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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 12, 1949

Page

9

Second Round Underway in City Table Tennis

The second round at Virginia Ave school features Sacred Heart and Northern Virginia Power tied for first in singles while Loudoun St Presbyterian Plumly Lumber and Sacred Heart lead doubles. Results include NVP over USP No. 2 and Handley Judges over Plumly Lumber in both singles and doubles, with several forfeits shaping the standings.

Virginia Ave Sacred Heart Northern Virginia Power Loudoun St. Presbyterian Plumly Lumber NVP Edge Co. I. Heart First Baptist Church Handley Plumly F. Anderson G. Rosenberger Conner Rush Barnhart Anderson Rosenberger F.frey G. Heitz Heitz LSP Messall M. Robinson C. Lillis Robinson Lillis Co. I. First Baptist R. Anderson H. Holland F. Briggs J. Kanade F. Bolineau W. Harper Briggs Bolineau Kellam St. John Binner Lumbermen V. L MP A Handley Judges First Baptist LSP No Judges

Mize Aims for Home Run Crown Early Start Hopes

Baseball news briefs from spring training report Johnny Mize chasing the home run title with a fast start for the New York Giants in Phoenix. Bullets note Jackie Robinson may drop in the batting order for Brooklyn while Babe Young competes for the Yankees first base job. Ed Klueman seeks a Washington starting role. Merrill Combs eyed for Red Sox utility spot. Beazley starts for the Braves. Marv Grissom to pitch for Tigers. Cubs open season in San Bernardino.

Phoenix, Ariz Johnny Mize Big New York Giant Petersburg Fla Babe Young New York Yankees St. Louis Cardinals Jim Hearn Ray Yochim Ken Johnson Bob Porterfield Ed Lopat Fred Sanford Yanks

Virginia awards contract for law building wings

The University of Virginia awarded the construction of two wings on the law building to Harry B. Graham construction firm for 215 266 dollars.

Charlottesville University of Virginia Harry B. Graham

Baseball Films Catch On In Training Camps Say Skeptics

Training camp reports suggest baseball may adopt movie study like football as executives and amateurs film players. White Sox manager Jack Onslow tests film for batting form, while Reds chief Warren Giles backs amateur photographers. college programs already use full-game footage for coaching. The piece notes regional hoops fervor and humorous quips from players, plus notes on college and pro track and basketball outlooks.

Hugh Fullerton JR New York Branth Rickey Billy Southworth Sporting News White Sox Jack Onslow Cincinnati Warren Giles Reds Indiana Anderson Richmond Summitville Fountain City Summit- Ville Tech Indianapolis Tommy Brown Brooklyn Dodgertown Phillies Tommy Dodgers Army Navy Columbus Ohio State Minnesota North Carolina Dalton Riffin Fort Lauderdale Fla Pete Newell San Francisco

Crandall and Drazenovich Loom Over Intercollegiate Finals

Syracuse star Marty Crandall and Penn State’s Chuck Drazenovici set up a college boxing final at State College on March 12 as the 26th Intercollegiate Boxing Assn championships reach the semifinals. Virginia and Army also boast multiple semifinalists while Virginia’s Miragliotta aims at the 155 title.

State College Marty Crandall Syracuse Chuck Drazenovici Penn State Crandell Army Virginia Drazenovich Allen Hollingsworth Jay Wason Grover Masterson Harry Lefew Western Maryland Miragliotta Joe Ken Herring

Flag may fly nearly 24 hours for patriotic use

The Library of Congress says the U S flag may be flown almost any time around the clock if for a patriotic purpose and the flag maintains dignity.

United States Library of Congress

Cellarites Win In City Basket League Finals

Winchester Business College cagers edged Plumly 59 83 to stay in the cellar. Lee led with 24 points as Seldon added 22. Plumly led late in the third, but WBC dominated the final period. City league tourney starts March 23 with Plumly vs Ellis and American Legion vs WBC. All Stars vs Washington Redskins set for 8:30 p.m. at the armory.

Winchester Business College Cagers Plumly Lee Wbcacy Seldon WBC Pope Brickett Ellis American Legion Royal Crown Cola League All Stars Washington Redskins Armory Winchester Steve Bagarus Tommy Mont Mother Hubbard Duvall Dill Smallwood Levi Giffin Heitz Robinson Wu Elks Legion

Bowling League Scores From Across Headpin Church League

Ind. game leaders include Richard Orndoff and Clem Babb. Ind. set top performers are Clem Babb and Richard Orndoff with scores 353 and 338 respectively. Team results list Cork St Christian 559 Braddock St Methodist 548 Market St Methodist 523. Team sets Braddock St Methodist 1564 Market St Methodist 1545 Lutheran 1507. Major League Garder Ice Cream leads with 18 12. Ind. game Artie Kiracofe 159 Dick Renner 156 Charles Renner 143. Ind. set Dick Renner 404 Artie Kiracofe 379 Charles Renner 372. Team game Garber Ice Cream 641 Royal Crown Cola 596. Team set Garber Ice Cream 1779 Royal Crown Cola 1753.

