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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 08, 1940

Page

7

Roundup of scattered sports and coaching notes in New York

New York round up reports slow ticket sales for the Tampa all star game with talk of moving to St Pete Judge Landis faces a $12000 lawsuit against Arturo Go d oy filed by Eddie Mayo booking agent Paul Dean reconsiders retirement and eyes Dallas Steers Beattie Feathers seeks backfield coaching at Howard Nile Kinnick memory linked to Mike Vermillion Ray Morrison coaching hot seat at Vanderbilt Dodgers face front office questions Al Sharp golf writer misplaces clubs Gitte Fauria from New Orleans plays defense in Pontiac hockey Bruce Dudley helps at a flower show in Palatka Florida

New York Landis St. Pete al Weill Eddie Mayo Arturo Godoy Paul Dean Giants Dallas Steers Beattie Feathers Tennes Howard Don Budge Cafe Society M&x Plattner Tampa Terrace al Sharp Atlanta Gitte Fauria Pontiac, Mich New Orleans Bruce Dudley Louisville Palata Fla

Dodger Doings and Baseball Gossip From Brooklyn Camp

A string of baseball chatter notes Brooklyn camp details. Bill Terry consideration as Cardinals catcher. Rickey and Brendon optimistic about pennant with Medwick or Padgett in lineup. Mention of Herman Besse as a $35 000 pitcher from Memphis and Connie Mack praising him. Steve Wood and Bob Wood, Colgate and Yale links, and Ernie Koy's weight update amid camp intrigue.

Dan Daniel N. Y A Little Bird Bill Terry Cardinals Joe Medwick Branch Rickey Sam Brendon Medwick Don Padgett Mike Jacobs Joe Gould Jim Braddock Connie Mack Herman Besse Memphis Barney Ross Steve Wood Smoky Joe Colgate Bob Yale Tithe Tattk Ge Ae

Chambersville Notes Readable Fragments From Local Notices

Fragmentary local notes record moves visits and family events. Mr and Mrs W and Mrs Irvin Anderson appear in a notes section with Moorefield and Chester references. Rosier visited someone in the evening and a day spent with relatives is noted.

OL Easler Eigner Irvin Anderson Fem le Moorefield Ae. Field Pew W. W John Bid Chester Rosier Ted Bra

Spotlight on Tocal Sports Strikes and Spares

Norfolk bowler Mrs Katherine Vick set a ladies six game world record and added three more games to extend the mark. Kona Ponn's two spares and a triple helped Woolworth win by two pins over McCrorys as Jack Hardest spared for 169. Hankie Lillis posted 144 with six spares, and June Kline joined Knitting Mill to help her team. John Scully rallied with spares then faltered late in a close league showdown.

Katherine Vick Norfolk Kona Ponn Woolworth McCrorys Leer Jack Strasburg Hankie Lillis Hankie Sanitary Grocery Cons Eddy Seat June Kline Knitting Mill McCrory John Scully John

Rustic Cage Team Falls In Extra Period At Front Royal

In the four game tourney finale at Front Royal the Rustic Tavern squad lost 39 34 to the Bell Clothiers after overtime. Stanton led Rustic Ward with 8 points while McFalland sparked Winchester with four late field goals to seal the win.

Bill Warrick Rustic Tavern Bell Clothier Front Royal McFalland Stanton Rustic Winchester Bell Clothiers Hawley Young Henry Maddox Baker Crisman Pront Royal

Briefs From The Baseball Camps

Briefs from the baseball camps note Washington Senators keying on Harris's waiver strategy and the need for another starter. Detroit signals injury keeps Collins sidelined as players like McCosky grapple with illness. An inter‑league exhibition in Clearwater opens with early reports on activities and lineups.

