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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1936

Page

9

Park Wins and Loses Defeats Millwood A C In 9 4 Victory

The Winchester Park split a weekend pair, beating Millwood Athletic Club 9 to 4 then losing to Millville 7 to 3. Swanson led Park with 3 hits, Duff won on the mound in the opener while Duvall started and later relieved. Millwood’s Keller and Hess added two hits each, with Ed Burch and McQuillen delivering key extra-base hits.

Winchester Park Millwood Athletic Club W. Va Clarke County Park Doval Duff Duvall Swanson Winchester Keller Hess Hummar Millwood Robert Patton Morris Patton Millville Shore Eaton Ed Burch McQuillen Estep Carroll B. Patton Garver Crisman Smith Carrigan Duval Dovel Hook and Lewis Burch Walters Shoemaker C. McQuillen Gene McQuillen Forsythe

SV. ALWINS 10 BASEBALL GAMES

Finis notes Shenandoah Valley Academy completed a 10 5 record in a season facing top prep teams. SV A beat Randolph Macon Fishburne Massanutten Woodberry Forest Luray Middletown Episcopal L. Lee and Washington and Lee high across 18 games with 12 innings and multiple comebacks. Opponents included RM A Fishburne and W L High.

Finis Shenandoah Valley Academy Hilltoppers Payns al Randolph Macon Fishburne Military Academy Washington and Lee High School Luray Middletown High R.M. A Fishburne Massanutten Woodberry Forest Luray High Iuns

Meyer To Get $20,000 Check

INDIANAPOLIS June 1. Louis Meyer of Huntington Park Calif will again step to the front tonight to receive the 20000 first prize for winning the 500 mile Memorial Day automobile race at the Indianapolis motor speedway. Prizes for the first ten finishers and consolation awards for all starters will be presented at the annual speedway dinner tonight.

Indianapolis Louis Meyer Huntington Park Calif Indianapolis Motor Speedway Cal

Women golfers vie for 32 spots in Southern Association tourney

Oklahoma City hosts an 18 hole qualifier with one hundred women, led by top southern players, competing for 32 places in the championship flight of the women's Southern Association tournament.

Oklahoma City

Noted Hunter Fatally Injured in Virginia Steeplechase

Warrenton Va June 1 Oliver C twice winner of the Virginia national steeplechase in the gold cup races destroyed by an injury from a fall Noel Laing gentleman rider schooling the chestnut gelding owned by Mrs Marion Du Pont Somerville of Montpelier at Canterbury estate near Warrenton The horse fell at a jump Oliver C captured the 1935 Virginia grand national and headed the field to win again this year

Warrenton Oliver C Noel Laing Marion du Pont Somerville Montpelier Albert E. Pierce Canterbury Laing

Revolt in Managua as Nicaraguan army attacks palace

A Nicaraguan uprising broke out in Managua with an unsuccessful assault on the Presidential palace at Tiscapa Hill. Reports say several killed as rebels clashed with loyal troops while President Sacasa and candidate Arguello were inside. Armored action included machine guns.

Managua Juan B. Sacasa M. Arguello Tiscapa National Guard

Pilot skill credited with averting crash in Chicago

A Transcontinental and Western Air Lines plane, from New York to Chicago, made a forced landing after a freak gust and hit a house and a vacant lot. Pilot W L Smith of Cranford New Jersey and stewardess Grace Davidson of Pittsburgh aided 15 aboard. six remain hospitalized with injuries.

Chicago Transcontinental and Western Air Lines New York W. L. Smith Cranford N. J Grace Davidson Pittsburg Newark Chicago Municipal Airport George Houle Columbus Smith Joseph Marlotte

Cupid Forging Ahead in County Marriage Licenses

Frederick County records show 1936 marriage licenses outpacing 1935 in all months except February. January through May totals exceed last year, with May rising to 11. City Clerk reports 51 licenses by May 31, 1936 versus 50 at the same date in 1935.

Dan Cupid Frederick County C. C. Brannon Clark M. Smith Saffe

Rainbow trout planted in Nebraska lakes to boost fishing

The Nebraska Game, Forestation and Parks Commission released thousands of mature rainbow trout into lakes at Louisville and Fremont to improve fishing for Memorial Day visitors. The move aims to attract tourists and sustain lake fishing quality.

