Sports Roundup Brings Rumors From Baseball and Horse Racing
New York reports unveil Mike Jacobs challenging Joe Gould over a $105000 suit with four en ate n of his own to counter. Brann blocks a Seabiscuit race, Giants eye McGree and Cooper, and Danning deal ruled out. Guest star James Doyle notes Peckinpaugh in Indians workouts. Meriwether 20 to 1 in Hambletonian book. Canzoneri theater act, Winston Salem tournament expands.
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New York
Mike Jacobs
Joe Gould
Mike Will
Cloud
Jim Agreemen
Jim Braddock
Joes
Braddock
Max Schmeling
W. L. Brann
Ghalledon
Horace Stoneham
Giants
McGree and Cooper
Joe Medwick
Harry Danning
Greyhound
Merriwether
Tony Canzoneri
Frank Spencer
Journal and Sentinel
Winston-Salem
N. C
Frank
Toof
Dave
Pauler
Pirates
Dodgers push to fly NL teams faces industry warning
Larry MacPhail discusses routing Dodgers through the National League while executives warn a crash like Knute Rockne's could cripple patronage and prestige. Cub veterans Larry French and Charlie Root dislike being left off Tampa all star group as Joe Louis and Johnny Paycheck train for an April bout at Greenwood Lake New York with Paycheck moving to Summit.
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Larry MacPhail
Dodgers
Ote Oa
Knute Rockne
Ing
Larry French
Charlie Root
Cub
Tampa
Divorce by A Vinculo Matrimonii Pending in Winchester Court
In the Corporation Court of Winchester Virginia on February 23 1940 Adele Alton Wilson is named as defendant in a suit by ne Wilson for divorce a vinculo matrimonii on grounds of desertion for over two years. The defendant is not a Virginia resident and must answer within publication period. A notice will appear weekly for five weeks in Winchester Evening Star and a copy posted at the courthouse front door by April 1940.
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Corporation Court OF the City OF
Winchester
Wilson
Adele Alton Wilson
Virginia
Bob Feller Says Umpires Gave No Slack for Strikes
One minute interview with Bob Feller defending umpires. He insists he receives as many called strikes as any pitcher and that he did not get bad breaks from the officials. The note from the drama page frames this as dramatic sports news.
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Chicago Daily News
Bob Feller
Umps
Bob
TAVERN FIVE CLAIMS BUM STEER IN Front Royal tourney
Spotlight on local basketball reports Bill Warrick of Rustic Tavern disputes a Front Royal High School refereeing decision in a 39 34 overtime loss to Ell Clothier. He and teammates allege a 26 26 deadlock was misrecorded and vow to challenge the rival outfit on neutral ground.
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Bill Warrick
Rustic Tavern
Can Tavern Five
ELL Clothier Guet Thursa
Arren CO. High School
BELL
Bill
Front Royal
Warrick
Bel] Clothier
Washington
Card of Thanks for Beloved Mother Viren Gore Gordon Pemuy
We thank friends for their kind acts and support during the illness and passing of our mother Viren Gore Gordon Pemuy. Your sympathy and help provided comfort to our family in this difficult time.
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Waanene
Gordon
Ridgeway Rangers Lead Tri State Hockey Showdown
Ridgeway Rangers beat Purcellville Flashers 9 to 6 to widen lead in the Tri-State League. Keller scored three late goals with help from W Keller and Glesner. Armel posted 15 saves for Ridgeway while Lee had 23 for Purcellville. The teams meet Brunswick Md in a return at Ridgeway tomorrow at 4 p.m.
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Ridgeway Rangers
Purcellville Flashers
Brunswick. Md
Sixtet
Ridgeway
N. Keller
Po' Cellvivile
Rangers
Keller
W. Keller
Glesner
Noll
Phillips
Flashers
Armel
Lee
Purcellville
Baseball Camps Briefs From The Associated Press
Briefs from Florida and California camps report six Yankees and Cardinals games, Cubs Hartnett praises Bill Lee, Senators start Sid ney Hudson, Grimes arrives in Indians camp, Eddie Miller holds out for the Bees, and Giants holdout Bo nura rumor vs Camilli move.
