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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1940

Page

3

Sports Roundup Highlights From May Day Projections

New York May 1 round up notes various sports topics including Bimelech at Churchill Downs, Paul Dean vs Dizzy Dean tease for Cubs at Polo Grounds, boxing 147-pound title at Pier 6 Staten Island, Wake Forest coach Walker recruiting in Morgantown, Pete Hader winless streak ending with Columbus Red Birds, Buddy Baer Nathan Mann betting at $2 windows, Yanks Champs in Washington, Joe Louis movie work, and Cubs versus Dodgers chatter with Mungo trade talk.

New York Bimelech Churchill Downs Notre Dame O'Briens Kellys N. Y Bill Terry Paul Dean Dizzy Cubs Polo Grounds Lucky Guy Louisville Buddy Baer Nathan Mann Yanks Washington Billy Conn Mike Jacobs Mike Rumson N. J

Fights Last Night By the Associated Press

Petey Scalzo knocked out Ginger Foran in New York. Lou Lombardi stopped Frankie Reese in New Jersey. Ted Lowry defeated Johnny Smith in New Bedford. Charley Gomez stopped Rinaldi in New York.

the Assotated Press New York Petey Scalzo Ginger Foran Liverpool England Jersey Lou Lombardi Jersey City Frankie Reese New Bedford Mass Ted Lowry Johnny Smith Quincy Charley Gomez Brooklyn Er Rinaldi

Spotlight On Local Sports Previewing Warrenton Gold Cup Races

The writer describes a busy pre festival schedule for Virginia Gold Cup racing coverage at Warrenton. Plans include riding along the festival, paddock observations, results from the meet, and preparing weightlifting tournament results while coordinating with the office.

Warrenton Warren Green Hotel Cromo Nathan, Mann-Buddy Baer Fellows

Baseball Stars Of Yesterday From AP Recap

Yesterday's Stars summarize performances by Tex Carlton Pete Coscarart Emil Bildilli Al Todd Gerald Alker Hugh Mulcahy Benny Warren Willis Hudlin Ken Keltner Hal Trosky John Rigney Eric McNair and others. Dodgers Browns Cubs Senators Phillies Indians White Sox highlight multi run games and standout pitching performances in wins over Reds Yankees Bees Tigers Pirates Athletics Red Sox.

Associated Press Tex Carlton Pete Coscarart Dodgers Reds Emil Bildilli Browns Yankees al Todd Cubs Bees Gerald Alker Senators Washington Tigers Hugh Mulcahy Benny Warren Phils Pirates Willis Hudlin Ken Keltner Hal Trosky Indians Hudlin Keltner Trosky Athletics John Rigney Eric McNair White Sox Red Sox

Mass Times Across Sacred Heart Front Royal and Woodstock

The Rev Fr Hannon announced Masses at Sacred Heart at 6 and 8 a m Thursday with benediction after the 8 o clock service. Masses also set for Front Royal at 8 a m and Woodstock at 10 30 a m. Friday schedules include 7 and 8 a m followed by Sacred Heart devotion.

Hannon Sacred Heart Front Royal Woodstock Devo

Gore Defeats Gainesboro Forest Win

Gore defeats Gainesboro 4 to 2 as a youthful Gainesboro pitcher allows five hits in a pitching duel. Sid Secrist relieves in the third. Gore’s hitting and defense pace the win for Frederick school, with key hits and fielding noted throughout the extended summary.

Gore Gainesboro Forest Gainesboro Oor Eid Or Frederick Sidney Secrist R H Moron Weschieve CHOWN Brown Beard Wisecarver Braithwaite Bayliss Cheis Denny Adams Oaks Perstes Sidesie

City Social And Personal Mention

Mr and Mrs M K Hutchin and Kenneth Hutchinson attend funeral of Mrs Clara Heiskill in Paw Paw West Virginia. Mr and Mrs Robert G Wilbourn of Morgantown West Virginia will visit during festival of Mr and Mrs Edward W Barr of Tennyson Avenue. Miss Judith C Gibson Mrs F Eddy and Mrs Alice Green visit Chalfonte Hadd on Hall Atlantic City New Jersey. Miss Peggy Jones of New Orleans Louisiana visits with Miss Gretchen Thomson of Miller Street. Welford Reed and George Tucker of Richmond will spend the festival weekend at Supeoully South Stewart Street.

