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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1940

Page

5

Roundup of 1930s Sports Notes from New York

New York reports note Don McNeill to tour South America next winter and Ken Kavanaugh linked with the Chicago Bears after the All-Star game. Ted Williams would join the Dodgers if offered identical contracts. Frank Thomas touts Alabama's backs and Dizzy Dean comments on Bob Feller. Saratoga boots leg bookies. Denver Post weather log cited. various sports tidbits from golf to boxing and college football.

New York Gosp Don McNeill South America Oime Ken Kavanaugh Latate Chicago Bears Tommy Loughran Philly Ace Parker Syracuse Dodgers Baseball Dodgers Detroit Cleveland Frank Thomas Alabama Dixie Howell and Company Standford Texas League Sun Dizzy Dean Austin Almar Bob Feller Dizzy Saratoga Denver Post

North Carolina pass fishing and Hastings golf notes

Florida reaction to Currituck Sound anglers triggers a howl as Pete Norton of the Tampa Tribune reports the boys under 10 pounds return to the gulf. In North Carolina L D Ennis reports a big catch. Al and Wallace Hopp were golf tournament finalists in Hastings. Karl Horvath rode 15 horses in three days at Northville fair.

Paradise North Carolin Currituck Florida Pete Norton Tampa Tribune Gulf North Carolina L. D. Ennis Odditorium Wallace Hopp Hastings Nebr Karl Horvath Northville Mich

Mrs Paul Drives East for Reds Series Visit

While the Reds were in Chicago Mrs Gabe Paul wife of the club secretary rang from Cincinnati asking to drive over for the series Gabe said no. Mrs Paul arrived next morning.

Reds Chicago Gabe Paul Cincinnati Gabe Paul

Spotlight On Local Sports Notes At Random

Reports from Charlottesville and Berryville cover Elie Wood Keith filming for Madeline Carroll at the Berryville Horse Show. A Gainesboro pickup team beat the local nine 10 to 4 as Frankie Cone and others starred. Horseman Pap Goss wires plans for Marlboro meets and Sam Palumbo rides. Washington Redskins season ticket sales begin September 5 at Griffith Stadium amid Senators gripes.

Elie Wood Keith Charlottesville Berryville Madeline Carroll Hollywood Virginia Miss Keith Brownette Miss Carroll Farmington Country Club Old Dominion Gainesboro Gent Frankie Cone Hink Frank Yeakle Max Larlewis O. Spaid Lawrence Grim Red Boyer G. Lewis Tom Ritter Johnny Carpenter M. B Pap” Goss Winchester Cumberland Dohoev Queen City Marlboro Pap Sammy Palumbo Havre de Grace Palumbo Charles Town Jockey Club Washington Redskins Griffith Stadium D. C Senators Redskins

Henry Ford Praises Newspapers as Daily Educators

Henry Ford declares newspapers are the best educators arriving daily and keeping readers up to date. He emphasizes their timely, up to the minute information and broad reach for learning.

Brooklyn Fans Pray For Giants In Reds Series

Brooklyn fans hope the Giants upset the Cincinnati Reds as Carl Hubbell's seven hit effort leads New York to a 9 2 victory. Hubbell improves to three wins against the Reds, while Paul Derringer suffers his fourth loss.

Marshall Farmer to speak at Rotary Club in Washington

Marshall Farmer a local autograph collector announced he will address the Washington D C Rotary Club at 12 30 PM Thursday afternoon in the Mayflower Hotel.

Marshall Farmer Washington, D. C Rotary Club Mayflower Hotel

Gun Stars Test Skill at Grand American Trapshoot

Vandalia hosts the 41st Grand American Trapshoot with a 200 target 16 yard program to crown North American champions. Sam Sharman of Salt Lake City wins the Champions of Champions title by a 25 straight shoot-off after tying with Charles Gunning of Denver and J. McFadden of Pylesville.

Vandalia America North America Sam Sharman Salt Lake City Utah Sharman Charles Gunning Denver Colo J. McFadden Pylesville

Major League Standings and Daily Results Summary

Major League standings and yesterday results show Boston beating Pittsburgh 3 0 and New York 9 Cincinnati 2. Also listing today’s schedule with probable pitchers for New York Cincinnati Brooklyn St Louis Boston Philadelphia Chicago Detroit and others, plus partial standings and rain notes.

Boston Pittsburgh New York Cincinnati Pet Brooklyn Chicago Philadelphia Lohrman Thompson St. Louis Davis Fitzsimmons McGee Shoun Salvo Lanahan Pearson Olsen Cleveland Detroit Ww. L. Pet ICV Eocroll Bosra Washington Alanus Trout McKain Newhouser Ruffing Bonham Feller Wilson E. Smith Dietrich Ross Caster Whitehead Hudson

Daily Crossword Clues and Clues for a Puzzle Solution

Readers are presented with a large list of crossword clues covering multiple definitions and wordplay themes. The page includes entries for various directions such as Across and Down with hints ranging from bird types to measurement terms and archaic spellings. It also features a jumble of extra terms like rue, poets, and river names, creating a dense puzzle grid.

