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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 15, 1939

Page

7

Round Up of Baseball Gossip and Notes from York

Sports columns by Eddie Brietz discuss Conn bet Bettina and connection to All Star talk. Notes cover Ray Blades hitters, Arnovich fans, Gabby Hartnett praise, and peculiar trainer moments. Mentions World Telegram night baseball, Paddy Rooney bets, Nelson vs Picard, Cubs weak NL batting, and Beantown Reds plans.

Eddie Brietz York Jimmy Pop Melio Bettina Conn Bettina Ray Blades Morrie Arnovich Gabby Hartnett World-Telegram Polo Grounds Yankee Stadie Art Rooney Pittsburgh Saratoga Massass Henry Picard Byron Nelson Cubs N. L Washington Clark Griffith

Return of Good News series on WEAF NBC this fall

Radio listings show plans to bring back the Good News variety programs on WEAF NBC starting September 7 after a summer break. Saturday and Sunday schedules include Dick Tracy Vox Pop Arch Oboler Play Benny Goodman Swine and Chicago Roundtable National Symphony broadcasts among other features.

New York Weafnbc Dick Tracy Benny Goodman Wabc-Cbs WJZ NBC Donahue WEAF Chicago Charlie McCarthy National Symphony Orchestra WABC CBS Howard Barlow Ellery Qeen Wjz-Nbc H. S al Roth Ray Perkins Summer Symphony Hollywood Playhouse Cheerio

Local Wrestling Tales And Softball Derby At Turner’s Arena

West Virginia trip chatter from Charlie Shewbridge and Leonard Sirbaugh about Hindu Corba Hold moves at Turner’s Arena Washington. Local fans Allen Hawthorne Warren Eddy Sam Johnston watched as Jim Sargent’s Lions beat Rotary 23 22 in extras. Bobby Mason leads League B Junior Board of Trade Softball aiming to climb from cellar with Otis Sargent planning double headers at Great Cacapon State Park.

Charlie Shewbridge East Water Street Charlie Leonard Sirbaugh Turner’s Arena Washington Shewbridge Sirbaugh Jim Sargent New York Jim Rotary Lions Clubs Lions Otis Sargent George Radford Chet Hobart Billy Baker Great Cacapon State Park West Virginia Great Junior Chamber of Commerce

New Indictments Being Prepared in Louisiana Probe

Baton Rouge reports 12 new indictments likely to go before a grand jury examining Louisiana State University affairs. Former president Dr James Monroe Smith already faces embezzlement charges of 100000 dollars. Federal agents widen probe into tax returns mail use WPA and PWA funds, as State Treasurer Tugwell calls for the resignation of Conservation Commissioner Rankin over oil control.

Baton Rouge Louisiana State University Dewey Sanchez James Monroe Smith Louisana WPA PWA Frank Murphy Washington A. P. Tugwell William G. Rankin

Yankees Triumph as Ruffing Dominates Tigers in 6-3 Win

Red Ruffing pitched effectively to outduel Detroit as the Yankees posted a 6-3 victory. The win keeps New York six games ahead of the Red Sox at the season’s halfway point, amid continued dominance by the defending champs.

Clarke Horses Win At Show In Rap pahannoc

On opening day of the 13th Rap pahannoc Horse Show at Washington Virginia two Clarke county stables earned multiple ribbons. North Hill Farm's single-Fangle won a blue in the two year old colt class. Clifton's Lad from Dr. L M Allen took third in the Light-Weight hunter division. Three horses claimed four blue ribbons apiece Victory Glory Road and Spring Hope led wins in several classes.

Clarke County Washington, Va John Livingston North Hill Farm L. M. Allen Clifton Victory W. Haggin Perry Cobham Glory Road D. N. Lee Middleburg Llangollen John Hay Whitney

Bi State Meet In Alexandria Firelight

The Winchester Golf Club sends a ten man team to the Bi State Association event at Bell Haven Club in Alexandria. Competing clubs include Opequon Martinsburg Bell Haven and Loudoun Purcellville. Team members include Roy Rytien Jr Cal Campbell Lester Arndor Sr Ralph Grimm Donald Weems Raymond Kerlin Nelson Page Philip Glaize Philip Fowle and Fred Glaize.

Winchester Golf Club Bell Haven Alexandria Opequon Martinsburg Loudoun Purcellville Roy Rytien, Jr Cal Campbell Lester Artndor, Sr Ralph Grimm Donald Weems Raymond Kerlin Nelson Page Philip Glaize Philip Fowle Fred Glaize

Death From Foul Tip at Burlington Sandlot Game

Norman Ingram, 14, died instantly after a fast foul tip struck him near the heart while catching for his younger brother Willard, 12, during a sandlot game in Burlington. A doctor said the ball likely broke a vital nerve near the heart.

Burlington Norman Ingram Norman Willard

Treasury Receipts and Debt Figures For July 13

The Treasury reports receipts of 8 325 824 09 dollars and expenditures of 18 004 091 66 dollars for July 13. Net balance stands at 2 726 777 594 59 dollars. Gross debt is 40 608 085 973 81 dollars with gold assets totaling 16 177 591 022 22 dollars.

