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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 20, 1940

Page

7

Lew Jenkins Bob Montgomery sign for non title bout in Philadelphia

Roundup notes Jenkins and Montgomery may sign for a non title fight at Ishibe Park in Philadelphia. Mentions baseball chatter, players like Ham Schulte and Fred Fitzsimmons, and various sports tidbits from the era.

New York Lew Jenkins Bob Montgomery Phily Ishibe Park Parley Fenna Durham Zaporatey Palmisino Schultenhenrich Ham Schulte Phils Fred Fitzsimmons Brooklyn Tex Carleton Curt Davis

Stars of Yesterday: Multiple MLB Victories Highlight Season Highlights

Babe Dahlgren and the Yankees routed the Indians 16 to 5. Tommy Bridges pitched Tigers past Boston 4 to 0. Thornton Lee limited the Senators as White Sox won 9 to 1. Johnny Berardino connected for a homer with one on in the ninth to beat the A’s 9 to 7. Eddie Miller drove in the winning run in the eighth as Rees beat the Reds 8 to 7. Hal Schumacher and the Giants defeated the Pirates 5 to 2. Bill McGee and Marion contributed as the Cards opened with a win amid Phils’ double loss.

Associated Press Babe Dahlgren Yanks Yankee Indians Tommy Bridges Tigers Boston Thornton Lee White Sox Senators Chicago Johnny Berardino Browns A's Eddie Miller Rees Johnny Cooney Reds Hank Lie Chicago Cubs Hank Lieber Bill Nicholson Dodgers Hank Nicholson Hugh Casey Claude Passeau Passeau Casey Joe Gallagher Dodger St. Louis Cardinals Phils Kirby Higbe Johnny Rizzo Ernie Kay Enos Slaughter Joe Orengo Martin Marion Hal Schumacher Giants Pirates

Yanks and Coaches Stirred By War Era Talk

The piece notes Bill Dickey and Buddy at bat for the Yankees as season talk mixes with war era changes. Jimmy Hitchcock may leave baseball for Auburn football coaching. Harry Cochrane says war wounds swimming, Olympic drive dimmed, with Jack Miley of the New York Post offering sympathy for the Yankees amid national upheaval.

Bill Dickey Buddy Jimmy Hitchcock Columbus Red Birds Auburn Grid Harry Cochrane Francis Stan Wash Jack Miley New York “Post Yankees Roosevelt Les

Major League Standings and Yesterday's Scores

Baseball scores show St Louis 9 Philadelphia 7 Chicago 9 Washington 1 Detroit 4 Boston 0 New York 15 Cleveland 6. Upcoming games list Detroit at New York Newhouser Ruffing Cleveland at Boston Harder Rowe Chicago at Philadelphia Smith Caster St Louis at Washington Niggeling Hudson.

St. Louis Philadelphia Chicago Washington Detroit Boston New York Cleveland Newhouser Ruffing Harder Rowe Smith Caster Niggéling Hudson Bt. Louis

National League Scores Note Pitchers and Matchups

National League results include St Louis 3 to 5 over Philadelphia 2 to 3 and New York 5 over Pittsburgh 2. Chicago defeats Brooklyn 11 to 4 and Boston wins 8 to 7 against Cincinnati. Featured pitchers Lohr 8 4 and Walters 13 4 with Kirk Carleton 4 3 Warneke 6 7 Pear son 1 7 French 9 7 Errick son 6 4 Bowman 4 7.

St. Louis Philadelphia New York Pittsburgh Chicago Brooklyn Boston Cincinnati Lohrman Walters Carleton Warneke Pearson French Errickson Bowman Brooklyn Seesesess Philadelphia Vetevee

Treasury reports July 1 deficit of 3.612 billion

The Treasury Department announced a net deficit of 3.612 billion dollars on July 1. The figure reflects the government’s revenue shortfall for the period and outlines the fiscal shortfall trend during mid year.

Treasury Department

Yanks dominate with home runs as Indians fall again

The New York Yankees, led by Babe Dahlgren two homers and Joe Gordon and Buddy Rosar others, beat the Cleveland Indians 15-6 for their third straight victory. Detroit shut out Boston 4-0 as Tommy Bridges allowed seven hits. White Sox hammered Masters on the mound. In the NL, Reds lost while Cubs, Cardinals won with late rallies and a brawl marred by ejections.

Bill White Cleveland Joe Gordon Indians Yanks Bobby Peller al Milnar al Smith Detroit Tigers Boston Red Sox Tommy Bridges Rudy York Thornton Lee Washington Senators White Sox Walter Masterson Joe Krakauskas Johnny Berardino St. Louis Browns Athletics Cincinnati Reds Brooklyn Dodgers Reds Boston Bees Bees Cincinnati

Clarke Horses Win In Rappahannock Show

Mrs. D. N. Lee's Spanish Spear a 3-year-old chestnut gelding won two blues and a red bow on opening day of the Rappahannock County Horse Show in Washington Virginia. Clarke County winners included Victorian from Springsbury Farm Berryville second in pony class and Clifton's Lad owned by Dr L M Allen fourth in lightweight hunters.

D. N. Lee Rappahannock County Washington, Va Clarke County Springsbury Farm Berryville Clifton L M Allen

Confirmation of Big Realty Sale

Final confirmation by Judge Ezra B. Carter approves the H. C. Stuart estate sale to Stuart Land and Cattle Company of Virginia. Deed to be issued. sale included about 8,000 acres mostly in Virginia with Clifton Farm and Rich Mountain Farm, plus livestock and personal property. Total proceeds 335000 dollars with land 205000 dollars and livestock 116000 dollars and personal property 13200 dollars.