Lincoln Neb Nebraska State Game, Forestation and Parks Commission Louisville Fremont

Italy Prepares Massive Force Show For League Backing

Mussolini orders a test mobilization of more than one million troops to the northern frontier to demonstrate Italy's power in support of its Ethiopian annexation before the League of Nations resumes talks on June 16. Some reports say up to 1.2 million soldiers will mobilize, with reserves possibly involved.

Rome Italy Ethiopia League of Nations Mussolini League Council

Memorial Day Sunset Service Honors Rockingham WWI Dead

The Memorial Day observance at the American Legion Memorial in Harrisonburg honored Rockingham Countys 49 World War I dead. Dr James W Wright led prayer as wreaths and flowers graced the monument and a Virginia National Guard squad fired a volley with taps.

Harrisonburg American Legion Memorial South Main Street Rockingham James W. Wright First United Brethren Church Virgil Yan American Legion Company C Virginia National Guard al Morris Sons of the American Legion George Williams Herbert

Seek Inquiry In Death of Long

Louisiana legislature urged to investigate the fatal shooting of Senator Huey P. Long. A six member commission would be appointed by the House speaker and the lieutenant governor to probe the Sept. 8, 1935 wounding at the state house. Rep. Ben R. Simpson stressed independence from the Leche administration.

Baton Rouge Louisiana Huey P. Long Ben R. Simpson Caddo Parish Long State House Lorris M. Wimberly Earl K. Long Senate Simpson Richard W. Leche

Indians Rally Past White Sox as Warpath Continues

Cleveland Indians push to third place half a game behind Boston after a 7-5 win over Chicago. The five game streak showcased stronger pitching and clutch hitting with key contributions from M Harder and Joe Vosmik as the Indians chase the Yankees and Red Sox in a tightly bunched American League race.

Sid Feder Associated Press Cleveland New York Yankees Boston Red Sox Tribe Sox Chicago White Sox Indians Mungo Dodgers Giants Wally Berger Bees Phillies Rogers Hornsby Browns Tigers Joe Vosmik Chicago Stu Martin Cardinals Reds Pete Appleton Senators Athletics Ethan Allen Cubs Pirates

Yesterday's Results and Tonight's Baseball Streak

Yesterday Washington defeated Philadelphia 6 to 4 and New York beat Boston 5 to 4 in 12 innings. St Louis edged Detroit 11 to 10 while Cleveland topped Chicago 7 to 5. Today's schedule shows no games. Broskivh 4 defeated New York 3 6 Philadelphia 5 in 11 innings. Pittsburgh 7 over St Louis 8 Cincinnati 7 in 12 innings.

Washington Philadelphia New York Boston St. Louis Detroit Cleveland Chicago Broskivh Pittsburgh Cincinnati Stonings Pvt Ssseee Boston Aeee Weer St. Eterenenee Pet Eee Cincinnati A Brooklyn

Barbara Bell Fashion Patterns Offer Smart Shirtmaker and Dress

The Barbara Bell Pattern No.1898-B features a soft porous fabric shirtmaker with square shoulder yoke and notched collar, novelty buttons, and pleats. The pattern includes sizes 14 to 42 with busts 32 to 42 and requires four yards of fabric for size 16. The ad promotes the Barbara Bell Pattern Book with further designs for children, juniors, and mature figures.

Sports Alliance Barbara Bell

Insurance rate changes proposed for Virginia vehicles 1936

Aetna Casualty and Surety and other insurers seek rate changes by territory for private passenger cars and commercial autos. Increases range from 2.7 to 28 percent by city and region, with garage rates up 27 percent and property damage down 19 percent. A hearing is set for June 11, 1936, at the State Office Building Richmond to consider revisions.

Aetna Casualty and Surety Company Richmond Newport News Lynchburg Petersburg Roanoke Norfolk Jet Bureau of Insurance and Banking Virginia State Corporation Commission State Corporation Commision Aetna Casualty & Surety

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