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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 02, 1940

Page

5

Sports Roundup From New York Anxious for Big Events

Mayo Clinic works on a fluid for calcified arms while Dizzy Dean’s comeback plans at Suffolk Downs loom. Patty Berg turns pro July 8 and signs with a Chicago supplier. Lew Burton discusses Baer and Galento, with Dan Topping set to wed Sonja Honey. Bar ney McCoskey shines in Detroit but seeks All Star nods. Mine Workers take over Pennington Gap club. Galento favored to win in fight hype.

New York Mayo Clinic Dizzy Dean Challedon Massachusetts Suffolk Downs Kilian Vopel Patty Berg Chica Jimmy Phelan Washington U Dean McAdams Galento Benny McCoy Connie Mack Mel Ott Arch Ward Chicago Tribune Sonja Honey Dan Topping Brooklyn Dodger Billy Southworth Cardinals Rochester Detroit Barney McCoskey Barney West Virginia DiMaggio

Local anglers net 235 trout and legal hunting date shift proposed

The fishing party led by Herbert Schutte on The Bonita caught 235 trout. John D Glover added a 30 pound bonita and David M Beale a 35 pounder. The Park tennis scene saw several matches with Brock Breckenridge, Ken Robinson, Woodie Glazoe, Dan Gore and Bob Poston. The State Commission of Game and Inland Fisheries proposed shortening the general hunting season to November 20 through January 5 east and west of the Blue Ridge, with public hearings to follow.

Herbert Schutte John D. Glover Cape Charles David M. Beale Bill Grove Breckenridge Kenneth Robinson Woodie Glaize Dan Gore Bob Poston Dick Carpenter Blue Ridge Mountains

Berryville Nine to Play The Park on Fourth of July

Berryville nine will not face the Frederick Hustlers on July Fourth. Clarke county Junior Board of Trade team is slated to appear in place of the Hustlers. Berryville also plans a Red Cross benefit game at The Park the following Sunday July 7. Lefty Michaels will start on the mound as The Park eyes another victory against Berryville. The Park also hosts a Saturday night game with the Waynesboro Generals in Waynesboro Virginia.

Frederick Maryland Hustlers Russell Potts Potts Berryville Red Cross the Park Park Perry Smith Park Boys

City and County Realty Transfers List of Stephens City and Vicinity Deals

Special commissioner transfers ownerships across Stephens City and surrounding areas. Transfers include Herbert S. Larrick to C. S. Headley and to Atha Sargeant for properties valued at $255 and $205 respectively, and many other parcels with prices noted, ranging from $1 to $500, involving residents such as Patrick W. Lockhart, Rosa B. Kerns, Walter DeHaven, O. P. DeHaven, and others, with paths through Gainesboro Winchester Middletown and nearby districts. The document lists numerous 1 to 93 acre plots and small tracts transferred among individuals and trustees with stated consideration.

Herbert S. Larrick C. S. Headley Stephens City Atha Sargeant Patrick W. Lockhart Brown E. Jenkins Winchester Rosa B. Kerns Als John H Kerns City Walter DeHaven O. P. DeHaven North Frederick Grade Ruben DeHaven Catherine A. DeHaven Gainesboro Minnie Lamonds E. Clay Rogers G. Grover Teets Ann McKenzie Bailey Welltown Ernest Jenkins Kirby Teets Lillie Marpel George W. Hulver John L. Hershenan Mountain Falls John L. Snapp Charles Cross E. R. Sperry Middletown Mt. Falls James W. McInturff W. A. McIinturff Stephenson Belva G. Rickard E. L. Molden J. Howard Virgil R. Prince Northern Va. Power Co Shawnee J. W. Baker Shawnee Secs Earl S. Bailey Elux

Galento Baer Set for 15 Round Backyard Showdown Tonight

Tony Galento and Max Baer clash in a 15 round bout at a Jersey City ballpark with about 30 000 fans expected. The winner will meet Joe Louis in September. Galento is the favorite and seen as likely to KO Baer. Baer has been out of the limelight and the fight unfolds under boxing rules of choice.