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Avalon
Calif
Gabby Hartnett
Chicago Cubs
Bill Lee
Hartnett
Charley Root
Larry French
Yannicans
Jake Mooty
Dick Bass
Bradenton
FP A
Eddie Miller
Boston Bees
Bob Quinn
Boston
Baseball Writers
Reverend Ronald Wilson to Preach Series at Highland Ave
The Rev Ronald Wilson pastor of Loudoun Street Presbyterian Church will start a week long sermon series at Highland Avenue Presbyterian Church Sunday night at 7 30. Services will be held each night next week with music led by J H Lowden. Public is invited to attend.
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Ronald §. Wilson
Loudoun Street Presbyterian Church
Highland Avenue Presbyterian Church
Herman Omeldort
J. H. Lowden
Phia
Will
Wanted aged for general assistance at Lunsford Grocery
Help wanted for general duties at Lunsford Grocery located on N. vem Extd. Apply in person with references. No experience required. duties include stocking and customer service.
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Lunsford Grocery
Lost Watch with Compass Reward Offer
Notice announces a reward for a missing watch with compass owned by M. H. Rosener of Hayfeld Virginia. The short item provides contact details and location, indicating a straightforward lost item appeal.
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M. H. Rosener
Hayfeld
Harrisonburg accredited school rooms available April 1
In Harrisonburg Virginia an accredited school at St Ay SueToe in Bout Mat has rooms left for several students starting April 1. For information write or phone 117. 3-9-3t)
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Ay SueToe
Harrisonburg
Bimelech Still First Derby Choice in 66th Kentucky Derby
Louis ville reports that Bimelech remains the heavy Derby favorite as Col. E R Bradley leads 127 nominees for the May 4 race at Churchill Downs. The purse rises to 75000 with 1939 acceptance still strong though short of 140 entries forecast by Col. Winn. Other leading contenders include Robert E Lee Andy K Carrier Pigeon Flight Command Roman Flag Rough Pass and Bashful Duck among the able field of horses challenging Bimelech for the Run for the Roses.
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Louisville
Railbirds
Churchill Downs
Bimelech
Bradley
Matt J. Winn
Col
E. R. Bradley
A. C. Ernst
Doa
Colonel Winn
Robert E. Lee
J. F. Byér
Rufigi
Lord Carnavon
England
R. E. Lee
Quatre Brasil
Annabelle Lee
Andy K
Tony Pelletri
Big Bim
C. V. Whitney
Arnold Hangers
Joseph E. Wid+ener
Maxwell Howard
J. Y. Christmas
Idle Hour
Local Notes from Boyce Brevities Section
Clarke County residents and visitors are mentioned in a string of short notes. Mr. and Mrs. Brownley of Washington visit relatives in Clarke County. Robert Brezier of Waynesboro travels en route to Norfolk. John Locke, University of Richmond student, spends the weekend at home. Ivan Rohrer and daughter Anna Lloyd of Hagerstown were guests of the H J. family. Rev Van der Linden hosts guests Tuesday evening at the Clays. A Minghint family has resided here for some time. Roger Strode hosted Mission Sunday at the First Church. L K Burch visits son J G Burch. Winter remains show in services as Rev Sheets preaches ongoing sermons.
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Boyce
Brownley Aeamay
Washington, D
Clarke Ootanty Tweed End
Robert Brezier
Waynesboro
Norfolk
John Locke
University of Richmond
Ivan Rohrer
Litti¢Ter
Anna Lloyd
Hagerstown
H. J
van der Linden
Clay
Roger Strode
Clerik
L. K. Burch
J. G. Burch
Vinteret
Odist Episcopal Church
D. Sheets
Unheralded Teams Clash In Big Show
In Coral Gables on March 9 two unseeded pairs meet in the delayed 36-hole finals of the $5,000 international four-ball tournament. Craig Wood and partner face Dick Metz and partner for a $1,000 a man prize. runners up take $500 each. Birdie opportunities and missed puts mark the tight final rounds as Smith and Runyan fell despite 11-under for 36 holes.
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Coral Gables
Fla
Craig Wood
Dick Meta
Oon
He Smith
Paul Runyan
Smith
Power Five Leads League In Northern Virginia Bowling
The Northern Virginia Power Co. jumped to the lead in League A on Thursday night with strong team scores led by Bridgeforth 379 Bean 341 and Punk 343. Power Co. high team scorer with 1617 pins, standings show Power Co. 16 Rotary 15, Legion 14 and others.
