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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1939
Page
5
Eddie Brietz surveys a patchwork of sports chatter from Cooperstown and beyond. Mentions Sam Snead, Babe Ruth, Joe Cobb, and McKechnie with light commentary on golf, pitching nerves, and a growing ballpark scene. Describes moving day for baseball capital and the unusual train stop.
Roll on to try the new Goodrich Seal-O-Matic 2 way Life Saver. Be amazed and pleased by this tube designed for comfort and safety.
A lighthearted golf line describes a ball lofted high, rolling into the cup on the ninth green for a rare ace and the golfer signaling to head home with a niblick call.
In Cooperstown the Junior Board of Traders softball team defeated the Virginia Woolen Mill five to zero, led by Doc Tidler with a fifth inning double and Hal Ford driving him in on a Texas leaguer. George Radford pitched two hitter for the winners. Marshall Stine allowed four hits. A large crowd witnessed the game, noted for the donkey baseball spectacle and a spate of minor incidents including Harold Patton injuring a hand and Johnny Weems hospital stay after a dog attack.
Philadelphia June 13. Craig Wood again fell short in a major playoff, losing by three strokes to Byron Nelson in the second 18 hole playoff for the national open at Spring Mill. Wood has now lost playoffs for the four greatest titles in reach of a pro, with Shute, Runyan, and Sarazen defeating him in other majors.
Robert Manuel, a delivery driver for Parker Grocery, broke his kneecap Saturday while entering his truck. He received treatment at Memorial Hospital and returned home to convalesce.
Winchester readers invited to vote on a starting eleven for the 1939 All-Star game pitting 1938 College All-Americans against the New York Giants at Soldiers Field August 30. Fans choose the lineup, with coaches free to substitute later.
An interstate truck burst into flames near Tempe Arizona. Firefighters responding to a frantic call halted at the city limits and informed Driver Bob White a city ordinance prevented entry. White maneuvered the truck inside Tempe and the firemen fought the blaze.
COOPERSTOWN N Y June 13 Babe Ruth again took center stage at the 100th anniversary celebration of baseball drawing autograph seekers and crowds as he greeted fans and outshone even the living immortals. Ty Cobb arrived later unrecognized as Ruth drew thunderous applause during roll call of the hall of fame. Connie Mack Wagner Collins Speaker Johnson Alexander Young Sisler La Joie all honored as Ruth sparked the crowd with his signature grin and presence.
Newark trainer Freddy Fiducia lost to Freddie Fiducia in a 10 round decision. Pittsburgh’s Emil Joseph edged Petey Scalzo in a 10 round bout. Baltimore’s Harry Jeffra defended against Al Macini over 8 rounds in Providence. New Orleans Nick Camarata drew with Jiminy Ways in Philadelphia in 1 4 rounds. Philadelphia’s George Zengaras beat Billy Maher over 16 rounds in New York.
In Boston on June 13 two Harvard scientists urged vaccinating babies to build immunity against smallpox. Dr. Frederick Russell said vaccines are the only weapon against the disease and urged regular vaccination of all newcomers, ideally in the first year of life, until the world is vaccinated. Dr. Elliott S. Robinson added that infancy vaccination is unlikely to cause trouble and protects children in early years when smallpox is most dangerous.
Clarke County Athletics edge Columbia A C of Washington 11 to 10 to stretch a win streak to seven. Reed Lunsford allowed eight runs in relief, but Curry fueled a ninth inning rally with four hits and Parker scored on a double. Burtner collected a single double and triple. Griffin homered for the visitors.
In Duluth Minnesota the St Louis county taxing body is ordered to refund 4116.58 dollars plus interest after realizing the Lac La Croix district timber land taxed for 25 years actually lies in Canada. Three homes seek the refund.
Results from Winchester softball league last night show Junior Board 1, Woolen 0. Elks 8, United Food 2. Postponed games noted.
Glen Cunningham will race at the Princeton invitation track meet at Palmer Stadium on Saturday. English miler Sydney Wooderson is slated to compete, with Johnny Woodruff of the University of Pittsburgh also entering the 880 event.
Treasury status shows June 10 receipts of 21.52 million and expenditures of 21.05 million, leaving a gross debt of 40.348 billion. The day’s decrease totals 6.365 million from the previous balance.
Associated Press notes spirit drives baseball optimism as the Dodgers, Yankees and Giants excite fans. Dodgers show strong form with 13 wins in 18. 20 wins in 30 home starts, while the Yankees boast 24 victories in 29 games. Will McKechnie predicts Giants and Dodgers will improve, Reds leader says no pennant soon.
Dr. James P. Henderson stops by his son's Kansas City residence and greets his 3 year old grandson Jimmy with a warm hello. The boy asks what he brought, and Henderson replies with a playful nothing this time, prompting a crestfallen response.
The E. Olin Larrick scholarship medal did not arrive in time for the commencement. Principal H. Dennis Hoover received the medal and delivered it to Kenneth Miller in Meadow Mills, southwest Middletown. The medal honors the student with the highest grade each year.
Bob Riley and his 13 piece orchestra left this morning for Wilmington Delaware to perform at the Hotel DuPont tonight They then play tomorrow in Winchester at the Apple Palace in connection with the Hal Kemp orchestra On June 28 they will headline the Crystal Ball Room in Hershey Pennsylvania touted as the largest dance hall in the state The band has grown from modest beginnings two years ago to recognized success.
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