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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 29, 1940

Page

5

Roundup of sports chatter and colorful notes from New York

New York sports roundups touch on boxing politics and Louis Paycheck, DiMaggio spring gimmicks, Shakopee high school basketball turmoil, Columbia coach Lou Little’s field goal emphasis, Mike Jacobs bus crash, Pee Wee Reese batting average, Detroit twilight racing rumors, and Tony Galento buying a home in Orange New Jersey.

Lou Little Columbia Mike Jacobs Pee Wee Reese the Brooks Detroit Tony Galento Orange N. J Mr. Bamberger Newark

Doyle Fumbles On Cards Medwick Controversy

An apparent Philadelphia bulletin quotes Lynn C. Doyle criticizing the National League headline style and the St. Louis Cardinals Medwick affair, arguing the issue was principle over money and noting the warning in the response.

Lynn C. Doyle Philadelphia Medwick

Night boxing bout looms with Paychek as possible standout

The report notes Paychek may be the finest opponent Louis has faced tonight if he follows instructions and stays calm. Predictions suggest Paychek could contest several heats, with the bout possibly ending around 0:05 p.m. E. S. T. in the second round.

Louis

Spotlight on Local Sports: Bowling League Highlights

The article details league bowling results with multiple 100 plus games. Emma Line leads A and P Super Market with 112, Hilda Reid 117 powers Sanitary to second, and Nehi’s Troy Rhea posts 421 while Buffers stumble. Frie or Fr ies?

Glaize Bro Qaeeday Lions Club Fries Grocery Hershey Lunsford National Fruit Jim Shull Nehi Troy Rhea Troy Rbuncutter Julian Buncutter Jack Crowl Betty Wilkins National Fruit Girls Shell Oil Snode Hugh Funkhouser Shorty Billmyer Glaize & Bro United Food Stores Dot Sencindiver Handley Beta Sigma Phi Evening Star Ladies’ League Joe Miller Elmer Wingfield Bell Clothes Stores Bill Baker

Baseball League Organized by Frederick Clarke High School

High school groups from Berryville Boyce Middletown Stephens City Gore and Gainesboro formed a baseball league. George Pope was elected president and Denis Hoover secretary. The schedule opens April 11 with Stephens City at Gore and Berryville at Gainesboro. The league trophy requires two consecutive wins.

Star Office Lea Berryville Boyce George Pope Berryville High Denis Hoover Middletown Pope Hoover R. E. Aylor Stephens City Allen DeHaven Gore Wayne Guthrie Gainesboro Joe Settle Boyce High Settle

Simple Apple Butter Cake Batter Instructions

A basic batter uses melted butter sugar salt flour and milk to form a smooth mix. Layer half the melted butter in a greased pan then add apples and butter, pour the batter, bake in a moderate oven at 300 to 340 degrees for about 40 minutes.

Reds Poised for NL Flag as Cards Worry Over Infield

In Tampa on March 29, Cincinnati Reds appear ready to win the National League again with strong pitching. St. Louis Cardinals struggle with infield decisions as manager Ray Blades dithers over shortstop and second base options. Frankie Frisch could challenge with the Pirates. the Giants may improve but lack the Reds’ proven class. Joe Medwick’s dissatisfaction adds to the Cards’ woes as they break camp in St Petersburg.

Tampa Fifa Cincinnati Reds St. Louis Joe Medwick Reds Frankie Frisch Pittsburgh Giants Cardinals St. Petersburg Ray Blades Martin Marion Ed Lake Don Gutteridge Jim Brown Joe Doakes Stuart Mar

Golf Champs Demaret and Hogan Open Land of the Sky

In Asheville on March 29 the defending champion and challenger Demaret and Hogan are paired in the opening round of the $5,000 Land of the Sky tournament. Demaret has $6,152 in winnings and 212 Vardon Trophy points, while Hogan has $5,238 and 172 Vardon points ahead of the three-course event.

