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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 08, 1940

Page

7

Roundup of sports gossip and matchups across leagues

New York July 8 roundup covers a wide mix of sports chatter. It notes radio and attendance issues around Dodger Bee broadcasts, 1942 and 1943 series nostalgia, upcoming boxing debuts and bouts, baseball double plays, and managerial comments. Also mentions golf, wrestling, and horse racing linkups with shifting careers and venue notes.

New York San Antonio Birmingham Bob Quinn WOR Brooklyn Rooters Pretton Cub Storey San Francisco Los Angeles Waitkus Tulsa Simms St. Mary's Tex

Mean Extra Inning Winnings Highlight July Action

Readable fragments note extra innings in July and higher winnings by end. The summary captures a sporting context with July games and favorable outcomes without adding unverified details.

Local sports highlights from Culpeper to Hot Springs

Culpeper show awards crown Clifton's Lad in hunter champion event with Norman Haymaker. Gold Ondrina wins reserve. Willoughby clinches Blue Ridge golf title. Mitchell and Baldwin among finalists. Augusta county tennis slated for July 9 with The Winchester Star info. Roy Ryden Jr wins state amateur golf consolation flight. Perry Smith honored after Parks win amid umpire threats.

Culpeper Lewis M. Allen Golondrina the News An du Pont Employes Augusta County Winchester Winchester Star Hot Springs Roy Ryden, JR Peter Page Ryden Jimmy Watts Lynchburg Tom Shepherd

James Cumber Jr Wins Statewide Vocational Essay Prize

James Cumber Jr of James City County Training School won first prize of 15.00 in a statewide contest for Negro vocational agriculture students. The Virginia Division of Vocational Cultural Education sponsored the event and judged essays on nitrogen use and economical production of crops.

James Cumber, Jr James City County Training School Ee Peereau Ginia Division of Vocational Cultural Education Younger

Berryville Triumphs Over The Park In Red Cross Benefit

Berryville beat The Park 5 to 4 in a Red Cross benefit game after a seventh inning homer by Al Coe who earned the win with seven hits. Coe, previously beaten by The Park, delivered clutch pitching and a two run first inning as Ernest Burch walked and Michael doubled to start Berryville’s rally. The Park tied it in the first on Swanson’s single.

Berryville Washington, D. C al Coe Ernest Burch Michael Mathias’ Rifle Swansson Coe Homer Coe Winchester B. Patton Kilmer Lunsford Patton Ump Locke Ed. Burch Coopy Goodwin Bob Patton

Park and Clarke County Junior Board game raises funds for Red Cross

Proceeds from yesterday’s game between The Park and Clarke county’s Junior Board of Trade team went to the Red Cross. The amount was a little over $20, with Park players donating services to help the team out of debt and Berryville players covering their expenses.

Park

Coe Homers to Lift Berryville Past Winchester in Final

Berryville takes a 5-3 lead on Coe’s seventh inning homer after a tied game earlier as Garver and Estep drive in runs. Winchester answers with late offense but two baserunners are stray, sealing a 5-4ish outcome.

Campbell Ties Course Record At Local Club

Campbell shot a 70 to tie the amateur course record co held by Ray Ryden Jr. and Peter Page. He posted eight pars and one birdie in the first round and five pars and two birdies in the second, finishing two over par on the 13th hole and one over on the 18th. John J. Noll, tied to the Potomac River Flood Control office, is a new local member playing with Campbell.

John J. Noll Carl Campbell Ray Ryden, Jr Peter Page Campbell

Red Sox Suffer Fourth Straight Loss to Warrenton

The Red Sox fell 9-1 to Warrenton as Bob Sargent and Smith struggled on the mound and at the plate. Warrenton’s offense dominated, extending Boston’s skid to four games yesterday.

Red Sox Warrenton Bob Sargent Smith Warrenton A. C

Middletown Minks Remain Undefeated with 9-1 Win

The Middletown Minks extended their unbeaten run with a 9-1 victory over Woodstock on their home field in Middletown. Box score details follow.

Marriage Formula in Plain Talk Promotes Family Focus

A concise guide explains a simple rule for harmony at home by balancing give and take. It stresses keeping family needs central and applying a practical approach to daily tensions.

Jones Funeral Home

National Fruit Teams Split Double Bill

Winchester plants softball team and Martinsburg tees split a double bill Saturday. One game ended with a 4-9 score as the teams competed for early season standings.

Winchester Plants National Fruit Martinsburg

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