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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1941

Page

9

Handley High Football Practice Set After Summer

Handley High School football practice begins next week under Coach Hunter Maddox with report day Wednesday August 27. Candidates grouped by returnees, reserves, and 1940 Jr Varsity awardees will report at 1 30 p m with uniforms issued then and practice to follow.

Handley High School Winchester United States Hunter Maddox Handley Maddox Bill McIntyre Delmar “Butch” Robinson Bobby "Green Clayton Cochran Oscar Bywaters Biller Miller Robert ‘Taylor Grah “Tick” Kerr Ray‘mond Burke Jim Huyett Yends Maurice Blosser Leomard Newcome Eli Garber Gail Robinson Jack Boyce Wayne Whittham Lewis Richards Ench Boyce Berlyn Moore Alfonzo Whitlock Steve Rosenberger Alien Ge Henry Kern Hardwell Slayden Surice Eckman Paul Maey Ason Snag Sargent

Absence of Joey Dimaggio Slows Yankees in Detroit Loss

Yankees without DiMaggio struggle as Detroit's Jim Bagby beats them 5 4. Keller slumps while White Sox trim Boston to close gap. Carrasquez suffers first defeat. Hayes belts seven homers for Athletics. Dodgers and Cards win to tighten NL race.

Walt Johnson Jr Faces Mattos Club In Sunday Clash

Park Nine to host Mattos Athletic Club of Washington for a return game at 3 PM. Walter Johnson Jr against Bobby Houghton, Park's top pitcher, in a bid to avenge a prior loss. Park aims to build momentum before Labor Day date with Frederick Hustlers.

Park Nine Mattos Athletic Club Washington Walter Johnson, Jr Mattos Winchester Bobby Houghton Park Remington Frederick Md Maryland Delaware Heurich Brewers Cameo Furniture Arlington Dodgers Accensis Russell

Yesterday's Stars In AP Baseball Highlights

Summary of standout hitters and pitchers: Herman Triplett homered in the 10th for the Cardinals to beat the Phillies. Dixie Walker sparked the Dodgers with three hits and four runs. Jim Tobin halted Cincinnati Reds to end the Braves losing streak. Johnny Lanning led Pirates past the Giants with a hit double and two runs. Barney McCosky delivered a ninth inning homer for the Tigers over the Senators. Jim Bagby and Roy Weatherly fueled the Indians with key hits to edge the Yankees. Frank Hayes and Joe Dobson contributed homers and strong pitching as the Athletics beat the Browns and Red Sox halted the White Sox rally.

Yankees Joe DiMaggio Joe McCarthy DiMag Detroit Jim Bagby Cleveland Indians DiMagio Yanks Charlie Keller Joe Chicago White Sox Boston Joe Dobson Red Sox Barney McCosky Washington Alex Carrasquez Frankie Hayes Athletics St. Louis Browns Brooklyn St. Louis Bets Field Theers Chicago Cubs Paul Erickson Cardiff Hillies Herman Ferr Cincinnati Jim Tobin Boston Braves Max West Reds Pittsburgh Bob Bowman Maurice van Robays Giants Herman Triplett Cardinals Phillies Dixie Walker Dodgers Cubs Braves Cincinnati Reds Johnny Lanning Pirates Tigers Roy Weatherly Indians Jim Roy Marv Breuer Frank Hayes Browns Wnte

Boxing results from night of fights listed

New York George Page outpointed Danny London in 8 rounds in New York. Tampa Joe Lefon defeated Yucatan Kid in 10 rounds in Cuba. Hollywood Baby Arizmendi beat Johnny of Philadelphia in 8 rounds in Hollywood.

New York George Page Cleveland Danny London Tampa Fla Joe Lefon Cuba Yucatan Kid Mexico Hollywood Baby Arizmendi Johnny Philadelphia

Ted Williams Maintains .400 Pace In American League Race

New York Aug. 23 Ted Williams the Red Sox outfielder shows no fatigue as he edges toward a .400 batting average. Over the past week his average rose from .405 to .411 with 27 hits and 13 runs, keeping Boston near second place. Cecil Travis climbs to .371 in the American League while Nick Etten leads the National League with .334 after a nine game stretch.

