Gehrig star in focus amid hot roundups and golf notes
New York report highlights Lou Gehrig named for The Life of Lou Gehrig and a streak note. Hot start at St Paul Open with Ben Hogan weather. Northwestern football headgear adopted for Army parachute troops. Craig Wood shows champ form in exhibitions. Wakefield moves toward Piedmont pitching. Sid Benjamin weighs in on Browns crowds at Trenton.
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UVB
SRM
Lou Gehrig
St. Paul
Louisville
Pittsburgh
Buffalo
Dick Wakefield
Tigers
Winston-Salem
Piedmont
Young Dynan Draws All Star Attention From Little Rockhurst
A 19 year old Phil Dynan of Little Rockhurst College gains votes for the all star team showing that fame can start in college. Attendance at pro golf events rises by 30 percent compared with last year and Ben Hogan earns prize money through 51 straight tournaments. Hogan plans a October visit to see the Yankees and Dodgers while Frank McCormick recovers after being beaned by Kirby Higbe Wednesday night.
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Phil Dynan
Little Rockhurst College
Ben Hogan
Yankees
Dodgers
Kirby Higbe
Frank McCormick
Publication Order for Partition of Eddy Property in Winchester
In the Clerk's Office of the Corporation Court of Winchester in Vacation dated July 17 1941 Douglas Lee Fisher John Hamilton Fisher and others seek partition of the Eddy Property at North Market and Baker streets Winchester Virginia. A sale and division of proceeds are sought with notice to interested parties to appear within ten days after publication. The order requires publication in the Winchester Evening Star for four weeks and posting at the court house front door. P J Marshall Clerk R Gray Williams counsel (7 18 25 8 18 41)
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Virginia
Corporation Court of
Winchester
Douglas Lee Fisher
John Hamilton Fisher
George J. Cunningham
Francesc
Lane Waren
J. W. Waren
Virginia Alice Waren
Virginia Alice Cunningham
Leona Waren
North Market and
Baker Streets
Eddy
George J. Frances Lane Waren
Frances Lane Waren
Seven Boston College players named to eastern all star team
Sports notes report seven Boston College players selected for the eastern all star team chosen by Jim Crowley of Fordham. The column tracks fighters like Fritzie Zivic Teddy Lyons Moe Berg and Teddy Yarosz with light quips and local mentions of Redland fans Derringer and Mel Ott.
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Fordham
Boston College
Ram
Jim Crowley
Fordam
Fritzie Zivic
Newark
Kayo
Red Cochrane
Teddy Lyons
Moe Berg
Red Sox
Ted
Bob Brumby
New York
Paul Derringer
Redland
Teddy Yarosz
Monaca
Teddy
Robb Guides Umpiring in Northern League
A umpire named Robb continues to officiate in the northern league keeping games on track and decisions steady through the season.
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Robb
Standings In The Majors Incomplete Daily Baseball Scores
Major league standings show New York leading the American League with 62 wins as Cleveland trails at 53 and Chicago at 45. National League leaders include Pittsburgh and Chicago tied at 58, with Boston and St Louis following. Games scheduled feature Chicago at New York and Cleveland at Boston among others.
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Washington
Detroit
New York
Cleveland
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Boston
Chicago
Ww. L. Pet
Dong Nee Che As
Ror Er Oe
Smith
Chandler
Sboston
Harder
Grove
Auker
Kennedy
Denton
Marchildon
Aere
Sone
Cincinnati
Pittsburgh
Tobin
Gumbert
Brooklyn
Wyatt
Davis
Sewell
Lanning
Lohrman
Olsen
Vander Meer
Stars of Yesterday: Players Spark Wins Across Leagues
Jim Brown doubled in the tenth to give the Cardinals a win over the Giants. Charley Keller's two run homer secured the Yankees victory against the Indians. Sam Chapman and Benny McCoy homered as the Athletics beat the Browns. Stu Martin's pinch single in the ninth drove in the Phillies win over the Pirates. Mickey Harris and Jim Tabor powered the Red Sox past the White Sox with Harris six hit effort and Tabor's grand slam and two run double. Babe Dahlgren homered for the Cubs in a win over the Braves. Cecil Travis singled in the ninth to break up a Senators game against the Tigers. A line of questionable text about snails follows.
