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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 27, 1948

Page

7

West Virginia State Trap Shoot Highlights

The report notes top shooters at Ridgley with Lewis posting 198 of 200 to win the championship. The Winchester sharp shooter hit 117 straight before a miss as Roy Renner won the Virginia State title in Richmond, while Ruth Cuthbert claimed the ladies trophy with 185.

Chester’s C. J. Reilner E. Cuthiss Ruth Cuthbert W. E. Son West Virginia Ridgley Lewis Mts of Winchester Virginia Richmond Iss Cuthbert

Night's Game Schedule for Major Leagues Tonight

Major League baseball night slate includes American League games: Washington at Chicago 8 30 p m Detroit at St Louis 8 30 p m Philadelphia at Cleveland 7 30 p m National League action: Cincinnati at New York 7 30 p m Pittsburgh at Boston 7 30 p m.

American Leagueington Chicago Ork St. Louis Detroit Delphia Cleveland National League Nati New York Boston Philadelphia Washington Brooklyn Pittsburgh

Sealed bids sought for highway projects in Virginia region

Sealed bids received by Virginia Department of Highways at Richmond for multiple projects totaling concrete and gravel work. Descriptions include widening, stabilization, and base construction on routes near Chester, Halifax, Gloucester York, Franklin, Bedford, and other counties. Bids due August 10 1948 at 10:00 a.m. Bid packages require certified checks. commission reserves right to reject any or all bids.

Department Hways Central E.street Richmond Virginia Conn- Henrico E.C.L. d E.c.lond County Ton C. G Cherrydales Cherrydale Coun- Westmoreland Mi. Stair S.T C. S.W W.C.L. Not Beach Colonial Beach Halifax Dan River Boston Gloucester York Devon County of Franklin Iption Patrick Coun Ooafrict Virginia Department of Highs Commission

Daily Crossword Clues Mixed from an Old Puzzle

A scrambled crossword list with Across and Down entries including clues such as Little island Not good and Note of the scale fi Neon po Joan wlais building Marry A person of Troy Horizontal band across center of shield Wet earth Slow clumsy boat Prepare for publication Minister if Cushion s Invect Sun god Aloft Tattered piece of cloth Branch Shallow water A color for the face Pinches Large reading desk Girl's name 4 Disagree SS able ee Down Roman general River Russ Discharge Obese Rot Filled with solemn wonder Nourished Barters Cue js Polesee Forbid Craze Networks Leave out Project Animal s coat Children's game Ostrich like birds Greek nymph Kind of.

Little Island Joan Wlais Troy

Mills Briton takes ring title from Lesnevich

Freddie Mills won the 175 pound title by a 15 round decision over Gus Lesnevich at White City stadium before 46,000 fans. Promoter Jack Solomons grossed about 300000 dollars. Lesnevich announced a shift to light heavyweight plans after the defeat.

London Gus Lesnevich Freddie Mills Gus Carnival England Jack Solomons White City Lesnevich Mills Joe Vella New York Associated Press Philadelphia Jack O'Brien Bob Fitzsimmons

Bribery Guilty Verdict Threatens Molnar Prison Term

Former Cleveland police lieutenant Ernest L. Molnar was found guilty on eight counts of bribery for taking eighty thousand dollars from racketeers. The jury returned the verdict as Mayor Burke signaled further bribe investigations. Star witnesses Lorenzo Morgan and Hudson testified to protection payments from twenty five to fifteen hundred dollars.

Cleveland Ernest L. Molnar Molnar Common Pleas Court Thomas A. Burke Luis Lorenzo Harold Morgan Fletcher Hudson

Martinsburg Edges Winchester Brown Bombers 6 5

Martensburg defeated Winchester Brown Bombers 6 to 5 in a tight game Sunday. It marked the Bombers second loss of the season, both to the West Virginia club.

Winchester Brown Bombers Martinsburg West Virginians

Durocher Booed But Giants Trim Brooks at Home

The New York Giants, under manager Leo Durocher, defeated the Brooklyn Brooks 13 to 4 at the Polo Grounds. Durocher faced heavy booing from Flatbush fans before the game, but his team seized a 5-0 first inning lead and cruised to the win over his former club.

Durocher Giants Brooks Associated Press Lippy Leo Durocher Polo Grounds New York Giants Giant Flatbush Brooklyn Dodgers Ebberts Field Leo New York Preacher Roe Roe

Steve Brodie's Brooklyn Bridge Leap Date

Steve Brodie jumped from the Brooklyn Bridge on July 23, 1886, reportedly to win a bet. He undertook the feat as a bet related challenge.

Steve Brodie Brooklyn Bridge E.R.Y Broklyn Ridge

Giants Rout Dodgers In NL Showdown Achemisty?

National League recap notes New York 13 Brooklyn 4 in yesterday’s scoreline. The rest mentions white tailed deer prevalent across most U.S. states.

National League New York Brooklyn United States

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