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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1950

Page

7

Highland Presbyterian Streak Tightens In League Race

With three league nights left before the postseason, Highland Ave Presbyterian holds second place after a 11 9 win over Presbyterian. Hoover wallops First Brethren 5 0 and Episcopal tops Brad St 10 7. Cork St sits at 3 3 and St Christian leads by one game. Manuel Semples hit a bases loaded triple to beat Brad St as John Legge pitched for First Brethren. Tonight Plum meets Arthur at 7 10 and Moose Angles faces RC Cola at 8 30.

Highland Ve Presbyterian Hooverin Manuel Semples Episcopal Bradk

Charles Best F reddie Beshore

Buffalo New York reports Joe Louis rose in praise after a one sided victory by Charles over Freddie Beshore. Charles failed to unveil a new persona last night with Ezzy in action instead.

Buffalo N. Y Joe Louis Charles Freddie Audium Beshore Jake Mintz Tom Tannas Cincinnatiegro Intz

Groth Lifts Tigers Past Indians as Grandslams Rise

Tigers beat the Indians 4 1 behind Groth’s grand slam while the batter reached base with a homer in each of the two games. Groth, who joined Detroit from Cleveland earlier, gave his former club a painful reminder of a lost deal and helped push Detroit ahead in the standings.

Indians Detroit Tigers Groth Cleveland Tigers Tribe Bob Lemon Bob Feller Great Lakes Detroit Art Houtteman Marlin Stuart Larry Doby Luke Foster

Major Leagues Yesterday's Results and Today’s Schedule

Yesterday's results included Detroit 4 Cleveland 1 and Washington 10 0, New York 5 Boston 8 9, Philadelphia 3 4. Tonight and tomorrow's schedule feature multiple doubleheaders and night games across key matchups including New York at Washington and Chicago at Detroit.

Detroit Cleveland Washington New York Boston Philadelphia Chicago St. Louis St Louis Pittsburgh Cincinnati Brooklyn L Pettroit Veland Aston Bt. Louis

National Guardsmen Entitled to Jobs Following Service

The Virginia State Employment Service outlines reemployment rights for National Guardsmen called into Federal service. Eligible ex servicemen must meet the act’s provisions including timely 90 day filing, certificate of service, and suitable reinstatement or transfer if needed. State unit personnel not federalized lack federal rights. details available from Winchester Employment Office.

Virginia F. W. Bailey National Guard Winchester

Two Juveniles Held for Loitering Near Service Station

Two youngsters aged 13 and 17 were taken into custody Monday night for loitering near the Lee Jackson service station. They are temporarily housed by the Salvation Army. The 17-year-old said he was hitchhiking to New Jersey after a West Coast visit. In Charleston a younger boy joined him after fleeing a nearby boys' shelter. Police seek a way to return him to the home. the older boy will proceed to New Jersey.

Lee Jackson Salvation Army New Jersey Charleston W. Va

Eastern Open Sets Stage For Baltimore Golf Pros

Mount Pleasant in Baltimore will host the first Eastern Open starting tomorrow attracting about one hundred top players for four days. Prizes total 16500, with a 6785 yard course and a par of 72. Notables in the field include Jim Ferrier Chandler Harper George Fazio Cary Middlecoff Lloyd Mangrum and more. Sam Snead and Bobby Locke are absent while Henry Ransom and Chick Harbert are set to compete.

Baltimore Mount Pleasant Charles Hook Cliff Spencer Elizabeth City N. C Bill Nary Nary California Hook Sam Snead Bobby Locke Henry Ransom Chick Harbert Jim Ferrier Snead Ransom Chandler Harper George Fazio Cary Middlecoff Lloyd Mangrum

Pitcher 67 Still Active in Charleroi Scene

In Charleroi Pa fans compare aging pitcher Johnny Macwain to Hall of Fame right handers Curt Simmons Art Houtteman and Warren Spahn. Locals argue whether the veteran can keep burning in his fastball at 67 while still posting competitive earned run averages and win loss records.

Jim Holton Charleroi Curt Simmons Art Houtteman Warren Spahn Monongahela River Johnny Mackwain Mac- Tivain Mac

Bergton Defeats Oak Grove 9-4 In Bi-State League

Bergton beat Oak Grove 9 to 4 in Bi-State Baseball League action. The report also notes the National Geographic Society identifies Cape Agulhas as Africa s southernmost point, not the Cape of Good Hope.

Bergton Oak Grove Africa Cape Agulhas The National Georgraphic Society Cape of Good Hope

Tom Brown Jr Named Singles Hope on U S Davis Cup Team

New York report says lawyer Tom Brown Jr and Ted Schroeder are named as singles specialists for the U S Davis Cup team defending the trophy against Australia. Brown, not ranked last year, may partner Gardnar Mulloy or Billy Talbert in doubles if needed, with Brown’s form described as “the slasher” when on.

Wy Gayle Talbot Hugh Fullerton, Jr New Australia New Orleans Brown Tom Gardnar Mulloy Billy Talbert Columbus Tom Brown Schroeder Herbie Flam Ted

Veteran pitcher Mac Clings On In Mon Valley League

The article notes Mac has spent 52 years with independent semi pro and minor league teams, estimating about 1,000 contests without keeping a formal win loss record. He jokes he won more than he lost. Currently he pitches twice weekly for the Allenport team in the Mon Valley League. his record stands at one win and two losses.

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