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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 29, 1940

Page

5

Roundup of Boxing Racing and Baseball News

Weather soaked ring action includes a Joe Louis shot for a contender and judges who also scored the Dempsey Tunney rematch in rain. Harry Weekly excites New Orleans papers as a lightweight hopeful while Red Burman faces Steve Dudas in a bantam prelim. Archibald battles Marinelli in Dayton. Also notes Buck Etchinson hits .408 in the Mountain States League and stories from Wake Forest, Tulane stadium, and Duke coaching schools.

Ing Joe Louis Geta Pastor Billy Loose Overlin Scranton Philly New Orleans Harry Weekly Red Burman Steve Dudas Lou Salica Joey Archibald Dayton Joey Marinelli Fort Worthway Goshen England Bermuda Babe Pratt Alex Shibicky al Collings New York Rangers Royal Winnipeg Rifles Buck Etchinson Welch McCoy

Park Visitors Pitching Double Victory Highlights

Dodgers and Yankees dominate with strong pitching and multi hit games. White Sox power in first game with three homers and solid six hitter in nightcap. Reds and Phillies split doubleheader with seven hit games. Indians and Senators ride seven and six hit performances to win. Red Sox split. Glenn drives in two and Doerr homers twice. Giants and Cubs feature eight hits and a homer plus strong offense. Athletics ride homer and five shutout innings in relief to beat Tigers. Pirates pair combine for three run homer and four hit nightcap.

Whitlow Wyatt Fred Fitzsimmons Dodgers Cardinals Charles Keller Yankees Thornton Lee White Sox Jim Turner Reds Cy Blanton Phillies al Milnar Indians Sid Hudson Senators Joe Glenn Bob Doerr Red Sox Browns Harry Gumbert Giants Cubs

Park Defeats Berryville as Lake Stars on Mound

Earl Lake pitched a four hit 5-1 victory for The Park over Berryville in a three game series split, with Blairton also defeating The Park 9-3 on Saturday. Lake mixed pace and headwork to keep Berryville off balance while hitters Carroll and Garver drove in runs. Louis Harper led Blairton with 475 average in 26 games, and Park gained the edge in the series with the win.

Lefty Clarke Junior Board of Trade Earl Lake Charleston W. Va Hartford Stickley Lake Berryville Curry Carroll Garver al Coe Center Markets Park Kilmer Burch Harper Bobby Houghton Perry Smith Louis Harper Martinsburg Blairton

Tennis Too Hot Girls Go Bathing

Dick Cutter reported the girls tennis team failed to appear for a scheduled match at The Park. He noted several members went swimming at Lake near Berkeley Springs causing the no show. Named players Hilma Hottle Dorothy Sencindiver and Freda Loy were absent.

Dick C Ter Winchester Golf Runnor Caca- Lake Berkeley Prings Hilma Hottle Dorothy Sencindiver Freda Loy

Frederick Edges Martinsburg for Tri-State Golf Lead

Harrisonburg coverage notes Frederick, Md., overtook Martinsburg by scoring 124.5 points at Spotswood Country Club. Purcellville and Winchester swap fourth and fifth, Bell Haven of Alexandria drops to third, while Martinsburg tallies 64.4, Purcellville 8.5, and Winchester 4.0 in a tight standings update.

Frederick Martinsburg Purcellville Winchester Harrisonburg Tri-State Golf Association Spotswood Loudoun Bell Haven Club Alexandria Carl Snook Bell Haven Frederick—Snook Haller Pone Broderick Green

Hornsby Near Return To Major Leagues In 1941

New York reports Rogers Hornsby on track to return to the majors in 1941 with strong word around he will lead a big league club again. Sources name possible landing cities including St. Louis Cleveland and Chicago though no final choice is given.

New York Birdie Rogers Hornsby Uae St. Louis Cleveland Chicago

Free barbecue for elderly parents draws crowd in Goldsboro

Levi Hamilton advertised a free barbecued event for elderly parents and prepped for the crowd with 12 pigs 125 pounds corn bread 125 pounds slaw and 625 paper plates. About 1000 persons attended and 375 ate barbecue using paper napkins. Edith Cavell burial questions note her body was moved to Norwich Cathedral on May 15 1919 after a service in Westminster and placed near St Gilles prison.

