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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 21, 1949

Page

3

DiMaggio's Triple Helps Yanks Beat Cleveland 7-3

Joe DiMaggio drove in three runs with a triple and homer as the New York Yankees beat Cleveland 7-3. Doby was thrown out trying to steal home in the eighth, drawing a fine. Lefty Joe Page struggled after replacing Lopat, as Cleveland's pennant drive faltered temporarily.

Joe DiMasais Cleveland Doby New York Yankees Joe Page Eddie” Lopat Lou Boudreau Yanks Boston Red Sox Chicago White Sox White Sox George Metkovich Eddie Malone Metkovich Detroit Washington Johnny Lipon Hoot Evers Lou Klein Boston Braves Howie Pollet Hank Sauer Chicago Cubs Phillies Sauer Cincinnati Cub Curt Simmons Andy Pafko New York Giants

Major League Standings and Yesterday’s Results

The American League standings show New York leading with a .635 mark and Cleveland, Boston, Philadelphia, Detroit, Chicago, Washington, and St. Louis trailing. In the National League Brooklyn leads, followed by St. Louis and Boston with Philadelphia, New York, Pittsburgh, Cincinnati, Chicago, and others. Yesterday’s results include New York beating Cleveland 7 3 and Chicago defeating Boston 8 7 while Detroit topped Washington 6 5. Batting star Hank Sauer fueled a Cubs move. Dave Koslo pitched a 5 1 win for the Giants over Cincinnati. Tonight features Philadelphia at St. Louis and Chicago at New York among others.

New York Cleveland Boston Philadelphia Detroits Chicago Washington St. Louis Brooklyn Pittsburgh Cincinnati Detroit Hank Sauer Cubs Phils Dave Koslo Giant

Major league scoring streak reaches 14 innings in win

The team scored in the first three innings to extend a consecutive inning scoring streak to 14, surpassing the 1923 Giants record of 12. Philadelphia at St. Louis in the American League was postponed due to wet grounds.

Cincinnati Giants Philadelphia St. Louis

Injured Woman Hit By Car Near Capon Lake

Mrs. Harry Ford of 101 Hart Street is a patient at Winchester hospital with minor injuries after being struck by a car near Capon Lake West Virginia when she ran into the path of the vehicle.

Harry Ford Hart St Winchester Hospital Capon Lake W. Va

Crossword Clues From Daily Puzzle Listing

A compact list of crossword entries including music note elevated train initials capital prefix for adjectives affirmative vote Hebrew letter taxi refer to outfit hypothetical force eastern Indian shrub slow underhand ball keel-billed cuckoo a salute with guns harass American Indians egresses projects end of a church marshy eeew part of the mouth chief deity Babyl river Eng.

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Sullivan Triumphs Over Elks 5-3 in Extra Innings

O Sullivan Rubber Corp edges Elks 5-3 after ten innings with J Donald earning the win on one hit while surrendering three runs by walks. Key moments include D Smith and V Spurling rallies in the tenth and strong defensive plays by D Boyd and D Smith.

Sullivan Elks O'Sullivan Rubber Corp Elks Club J. Donald O’sullivan H. Synder C. Sirbaugh S. Purtlebaugh D. Smith V. Spurling Ellis R. Carper D. Boyd O'Sullivan

City Softball Standings and Tonight’s Schedule

Rosenberger leads with 16 2, Plumly 15 5, RC Cola 14 5, Bell Clothes 13, S VFW 12 8. Tonight Highland faces Hoovyer Kern at 6 15 on field 1, Moose vs Rosenberger at 8 on field 2 with protest games to follow including Bell Clothes vs Plumly and Rosenberger-Moose. tomorrow’s 8 30 match on field 2 listed untranslated.

Rosenberger Plumly RC Cola Bell Clothes VFW Elks Jewel Box Moose O'Sullivan Rockingham Highland Hoovyer-Kern Rosenberger-Moose

Frederick Dr Pepper Team Scheduled for Sunday Double Bill

Frederick Md based Dr Pepper softball club set to face Royal Crown and the Jewel Box on Sen Seny Rd field Saturday night in a three team double header. City favorites aimed at state championship and considered the strongest squad to play this summer.

Dr. Pepper Frederick Senseny Rd Royal Crown Th Jewel Box Maryland

Wildcats Beat Owls 14-5 as Golightly Stars

Wildcats improved to 18-8 behind ace James Golightly who allowed five runs and collected three hits. Teammates tallied 11 hits as Braddock St. Owls were kept to five runs. A big seventh inning featured five runs. Next showdown with Berryville Bees looms after 22-2 rout earlier.

