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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 03, 1956

Page

4

Red Sox Hot in AL Race as Williams Leads Push

Ted Williams and Boston press to stay hot amid a pivotal four game series with first place New York. Williams goes four for five lifting his average as Ike Delock shines in relief and Boston wins 3-2 while Chicago White Sox beat Detroit 7-3 trimming the Yankees lead. Cincinnati tops Milwaukee 2-1 as New York Giants topple Brooklyn 5-9 and Chicago down St Louis 6-3 in other games.

Ted Wilkins Boston Red Sox Red Sox Newark Yankees Tomor Bostons Williams Washington Ike Delock Boston Chicacao White Sox Detroit Yankees Cincinnati Redlegs Milwaukee Braves New York Giants Brooklyn Chicago St. Louis Byerly Jackiesen Jim Piersall Sox Jensen Pact Piersail &S Bit Block Ton Senators Frank Sullivan

Miss Shenandoah Apple Blossom Heads to Florida

Miss Hicks the Shenandoah Apple Blossom will spend July 7 to 16 in Lake Worth and Palm Beach Florida as the Lake Worth Chamber of Commerce prize winner. She and her parents from Front Royal will stay at the Sea Breeze Hotel and tour eateries spots and attractions while being feted by Florida stations and local chambers.

Donna Hicks Lake Worth Fla Palm Beaches Fete Department of Valley Participation Howard Shockey Warren County Hicks Atirac Wieares

Boy Survives Fall At Manitou Falls After Narrow Rescue

A 34 year old man from Superior fell 100 feet at Manitou Falls near Pott State Perse and was rescued by a friend, Dennis Sichincer 14, of Dubois Pa, who summoned lifeguards. He escaped with minor cuts and was released after treatment. The mishap left his mother Mrs John McNamera relieved but worried.

Superior Apoo Dan McNamera Manitou Falls Pott State Perse Ford McNamara Dennis Sichincer Dubois John McNaware Danny

School’s Out Alarm Sparks Street Caution Message

A brief notice warns children about imminent street activity as schools end. It urges drivers to watch for kids and exercise caution in the vicinity to prevent accidents.

Major League Leaders Summary From Baseball Almanac

American League leader Mantle tops batting with .378 and 69 RBIs while pacing runs with 69 and hits at 100. Piersall and Buena split doubles with 17. Simpson leads triples at 7. Mantle also owns 29 homers and 106 strikeouts. Francona Rivera and Mays pace steals with eight. Lawrence wins 10–0 with 1.000 ERA. Friend posts strikeouts for Pittsburgh.

Mantle New York Piersall Boston Buena Detroit Simpson Kansas City Francona Baltimore Rivera Chicago Pierce Cleveland Bruton Milwaukee Mays Banks Lawrence Cincinnati Sprikeouts Friend Pittsburgh

Basketball results and schedule from unmatched OCR data

The list shows multiple game scores and upcoming matchups with teams such as Boston Washington Chicago Detroit Cleveland Baltimore New York Philadelphia Pittsburgh and others. Several entries appear garbled with inconsistent times and team pairings.

Kansas City Chicago Cleveland Detroit Baltimore Washington New York Boston Pat New York

Two Are Fatally Burned Saving Pet Dog in Albemarle

In Albemarle County near Charlottesville Virginia a family fire claimed two lives and left a third seriously burned after Mrs C B Jones 68 and her granddaughter Nancy Ward 6 perished while rescuing a dog and a purse The Jones elderly husband 80 was critically burned when the roof collapsed Lynwood 15 the son pulled him to safety before also being burned Virginia Ward 9 was injured in the blaze discovered around 3 am by Marvin Jones who alerted the Charlottesville Fire Department and neighbors The frame dwelling was destroyed and the family caregiver stayed at a nearby cottage during the incident.

Alberene C. B. Jones Nancy Ward Albemarle County Lynwood Charlottesville Jones Marvin Charlotesville Fire Department Virginia Ward Nancy

Sunnyside and Opequon Win Church League Games

Sunnyside beat EUB 14 to 10 as C Hodson hit a home run and D Baughman and Strawderman McCall added key extra base hits. Opequon defeated Montague 8 to 3 with two homers by A Flowers and consistent offense across innings.

Sunnyside Opequon E.U.B C. Hodson D. Baughman Strawderman McCall Montague A. Flowers Shade Spade J. Larrick Cattlett Br. Clark Montague Hurler Flowers R. Clark

New Members of Winchester Golf Club

The Winchester Golf Club announces new members including Mr. and Mrs. Ralph H. Halfen Mr. and Mrs. Allen A. Koman Mr. and Mrs. Charles H. Johnson III Mr. and Mrs. John P. Rodman Jr Mr. and Mrs. Manuel Silva and Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Hershberger all of Winchester Also Miss Virginia Ida Boy Ed Mr and Mrs John R. Friant Mr and Mrs Harold G Potts Mr and Mrs William S Whyel of Clarke County plus Mr and Mrs Henry P Pryor of Levittown PA Mr and Mrs E H Morse Towson MD Thomas F Smith New York City Mr and Mrs H T Stockholm Philadelphia and Mr and Mrs T Edward Houseman West Hyattsville MD

Winchester Golf Club Ralph H. Halfen Allen A. Koman Charles H. Johnson, III John P. Rodman, Jr Manuel Silva Joseph Hershberger Winchester Virginia Ida John R. Friant Harold G. Potts

Is It Safe to Use Phone and Radio in Thunderstorms

Experts say there is no harm in using the telephone or radio or electrical appliances during a storm. The voltage running through these devices is 100 volts or less and will not attract lightning.

