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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1940

Page

5

Frisch Eyes Owen and Pirates Face a Inconclusive Season Outlook

New York sports notes mix baseball and golf chatter. Frankie Frisch hopes Mickey Owen helps the Pirates reach first division, otherwise they may stay near the cellar. Tom mix includes Joe Gould Mike Jacobs suit chatter and various league batting hints.

New York Frankie Frisch Mickey Owen Pirates Paul Bunyan Columbia U Goodall Joe Gould Mike Jacobs

Phillies and Cardinals Set for May 14 Showdown

A historical note recalls that two months ago discussions mentioned a May 14 game between the Philadelphia Phillies and St. Louis Cardinals. The source fragment confirms the planned matchup but lacks further schedule or outcomes.

Phillies Cardinals

Buccaneers Stifle Phillies in Dominant Showing

The Buccaneers overwhelm the Phillies with a strong defensive effort and timely hitting, seizing control early and maintaining lead throughout. Key plays and standout performances push the visitors to a clear victory.

Baltimore's Cinderella Man Jeffra Eyes Double Crown Return

Baltimore boxer Harry Jeffra, a two division champ seeking a featherweight title, trains toward a May 20 bout at the Baltimore Coliseum. He rose from bantamweight glory after a tough clash with Archibald and Escobar, aiming to become Baltimore’s first to hold two titles.

Baltimore Braddock Harry Jeffra Jeffra Archibald Washington Nation Boxing Association Sixto Escobar Escobar New York Ringsiders Harry Baltimore Coliseum

Practice Resumed By The Park Nine

Members of the Park Association baseball club are reminded by Coach Sandy Baker of two tough games this weekend. Practice will be held this day and Sunday the Heurich Brewers from Washington DC will travel to face the locals in a district championship clash.

The Park Association Baseball Club Sandy Baker Washington, D. C Heurich Brewers

Baseball Roundup: Mulcahy and Players Lead Wins

Yesterday's scores show Hugh Mulcahy blanking the Cardinals 4-0 on nine hits with three RBIs. Elbie Fletcher hit a bases loaded homer to end the Giants streak. Gee Walker drove in two with a sixth inning homer for the Senators. Jimmie Foxx slugged two homers for the Red Sox in a win over the White Sox. Tot Presswell pitched 13 innings for the Dodgers as they beat the Reds. Meese delivered a two run ninth to beat the Indians 9-7.

Associated Press Hugh Mulcahy Phillies Cardinals Elbie Fletcher Pirates Giants Gee Walker Senators Tigers Jimmie Foxx Red Sox Boston White Sox Tot Presswell Dodgers Reds Brooklyn Ahe Panes Meese Indians

Handley Faces Strong Challenge in C. V. A. L Title Defense

Handley High eyes a tough defense of the C. V. A. L title at the 40 meet this Saturday at the local stadium. Allegany stands as top contender while four other league schools present stronger squads than usual. The 16th annual meet follows Handley’s recent state meet showing and Green’s disappointing finish in high jump and the half mile.

Handley High Charlottesville Green Bobby Green

Handley Track Captain Is Charles Smith Of Handley

Charles Smith, senior and one of two lettermen, was elected 1940 captain of the Handley track team at a brief meeting before yesterday practice. He competes in the 100 and 220 yard dashes and is son of Mr and Mrs Guy Smith of near Albin. Allegany and Hagerstown loom strong as rivals with Martinsburg and Fort Hill also vying for the title as coaches warn of a tough meet ahead.

Charles Smith Handley Guy Smith Albin Harold Anderson Allegany Maryland Hagerstown Fort Hill Martinsburg Otis Sargent Hunter Maddox Charlottesville Oscar Bywaters Bobby Taylor Jim Gaffney Maryland Hills Lace John Cobourne Handley and Hill

Kernstown Routs Mt. Airy Team

Kernstown softball squad dominated Mt. Airy with a 35 to 6 victory yesterday. Kernstown amassed 44 hits and 8 home runs led by Stine Grove Spillmann Lamp and Dunn. Mt. Airy lineup featured Jenkins Hestle Snapp Fox Shelly Malone and Shelly among others.

