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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1936

Page

8

Winchester Park Earns Split To Open Season

Winchester Park beat Millwood A C 6 4 on Sunday after a 9 4 loss Saturday as Bill Shores and Guy Duff traded strong pitching. Johnson led the Park with three hits Sunday while Duff fanned nine in relief to seal the win. Errors by Smith and others hampered Winchester Park in the opener.

Winchester Park Hack Wilson Blue Sox Millwood Athletic Club Bill Shores Jess Shores Baker Martinsburg Swanson Keller Carrigan Smith Kite Sox Duff Guy Duff Millwood A. C Millwood Johnson

Newsom Baffles Lefty Grove in 4-0 Washington Win

Washington defeats Boston 4 to 0 as Buck Newsom wins his fourth game and Lefty Grove loses after three shutouts. Senators rally with seven hits off Grove, while Ostermueller and Welch contribute relief. Box score notes and series result from May 10.

Washington Lefty Grove Boston Red Sox Grove Senators Welch Ostermueller Yankees Philadelphia Buck Newsom Joe Kuhel Almada Cascarella Lewis Travis Reynolds Powell Deae Kress Cee Stone

Ace Reds Pitcher Turns In A Gem of A Game

Reds ace Paul Derringer, under suspension earlier for a slide omission, returned to form with a 6-0 shutout over Pittsburgh. He allowed three hits, fanned five, while Babe Herman and Billy Myers keyed the offense. Other results: Yankees, 7 Philadelphia 2. Browns 6 Giants 2. DiMaggio homered for the Yankees.

Cinnati Reds Paul Derringer Reds Giants Derringer Pirates Pirate Babe Herman Billy Myers Herman Myers Lefty Grove Boston Red Sox Washington Senators Yawkeymen Buck Newsom Boston Detroit Tigers Cleveland Indians Tigers Boston Bees Brooklyn Dodgers Joe DiMaggio Yankees Philadelphia Athletics Cards Cubs Paul Dean New York Giants Phillies Chicago White Sox St. Louis Browns Grove DiMaggio

Chicago Dancer Obtains Divorce On Desertion Charge

Thoughtful Chicago dancer Olive Meehan 22 wins divorce from William Meehan 24 on desertion charge. She testified they married at 6 30 A M April 25 1935 in Waukegan Tl and that after breakfast in a restaurant her husband disappeared, noting he paid the check first.

Chicago Olive Meehan William Meehan Waukegan

Baseball Game Box Score Highlights

Carrigan led with base hits as Duff earned the win and Johnson took the loss. Telford stole bases while Millwood and Winchester left on base. Duff struck out 9, Johnson 3, and both pitchers had wild pitches. Umpires Hook and Green presided over a 2 hour 10 minute game.

FE Martinsby Winchester Dwan Kilmer Gregory Denton Johnson Forsythe Carrigan Shores Erwanson Keller Smith Kilmer Bradshaw Evans Stolenick Lane Martinsburg Bradshaw Butts Bradshin Bradsshaw Kite Lewis Ives Hook Perry Millwood Eeaee Toiterd Eereene Carroll C. Ieeheateee Ereeeeers Ceeeeeese Garver Wasesss Telford Duff Rhoden Hook and Green

Poultry Meets Scheduled For Wed and Thurs in Frederick

Four poultry meetings are planned in Frederick County this Wednesday and Thursday. County Agent I Fred Stine and Miss Elizbeth Farrar organize sessions with 10 am and 2 pm starts. Locations include Cross Junction Star Tannery Stephens City and west of Middletown. A Lawrence Dean from VPI Blacksburg will discuss diseases and production.

Frederick County I. Fred Stine Elizabeth Farrar Lester Dailey Cross Junctionay Harry Richard Star Tannery Paul Koenig Stephens City A. Lawrence Dean Blacksburg

North Carolina Mentor Is Busy

Chapel Hill May 11 Raymond Wolf UNC's new grid coach arrived on campus and planned two weeks of practice. He expects 13 lettermen plus reserves and sophomores to return in the fall and will implement a modified Warner system emphasizing double and single wingbacks.

Chapel Hill N. C Raymond Wolf University of North Carolina Carl Snaveley Texas Christian University

Whittington Rites Held in Strasburg

Funeral services for Durward William Whittington age 36 of Middletown were conducted yesterday afternoon at 2 30 o'clock at the Stover Funeral Home Strasburg. The Rev W A Clark pastor oversaw the rites.