Standings And Results In The Major Leagues

Major League results from yesterday and scheduled today across American and National Leagues. Notable scores include Washington11 St Louis9 and New York 4 Cincinnati1 with several interleague matchups and listed probable pitchers for today’s games.

Washington St. Louis Philadelphia Chicago New York Detroit Cincinnati Brooklyn Pittsburgh Boston Vander Meer Gumbert

Lone Easterner Reaches Maryland Open Semifinal

Gilbert Hunt of Washington, D C defending champion, was the East's lone rep in the Maryland State Open semifinals in Baltimore. He faced Ed Aloo of San Francisco for a spot in the championship while Wayne Sabin of Portland and Hal Surface of Kansas City played the other semifinal.

Baltimore Gilbert Hunt Washington, D. C Hunt Ed Aloo San Francisco Wayne Sabin Portland Ore Hal Surface Kansas City

Shooting Match Planned At Arden Heights

Local promoters announce a registered trap shooting event at Arden Heights in Berkeley county on July 27 under the American Amateur Trapshooters Association. The Arden gun club recently secured the permit from the AAT and shooters are expected from nearby areas.

Arden Heights Berkeley County American Amateur Trapshooters Association Arden AAT

Maxes Consider Comeback Foe For Tony Galento Fight

New York reports that Max Baer or Max Schmeling could oppose Tony Galento in a fall bout to lure Lou Nova into Philadelphia clash. Ray Carlin, Nova’s manager, seeks an outside referee and PA Boxing Commission review before agreeing. Promoter Mike Jacobs and Joe Galento’s camp push for a Philadelphia site or Baer/Schmeling option.

New York Max Baer Max Carlin Nova Philadelphia Jersey Pennsylvania Quaker City Ray Joe Louis Galento Pennsylvania Boxing Commission Jacobs Mike Joe Baer Schmelin

Leading Batters In The Majors This Week

New York July 15. Morrie Arnovich leads the National with .380 while Joe DiMaggio tops the American at .420. Buddy Hassett and Bob Johnson win league honors for most improved batting. Arnovich and DiMaggio pace the two leagues in overall hitting.

New York Buddy Hassett Boston Bees Bob Johnson Philadelphia Athletics Morrie Arnovich Phillies Joe DiMaggio Yankees Arnovich DiMaggio Philadelphia Bonura Hassett Boston Foxx Johnson

Daily Results In Winchester Softball Loop

In the League B second half Miller Anderson leads with 3 wins 1 loss and a 6 60 record. O Sullivan shows 3 1 2 333, Parcel Post 1 1 666, Junior Board 2 sone. Last night Miller Anderson 4 O Sullivan 3 Junior Board 13 Parcel Post 5. Tuesdays games O Sullivan vs Parcel Post. Miller Anderson vs Junior Board. Postponed Joe's vs United Food. Junior Board vs Va Woolen Dr Pepper vs Joe's. United Food vs Elks. Dr Pepper vs Junior Board. Joe's vs Elks. United Food vs Junior Board.

Winchester Miller-Anderson Parcel Post O'Sullivan Joe’s United Food Junior Board Elks Joe's Pet Va. Woolen Dr. Pepper Va. Woolen Vs

Stars Rally Big League Wins Across Majors

Yesterday's games saw Red Ruffing and the Yankees holding off the Tigers as Ruffing scattered eight hits and drove in the winning run. Bill Jurges and Frank Demaree homered with men aboard for the Giants in a 4-1 victory over the Reds. Frank Hayes and Sam Chapman hit two homers for the Athletics to top the White Sox. Luke Hamlin worked a 10 hit game as the Dodgers overwhelmed the Pirates. John Lanning pitched 8 2/3 innings in relief to pace Boston over St. Louis. Taft Wright belted a two on homer to cap a six run ninth inning for Washington against St. Louis.

Ruffing Tigers Bronx Bombers Philadelphia Athletics Chicago White Sox Clevelands Indians Frank Hayes Sam Chapman Giants Bill Jurges Frank Demare Associated Press Red Ruffing Yankees Frank Demaree Reds Athletics White Sox Luke Hamlin Dodgers Dodger Pirates John Lanning Bees Boston Cardinals Taft Wright Senators Browns

Bicycle Ball Debuts In Winchester At Red Fairgrounds

Larry Castlemans bicycle ball is set for its debut in Winchester tomorrow night at 8 at the Red Fairgrounds. The Midway plays the Virginia Woolen softball team under lights, drawing expected crowds after earlier laughter at Ville. The game, on bicycles, resembles donkey baseball previously seen here.

Larry Castleman Winchester Red Fairgrounds Winchester Whaleasla Midway Virginia

Notice of sole responsibility for debts

Virginia Sandlin declares she will not be responsible for any debts incurred by others and asserts sole responsibility for her own obligations. The notice is dated January 15 and appears as a public declaration.

Mysel Virginia Sandlin

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