V. F. W. Prevails 7-2 Over Moose in Pony League

The V. F. W. team won 7-2 over the Moose in the J. C. C. pony league after totaling 11 hits. Miller led V. F. W. with three hits in four at bats, while Carter, Orndorff and Forney had two each. Moose collected four hits, with Hill as the losing pitcher and Dix Proffitt Perry and Hill contributing singles.

Moose Hill Miller Bet Carter Orndorff Forney Stine Kremer Dix Proffitt Perry

Winchester Nine Meets First Place Clarke Tomorrow

Winchester journeys to Berryville tomorrow to face Clarke County in Northern Virginia Baseball League action. Strasburg travels to Oak Grove in the other game as Clarke County rides a 6-2 record while Winchester stands 3-5. Buckner is expected to start for Clarke and Baker may start for Winchester. Members of Winchester head to Berryville at 1 p.m. for the trip.

Winchester Berryvile Clarke County Northern Virginia Strasburg Oak Grove Clarke Berryville Lads Shenandoah County White Baker Lawrece Buckner Cork Loudoui Sts Berryville Mt. Falls I Bell

Brownies End Eight Day Camp at Camp White Rock

Seven and eight year old Brownie Scouts wrap eight day session at Camp White Rock ending June 28. Twenty three Brownies from Eastern Panhandle Martinsburg and Blue Ridge Winchester Council followed Patrol System in Hemlock Grove and Sherwood Grove units. Highlights included a Pioneer Party and an Indian Pow Wow with swimming crafts songs and campfires.

Camp White Rock Panhandle Martinsburg Blue Ridge Council Winchester Hemlock Grove Sherwood Grove

16 Get Diplomas At Winchester Day Nursery

Sixteen children received diplomas at graduation exercises held Friday at the Winchester Day Nursery. Miss Mildred Lee Grove from Handley School spoke and presented diplomas. Graduates entering first grade in the fall include Judy McDonald Gloria Jenkins Joan Fiddler Patsy Giffin Jeanne Manuel Linda Newlin Helen Snead Joan Sirbaugh Freddie Baker Bobby Bowers Floyd Shanholtz Donny Simpson Billy Sims Mike Thompson Steve Wymer and Timmie Tultz.

Winchester Day Nursery Edwin Ritter Mildred Lee Grove Handley School Judy McDonald Gloria Jenkins Joan Fiddler Patsy Giffin Jeanne Manuel Linda Newlin Helen Snead Joan Sirbaugh Freddie Baker

Why left-side seating causes airsickness

The captain sits on the left and most turns favor that side. As the plane banks the left side may lose horizon sight and see moving ground below. When in motion lack of horizon cues increases motion sickness susceptibility.

First Scholastic All Star Grid Game Set for Aug 10

Virginia's first scholastic all star football game will pit East against West graduates at Norfolk Foreman Field on Friday Aug 10 at 8 pm. The Virginia All Star Foundation led by B M Stanton plans a charity event with 44 players housed July 4–12 around Norfolk area and Navy Ft Story Cape Henry support. Proceeds after expenses benefit charity. Team rosters to be announced soon.

Virginia Beach Virginia Norfolk Foreman Field B. M. Stanton Virginia All-Star Foundation Virginia High School League Wiliamsburg Ocean Naval Air Station Ft. Story Cape Henry Stanton Virginia Sports Writers and Sportscasters Assn

RC Poultry Co Teams Set Two Games Tomorrow

RC of the city league meets Strasburg Poultry Co now at Woodstock for two games at Grimfield. First pitch is 6 30 p m with RC’s Jess Donald pitching the opener. The Poultry Co squad, in Shenandoah County’s first division, plans to bring a top flight lineup for the twin bill. Hurler for game two not announced.

Strasburg Poultry Co Woodstock Jess Donald Poultry Company Shenandoah County Grimfield

Women dominate volunteer welfare work in the United States

The study shows that at least 75 percent of all volunteer workers are women. It is estimated that about 20 million women devote at least a few hours weekly to welfare activities in their communities.

United States J.J. A

Lions and Rotary win with two run edges

The Lions beat Exchange 4 to 2 and Rotary defeated Kiwanis 8 to 6 in American Major League play. Marvin Griffith earned the win for Rotary with Ronnie Bucher taking the loss. Ronnie Gore hit a fifth inning homer for Kiwanis in a brief highlight. Rotary and Lions meet Thursday with Kiwanis and Exchange facing off next.

Lions Rotary Kiwanis Marvin Griffith Ronnie Bucher Ronnie Gore Kiwanis and Exchange

Miller & Anderson Bowl to National Fruit 14 to 5

National Fruit defeated Miller and Anderson 14 to 5 in an American Minors little league game. National Fruit led 3-3 after one inning, added five in the second, and six in the third to secure the win. Bridges pitched the win. Chicklo took the loss.

National Fruit Miller & Anderson National Bridges Chicklo

Former Champion Ill in Buffalo

Slattery former light heavy boxing champion in fair condition at Columbus Hospital after collapsing in a downtown drug store. The 54 year old titleholder won the NBA belt in August 1927 against Maxie Rosenbloom and lost it to Tommy Loughran in December 1927. He later held the New York State Commission title until losing to Rosenbloom in June 1930.

Buffalo N. Y Slattery Columbus Hospital National Boxing Assn Maxie Rosenbloom Tommy Loughran New York State Athletic Commission Rosenbloom

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