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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1946

Page

3

Park Edges Alexandria In 11 Innings

Park wins 5-4 in the 11th inning over Alexandria after trailing early. Fawcett and Abner Johnson delivered run scoring singles in the 11th with Burch reaching to force the winning run. Brumbaugh settled after a rough first inning, scattering 11 hits as Winchester rallyed from four down to force extras.

the Park Lyle Florists Alexandria Winchester Fawcett Abner Johnson Burch Brumbaugh Spicer Park Pope Short Judy Miller Ernie Burch Abrhe Patton Keller Ae Ee Pope Hoopes Emmart Johnson Perry and Willey

Ferris Sparking Red Sox Clinches Doubleheader Sweep

Dave Ferriss won his 23rd game as the Boston Red Sox swept the doubleheader from the Cleveland Indians aided by Bobby Doerr homers. The Dodgers and Cardinals split after a seven hour day in St Louis as Musial led the Cards in a 14-8 second game win.

Joe Reichler Associaed Press Dave Boo) Ferris Boston Red Sox Ferriss Cleveland Indians New York Yankees Grover Cleveland Alexander Philadelphia Phillies Wes Ferrell Cleveland Red Embree Indians Bobby Doerr Sox Brooklyn Dodgers St. Louis Cardinals St. Louis Associated Press Cookie Lavagetto Dodgers Augie Galan Cards Stan Musial Cardinals Hal Newhouser Tigers Yankees Dave Ferris Red Sox Doer

Rainfall Totals and Averages by Month from 1913 to 1945

The record shows 24 hour rainfall to 7 a.m. at 0.27 inches and August to date 3.81 inches with year to date 20.33 inches. Average annual rainfall over 33 years is 36.49 inches and monthly averages are listed for each month through December courtesy of the Winchester Research Laboratory.

Winchester Research Laboratory

Hogan Wins 1946 National Professional Championship

Ben Hogan of Hershey Pennsylvania defeats Ed Oliver of Wilmington Delaware 6 and 4 at Portland Golf Club to claim the 1946 National Professional Championship and move his year earnings to 33377, topping Byron Nelson. Hogan’s late rally included four birdies and a decisive 115 yard pitch to seal the match at 32 holes.

Portland Ore Ben Hogan Hershey Ed “Porky” Oliver Wilmington Del Hogan Byron Nelson Oliver Little Ben Ben Portland Golf Club

Boxing return and golf feud highlight Aug roundups

Maurie Waxman returns to boxing spotlight touting Sam Baroudi as a rising middleweight prospect. The piece notes amateur qualifiers for the National Championship with notable entrants and headlines a Great Lakes Amateur Golf Championship where Frank Stranahan defeats Smiley Quick, ending a recent feud.

New York Maurie Waxman Waxman Bobby Ruffin Mike Jacobs Sam Baroudi Akron Mike Spinelli Maure Maurie Lake Forest Ill Frank Stranahan Smiley Quick Great Lakes Duluth

McNeill and Guernsey Reach National Doubles Final

Ex servicemen Don McNeill and Frank Guernsey enter the National Doubles Championship final at Longwood after winning their semi against Jack Kramer and Ted Schroeder 7-5 6-3 6-2. They face title defenders Bill Talbert and Gardner Mulloy in the challenge round for a spot in Australia next December.

Brookline Mass Don McNeill Frank Guernsey U.S Longwood Walter L. Pate Jack Kramer Ted Schroeder McNeill Guernsey

Expert Truss Fitter Promises Relief in Martinsburg

E. R. Crumpton offers fitted trusses at 130 West Burke Street Martinsburg West Virginia claiming better rupture support increased circulation and teaching proper wear to maximize results. Large hernias or post surgical ruptures invited for fitting sessions at National Surgical Pitters former offices of Dr. Sencindiver.

Martinsburg E. R. Crumpton National Surgical Pitters West Burke W. Va E. L. Sencindiver

Kenneth Cather Wins Feature Race At Speedway Opening

Nearly 4000 jalopy racing fans watched Kenneth Cather surge from third to win the feature at the Airport Speedway opening on Bufflick Road. Carl Anderson, Jimmy Seabright and Bill Grouse followed him as heats and semi finals led to the final. Officials included starter Bill Forney and timekeeper E. D. Startzman.

Airport Speedway Bufflick Road Kenneth Cather Carl Anderson Jimmy Seabright Bill Grouse Paul Nycum Ken Cather Jimmy Sirbaugh Jimmy Shaw Chester Brannon Bill Forney Albert Seal Herbert Schutte Lawrence Lichliter E. D.startzman

Woodstock Fair Opens Tuesday With Rides Exhibits

The Woodstock Fair will open Tuesday and stay open through the week. The midway features ten rides and shows, with commercial, agricultural, poultry, and machinery exhibits on display.

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Winchester Area Realty Transfers Major City and County Listings

A sequence of property transfers in Winchester and Frederick County notes deeds from City and County Realty to numerous buyers. Transactions cover multiple parcels on National Ave Euclid Ave Fremont St Cameron and Gerard Sts and surrounding areas with values and parcels described.

S. G. Shendon Elmer P. Ritter National Ave Thomas W. Mathews Irene H. Clark Euclid Ave Grove St Greenwall Addition Alson S. Hott W. Russell Herrell Fairmont Ave M. O. Kidwell Mary L. Dillon Freemont St Garland Williams Thomas A. Williams Bertha Williams Cameron and Gerrard Sts Hilda K. Jackson Winchester C. S. Fogle Carlton R. Gatewood Shawnee Ave Haddox Terrace City of Winchester Ed L. Molden James M. Thompson Molden Drive Ed. L. Molden David W. Whitmire Als Martha Whitmire Berryville Ave Mary Hannah Hamilton Harry T. Hamilton Wardensville Lamp’s Church Frederick County

Real Estate Transfers From Cedar Creek Grade to Paper Mill Road

Bickers Realty Co. Inc. transfers property to Floyd B Grim and spouse on Cedar Creek Grade extending east from Valley Pike toward the Paper Mill. Bowen spouses grant land on Paper Mill Road designated Lot 11 in the Milton Valley Subdivision extension.

Herbert S. Larrick Raymond R. Headley Meadow Middletown Walter Elliott Mitchell T. Hubbard Howard’s Chapel Gainesboro Dist B. F. Dodson Eltie F. Sager Stephens City White Post Bickers Realty Co., Inc Kenneth M. Grimm Cedar Creek Shawnee Rolin M. Larrick R. A. Shafer, Jr Winchester Rock Enon Springs Turner Ashby Bowen Et Ux Wyatt H. Richard Paper Mill Road Milton Valley

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