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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1940

Page

9

Roundup of sports rumors and notes from New York

Eddie Briesz reports a scatter of sports gossip and minor moves. Vitt slated to depart next year with Trosky and Hornsby ahead in line. Conn-Pastor bout fallout. Dempsey Louis Braddock ovations. Parker tours Newport. Auburn coach Meagher faces losses. Walters and Wilson eye pennant race. Moss and Abbott Costello invest in Johnny Juliano. Vines enters Canadian Open. Cronin successor rumored as Johnny Pesky. Mccoy benched as Red Sox aid Yanks. weathering rain disrupts Conn pastors bout.

New York Trosky Rogers Hornsby Oscar Vitt Dope Billy Conn Pittsburgh Mike Jacobs Bob Pastor Philly Doc Prothro Dempsey Louis Braddock Frankie Parker Swanky Newport Bill Lewis Richmond Dizzy Dean Oklahoma City Abbott and Costello Johnny Juliano Paterson Ellsworth Vines Toren Joe Cronin Red Sox Johnny Peskey Portland Ore Rocky Mount

Names and Teams Face Texas Tech This Fall

Opponents of Texas Tech must contend with a two named Bird Dog and Doy le Ug this fall. The Boston Evening Globe notes guest star Victor O. Jones will speak at a New York fair where Joe Cronin Jimmy Foxx and Jim Tabor will lecture and demonstrate for children. The entry hints at Sox pitchers learning from the kids.

Texas Tech Bird Dog Doyle Ug Victor O. Jones Boston Evening Globe Joe Cronin Jimmy Foxx Jim Tabor New York Fair Joe Red Sox

Older Men Make Big Headlines

The AP report highlights veteran pitchers Carl Hubbell and Al Smith in two games, with Smith blanking the White Sox for a 4-0 win and Salvo shutting out his former mates 6-0. Other notable results include the Dodgers’ split with the Reds, the Yankees beating the Red Sox 8-3, the Tigers beating the Browns 13-7, and late comebacks by the Senators and Cardinals.

Your Health Read Dr Logan Clendening

A health feature discusses Dr Logan Clendening and his advice on medical self care. The article highlights practical tips for readers seeking reliable guidance from a respected physician and educator.

Logan Clendening Dany

Winchester Amateur Boxing Club Organizes Pursuing Armory Use

Local police officer Tom Starrett leads the Winchester Amateur Boxing Club formed to promote self defense. Eight members, including Starrett, plan workouts at Police Headquarters and seek an armory venue, with aims to field amateur teams later. Members include Denzil Goble and Kenneth Warner among others, and Starrett notes a 195 pound fighting weight.

Tom Starrett Army Starrett Winchester Amateur Boxing Club Police Denzil Goble Russell Goble, Jr Kenneth Warner Robert Rudolph Denzil Harding Whitacre Arthur Goble Gobles Virginia Maryland Pennsylvania D. C Baltimore

Spotlight on Local Sports: Observations From the Big League Games

The writer surveys the Senators Athletics Indians and Red Sox after summer viewings. He urges rebuilding the Senators from the mound up and praises players like Simmons Moses Crain and Foxx while noting pitching concerns and bright rookies such as Brancato.

Senators Indians Athletics RED Sox Grif~fith Stadium Star Clark Griffith Connie Mack Wally Moses Bob Johnson AL Simmons Simmons Hudson Leonard Chase Masterson Zeke Bonaba Zeke Joe Judge Washington Feller Mack Boundreau Johnson Joe Cronin Jimmie Foxx Dominic Dimaggio Brother Joe Yanks Brancato Coneine Jimmy Foxx George Case Ole Mose Grove Buddie Lewis Jimmie Pofahl

Detroit Tigerseye pennant as aging roster aims for World Series

Detroit owners and staff, led by Walter Briggs and Jack Zeller, say the Tigers will win the pennant this season. Despite many players over 30 and injuries to infielders, Detroit remains competitive and confident they can reach the World Series.

Detroit Detroit Tigers Jack Zeller Walter O. Briggs Tiger Zeller Rudy York Tigers

Major League Standings and Yesterday's Results

National League shows New York 1-0 and Brooklyn 6-6 with Philadelphia 5-9 amid rain for Cincinnati at Chicago. American League reports Washington 5 and New York 8 with Detroit 13 and Boston 3. notes key matchups and a near no hitter by Sid Hudson.

New York Boston Brooklyn Philadelphia Cincinnati Chicago Melton Posede Strincevich Higbe Watt Moore Passeau Washington Detroit St. Louis Hoving Bonham Masterson Monteagudo Beckman Caster Cleveland Lee Milnar Mills Newsom Athletics Sid Hudson Gee Gee Walker Pet Cincinnati Pittsburgh Wil Pet Steeeaeee O Boston Eeee Chicago New York Saeeee Washington Senna St. Louis Eenee

Star players shine in varied baseball results across leagues

Carl Hubbell and Manny Salvo pitched shutouts in different early games. Fred Fitzsimmons and Johnny Rizzo homered three times in a doubleheader as the Phillies won. Buddy Lewis doubled the Senators to a 5-3 win over the A’s. Charley Ruffing pitched six innings for a Yankees win over the Red Sox. Dick Bartell fueled a Tigers win with three hits and key defense. Al Smith tossed a one hit shutout in Chicago. Pepper Martin forced a Pirates walk with loaded bases for a Cards 7-6 victory.

Bill White Associated Press King Carl Hubbell Giants al Smith Cleveland Indians Smith Chicago White Sox Jimmy Webb Indians Hubbell Bees Brooklyn Dodgers Cincinnati Reds New York Yankees Boston Red Sox Detroit Tigers St. Louis Browns Browns Johnny Whitehead Buddy Lewis Senators The Athletics Pepper Martin Mace Brown Cards Pittsburgh Pirates Carl Hubbell Manny Salvo Fred Fitzsimmons Dodgers Johnny Rizzo Phillies Phils A’s Charley Ruffing Yanks Red Sox Dick Bartell Tigers Detroit St. Louis Chicago Pirates

Body Sought After Fisherman Falls Overboard

In Glen Burnie Maryland authorities and Coast Guardsmen joined a search for the body of John Roche a 41 year old tavern keeper of Pulleron who rolled overboard from a fishing boat off the coast today.

Glen Burnie Coast

Elkins Blue Birds Come Back To Winchester In Return

Anxious to avenge last Sunday’s 8 6 defeat, the Elkins West Virginia Blue Birds, led by the Gainer brothers with players from Davis and Elkins College and several Pittsburgh locals, travel to Winchester for a return game. Don ald Lefty Duvall makes his season debut for The Park, relieved by Lefty Lake as West Virginia’s offense heated late. The Park also visits Waynesboro Saturday night for a lights game, and a Saturday doubleheader of softball between National Fruit Winchester and Harrisonburg teams.

Elkins W. Va Blue Birds Gainer Winchester Theark Davis and Elkins College Donald Lefty Duvall Ace Moundsman Harrisonburg

Johnny Adams Is Great Money Rider

Chicago racing notes Johnny Adams nicknamed the Mr Big Business rides into summer wins. He claimed three stake race victories over the last three Saturdays with purses over 95 000 dollars. This year he totalled 120 winners and 23 wins from 77 mounts at Washington Park, earning high praise for his rapport with horses.

Chicago Johnny Adams Washington Park

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