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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1942
Page
10
Sports notes from Hugh Fullerton Jr. touch on upcoming fights including a $25,000 bout between Bob Pastor and Harry Bot Cleveland in June. The column also covers a New Mexico high school tennis tournament, football and baseball chatter, and family connections with players and the military.
Whirlaway defeats strong field at Pimlico adding to a rising bankroll as Plain Ben Jones aims for major turf prizes. Trainer Jones targets Belmont suburban handicap, Brooklyn, and Independence Day Massachusetts handicap with the Kentucky colt poised for further earnings.
Vernon Stephens hit a three run homer with two on in the sixth to lift the Browns over the Athletics. Ernie Bonham pitched five scoreless innings to shut out the Indians for the Yankees. Bobby Doerr slugged two home runs to power the Red Sox past the White Sox. Buck Newsom delivered a one hit shutout against the Tigers for the Senators.
The piece notes Idaho Game Conservation teams will end relaxed mohair cushion work and begin patrolling their territories on horseback or on foot, signaling an imminent change in field duties.
Handley High School heads to Charlottesville to defend the Virginia Literary and Athletic League Class B crown. Seven athletes will compete including Robert Taylor in multiple events and Earl Charnock in sprint races. coach Otis Sargent notes strong rivals from Big Stone Gap Clifton Forge and Chester.
Winchester five secures second in Blue Ridge Bowling League as season ends. Hagerstown ties Frederick for second place. a $650 prize fund is distributed for top team and individuals. High team 705 by Hagerstown. Frederick high set 1935. top individuals Griffin Powell Beacht 174. Hensler 460. season averages led by Hensler 122.75 Palladino 122.60 Powell 122.54.
Ernest Edward “Tiny” Bonham of the New York Yankees emerges as the likely American League’s top pitcher after four spring wins including three shutouts. The 6 foot 2 inch right-hander defeated the Cleveland Indians 3 0, restoring New York to the AL lead following his World Series standout against the Brooklyn Dodgers. He has recovered from a back ailment and built momentum since.
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