Associated Press Orlanda Fila Washington Senators Au Harris Harris Senators

Dodgers Reds start spring with rookie and veteran mix

In Bradenton Florida managers plan a rookie heavy lineup for the opener on April 16 led by Bill McKechnie and Hugh Casey while MLB veterans and a Yankee shift mix hover. New York manager Joe McCarthy tests Babe Ruth’s successor and Henrich at first base, with Eddie Miller possibly holding out.

Brooklyn Dodgers Cincinnati Reds Bill McKechnie Mike M:ck Hugh Casey ST. Gne Joe McCarthy New York Yankees Babe Tom Henrich Henrich McCarthy Brain Trust

War News Censored Caution for European Dispatches

Readers of The Evening Star are cautioned that news from most of Europe is subject to censorship before it is transmitted to the United States. The notice warns about restricted reporting on continental events amid wartime censorship.

the Evening Star Europe United States

Houghton’s Mystery Thriller Daily on Page 4

Readers can follow the ongoing mystery thriller installment now appearing daily on Page 4.

Funeral Services for Mrs J P Bush in Lenoir NC

Relatives announce the death of Mrs Wilma Bush wife of J P Bush at their Lenoir North Carolina home after a yearlong illness. She leaves daughter Betty Bush son Robert Bush and sisters Mrs Gordon Hope and Mrs Leonard Rosenberger. Funeral services were held today at the First Presbyterian Church.

First Presbyterian Church of Lenoir

Spent 51 Years At The Throttle

Judie Early Gerald, 70, a Norfolk and Western Railway engineer with a 57 year railroad career, died at his Bluefield home. He served as engineer 51 years and helped build the Radford division from Radford to Pocahontas.

Bluefield Judie Early Gerald Norfolk and Western Railway Railroad Radford Pocahontas Sur- Sree Ema Wihom Snd

Prize Under Milk Bottle Wins World Pair Ticket

A Niles Ohio resident Bernice Burrows found a free ticket to the New York World Pair under a milk bottle on her porch. The ticket was the winning prize in a milk company contest.

Holdout Troubles Hit Champion Clubs In Spring Training

Baseball holdouts threaten even champion clubs as Yankees and Reds prepare for the season. Stars like Joe Medwick, Dizzy Dean, Hank Leiber, and Johnny Allen resist reduced salaries amid widespread negotiations with managers and owners.

Judson Bailey New York New York Yankees Cincinnati Reds Joeky Ducky St. Petersburg Fla Sam Breadson Branch Rickey Medwick St. Louis Brooklyn Dodgers Duane Camilli Senate Pnail Dolph Bonura Elaat Ga” Retter Miay Paneer Zeke Bonura Chicago Cubs Dizzy Dean Hank Leiber Phillies Roy Hughes Suhr Cleveland Indians Johnny Allen Chicago White Sox Clint Brown St. Louis Browns Toe Glenn Philadelphia Athletics Frank Hayes

Origin of the term red cap for station porters

The term dates to Labor Day 1890 when Williams, a colored porter at New York Central Station, tied red flannel to his cap so patrons could identify him in the crowd.

C. D We Williams New York Central

Lombardi's Hard Work Leads Reds Training Battle

Tampa report notes Ernie Lombardi as the Reds’ hardest working player in camp. The catcher, singed by last season’s World Series criticism, trains intensely, catching two inter-squad games including a 12 inning affair and aiming for a lofty .320 batting pace.

Tampa Fla Cincinnati Ernie Lombardi Ernie Yankees Stocgs Hrenamace

Farmville Holds Founder's Day Observance

Alumnae from all sections will attend the event in Farmville Virginia marking Founders Day. The program begins with a welcome by Grace Moran president of the association followed by a dance tomorrow as part of the entertainment lineup between Farmville and Madison College.

Farmville Farmville State Madison College Grace Moran The Associa

Burial agents required for cats in Massachusetts towns

Historical records note that towns must provide a burial agent for cats. The text cites a survey on deaths of pets and the role of undertakers, highlighting that the dead pet count influenced local rules in the era.

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