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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1954

Page

9

National Guard routs RC in City League baseball

National Guard crushed Royal Crown 16 to 1 as Donald earned the win with a three hitter and 10 strikeouts. Novick led the other game with a 4-0 victory over Republic Oil, breaking a scoreless pitcher duel in the fifth on a Bailey RBI and two later hits.

Novick Republic Oil Charlie Tait Berryville National Guard Royal Crown Republic Bobby Jackson Chug White Bill Bailey Goforth Goose Hart Smith Brannon Brant Donald Jess Donald

Elks rout Moose 12 to 2 in Pony League game

Elks beat the Moose 12 2 in Pony League as 16 walks and 11 hits propelled the rout. Pitcher Oates held Moose to two hits with 11 strikeouts while L Anderson W Anderson and Michael shared Mooses mound duties. Donica Sampson Madagan and Shendow supplied Elks offense.

Elks Moose Filks Grove Lime Co Oates L. Anderson W. Anderson Michael Donica The Sampson Madagan Shendow Jones de Fletcher Benham Whitlock Plank P Sampson Shewhbridge R¢ Rush Ron Keeler Rich Keeler Tharp O'Hara

Pre-Season Experts Still Split on Major League Predictions

Major leagues move into mid campaign as experts’ picks place Brooklyn and the Yankees in contention with Cleveland and Milwaukee. current standings bracket the predicted order. Brooklyn regains first after 10-8 win over Cincinnati. Giants drop after 5-4 loss to Cubs.

Brooklyn New York Yankees Milwaukee Cleveland New York Giants Yankees Chicago White Sox White Sox New York Yanks Washington Cincinnati Chicago Pittsburgh Boston Detroit Philadelphia Baltimore St. Louis Giants Cubs Eddie Miksis Yankee Irv Noren Phil Rizzuto Larry Doby George Strickland Wally Westlake Art Houtteman Ray Boone

Ulrich shoots 60 to tie PGA record at Virginia Beach

Wally Ulrich of Maplewood New Jersey credits an eight foot putt as the mental life that set him on his way to one of the four greatest rounds in PGA history. The 30 year old posted a 60 in the second round of the $15000 Virginia Beach Open at Cavalier Yacht and Country Club over a par 69 course.

Virginia Beach Wally Ulrich Maplewood N. J Assa Ulrich PGA Cavalaier Yacht and Country Club

OBrien Sets New World Shot Record

Parry OBrien threw the 16 pound shot 60 feet 10 inches to set a new world record. In the featured mile Wes Santee of Kansas won in 4 00.7 over Josy Barthel of Luxembourg, finishing strong in the final 220 yards.

Los Angeles Parry O’brien Wes Santee Kansas Josy Barthel Luxembourg

United Brethren Triumphs In Slugfest At Senseny Park

United Brethren edged Braddock St. Methodist 16 to 15 in the lone Church League softball game. UB rallied from a 12 3 deficit in the first two innings and drew 16 hits with no strikeouts. Anderson and Miller had key extra base hits. Willard and C Shickles homered for UB and Braddock respectively.

Senseny Park United Brethren Braddock St. Methodist Braddock Anderson Miller Willard C. Shickles

Giardello Wins Bribe Case Bout Turned Victory

In New York Joey Giardello defeats Bobby Jones in a bout billed as the fix fight. Jones rejected a $15000 bribe offered by Clarence Henry and lost a split decision 5-4-1 from Referee Al Berle and judges Artie Aidala and Frank Forbes. Giardello eyes a title bout with Bobo Olson on October 22.

New York Joey Giardello Bobby Jones Clarence Henry Giardello Bobo Olson al Berle Artie Aidala Frank Forbes Joey

Speedway to host open class racing this Sunday

Winchester Airport Speedway announces an open invitation for stock sportsman and amateur drivers after dissolving the Interstate Stock Car Association. Two heats for stocks sportsmen and amateurs, plus 30 lap finals for sportsman and amateur. Notable entrants include Red Mathews Tommy Irvin Bill Nally Llewellyn Combs and Shorty Bowers with new drivers from nearby towns. Races start at 2 30 PM.

Winchester Airport Speedway Winchester Kermit Batt Interstate Stock Car Association Batt Red Mathews Tommy Irvin Bill Nally Llewellyn Combs Shorty Bowers Boonsboro Hagerstown Williamsport Frederick Maryland Virginia

Saturday Softball Exhibitions Planned

With the season just starting, Jim Huyett and Leon Pope arrange a July 31 double header in Winchester against Fox Chase Methodist of Philadelphia. Other requests come from Saveway Surplus Softball Washington DC Takoma A C Takoma Park MD and Staunton all star church Olivers. Contact the Evening Star and Recreation Department to arrange games.

Jim Huyett Leon Pope Fox Chase Methodist Nine Philadelphia Philadelphia Church League Winchester Huyett Pope Evening Star Saveway Surplus Softball Washington M C Takoma A. C Takoma Park All Star Church Staunton Olivers Richmond Cork Street Christian Pennsylvania Huyett and Pope Star Recreation Department

Shawnee Auxiliary Donates $200 At June Meeting

The Shawnee Volunteer Fire Company received $200 from its auxiliary at the June meeting held Thursday night at the Brakelok Plant. Funds will support the equipment program. The group also noted a $30 first prize at the Stephens City Parade on May 13 and planned a yard party for July 31 at Brakeblok Plant grounds.

