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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 08, 1940

Page

10

All Stars Meeting in St Louis Preview of Classic Diamond Clash

The eighth annual league all star game is set for Sportsman's Park in St Louis with about 33 000 expected fans. AL hosts NL in a familiar field as lineups shift with Hank Leiber out and Bill Nicholson stepping in for the Cubs. Historic notes include Babe Ruth’s 1933 homer and Jimmy Foxx as the only eight time all star. Bob Feller may start for the Americans against Bucky Walters for the Nationals.

Harold Claassen ST. Louis Chicago White Sox Babe Ruth Nationals Pittsburgh St. Louis Cardinal Bill McKechnie Cincinnati Joe Cronin Boston Red Sox Washington McKechnie Bill Nicholson Cub Hank Leiber Leiber George McQuinn Browns McQuinn Jimmy Foxx Red Sox Bob Feller Cleveland Howitzer Bucky Walters Cincinnati Reds

Baseball Headlines From Yesterday's Scores

Joe Marty and Frank Demaree hit two homers powering the Phillies and Giants in separate games. Morrie Arnovitch drew a walk with the bases loaded to force in the winning run for the Reds to reclaim the league lead. Manuel Salvo and Bill Posedel led the Red Sox to two wins over the Dodgers. Vince Dimaggio and Maurice Van Robays homered for the Pirates in the nightcap after Murice collected two hits in the opener against the Cardinals. Schoolboy Rowe pitched Detroit to first place with a 5 2 victory over the Browns. Nelson Potter and Marvin Breuer contributed for the A’s and Yanks who split a doubleheader, with a six hit effort in the nightcap. Mose Grove and Rene Monteagudo, pitching for the Red Sox and Senators, won the twin bill against the Nationals. Tel Lyons and the White Sox shut out Cleveland 3 1 in the opener.

Associated Press Joe Marty Phils Frank Demaree Giants Farmer Demaree Morrie Arnovitch Reds Bill Lee Frank McCormick Manuel Salvo Bill Posedel Rees Bostons Dodgers Vince Dimaggio Maurice van Robays Pirates Murice Cards Schoolboy Rowe Tigers Detroit Browns Nelson Potter A’s Marvin Breuer Yanks Marvin Ol Mose Grove Red Sox Rene Monteagudo Senators

New Pistol And Rifle Records Set At Eastern Meet

CAMP RITCHIE Md July 8 Two world records were set as over 300 marksmen closed the eastern tournament. H O Hildeton Fort Meade Md scored 198 of 200 in timed fire breaking Harry Reeves Detroit Police's four year record. Al Hemming Detroit Police shot 2290 in National Match course topping Marl Wheeler Los Angeles Police. William Schweitzer Hillside N J won the Eastern regional small bore rifle title with 3178 across eight matches, eight points ahead of Ransford Triggs Madison N J.

Camp Ritchie H. O. Hildeton Fort Meade Harry Reeves Detroit al Hemming Marl L. Wheeler Los Angeles Wheeler William Schweitzer Hillside N. J Ransford Triggs Madison

England faces Nazi air assault and possible invasion

The column argues morale, civilian strain, and defense must hold as Britain braces for mass bombing. It notes evacuation of women and children, Churchill's resolve, and the balance between air defense success and a potential invasion depending on Nazi bombing outcomes.

England Wyster Britain Pollus Eden Churchhill Canada United States Hitler

Major League Standings Highlight Mixed Results

The Associated Press notes National League scores with Cincinnati 4 Chicago 3 and St Louis 6 1 while New York posts 6 2 and Pittsburgh 7 4. The mention opens with standings then stray census trivia about New York surpassing a million residents until 1890.

Associated Press Cincinnati Chicago New York Philadelphia Pittsburgh St. Louis United States City Ed W. Cincinnati Detroit Boston Washington Cleveland L. Pat Cocseese

Cleaning Painted Floors With Glue And Water

Painted floors may be cleaned by washing with glue and water. A half-pound of powdered glue is enough for a medium-sized room.

Auction Notice for Pool Tables and Fixtures

At 11 A. M. three standard champion pool tables in good condition will be sold to highest bidder. Also listed are a cash register chairs and show cases. Sale conducted by JOHN J. CORNWELL Trustee.

John J. Cornwell

Crossword clues and answers from a daily page

A reader puzzle item lists crossword clues with Down and Across numbers and partial answers. Clues include Antlered animal for a Down entry, Arab boat line for a sail nautical term, and descriptors such as brown British Columbia, fanciful, neat, passable, and toward with related numbers.

Big League Leads Change Hands Again in St Louis

Major league standings shift as Reds Dodgers Indians Tigers all gain or lose ground. Cincinnati nips Cubs 4-3 on Morrie Arnovich walk and Billy Herman error. Dodgers defeated. White Sox beat Indians 3-1 in nine inning meltdown. Tigers top Browns 5-2 powered by Lynwood Rowe five hits. Pirates sweep Cards to end five game slide. Giants win then lose doubleheader. Yankees split with Athletics. Ol Mose Grove shines for Boston in 7-1 win over Washington.

Many Ponies for Hagerstown Races

About 600 more horses expected for Hagerstown's ten day race meet opening tomorrow. Over the weekend more than 100 arrived from Delaware New England and other centers. General Manager Harold F. Bester said 400 stalls were over subscribed with nearly 100 jockeys, top riders from Charles Town and Wheeling among applicants.

Hagerstown Delaware Charles Town Wheeling and Western New England Harold F. Bester Wheeling

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