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Northern Virginia Power Co
Ted Ce
Bridgeforth
Bean
Punk
The
Power Co
Rotary
Legion
Iti Y
Coca Cola
O'Sullivan
Cubs
Lions
Coco Coen
Cu Power Co
Handley
O’sullivan
Kiwanis
Lions Rotary
Frederick County Supervisors Plan Monday Session
Frederick County board of supervisors will meet in regular session Monday to discuss budget related matters for 1940-41. Officials expect to finalize financial setup once the school board submits its estimated needs after legislative adjournment in Richmond.
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Frederick County Board of Supervisors
Richeau
School Legisis
Community Notes From Stephenson Virginia
Stephenson Virginia notes record church mishap and local gatherings. R B Moore wrecked in church? Mrs Kitty Prince hosted her Sunday School class with attendees including Louise Vers Anna DeHaven Nellie R Robinson Gloria Rennie DeHaven Peggy Ces Saris and others. Ashwood and A L Omps with Mrs Bertha Resseguie made village calls last week.
Treasury Status and Balances Reported in March
Treasury figures show receipts totaling 14,389,547.62 dollars and expenditures of 28,961,635.55 dollars, leaving a net balance of 276,819.663 dollars and gross aging of 2 89. The report notes the overall fiscal status as of the indicated date.
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Washington
the Treasury
Handley Sets New Pinfall Mark in Star Ladies League
Handley rolled 1 546 total pinfall to set the seasonal record surpassing Star Office’s 1 528. The Handley squad posted games of 519 504 523 with a high individual game by Sencindiver 130 and Cather Hershey 129. Team standings show Handley second behind Sunoco with 20-s 4.
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Star Office
Handley Rollers
Star Ladies’ League
Star Office Five
Star
Handley
Sig Sunoco
Sheil P
Céié
Hershey
Cammersee
Lions
Nat. Pruit Q SF Nurses
Beta Sigma
Nurses
Fruit
Real estate sales rise in Virginia weekly report
The Virginia Real Estate Association notes an uptick with 291 deeds in five centers totaling 878000 dollars. Compared with last week the value increased by over twenty thousand dollars with Richmond Norfolk Arlington Alexandria Roanoke among the listed markets.
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Norfolk
Virginia Real Estate Association
Richmond
Arlington
Alexandria
Roanoke
Kenny's New Blend 7:30 Coffee Offer Urgent Invite
An urgent invitation promotes Kenny's New Blend 7:30 Coffee with added mountain grown coffee. The note claims higher value than usual expensive brands and urges readers to ask their grocer for a sample, from Kenny Co importers of fine teas and coffees.
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Kenny
Kenny CO
Public Sale Near Winchester Front Royal Pike March 15
I will offer for sale on the premises 144 miles from Winchester on the Front Royal pike back of The Plazas Friday March 15 at 10 a.m. 4 horses 8 cows 20 hogs farming implements and household goods cash terms. At 12 noon same day and place I offer for sale my real estate by its value with water and stream features. Terms on farm 4 cash balance 1 2 and 3 years. Mrs Lela M Mille Dunn and Duvall Auctioneers.
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Winchester
Front Royal Pike
Citerne
Lela M. Mille Dunn
Taylor Sale Of Stock And Farming Implements
Sale notice for stock and farming implements to be held Sunday at 10 30 a m. located north of Winchester off Welltown pike.
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Taylor
Sonaay
Winchester
Welltown Pike
Jenkins Tiny Victory Sets Ambers Title Fight Contenders
Lew Jenkins scores a quick first round knockout over Larkin in Jersey to extend his local win streak to nine and boost talk of a bout with Lou Ambers. Promoter Jacobs weighs May 10 as a possible date while Ambers manager Al Weill pushes for signing Day to keep the title scene moving.
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Jersey
Jenkin
Larkin
Jen
Jenkins
Ed Jenkine
Lou Ambers
al Weill
Ambers
National Boxing Association
Davey Day
Chieeee
Weill
Davey
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Bob Pastor
Saratoga
Rges
Potomac By-Products Co
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Rene Fepe
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J. W. Eaton
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Fairmont
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National Ave
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Thiele
South St. Co
G. T. Yeakley
Moyer
Riverton
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Brill
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National BedebeDk
Dunlop Tire & & Rubber Co
Associated Press
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Pete Coscarart
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Mught
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Lew Jenkins
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