Weeks, Jurges, and Ball Losses Highlight Sports Roundup
New York July 6 Weeks' Wash notes a risky pace in the season while Bill Jurges faces hearings. Club officials report $20,000 worth of golf balls lost metro wide on July 4 with caddies paid at least $40,000. Durocher earns praise as Brooklyn christens a new cruiser. Johnny Gee joins Syracuse U summer school. The Detroit Tigers lead the American League with Boston and Cleveland nearby as alphabetic standings fade. A fireball from Polo Grounds fans disrupts Ott in right field. Cincinatti fans boo Ernie Lombardi after a Passeau strikeout. Town Loafers top Saltville League. pitchers shine in doubleheaders. R. J. Kiddleti drives Texas scholastic league policy for 50,000 athletes.
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New York
Onskull
Bill Jurges
Kimbrough
Texas A
Out
Durocher
Flatbush
Brooklyn
Johnny Gee
Syracuse U
Brooklyn Yooters
Catego
Tennes
Chicago Cardinals
Cincy
Ernie Lombardi
Claude Passeau
The
Town Loafers
Saltville
Indians win three straight under three managers
Clarence Rowland of the Cubs saw Indianapolis take three consecutive wins with three different leaders. Kingles Griffin started, then Coach Bucky Crouse led the second game after resigning, and Jene Ens finished the third day as P C notes he remains. Dodgers remain undefeated east except at Ebbets Field. Dr Jock Sutherland opens a coaching school at Columbia University Monday.
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Clarence Rowland
Cubs
Indianapolis Indians
Kingles Griffin
Bucky Crouse
Muncie
Ind
Jene Ens
P. C
Dodgers
Ebbets Field
Jock Sutherland
Columbia U
Terry
Not Always So Easy For Man On Flying Trapeze
Osceola Mills Pa July 6 Acrobat Frank Torrence lost a thumb while swinging on the flying trapeze at a carnival. The thumb was torn off by a trapeze swivel ninety feet above the crowd as Terrence struggled in pain but finished the act gripping the strap with his teeth.
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Osceola Mills
Frank Torrence
Terrence
Mets Manager Chooses Four Batting Champions for Plate
Manager Bill M Kechnie can name star selections to the All Star lineup. He favors Vaughan the 1935 leader Medwick the 1937 king Lombardi who set a mark in 1938 and Mize last season’s title holder as the four batters to the plate.
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Bill M’kechnie
N. L
Suceadion Vaughan
Joe Medwick
King
Ernie Lombardi
Johnny Mize
Buck Newsom Declares Unique Approach In Quote
Buck Newsom states he will go differently than others claiming he will go like two other fellers. The remark underscores his stand in a competitive context and signals a distinctive strategy.
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Buck Newsom
Spotlight on local sports clash for Berryville visit
Russell Potts voices worry over Perry Smith's Berryville team rumored to import expensive players for a big game against The Park. If San Dy Baker's regulars attend Clarke faces tough odds, with Woodson and Stickley starring for Berryville and Clarke relying on Smith’s paid add ons. Proceeds benefit the Red Cross local chapter.
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Sandy Baker
Clarke
Park Nine
Smith
Virginia businessmen plan defense tour and board meeting
Wilbur M Krise of Northern Virginia Power Co leads a large group from Virginia in a discussion on national defense issues and an inspection tour of Hampton Roads on July 11 aboard L A Nolands Newport News yacht. Reports will cover taxation government virus development conservation and land use.
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Wilbur M. Krise
Northern Virginia Power Company
Virginia
Vinrginia
Hampton Roads
Evon
L. A. Noland
Newport News
Witte Chamber
J. Vaughan Gary
Jack G. Hellaclaw
Allen Saville
Commetee On
Fort Hill Boys Prepare for National Defense Training
In Cumberland Maryland 320 applicants signed for the Allegany county program at Hill High School. A portion of classes start Monday and the full program should be underway by next week under James supervision.
