis Browns Dick Kokos Bob Lemon Washington Senators Chicago White Sox Nats Philadelphia Athletics Chisox Detroit Tigers Sherry Robertson Charlie Kress Eddie Malone Herby Adams Dizzy Trout Mickey Haefner Brooklyn Dodgers St. Louis Cardnals Brooks Jackie Robinson Philadelphia Phils al Brazie Cincinnati Warren Spahn Boston Braves New York Giants Doyle Lade Chicago Cubs Pittsburgh Pirates New York Cards

Rosenberger Bowl To Royal Crown

In the final half of the last frame last night Andy Lake, Royal Crown catcher, clouted a game winning hit for his team. The contest delivered a dramatic finish as Royal Crown secured the win with Lake providing the decisive offensive blow.

Andy Lake Royal Crown

Lee Fawcett rallies for Royal Crown in 4-2 city softball win

Lee Fawcett drove in a run on base with two outs to spark Royal Crown to a 4-2 victory over Rosenberger Lumber Co. and move to second place as RC trails top teams by a half game. Larrick pitched five scoreless innings before Rosenberger tied it, then RC pushed across the decisive runs in the seventh.

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