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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1949

Page

9

Legion Post to Pitch Pence Tomorrow and Three Games

The Northern Virginia league slate features Davy Pence returning from an ankle sprain to start for the American Legion post against Warren County Wildcats while Middletown hosts White Sox and Clarke County visits Strasburg. Middletown and Front Royal share second place behind Clarke County 3-0, with Winchester pursuing its first win at Middletown. Pence teams with righty Lester Shickle as the Legion pitching duo, manager Keller aiming for strong at bats to support the arms.

Winchester Middletown White Sox Loudoun St Davy Pence Legion Club Portsider Lester Shickle Ma Johnson Staunton Presidents Virginia Detroit Clowns Legionnaiires LaGrange Yankee Pence Staunton Detroit Harrisonburg Keller Hap Spurs H. Patton T. Keller E. Burch Lee Fawcett Leon Pope

Bell Softballers Top 6 Sullivan in league showdown

Bell Clothes defeated O'Sullivan 14 to 2 under lights to stay atop the league standings. Whitlock pitched a strong game allowing two runs in the second on Slonaker’s homer and Lewis’s double, as Bell scored in the third, fourth and seventh innings. O’Sullivan managed two runs on three walks and two singles, with Purtlebaugh and Snyder among the hitters for O’Sullivan. Umpire-in-chief Gaunt presided.

Bell Clothes O'Sullivan Whitlock Bellace Slonaker Jack Lewis Slonaker OX Abrh Emmart Patton Ler Snyder c Llaere Spurling Seleel Bailey Leela Tomblin Bell Gaunt

VFW Edges Jewel Box 13-8 in City Softball Showdown

In a city softball game last night VFW defeated Jewel Box 13 to 8. Rickard hit a bases loaded homer in the fifth for Jewel Box.

Jewel Box VFW Rickard

Crossword puzzle clues list and grid entries

Daily crossword with across and down clues covering vocabulary from Not working to Recline. Includes entries such as Not working Greatest number Close as a hawks eyes Smell Test for gold Deserve Seek a grant in court Quiet Relate Kathode abbr Browns as bread Erbium sym Stud Head coverings Gold Heraldry Put away for safe keeping Public notice Title Kind of dog American author River Chin Town in Belgium Acord Ascend Habitual drunkards Sally forth Tracts of waste land Marshy meadow City on Isle of Ely An instant River Latvia Lean-to Brag Trying ex periences Fatty Topics Over poet Radium Organs of smell Obtain Group of three Slight color Skill Recline.

Isle of Ely Latvia

Freelance Rookie Calvert Shifts Senators toward surge

Paul Calvert, a self-made minor league release buyer, anchors the Washington Senators as they race Yankees, with six wins leading the staff. He started in New York and beat multiple teams, including Boston, Philadelphia, Chicago, St. Louis, and Detroit, while Eddie Yost hits home runs in three straight days. Cleveland dominates Boston, Detroit sweeps Philadelphia, and Dodgers Giants rally as the pennant race tightens.

Associated Press Paul Calvert Washington Senators New York Yankees Washington Boston Red Sox Cleveland Indians Calvert St. Louis Browns Papa Joe Cambria Clark Griffith Toronto Cleveland Baltimore Wilkes- Barre Way Points Senators New York Boston Philadelphia Chicago St. Louis Detroit Red Sox Brownies Eddie Yost Yanks Chicago White Sox Luke Appling Cash Early Wynn Philadelhia A Hal Newhouser Sam Chapman Eddie Joost Bob Swift Tiger Brooklyn Boston Braves Dodgers Giants Bob Chapman Cal McLish Chicago Cubs Dutch Leonard Sid Gordon Bob Thomson Jack Lohrke Phillies Cincinnati Reds Lloyd Merriman Danny Litwhiler Phils Andy Seminick

Gore's Two-sacker Ties Up Congress Game for Demmies

The annual congressional baseball game ended 16-10 in favor of the Democrats. Rep. Albert Gore of Tennessee delivered the best hit, a sharp grounder down the third base line driving in two runs to break a 10-10 tie and give the Democrats a lead they held to the end.

Gore Congress Demmies Washington Albert Gore D-Tenn

Rosenberger Tops Plumly to Take Second in League

Rosenberger defeated Plumly 4-2 to move into second place as Plumly drops to third. Levi led off with a hit and scored, with Keller and Grim driving in runs. Teddy Keller added a tally on a wild throw, while Plumly's Duvall scored on Jackson's triple. Box score included.

Rosenberger Plumly Levi Teddy Keller Grim Keller Duvall Jackson

Basket Lunch At Redland Methodist Whitacre

Congregation members at Redland Methodist Church Whitacre will host a basket lunch tomorrow as part of the annual Memorial service with attendees invited to bring contributions.

Redland

Albin Boys Club Prepares Last Home Tilt Before Field Work

Albin boys club baseball meets Armel tomorrow at Albin. Last Sunday the host beat Round Hill 6 1. June 12 the club faces Brucetown at Stonewall High School. Manager Michael Abe calls tomorrow’s game the final home tilt until field improvements remove safety concerns.

Albin Boys Armel Albin Round Hill Brucetown Stonewall High School Michael Abe

Swimmers Pack Willow Lawn On Warm Day Of The Season

Willow Lawn swimming pool enjoyed its best day of the season with about 300 swimmers, including around 75 seniors invited by management. Owner Jimmy Sprint praised the sunny weather and expected another high for the year as about 150 had swum by 1 p.m. today.

Willow Lawn Swimming Pool Jimmy Sprint

Drive Carefully and Return Safely Every Time You Drive

A cautionary reminder urging careful driving and safe return after trips. Emphasizes vigilance on roadways and personal responsibility to prevent accidents.

Major League Standings And Yesterday's Stars Recap

Giants routed Chicago 15 to 5 behind Sid Gordon's homer double and single driving in four. Calvert and Sena tors held St. Louis to 3 while Washington moved to second place. Tonight's NL games include St Louis at Boston. Tomorrow's NL slate has eight matchups plus AL games.

Sid Gordon Giants Chicago Paul Calvert Senators Washington St. Louis Browns St. Louis Pollet Boston Sain Pittsburgh Brooklyn Cincinnati New York Philadelphia Detroit Cleveland

Community to Clean Cemetery and Church Grounds

The Christian church will meet at 1 p m Tuesday to clean the cemetery and church grounds.

Zer Christian Church

Jewelry Store Ad Highlights Watches and Diamonds

An advertisement promotes a jewelry retailer offering a full line of watches including Elgin Hamilton Longines Gruen Bulova Benrus Croton and more. Diamonds and wedding rings are a specialty with gifts specially wrapped and prices described as reasonable.

Elgin Hamilton Longine Gruen Bulova Benrus Croton

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Legion Post Svandings Rne County Front Royal Strasburg Bell Softballers Sullivan Heatwolk Motor CO N. Braddock St Hill’s N. Loudoun B. F. Good S. Loudon Silvertown Chapman Motor Co W. Boscawen St Daily Crossword Belgium Acord Ers Rae Smith Keller B. Hart Grim Pingley G. Hart Messall Tillotson Eeely Plumly— Baker Wolverton LaVecchia Don Haymaker Boxwell Duvall Jackson Willow Lawn Ashington Ton Kago S. Louis Ebene Edgewood Seafood Restaurant Royal Road America Winchester Front Royal Bell Cothes Front Royal Chevrolet Choos Soay Hodgson Brown Dial
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