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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1930

Page

5

Local sports column in Tift Star questions

Column requests daily local state and sports news for publication. It invites readers to share sporting updates to fill upcoming editions.

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Athletics Rally Past Washington for 10 9 Victory

An eighth inning rally powered the Philadelphia Athletics to a 10 9 win over the Washington Senators as Mickey Cochrane and Al Simmons hit consecutive homers. Eric McNair's sacrifice fly drove in the winning run after a five pitcher effort and a five run first inning by Washington.

Hiladelphia Mickey Cochrane al Simmons Athletics Washington A’s Senators Summa Cochrane Simmons Foxx Miller Boley Eric McNair Shores George Earnshaw Bob Grove Bump Hadley Ad Liska Brown Chicago Hack Wilson Cubs Pittsburgh Larry French Chuck Klein Philadelphia Wilson Babe Ruth Hack Cub French Sheriff Blake Blake Lloyd Waner New York Giants Reds Cincinnati St. Louis Cincinnati Reds Bill Hallahan Heilmann Crawford Hallahan Heilman Gooch Strip Walker

Hagerstown Hosts Blue Ridge League Action Highlights

In a Blue Ridge League matchup Hagerstown beat Frederick 5 4 while Chambersburg edged Waynesboro 12 3. The double feature placed Chambersburg against Waynesboro in a later contest.

Hagerstown Frederick Chambersburg Waynesboro

Whitacre News Notes Highlight local social activity

Whitacre Virginia notes recount numerous Sunday visits and gatherings at homes of Whitacre and related families. Lois Hovermale recovers from illness while birthday dinners, dances, and weekend trips are noted among residents including the Fletcher Nesmith Buzzard and Stotler families.

Whitacre F. A. Whitacre Walter Poots Allen Smith Hyde Ernest Michael and Oaiates E. W. Braithwaite Robert Shade John Whitacre Lois Hovermale Roy Fletcher J. R. Sargent Harrisonburg Clark Bageant Lowell Brannon Harry Dolan Russell Leonard Fletcher Betty Stotler Ethel Buzzard Eddie Largent Pennsylvania Ernest Fletcher Springfield Ohio Redland Kathryne Whitacre Pearl Buzzard Mae Fletcher Sam Hottle Granville Dawson Foster Lineweaver Shelby Stotler J. S. Braithwaite Grady Braithwaite Tom Crouse Frank Buzzard Laurel Hill Madaline Crouse Good, W. Va Delbert Light Laura Whitacre

English Girl and Gar Wood Renew Battle on Detroit River

In Detroit on August 30 and September 1 Marian Barbara Carstairs of England and veteran Gar Wood face off for the Harmsworth speedboat title. Carstairs fields Estelle IV and Estelle V while Wood sails Miss America VIII and the new Miss America IX. The aim is two 30 mile wins to claim the world record and a 100 mph mark may be sought.

Gar Wood David J. Wilkie Associated Press Detroit Mich Marian Barbara Carstairs England Detroit River Miss Carstairs Estelle IV Estelle V. Gar Wood Harmsworth Florida Betty Cartairs Estele IV Hloder

Fourth Nevada killer sentenced to death to be executed

The fourth murderer in Nevada to be sentenced to death since capital punishment was adopted will be carried out by lethal injection. The case involves the defendant’s conviction for murder and the high court’s approval of the death sentence as the remedy for the crime.

Nevada

Lindstrom Helps Giants Rally with .400 Clip

Fred Lindstrom, third baseman for the New York Giants, powers the club with a .400 batting clip as they push toward the National League pennant.

Fred Lindstrom New York Giants

Best News Notes in Rest Virginia Visitors and Activities

Best News Notes from Rest Virginia recount visitors including Frank Brady of Baltimore calling on J. W. Schlack and family. Emma Ridgeway leaves for Clarksburg to attend a teachers institute. Travelers at Best Tourist Home include residents from Trenton New Brunswick Meaford Parkersburg. Sunday school notes and a welcome, with Rev Neel’s sermon. Joseph Crim returns from Army to spend time with his mother Annie Crim.

Rest Frank Brady Baltimore J. W. Schlack Wilma Garland Snider Laura Snider Stephenson Emma Ridgeway Clark Parkersburg W. Va F. F. Neel Joseph Crim United States California Annie m

Card of Thanks for Raymond Mattison

Mr and Mrs D S Mattison thank neighbors and friends for kindness and sympathy shown during the illness and death of their son Raymond Mattison.

Raymond D. S. Mattison

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