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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1939
Page
5
New York reports echo wide as Eddie Brietz covers golf hints of monopolies and player chatter. Highlights include Herman’s potential rise, Gene Sarazen’s absence at the Open, and Wes Ferrell’s tough spot amid aging clubs.
Boston supporters plan a fundraiser titled Derringer Day to raise funds before the crucial series versus the Giants or Dodgers. Fans lament restrictions on travel to Beantown and consider routes including Nova Scotia as an alternative.
Clarke county Athentics upset over Park proposal of a 60 40 funding split for a July 4 game with the Park allegedly forcing a 40 percent donation to Berryville. Captain Lambert Hess says no donations and Berryville asserts seven straight wins show they will provide strong opposition. Park manager Russell Potts and Berryville manager Perry Smith had argued previously about scheduling Fireworks Day.
Richmond June 14 Allen J Saville contractor and engineer resigns from all non remunerative public offices in a letter to John J Wicker Jr president of the Richmond Bridge Corporation He cautions he will be fired if not relieved and notes no current city office held but willing to resign if required by city authorities
The piece recalls unusual baseball moments from a century of play as fans mark the game's 100th birthday across majors and sandlots. Hal Adams provides cartoons illustrating the quirky angles of the sport and its history.
In May 1936 at Yankee Stadium the Detroit Tigers trailed the New York Yankees by one run. With one out in the bottom of the ninth Al Simmons led off and Gerald Walker attempted to steal after Gehringer walked. A failed steal and hasty decision ended the threat as Dickey retired the side, denying Detroit a potential tying run.
Deputy Dowl Chadwell, 60, was critically wounded when he and Deputy Judge Doyle tried to arrest his nephew Sam Chadwell, who had escaped from Jonesville jail after serving part of a sentence. Sam Chadwell fled but later sought hospital care. guards were placed over him as authorities prepared extradition talks.
Holbrook A C Club asks manager Russell Potts for a second game this Sunday at the local diamond after a 4-3 defeat to The Park last Sunday. Holbrook's R L Heff cites two refereeing decisions as pivotal while Potts believes The Park won fair and expects a large crowd for a return match. Bob Rafferty and Joe Kieg return to Holbrook lineup. The Park opens night play tomorrow against the DuPont Collegians in Waynesboro, Va.
A coroner ruled James Wiley King railway executive died accidentally from a fall near the R F and P tracks at Colemans crossing. Jewell Smith track walker testified he saw a man by the left rear door as a train passed. King telephoned his wife from Washington after returning from Richmond saying he was ill. Funeral services set for Wednesday at St. Marks Richmond with burial at Hollywood Cemetery.
Emily Ayers Starr 53 of New York died in Loudoun county hospital from injuries in an automobile truck collision near Nesburg Virginia as she and Mrs Courtland Smith en route to Upperville horse show Mrs Starr daughter of Elizabeth Fairfax Ayers and the late Col Chas Greenleaf Ayers formerly lived in Middleburg Virginia
Lions Club members gathered at 7 pm at Winchester Golf Club to view the film A Century of Baseball arranged by General Motors and Fred Ritter. Visitors from Rotary Kiwanis Junior Board of Trade and others attended. Next meeting set for 7 pm Tuesday at the George Washington Hotel.
The St Louis Cardinals, trailing the Cincinnati Reds by narrow margin, rely on Len Warneke Curt Davis and hitters Bowmen and Weiland to keep the pace. The Brooklyn Dodgers, on a seven win surge, challenge Reds for first. East–west series opener could alter the National League standings.
Promoter Roy Richwine presents a 200 lap motorcycle race program at the half mile Williams Grove Park oval near Harrisburg on Sunday June 25. More than 90 percent of the top drivers in the country, many recent Columbus laureates, will compete after the June 3 Columbus races.
Reds beat the Blues 3 to 2 in a burro ball exhibition at The Park sponsored by the Sarah Zane Fire Co. Players included James Weber R Trenary A Robertson Elmer Trenary C Buckley Bob Legg Garland Mason Frank Harris Doug Peters M Saffel R Anderson R Manuel Lenkis and Lee Stine.
In Baltimore on June 14 a retaliatory assault left a 14 year old Jewish pupil branded with an H. Four City College students were suspended with 18 others from Gwynn's Falls Junior High. Melvin Bridge was pulled from a baseball game by 40 students who inked Swastika on their arms and stabbed the letter in his neck. Police patrolled the school as officials weigh whether the incident was a prank or organized anti Semitic action.
Joe Louis, two weeks from his scheduled bout with Tony Galento at Yankee Stadium, has not fixed a minute for the stoppage. The champ hints at a tough fight and notes box office cash rises as ticket sales heat up, while promoter Mike Jacobs smiles at the prospect.
Frederick caddies lost 14 4 to Martinsburg on Monday. J Hit a 15 year old from Frederick shot 74, Kenneth Lineburg led with 79 after a 42 nine holes, with 37 back. Martinsburg pairings included Joe Hancer James Hopkins posting 76s as other teams tallied scores.
Philadelphia reports Barney Oldfield will direct a 259 mile stock car race at Langhorne Speedway on July 4. The event aims to showcase unknown drivers for potential professional careers as factory reps and team managers seek talent for a first stock car race on an American track.
Christiansburg announces the Old Dominion boys state will form at Virginia Tech next Sunday and run for a week. Two hundred eighteen citizens have naturalized for registration and will take over Sunday afternoon. Counselors meet in Blacksburg Saturday at 2 o clock to finalize plans for welcoming the boys. C W Crush directs the program with R Lee Humbert as assistant director and a 40 member counselor staff led by Senator J J Wicker and Dr T W Knote.
The article notes Galento facing a fast paced session at ringside boards while Joe Louis appears in prime training shape. Trainer Chapie Blackburn smiles over Louis readiness as both boxers prepare for the upcoming matchup.
Chicago June 14 Carl Hubbel says his pitching arm remains weak and needs time to recover after winter elbow operation. The 35 year old left hander has won one and lost four this season, aiming to regain form gradually and pitch when able. He has long been regarded among the era’s top southpaws.
Willie Russell of Columbus knocked out Ed Die Zivic of Pittsburgh in 137 rounds. Billy Beauhul of Jersey City outpointed Tommy Spiegel of Pittsburgh over 10 rounds.
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