Highland Ave. Wildcats James

Plumly Falls 3-0 to VFW as Barcel Spins a 3-Hit Game

Plumly remains in second place after a 3-0 loss to fifth-year VFW. Barcel pitched a three hitter with one walk for VFW, while Plumly stranded runners and could not score until the fifth. Keller doubled home two runs in the fifth and Cullers scored on a passed ball for the final tally.

Plumly Lumber VFW Plumly Bell Clothes Bell Royal Crown Rosenberger Moose Plumly-Vfw Keller Cullers Barcel Baker Boxwell Seldon c Lamb Bornscheuer Rf Jackson Pae Clark LaVecchia Ss Duvall If O Vfw Reynalds Rf Zei White Jenkins Ss Plummer If Sik Cullers Fey Pentz Barcolo

Fernandex on Lonely Hearts case as witnesses testify

Hawaiian born Raymond Fernandez returns to the witness stand amid a courtroom packed with women as he details cross country romances and abnormal acts with his co defendant Martha Beck in the Lonely Hearts murder case. A woman spectator fled the room and jurors hid their faces as he described jealousies and a three handed poker episode with Beck and Esther Henne.

New York Raymond Fernandez Martha Beck Janet Fay Albany N. Y Michigan Fernandez Martha Beck Mrs. Beck Pensacola Fla

BC Softballers rout Moose 13 to 4 in city playoff tilt

RC Crown dominated Moose with a 13 4 victory as Larrick and Fuller held Moose to four runs. Larrick pitched four strong innings before Puller finished, while Grim hit a homer and collected three hits for RC. Moose got two hits from M Royston and two more from Grim and Fawcett, Spurs, and Spaid added two apiece.

RC Cola Moose Plumly VFW Rosenberger Larrick Bob Puller Fuller Puller M. Royston L. Grim Lee Fawcett Ott Spaid Hap Spurs Royal Crown Abbh L. Fawcett O. Spaid LL. Pope R. Puller H. Sours Huyette Lf W. Spaid J. Larrick R. Royston Gibbs Pugh Ss Boden Michael M. Royston Cf Dicks Rf McDonald Fahnestock Sewell Selby H Spurs Hook and Ashby

Man Chooses Love Over Begging for Marriage

Fernandez testified about ongoing marital tension with Mrs. Henne who repeatedly walked out, then returned. He said she finally demanded a choice between her and Mrs. Beck, and he chose the portly girlfriend, with Mrs. Henne leaving for good.

Smokey Wins Northern Virginia Coon Hunt Trials

Smokey owned by George Owens of Berryville topped the free finals at Woodley Clarke County Sunday. Tipsy owned by W. E. Jackson also of Berryville was the winner in the first line trials.

Smokey George Owens Berryville Northern Virginia Coon Hunters Assn Woodley Clarke County Tippy W. E. Jackson

Boy Scouts Return From 1800 Mile Bus Tour

Troop 9 led by Harold Rowe with 25 scouts completed a bus journey stretching 1800 miles. The trip included Old Orchard in Missouri, plus visits to Boston Plymouth and New York City with Paul Chamberlin Herman Lee and Dick Chapman assisting.

Old Orchard Boston Plymouth New York City Harold Rowe Paul Chamberlin Herman Lee Dick Chapman

Shenandoah Rivers Remain Muddy at Riverton

Both forks of the Shenandoah River, north and south, are still reported muddy at Riverton, affecting local water viewing and passage. The murkiness inhibits visibility and may influence fishing and recreation.

Shenandoah River Riverton

Earl Oldland Praised For A Swell Beer

Morgantown Moose member notes other brewers praise Old Export Mountain Water making the beer distinctive and appealing to customers.

Earl Oldland Morgantown Moose

Front Royal angler nets 23 inch speckled trout

Melvin H. Shick of Front Royal may hold the record for the largest speckled trout ever taken from the headwaters of the South Fork. Fishing at the mouth of Pass Run near Luray, he landed a 23 inch trout weighing 4 pounds 15 ounces after a 30 minute battle aided by Russell Weakley.

Melvin H. Shick Front Royal South Fork Pass Run Luray Shick Russell Weakley

Charles Starts Training for Bout

New York July 21 Westy Sana begins training for a 15 round bout with Gus Lesnevich in Yankee Stadium August 10. He will work out in Louis Musmanno’s former quarters at Pompton Lakes New Jersey.

New York Westy Sana We ’An Gus Lesnevich Yankee Louis Pompton Lakes N. J

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