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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 29, 1940

Page

5

East sports round up teases action across boxing football and baseball

East may see Al Hostak in an over the weight bout with Ken Overlin. Cornell awarded 30 football C s, only 11 to seniors. Judge Bramham quotes from the Bible on Lan dis pronouncement. Art Ross criticized for Eddie Shore trade. Tony Galento considers coast to coast tour amid Major League fears. Hank Greenberg to outfield possible. Hubbell to first. Cy Critter interview with Joe McCarthy reveals 400 cigars since Christmas. U of Arizona baseball practice features Art Nehf’s son. Auburn to play four bowl teams this year including Tech and Clemson. Des Moines bids 1941 Elks Bowling Tournament. WJOE letters planned if Joe Engel succeeds. Judge Lan dis and Hutchins likened. high ideals clash with practicality. Leahy sees Cotton Bowl bid possible. Lee Savold joins Des Moines Junior Chamber. Joe Stripp’s baseball school grows near Orlando. Buckle says Buckeye hopefuls stronger than last year. New Orleans readers react to Sugar Bowl focus. Harold Slater mocks Larry MacPhail over Hitler contract gag.

Eddie Brietz New York al Hostak N. B. Alem Ken Overlin Richmond Cornell W. G. Bramham Landis Bramham First Kings Boston Art Ross and Co Eddie Shore Mr. Hockey New York Americans Tony Galento Cy Critter Joe McCarthy Buffalo Joe William Sett Charlie Chaplin U. of Arizona Art Nehf Auburn Georgia Tech Tulane Clemson Boston College Des Moines Joe Engel Chattanooga WJOE Frank Leahy Lee Savold Des Moines Junior Chamber of Commerce Joe Stripp Orlando Eddie Buckle Ohio State Francis Schmidt Stanford Columbus New Orleans

Ducks Victor In Cold Wave Fight At Mesker Zoo

In Evansville Indiana on January 29 two score ducks geese and swans at Mesker Zoo fought a cold snap by swimming in circles to keep a lake from freezing. Superintendent Max Ritter said the birds began this effort two weeks ago and rising temperatures today allowed them to ease their motion.

Evansville Ind Mesker Zoo Zoo Max Ritter

Simple Lemon Juice Recipe for Rheumatic Pain

A home remedy claims to curb rheumatic arthritis and neuritis quickly. Mix Ru-Ex Compound with a quart of water and the juice of four lemons, take two tablespoons twice daily. If no relief within 48 hours, money-back guarantee applies. sold by Baker's Drug Store and other drug stores.

Baker’s Drug Store Svar Waa Ady

Local bowlers prep for February show match by 1936 champions

Spotlight on local sports notes the 1936 World Game record holding Health Center Five planning a February exhibition against the current team, listing players such as Jack Zimmerman and Jess Kiracore. It also covers mixed doubles high scores, Duckpin notable marks, and league moves including Roland Bean switching leagues.

Hth Center Health Center Jack Zimmerman Lando White Charlies Showalter Lee Ressigne Roy Duvall Jess Kiracore Jack Crowl Allen Hawthorne Woody White Russell Lafollette Helen Lillis Dany Gore Lillis Young Gore Roland Bean Northern Virginia Power Company Roland The Steam Laundry Glaize & Bro R. C. Cline Ed Buncutter W. E. Bridgeforth Walter Shade Jimmy Yates

Dr Miller to Open New Office in Park Theatre Building

Dr C B Miller chiropractor announces opening of his office in the Park Theatre building on a Thursday in January. He has been practicing with Dr Howard L James and formerly partnered with Dr H T Horton of Jersey City New Jersey.

C. B. Miller Park Theatre Aneon Miller Howard L. James New York H. T. Horton Jersey City N. J Ike Thursay

Virginia athletes in limelight this week in basketball boxing wrestling and swimming

University of Virginia stars lead a busy slate as Old Dominion colleges resume play. Bill Harman boosts points in the state scoring race while Virginia faces Virginia Tech Maryland Connecticut and George Washington in key Big Six and Southern Conference games. Boxing and swimming squads compete with strong rivals including Maryland North Carolina and William and Mary as the state cage race remains open.

Richmond University of Virginia Old Dominion Colleges Bill Harman Virginia Cagers Virginia Tech Roanoke Maryland Connecticut George Washington Dick Pinck Washington and Lee Howard Dobbins Bob Michael Emory and Henry Jeter Barker Glenn Roberts Barker Roberts Virginia North Carolina College Park Johnny Larowe Clemson Williamsburg William and Mary N. C Chapel Hill V. P. I. Grapplers Randolph Macon Furman Bridgewater Concord

C League Averages And Standings After First Half

Virginia and Washington and Lee and Richmond share top spots in Old Dominion play with undefeated records. The three teams do not collide until next week to decide the lead.

Tween Virginia Richmond

Bride Of Day Fatally Burned In Pipe Thawing Accident

Franklin Va January 29 an attempt to thaw frozen pipes with a blow torch caused a gasoline explosion that killed Mrs Andrew T Malechek at Radford Hospital and badly burned her husband who tried to help Two neighbor children Annie Moody Porter and Rosa Dale Porter were also injured in the incident and taken for treatment

Franklin Andrew T. Malechek Radiford Hospital Malechek Annie Moody Porter Rosa Dale Porter

Betty Jameson Names Ideal World War II era golfers lineup

Betty Jameson rated an all round golfer by selecting favorites for tee to green play. She would have Charlotte Gluing handle woods Patty Berg long irons Marion Miley chipping and any skilled putter for the greens. Jameson admires Glenna Collett Ware as the best all round player.

Tallahassee Fla Betty Jameson America Charlotte Gluing Patty Berg Marion Miley Glenna Collett Ware United States Glenna San Antonio Tex Miss Jameson Florida Patty St. Augustine Betty

Many Factory Workers Perish In Train Fire

Tokyo reports a suburban train derailment near Osaka killed between 170 and 200 factory workers and injured about 100. The Osaka Railway Bureau could not determine the cause, with initial claims of a colliding gas oil tank car. Witnesses described the train leaving the rails and crashing into a ditch as gasoline ignited the wreckage.

Tokyo Osaka Osaka Railway Bureau

No Special Events Said by German High Command

Berlin dispatch reports the German high command issued a communique stating no special events occurred. The brief note emphasizes routine operations with no notable actions or alerts announced.

Berlin High Command

Couple Married Saturday Afternoon in Barhamsville

The Malecheks were married Saturday afternoon with the bride Miss Helen Zawodny of Barhamsville. The ceremony marked a new union for the couple.

Malecheks Helen Zawodny Barhamsville

Handley Hosts Warren County in Second Home Game

Handley high school hosts Warren County at 7 30 pm as the Judges seek a win after five losses in six starts this season. The contest follows recent improvement in confidence and shooting amid strong opposition from Front Royal.

Handley Warren County High School Front Royal OWS Handley Opp Harrisonburg Charles Town Staunton Martinsburg Hagerstown

McCoy Nearing Sale to Major Baseball Outfit

McCoy the free agent from Detroit Tigers could sign with a major club after a hold up for final bids. He awaited a formal contract after being declared a free agent by Commissioner Landis along with 90 Tigers batters.

McCoy A _ Major Outfit Grand Rapids, Mich Kenesaw Mountain Landis Tiger

Treasury Receipts and Debt Update January 26

Treasury reports receipts of 10.41 million dollars and expenditures of 8.09 million, leaving a net balance of 2.31 billion. Gross debt stands at 42.10 billion, rising by 5.99 million from the previous day.

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