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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1937

Page

5

Evening Star Bowling Team Clinches Second Half Title

The Evening Star bowling squad clinched the second-half crown by defeating G A R to force a title-deciding rolloff next Monday. Jasper of the G A A led with 136 in the opening game. Boyce and Hershey Pints posted strong marks as Evening Star and G A A A traded high team scores.

Evening Star Evening Star Ladies Winchester Evening Star Teague Yorks Jasper van Deventer Boyce Cather Oe Hershey Rice Anderson G. A. A. Evening Star Aha Yen McCann Sinkabine Hann Winchester Evening Star Weeeeeree Bar Vss Eeneeeee Gin’ Athletic Amedettos A. A. Ee Tees Weeewee Teee Alexander Bene Ween Weeeee Sewsee

Giants Crown Hubbell as Dodgers Fall 11 2

Carl Hubbell pitched nine strikeouts and seven hits as the New York Giants routed the Brooklyn Dodgers 11-2. Mel Ott homered, Jim Ripple hit a bases loaded pinch homer, and Hubbell won third game of the season despite Dizzy Dean’s strong start for St Louis. The Yankees lost 4-1 to the Senators as Joe DiMaggio’s debut looms.

Carl Hubbell Giant Mel Ott

Joan Bennett Seeks Divorce From Gene Markey

Actress Joan Bennett announces separation from writer Gene Markey and plans for an early divorce on incompatibility grounds. Under an agreement she will gain custody of their two children, the elder from her previous marriage.

Joan Bennett Bennett Gene Markey Miss Bennett Central Press

Work Sought For Deserving Man

The Board of Public Welfare seeks suitable employment for a middle aged man with one crippled leg who is willing to do any non hard manual labor. Those interested should contact Mrs. Lyman, superintendent, by calling 1243.

Board of Public Welfare Manuel Lyman

Labor Unions Call Boycott as May Day Parades Loom

May Day actions unfold with Cleveland unions urging followers to skip parades around public squares. In Philadelphia, Veterans of Foreign Wars and leftist groups clash for attention as St. Louis planners push for a large worker demonstration. Rumors of radical uprisings heighten police alert in the Philippines.

Cleveland Pa Square Wv. F .W. Oon Veterans of Foreign Wars Philadelphia Joint Council of the Committee For Industrial Organization St. Louis Constabulary Philippines

Baseball results and standout performances from yesterday

The recap lists players and teams with notable feats including Dizzy Dean’s Cardinals beating Reds 7-1, Buck Newsom’s Senators over Yankees 4-1, Carl Hubbell and Jim Ripple’s Giants, Ripple’s pinch homer in an 11-2 Dodgers win, Jim Turner’s Bees debut in a 10-2 win, Wes Ferrell driving in two in a 15-5 Red Sox victory, and Gy ragged rallies for the Tigers and Cubs. It also notes yesterday scores Washington 4 New York 1 Detroit 4 Cleveland 2 Boston 15 Philadelphia 5, with rain in St Louis Chicago. Today’s games include Washington at Philadelphia and others across the circuit.

Jim Ripple Hubbell Dizzy Dean Cardinals Cincinnati Reds Johnny Mize Yankees Senators Buck Newsom Pirates Cubs Boston Bees Jim Turner Phillies Rhelms Dolph Camilli Jimmy Foxx Essinus Tigers Cleveland Indians St Louis Browns Chicago Sox Reds Carl Hubbell Giants Ripple Dodgers Bees Wes Ferrell Red Sox Athletics Billy Rogell Gerry Walker Jim O’dea Stan Hack Washington New York Detroit Boston Philadelphia St. Louis Brooklyn Pittsburgh

Blue Sox to Open Season Versus Park Nine at Rouss Park

Hack Wilson's Martinsburg Blue Sox meet Sandy Baker's Winchester Nine in the curtain raiser at Rouss Park on May 9. Winchester outlines a lineup with Curry Keller and Patton brothers plus exBaltimore players as teams from several cities book games. Local fans expect a strong home turnout and new uniforms for Park Nine.

Winchester Rouss Park Hack Wilson Blue Sox Martinsburg Sandy Baker Chick” Curry Browns Roger Hornsby el” Keller Lunsford Jack Crowl Grimm Baltimore Lotter Bob Patton Boney

Funeral attendance noted for M. L. Walton Jr. in Woodstock

Front Royal leaders and local residents joined the funeral of M. L. Walton Jr. in Woodstock. Notables including Senator Aubrey G. Weaver and Trial Justice Walter G. Olmstead attended along with several local families visiting relatives and guests from Staunton Lynchburg Washington and Luray.

Front Royal Aubrey G. Weaver Walter G. Olmstead Elliott Marshall Leroy Corron Front Royal Bar M. L. Walton, Jr Woodstock

Local Social News Notes From Various Visits

Mrs. R. E. Purdum returns tomorrow from Richmond where she has been for several days. Mrs. James Ambler of Lyon village spends the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Harry, while Mr. and Mrs. Manley Simpson and daughter, Mrs. Turner Slaughter, were in Washington yesterday. Mrs. J. Ye Brown of Staunton visits Mrs. Thomas Melton for several days. Mrs. Harold Hite returns from a visit to her father, Mr Joseph Huffman, of Luray.

Dick Owens William Jordan Washington William Smith Martinsburg R. E. Purdum Richmond James Ambler Lyon Village Eee Harry Manley Simpson Turner Slaughter J. Ye Brown Staunton Thomas Melton Harold Hite Joseh Huffman Luray

Dads And Sons Hold Banquet in Front Royal

Front Royal hosts the Second annual Father and Son banquet by the local Future Farmers of America in the Methodist church social room. Toastmaster Wilbur Mauck welcomes guests. his father Wilbur Mauck Jr answers and honors J. J. Foster the agriculture instructor for his work.

Front Royal Father and Son Future Farmers of America Methodist Church Wilbur Mauck J. J. Foster

Randolph Macon A. Defeats Fishburne M A in 8 to 4 win

Randolph Macon Academy upset Fishburne Military Academy in an eight to four victory at Wood Stock. Pitchers Gregory and Stokes worked for the home team with Phelps on the mound for the visitors. Warren County High lost to Woodstock High nine to four in Woodstock. The local high school squad travels to Williamsport on Tuesday to face the Williamsport team.

Front Royal Randolph Macon Academy Fishburne Military Academy Gregory Stokes Phelps Cam Warren County High School Woodstock High School Woodstock Williamsport

May Vehicle Inspections Urged Across Virginia

Richmond Virginia April 30 Governor Peery issues a proclamation requiring all motor vehicles registered in Virginia to be inspected in May. 1,200 inspection stations will begin operations May 1 to prevent accidents, with emphasis on driver responsibility and proper headlight alignment. Rhodes notes inspections aim to reduce unsafe cars and congestion at month-end.

Richmond John Q. Rhodes, Jr Division of Motor Vehicles Peery Virginia Rhodes

Correction: Apple Blossom Fund listing credits W B Snider and Son

A yesterday published Apple Blossom Festival Fund list should credit W B Snider and Son with 20 dollars instead of 5. The correction follows a misprint in the contribution totals.

Apple Blossom Festival Fund W. B. Snider and Son

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