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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1939

Page

5

Sports Round Up Reflects Big Year Across Baseball and Football

A scattered sports roundup notes Alabama’s strong prospects and upcoming events. Mentions Nap LaJoie in Ohio, predictions for the national open with several stars named, and Tennessee eyeing a next year Orange Bowl date. Highlights include Dodgers attendance, Maxie Rosenbloom tour plans, Joe McCarthy at the stadium, and various ball headlines.

York Arade Alabama Nap LaJoie Ted Mentor Ohio Nelson Picard Cooper Snead Metz Hogan Tennessee Dodgers Maxie Rosenbloom Joe McCarthy Gham Ala Darse Robertson Henrichs Tain U. of Wisconsin Giants

Boxing Results From Last Night Across Cities

In Washington Joey Archi defeated Joey Silva in a 124 1 2 to 127 1 4 bout. Harris Blake retained in New York. Fritzie Zivic outpointed Kenny La in Pittsburgh. Orville Drouil knocked out Harper in Windsor. Pancho Vil stopped Jimmy Lacoy in Mexico City. Buddy Knox stopped Leroy Haynes in San Antonio. Billy White beat Billy Beau in Newark. Pete Galiano drew with Frankie Terranova in Baltimore. Castilloux defeated Joey in Montreal to win Canadian light title.

Associated Press Ashington D. C Joey Archi Providence Joey Silva Elphia Alo N. Y Harris Blake Champion New York Ttsburgh Fritzie Zivic Kenny la Houston Tex Indsor San Antonio Pancho Vil Mexico Jimmy Lacoy Chicago Buddy Knox Leroy Haynes Sphia Ewark N. J Billy White Timore Billy Beauad Jersey City Pete Galiano Balti Frankie Terranova Newdrew Dave Castilloux Montreal Joey To Toronto

Which Gives Quick and Wonderful Discovery Positive Action

An advertisement claims a discovery by a famous specialist will improve digestion and liver bile flow, ease stomach issues, and ease constipation. It touts quick positive effects and directs readers to buy at druggists and Jug Store in Winchester Virginia.

Jug Store Winchester

Spotlight on local sports and community notes

Spotlight on local sports reports John S. Goldsmith of Berryville won six straight days at Charles Town with small bets, Willard Spaid walked all four times and scored in a Virginia Woolen game. Clarke county lassies miss girl events at a water carnival Castleman’s Ferry may host canoe-tipping and boat races. George Marshall predicts a west coast football league with Clark Gable and Robert Taylor financing. Semi-Pro baseball tournament set for Shrader Field in Lynchburg inviting all clubs. L H Shrader invites entries.

John S. Goldsmith Berryville Charles Town Willard Spaid The Elks Virginia Woolen Laurence Castleman Clarke County Castleman's Ferry George Marshall Washington Redskins Clark Gable Robert Taylor Los Angeles Marshall Shrader Lynchburg Wichita Kansas L. H. Shrader People Bank Bldg

Local Golfers Suffer 27-3 Defeat at Quequon Club

Martinsburg, W Va. suffers heavy loss as 20 man team faces Winchester in upcoming Bi-State events. Ralph Grimm led locals with 80, while George Hopkins shot 74, Ira Eyler 75. Next matches include Winchester at Martinsburg and Bi-State meet with Alexandria Purcellville Martinsburg.

Quequon Martinsburg W. Va Martnsburg Ralph Grimm George Hopkins West Virginia Ira Eyler Winchester Alexandria Purcellville Rerrae Paul Bennett Eyler Campbell Kerlin Dr. T. A. Titus Tip Albright Page Yates Harry Hamman Earl Weller Kline Buncutter

Dr Law Leads City Traffic Police Voice Lab

Omaha police radio operator Robert J Kaiser, with three years on the force, earned a doctor of laws degree from Creighton University. He cautions erring motorists to let him do the talking as he oversees traffic patrol duties in the city.

Omaha Neb Robert J. Kaiser Kaiser Creighton University

Bridges Shrugs Off Yankees in Shutout Masterpiece

Detroit pitcher Tommy Bridges fired a four hit 3 0 game against the Yankees the first time they were shut out since 1938 This strong showing boosts his status as the sport's focal point while Cincinnati Reds hammer the Giants 8 2 and other daily results roll in including White Sox 12 Athletics 1 and Phillies 8 Cubs 7.