Gayle Talbot Jersey City N. J Tony Galento Max Baer Joe Louis Galen Galento Tony Baer Max O. K Queensbury

Major League Standings Snapshot

Brooklyn faces Philadelphia Carlton and Beck in a rough tilt. Boston meets New York Errickson and Schumacher while Pittsburgh battles Chicago Bowman and Lee in a doubleheader style report.

Brooklyn Philadelphia Carleton Beck Boston New York Errickson Schumacher Pittsburgh Chicago Bowman Lee

Baseball Tonight Matches and Probable Pitchers List

The schedule shows Philadelphia at Boston with Caster and Heusser facing Harris and Gatehouse. New York visits Washington with Gomez and Leonard. Chicago plays Detroit with Dietrich against Sears or Trout. St Louis travels to Cleveland to meet Harris and Harder.

New York Boston Brooklyn Philadelphia Pittsburgh Chicago St. Louis Cincinnati Seenee Coiceeg Éssceed Derringer McGee Caster Heusser Harris Gatehouse Washington Gomez Leonard Detroit Dietrich Sears Trout Cleveland R. Harris Harder Seer Os Washington Sheen

Rites Held For Daniel M. Sandy Near Stephens City

Daniel M. Sandy 61 of near Stephens City died in Palmyra Pennsylvania Saturday from complications following a fall and heart attack. A native of Rockingham County he worked in produce and served as Broadway town sergeant. He is survived by his wife several children and brothers John Bergton and Marion Broadway. Funeral services were held this afternoon at 2 with burial in Palmyra Pennsylvania.

Daniel M. Sandy Melvin K. Sandy Annie Sandy Stephens City Palmyra John Bergton Marion Broadway

Fights Last Night Recap From Major Cities

Boxers and results from last night include Mike Gamiere stopping Johnny Pheasant in Chicago, Tony Musto outpointing Curtis Sheppard in Pittsburgh, Jack Dempsey knocking out Clarence Luttrell in Atlanta, Solly Krieger outpointing Al McCoy in New York, and Johnny Bellus defeating Julio Gonzales in New Haven.

Chicago Mike Gamiere Cleveland Johnny Pheasant Pittsburgh Tony Musto Curtis Sheppard Atlanta Jack Dempsey New York Clarence Luttrell Texas Solly Krieger Brooklyn al McCoy Boston Johnny Bellus New Haven Conn Julio Gonzales Puerto Rico

Rev Dr McMurray Nears Retirement From Ministry

An adjourned Winchester Presbytery meeting at Martinsburg West Virginia aims to dissolve the pastoral relations of Rev. Dr J A McMurray with the Falling Waters group. Dr McMurray retires after more than 50 years in active ministry with potential discussion of missionary projects.

Winchester Martinsburg W. Va J. A. McMurray Falling Waters Presbyterian Churches McMurray

Red Cross Roll Call Contributors Named in Campaign

The list honors individuals including Bill Argenbright Mrs. Andrew Bell Mrs. Hattie Bell Mr and Mrs Frank Crawford Alli e D Cooper Jimmy Choucler J W DeHaven Logan R Fay and many others who contributed to the first Red Cross campaign. The notice credits community members and families for their support.

Bill Argenbright Andrew Bell Hattie E. Bell Frank Crawford Allie D. Cooper Jimmy Choucler J. W. DeHaven Logan R. Fay Robert Fleet Glass Carrie Lula Henry Sadie Hamerick J. H. Henry Philip Klompus Lorenzo Lewis Edgar Payne P. D. Plank G. R. Ridgeway M. L. Stevens Shippe John Scully Bertha Williams M. K. Welch Emily Ward

Dempsey Wins In A Breeze

Atlanta report notes former heavyweight champion Jack Dempsey knocks out Clarence Luttrell in four minutes eleven seconds to resume activity. About 10,000 spectators attend as Dempsey dominates with power from early rounds, securing a dramatic knockout on the platform.

Lewis Hawkins Atlanta Jack Dempsey Manassa Mauler Clarence (Paule) Luttrell Dempsey Nat Freisher Luttrell

Browns Turn On Pals Amid Turmoil In Baseball

The St. Louis Browns, struggling after winter upheavals, upset the Cleveland Indians 2-1 to cut their lead to one game. Across the league, Dodgers beat Phillies 4-3 as Slaughter and Walker fueled the rally. Giants toppled Bees 7-1 behind Melton. Newsom notched his 11th win as Tigers beat White Sox 3-1. Athletics routed Red Sox 9-1 on Hayes homers.