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Cumberland
National Defense Centre Hill High School
Hee
Trade Cen Industrial
Allegany County
James
Park Meets Berryville Tomorrow in Red Cross Benefit Game
Park will host the Clarke County Junior Board of Trade team tomorrow at 3 p.m. in a Red Cross fundraiser split three ways. Clarke’s Woodson, a new pitching sensation from Shepherdstown, is expected to challenge Park. Stickley and Perry Smith’s Park squad aim to counter Berryville’s hitters as a large crowd anticipates the event.
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Red Cross
Park Nine
Clarke Mountains
One Woodson
Shepherdstown
Stick Stickley
Perry Smith
Clarke
Ham Ritenour
Berryville
Orndorff Rites Held For Clarence B Orndorff
Funeral services were held at Mountain View Methodist Church for Clarence B Orndorff lifelong Mountain Falls resident. Interment followed in St Johns Cemetery Mt Williams with pallbearers named Paul and E W Dodson Paul Richard G H Richard E C Oates and J L Hershman. He died Thursday morning at the home of Mr and Mrs J H Lineberg where he had lived since falling ill about three months ago. He was a son of the late Phineas and Mary Ann Lineberg Orndorff and had two brothers W F Ritt of Opequon and E L Orndorff of Winchester and a sister Mrs H T Lockhart of Forest Glen Md.
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Clarence B. Orndorff
Mountain Falls
Mountain View Methodist Church
G. H. Richard
St. John's Cemetery
Mt. Williams
Paul
E. W. Dodson
Paul Richard
E. C. Oates
J. L. Hershman
Ordorff
J. H. Lineberg
Phineas and
Mary Ann Lineberg Orndorff
W. F.ritt
Opequon
E. L. Orndorff
Winchester
H. T. Lockhart
Forest Glen
Local Game Tonight Under Lights in Waynesboro Pa
Pay expenses will be turned over to the Red Cross and players may volunteer to play for nothing. No heads up on progress. Tonight the locals play under the lights at Waynesboro Pennsylvania.
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Red Cross
Waynesboro
Five Years In A Trailer Is No Hardship
W Garner his wife and six year old daughter Betty Lou travel in a trailer across 38 states for five years. They constantly move with the father a traveling representative for a large publishing firm. They plan to reach New York for the fair then Philadelphia New York City and New Jersey as winter approaches.
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W. Garner
Betty Lou
Winchester
New York
Fair
Garner
New Orleans
Florida
Garners
Philadelphia
Sie City
N. J
New
Home Agent Program July 8 12 Activities List
Elizabeth Sprouse county agent outlines a week of 4 H and home demonstration meetings. Clubs from Gore Star Tanner y North Frederick Stephens City Middletown Round Hill Mt Airy and Friendly Grove conduct healthful kitchen fruit custards white sauce dishes and a Correct Contest in the Court House with a short business session.
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Star Tannery Home Demonstration Club
Suzanne Cooper
Court House
North Frederick
Stephens City Home Demonstration Club
Middletown
Mt. Airy
Shawnee
Friendly Grove
Six States Represented In Boy Camp At Massanutten
Camp Lupton at Massanutten Military Academy opens with the largest enrollment yet. Boys aged 8 to 15 arrive from six states and the District of Columbia. Camp facilities include dormitories, dining, recreation, and plans for a large outdoor pool. Major G A Benchoff directs the camp aided by L Simpson and eight counsellors.
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Baptist Convention
Camp Lupton
G. A. Benchoff
Massanutten
L. Simpson
Academy
Johns Hopkins Medical School
Racing Season To Begin Tuesday At Hagerstown
Maryland's 1940 half mile track racing season opens Tuesday July 9 at Hagerstown Fair Association ten day meet. General Manager Harold F Bes ter says preparations are complete and the oval is among the country’s finest. CP totalisator system clubhouse renovation resurfaced track Puett electric starting gate in use post time 2 30.