Church League Market St. Methodist Braddock St. Methodist Cork St. Christian Catholic Baptist Lutheran Reformed United Brethern Richard Orndoff Bob Legge Clem Babb Bill Brown Royal Crown Cola Rustine Tavern Piccadilly Soda Shop Artie Kiracofe Dick Renner Charles Renner Garber Ice Cream

Albin Boys Club Plans Field Improve and Auction

The Albin boys club with 32 members will raise funds to improve its baseball field Smith park located 3 1 2 miles north of Winchester on R 522. An auction sale is set for Tuesday at Bryarly school with proceeds plus Apple Blossom festival stand earnings.

Albin Boys Bryarly Smith Park Winchester Michael Abe Albin Aalexandria Boyce Bryarly School

Nine City Bowling Teams Enter State Tourney in Portsmouth

Winchester will be represented by five booster teams four ladies teams and one men’s team. Men compete tonight at 9 and women at 1 pm tomorrow. Local squads include Evening Star No 2 Jewel Box in ia Vance captain Virginia Leach Mary Hawk Virginia Fox Betty Cline Evening Star No 2 Martha Kiracore Hilma Lillis Polly Chapman Helen La Follette June Bageant Ladies Commercial all stars Betsy Ryan Bertha Muse Marie Franklin Patsy Clevenger Bernice Hodson and Buncutter Tire Co Captain Jack Owens Jim Fiddler Julian Bun cutter Dick Carter John Spaid.

Virginia Portsmouth Winchester Commercial League All Stars Evening Star Ladies’ League Mabel Grim Frances Crisman Elizabeth Jasper Frances Brengle Edith Ritter Evening Star Ladies League Martha Kiracore Hilma Lillis Polly Chapman Helen la Follette June Bageant Jewel Box Inia Vance Virginia Leach Mary Hawk Virginia Fox Betty Cline Ladies’ Commercial League All Stars Betty Ryan Bertha Muse Marie Franklin Patsy Clevenger Bernice Hodson The Buncutter Tire Co Jack Owens Jim Fiddler Julian Buncutter Dick Carter John Spaid

Pirates Rookies Seek Big League Spots In Florida Tryout

About 40 young Pittsburgh Pirates prospects, unheralded yet strong as future stars, stayed overnight at the George Washington hotel under Fred Hering. They left in the morning for Florida to audition for major league spots as the farm system launches another talent push.

Joe DiMaggio Ted Williams Pittsburgh Pirate George Washington Hotel Fred Hering Pirates Florida Pittsburgh

Husband Returns After 26 Years to Reunite in London

Crescenzo Valente ends a 26 year estrangement from his wife and daughter Mary. He left in 1923, worked on an Italian farm near Cassino, witnessed American troops, and later wrote shy letters to London before a tearful reunion and renewed happiness with Mrs. Valente.

London Valente Italy Cassino Tipperary

London Flight Dream and One Way Ticket Mentioned

The text notes a wish to make a bird fly to London and a one way ticket arranged with the home office. It also claims 1,018 gas utility companies operate in the United States.

London Comepanies United States

Trout Stocked In Clarke Streams This Season

Clarke county streams Lindsays branch in Wildcat Hollow Ashby Branch at Morgans Mill and Fox Branch receive trout stocking. All three streams closed to fishing until the trout season opens April 20. Thurman lake north of Berryville on the Charles Town Pike also stocked with fishing restricted to children 16 and under.

Clarke County Lindsays Branch Wildcat Hollow Ashby Morgans Mill Fox Branch Thurman Lake Berryville Charles Town

College Basketball Night Results Roundup

Oregon State defeated UCLA 53 to 41 while Penn Military edged Swarthmore 58 to 57. Tulsa beat Creighton 58 42 and Akron won over Ohio Wesleyan 57 54. Eastern Oregon 76 over Boise JC 73. Regis Colo 48 Indiana State 45. Hamline 52 Beloit 43 in NAIB Tourney semi finals.

Oregon State UCLA Penn Military Swarthmore Tulsa Creighton Akron Ohio Wesleyan Eastern Oregon Boise JC Regis Colo Indiana State Hamline Beloit

Softball Sponsors To Meet Tuesday

A meeting of all sponsors and managers planning to enter teams in the Church softball league is scheduled 8 p m Tuesday in city hall. Softball umpires are also expected to attend.

Church City Hall

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Mize Vero Beach Fin Brooklyn Dodger Burt Shotton Jackie Robinson Shotton Robbie Orlando Fila Ed Klueman Cleveland Washington Senators Philadelphia Athletics Palm Beach Sarasota Merrill Combs Boston Red Sox Joe McCarthy Combs Hitchcock Cincinnati Reds Miami Johnny Beazley Boston Braves Beazley Lakeland Detroit Tigers Marv Grissom Philadelphia Phillies San Bernardino Calif Chicago Cubs Pittsburgh Pirates Virginia Boxers Beach PT Tra National Ave Cellarites City Basket League Albin Boys Club U.S Hubby Huff Mrs PUONE Erat Haldeman Haldeman’s Creamery Chevrolet G.Y.W Chevrolet Sales CO Oates Loudoun St Ford Ferguson John Deere A & B Incernasional Case Vac Danuser Secon Allis-Chalmers B & C Willys- Overland Jeep Oliver Bottler
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