Lebanon H. C. Stuart Ezra B. Carter Stuart Land and Cattle Company Virginia S. B. Quillen T. X. Parsons William A. Stuart Joseph M. Hurt Governor Stuart Clifton Rich Mountain Russell County Tazewell Smyth Wise Washington Counties Greenbrier W. Va Stuart Land and Cattle Company of

Patents Granted to Women Exceed Fifteen Thousand

Records from the United States Patent Office in Washington show that more than 15 000 patents have been granted to women. The figure reflects a long term trend of increasing female inventors receiving official recognition and rights for their innovations.

United Et Patent Office Washington, D

Zale Captures NAB Middleweight Title in Kidney Punch KO

Tony Zale, a 26 year old Polish fighter from Gary Indiana, won the National Boxing Association middleweight title with a thirteenth round technical knockout of Al Hostak in Seattle. The decisive blows landed to Hostak’s body with right hands as he crumpled. referee Benny Leonard stopped the bout after Hostak’s third knockdown.

Seattle Gary Ind Steel Mills National Boxing Association Tony Zale al Hostak Tony Hostak Drew Zale Benny Leonard Eddie Marino Ken Overlin New York California Overlin Sam Pian Art Winch Kayoes Freddie Steele Solly Krieger

Ward man Garry sparks Roosevelt stampede at convention

Thomas D. Garry, a Chicago ward man, helped rally support for Roosevelt at the national convention. From a stadium basement microphone, he urged "We Want Roosevelt" causing state delegations to surge and the convention to echo the cry.

Chicago Thomas D. Garry Roosevelt

Zale Cuts Hostak With Eye-Side Blow in Sixth Round

Al, a worried fighter, shows shaky timing and confidence as Zale lands a cut under Hostak’s left eye in the sixth round. By the tenth, Hostak’s eye area is swollen and red, like Christmas bulbs, in Seattle bout.

Hiss Zale Hostak Seattle

Semi-Pro Ball Director Selected In Virginia

Joe Ryan of Salem, Virginia, named semi-pro commissioner by Ray Dumont. State tournament set for Salem July 29 to August 10 to crown Virginia champion. Regional winner advances to national event August 16 to 28 and the world championship in San Juan to follow. The Roanoke Reliables won 1939 Virginia title. 1938 winner was Lynchburg CraddockTerrys.

Wichita Kas Joe Ryan Salem Virginia Ray Dumont National Puerto Rico San Juan West Virginia Roanoke Reliables Lynchburg Craddock- Terrys

New Lime Plant To Be Discussed In Richmond Meeting

The State Board of Agriculture will meet at Commissioner L M Walker Jr s office Tuesday at 10 a m to discuss plans for a new lime grinding plant at Page and bids for a new Appomattox plant to replace current equipment.

Richmond State Board of Agriculture L. M. Walker Jr Walker Apge Appomattox

Noted Mining Specialist Dies

John Ira Thomas aged 62, longtime Pennsylvania Secretary of Mines, died today in Phillipsburg of heart and kidney ailments. He served under five governors in the anthracite and bituminous coal fields as inspector, deputy secretary and secretary, with prior roles as mining engineer and executive in the United States, Northwest Canada, and Alaska.

Philipsburg John Ira Thomas Pennsylvania Thomas Department of Mines United States Northwest Canada Alaska

Smith Dares Park To Play In Berryville

Smith Clarke county's manager challenges Winchester Park to a July 28 return game in Berryville with a 60-40 split for the winner. Park doubts the offer due to a current season deficit, offering only $15 for a Berryville tilt. Local fans push for a game in Berryville before August 1 when several Clarke J B T players ship out for National Guard duty.

Berryville Smith Clarke County Impressario Winchester Park Clarke Junior Board Diamondeers Clarke J. B. T National Guardsmen

Tobacco Growers Vote On Quotas In Virginia Referendum

Flue cured tobacco growers in 21 Virginia counties vote tomorrow on marketing quotas for three years one year or none. About 32 000 farmers are eligible per AAA officials. Unofficial results will be announced tomorrow night. Polls open by 9 a m and close by 5 p m with a two thirds voting majority needed in the tobacco states for quotas to be imposed.

Blacksburg Virginia AAA

Annabella Is Reported Better After Operation

New York July 20 screen star Annabella, wife of Tyrone Power, was reported resting comfortably and improving satisfactorily after an operation at Mt Saint Hospital. Power accompanied her to the hospital Tuesday and stayed until doctors said she was out of danger.

New York Annabella Tyrone Power Mt. Saint Hospital Power Hollywood

Boxing results from last night in New Jersey and New York

The Associated bout list reports outpoints and stoppages in matches across towns including Detroit Brooklyn Trenton and New York. Notable results feature Bobby Mitaione of Detroit beating Carmine ta and Ike Williams of Trenton defeating Joe Romero in 128 and 126 pound divisions.

Bobby Mitaione Detroit Carmine Ta Brooklyn Aon Oni Beattle Aeine Mt. Freedom N. J Ike Williams Trenton Joe Romero New York

Joint session at Braddock Street Methodist Church

A joint session of the Margar et Collins Denny and Comrade Bible Classes at Braddock Street Methodist Church is set for Sunday at 9 45. Teele will lead devotions and Mrs John W Ros enberger will teach.

Margaret Collins Denny Braddock Street Methodist Church Teele John W. Rosenberger

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