Shawnee Volunteer Fire Company Brakelok Stephens City Brakeblok

Clarke Women Hear Mrs. Lewis On Famous People

Mrs Richard Lewis of Winchester spoke to Clarke County Junior Woman's Club on Famous People detailing her Europe trip two years ago. She praised Austria for cordiality, described Tito and the Greek royals, noted Yugoslavia troubles, and recounted a Vatican audience. A July 2 dance to benefit Virginians, with music by Virginians, was announced. No July meeting.

Richard Lewis Winchester Clarke County Yugoslavia Belgrade Vivian Ritenour James Wood J. C Digges, Jr Harry C Jones Eleanor Camper

Yesterday's Results From New York to Philadelphia

Report lists final scores: New York 3 over Chicago 2, Cleveland 6 over Boston 2, Washington 9 over Baltimore 8, Detroit 16 over Philadelphia 5. Placeholder entries reflect a compact scoreboard style from the era.

New York Chicago Cleveland Boston Washington Baltimore Detroit Philadelphia United Brethren Associated Press Pet GB Detroit Ee Larsen Stobbs

Round Hill Fire Company Eyes Building Site

Announcement that a piece of property is offered as a building site for the Round Hill Community Fire Company fire hall was made at a called meeting of the general membership held Thursday at the Round Hill Community building. Plans were made for another meeting of the entire membership to be held soon at UTE.

Round Hill

Dale Fowler Honored for 25 Years with Bell System

Dale Fowler plant wire chief in the Winchester area of the Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company of Virginia received a ruby service emblem at a luncheon in the George Washington Hotel. He began with the Southern Bell system in 1929 and has held roles culminating in 1941 as plant wire chief. He and his family live at 1731 Valley Avenue.

Dale Fowler Winchester Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company of Virginia George Washington Hotel Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company Fowler

League Leading Madison Nine Visits Winchester Tomorrow

Undefeated Madison nine with a 6-0 record meets third place Winchester in Massa nutten League action tomorrow at 3 p.m. at Rouss Park. Winchester and Front Royal share third place, meeting Madison again Wednesday at Culpeper. Patterson starts for Winchester with Willis as catcher. Shifflett starts for Madison with Utz behind the plate. Cubbage leads Madison infield hitting with a homer and a double in the previous win over Front Royal.

Madison Winchester Massanutten Rouss Park Front Royal Luray Culpeper Jack Patton Pete Willis Patton New Market Shifflett Utz Cubbage

Auction Sale and Yard Party Planned at James Wood School

The notice lists July 16 as the event date with on site inspection times for the lot. Committees include Albert Pingley entertainment Mrs Albert Pingley food Leo Baker lighting Harry Patterson seating Frank Jenkins finance Garland Cather sale and inventory Ellwood Patterson and Junior Pingley parking Julian Anderson advertising and publicity Garland Hepner organizations and Linden Pingley ice cream.

James Wood School Albert Pingley Leo Baker Harry Patterson Frank Jenkins Garland Cather Ellwood Patterson Junior Pingley Julian Anderson Garland Hepner Linden Pingley

Ex-Champs Who Failed to Regain the Heavyweight Crown

A historical note lists former heavyweight champions who attempted to reclaim the title. It cites Corbett in 1900 and 1903, Fitzsimmons in 1902, Jeffries defeats, and later attempts by Louis and Walcott, ending with Charles in 1952 and 1953. A table details each failed comeback with date, challenger, and outcome.

Charles II Jim Corbett Jim Jeffries Coney Island Bob Fitzsimmons Corbett Jeffries Kaye Ezzard Charles Rocky Marciano Yankee Stadium Joe Walcott R. Fitzsimmons Johnson Dempsey Tunney Schmeling Louis Charles Walcott Marciano

Berryville Student Receives Oberlin Music Degree

Charles Owen Moore son of Mr and Mrs B Owen Moore of Berryville will receive his bachelor of music degree Monday from Oberlin College Oberlin Ohio as one of 60 students to graduate from the Conservatory of Music.

Charles Owen Moore B. Owen Moore Berryville Oberlin College Oberlin, Ohio Mr. Moore The Conservatory of Music

When to kill weeds small and first appear

Weeds should be killed when they are very small and barely visible. If left to grow larger and take root, controlling them requires more effort and a sharp hoe.

Court Cases Hollie Martin Drunk in Public Charge

Hollie Martin of 690 North Main Street faces a drunk in public charge. The case cites a $14.25 fine and outlines penalties set by local court authorities.

Hollie Martin N. Main St

Meat processing ad for freezers and lockers

An advertisement from Pall Mall Street offers complete processing of meats and poultry for freezers or lockers. It lists chickens beef veal pork and lamb and provides a contact phone 3817 dated 6 10 31.

E. Pall Mall St

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