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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 29, 1937

Page

3

Park to Play Two Night Games Next Week at Local Park

The Park plans two night baseball games next Monday and Tuesday at the request of fans. Millville and Blairton are likely opponents, following a 3-2 thirteen inning win over Washington A C. Washington D C aims to sweep, with star hurler Frank Baroni and reserve arms Wild Bill Payne and Virgil De Angelos. Connolly Has Lights Co. will illuminate the Park for the contests.

McCoy Winchester Russell Potts Millville Blairton Washington D. C Washington A. C Washingtons the Park Frank Baroni Wyche Washington Wild Bill” Payne Virgil de Angelos George Washington University Connolly F. Connolly New York Griffith Stadium Shibe Park Philadelphia Duke University Ritenour Duvall Lunsford

Gas House Gang loses steam in pennant chase

The Gas House Gang’s power fades as pitching falters without Dizzy Dean. They’ve won eight of 21 with a .381 pace, dropping four straight to the Bees and three of four to the Reds while remaining three games from fifth place. Giants beat Warneke. Cubs top Dodgers as pennant race tightens.

Associated Press Ducky Wacky Medwick Dodgers Phillies Boston Bees Cincinnati Reds Dizzy Dean Phils Bees Reds Wildcat Giants Cliff Melton Mel Ott Wally Berger Lou Warneke Cubs Yankees Elden Auker Auker Tigers White Sox Senators Detroit Yanks Athletics Cleveland Indians Boston Red Sox Browns Peaches Davis Pep Young Pirates

Winchester Park to sponsor two-division tennis ladder

Sixteen winners in two divisions to be on a challenge ladder for a Park tennis team. Hugh Green announced plans for a tournament starting August 10 at the Park courts with entries via the Winchester Evening Star Northern Virginia Daily or Charles Beaver in charge. Division A prizes experienced players while Division B welcomes beginners. The last eight from each division form the Park team to meet nearby clubs.

Winchester Park Association Hugh Green Winchester Evening Star Northern Virginia Daily Charles Beaver

Coffey to Compete in Middle Atlantic PGA Championship

Rut Coffey of the Winchester Golf Club departs for Old Point Comfort Virginia to take part in the Middle Atlantic PGA Championship matches. Pro-amateur day is Friday with 36 holes contested each day Saturday and Sunday. top professionals from across the country will compete.

Rut Coffey Old Point Comfort Rut” Coffey Winchester Golf Club

Match for the Women at Winchester Club Nine Hole Opener

All women golfers from Winchester Golf Club will play a nine hole match at the Club tomorrow starting at 9 in the morning. Prizes will go to the two best net balls.

Winchester Golf Club

Women Golfers Set for Mason and Dixon Championship at White Sulphur

White Sulphur Springs W Va July 29 Leading women golfers are expected to compete August 30 to September 4 for the Mason and Dixon championship won in 1936 by Patty Berg. An 18 hole qualifying round will precede a 36 hole final for the Championship on September 4.

White Sulphur Springs W. Va Patty Berg Minneapolis Star

Elder Returns To Chicken Farm After Acquittal

Thomas E. Elder former dean of Mount Hermon School is cleared of charges he threatened to kill Stephen Allen Norton. He returns to his chicken farm in Greenfield Massachusetts and expresses quiet relief at the acquittal.

Greenfield, Magss Thomas E. Elder Mount Hermon School New Hampshire Stephen Allen Norton

Grounded Omaha Navy Cruiser Moves at Castle Island

The Navy reports progress in freeing the cruiser Omaha ashore at Castle Island light Bahamas. Captain Mecleary says 25 feet moved on the first attempt and 40 feet more last night. Texas and destroyer Herbert with reservists are en route to help refloat the vessel.

Washington Navy Department Omaha Castle Island Light Bahamas Howard B. Mecleary Texas Herbert

Texanita Hosts at Exposition With Soft Water Beauty Bath

Fifty official Texanita hostesses at the Greater Texas and Pan American Exposition will use soft water prepared by zeolite equipment at exposition headquarters. The system cleanses skin and hair and promises low operating costs comparable to an automatic refrigerator.

McClelland Barclay Texas Cleopatra Rome Averue

Sarazen Wins Chicago Open in First Major Since 1935

Brookfield veteran Gene Sarazen claims the $10 000 Chicago open title and a $3000 prize smile from the photographer. It marks his first major win since midsummer 1935.

Gene Sarazen Brookfield

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