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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 10, 1945

Page

5

Redskins Capture Fifth Eastern Title Ahead of Pro Championship

Washington clinched its fifth Eastern crown with a 17 0 victory over the Giants as Sammy Baugh and the Redskins set sights on next Sunday's title clash with the Cleveland Rams in a near 80 000 crowd at Municipal Stadium. Philadelphia's Eagles finished second after beating Boston. Steve Van Buren scored three times to raise his season total to 18 TDs and 110 points, breaking Don Hutson's prior scoring mark. his rushing title remains to be decided.

Washington Red Cleveland Rams Sammy Baugh Kle New York Giants Dwight D. Eisenhower Redskins Philadelphia Eagles Boston Yanks Steve van Buren van Buren Don Hutson Green Bay Packers Rams Municipal Stadium Chicago Bears Packers Cleveland

Tight bowling duel reshapes league standings

In a close contest G. A. A. No. 1 edged Bell Clothes by one pin to clinch the tie break and stay level with the leaders as Worth’s suffered a three game loss. Individual performances included Kate Slonaker 120 for the losers and Ruby Schneider 131 for Worth’s in the pivotal games.

Bell Boyd Marguerite Baker Anderson Kate Slonaker Red Cross June Bageant O’sullivan Virginia Shenk Anna LaVelle Edith Witter Berryville Star Office Dolly Lyles Worth Mabel Williams Corinne Carskaden Ruby Schneider Worth’s Pauline Anderson Frances Crisman

Pappas And Shirley Kill Deer in West Virginia

Seventeen deer were killed in the opening days of the deer hunt season in West Virginia. James Pappas and Ed Shirley of Winchester each bagged a deer on the first day, with eleven checked in Wardesville and six at Yellow. The season ended last Saturday.

Pappas Shirley W. Va Virginia Wardesville James Pappas Ed Shirley Winchester

Winchester Sweeps Two In Blue Ridge League

Winchester wins two Blue Ridge League bowling games led by Lester Keller 123 Gordon McKlwee 130 and Rhea 146 in game one. Keiter four straight marks and Royal Crown Cola rallies, final scores 626 568 with Rhea 137 and McKlwee 129 aiding Royal Crown Cola in the second game.

Winchester Oval Sun- Sou Blonde Oval Crown Cola Lester Keller Gordon McKlwee Rhea Keiter Russell la Follette Minnick Secon Hagerstown Coliseum Hildebrand McDonald Edwards Fiddler Chester Royal Crown Cola LaFollette Hawthorne MclIlwee

Zivic Hudson Fight Tonight

Boxing card headlines Zivic versus Hudson set for tonight with local ringside excitement and sports fans awaiting the bout.

Zivic Hudson

Local residents visit Grimes area figures and visitors

Grimes Virginia notes show Col and Masa Genti McVay visiting Winchester relatives last Friday. Other locals include A B Orndorff confined home for a week and several families from Welltown and Teninaeee stopping by. Deer and turkey hunting noted by multiple locals since season opened.

B. F. Lubbard Gertrude Ngere Charles Mc Walter An Brown Otis W. Brown Cpl Ernest Lee Brown T. Va

Study of Penicillin Mold Varieties Yields Surprises

Researchers examined numerous mold varieties and noted that penicillin emerged unexpectedly. The work traced spontaneous antibiotic production to a rare mold strain among many tested, highlighting serendipity in scientific discovery.

Hawks Publicator Decries Kansas City Rent Disparity

Bagh 4 Pasheot hawks publicator Joe Farrell lamented that the Blackhawks Kansas City farm operation earned more than the parent club due to KC rent being lower, signaling financial strain.

Hawks Joe Farrell Blackhawk Kansas City K. C

Cubs Coach Charley Grimm Confirms Pop Fly Satisfaction

In a vivid remark a Cubs figure laughs at a routine pop fly hoisted by Charley Grimm as the infield cheers. The exchange with Dutch Pardoe hints at a playful dugout moment amid chatter about Indiana and De Paul basketball center George Mikan.

Charley Grimm Cubs Grimm Cholly Dutch Fort Pardoe Indiana George Mikan Tall de Paul

DePaul Pacifi c League games draw steady crowd

The article notes that nightly roller shows and De Pauls Pacific League ratings attract city fans as umpires oversee most games, with strong attendance lingering through the season.

de Paul

Montreal hopes and a six thousand dollar job offer

A mangled note recalls a Montreal moment where an 8eery event occurred last year and mentions a person offered a $6,000 job last week, with unclear details about who and what.

Montreal

Colored Association Plans Friday Dinner for Cause

Emma Parks Robinson announces a Friday dinner by the Colored Auxiliary Association. A sit down supper will be served to support a worthy cause.

Colored Association Planning Dinner Emma Parks Robinson

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