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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1946
Page
3
Louis opens with rapid combinations and pressure against Conn in the early rounds, dictating tempo as the bout unfolds with the expectation of a stoppage before midway. Conn faces mounting punishment as Louis sustains sharp, accurate punches.
Joe Louis, 32, defends his heavyweight title for the 22nd time at Yankee Stadium tonight against Billy Conn. Louis, in peak condition, seeks a knockout by around the third or fourth round, while Conn vows to box smart and avoid slugging. Promoter Mike Jacobs doubts rain delays. 10000 general tickets at $5 go on sale, with ABC radio and NBC TV coverage.
A total of 151 persons out of 255 referred to jobs found employment during May through the United States Employment Service here. W. M. Shade, local manager, announced 63 were veterans with two in special service disability categories. 238 new applications were filed in May, 146 from veterans. 120 jobs remained unfilled due to non-preference or lack of right skills. Construction labor supply failed to meet local needs.
National League standings and tomorrow's scheduled games are listed with teams such as St Louis Boston Chicago Cincinnati Pittsburgh New York Philadelphia and Brooklyn. A feature notes Studebaker dealer W. W. Dellinger being stopped by Virginia police to identify a Studebaker Champion car, then released without a ticket.
Boston loses 1-0 to Bob Muncrief as Ferriss falters after 10 straight wins. Cronin’s club holds a seven game lead over the Yankees with rain interrupting several games. Emil Rush debuts for the Cubs with a 7-0 shutout of Philadelphia as Cincinnati thwarts New York. Buck Walters powers Cincinnati, and Pittsburgh trims Brooklyn to close the gap on St. Louis.
More than 20 members of the Winchester Lions Club and many spouses depart Winchester to attend the Lions state convention in Fenanoke Virginia from June 19 to 21. Attendees include Mr and Mrs George Sanders Mr and Mrs Earl Mason and several others.
Through error the photographer's name was omitted in yesterday's Star of the student nurses in training at the hospital. Peters Studio is now acknowledged as the photographer for the pictured group.
About 52,747 residents reside within a twenty mile radius of Winchester, with a thirty minute slow driving time to Northwest Virginia's shopping center.
A compact note praises split cowhide for long wear and extreme flexibility with a handy driver style bound tops.
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