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Associated Press
Jim Brown
Cardinals
Giants
Charley Keller
Yankees
Indians
Sam Chapman
Benny McCoy
Athletics
Browns
Stu Martin
Pirates
Phillies
Mickey Harris
Jim Tabor
Red Sox
Harris
Tabor
White Sox
Babe Dahlgren
Cubs
Braves
Cecil Travis
Senators
Tigers
Judson Bailey
Pepper Martin
St. Louis Cardinals
Billy
Kid Southworth
Redbirds
Ernie White
New York Giants
White
Southworth
Babe Young
New York
St. Louis
Frank Crespi
Terry Moore
Johnny
Crespi
Moore
Emos Slaughter
Brooklyn Dodgers
Pittsburgh Pirates
Chicago Cubs
Boston Braves
New York Yankees
Cleveland Indians
Ome
Bill Dickey
Jim Bagby
Philadelphia Athletics
St. Louis Browns
Detroit Tigers
Washington Senators
Boston Red Sox
Chicago White Sox
Chicago Crew
Boston Gede
Championship and Byrd Trophy Matches Enter Second and Third Rounds
Golf club hosts championship and Byrd Trophy match play as second and third rounds unfold. Notable upsets include Billy McGuire defeating Grimm. Campbell and Glaize reach decisive holes, while Byrd Trophy third round advances with Grimm, Campbell, Glaize and Sturm among leaders. Roy Ryden Jr. is last year’s club champion. Grimm was runner up.
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Aew
E Ip
Sree
Billy McGuire
W. E. Bridgeforth
Lester Arnold
Harry Fowle
Hugh Peters
Raymond Kerlin
Carl Campbell
Philip Glaize
Campbell
Howard Allen
Dr. Eee
Dr. Cline
E. Stone
Slavin
Wendell Kieane
Dr. Knight
Jack Minnigerode
Dr. Gibson
T. R. Cather
Lester Arnold, Jr
Dr. McKee
H. R. Kern
Phil Fowle
Dutch Sjostrom
Ridge White
Ralph Grimm
Leon Slavin
Fred Glaize
Billy Para
Fred. Sturmane
Ridge Jr
Wendell Goode
Glaize
Arnold
McGuire
Cather
Sturm
Knight
White
Roy Ryden, Jr
Panama Canal Zone
Ryden
Byrd
Dog Spot Steals Tomatoes at Sunrise
John Lockey reports his dog Spot heads to the garden at sunrise and nibbles several ripe tomatoes, revealing the pet’s own ideas about breakfast.
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Lumberton
N. C
John Lockey
Spot
Derby winners and the Darley sire line
The claim reflects that many English Derby winners descend from the Darley line, a prolific sire family historically influential in Thoroughbred racing. While numerous champions trace ancestry to Darley’s stallions, the pattern varies by year and individual pedigree rather than representing every Derby winner.
Shirley Williams Wins Governor's Cup at Winchester Golf Club
Shirley Carter Williams won the women's Governor's Cup at Winchester Golf Club with a net 73 and 79 on 36 holes, after totals of 103 and 109 and a 30 handicap. F L Largent Jr. finished second with 82 and 80 net, and Williams earned the Patty Berg sweater for the lowest net in the Ladies Day match. Last year’s winner was Mrs. John Hedrick. the Women’s Championship begins August 27 with Hedrick also claiming the lerga title.
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Winchester Golf Club
Shirley Carter Williams
Miss Williams
F. L. Largent, Jr
Patty Berg
John Hedrick
Riverton
Largent
Hedrick
McNeill Seeks Answer to Tennis Enigma at Sea Bright
U S champion Donald McNeill remains puzzled by a late season dip on grass. The 54th Sea Bright tournament saw McNeill lose to 20 year old Ted Schroeder in straight sets 6-3 7-5 in the quarter finals.
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Sea Bright
N. J
Aimee Ensigme
Donald JL. McNeill
United States
McNeill
MccNeill
Oklahoma
Ted Schroeder
Frankie Schroeder
Parker
Wayne Sabin
Vox Pop Boys to Have Two Shows on CBS and NBC
New York July 25 The Vox Pop boys Parks Johnson and Wally Butterworth will return from a month’s vacation to two network programs CBS on Monday nights and NBC blue on Fridays replacing the Ben Bernie show starting August 4. The street interview format began in Houston in 1932 and moved to NBC in 1935 before recent CBS periods.
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New York
Parks Johnson
Wally Butterworth
CBS
NBC- Blue
Ben Bernie
Rae
Houston
Texas
NBC
Crossword Clue Fragments Point to Daily Puzzle
Readable crossword clues hint at a daily puzzle item with terms from the Bible and prayer book references. The lines show scattered entries including Book of Old Testament and Prayer book tabler, suggesting a themed grid teaser.