Detroit Tommy Bridges Yankees Browns Messrs. Greenberg Higgins Fox Rogell Cincinnati Reds Bucky Walters New York Giants Polo Grounds White Sox Jack Knott Athletics Gee Walker Ollie Bejma Jack Reds Brooklyn Vito Tamulis Flatbrushers Pirates Pittsburgh Sewell St. Louis Cardinals Max West Eddie Miller West Boston Bees Larry French Charlie Root Gene Lillard Chicago Cubs Phillies Philadelphia French Dizzy Dean

Standings From Yesterday with Scores

Yesterday's results show Cleveland beat Boston 7 to 5 and Chicago defeated Philadelphia 12 to 1. Detroit triumphed over New York 3 to 0 with only scheduled games listed.

Cleveland Boston Chicago Philadelphia Detroit New York

Baseball Game Pairings From Park Standings

Pitchers Philadelphia at Chicago Cas ee and Dietrich face off in St Louis Leo wie. New York travels to Detroit Hilde brand as Rowe pitches. Boston meets Cleveland Auker with Drake opposing.

New York Boston Chicago Eeneeee Cleveland Anew Detroit Becca Ee St Ewnee Philadelphia Seees Ae Washington Ee Ee St. Louis Casee Dietrich Leowie Harris Hildebrand Rowe Auker Drake

Baseball scores roll in from early games

Brooklyn defeats Pittsburgh 6 to 2 Philadelphia beats Chicago 8 to 7 Cincinnati tops New York 8 to 2 Boston defeats St. Louis 10 to 4.

Baseball Matchups and Pitcher Listings Provided

Chicago at Philadelphia Page and Johnson duel as St Louis meets Boston Davis and Shoffner. Pittsburgh eyes Brooklyn Bow man with Mungo while Cincinnati faces New York Van dermeer and Salvo.

Chicago Philadelphia Page Johnson St. Louis Boston Davis Shoffner Pittsburgh Brooklyn Bowman Mungo Cincinnati New York Vandermeer Salvo

War Admiral Ends Racing Career Early at Berlin

War Admiral, famed son of Man O War, has run his last race. Samuel D. Riddle, owner of the Derby Preakness and Belmont winner at three, announced the horse will be retired to stud within a few days at Berlin Maryland.

Berlin War Admiral Samuel D. Riddle

Indian Counselor to Lead Camp Shawanagi at Capon Bridge

Leslie Wing of Assiniboine heritage from a Montana reservation will coach Indian crafts games and legends at Camp Shawanagi opening July 1 near Capon. Richard McDonald of Clifton Forge and St Marys College adds swimming instruction experience to the Hook brothers led camp for boys on the Capon riverfront.

Capon Bridge West Virginia Paul G. Hook Shawanagi Coldstream Capon Leslie Wing Montana Hook Brothers Wing Hook Capon River W. Va Camp Richard McDonald St. Mary's College Clifton Forge Romney R. M. Hook Winchester

Baseball Oddities Editor’s Note and Retro Play Moments

An editor’s note previews a series on baseball oddities marking the game’s centennial. The feature promises daily glimpses of strange plays and unusual decisions, illustrated by Hal Adams.

America Hal Adams

Windy misplay in 1918 baseball rally ends with four runs blown away

In 1918 the Philadelphia Athletics faced the Chicago White Sox with bases loaded and two out. A pop fly down the first base line was contested by Dick Burriss and Cy Perkins as the wind carried the ball. Joe Dugan collided for the putout but the ball dropped, four Sox runners scored, and an umpire ruled the ball foul, erasing the four runs.

Philadelphia Athletics Chicago White Sox Sox Dick Burriss Cy Perkins White Sox Burris Perkins Joe Dugan Dugan A’s Bill Dineen

Moreland Boys Dominate Shenandoah Riverside Races

At Berryville Virginia on Sunday Bob Moreland led a slate of winners in the Shenandoah river boat and swimming events sponsored by Laurence Castleman. Moreland took the Boys freestyle 75 yd swim while he and Bev erley Fletcher edged Bill Carter and Lewis Moreland in the Boys canoe event. Lewis Moreland won the 300 yd pole boat race with Alfred Moreland placing second and Harry Dodge third.

Berryville Bob Moreland Shenandoah River Laurence Castleman Clarke County Athletic Beverley Fletcher Bill Carter Lewis Moreland Harry Dodge Kenneth Reed

Women win knot hole parity in semipro baseball

President Raymond Dumont of the National Semipro Congress says girls under 16 will have full knot hole privileges with boys at all state and district semipro baseball tournaments, advancing equal rights in Wichita Kansas.

