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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1939
Page
3
A lively Northeast round up reports boxing camps with quirks in meals and training in Summit New Jersey and in the Yoga country. It notes sparring pace, celebrity chatter about Louis and Brescia, and projected bouts with adjustments to schedules and venues.
London in June 1989 saw clamor for a mile of the century on Sydney Woodersons track as writers negotiate the controversial bump at Princeton. Wooderson defended himself saying he lost yards and there was no opening for him to pass, and he did not believe the incident was intentional.
Two men aboard a St. Louis bus joke about the Browns traveling away. The exchange hints at a sports or team trip with one remark implying the stay won’t be lengthy.
At a Junior Board of Trade meeting League A players ridiculed League B for three losses in a four team league. Players named include Abner Johnson Abe Zirkle Ed Molden Bill Glaize Cy Potts and others with regulars Bob Mason Laurens Jones Forest Jones Ben Belchic Harold Sheetz. Also notes Earl Lefty Lake in Charleston and NCAA paths for several high school stars.
In Philadelphia on June 19 Morrie Arnovich, Phillies outfielder, punishes Reds pitching described as duck soup for his league leading batting pace. Arnovich shines as he helps Philadelphia gain on top NL standings.
Detroit continues AL assault by splitting weekend series with New York after an 8-5 win. Lou Fette and Gabby Hartnett standout in NL actions. Dizzy Dean earns a 1-0 shutout win for the Cubs over the Dodgers in the opener. Esther Wasikowski, from Cleveland, heads to Wildwood in the National Marbles Tournament.
Policeman Walter T. Whiting told Municipal Judge Dennis O'Brien that Erwin Stielow of Omaha was the nicest man he ever arrested.
Standings and results across the American and National Leagues recap yesterday's W-L records. Detroit, New York, St Louis and Philadelphia leaders shown with next day matchups and probable pitchers. Lancaster officer Donald Swope spent his vacation in a police role on stage, his only line being Okay chief.
Bell Haven Club of Alexandria held first after the Bi State Golf Association second match at Opequon Club Martinsburg. Alexandria leads with 12312 points Martinsburg 11112 Purcellville 3242 Winchester 31. Carl Campbell topped locals with seven points and tied for low medal at 77 alongside Donald Weems.
Sammy Angott a Louisville Italian boxer on the upgrade in the fight business faces Cowboy Howard Scott of Washington in a 10 round bout in Louisville tonight. Angott seeks a win to push his rise while Scott aims to upset in this clash at the local arena.
Johnny Revolta and Henry Picard win the Inverness four ball after tying Sam Snead Vic Ghezzi and Byron Nelson Jag McSpaden with plus six. Don McNeill Bobby Riggs win French hardcourt titles. International Polo tops United States 16 14 in Britain’s first victory since 1914.
Poughkeepsie reports the West Coast crews, led by California's Bears and Washington's Huskies, have won the prestigious regatta nine times since 1923, with Navy the sole interloper since 1932. The scene notes a call to end the western dominance endorsed by Columbia, Cornell, Navy, and Syracuse.
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