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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1940

Page

5

Yankees fall short in west as roundups swirl

New York sports roundups note the Yankees failing to win a series in the west amid rumors of an NBA quit claim and feuds around radio broadcast. Mentions Buddy Rosar wedding plans, Lou Fette waivers, and Beantown patience with pitchers. Also reports on helmeted batters debate and various sports figures in playful anecdotes.

New York Yanks Max Baer Tony Galento Larry MacPhail Dodger Hoover Eastern Manhattan Beach Beantown Bob Quinn Lou Fette Lou Boston Bees

Winchester to observe National Ports Week sports plan

Howard James of the Virginia Amateur Athletic Association seeks a quick program for National Ports Week in Winchester July 1 to 7. Local figures including Colin Hayley, Norman Ochs, Otis Sargent, Hunter Maddex, Charles Smith, Happy Dunlap, Lohr Dunlap, Red Baker, the Flickinger brothers and Abner Johnson may organize a city wide track meet and public gym demonstrations at Handley Stadium and Handley gym with support from the Junior Board of Trade Sports Committee. A meeting at West Piccadilly Street Friday at 7 30 p m will outline plans or drop the observance.

Winchester Howard James Virginia Amateur Athletic Association Colin Hayley the Park Association Lohr Dunlap Handley Track Red Baker Handley Flickinger Brothers James Handley Gym Abner Johnson Board of Trade Sports Committee Dr. James West Piccadilly Street

Southpaw Greenberg Upsets Seeded Player in Tennis Meet

Seymour Greenberg, 19, surprised at Haverford by defeating seventh seed William Gillespie in straight sets 6 1 6 1 as the National Intercollegiate championships reduced a field of 67 to 16. The Northwestern student had earlier titles and overshadowed top players Don McNeill Joe Hunt and Frank Guernsey in the single day action.

Haverford Seymour Greenberg Greenberg William Gillespie Northwestern University Gillespie Don McNeill Kenyon Joe Hunt Navy Frank Guernsey Rice Institute

Seven Crews Draw Finals in Mallory Cup Race

Seven three man crews from as many schools qualified for the Mallory Cup final at Annapolis after two days of qualifying races off the United States Naval Academy. The regatta is the Interscholastic Yacht Racing Association event.

Annapolis United States Naval Academy

Cianciola Defeats Bruna In Milwaukee Bout

In Milwaukee Tony Cianciola 153 1 4 outpointed Tony Bruna 158 1 4 in a 10 round boxing match. The card also listed Buddy Knox 188 Dayton knocking out Karl Johnson 189 1 2 in a separate bout.

Associated Press Milwaukee Tony Cianciola Tony Bruna Miami Buddy Knox Dayton Karl Johnson Norway

National Fans Having Most Fun

National League dramatics reach Brooklyn and New York as fans savor wild games. Giants miss late rally, Cardinals and Pirates deliver power and upsets while DiMaggio and Ruffing spark the Yankees to end a losing streak. Athletics slam a grand slam as the pennant chase shifts across leagues.

Favorites Well Spotted In Draw In N C A A Golf

Two top contenders Burke of Lae Ramet and Leese of LSU appear strongly placed in the upper half of the draw at Ekwanok as the NCAA golf tourney moves to the fourth round after weathered rounds. The 32 players from 25 colleges narrow to eight for tomorrow’s matches.

Manchester A. A. Golf Association Ekwanok Johnny Burke Lae Ramet Leese Louisiana State

All-Star Joe DiMaggio Delivers Double Enable Yankees Win

Joe DiMaggio drove in all of New York's runs with two singles in a 3-1 win over the Indians. Sam Chapman homered with bases loaded as the Athletics topped the Browns. Other notes mention Dimaggio and Davis keying Pirates in a doubleheader.

Joe Dimaggio Yankees New York Indians Sam Chapman Athletics Browns John Rizzo Phils Vince Dimaggio Spud Davis Pirates Dimaggio Davis Lou Finney Red Sox Gett Gers Luke Appling White Sox Senators Les

Rumors of peace with Hitler discussed by Mackenzie

The column surveys rumors of Britain seeking peace with Germany, noting official denials and the danger of unverified reports. It weighs British resolve, defense readiness, and the possibility England could face a dire campaign or even surrender if air attacks overwhelm civilian centers.

Britain Germany Samuel Hoare Spain Darish Berlin London England Ministry of Information United States Pittman Senate Foreign Relations Committee Canada Eden

Clarke County to Host Noted Speakers This Summer

Clarke county Junior Board of Trade schedules talks by Dr. George Gallup on public opinion July 5, FBI official J. T. Lawler July 12, and Baltimore Sun writer J. Fred Essary. Official year ends January 1 1941 with new officers to start each calendar year.

J. Fred Essary The Baltimore Sun Board of Traders

Help kidneys pass 3 pints a day

A fragmented health notice explains kidney function and urine production with garbled images of backache swelling and toxins. It notes fluids and diet can affect kidney cleansing and urges seeking medical guidance for urinary symptoms.

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