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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 15, 1940

Page

5

Armstong predicts win for Hostak over Garcia

Roundup cites Henry Armstrong asserting Al Hostak would stop Ceferino Garcia if they meet. It notes Garcia and Glen Lee returning to Los Angeles from Manila on Jan 24 and mentions Lou Ambers preparing for a Jan 29 bout with Wally Hall in Providence.

New York Henry Armstrong al Hostak Ceferino Garcia Eddie Anderson Iowa St. Aloysius School Rome N.Y N. Y. World-Telegram Lou Ambers al Davis Wally Hally Providence E. P Udrooney

New Map of Europe Shows Present Day And Pre World War Boundaries

An advertisement offers a five color up to date map of Europe showing present day borders and pre World War boundaries. It highlights Polish and Russian occupation and promises clear war context for ten cents plus a coupon and mailed order from the Winchester Evening Star Information Bureau.

Europe Poland Germany Russia Washington Information Bureau Winchester Evening Star Frederick J. Haskin Washington, D. C

Spotlight on Local Sports In League A and Beyond

Local bowling notes highlight Philip Fowle of the American Legion leading League A with 109.10. The piece praises historic leaders, notes Helen Berry’s injury in Clarke County Junior Women’s Club victory, and covers top averages like Ray Northern 136 in Hartford Industrial League and Astor Clarke 132 in Roslyn.

Philip Fowle American Legion Legionaire Five Frank Gearing Daniel Boone Harold Red Darlington Jesse Kiracofe Percell Plank Helen Berry Clarke County Weoman Lions Club Harold Hilduin Hershey National Fruit Ben Cather CUBS Ben Legionaires Handley Star Office Helen “Hankie Lillis Jack Widmyer Cammer’s Cleaners Charlie Shewbridge LIONS Winchester Baltimore Ida Simmons Lorraine Gulls Ray Northern Hartford

Officers Of Grangers To Be Installed

Middletown Virginia January installation postponed due to road and weather conditions. Tonight the Fairfax county installation and tableau teams will induct officers for White Hall Saumsville and Middletown Granges with county Pomona sessions and a brief program.

Fairfax Middletown Great Falls Frederick County Pomona Fairfax County Mark Turner Herndon White Hall Grange Jesse Lewis F. J. Marshall Robert Russell R. P. Smith Foster Bageant Jack McAboy A. W. Wright Edgar Dick Marjorie Lewis Ceres Opal Tusing Flora Colleen Bageant

Winchester City Cage League Opens Second Half Schedule

The Winchester City Cage League starts its second half at Handley gym with Rustic Tavern vs Junior Board and Health Club vs Nehi among first division games. Tonight features Dr Pepper vs Virginia Woolen at 7 30 and Elks vs O Sullivan at 8 30 as Dan O Henry coordinates playoff implications.

Winchester Basketball League Handley Gym Rustic Tavern Junior Board Health Club Nehi O'Sullivan Dan O. Henry Dr Pepper Virginia Woolen The Elks and O'Sulivan Quints Rustic Five

Auxiliary Plans Benefit Supper by Stephens City Ladies

The Stephens City Ladies Auxiliary of the Independent Hose Company at their last meeting decided to hold a benefit supper on Friday January 26 in the Red Men Hall. Mrs Floyd Cadwallader was elected chairman. Menu includes all you can eat vegetables with a choice of meat chickens or oysters plus ice cream and cake. In five months the auxiliary has raised about $700 and the community has supported the effort strongly.

Stephens City Independent Hose Company Floyd Cadwallader

Clarke Youth Held For Jury

Berryville Virginia January 15 Woodrow Wilson Larrick a 20 year old from White Post will be turned over to the grand jury on charges of criminal assault Justice Loring C Kackley disclosed the grand jury will convene January 22 a 16 year old Berryville girl was the complainant in the case

Berryville Woodrow Wilson Larrick White Post

Brumback Names and Officials Listed for Roles

The document lists Brumback family members and associates in various roles including master, overseer, lecturer, steward, assistant steward, chaplain, treasurer, secretary, gate-keeper, pianist, juvenile matron, and executive committee member. Names include Herbert Manuel Brumback D N Gruver Joyce Baker Edna Brumback Mae Foltz Gladys Hammond Carie Brumback Malcolm Brumback Winston Baker and R H Baker.

E. H. Hammond R. H. Baker

Texas High School Football Coaches Bank on 1940 Campain

Texas football pride noted with two national titles and multiple bowl wins frames plans for the 1940 coaching camp in Austin this August. The annual school coaches school expects 300 to 500 attendees and funds its activities largely from an all-star game, yielding excess profits.

Dallas Texas Texas High School Football Coaches Association Austin Association

Bill Kern Named West Virginia Football Coach

William F. Kern, 33, former Carnegie Tech grid coach, selected as head coach of West Virginia University. He resigned from Tech last week and reportedly signs a three year contract at about 7000 dollars annually. Roy M. Hawley recommended him and board of governors approved in Charleston. Assistants include Eddie Hirschberg and Frank Katz.

Charleston W. Va William F Bill) Kern Carnegie Tech West Virginia University Mountaineers Clarence Spears Kern Tech Roy M. Hawley University Board of Governors Marshall Glenn Eddie Hirschberg Dartmouth Frank Katz

Harmon Tops Virginia Scoring In Early Season

Virginia guard Bill Harman leads the Old Dominion with 107 points in eight games for the undefeated Cavaliers. William and Mary’s Tom Andrews sits second with 94 points, while Vincent Taffe of W and M is third with 80. Hampden Sydney center Syd Weed has 77 and Dick Pinck of Washington and Lee has 74 in seven games.

Richmond Bill Harman University of Virginia Old Dominion Episcopal High Harman Bridgewater Tom Andrews William and Mary Marksman Virginia Vincent Taffe Syd Weed Hampden-Sydney Dick Pinck Washington and Lee

Landis Cracks Down On the Detroit Tigers

Chicago Jan 15 Commissioner Landis censures Detroit and affiliates for fake agreements and cover ups in the farm system. Free agency awarded 92 players valued near 500000, with 87 players spread across 15 minor league clubs. Threats of ineligible lists fines and declaring mishandled players as free agents issued to all clubs.

Chicago Kenewsaw Mountain Landis Detroit Tigers Landis Detroit Paul Trout Lloyd Dietz Steve Rachunok Beny McCoy Roy Cullenbine

Revival Meeting At Mount Olive Attracts Large Crowds

Hayfield Virginia January 15 Evangelistic services led by Rev L C Messick began at Mount Olive United Brethren Church last Monday night and run through the week with 730 p m starts. Large crowds attend with cooperation from local churches as old-time gospel hymns lift the mood.

Hayfield L. C. Messick Mount Olive United Brethren Church

Three Conference Teams Leading Three Conference Teams

Three Southern Conference basketball teams hold perfect league records as the week opens. The Citadel defeated Furman and South Carolina, North Carolina beat Virginia Tech and Davidson, and Maryland has beaten Clemson Duke and Richmond. Clemson, boosted by Banks McFadden return, beat Wake Forest Furman and North Carolina State after a loss to Maryland.

Richmond Citadel North Carolina Furman South Carolina Virginia Tech Davidson Maryland Clemson Duke Banks McFadden Wake Forest North Carolina State Deacons

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