M. K. Hutchinson Kenneth Hutchinson Mae Shirey Clara Heiskill Paw Paw W. Va Robert G. Wilbourn Morgantown Edward W. Barr Tennyson Avenue Judith C. Gibson F. Eddy Alice Green Chalfonte-Haddon Hall Atlantic City N. J Peggy Jones New Orleans Gretchen Thomson Miller Street Messrs Welford’ “Reed George Tucker Richmond South Stewart

Funeral Attendees and Visits in Martinsburg Area

A list of funeral attendees for the late Luther Carper in Martinsburg includes Edgar Carper and many Carper family members plus Clark and Foster relatives. Visitors at O D Perry’s home span Winchester, Mt Jackson, and Greenway names, with broader social visits among Martinsburg residents.

Luther Carper Martinsburg Edgar Carper Roy Grover Caper Dolly Bessie Clark Charles Clark Albert Clark Ester Carper Lloyd Carper Earl Mason Magnus Carper Emma Carper Edward Loy Annie Loy Jess Foster John Foster O. D. Perry Ralph Lamp Winchester D. D. Orbsin Mt. Jackson John Clevenger Joseph Perry Greenway

Air Stunts At Apple Blossom Festival At Winchester Airport

Three man parachute team led by George deGrange will perform mass jumps and stunts on both days of the Apple Blossom Festival at Winchester Municipal Airport starting at 10 AM. The group includes Wimpy Wiseman and Dick Hockman, with Archie Randolph and George Schecter also scheduled for exhibition flights. About 20 visiting pilots expected. naval craft to be brought from Portsmouth. Local residents visiting guests and hospital reports noted along with airport parking arrangements.

Winchester Municipal George “Santa Claus deGrange Chute Fred A. Read, Jr U. S. Navy Portsmouth

Dodgers Burn Up League With 9 Straight Victories

The Dodgers extended their winning streak to nine straight with a no hit effort from Tex Carlton in a 3-0 win over the Reds. Brooklyn pitchers have allowed only 63 hits and 14 runs in nine games as they dominate the National League.

Associated Press Destiny's Dodgers Texas Brooklyn New York Giants Tex Carlton Cincinnati

Spillman High Roller Leads New Ladies League Scores

Spillman tops in high game and high set with Cunningham and Renner close behind. McCrory dominates high team game and total pinfall as Spillman and Woolworth pursue. Mrs. Louis Price visits Chambersburg. Margaret Bean returns to Mary Baldwin College. Gladys Taylor visits Kernstown relatives.

Spillman High Roller New Ladies League Cunningham Knitting Mill Spillman McCrory Clevenger Woolworth Renner Miller Newberry Credit Bureau Margaret Bean Mary Baldwin College Mrs. E. Bean South Stewart

Potts Harts No Hitter Yesterday in Berryville Victory

Dickie Potts pitched for Shepherdstown and fanned nine but allowed three runs in a 3-2 Clarke League win over Berryville Capon Bridge. Berryville had seven hits including triples by Foots Emmart and Bob Houghton as Clarke extended its winning streak to straight games.

Middletown Boyce Middletown High Boyce High Judy Borden Joe Jenkins Brumback Garrett McCauley Carper Henson Huffman LeMarr Lineweaver Bowles Berryville Dickie Potts Shepherdstown Ville Clarke Capon Bridge Potts Emmart

Silent Prayers For Peace Observed In Dallas

At noon a one minute silent prayer for world peace was observed in Dallas. Backed by church groups and city councillors the plan would continue daily indefinitely.

Dallas

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