Wichita Kas Raymond Dumont National

Reports On Sale of Seals For Tuberculosis Fight

Local committees acting as agents for the Virginia Tuberculosis Association prepare annual reports for the past year. Bonus funds are returned to county and city tuberculosis units based on these results, announced by J Vaughan Gary. Forms for the fiscal year ending June 30 are sent to affiliated groups this month.

Richmond Virginia Tuberculosis Association J. Vaughan Gary Virginia Association

Bigamous Blackbird Reported at Fairfield Sanctuary

Connecticut Audubon Society received word from Frank J. Novak, sanctuary warden, that a male blackbird has maintained nests with two mates for several years, a mating arrangement described as unique in the avian world.

Fairfield Conn Connecticut Audubon Society Frank J. Novak Novak

Calotabs Promise Calomel-Torpid Liver Relief

Old time calomel was the doctor's remedy for biliousness but caused sickness and salts. Calotabs offer the same cleansing effect with fewer drawbacks. One or two Calotabs at bedtime with water or milk expels bile and leaves a refreshed, clear head and better appetite next day. Genuine Calotabs sold in board package, 25 cents, at dealers.

Clarke Nine Triumphs Over Petworth A C in Berryville

Clarke Athletics led by Lefty Michael defeated Petworth A C 15 to 5 in Berryville Virginia on Sunday. Clarke County now owns six straight victories, with Michael holding the visitors to two safeties in seven innings and Lunsford finishing the game on the mound. Brown Homered for Petworth. Clarke will host Old Milwaukee from Washington next Sunday.

Berryville Clarke County Athletic Michael Petworth A. C Washington Lunsford Athletics Richard Tatelman Brown Petworth Milwaukee Perry Smith The Star D. C Hess Smith Clarke Athletics Watters Garver Mig Si Eos Ees OCR Si San Beers Ccun Sarroll Saccsse Bur CO Ccc Sc Sts Cine S Perris Petworth A Ehowetes Piper Isd Betty Citises

Daily results and upcoming games in Winchester softball loop

Junior Board defeats Joe's 10 to 1 while Va. Woolen beats Elks 5 to 4. Postponed games listed for Va. Woolen vs Joe's at S. V. A and Dr. Pepper vs Elks at Sunny side. League B opens with Junior Board meeting Miller and Anderson at diamond 3 and O Sullivan versus Post Office at diamond 2.

Winchester Junior Board Joe's Woolen Elks Dr. Pepper Sunnyside Miller and Anderson Diamond Number O'Sullivan Post Office United Food

Five Vacancies For Frederick County C M T C

Col. F G Kelland of the Third Corps Area in Baltimore reports five vacancies remain in Frederick county's quota of 14 enlistments for the Citizens Military Training Corps this year. Nine enlistments have been made so far. Captain Eddie Goss leads local recruitment and interested persons should contact him at once as time grows short.

F. G. Kelland Third Corps Baltimore The Star Frederick County Citizens Military Training Corps Eddie Goss

Purnell Duo Land 42 Pound Roe Bass Off Ocean City

Ocean City Md June 6 Col Harry Purnell and son Harry Jr reel in a 42 pound roe bass. The elder fielded a strike when a rod and tackle vanished in the surf. Four hours later the son snagged the father gear and the bass attached to the lure was recovered.

Ocean City Harry Purnell Harry, Jr

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Sports Eddie Brietz Henry Armstrong Jarl Dickson Paris Larry MacPhail Lou McKenna General Ager St. Paul Is B Ray Los Angeles Times Es Ferrell Jy Stratton Ia Russo Schacht Cooperstown Cy Sherman Lincoln Neb Myatt Boots Poffenberg Eddie Borden Missler Ofscorer Oscar Vitt Ben Chapman Newark N. Loudoun St Grimm Roy Hollis Marshall Homer Slaven and Crown George Geisler Paul Hammann Harris and McCormick Harry Reaves Dyre Eubanks Oakes and Bridgeforth James Sellers G. D. Heredith Hawthorne Beverly William Robinson William Gutekunst Sjostrom Parker John Law Pittsburgh Pirates Cincinnati Warenane St. Louis Ee Es Neenene Pittsburgh See Eeeneee New York Weene Goodri Rich Safety Silvertown Goodrich Braddock & Boscawen Camp Shawanogi With Moreland Equal Rights Sinclair John C. Woolfolk Clarke Frederick Mr. Schutte Florence Florence Table Top Winchester Furniture CO South Main St Shawanogi
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