New York Ted Williams Red Sox Sox Cecil Travis Washington Nick Etten Philly Johnny Hopp Cardinals

Represent Virginia At Carriers Meet

J H Seal Jr H C Manuel Mrs Manuel and Mrs Ruby Punk travel to Los Angeles to attend the National Association of Letter Carriers convention. September 18 Mr Manuel serves as Virginia national representative and Mrs Manuel as national organizer for the Ladies Auxiliary and state delegate. Mr Seal attends as Local Branch No 694 delegate. Margaret Dick accompanies the party to Tucson Arizona.

J. H. Seal H. C. Manuel Manuel Ruby Punk Los Angeles Cal National Association of Letter Carriers Virginia Ladies Auxiliary of Seal Tucson Ariz Margaret Dick

Local Markets The Star Daily Markets Corrected

Markets section notes daily corrections and disclaimers about typographical errors by The Star. It emphasizes market reporting accuracy while acknowledging possible typos. The item reflects standard newspaper practice and branding.

The Star

Natives Embrace American Styles on Pribilof Islands

Pribilof island residents enjoying a modern consumer boom after a strong seal season adopt high heels radios and silk stockings. The Penguin voyage ships 27 000 fur seal pelts bringing season total to 95 000. Pelts sell in St Louis with 70 percent to the U S 15 percent to Japan 15 percent to Canada. Natives on St George and St Paul islands number about 560 living in concrete houses with electric lights.

Seattle Uncle Sam Pribilof Islands Periguin Edward C. Johnston Fur Seal U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service St. Louis United States Japan Canada St. George St. Paul

Whirlaway Wins American Derby In Chicago

The 31st American Derby at Washington Park, Chicago, pays Whirlaway $46,575 to win from a seven-horse field for a mile and a quarter race. Favorite Whirlaway opened at 1 to 5 as turf fans anticipated a brisk crowd and fair weather. Other entrants included Walmac Bushwacker Daily Trouble Delray Te-a-Tee Valdiia Dude and Ha Pilot.

Chicago Washington Park Whirlaway Walmac Bushwacker David Strauss Daily Trouble Clarence Davidson Delray John Marsh Emil Denemark Howard Wells

Major League Standings and Yesterday's Results Overview

Baseball standings and results from the Associated Press recap include Brooklyn leading with 74 wins, St. Louis 75, Cincinnati 65, and New York 56. Yesterday's scores feature Philadelphia 5 over St. Louis 4, Cleveland 5 over New York 4, and Boston 2 over Chicago 1.

Associated Press St. Louis Philadelphia Brooklyn Chicago Boston Cincinnati Pittsburgh York New York Chiecage Oo Wa Beton So Passeau Drake Turner Earley Heintzelman Dietz Schumacher Melton Grisson Cleveland Detroit Washington Gomez Dean Kennedy Newhouser Wilson Humphries Hadley i.Gatehouse Muncrief

Historic Rennert To Be Razed In Baltimore

The defunct Hotel Rennert, longtime state and city Democratic Party headquarters, will be razed. After sale for unpaid taxes, Washington real estate interests hold the property and a permit from the municipal buildings engineer allows demolition to begin Monday.

Baltimore Rennert Democratic Party Washington Real Estate

Roundup of early fall sports rumors and tales from coast to coast

A brisk blaze of items from Newport tennis tales to football ticket chatter. The piece notes unsettled entries and expense disputes at Newport, surging season-ticket demand at major colleges, and family connections in baseball. Eyewitness blurbs cover bat boys, eye care after a Denver trip, and fan praise for umpires with calls for support dinners.

Hugh 8S Fullerton, Jr Eddie Brietz New York Special News Service The Lawn Tennis Association Longwood Minnesota Washington

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