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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1940

Page

5

Sports Roundup: Baseball and Golf News From New York

New York reports deny dissension among players as Monty Stratton eyes an exhibition pitch in Wilmington. Dodgers pace on road with 15 wins in 18 games while Bobby Feller and other stars plan appearances. Babe Ruth’s 400 foot homer noted. golf and boxing topics include Jug McSpaden’s 13th start and Joe Medwick’s five straight hits.

New York Belnont Park Monty Stratton Jimmy Dykes Wilmington Del Monty Billy Conn Bob Pastor Dodgers Bobby Feller Babe Ruth Chicago Eddie Mead Saverio Turiello Frank Bachman Eddie Everett Rightmire Leo Durocher St. Louis Whitlow Wyatt Joe Medwick Brook Sam Breadon Oliver Prench Rochester Billy Southworth

Fights Last Night Results Report

Buddy Baer of Livermore California KO'd Valentin Compolo of Argentina in New York. Pat Comiskey of New Jersey outpointed Dudas of Edgewater Kansas City Tony Novak of Kansas City knocked out in preliminary bouts.

Associated Press New York Buddy Baer Livermore Calif Valentin Compolo Argentina Pat Comiskey Pat N. J Or Dudas Edgewater N. Kansas City Tony Novak Kansas City Kas

Winchester men reel in 210 hardheads on fishing trip

A group led by Messrs Adam Ritter and John Gore of Winchester Roy Carper of Sunnyside and Brick Snapp motored to Westland Saturday returning Sunday evening with 210 hardheads weighing from a half to two and a half pounds each.

Adam Ritter John Gore Winchester Roy Carper Sunnyside Brick Snapp Town Westland‘a

Spotlight On Local Sports Last Night At The Park

A large crowd packed the small grandstand at The Park to watch House of David defeat The Park Club under floodlights. Local figures like John Scully and Bob Patton drew praise as Berryville contingent Raymond Levi joined Clarke County All-Stars for the summer.

House OF David John Scully Rice Frank Harris Dick Duvall Bob Patton Pat Ryland Conner Hugh Crisman U. of R Boney Patton Raymond Levi Berryville

Gunn Stops Catalfamo In Seventh In Baltimore Ring

Baltimore reports last night Gunn defeated Joe Catalfamo by technical knockout in the seventh round. Catalfamo, 133 pounds, faced Gunn at 128 with Catalfamo favored to repeat prior win, but Gunn's attack broke through in the middle rounds.

Baltimore Gunn Joe Catalfamo Catalfamo Joe Gareat

Star Juniors Rally for Two Wins in Doubleheader

The Star Office Junior team extended its winning streak by taking both games from the Junior Icebergs. Scores were 4-3 and 11-10 with Star Icebergs players listed including M. 3b, W. Swanson, E. Shanholtz, and others.

Star Office Icebergs Star Icebergs W. Swanson E. Shanholtz C. A. Pentz Ebert H Patton L. Newlin B. Frye Tyane Erbeamssler P. P C. Sirbaugh N. Bayliss R Womeldorph J. Pentz Levi T Lake D. Tinsman M. Patten

House of David to Play Saturday Brewers on Sunday

The bearded House of David nine defeated Park Club 12 to 7 last night under tough lights. Russell Potts secured a Saturday game and warned it would be tougher under normal conditions. The Heurich Brewers from Washington provide Sunday opposition in the Industrial League clash.

Park Club Bearded House of David Diamond Park Boys Sis Aia Bearded Boys Russell Potts Heurich Brawers Washington House of David House of Davids House of David AB Rhe Gelbuda Hammon

Standings and today’s MLB pitching matchups

Major League Standings show Chicago 4 New York 3 and Philadelphia 7 Detroit 4 Cleveland 5 Washington 4. Today’s games list Cleveland at New York Feller against Breuer Detroit at Boston Newhouser versus Butland Chicago at Washington Knott against Leonard St Louis at Philadelphia Kennedy versus Potter. Yesterday Chicago beat Philadelphia 11 to 5 Pittsburgh topped Boston 7 to 6 Brooklyn defeated St Louis 9 to 5.

Chicago New York Philadelphia Detroit Cleveland Washington Feller Breuer Boston Newhouser Butland Knott Leonard St. Louis Kennedy Potter Pittsburgh Brooklyn Sooveee SR Ee Sen Eae Cincinnati Philadelphia St. Louis Dyeeeves Bes

Team Too Good Disbands Despite Historic Run

The Edmonton Grads, once among the world’s greatest women’s basketball teams, disband after 25 years and 18 straight Senior Woman’s World titles. Financial strain and lack of competition following their silver anniversary banquet led to the decision. Coach J. Percy Page, chosen by a coin flip, steered the team to fame starting in 1914.

Edmonton Alta Edmonton Grads Grads Canada J. Percy Page

Snead Leads Open Field After Near-Historic First Round

Sam Snead, the Shawnee on Delaware pro, shot a 67 in the 44th National Open at Canterbury, placing him two strokes ahead as second-round play opened. Notables like Horton Smith Ed Oliver and Sam Parks Jr trailed by two while defending champ Byron Nelson sat back with 36 36.

Cleveland Sam” Snead Snead Shawnee- On-Delaware Canterbury Sam Philadelphia Denny Shute Oakland Hills Horton Smith Chicago Ed Oliver Hornell N. Y Sam Parks, Jr Pitts~ Hy Ben Hogan Dublin Tex Byron Nelson Toledo

Baseball Highlights From Yesterday's Games

Stars Lefty Grove and Jimmie Foxx fueled a Red Sox win while Lou Boudreau and Ray Mack sparked an Indians comeback. Elliott and Gustine added triples for the Pirates, Rigney shut down the Yankees in Chicago, Camilli propelled the Dodgers, Nicholson and Cavarretta powered the Cubs, and Buck Ross homered for the Athletics. The Fed’s total reserves stood at 15.581 billion dollars.

Old-Timers Rally Delivers Red Sox Victory Over Browns

Jimmie Foxx and Lefty Grove powered a 3-1 win that keeps the Red Sox within a half game of the American League lead. Foxx hit a ninth inning homer with two on and two out for Boston. Cleveland beat Washington 5-4 in 11 innings as Lou Boudreau and Ray Mack sparked the comeback, while Sid Hudson earned the win. Dodgers beat Cardinals 9-5 to slip within one game of Cincinnati.

Bobby Jones Francis Culmet Golf Red Cross Dean Hill Georgia Tech Chicago Bob Kennedy White Sox Dan Daniel N. Y. World-Telegram St. Louis Browns Boston Red Jove Browns Chet Laabs Foxx Sh Grove Cleveland Indians Boston Tribe Lou Boudreau Ray Mack W Ton Senators Sid Hudson Cleveland Mack Boudreau Dome Brooklyn Dodgers Cincinnati Reds St. Louis Cardinals

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