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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 29, 1946

Page

3

Front Royal Defeats Park in a 3-2 Pitchers’ Battle

More than a thousand baseball fans watched Front Royal top Winchester Park 3-2 in a tense game decided in the ninth inning. Russell and Fogel locked down the mound as Viscose’s eight hits faced Park’s defense with three imports, including Parrisse and Silber, making key appearances for Park.

Front Royal Winchester Park Russell Viscose Fogel Philadelphia Athletics Winchester Gregory

Martinsburg Beats Virginia Woolen 5 4 In Softball Scrimmage

The Berkeley Woolen softball team of Martinsburg defeated Virginia Woolen here Saturday afternoon 5 to 4. Both teams scored mainly in one inning with Virginia Woolen rallying for four in the third and Martinsburg replying with five in the sixth. Larrick left early due to a sore arm and was relieved by Clevenger.

Berkeley Martinsburg Virginia Woolen Trenary Lillis Clevenger F. Willey Sullivan M. Noll Winchester

Berryville Man Robert Burner Buried After Fatal Crash

Funeral services for 27 year old Robert Burner were held at 2 p m at John H Enders Funeral Home Berryville with Rev R K McDonald of Berryville Presbyterian Church officiating. Interment followed at Green Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers named Oscar Ramsburg Richard Smith Jr Simon Newlin Linwood Newlin George Chapman Will Franklin.

John H. Ender Berryville Robert Burner R. K. McDonald Berryville Presbyterian Church Green Hill Cemetery Oscar Ramsburg Richard Smith, Jr Simon Newlin Linwood Newlin George Chapman Will Franklin

Longest World Borders List Between Nations

The passage notes the China Manchuria U S S R boundary at 5965 miles, the Canada United States boundary at 4001 miles, and the Argentina Chile boundary at 3265 miles, highlighting the globe's great frontiers.

China Manchuria U.S.S.R Canada United States Argentina Chile

Midwestern Scouting Praises Talent Amid Baseball Talk and Mexico Campaigns

Midwest scouts note Michigan and Notre Dame talent while Illinois teams boast grid strength. Betting declines at New York tracks are blamed on bettors shifting to bookmakers to dodge the 16 percent take. Ted Williams faces taunts over a .080 average against the Yankees, while Red Sox Fireman hits .390 against them. Mexican campaign support from the Pasquel brothers backs Miguel Aleman's presidential bid with a quarter million.

New York Michigan Notre Dame Illinois Ted Williams Yankees Red Sox Mexico Pasque Miguel Aleman

Horserace deals and winter notes from the track

A bookmaker notes As sault and Lord B. finished last in the classic while Mrs. Gauld’s New Orleans stable earned 22610 in 1945. The Dude won 178850. plater bought for 4000 earned 178850 and Triplicate at 6000 took 79900 in the Hollywood Gold Cup. Rizzuto nears Yankee job. Crosetti at 340. Rumors hover over Tony Zale’s pneumonia after a postponed title bout.

Lord B Fred Astaire Phil Rizzuto Frankie Crosetti Tony Zale Rocky Graziano Tony

Big Spring High Sends Five Pro Stars to Big League

Five players from Big Spring High School in Texas produced NFL and MLB talent for the next season. Bob Flowers heads to Green Bay, Sam Flowers and Cliff Patton go to the Brooklyn Dodgers, Harry Burrows joins the New York Yankees, and Ollie Cordill lands with Miami. Tommy Hart asks if another high school of 18 000 could match this factory output.

Big Spring Texas Bob Flowers Green Bay Packers Sam Flowers Cliff Patton Brooklyn Dodgers Harry Burrows New York Yankees Ollie Cordill Miami Fla Tommy Hart Big Spring Herald

Bronco basketball poised for big season in Midwest play

Western Michigan's Broncos are tipped as a hot team for next winter in the tall corn region as several opponents loom on their schedule. Ben Jones aims to rebound from hard luck while the squad eyes improvement through the Washington Park meet and early season tests with strong competition.

Western Michigan Broncos Tall Corn Army Ben Jones Washington Park Nat Fleischer Sam Taub Gus Lesnevich Arturo Godoy Chalky Wright Dewey Fragetta Rome N. Y

Market Quotations From Baltimore and Chicago Livestock Markets

Baltimore produce prices show apples and pears with various grades and sizes, chickens and fowl rates, and wholesale butter quantities with steady eyes. Chicago hogs and cattle activity is strong with higher prices, top hogs at 22.10, cattle near 25 with primes up to 27, sheep steady to higher, and lightweights quoted around 9.00 for slaughter weights.

Baltimore MD. Pa U. S. Ls Duchess Williams Reds Wealthys Gravensteins U. S Chicago Livestock Chicago

Corn Futures Jump After Rain Forecast Misses

Chicago grain prices move due to failed rainfall predictions. Corn futures hit the full five cent daily limit amid short covering. Oats stay firm with active trading and varied opening prices for different contract months.

Chicago Midwest

American Writer Gertrude Stein Dies in Paris at 72

Gertrude Stein, the American author known for her distinctive style, has died at 72 after an operation. Her body lies in Paris at the American Procathedral Church as funeral arrangements are discussed. Stein had been in Neuilly after a recent hospital stay and the illness remains undisclosed. Her secretary said no service details were decided yet.

Paris Gertrude Stein

Quiet Recovery in Stocks Led by Steels on July Market

New York July 29 Selected stocks, led by steels, continued a quiet recovery move as market leaders stayed cautious. Buyers attributed a technical rebound after three down weeks and optimism about OA Decontrol Board action to end ceilings on key consumer lines. Dividends aided sentiment while skeptics trimmed portfolios and trading remained slow. notable gainers included U S Steel Bethlehem Youngstown Sheet Republic Steel Goodyear Douglas Aircraft Kennecott Du Pont Phelps Dodge and Public Service of New Jersey.

New York Steels U. S. Steel Bethlehem Youngstown Sheet Republic Steel Goodyear Douglas Aircraft Kennecott, du Pont Phelps Dodge Public Service of N. J. Bonds

Local Markets Note on Daily Market Corrections

Local markets page states the Star provides daily market listings but disclaims responsibility for typographical errors that may occur. It emphasizes accuracy while noting potential transcription mistakes.

The Star

Local Wholesale Market Flour and Feed Prices Detailed

A listing of Patent Brand and local wholesale prices for flour, corn meals, feeds, grains, and live stock items. Includes bag sizes, per hundredweight rates, and costs for eggs and various livestock categories. Prices specify chicken starter, turkey starter, egg mash, middlings, and grain blends.

Tenaclees Cocce Abel Abye Salsieaten Ieee Osee Selo Awae Aoe

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Park Pope Parrisse Wines Smith Fogle Vines Luby Bergery Fawcett Burch Silber Patton A. Ryland Conner Earl Mack Philadelphia A’s Covington Norfolk Navy Yard Camp Lee Lydia E. Pinkeam Iscrscxs Barr’s Orchard & Farm Supply Fred Neher Echo Lake N. H Barbara Walker International Soundphoto D. A. Lovette National Safety Council Hugh Fullerton, JR Sid Feder Huarachas Botsaka Winchester Stock Market L. McG Our Claims Department Permene R. T. Bryarly Sally Howe Jones Nora E. Newcome J. R. Alexander, Jr N. Loudoun St North America Assurance Society of Virginia, Inc Main ST Richmond Worth America Assurance Society of Virginia, Incorporated W. Main St Shenandoah Valley National Bank Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Winchester’s Shopping Center ESSO Tee Sigs
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