Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Winchester Evening Star in Winchester, Virginia

We have 3,124,248 pages in Virginia

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 14 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1952

Page

6

Roc ca To Headline Open Air Wrestling Card At Speedway

Rocco headlines a Speedway open air wrestling card promoted by Batt at Hester Airport Speedway. The show includes Rocca defending his famed holds in a one hour time limit, Leo Don Jonathan vs Jack Dillon in a 30 minute bout, Andra Drapp vs Kola Kwanat, and Zebra Kid vs Roland Meeker in a 30 minute bout. Ticket outlets will be announced by Batt.

Hester Airport Windbrway Rocca Leo Don Jonathan Poniuar Utah Jack Dillon Andra Drapp Kola Kwanat Zebra Kid Roland Meeker Ecar Batt

Contenders Stay on Top Winning the Close Ones

Contenders such as the Giants Dodgers and Indians lead in close games as one run decisions decide many standings. The Giants edge the Dodgers and the Cubs and Reds chase in the NL while the Dodgers stay near the top in the AL. The Pirates and Nationals show uneven one run records affecting overall positions as teams eye two weeks of crucial games.

Woshington Brooklyn York Giants Giants Loccers Nats Dodgers Tne Giants Indians Pirates Wille Washington Bobby Thomson

C1ano Begins in Suspension at VCE Meet

The report notes c1ano starting in suspension at VCE with heavy rounds, as Bernie Reginfield leads in the heavyweight bout. Conn Oe dominated the third round with multiple clean hits, delivering decisive blows and securing a win.

Heavyneer Marela Bernie Reginfield Conn Evera Marctanoy

Randolph Macon Eyes Little Six Title Clip With Hampden Sydney

Randolph Macon aims to clinch the Little Six championship with a split in a doubleheader at Ashland against Hampden Sydney. Hampden Sydney, fresh after a 14-3 win over Bridgewater, threatens to deny the Jackets the crown as VMI, Richmond, and other Southern Conference games unfold.

Richmond Randolph Macon Jackets Hampden-Sydney Ashland Hugh Stephens Tigers Bengals Hampden Sydney Ace R Thanders Bill Whitley Ralph Ramer Bridgewater Jesse Grifin VMI West Virginia University of Richmond Lexington Virginia Virginia Tech Bridewater Lynchburg

Colonels Meet Capon Bridge In Yesterday's Preview

The James Wood Colonels face Capon Bridge at Rouss Park 3 15 p m tomorrow in their second meeting this year. James Wood is 5 2 this season with wins over Strasburg Harrisburg Capon Bridge and Fairfax. Capon Bridge's improved lineup could challenge the Colonels as Bradiey Driver and Ben Rogers share mound duties if needed.

James Wood Colonels Capon Bridge Rouss Park James Wood West Virginia Colonels Stanly Koontz Strasburg Harrisonburg Fairfax Warren County Bradiey Driver Koontz Ben Rogers Driver Funk Dorsey Ewing Kiine Brannon H. Hodgson Bailey Dick. Rehtshield Frederick MD. High Seano Maryland

Maglie and Garcia Lead Early Major League ERA Standings

Maglie of the Giants and Garcia of the Indians top the early ERA charts after one month. Maglie allowed seven runs in 44 innings, seven earned, for a 1.43 ERA. Garcia gave up 12 runs (seven earned) in 54 innings, a 1.17 ERA, with four wins and two losses.

NEW York «&F Sal Mielie New York Giants Mike Garcia Cleveland Indians Associated Press New Statistical Bureau Maglite Giants Garcia Maglie

What is a peppercorn in legal terms

A peppercorn is a dried berry of the black pepper plant, Piper nigrum. It was once used in deeds as a nominal rent or consideration in legal agreements.

Berryville O Sullivan Win City Softball Openers

Berryville defeated Plumly in the opener as the 1952 City League season began at Senseng Park. O Sullivan edged Royal Crown 3 to 2 with Jack Larrick allowing five hits and producing all runs in the sixth inning aided by errors and infield hits.

Senseng Park Berryville Berville Moose O'Sullivan Royal Crown Jack Larrick Tillotson Lawrence Grim Harold Pugh Lutherab Montague Bra Uoce Street Highland Avnue

Recreation Meeting Tomorrow Night

The Winchester Recreation Department holds its regular monthly meeting tomorrow at the Recreation Office in City Hall. All members are requested to attend as the election of the board chairman will be held.

Winchester Recreation Department City Hall

Tickets On Sale For Bowling Banquet

Chairman Oscar Zigle announces tickets are on sale for the annual Bowling Banquet on May 22 at 6 30 pm at the armory Health Center Bowling Alleys with participants from Ladies Commercial League Evening Star League A League and C League.

Oscar Zigle Lea Ladies Commercial League

Relaxed Stance Sparks Thomson's Best Baseball Season Yet

Bobby Thomson, the Giants third baseman, credits a crouched, close-foot stance for a dramatic rebound after a midseason slump. He explains the change improved ball tracking and timing, helping him post a .294 season and a .353 mark from July 1 onward.

Dodgers

Antony and Cleopatra children names

The children named are Cleopatra Selene, Alexander Helios, and Ptolemy Philadelphus. Cleopatra Selene later married Juba, King of Mauretania.

Mark Antony Cleopatra P. McK Alexander Helios Totupa Media Clespatra Selene Ptolemy Cleopatra Selene Juba Mauretania

Women in Banking Drive Growth in Postwar Jobs

The piece notes that by 1951 more than 200 000 women held bank jobs in the United States with many in official titles. It highlights a sharp rise in female employment in banking in recent years alongside a national MLB note of a Brooklyn Philadelphia game postponed by poor weather.

Oma

Oh Primise Me Interpolated In Robbin Hood Score

The interpolation aimed to give Jessie Barrett Davis the contralto a special solo in the Allana ale part. The note credits D S A for arranging the addition to the score.

Jessie Barrett Davis Bostonians Allana Ale

Also Mentioned on This Page

Rocco Speedway Fia Rocca Italy JO Reichler ER Tire CO Hraddock St R-M Ben Magle Steve Gromek Mack Republic We Republic Republic Oil Refining Company Garland M. Canter Thomson By Frank Eck AP News Whitey Lockman Polo Grounds Stan Musial Joe DiMaggio TOPS Plysmouth Chapman Motor CO The National League Philadelphia Pet New York Chicago Cincinnat St. Louis Boston Pittsburgh Cleveland St Louis New York Il Il Detroit Winchester News Loudoun Winchester Furniture South Main St Tait Exikra Miller’'S Hardware and Household Supplies N. Loudoun St Chevrolet Chevrolet Sales CO Loudoun St Winchester
Search Courier

Search the Winchester Evening Star Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Winchester Evening Star?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication