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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1948
Page
10
A two car collision occurred at 5 p m Saturday on 8 S Cam St near Gerrard. Minor damage reported and no injuries. Officer Slane said the truck driven by Edward ter of Bufflick Rd veered and struck the other vehicle.
Mildred Henry 19 of Front Royal drove a DeSoto whose brakes failed at a traffic light. The car’s driver swerved to the curb but could not avoid collision. both vehicles suffered about 40 dollars in damage. Another accident on Herryville Ave involved Mrs. Howard Crim and 15 year old Jerry White, injuring White with knee and shoulder bruises.
The Winchester Junior Legion defeated Charles Town 65 4. Bailey pitched for Winchester with 11 strikeouts and four walks over six hits allowed. Walters took the loss allowing five hits and three walks while fanning six. Crowley hit a triple for Charles Town.
Brooklyn surged from last to first in the National League after sweeping St. Louis in a July doubleheader 12 7 and 6 4. Jackie Robinson fueled the surge with six hits including a cycle in the opener as Pittsburgh moved within three games of first, and Arky Vaughan drove in the decisive run in the nightcap.
National League teams listed include Boston St Louis Pittsburgh New York Philadelphia Cincinnati Chicago with 66 51 69 wins losses and runs? The American League shows New York Cleveland Detroit Washington and others with similar records. The fragment outlines standings by team and league without complete context.
National Legion post overwhelms Fairfax VFW 16 to 0 at Park diamond. O Leary allowed one hit over six innings, Buck Baker finished strong, and Kern recorded his first high school game hit. Next Sunday the Legion hosts Middletown Minks at 3 p m with O Leary and Swanson likely on the battery.
Daily broadcast lineup lists 6:00 to 12:00 blocks featuring news, music, dramas, and variety shows across networks. Notable entries include Lowell Thomas repeats, Beulah, Inner Sanctum, The Falcon, The Gary Hood Drama, Gabriel Heatter, Vaughn Monroe, and Dance Band segments with multiple networks and times.
Funeral services for David H. Sargent of Stephenson were held this afternoon at Jones funeral home with Rev. E C Day officiating. Interment followed at Refuge Cemetery. Pallbearers included George Massey Thomas Newcome William Denny and William Peace.
J G Ebert, aged 176, died early today at Hillcrest nursing home. Funeral arrangements await arrival of a son from Cumberland Maryland. The body is at Jones Funeral home.
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