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Hagerstown
Maryland
Hagerstown Fair Association
Harold F. Bester
Puett
Edward J. Brennan
Brooklyn Uses Old College Try Dodgers win in 20 innings
The Dodgers beat the Boston Bees 6-4 in 20 innings after a marathon game that tied the majors’ long elapsed time record. Newell Kimball earned the win while Joe Sullivan suffered the loss as Brooklyn extended its winning streak to six. Cincinnati Reds topped the Pirates 5-4 with Morris Arnovich delivering the decisive hit. Cubs slugged Cards 11-5 with Glen Russell, Augie Gallan, and Billy Nicholson homering. Giants routed Phillies 15-2 behind Cliff Melton’s seven-hitter. Athletics defeated Yankees 6-3 as Johnny Babich allowed seven hits. Red Sox halted slide with 9-4 win over Senators, Jimmy Foxx and Ted Williams homered. White Sox outslug Browns 10-8 with Harland Clift and Walt Judnich homering.
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Bill White
Associated Press
Brooklyn
Boston Bees
Polo Grounds
Boston
Dodgers
Newell Kimball
Joe Sullivan
Bees
Cincinnati Reds
Pittsburgh Pirates
Morris Arnovich
Frank McCormick
Chicago Cubs
St. Louis
Glen Russell
Augie Galan
Billy Nicholson
Johnny Mize
Cleveland
Detroit
Pee Wee Reese
Cubs
Cardinals
Morrie Arnovich
Reds
Pirates
Cliff Melton
Giants
Earen
Phils
Jim Bagby
Red Sox
Washington
Jimmy Foxx
Ted Williams
Pete Appleton
White Sox
Wiis
Johnny Babich
Athletics
Yanks
Dodgers Beat Bees on Reese's 20th Inning Hit
Yesterday's game saw Pee Wee Reese deliver a run scoring single in the 20th to cap a Dodgers victory over the Boston Bees. Nicknamed stars included Russell homering for the Cubs and Arnovich driving in the winning Reds run in the 5 4 victory over the Pirates.
Tennis Champion McNeill Wins National Title in Pennsylvania
Kenyon College student McNeill of Gommpier Ohio captured the national tennis title at the Merion Creek Club in Haverford Pennsylvania. He swept the finals 7 5 6 1 6 1.
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Ion McNeill
Kenyon College
Gommpier
Ohio
Fiarenan
Merion Crees Club
Haverford
Yankees Still For Sale Again Amid Sale Talk
The Yankees sale deadline passed nearly two months ago with no deal in sight. Byron Clark Jr says no developments and the Ruppert estate confirms no talks with buyers. Clark hints Wall Street interest and potential price impact if Bill Dickey returns to form.
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New York
Yankees
James A. Farley
Byron Clark, Jr
Jacob Ruppert
Bill Dickey
Clark
Wall Street
Parley
Weight of Plymouth Rock as a seven-ton greenstone boulder
The Plymouth Rock was an ally a solid boulder weighing about 7 tons and made of greenish syenite. During the Revolution an attempt to move it to Town Square caused a split but the upper portion later cemented back onto the base.
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Plymouth Rock
Town Square
Polo Game For Red Cross At Goose Creek
A benefit polo match at Goose Polo Field features the Fauquier Loudoun team versus the Third Cavalry to aid the Fauquier Red Cross. Gates open at 3 30 with admission 50 cents. Mrs Paul Melton will present cups and trophies after the game officiated by Turner Wiltshire and Charles Sabin.
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Rectortown
Fauquier Red Cross
Paul Melton
Upperville
Pittsburgh
The
Red Cross
Third Cavalry
Fauquier-Loudoun
Aeste No
Nnyer
J. Kirkpatrick
Hic Clark
Jakoor
L. R. Dewey
oOson
Inte D
Turner Wiltshire
Charles Sabin
Henry Ford Says Newspapers Are The Best Educators
Henry Ford declares newspapers are the best educators noting they arrive daily and provide constant learning. He emphasizes timely information and wide reach as key benefits for readers.
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