Stover Strasburg Durward William Whittington Middletown W. A. Clark

Funeral of Mrs Lula Whittington at Mount Carmel Cemetery

Grace M E Church South Middletown conducted scripture readings and hymns then transported the body to Mount Carmel Cemetery for burial. Pallbearers included R L Long Emory Mathews W B Little J P Everly J C Campbell and Fred Kline. Out of town relatives attended from Washington DC including Mrs Lula Whittington widow of the deceased Mrs Dorothy Smith sister and J Frank Whittington brother.

Grace M. E. Church South Middletown Mount Carmel Cemetery R. L. Long Emory Mathews W. B. Little J. P. Everly J. C. Campbell Fred Kline Lula Whittington Dorothy Smith

Public Works Seeding Contract Bids Open May 25 1936

Procurement Division announces sealed bids in duplicate for seeding and planting at the U S P O Winchester Virginia. Bids will be opened at 10 A M May 25 1936. Drawings and specifications available from building custodian or the office of the Assistant Director of Procurement Public Works Branch.

Public Works Branch Washington, D. C Winchester Public Works W. E. Reynolds

Predicts Defeat For Tennis Stars

Sydney reports Stanley Youdale predicts the American Davis Cup team will be eliminated in the American zone final at Philadelphia by Jack Crawford Vivian McGrath and Adrian Quist. He says the Australians will then advance through Germany and likely challenge Britain at Wimbledon.

Sydney Australia Stanley Youdale Jack Crawford Vivian McGrath Adrian Quist Philadelphia Germany Trin Wimbledon

Shirley Temple in Captain January at the Palace

Shirley Temple stars in Captain January at the Palace Theatre today through Thursday with Buddy and supporting players Guy Kibbee and Slim Summ mer. A Fox News reel and a cartoon accompany the feature.

Shirley Temple Captain January Palace Theatre Shirley Buddy Guy Kibbee Slim Summer Fox News

Wife Versus Secretary stars Gable Loy Harlow at Capitol

Warner Bros. Capitol screens the modern tale of Van Sanford a rich publisher torn between his wife Linda Loy and his secretary Wil son Harlow. Clark Gable Myrna Loy Jean Harlow headline in a Clarence Brown directed drama noted as top entertainment for 1936.

Baldwin Metro,Goldwyn - Mayer Capitol Clark Gable Jean Harlow Myrha Loy Clarence Brown van Sanford Linda Myrna Loy Miss Wilson

Handley High Wins State Track Title With Baker Stars

Handley High School retained the Virginia State class B track title at Lambeth Field as Halford Baker scored 14 points leading Handley past Fredericksburg which had 13. Baker won the shot put and discus and tied for first in the 440 yard dash with Pritchard of Hopewell to set a state record.

Handley High Virginia Lambeth Field University of Dee Charlottesville Sargent Halford Baker Handley Fredericksburg Baker Pritchard Hopewell Land Valley “Athletic League Sutton Thrift University of Virginia Winchester Warriner Varina Wallo Sinai Clifton Forge Hill Norview Livingston Hoopewell Hite Hot Springs Tie Clark Trevette Glen Alen Vaught Vinton Flickinger Cowan Chester P. Ervin Oraton Corneal Bartle Overstreet William Byrd J. Dowdy High Springs Haskins Irvinington A. Jones Robertson Cy Chard Ho Fredericks Geourtie Begese D. R. Livin Livington Hat Highland Springs Ea Onealington Forge Glen Allen

Virginians Seek Berths In U S Open Qualifier

A 21 person mixed field at Lakeside Country Club Richmond seeks three district berths for the U S Open. Notable Virginians include pro Al Houghton Jack Isaacs Benny Loving and amateurs Bobby Riegel Morton McCarthy with seven Univ of Virginia players in the field. Qualifiers from 27 courses will fill 137 final spots at Baltusrol June 4 5 and 6.

Richmond Lakeside Country Club Palmer Maples Rocky Mount N. C Virginia al Houghton Virginia Beach Jack Isaacs Newport News Benny Loving Charlottesville Bobby Riegel Morton McCarthy Norfolk University of Virginia Cruickshank Baltusrol N. J

Notice to claimants of Lee R. Grim estate

All persons holding claims against or debts owed to the estate of Lee R. Grim are asked to contact F. A. Crisman, executor, at the address shown. The filing, nature of claim and settlement action are expected to proceed under probate proceedings.

Lee R. Grim F. A. Crisman Lee R. Crim

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