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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1948

Page

9

Roadster races return to Indiesert Airport Speedway Sunday

Roadster racing resumes at Indiesert Airport Speedway with time trials limited to speed interest. 2:30 p.m. start as reverse order lineups based on points. 3,000 fans expected and new bleacher seating installed for larger crowd. Participants include Ronny Cash, Jon Whitbeck, Joe Jernigan, Ches Willins, Bud Roder, Carl Anderson, Ken Father, and Shorty Bowers.

Indiesert Airport Speedway Kermitatt Winchesterpeedway Ronny Cash Ob Whitbeck Woodrock Joe Jernigan Ches Willins Bud Roder Winchester

Ruth's Home Run Record Still Stands After 27 Seasons

The Babe Ruth record for home runs in a season, set in 1927, remains unbroken. Jimmy Foxx hit 58 in 1932 Hank Greenberg 1938 and Hack Wilson 56 in 1930 show close totals but Ruth's mark endures.

Babe Ruith L.L. A Babe Ruth Jimmy Foxx Hank Greenerg Hack Wilson

Church Softball League Results and Standings Summary

Montague Ave Methodist edged Braddock St Methodist 4 to 3 to close the first round title deficit. Loudoun St Presbyterian beat Baptists 4 to 1 after a late rally, and Market St Methodist won 7 to 6 over United Brethren with Kellas homering. Junior League action was postponed.

Montague Ave. Methodist Braddock St. Methodist Braddock St. Crew Loudoun St. Presbyterian Baptists Presbyterians Market St. Methodist United Brethrent Kellas Market St Wilson Christ Episcopal Episcopal Church Virginia Woolen The Elks Royal Crown Rosenberger Braddock Montague Ave Presbyterian Cork St Catholic United Brethren Baptist Loudoun St. Presley L. Pet Highland Ave Loudoun St

Boston Star hurler shines in doubleheader wins

A pitcher delivered the decisive winning balls in both halves of a Boston Chicago doubleheader, helping Boston prevail 7-6 in the opener and 7-6 in the nightcap.

Boston

Police to Check City License Tags on Motor Cars

Police Chief J. Thomas Boyd says officers will issue summons to motorists without city license tags. Those summoned will appear before Judge John Rice for court action.

J. Thomas Boyd John Rice

Yesterday's Baseball Results And Standings

Yesterday in the American League Philadelphia beat Detroit 5 to 2 Boston defeated Cleveland 8 to 6 while Washington played St Louis and New York and Chicago were unscheduled. In the National League Boston won 7 to 8 over Chicago Cincinnati beat Brooklyn 5 to 3 Pittsburgh defeated New York 9 to 8 and St Louis beat Philadelphia 4 to 1. Stars highlight Stan Musial driving in three runs and collecting three hits for St Louis in the 4 to 1 victory. Bill Voiselle of the Braves recorded two pitching wins.

Cleveland Philadelphia New York Detroit Boston Washington St. Louis Chicago Pittsburgh Brooklyn Cincinnati Iain Stan Musial Cardinals Sct. Louis Bill Voiselle Braves

Timber Reserves Clock in at 1.7 Trillion Board Feet in US

Industry survey estimates show the United States holds more than 1.7 trillion board feet of saw timber. Analysts note substantial regional variation and potential for ongoing harvest.

United States

Bi-state League sees business college win first

The Winchester Business College finally broke into the win column with a 17 to 7 victory over Mt Williams as Shiley pitched for the locals who scored in every inning except the second and fourth. Sunday the collegians lost a doubleheader to Lost City 7 to 8 and 4 to 9 while Bergton and Gore posted large wins in other Saturday and Sunday games.

Winchester Business College Bergton Star Tannery Gore North Mousain Wardensville Mt. Williams

Lost City and Nearby Teams Set for Next Week Games

Bergton faces Winchester on Stonewall diamond as Lost City travels to Star Tannery while Wardensville plays Star Tannery and Winchest Bus. Col. 19 100. Bergton hosts Winchester in a key matchup with Friday games ahead.

Lost City Wardensville Star Tannery S Stonewall Diamond Star Tannery

Mountain Names and Places at Wardensville and Gore

A note lists N. Mountain at Wardensville and Mt. Williams at Gore, referencing local geographic markers and nearby towns. The terse listing may indicate a map or property references in the era’s regional notices.

N. Mountain Wardensville Mt. Williams Gore

Canada’s war boom more than doubles pre war output

From 1939 to 1945 Canadian total production rose from 5.1 to 11.75 billion dollars, more than doubling the pre war level, reflecting a wartime economy expansion across the country.

Canada

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