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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 01, 1940

Page

7

Roundup of boxing bets baseball notes and prison camps

New York reports note Schmel ing in a concentration camp three weeks after returning from Spain with no reason given. Highlights include Shaughnessy at Stanford redistributing 60 big players, heirs seeking Baer fight gate shares, Higbe refusing to shave after a defeat, and Dempsey Luttrell Galento Baer match intrigue. Ted Williams returns discussed. Dom DiMaggio’s absence noted. Yankees criticized for weak batting. Dempsey auto autographs, Smukler to Hawaii, and Patsy Clark at Fort Slocum. New York racing pools hit 41 million in 66 days. J P Moore to Nashville after dog fight orders. Mississippi ferry instruction.

New York Max Schmeling Spain America Clark Shaughnessy Stanford Joe Jacobs Tony Galento Baer Kirby Higbe Philly Dave Fort Slocum Johnny Ray Billy Conn Bob Pastor Charley Eagles Buffalo Jamaica Belmont Aqueduct

Baseball Doubles Feature Pitching and Hitting Highlights

Yesterday's Stars highlights a string of two game results with pitchers dominating. Manuel Salvo and Fred Tosimmons led the Bees and Dodgers in an eight run opener victory while Fred earned his 199th win. Mort Cooper and Max Butcher each collected five and four hitters in wins for Cardinals and Pirates. Johnny Rizzo and Tony Uccinnello homered in the Phillies Giants matchups with strong late offense. Lonnie Frey and Eddie Joost provided key runs and power for Cubs and Phillies wins. Al Smith and Edgar Smith split pitching for Indians and White Sox with a strong five hitter. Marvin Breuer and John Bibich shut down opponents in a pair of games for Yankees and Athletics. Lefty Grove and Charlie Wagner powered Red Sox to two wins over Senators. George McQuinn and John Gorsica contributed late-game heroics for Browns and Tigers in decisive wins.

Associated Press Manuel Salvo Bees Fred Tosimmons Dodgers Fred Mort Cooper Cards Max Butcher Pirates Max Johnny Rizzo Phils Tony €Uccinello Giants Farmer Tony Lonnie Frey Eddie Joost Lonnie Cubs Eddie al Smith Indians Edgar Smith White Sox Edgar Marvin Breuer Yanks John Bibich Athletics Bruer A’s Bibich Lefty Grove Charlie Wagher Red Sox Sox Senators George McQuinn Browns John Gorsica Tigers John Tiger

Nelson Named as Federal Purchases Coordinator in Defense Program

Former Sears Roebuck executive Donald M. Nelson becomes acting purchasing chief for the Roosevelt administration. He will coordinate with the National Council of Defense on all federal procurement in the U S defense program.

Sears Roebuck Donald M. Nelson Roosevelt U. S Nelson National Council of Defense

Major League Standings and Daily Results

Major League standings and results show American League notes with Cleveland leading the pack at 42 25 and St. Louis atop the National League race. Daily matchups include Philadelphia Boston New York Washington Chicago Detroit and St. Louis with listed probable pitchers for today’s games across both leagues.

Cleveland Chicago New York Philadelphia St. Louis Detroit Boston Washington Pet Boone Tore de St. Louis Cece Ross Caster Bagby Ruffing Chase Auker Dobson Rigney Newson Pittsburgh Brooklyn Cincinnati OE i Dean Ski Picchota Melton Presswell Mulcahy Moore Warneke MacFayden Raffensberger

National Sports Week Observance Opens With Bowling Exhibitions

Winchester kicks off July 1 7 with bowling exhibitions at Health Center alleys as Dr. Howard James and Abner Johnson lead a town wide program for National Sports Week. Highlights include pool opening swimming diving and life saving events at the American Legion pool and tennis baseball and indoor athletics at city venues.

