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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1941
Page
5
A chaotic sports column covers baseball chatter and mock features. It mentions the Dodgers in a staged ninth inning rally, Red Barber as a soloist, Diz around longer, and various players like Joe Louis and Lou Nova in scattered references. The piece blends trivia and playful bets with humorous headlines.
Jerome Dizzy Dean, famed colorful pitcher, asks to retire then receives unconditional release and immediate rehiring as coach marking a swift end and new start in baseball.
The veteran fighter, approaching his 27th birthday this week, remains capable of delivering punishing results as he faces new challenges. The article highlights Louis's enduring power and the regard of fans and rivals for his combat skills.
National and American League standings and yesterday results are listed with teams such as Brooklyn New York Boston Chicago Cincinnati Philadelphia Pittsburgh and St Louis. Probable pitchers for today include Higbe Lanning Heintzelman Lorhman Lee Posedel Gumbert and others.
A sports brief notes a push for more night games to satisfy fans. The manager predicts a two week joint session of major leagues to consider a rule banning nocturnal tilts at home. Momentum grows as discussions include figures like Landis and Connie Mack during a celebration event.
Handley High School eyes the Cumberland Valley League crown at tomorrow’s one day invitational meet in Cumberland. Four seniors lead a squad strong in field events and distance runs, with relay hopes centered on Alleghany's strong unit.
Arlington Dodgers, described as the mad cap club of the near Washington loop, will play The Park in Winchester Sunday at 2 30 PM. Russell Potts announced the visitors lineup including Walker Brown King Carroll Beach Van Pelt Borris Hawes and pitchers Inscore or Block. The Park, improving after last Sunday 8 6 win over the Martinsburg Blue Sox, expects a strong challenge from the Dodgers.
Yesterday's stars include Bob Feller closing out a saved win for the Indians over the Red Sox with a ninth inning bases loaded jam. Bill Knickerbocker and Myril Hoag each had four hits for the White Sox in a win over former Yankee teammates. Denny O'Gatehouse pitched a one run game for the Browns against the Senators. Hal Schumacher limited the Giants to six hits in a 2 to 1 victory over the Cubs. Lloyd Waner contributed three hits for the Braves as a substitute in an outfield role in their triumph over Carolina. Hal Newhouser tossed a seven hit victory for the Tigers over the Athletics. Tom Livingston delivered a pinch single to score two runs in the ninth for the Phillies against the Reds.
In Wilkes Barre Pennsylvania Corporal Mike Raffa 127 Pittsburgh edged Billy Speary 127 Nanticoe 12 in a last night boxing match reported by the Associated Press.
The Chicago White Sox, using castoffs like Joe Kuhel Taft Wright and Myril Hoag, surge near second place as they thrash the Yankees 13 1 behind nine hit pitching by Ed Smith and celebrate Jimmy Dykes final retirement from active play. Other league results include Feller closing for Cleveland in a 6 4 win over Boston and Dennis Galehouse dominating for St Louis in a 17 0 rout of Washington.
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