Kernstown Spa Vane An Hee Buddy Stine Richard Grove Willard Spillmann Bob Lamp Wilde Dunn Hills Dharles Jesse Donald Ray White Raymond White Douglas Ritter Paul Sagen Pa Collins Eugene Snapp Mr. Airy Shelly Robert Jenkins Hollis Hestle Vernon Fox Carlton Snapp Arthur Fox Melvin Fawcett David Malone Fred Fox James Shelly

Dodgers Rally Past Reds In Thirteen To Top NL

Dodgers beat the Cincinnati Reds 6-5 in thirteen innings to reclaim first in the National League. Boston outlasted Chicago 6-5 after extra innings as Cleveland fell 9-7 to Philadelphia. Washington topped Detroit 4-2 with a two-run homer by Gerald Walker. Pirates crushed Giants 17-2 ending New York’s six-game streak. Phillies shut out the Cardinals 4-0 as Mulcahy faltered for St Louis.

Cincinnati Reds Flatbush Boston Red Sox Chicago Cleveland Indians Philadelphia Athletics Gerald Walker Washington Detroit Tigers Senators Dutch Leonard Pittsburgh Pirates New York Giants Terrymen Cliff Melton Philadelphia Phillies Cardinals Hugh Mulcahy Redbirds New York St. Louis Steeeee Tenn Cleveland Philadel Eeteee Eeeae Ater Breuer Bildilli Boston Bagby Dietrich Detroit Hudson Newsom Philadelphia Dean Milnar

Kauffman School Wins Three Softball Games

Kauffman School swept Branson Brucetown in a trio of contests with a 41-29 win. Mrs. Raymond Perrine led a return game victory 35-24 for Kauffman. Brucetown fell 69-42 to Kauffman. umpires were Christian Ebersole Charles Dietz and Harry Ebert Jr.

Branson Brucetown Kauffman Raymond Perrine Mary Elizabeth Ebert Christian Ebersole Charles Dietz Harry Ebert, Jr

Fights Last Night New York Bout Ends in Technical Decision

In New York Josey Iannotti stopped Paul Lee in the fourth round at Comiskey. The bout featured Iannotti, a 127 pounder from New York, defeating Lee, a 126 pounder from Indianapolis, with a late knockout attempt. Marino of Baltimore recorded a similar result at another venue.

Associated Press New York Josey Iannotti Paul Lee Indianapolis Et Oe Comiskey Awe Marino Baltimore

Stephens City Edges Middletown In Last-Inning Rally

In a dramatic afternoon game Stephens City rallied for seven runs in the seventh to beat Middletown 9 to 8. Middletown led 7 2 and 4 3 into the final inning but errors and timely hits by Stephens City turned the tide at aainesbury garo field. Richard the Stephens City catcher had four doubles and Brumback collected a triple double and single for Middletown with Carper adding three hits in four at bats.

Stephens City Middletown Stephens Ainesbury Garo Boyce Denis Hoover Richard Brumback Carper

Bowling Banquet for Three Leagues Set for Tomorrow

More than 250 members and guests from leagues A and B in the men's division and the Star Ladies in the women's division will attend the second annual joint banquet tomorrow at 6 30 PM at the George Washington Hotel. Committee members include Jimmy Yates Frank Gearing Jack Crowl Clay Manuel and Mrs Ralph Hann with C Ridgely White as toast master Bob Riley and his Orchestra will play. Mayor C R Anderson will speak followed by trophy and award presentations. The Historic City Four will sing and lead group songs.

George Washington Hotel Jimmy Yates Frank Gearing Jack Crowl Clay Manuel Ralph Hann C. R. Anderson

Major League Standings and Yesterday's Results

Yesterday's results show Philadelphia defeating St Louis 4 to 0 and Pittsburgh beating New York 7 to 2. Brooklyn edged Cincinnati 6 to 5 in 13 innings. Today Cincinnati faces Brooklyn with Thomps on and Wyatt as pitchers, while Pittsburgh plays New York and St Louis meets Philadelphia.

Chicago Boston Philadelphia St Louis Pittsburgh New York Brooklyn Cincinnati Thompson Wyatt Brown Hubber St. Louis Lanier Higbe French Strincevich W. L. Pet

Handley Girls Compete In Star League Matchups

The report lists Northern Virginia Power Company in League A Bell Colleges in League B and the Handley girls in the Star league as part of the regional competition lineup.

Son Northern Virginia Power Company Bell Colches The Handley Girls

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