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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1947
Page
3
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A local ad touts INNER AID for acid indigestion and bloating. It claims a man recovered after years of discomfort, with improved digestion and regular bowels, thanks to a blend of 12 herbs. Sold by all drug stores.
The Brooklyn Dodgers swept a day-night doubleheader against the St. Louis Cardinals at Ebbets Field, winning 7-5 and 12-3 to extend their lead to six and one half games. Vic Lombardi and Harry Taylor pitched in the nightcap as the club eyes a seventh straight win over the defending champions.
In yesterday's action the Brooklyn Dodgers beat St. Louis 7-5 in the day game and 12-3 under lights. Vic Lombardi earned a win with a sturdy ninth inning and a three inning relief stint. Bruce Edwards powered the offense with two triples and three RBIs in the day game and added a double and single in the nightcap.
A list of historic baseball cities including Brooklyn St Louis Boston New York Cincinnati Chicago Philadelphia highlighted as key centers of early American baseball culture and expansion.
A meeting of captains and officials of the Blue Ridge Major Bowling League will be held 8 p m DST Friday at Big Springs Dining Room on R 11 three miles south of Martinsburg. The purpose is to organize for the coming season. Eight teams in tri state area composed the top last year. Of Nebraska's 77520 square miles about 712 square miles are water surface.
Stephenson came from behind to defeat the Martinsburg Red Men 10-7. Arnold earned 15 strikeouts on the mound as Stephenson tallied 16 hits led by Keckley with four hits and four doubles. Next Sunday Stephenson meets Front Royal at 3 p.m. on the Stone Wall diamond.
Hart Walker of the Philadelphia Phillies strengthens his National League lead by hitting 12 in the past week to lift his average to .347 while Lou Boudreau of the Cleveland Indians holds a four point edge in the American League. Augie Galan moves to second place with a .322 and Walker Cooper drops to third as Boudreau maintains his AL advantage over Luke Appling of the White Sox.
Clarke County All Stars schedule a game against Avisco at 3 30 p m Saturday in Front Royal. The next day Waren County hosts a visiting Lewistown club for another matchup.
White Hall schedules an 8 p.m. game against the O'Sullivan softball team tonight. Washington is nicknamed the Evergreen State.
Hooks Mill on the Capon river returns to life as Arthur A. Morris and son Arthur Jr of Miami with coastal ties host a picnic for 78 guests. Attendees include former owners Marvin Hook and family and several Morris relations from Florida and nearby towns. Music by Virgil Eskridge and canoeing by Mr and Mrs Harry Seabright marked the event.
The War Department reports 143 helicopters in service with the Army Air Forces. Of these, 106 are deployed in the continental United States and 37 are overseas.
FBI Director J Edgar Hoover reports a steady rise in bank robberies since the war ending with 96 daylight holdups in the last fiscal year as Washington records the trend.
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