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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1939
Page
3
At Pimlico Baltimore a large sale of colts drew dealer and buyer interest. The minister named as buyer paid $150 for Bell of Govans from Campfire Pixy line and Peter Pan property Noah Gill. Other lots like Queen 2d by Apron Indian and Captivation appeared but prices not listed.
Detroit trades Vernon Kennedy and four others for Buck New Home Roy Bell and Ralph Kress join the Tigers lineup as they sweep St. Louis 14 4 and 7 4. Hank Greenberg and Rudy York power the wins while Detroit climbs from cellar. Red Ruffing Bob Feller Carl Hubbell and Lou Fette shine in other AL NL games.
The Winches ter Cubs defeated Stephens City 10 to 4 at Stephens City High School diamond. Eldon Spaid hurled a stellar game with 18 strikeouts and only 3 hits allowed. Brumback struggled for Stephens City as Grim led the Cubs with four hits including a home run. A large crowd witnessed the matchup.
Winchester All-Stars lost 5 to 1 in an exhibition at the fairground. U S R Semi-Pro pitchers Wilson and Pope held the batters to five hits, with Matthew collecting three of U S R's five hits and Ashwood two singles for the All-Stars.
New York May 15 radio note salutes WEAF NBC as Rudy Vallee nears a landmark five hundred broadcasts since October 1929. The feature celebrates Vallee with alumni Edgar Bergen Charlie McCarthy and Frances Langford plus guest listings from WEAF NBC WABC WJZ and CBS schedules and upcoming programs and guest speakers.
Prince George A C defeats Winchester Park 13 to 5 in 11 innings. Dainsmead and Weyford lead PGAC with doubles while Davis collects four hits in five trips. Duvall pitched until the eleventh and was charged with the loss after relief by Cooley failed to stop the Marylanders.
Welfare authorities relief recipients and grocers prepare the first test distribution of surplus foods by orange and blue stamps. The plan aims to boost purchase of butter eggs flour citrus beans and cornmeal while attracting cash customers by prominent displays in stores.
The Winchester softball league lists this week’s practice games at Sunnyside. Elks versus Va. Woolen, United Food against J. B. of Tr., Elks against Dr. Pepper, J. B. of T. versus Dr. Pepper, and Va. Woolen versus United Food. Ralph Hardy, league secretary, hopes the official season starts around June 1.
Sports round up notes boxers Conn Bettina Apostoli and Krieger Hosak Armstrong Roderick Greb reference Feud between Prothro Dressen Mack calls for night baseball Wills Moody TV firsts and college match Princeton Columbia plan. Bergen County skating prodigy at 22 shines amid youth and injury cards from Stratton.
Brooklyn Eagle notes surprising Dodgers progress with stand in the NL race as figures like Bill McKechnie and Bill Terry weigh in. Comments touch on improved play, boxing retirements, Phillies perceived strength, and a Hollywood detour story involving Helen Vinson.
Charlie Brooks of New London Connecticut is the eldest of 13 children and began a career in golf as a young player. The article notes his rise as a golf pro in the city, highlighting family roots and early training.
Sixty yards of cotton cloth is the per capita amount consumed each year in the United States mainly for sheets and other household furnishings.
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