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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 14, 1941

Page

5

Park Nine Seeks Comeback as Remington Team Visits

Park Nine, in a season-long slump since early July, prepares for a Sunday home game against Remington. Russell Potts, Park manager, notes Remington has beaten Quantico and other local clubs and has challenged Park, Heurich Brewers and the Cameos. The Park pitching is strong but needs the bat to spark a winning run.

Remington Winchester Park Russell Potts Quantico Mattos Culpeper Fredericksburg Park Heurich Brewers Narry Remingtons Potts D. C Virginia

Stars Shine in Doubleheader Duo

Yesterday's Associated Press roundup notes Babe Young of the Giants and Art Johnson of the Braves each hit two doubles driving in three runs as a first game winner. Johnson followed with a steady seven hit effort to win the nightcap. Babe Newsom of the Tigers stopped the White Sox with a six hit effort. Dennis Galehouse of the Browns held the Indians to eight innings and added three singles. George Archie of the Senators and Marvin Breuer of the Yankees both slugged two run homers in one game and Breuer added a five hit outing to win the second. Dolph Camilli of the Dodgers smashed a three run homer fueling a victory over the Phillies.

Associated Press Babe Young Giants Art Johnson Braves Babe Newsom Tigers White Sox Dennis Galehouse Browns Indians George Archie Senators Marvin Breuer Yankees Iraq Dolph Camilli Dodgers Phillies Judson Bailey St. Louis Cardinals Brooklyn Dodgers Cardinals Cincinnati Bucky Walters Young Mort Cooper Ernie Lombardi Johnny Mize Johnny Hopp Eddie Joost Frank McCormick Homer Curt Davs Chicago Cubs Pittsburgh Pirates Johnny Lanning Bruins New York Giants Boston Braves New York New York Yankees Washington Senators Cleveland Indians Yanks St.Louis Browns Dennis Gatehouse Tribe St. Louis Domana Cleveland Boston Red Sox Philadelphia Athletics Boston Buck Newsome Detroit Tigers Chicago White Sox

Travers prospects and golf stars eye big events

In New York August 14 The Special News Service notes riders sought for Whirlaway in the Travers Stakes and highlights Louise Suggs as a rising force in women's golf. It compares Louis versus Dempsey era formats and forecasts heavyweight title shifts if Joe Louis wins or loses.

Feder Eddie Brietz New York The Special News Service Ben Jones Whirlaway Louise Suggs Nova Louis Yogi Dempsey Joe Buddy Baer Abe Simon

Indiana and Big Ten Rivalries Highlight Fall Projections

State Senator Tom Desmond cites a sports writer poll backing the New York boxing commission while noting the poll excludes regular fight writers. Stagg faces Purdue with Billy Hill enbrand at Indiana and Red Maley to lead SMU in the Southwest Conference. Candid draft notes tease Uncle Sam grabbing The Senators' Bully Lewis and Nationals fatigue.

Stagg Purdue Bo McMillin Big Ten Billy Hillenbrand Indiana Southern Methodist Red Maley Tom Desmond N. Y Sam Senators Lewis Nats

Deborah Rood to sell hunters and end Wilmington stable era

Deborah Rood, famed hunting horsewoman from Meadow-On-The-Brandywine, will auction 17 of her 20 show hunters at Fairhill Maryland before the Foxhunter National Cup on September 6. She will keep two steeplechasers and one jumper to stay connected to the sport.

Wilmbington Del Deborah Rood Fairhill Miss Reod

Kleintob Continues High Grade Tennis

Mt. Lake Park Md Aug 14 Defending Champion Arlo Klientob of Peckville Pa advanced to the Western Maryland tournament semi finals as three Pennsylvanians and a Baltimorean pursued two remaining spots. Bob Bensinger of Washington joined Klientob after defeating Charles Freer. Colvin of Baltimore was also a semi final candidate with Southworth of Pittsburgh Jacobs of Baltimore facing next. Ed Alcorn of Pittsburgh and Eddie McCullough of Breckenridge Pa contested the other bracket.

MT. Lake Park Arlo Klientob Peckville Maryland Klientob Bob Bensinger Washington Charles Freer Price Colvin Baltimore Jack Southworth Pittsburgh Billy Jacobs Ed. Alcorn Eddie McCullough Breckenridge

Notre Dame Alumni and Hall of Fame Reflections

Frank Leahy counsels Notre Dame alumni to stay hopeful amid potential three losses this fall. Pauline Bets, a versatile athlete, pursues journalism at Rollins while excelling in tennisette, field hockey, golf, basketball, piano, volleyball, bridge, and typing. Damon Runyon plans Hollywood work, Дон byline for World Series. An agent seeks buyers for Bobby Feller's pennant coverage as Lou Gehrig portrait discussions surface with Hollywood insiders.

Frank Leahy Notre Dame Pauline Bets Rollins Damon Runyon Hollywood Bobby Feller

Golfers Seek Four Places In National Amateur Title

In Towson Maryland on August 14 golfers began sectional qualifying for the national amateur championship to be held in Omaha August 25 to 30. Sixteen players from Maryland Virginia and the District of Columbia competed over 36 holes at the Country Club of Maryland. Bobby Brownell a possible starter may miss due to business affairs. Gene Pittman of Congressional CC shot 78 in a practice round as wind challenged scores.

Towson Omaha Country Club of Maryland Virginia District of Columbia Bobby Brownell Washington Gene Pittman Congressional Country Club

Fights Last Night Report Highlights Local Upsets

Johnny Colan knocks out Steve Mamkos in New York. Pete Lello defeats Lenny Mancini on points in Gary. Joe Peralta outpoints Howard Burton in Tamaqua.

Associated Press Chicago Johnny Colan New York Steve Mamkos Washington D.C Pete Lello Gary Ind Lenny Mancini Youngstown Ohio Allentown Joe Peralta Tamaqua Howard Burton Wilkes-Barre

Virginia Entrants Compete But Fail To Score

A. Patton Janssen, Benjamin F. R. Bassett, and Walter Cushman of Farmington Country Club Charlottesville played yesterday but did not keep score, contrasting with a 68 posted the day before.

Virginia A. Patton Janssen Benjamin F. R. Basset Walter Cushman Farmington Country Club Charlottesville

No Early Solution For National League Mixup

The National League schedule chaos persists as the St. Louis Cardinals lose 3-2 in ten innings to Cincinnati while the Brooklyn Dodgers beat Philadelphia 7-2. Dodgers move within a half game as the Cubs topple Pittsburgh 6-4 and the Giants split with the Braves in a doubleheader. In the American League the Yankees split with Washington, gaining ground on Cleveland, while St Louis and Boston win their night games.

Grandmothers and wives spark Indiana draft decisions

Two letters to Indiana Selective Service Headquarters stirred action. A Marion County grandmother offered to swap her grandson for a camp slot, promising to cook sew and wash. A Ohio River wife wished her draftee husband were sent farther away, lamenting weekly homecomings from Fort Knox, Kentucky.

Indianapolis Indiana Selective Service Headquarters Marion County Ohio Alaska Fort Knox

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