Local sports notes include legion plans and region hoops
Discussion on a junior legion base ball team in Winchester continues as James G. Driver is named state athletic director with plans to meet in Roanoke. Harrisonburg High dominates area hoops with a 31 straight win run and four Blue Streaks named to the Class B All Tournament team. Deer hunting totals rise in West Virginia and Front Royal falls to Washington and Lee High.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Y. Conrad
American Legion
Winchester
James G. Driver
Driver
Roanoke
Harrisonburg High
Waynesboro
Staunton
Waynsboro
Alexandria
Harrisonburg
Rockingham
Handley
Blue Streaks
Steele
Kiser
Livick
Showalter
Woody Heron
Waynesboro “Little Giants
Garber
Handley Judges
Lamb
West Virginia
Front Royal
Washington and Lee High School
Arlington
Gockel
Wildcats
Pro Baseball Coast League Status Sparks Debate
Proxy Pants Rowland predicts the Pacific Coast League will become a major league soon while Cubs voice concerns about costs and payrolls. Jim Gallaher notes more jobs and youth incentive if achieved. The piece also touches on college and pro players, including Joe DiMaggio, and updates on rowing and basketball prospects and Army discharge timelines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Rowland
Cubs
Jim Gallagher
Joe Dimaggio
Strictly Business In Baseball Circles And Beyond
Paul Derringer sought a new job after being released by the Cubs and contacted the Cincinnati club. Also, WPB's golf ball material order was rescinded after three days. Bill Sullivan reportedly earns top salaries in his field, signaling club strength. American Legion baseball operated in 47 states last summer with Commissioner Chandler urging Maine’s inclusion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Derringer
Reds
Bill McKechnie
Cubs
Cincinnati Baseball Club
WPB
Bill Sullivan
Braves
American Legion
Happy Chandler
Maine
Small Town Social Notes From Stephenson Va
Mrs A P Dove visited Charlottesville over Christmas to be with her hospitalized son Wilbur. Frances Stipe of Winchester called on local friends. Mr and Mrs A J Prince spent New Year with their son and daughter in law near Washington DC. Bertha Ashwood and Meredith with Lena Teets and Mrs Lee Orndorff spent New Year in Hagerstown with Hollis Snapp family. Lucille Armel visited Camp Campbell Ky with husband Tech Sgt Gordon Armel. Virgil Prince and children Jimmy and Betty Ray visited Amos Prince. Esten Rudolph Jr spent weekend with his parents in Stephenson. Emmett Taylor and family called on the Doves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephenson
A. P. Dove
Charlottesville
Wilbur
Frances Stipe
Winchester
A. J. Prince
Harry Prince
Washington, D. C
Bertha Ash
Amos Prince
Esten O. Rudolph, Jr
H. A
E. O. Rudolph
Emmett Taylor
Phillies ready to leave cellar in bold offseason moves
Philadelphia general manager Herb Pennock says the Phillies will break their long-term lease on the NL cellar. Cincinnati shows willingness to deal as Pennock reshapes the roster with Lou Novikoff Skeeter New from Boston Johnny O Neill Ken Richardson Buck Ross Johny Humphries and Charley Ripple among arrivals. He promises more deals to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herb Pennock
No. 8
Pennock
Phil
Sam Breadon
St. Louis Cardinals
Cincinnati
Phils
Reds
Frank McCormick
Phillies
Lou Novikoff
Los Angeles
Skeeter” Newsome
Boston
Johnny O'Neill
Portland
Ken Richardson
Hollywood
Buck Ross
Johny Humphries
Chicago White Sox
Charley Ripple
Utica
Nelson Opens 1946 Golf Trail with Los Angeles Open Victory
Byron Nelson captured the 20th Los Angeles Open at the Riviera Club firing 264 for 72 holes to lead by five over Benny Hogan. Sam Snead and Jim Ferrier faded after 54 holes as Nelson extended his recent major run to 20 wins in 25 majors, finally breaking through for the L A Open title after 12 prior tries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Mr. Big
Byron Nelson
Lord Byron
Riviera
Tomorow
Benny Hogan
Nelson
Sam Snead
Jim Ferrier
Chicago
Navy reenlistment and continuous service for Fleet Reserve
The length of service for transfer to the Fleet Reserve does not require continuous service. G. Y. A. asks if two enlistments can be counted as continuous. the answer notes that intermittent periods of civilian life do not break service for Fleet Reserve transfer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy
Fleet Reserve
Fleet’ Reserve
Vincent Lopez's profitable Broadway economy and fame
Broadway feature describes pianist Vinc ent Lopez who earns over 100000 annually by performing at the Taft Grill while his name and orchestra gain coast to coast exposure through two networks. He supplements income with one night engagements at theaters and movie palaces, maintaining an affluent Manhattan lifestyle and hobbies. The piece also notes current Broadway screen actors and shows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Broadway
Vincent Lopez
Taft Grill
Lopez
Taft
Lopez’ Orchestra
Vincent
Manhattan
Wall Street
Tie Ny
Tax cuts under Revenue Act of 1945 for 1946
The Revenue Act of 1945 cuts taxes for the 1946 calendar year by about six billion dollars. Of this total, two billion six hundred fifty million dollars come from individual normal tax and surtax reductions.