Asheville N. C Florida Demaret Hogan Fred Corcoran

Turkey Reaches Tri-Power Cooperation Accord

Ankara reports that Turkish military chiefs have reached a full agreement with British and French army navy and air force leaders on plans for tri power cooperation in the Balkans or Near East. Prime Minister Refik Saydam travels to Istanbul to review fortifications on the Bulgarian frontier.

Ankara Balkans Near East Prese Zor

State Corporation Case No 6963 hearing set April 2 1940

Petition filed by E H Dulaney agent for Carriers seeks to cancel various Note B items in Exceptions No 19 to Southern Classification docketed for hearing before the Commission in its Court Room Richmond on Tuesday April 2 1940 at 10 00 A M Agent E H Dulaney Atlanta Ga (3 21 29 21)

State Corporation E. H. Dulaney Commission Richmond Atlanta

Pangles Service Station to Reopen March 30

Notice to former customers and the public that Pangles Service Station Route 50 West will reopen on March 30 serving the usual Country Ham Sandwiches at the same price of 15 cents. Welcome is on the door.

Pangle

Jersey City Woman Claims Night Watchwoman Title

Guinevere Kilpatrick 24 of Jersey City says she is the night watchwoman in the United States. She describes guarding a New York loft building with a shillelagh and a length of lead pipe. She says she aspired to be a stenographer but could not find work.

Guinevere Kilpatrick Jersey City N.J United States New York Setonaire

Heavy Title Bout Begins At 10 Tenie

Joe Louis defends his heavyweight title tonight at Madison Square Garden against Johnny Paycheck in a bout billed for 10 o clock. The show draws about 15 000 fans with a prize pool near 88 000, amid doubt Louis may be slipping.

Joe Louis Johnny Madison Square Garden New York Chicago J. Louis Johnny Paychek Des Moines Louis Cauliflower Causeway Fistilana Mr. Big Arturo Godoy Bob Pastor Dempsey

Musical Treat At Rest Church by Martinsburg Choir

The Martinsburg a Capella Choir with 28 members from Martinsburg church choirs will give a concert at Rest Church Sunday at 2 30 in the afternoon. The public is invited. Henry Fonda was born in Grand Island Nebraska on May 16 1908.

Martinsburg Rest Church A. He Was Grand Island, Nebraska

Rustic Tavern Quint Wins T. Brook Tourney

Rustic Tavern wins the 3rd annual Northern Virginia Championship Cage Tournament in Toms Brook with a 33 29 final over Romney West Virginia. Lennie Stanton and Smith key in late scoring. Dan Henry earns all tournament and all American honors. Maddox Stark and other Rustics receive medals and gold watch chains.

Rustic Tavern Northern Virginia Toms Brook Winchester Bill Warrick Rustics Romney W. Va Stanton Smith Toms Book South Martinsburg The Bell Clothiers Front Royal Warrick Maddox Henry Lennie Stanton Dan Henry Hunter Maddox Ritchie

Montaigu Rites To Be Saturday

The funeral of Francis de Montaigu, noted French language teacher, will be held at 11 o clock Saturday. Services will be at Edge Hill Cemetery in Charles Town, W Va, conducted by a Catholic priest. The body is at Charles Town. Earlier notice of Rodey was incorrect.

Tate Francis de Montaigu Memorial Hospital Edge Hill Cemetery Charles Town W. Va Rodey

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Jack Dempsey Lehman Judge Landis Joe DiMaggio Shakopee Minn the Plaza Royal Road Westinghouse N. Braddock St Cana Ase Anderson Frederick Clarke High School D. Hoover Middletown, Gore, Gainesboro S. City, Boyce and Apple N. Main Street Lutheran Church of Our Saviour Turkey R. L. Pangle Modern Gas Et Gas Sid Feder Henry Fonda M. L Quint T. Brook Tourney Henry, Maddox and I Rustic F Maddox Hree Smith At Ritchie Thorne F Melenski Warden C Powell Trewell Rustic Crisman Montaigu Stephano Brothers Philadelphia, Pa Standard Oil Company OF New Jersey Sergio Runcutter T Tire CO Braddock Service
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