Baseball Stars Yesterday Lead Big Wins Across Leagues

Yesterday's list shows Nelson Potter and Frank Hayes of the Athletics beating the Red Sox on eight hits with Hayes four for four and two homers in a 9 1 victory. Buck Newsom of the Tigers improves to 11 straight wins aided by six hit pitching and seven strikeouts against the White Sox. Cliff Melton of the Giants holds the Bees to six hits and fans nine for his seventh win. Joe Medwick of the Dodgers drives in a run with a triple and scores on a wild pitch in a 4 3 win over the Pirates. Vince Dimaggio of the Pirates hits two homers to tie the game in the ninth and Pittsburgh wins 4 3 in ten. Harold Clift and Rip Radcliff contribute in the Browns 22 1 triumph over the Indians.

Judson Bailey Associated .Press St. Louis Browns Ubs Tribe Boston Red Sox Cleveland Indians Detroit Tigers Elden Auker Browns Cleveland St. Louis Cardinals Cincinnati Reds Len Warneke Enos Slaughter St. Louis Brooklyn Dodgers New York Giants Brooklyn Dodgers Phillies Hugh Mulcahy Dixie Walker Joe Medwick van Munge Baltimore Giants Boston Bees Cliff Melton Pittsburgh Pirates Chicago Cubs Newsom Buck Newsome Chicago White Sox Yankees Senators Washington Hal Chase Philadelphia Athletics A’s Frank Hayes Associated Press Nelson Potter Athletics Red Sox Buck Tigers White Sox Bees Oes Pees Vince Dimaggio Pirates Pittsburgh Cubs Harold Clift Rip Radcliff Indians

Olympian Oath and Prayer Marked the Contest

The article notes statues of Zeus and an oath by participants to abide by judges rulings, followed by a prayer for victory with the words only if I am best. The scene reflects a formal, ceremonial prelude to the competition.

Zeus

Bettie Taylor Funeral Set for Wednesday in Clarke County

Funeral services for Bettie Taylor, colored, are planned for 2 o clock Wednesday at Louisville Church in Clarke county with pallbearers Albert Burns Berry Charles Cooper Louis Berry John Doleman and Zycle Doleman. The Rev Willis Gibbs will officiate.

Bettie Taylor Wedneday Louisville Church Clarke County Kerns Albert Burns Berry Charles Cooper Louis Berry John Doleman Zycle Doleman Willis Gibbs

McNeill Near Second Victory in No Collegiate Finals

McNeill, ranked third nationally, eyes his second major title at Merion Cricket Club finals beating Joe Hunt of the Naval Academy in straight sets 7-5 6-1 6-1. The Ohio collegian previously defeated Bobby Riggs in Chicago for the national clay courts crown.

Little Kenyon College Ohio Collegian Joe Hunt Naval Academy Merion Cricket Club McNeill Bobby Riggs Chicago

Burial site of Light Horse Harry Lee

Light Horse Harry Lee died at Cumberland Island Georgia and was buried there. In 1913 his remains were moved to the Lee Chapel at Washington and Lee University in Lexington Virginia.

A. Light Horse Harry Lee Cumberland Island Georgia Nathanael Greene Lee Washington and Lee University Lexington

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el Galen Lew Burton N. Y. Journal- American Labor — Dept United Mine Workers’ Union Pennington Gap Appalachian League General Phelan B&o Rip Baltimore & Ohio Richmond State Commission OF Game and Inland Fisheries Virginia Fastern Stats Blue Ridge Salat Portland Cement Association State Planters Bank Bidg Richmond, Va Sun Frederick Hustlers Frederick County Louis Daniel Sandy N. Cameron St Daniel Gleason Howard Phelan St. Patrick’s Cathedral Notre Dame University The Dr. McMurray Flabby Groaner Taylor Bell’s Clothes Store Front Royal Charles Town Pari-Mutuels Daily Charles Town Jockey Club, Inc Tyld i Hes Fea GAS S. Loudoun St George Washington N. Loudoun ST Geo. T. Barnsley Cope General Tire & Rubber Co Akron
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