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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1936

Page

5

Park Nine Slumps as Three Contests Fall This Weekend

Winchester and Kendrick faced tough weekend with losses and a win in Ballston. Johnson received a standing ovation in Alexandria as Brew ers beat Winchester 12 to 2 behind strong hitting and pitching. Ballston rallied late to win, while Winchester fought to stay competitive in a high scoring series.

Winchester Walter Johnson Ag Train Ad Brewers Winchester Diamond Bagett’s Johnson Alexandria John Travers Kendrick Meade Ke Brewers Alexandrians Reig USOC Cresdt Kater SB. Keller Pommnaon Sesceces ‘ Muta Crisman Shiner Grimm Kendrick Abhor Gallagher Zimmerman Moore McMenamin Hawes

Virginia Seeks To Unify Traffic Laws With Nation

Virginia motor vehicle chief John Q. Rhodes has been designated as the state key man by the Commerce Department in efforts to unify traffic regulations nationwide. He was invited to a forthcoming conference as a national program is prepared by a sub committee on accident prevention. The committee meets Friday and another session will follow soon with key men.

Washington John Q. Rhodes Virginia Commerce Department

Bridge Hand Leads to Top Score in Duplicate Match

In a high level duplicate match Charles King and I achieved top score against a tough field. A key deal by Hast influenced the result with a sequence ending in clubs and spades. East after double faced defensive challenges, and the play hinged on ruffs and trumps as the seven leading cards were revealed.

Charles King Hast West Declarer

Small slam doubles in bridge hand shocks defense

A hand discussion shows declarer making a small slam after ruffing the last heart and discarding diamonds on spades. West had two chances to stop it, either leading a diamond or setting up a spade trick to kill declarer's honors, but poor defense allowed the slam.

Dummy Declarer East South West

Richman and Merrill Plan Ocean Flight With Tennis Balls

Harry Richman and Dick Merrill depart New York for a record attempt to London relying on 12 000 table tennis balls weighing 30 pounds for buoyancy in wing and tail spaces. They conceal the balls in the plane to aid survival if forced down at sea.

Harry Richman Playboy Dick Merrill New York London Richman Los Angeles

Hable's Palace Presents Gentle Julia and Jane Withers

Jane Withers stars in Booth Tarkingtons Gentle Julia at Hables Palace today and Tuesday. The spicy co star from Bright Eyes and Ginger makes a town turning Cupid helper. Fox News Reel and a comedy novelty accompany the feature.

Julia Jane Withers Booth Tarkington Gentle Julia Paddy Cupid Fox News

Giant Express Holds Second in NL Behind Gas House Gang

Giants surge through a namesake month long drive to 26 wins in 31 starts, moving to second in the National League as the Gas House Gang leads. Cards beat Phillies 6-3 and 4-3, Cubs fall to Reds 4-3 and 5-4, Yankees split with Athletics, and Dodgers, Senators, and Tigers post key wins amid a full schedule.

Giant Express Gas House Sid Feder Associated Press Gas House Gang Bill Terry Cub Cardinals Giants Phillies Cubs Cincinnati Reds Lou Gehrig Yankees Athletics Dizzy Dean Pirates Frankiesch Mickey Cochran Tigers White Sox Senators Boston Red Sox George Jeffcoat Dodgers Bees Johnny Bronca A’s Tommy Bridges Harry Kelley Yankee Buck Newsom Ivy Paul Andrews Browns Cleveland Indians Old Bib Smith

He Remembers Those Old Days Tennis Champion Wins Big

W. A. Sandy Baker veteran Winchester star easily wins the Park Association tennis championship last week defeating Jack Blackburn 6-0 6-1. Local fans recall his baseball days with Shepherdstown and Charles Town prominence and long the Spirit of Jefferson era.

W. A Sandy) Baker Winchester Park Association Jack Blackburn Jefferson County Sane Shepherdstown Charles Town Sandy Max Brown Spirit of Jefferson

Page Swimmer Injured in High Fall at Page Valley Pool

George Frazier 22 of Grove Hill Page County fell from a tree limb 40 feet above the Page Valley swimming pool near Stanley. He suffered compound leg fractures and possible internal injuries after slipping from the limb and crashing onto the concrete wall. He was rushed to Luray for first aid and later to a hospital where he was listed as resting fairly well.

The Star Harrisonburg George Frazier Grove Hill Page County Page Valley Stanley Frazier Luray

Kellogg's ALL-Bran Promises Beauty Through Constipation

An old advertisement asserts that skin tone and charm suffer from constipation and offers Kellogg's ALL-Bran as a bulk-promoting cereal. It claims two tablespoons daily cleanses the system and guarantees satisfaction with a money‑back offer.

Kellogg's

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