Goldsboro N. C Levi Hamilton Edith Cavell St. Gilles Norwich Westminster

You Can't Win Em All Newsom Beats and Breaks Bats

Newsom, returning from a broken thumb, faltered as the A’s defeated the Tigers 4 3 in 11 innings after he held a 5 2 lead. Milnar allowed seven hits as Cleveland’s Indians won 6 3 then 9 1 in a doubleheader. Yankees split with White Sox. Keller DiMaggio Dahlgren homer spree headlines 10 9 win. Red Sox sweep Browns. Dodgers end skid with two wins. Pirates sweep Bees. Giants end hitting drought with 8 4 win.

Associated Press Big Buck Newsom Philadelphia Athletics Detroit Tigers Newsom Bobo Johnny Babich A’s Bill Beckman A's Ail Milnar Tribe Indians Sid Hudson New York Yankees Chicago White Sox Charley Keller Joe DiMaggio Babe Dahlgren New York Yankees Whitlow Wyattt Fred Fitzsimmons Pittsburgh Pirates Boston Bees Boston New York Giants Chicago Cubs

Big Tuna Bites Off Ocean City Maryland

Ocean City, Md. reports a banner day as Harry R. Burns of Baltimore hauled a 143 pound tuna, the year’s largest north of Cape Henry. The five foot one inch fish drew blistered hands from Van Burns after a 1 hour 55 minute battle. Two other giant tuna were hooked but escaped, and marlin fishing continued with 11 catches over the weekend despite calm seas.

Ocean City Maryland Harry R. Burns Baltimore Allison Cape Henry van Burns Red Hall Irving Mumford

Information Bureau query from the Winchester Star

The Winchester Star Information Bureau in Washington, D C offers answers to questions about Pack Bee boxe and related topics.

Winchester Star Information Bureau Washington, D. C Pack Bee Boxe

Jeffra Defends Title in 15 Round Fight Tonight

Maryland and New York weight champ Jeffra makes his first defense against Johnny Spider Armstrong of Toronto in a 15 round bout. Armstrong aims for fame, fortune for manager Al Weill, and revenge for Archibald after Archibald lost the crown to Jeffra last May 20 in Providence.

Ecoga Maryland New York Sakesma Johnny Spider) Armstrong Toronto Armstrong al Weill Weill Geen Archibald Providence Archibald Jeffra Ringsiders Creck

Mary Hardwick Falls Short to Alice Marble in Seabright Final

Seabright New Jersey July 29 Mary Hardwick fought hard in the women's singles final of the Seabright Invitation but fell to Alice Marble 6 0. Marble dominated the match while Hardwick forced seven deuces and stayed within a point at times. In the men s singles Bobby Riggs defeated Frank Kovacs to claim the Seab right Bowl 2 6 0 6 3 11 9 11 8.

Miss Marble Bobby Riggs Riggs Frank Kovacs

Major League Standings and Results Across Leagues

American League standings show Detroit, Cleveland, New York leading with wins and losses. Philadelphia defeated Detroit in 12 innings, while Boston and Chicago suffered heavy losses. National League lists Cincinnati and New York atop, with St. Louis and Pittsburgh in mid pack. Saturday games include Washington, Detroit, St. Louis, and New York matchups.

New York Chicago Philadelphia Detroit Cleveland Washington Boston St. Louis W. L. Pet Los Dean Hutchinson Cincinnati Nga Pittsburgh Brooklyn W. Il. Pet Dnian Ace Moore Hubbell Lanning Presswell Bowman Salvo Weabinston Chavel

Juveniles Rarin At Saratoga Opens New Season

Saratoga Springs opens its month of sport with 96 horses entered including 43 two year olds in 11 of 31 stake events. High Breeze of Millsdale is the early favorite in the Flash with The Fiend Port and Iron Mike challenging as American Legion handicap features three year olds. Notable entrants include Rosetown Armor Bearer and Armor Bearer.

Saratoga Springs N. Y Saratoga Spa Adirondacks America Millsdale Stables High Breeze Chicago Nelson Aisel W. E. Boeing Port Iron Mike George D. Widener Rosetown Dr. Whinny Greentree Stable Armor Bearer T. M. Dorsett Joe W. Brown

Europe events reshape high school history texts

Fort Collins reports the school board defers action as newspapers replace texts in fall history classes due to Ukraine era events not being available, shaping how significant world history is taught.

Fort Collins Colo Europe Ce Ne Ee Calles Raig P Minear

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