Winchester Howard James Abner Johnson American Legion Sports Week Frederick Hustlers Handley Eum Park Handley Stadiums Park Diamond Ridgeway

Baboon Escapes Private Zoo After Idaho Hunter

Wittman Evans hunting near Phoenix fired two shells at a baboon named Babs that escaped a private zoo. He hid in a covered cage but the animal took refuge there first, prompting deputies to capture her.

Phoenix Ariz Wittman Evans Babs Evans Sheriff's Deputies

Belleville solves dog rabbit issue with tied hounds

Sleep disturbed residents faced a puzzling problem as howling dogs and rabbits wandered into Belleville at night. Police tied up the hounds to keep the animals out, offering a simple, if unusual, city limit solution.

Belleville

Fitzsimmons Earns 199th Victory as Dodgers Drop Game

Dodgers guard Freddie Fitzsimmons won his 199th major league game beating Boston 9-2 after nine innings while Brooklyn dropped the nightcap 7-2 to Salvo. Cincinnati pulled ahead as Bucky Walters and Linus Prey helped the Reds win 7-4. Johnny Rizzo homered for Philadelphia in a split twin bill with the Giants. Red Sox edged Washington 6-5 and 5-4 with Cronin and Doerr supplying key hits.

Bill White Associated Press Brooklyn Dodgers Freddie Fitzsimmons Dodgers Boston Bees Cincinnati Reds Freddie Boston Manuel Salvo Reds Brooks Bucky Walters Linus Prey Cubs Eddie Joost Johnny Rizzo Philadelphia Phils Giants Boston Red Sox Washington Senators Joe Cronin Busly Doerr

Bank staff go collarless in summer at Union Trust

In St. Petersburg on July 1 employees at Union Trust Company wore open necked sports shirts instead of collars and ties for a single day. The public approved the casual dress, and collars and ties are now out for the summer.

ST. Petersburg Fla Union Trust Company

Blue Ribbon Beer Ad Promises Premium Quality

A vintage advertisement touts Blue Ribbon as America's Premium Beer. It highlights clarity sparkle and creamy head, claiming a 33 times blending process for consistent smoothness and flavor. The copy invites readers to meet Blue Ribbon today.

America

Middletown Wins Again in 17-6 Victory

Middletown Minks defeated Maurertown 17 to 6 at Meurer town. Buddy Cooley earned the win with a three hit pitching performance, while Garrett Pingley Jenkins and D Borden supplied key hitting. Jenkins homered for the Middlesex team as Jack Jenkins delivered the standout long ball. Next Sunday Middletown hosts Woodstock.

Middletown Buddy Cooley Garrett Pingley Jenkins D. Borden Middletown Minks Meurertown Cooley Johnson Redsox Maurertown Jack Jenkins Woodstock P. Garrett B. Pingley B. Cooley J. Jenkins E. Cooley R. Larrick C. Cooley N. Brill Tenner Conner Huffman N. Brill C. Colley

Galento Resumes Fight Plans Despite Chin Cut

Tony Galento declares he is okay to fight Max Baer tomorrow night in Jersey City. He continues training despite a minor chin cut from a beer glass incident and says the injury will not delay the bout. Madcap Maxie Baer confirms he is ready to proceed as scheduled.

Jersey City N. J Tony Galento Maxie Baer Tony Maxie Orange Mike Associated Press Max Bear

Park Has Field Day Favors The Park Nine

The Park team's offense produced 18 hits to beat 4 Packard Club of Washington DC 14 to 5. Curry smashed a homer with one aboard and doubled later, while Goodwin and Burch delivered four doubles and two singles each in five at bats. Ham Ritenour pitched well, and Sandy Baker slid safely into home on a 20 foot belly play. Howard Allen singled in one at bat in his second game for The Park. Burch shoulder may be out for some time after a fielding mishap. A softball exhibition before the game saw Winchester beat Pront Royal 14 to 2.

Packard Club Washington D. C Sandy Baker Burch Howard Allen Princeton Bureh Winchester Pront Royal

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