Goldberg Embraces Passing Role With Cardinals

Chicago Aug. 20. Former Pitt star Joe Goldberg nicknamed Mad Marshall shifts from running back to quarterback style as he learns to pass under Coach Jimmy Conzelman. He battles doubts from his rookie year and trains daily to secure the left halfback spot as a dual threat.

Chicago Mad Marshall Goldberg Joe Pittsburgh Chicago Cardinals Cardinals Jimmy Conzelman Conzleman Conzelman Pitt Marshall

Fewer Entries In National Amateur

New York golf scene shows fewer entrants for the National Amateur Championship at Winged Foot Club on September 14. The USGA reports 756 entries accepted, the lowest tally since 1933 except for one prior year.

New York Winged Foot Club Aeeae N United States Golf Association

Fights Last Night Associated Press Roundup

New York Mauriello outpointed Gene Molnar in a 151 to 152 bout. Eddie Camp beat Billy Miske Jr in Chicago. Charley Burley defeated Kenny LaSalle in Pittsburgh. Lee Savold stopped Bob Nestell in Des Moines. Buddy Walker KO’d Bill Boyd in Baltimore. Fred Apostoli outpointed Willard Hogue in San Francisco. Don Eddy defeated Bobby Britton in Miami.

Associated Press New York Mauriello Gene Molnar Johnstown Chicago Eddie Camp Billy Miske, Jr St. Paul Pittsburgh Charley Burley Kenny LaSalle Elizabeth N. J Des Moines Lee Savold Bob Nestell Los Angeles Baltimore Buddy Walker Columbus Bill Boyd San Francisco Fred Apostoli Willard Big Boy

Stars Shine as Hubbell Wins 3rd for Giants

Associated Press notes Carl Hubbell of the Giants beat the Reds for their third win of the season with seven hits allowed. Also mentioned Dick Erickson of the Bees held the Pirates to nine hits en route to a 3-0 Boston victory, his ninth win, and Joe Heving of the Red Sox scattered 12 hits in a 16-7 rout of the Indians.

Associated Press Brooklyn New York Giants Giants East River Cincinnati Reds Dodger Superbas Reds Dodgers Mel Ott Johnny McCarthy Carl Hubbell Paul Derringer Lea Durocher Carl Paul Hubbell Dick Errickson Bees Pittsburgh Pirates Boston Red Sox Cleveland Indians Sox Ted Williams Bobby Doerr Jimmy Foxx Jim Tabor Foxx Tabor Joe Heving Roy Weatherly Hal Trosky Jeff Heath Detroit New York Chicago Philace Dick Erickson Boston Pirates Red Sox Indians

Local Softball Standings and Schedule

Softball standings list teams Icebergs Plaza Va Woolen Jr Board Dr Pepper United Food Miller and Anderson Joe s National Fruit O Sullivan. Tomorrow Icebergs vs United Food Va Woolen vs Plaza. Friday United Food vs Dr Pepper. This week Miller and Anderson vs Joe s on diamond 3 National Fruit vs O Sullivan on diamond 1 Miller and Anderson vs O Sullivan Thursday on diamond 1 National Fruit vs Joe s Thursday Postponed games O Sullivan vs M A Joe s vs National Fruit O Sullivan vs Joe s.

Woolen Icebergs Dr. Pepper Jr. Board Plaza Woolen. Jr. Board United Food Miller & Anderson Joe's National Fruit O'Sullivan Joe'ss National Fruit O'Sullivan Joe’s Va. Woolen Dr. Pepper Jr Anderson

Buddy Walker Remains Undefeated In Two Round KO

In Baltimore on August 20 Jack Buddy Walker of Columbus Ohio stopped Baltimore Bill Boy in two rounds. It was Walker's 18th knockout in 25 bouts with one draw. Walker floored Boy for a nine count in the second round.

Baltimore Jack Buddy) Walker Columbus Bill Boy Walker Boyd Maryland

Little Girls Are Better In the Swim

Seattle report on the 1950s era shift in women's swimming as coach Ray Daughters notes Mary R of Louisville wins the National AAU Championship in Portland. He cites Helene Madison and Olive McKean as former power swimmers while praising the rise of smaller, technically adept competitors with stamina and rhythm.

Seattle America Ray Daughters Mary R Louisville Portland Ore Daughters Helene Madison Olive McKean Helene Ryan

Health guidance from Dr Logan Clendening appears daily

Read Dr Logan Clendening for authoritative health guidance featured daily on page with practical tips for common ailments lifestyle choices and preventive care.

Logan Clendening

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