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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1936

Page

2

Tigers Strike Illness Sinks Cochrane and Hopes

Detroit star Mickey Cochrane suffers a nerve ailment and leaves the lineup after a bases loaded homer in an 18-9 win over the Athletics. Hank Greenberg remains sidelined with a fractured wrist and Al Simmons hurt, while Rowe is back but Gloom grips the Tigers’ pennant chase.

Associated Press Tiger Hank Greenberg Schoolboy Rowe al Simmons Mickey Cochrane Tigers Athletics Washington Senators St. Louis Browns Chicago Cubs Mel Ott Cy Blanton Pirates Boston Bees Reds Phillies Cochrane Mickey Detroit Washington Rowe Greenberg Simmons Ernie Lombardi Johnny Whitehead White Sox Yankees Julius Solters Browns Paul Waner Hal Lee Bees Pittsburgh Frenchy Bordagrary Dodgers Cardinals Lon Warneke Cubs

Scores and schedule from yesterday and today

Yesterday results include St Louis 6 Washington 2 and Chicago 16 New York 3 among others. Today’s games feature Detroit at Washington Cleveland at New York Chicago at Boston St Louis at Philadelphia.

St. Louis Washington Boston Cleveland Chicago New York Detroit Philadelphia Pittsburgh Boston Cincinnati Eadiphia Brooklyn Cincinnati Boston Sane

Children's Day at United Brethren Church June 14

The annual Children’s Day services will be held at United Brethren Church on Sunday June 14 at 7 30 p m. Miss Margaret Anderson and Mrs Elsie Ritter and Mrs Iva Mae Bowles lead the training committee. An operetta Adventures of Children in Flower Land features 50 to 60 children with Dorothy Anderson as Mother Nature. A rainbow drill and colored lighting will enhance the program plus a solo by Master Smithey Dorsey, a boys sextette, and other musical selections. Public invited.

United Brethren Church Margaret Anderson Elsie‘ Ritter Iva Mae Bowles Flower Land Dorothy Anderson Mother Nature Smithey Dorsey

V F W Invites Veterans to Memorial Day Events

A. Lee Cobbe, commander of Winchester Post 2123 V F W, invites all veterans to join Memorial exercises tomorrow. Veterans meet at the George Washington Hotel at 10 30 and may participate in the Memorial Day parade. Unaffiliated ex servicemen are welcomed by the local post.

A. Lee Cobbe Winchester Post Veterans of Foreign Wars George Washington Hotel V. F. W. Post Coble

Brownies Break Senators Jinx in 6 2 Win

The St. Louis Browns snapped a six game losing streak against the Washington Senators with a 6 to 2 victory. Firpo Marberry started for Washington and left after surrendering six hits and a walk with the score 3 to 2 in the seventh. Solters belted a home run and, with Bell and Carey adding extra base hits, the Browns built the lead to win.

Washington St. Louis Browns Senators Big Firpo Marberry New York Giants Marberry Solters Bell Carey Bluege Millies Bottomley West Lary Clift Kress Pirates Pittsburgh Cy Blanton Boston Bees

Cincinnati Wins 5 3 to Sweep Two-Game Series

Cincinnati secured a 5 to 3 victory to complete a sweep of the two-game series. The win came with three runs in a single inning aided by two walks a hit batsman and a double and final score favored Cincinnati.

Cincinnati

Memorial Service at Macedonia Methodist Episcopal Church

The annual memorial service will be held Sunday at 3 PM at Macedonia Methodist Episcopal South. Rev J D Russell will preach, with Rev W B Obaugh of Winchester delivering the sermon. The service attracts 1000 to 1200 attendees from Washington, Baltimore, nearby counties and beyond, with special music planned.

Macedonia Methodist Episcopal South J. D. Russell W. B. Obaugh Winchester Washington Baltimore

Drought Relief Sought by Virginia Farmers

Virginia farmers seek federal aid as extension director Hutcheson and Representative Burch join with colleagues from the Southeast to press for a conference with Agriculture Secretary Wallace. Reports from Virginia county agents warn of the worst drought since 1930 with six weeks of ground dry and one third of normal crops unplanted.

Washington Gune John R. Hutcheson Thomas G. Burch Martinsville Virginia North Carolina South Carolina Georgia Florida Alabama Wallace Hutcheson Blacksburg

Elks And Lions Dominate Softball Action To Lead League

The Elks beat Snapp's South Enders 15-3 and Lions defeated Men's Athletic Club 12-6 to share first place in the Softball League. Hobert pitched for the Lions with Clevenger catching, while Snapp and Stine pitched for the losers. Lions piled 18 hits to 6 for their foes as Dr. James's club and the Elks continue atop the standings.

Elks Dr. James’ Club Snapp South Enders Stine Lions Hobert Clevenger A. C. Battery Simpson Dolphin A. C Laos

Drought Areas Look to Soil Conservation Cuts in Crops

Hutcheson says pastures already parched and hay, potatoes, and truck crops would yield half. Proposes relaxing soil program rules. conference with Secretary Wallace planned. Burch notes meeting but defers recommendations until after talks. Also notes church events and Vacation Bible School plans at several local congregations.

Hutcheson Wallace Burch

Gravel Springs Lutheran Pastorate Service Schedule

Rev. C. E. Seastrunk leads Gravel Springs church with Bethel and Albin Sunday School at 10 a.m. M. 8. Glaize serves as superintendent. Divine Service follows at 11 a.m.

Gravel Springs Lutheran Pastorate C. E. Seastrunk Bethel, Albin Glaize

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