Giants and Dodgers mix in chaotic baseball and boxing talk
New York sports chatter covers bat order changes by Bill Terry of the Giants, player form notes, and a Dillinger in the Middle Atlantic League. Also mentions Frankie Parker’s faulty forehand, Dizie Walker’s weekly day, and Hymie Caplin’s purse controversy as Tom Meany provides guest star remarks.
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John Dillinger
Boston
Holy Cross
Baton Rouge
Louisiana State
Boston College
Taine
Frankie Parker
Dizie Walker
Dodgers
Tom Meany
New York
Jenkins
Mrs. Jenkins
Hymie Caplin
Armstrong Stops Jenkins in Defining Welterweight Fight
Henry Armstrong defeated Lew Jenkins in a welterweight bout in Los Angeles. The non-title win showcased Armstrong's dominance as Pepper Villa and Sammy Venti also fought in listed bouts, with various decisions and outs shown from ringside results.
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Associated Press
New York
Henry Armstrong
Los Angeles
Lew Jenkins
Sweetwater
Tex
Pamelio Villa
Mexico
Ted Sammy Venti
Leo Rodak
Johnny Bel
Ned Haven
Ererghtmire
Sioux City
A. Bartola
Boston
O—Jack
Buddy
Columbus
Johnny Whithers
Pontiac
Meh
Softball Standings and Schedule For This Week
Plaza leads with 14 points while Icebergs trail at 2 and United Food has 1 as Dr. Pepper stays scoreless. Tuesday games were rained out and will resume Friday with O Sullivan against M A on diamond 3 and Joe s facing National Fruit on diamond 1, July 18 features O Sullivan v Joe s and National Fruit v M A.
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Plaza
United Food
Dr. Pepper
O’sullivan
Joe’s
National Fruit
Joe's
MacCallums Shine in You Cant Take It With You at Local Theatre
Ian Crawford MacCallum plays Grandpa Vanderhof and Mrs. MacCallum portrays Gay Wellington in the Little Theatre production opening next week. Freder ick Walsh directs as the cast, including seasoned Winchester actors, brings the classic to life with strong stage presence and a promising summer run.
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Grandpa Vanderhof
Gay Wellington
Little Theatre
Ian Crawford MacCallum
Grandpa
Mrs. MacCallum
Lulu Vollmers
Stage Door
Mr. MacCallum
Winchester
Henry Travers
Lionel Barrymore
Frederick Walsh
Public Sale Of Cadwallader Farm In Frederick County Va
Trustees announce a public auction of the Cadwallader farm in Opequon District Frederick County Virginia located two miles east of Vaucluse. The 125 acre property includes a dwelling, barn and outbuildings and will be sold July 29 1940 at 11 A M in front of the Winchester County Court House. Terms require one third cash with the balance in two equal yearly installments secured by a deed of trust and insured buildings.
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George W. Cadwallader
Frederick County
Winchester
Opequon
Vaucluse
Herbert S. Larrick
T. R. Cather
C. I. Brumback
Indians Reign Fogs Pennant Race in 13-Inning Loss
The Cleveland Indians lose 4-3 to the New York Yankees in 13 innings as Bob Feller and Monte Pearson duel. Detroit drops two of three while Boston, Washington, Cincinnati, Brooklyn, Philadelphia and Chicago post wins or suffer setbacks in a muddled AL and NL pennant chase.
