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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 18, 1950

Page

5

Brooks' Giants Sweep Dodgers as Phillies Falter

Dodgers win opener 8-6 with home runs by Hermanski Hodges and Cox and relief from Roe. In the nightcap Newcombe’s 12th win aided by Palica and Furillo’s 14th homer, while Calderone inside-the-park shot and Reese added run support. Cincinnati edged Chicago 2-1 as Raffensberger scattered hits and Ry an drove in both runs. rain halted Pittsburgh at St Louis. The Yankees lost to Washington 2-1 after Reynolds no-hitter broken. Bauer injured.

Philadelphia A’s Washington Brooklyn New York Giants Boston Phillies New York Gene Hermanski Pee Wee Reese Sam Calderone Calderone Palica Cincinnati Chicago Kenny Raffensberger Cub Connie Ry Detroit Yanks Red Sox Tigers Aaron Robinson George Kell Hal White White Sox Cleveland St. Louis Browns Ray Boone St. Louis Dale Mitchell Owen Friend Yankees Senators Allie Reynolds Sid Hudson Hank Bauer al Evans Reynolds Sherry Robertson Gil Coan Phil Rizzuto Hudson Ellis Kinder Athletics Fenway

Ritter Tops Brown In Winchester Junior Tennis Play

John Ritter a Virginia sophomore defeated Harold G. Brown Jr 6-1 6-2 to reach the final rounds while Brown had earlier upset Ronnie Binner 6-0 6-0. Billie Creiger beat Liz Cather 6-3 6-0 in girls action with a final to be played between Creiger and Marjorie Grim. The Winchester Exchange Club sponsors the event awarding caps and a boys trophy.

John Ritter University of Virginia Whippey Harold G Bo” Brown, Jr Woodberry Forest Winchester Brown Ronnie Binner Ritter Peter McKee Billie Creiger Liz Cather Creiger Marjorie Grim Winchester Exchange Club

Plane peppered Atlantic City area with bullets injuring man

Bullets from a high flying plane peppered a five block area in Atlantic City injuring Fireman John Villant Jr in the neck. Five houses were struck by .50 caliber bullets though no witness saw the aircraft. Air Force and Navy planes are often seen in dog fights over the boardwalk or ocean. An ancient lamp made of asbestos is cited as an early record of asbestos use in 450 B C.

Atlantic City N. J John Villant, Jr Air Force Navy

Haefner Holds Lead In Baltimore Golf

Clayton Haefner the 36 year old Charlotte pro led the Eastern Open in Baltimore after a 65 in the opening round. He broke the course record by two strokes and led by four over Fred Haas Jr Earl Stewart Jr Buck White John Palmer and Walter Romans as he placed 27 putts and hit most approaches close to the hole. More than 625290 U S residents die annually from heart disease.

Baltimore Clayton Haefner Charlotte N. C Haefner Sargeant Mount Pleasant Cliff Spencer Elizabeth City Fred Haas, Jr Claremont Calif Earl Stewart, Jr Dallas Big Clayton

County Church Schedules Across The Area

A list of Sunday School times and worship services for Brucetown Salem and surrounding churches. Notes include Revival meetings at several locations and a Love feast on August 26. Also mentions Cleopatra's death leaving Egypt as a Roman province.

Church of the Brethren Salem J. F. Wine W. L. Riggleman C. R. Wolfe Stephens City Mr. Riggleman Front Royal Road J. Wm. Harpine Staunton

Indians Hold Edge In Tight American League Pennant Race

In the pennant chase the Indians are favored to win a close race against the Tigers. Key players Luke Easter Flip Rosen and Jim Hegan figure to power Cleveland as Detroit relies on veterans Hal Newhouser Dizzy Trout and Virgil Trucks. The final clash could come on Sept 30 and Oct 1 in Detroit with Briggs Stadium hosting a decisive showdown.

New York Phillies Tucson Indians Luke Easter Flip Rosen Detroit Tigers Boston Red Sox Fenway Park Hal Newhouser Dizzy Trout Briggs Stadium Lemon Rosen Jim Hegan Cleveland West Clevelands Yankees Red Sox

Local Track Cards Midget Races at Winchester Airport

Midget Auto races are set for Sunday at the Winchester Airport Speedway beginning at 1 30 p m featuring Doug Baily Shorty Bowers Carl Anderson Cece Lester and other drivers.

Doug Baily Shorty Bowers Carl Anderson Cece’ Lester Chester Airport Speedway

Roadmaster Like This Prompts Talk of New Car Meaning

The remark considers the impact of owning a ROADMASTER automobile similar to the pictured model. It suggests how such a new car could affect status, lifestyle, and daily life for potential buyers and enthusiasts.

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