Rovers to Meet Park Club in Sunday Game
The Hahn Rover team of the Virginia-D C league will host the Park club Sunday in the Park diamond. Proceeds from the Midway Nine game, sponsored by Winchester Wholesale Grocery, go to the Park operating fund. The Park were shut out 8-0 by Frederick Hustlers in Frederick, Md, last Sunday.
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Hahn Rover
Russell Potts
Midway Nine
Winchester Wholesale Grocery
Martinsburg Blue Sox
Potts
Frederick
U. S
Bobby Houghton
Defense Group Votes to Keep Scrap Funds in Virginia
In Richmond the state defense council executive committee urged national defense officials to let proceeds from the current Scrap aluminum drive stay in local communities for defense work. General James A. Anderson warned returning the $2,000,000 to the federal treasury could anger millions. The group pressed regional councils to boost recreation for service trainees and approved defense education programs while noting road and airport needs and possible limits on conditional sales contracts. A coal supply alert urged homeowners to prepare for winter rail traffic.
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Richmond
State Defense Council
National Defense
James A. Anderson
Federal Treasury
Education For Service Committee
Virginia
Congress
Clifton Lisle
War Department
England
Virginia Advisor
Legislative Council
Cards Need Only a Martin To Be a Gas House Gang
The St Louis Cardinals, led by Billy The Kid Southworth, routs in tight contests as they chase the national league lead. Lefty Ernie White secures his tenth win with a perfect 10th inning against the New York Giants. Giants stay in fourth as Pirates win and other AL and NL results shuffle standings.
Colored team to meet Stephens City at Lucy Lane Park
The local colored baseball team will play Stephens City Horrors at Lucy Lane Park off the Front Royal Pike. Lee Honesty is slated to pitch for Winchester, with Richard Lewis set for Stephens City on the mound.
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Lucy Lane Park
Front Royal Pike
Stephens City Horrors
Lee Honesty
Winchester Boys
Richard Lewis
Stephens City
Fights Last Night Summary of Hook Victory
Henry Hook, 124, of New York defeated Mexican opponent Rivers, 129, of Mexico City, by decision in a boxing bout held last night in Indianapolis.
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Associated Press
New York
Henry Hook
Indianapolis
Rivers
Mexico City
Whirlaway Prepares for Arlington Classic as Favorite
CHICAGO July 2 Whirlaway is the top heavy favorite for the Arlington classic at Arlington Park tomorrow a $60000 race. The article recalls past upsets at the race referencing Johnstown Gallahadian and Sirocco and notes notorious Derby and Belmont outcomes. It also mentions Natural Bridge Virginia and its height.
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Chicago
Whirlaway
Arlington Park
Johnstown
Challedon
Sun Lover
Gallahadian
Bimelech
Sirocco
Mate
Twenv Meina
New Moving Start Debuts At Local Jalopy Races
At Airport Speedway on Sunday July 27 Kermit Batt introduces a moving start for all feature races to cut delays. Time trials begin at 1 pm with races an hour later. Local entrants include the Nycum brothers Cumberland Alfred Glascock Jim Philips Purcellville Shorty Bowers Martinsburg and others from Hancock Winchester Washington Paw Paw Stephens City and more.
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Kermit Batt
Airport Speedway
Batt
Nycum Brothers
Cumberland
Alfred Glascock
Jim Philips
Purcellville
Shorty Bowers
Martinsburg
Bud Moreland
Paw Paw
W. Va
Jack Hann
Jim Shaw
Chess Brannon
Hancock
Ralph Ritenour
Stephens City
Carl Anderson
A. C. Tavenner
Carl Sedell
Washington
Kenny Cather
Jack Boyd
Jim Seabright
Percy Vincent
Lof Winchester
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P. J. Marshall
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Mebbe
Melvin Ott
Pittburgh
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Golf
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Shirley Williams
Donald McNeill
Vox Pop Boys
Daily Crossword
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FIFA
Rovers
Park Diamond
Defense Group
Good Used Furniture & Stores
W. B. Snider & Son
N. Cameron St
Dial
Reds
Natural Bridge
U. 8S. A
Nehi Bottling CO
Millwood Ave
TTC
FEDS
Canning Time
Miller’s Hardware
N. Loudoun St
Silvertown
E. Piccadilly ST
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