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Indians
Detroit Tigers
Cleveland
New York Yankees
Bob Feller
Monte Pearson
Feller
Sammy
Hale
Robert Fild
Rites Set For Mrs DeGrange
Funeral services for Mrs George DeGrange 24 who died at Blue Ridge Sanatorium Charlottesville yesterday afternoon after a protracted illness will be held tomorrow at 2 30 p m from Cogelschotz and Coffman mortuary Martinsburg Rev Mr Cochran Cavalry Methodist Church will officiate Burial will follow in Martinsburg She was formerly Miss Anne Juanita Piper daughter of the late Mr and Mrs Howard Piper of the Eastern Panhandle city A longtime resident confined to the sanatorium for the past year An January operation failed to relieve her condition She leaves husband George DeGrange local gas company employee and parachute jumper and one brother Lansdale Piper of Hopemont W Va
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George DeGrange
Blue Ridge
Charlottesville
Martinsburg
Cogelschotz and Coffman Mortuary
Cochran
Cavalry Methodist Church
DeGrange
Anne Juanita Piper
Howard Piper
Panhandle
Lansdale Piper
Hopemont
W. Va
Michael Lillis Fractures Hip in Fall at Home
Michael Lillis an 86 year old Winches ter resident underwent an operation at Memorial Hospital for a fracture of the left hip after he fell most of a flight of stairs at his residence Tuesday night. His condition was stated as satisfactory today though he remains shocked. A former Baltimore and Ohio railroad employee he has also worked in farming and orcharding. He will be 87 in August.
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Michael] Lillis
South Braddock
Winchester
Memorial Hospital
Armstrongs Brutal Knockout Remains A Ring Stunner
The July 17 bout at Polo Grounds featured Lew Jenkins being knocked down six times by Henry Armstrong before Armstrong won in the seventh round. Jenkins fought valiantly but could not withstand Armstrongs aggressive rhythm as 23,000 spectators watched.
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New York
Henry Armstrong
Lew Jenkins
Polo Grounds
Jenkins
Arthur Donovan
Armstrong
Lew
Henry
Caplin
Baseball Roundup Noted Victories Across League Pitchers
Yesterday's Stars highlight several games with standout pitching and timely hitting. Pritz Ostermueller and Bob Doerr powered a Red Sox rally with two hit relief. Bill Dickey delivered a 13th inning homer for the Yankees. Dutch Leonard and Walker held the White sox and others to few hits. Luke Hamlin and Hugh Mulcahy each hurled strong games. Paul Derringer earned his 12th win scattering eight hits.
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Pearson
Jeff Heath
Gopher
Hal Trosky
Bill Dickey
Detroit
Boston
Buck Newsom
Tigers
Jack Wilson
Fritz Ostermueller
Red Sockers
Bobby Doerr
Washington Senators
Chicago White Sox
Chisox
Eric Mc
Cincinnati Reds
Boston Bees
Paul Derringer
Luke
Associated Press
Pritz Ostermueller
Bob Doerr
Red Sox
Farmer
Yankees
Indians
Dutch Leonard
Walker
Senators
Leonard
Luke Hamlin
Dodgers
Cubs
Hugh Mulcahy
Phillies
Cardinals
Reds
Bees
Answers to Today's Quiz From Page Four
The listing provides quiz answers: Queen of Sheba, Sirius the dog star, part four missing, to prevent filing or chipping away metal, No, Democratic party in 1879, Yes, Bismarck, St. John the Divine in New York City, Tempi or tempos.
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Queen of Sheba
Sirius
Democratic Party
Bismarck
St. John the Divine
New York City
Drunk Driver Avoids Jail After Court Bench Warrant
In Louisville on July 18 a man brought to court on a bench warrant for failing to report to service was jailed Saturday night but released after promising sobriety next weekend. He said he was drinking and was not allowed in.
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Louisville
Thomson Sowers Returns Home From Hospital
Clarke county landowner and livestock man Thomson Sowers was discharged from Winchester Memorial Hospital and returned to his home near White Post. His condition is said to be improved after a period as a medical patient.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson Sowers
Clarke County
Winchester Memorial Hospital
White Post
Sowers
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Hennery
Texas
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George W. Kurtz
Bruce
John W. Rosenberger & Co
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Junior Board
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Frank X. Shields
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Princess Torlonia
Italy
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Don Marino
Duke of Torlonia
Michael Lillis
Max Baer
Tony Galento
Hable
Phlace
Green Bay Packers
Chicago
Star Sports Department
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R. G
R. T
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L. H
F. B
Stephano Brothers
Philadelphia
Shon Cou
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Dodge
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