McCarthy Faces Hard Spring Job
New York January 8 Joe McCarthy addressed a Japan style questions in a press conference as he prepared to sort about 70 players across two Florida training camps He expects 35 candidates at St Petersburg and Bradenton though he has seen many of them before He worries most about whether veteran stars have peaked after their service and how to identify new talent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Joe McCarthy
Yankees
Florida
Yankee
Red Rolfe
Joe
St. Petersburg
Bradenton
Boyce Vets Fall to Toms Brook in Weekend Tilt
Toms Brook led by Wake man with 20 points defeated Boyce Vets 28 to 18 last Friday night. Clarke quintet, re formed after a four year lapse, trailed most of the game and stayed within reach until the final quarter. Parker topped Boyce with seven points while Levi added four.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toms Brook
Wakeman
Boyce Vets
Clarke
Boyce
Parker
Vets
Levi
Community Social Notes From Brucetown Area
Brucetown Virginia residents share visits over holidays and weekends. Mr and Mrs Merenes Castleman and daughters visited Winchester relatives. Doris Adams hosted New Year guest Frank Hi f of Baltimore. Whit acre and Heiskell families appear in local greetings and housing changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brucetown
Merenes Castleman
Marshall Castelman
Winchester
Luther Welsh
Frank Hi F
Baltimore
Doris Adams
Martin Adams
Clarence Whitacre
Andy Whitacre
Catherine Heiskell
Maurice Heiskell
Washington, D. C
Paul Shirkey
Ruby
Charles Hensel
Grimes On
Seer
Ben Mumaw
Leslie Ried
Calvin Cain
Chibert Cain
Linden Hill
Cain
Cumberland Valley Railroad Company
Local Sports Highlight In The Evening Star Daily
The Evening Star Daily features local sports coverage with scores and highlights from area teams. Readers see game results, standout players, and upcoming schedules across multiple leagues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evening Star
Bowling Evening Star Ladies League Highlights
Readout lists top performers from the Evening Star Ladies League at O Sullivan s Red Cross Star Office. Notable individuals include Carskaden Worth s DeHaven Snider Rice and Bell Clothes with high games and sets. Team marks for Worth s and Star Office shown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O'Sullivan
Red Cross Star Office Jr
Worth
Bell
Carskaden
DeHaven
Star Office
Snider
Red Cross
Worth’s
Rice
Winchester tops Frederick to grab third in Blue Ridge Bowling
Winchester takes third place by sweeping Frederick 3–0 in a 1791 set as Hawthorne, Whitlock, and Rhea lead Royal Crown Cola with 396, 140s, and 125s. Frederick’s RanKles and partners struggle with spares as Royal Crown Cola builds momentum through the second game. Other league results include Red Cross, Star Office, and GAA No 1, all posting 3–0 wins in a busy bowling night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Frederick
Allen Hawthorne
Royal Crown Cola
Les Keller
Troy Rhea
Hawthorne
Alonzo Whitlock
Dick Rankles
Whitlock
Rhea
Berryvile
Worth's
Corinne Carskaden
Worth
Elizabeth Snider
Connie Lineburg
Red Cross
Georgia Blackburn
Julia DeHaven
Dot Rice
Star Office
Bell Clothes
Loma Cunningham
GAA
O'Sullivan
Bill Anderson
Dan Boone
Spinners
Va. Woolen Co
Gremlins
Martine Derflinger
Daisy Landacre
Daisy Landacre’s 115. Mrs. Derflinger
John Thornton
Dyers
All Stars
Eddie Burch
Lawrence Patton
Comets
Bombardiers
College basketball scores highlight tight contests
NL c State beat Clemson 48 to 43 while VMI trailed 30 to 28 at halftime. Richmond led George Washington 45 to 43 with a late stretch from both sides in a fluctuating scoreboard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
VMI
Richmond
George Washington
Georgetown
Life and fate in a wartime moral meditation
The piece combines a reflective poem on life and divine will with an academic dialogue about wartime national income and public debt. It notes that national debt rose more slowly than income, citing 1942 debt at 76 percent of estimated income and 1945 debt 75 percent higher than income.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Broad Way
Raymond Massey
Jan Clayton
Buddy Ebsen
Carole Bruce
Brian Aherne
A. No
Winchester Daily Crossword Clues Puzzle Across and Down
The puzzle lists crossword clues from wrappers across and down with numbers for across and down entries. Clues range from Wrinkles and Reasonable to Mulberry and Stair with standard puzzle terminology and a mix of common and obscure terms.
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Gene Miller
Randolph Macon Academy Ve
University of Virginia
Winfield Scott
Star
Cc. B. Smalts & Son
National Avenue
J. W. Grove
J.w.grove Furniture Coo
S. Loudoun St
Ray Schwartz
Frank Thomas
Alabama
Ray
Jack Kelly, Jr
Philadelphia
Bainbridge
Cards
Columbus
Wilbur Schu
U. of Kentucky
I Steve de Silco Cut Price Stores, Inc
Loudoun Street
Cay Tae
Sharkey
Braddock
Schmeling
U.S.A
82Nd Airborne Division
ETO
Glass
England
South Bend
Ind
Robert Glass
U. S.a
Pfc
Chris Schirmer
Baby Schaun
Robert Smart
Stephen
Philadelphia Phillies
By Bill Becker
Jack O'Brian
McCarthy
By Gayle Talbot
Evening Star Ladies League
Mellwee
Kelter
Runkles
Ellis
Weddle
Brachey
Wolfe
C. State
Clemson
God
Sheperd
Nola I. Chapman
WINC
Shenandoah Valley National Bank
Member
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Hercules
Sears
Sears, Roebuck and Co
Loudoun St
Daily Crossword
Compass Point
New England State
Petty
Masurium
Sym
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