Roundup of sports notes and matchups from May rounds
A collage of sports items with names such as Donavan Jeffra Hagen Hartnett and others. Mentions boxing in Baltimore and Chicago baseball and golf exhibition plans mix with school and college notes including Elon College’s 20 of 21 season and Waterloo’s league stand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Considine
Bill Jem
Hall of Fame
Ton Rouge
P. Paul
Reds
Dane
Notre
Walter Hagen
Public auction sale in Star Tannery Virginia
By virtue of an execution and levy the wineheray Wossesieroc ery Corp 5S Orndorff the hin Ps will sell at public auction on premises at Star Tannery Va 10 a m Friday May 24 1940 Stock of store goods and fixture and 1 Ford pick up J W BYWATERS Sheriff of Frederick Co Va Coleman Dunn Auctioneer Terms Cash
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wineheray Wossesierocery Corp
J. W. Bywaters
Frederick Co
Coleman Dunn
PUBLIC SALE Desirable City Home in Winchester
The undersigned offers for sale at public auction in front of the Court House in Winchester at 12 o clock noon on Saturday May 25 1940 her home at No 610 East side of S Cameron Street Winchester The 25 by 80 foot lot includes a 5 room two story residence with cellar and immediate possession Terms: one third cash day of sale balance in two equal annual installments secured by deed of trust and a fire insurance policy. Duvall Dunn Auctioneers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha
Duvall & Dunn
Safety rules for water sports from Red Cross guide
An article outlines Red Cross water safety guidelines for enjoying water sports. It lists thirteen practical rules including no swimming alone, avoid unsupervised areas, wait after meals, cool off, stay near shore, avoid diving in shallow water, and safe boat limits to prevent injuries and hospital visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Africa
Baseball Roundup From Yesterday's Big Matches
Claude Passeau limited the Giants to two hits and drove in two with a double for the Cubs. Ival Geceman homered and drove in a run in the 11th to beat the Phillies. Marv Breuer and Joe DiMaggio powered the Yankees against the White Sox with five hits and a two run homer. Al Milnar held the Senators to seven hits and one run as Dolph Camilli and Babe Phelps supplied two homers for the Dodgers in their win over the Cardinals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Claude Passeau
Cubs
Giants
Ival Geceman
Reds
Phillies
Marv Breuer
Joe DiMaggio
Yankees
White Sox
al Milnar
Jeff Heath
Indians
Milnar
Senators
Heath
Dolph Camilli
Babe Phelps
Dodgers
Cardinals
Fights Last Night Qualifiers In Chicago and San Francisco
Chicago bout saw George Morelia outpoint Willie Joyce while San Francisco saw Ray defeat Verne Bybee on points. Another match in Wilkes-Barre featured Billy Speary beating Johnny Forte as Billy Farrone won a decision over Pablo in Philadelphia.
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Associated Press
Chicago
George Morelia
Mexico
Willie Joyce
Gary
Ind
San Francisco
Ray
Outpoin Verne Bybee
Brisbane
Calif
Wilkes-Barre
Billy Speary
Nanticoke
Winchester Park Backs Semi Pro Baseball Rise in Shenandoah Valley
Stone cold history notes how Sandy Baker and local fans built the first semi pro club in the Shenandoah Valley. His Winchester Park club drew interest from Staunton Harrisonburg and Woodstock and shaped northern Virginia as a diamond hotbed. In 1940 the Park prepared a schedule and hosted the Williamsport Wildcats and the Washington DC Cardinals after opening the season with Berkeley Springs and the Washington Center Markets.
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Associated
Sandy
Baker
W. A. Baker
Shenandoah Valley
Staunton
Harrisonburg
Woodstock
Northern Virginia
Winchester Park
Williamsport Wildcats
Washington, D. C
Cardinals
Berkeley Springs
Washington Center
Ben Hogan Leads After Three Rounds In Open Tourney
The Dublin Texas star Ben Hogan holds a five point lead in the Goodall and Robin Match Play Golf Tournament after three rounds. Hogan, weighing 135 pounds, with a powerful drive, shot 71 68 73 to claim the advantage over rivals Paul Bunyan and Jim Thomson.
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New.york
Ben Hogan
Dublin
Texas
Terror
Fresh Meadow
Paul Bunyan
Jim Thomson
Ben
Sam Snead
Jimmy Thomson
Bobby Lee
Hogan
Pinehurst
Greensboro
Department Store Promotes Dollar Pajamas at $1.10
Lancaster Pennsylvania May 18 report notes a department store window sign advertising dollar pajamas priced at $1.10. The bright display aimed to attract shoppers with the bargain in a local sales push.
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Lancaster
Bryarly Wins Double Bill in Local Softball Action
Bryarly teams secured both games in a double header. The boys tied 1-1 with the Miller School Juniors, while the girls defeated Miller 28-15. Highlight reel includes Miller and Bryarly home runs and solid defense across both squads.
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Bryarly
Bill Nee
Miller School
Miller
C. Luttrell
R. Anderson
Jenkins
Stotler
Shane
A Snyder
Clark
G. DeHaven
P. DeHaven
Butler
Mauck
Hepner
P. Snider
Stine
Havermale
Peacemaker
M. Te
Hoover
W. White
Red Sox to Meet Berryville in Sunnyside Return Game
Abner Johnson's Red Sox travel to Sunnyside ballpark for a 3 p m game against Berryville with Seville or Williamson pitching for the locals and Hess or Potts for Berryville The teams played 12 11 in a practice opener last week and Clarke County All Stars requested a return game
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Abner Johnson
Red Sox
Berryville
Sunnyside
Seville
Williamson
Hess
Potts
Clarke County
5th Inning Rally Delivers Stephens City Victory
Stephens City stormed past Gainesboro 9 to 4 after a decisive 5th inning scored spree. Smith began on mound for Gainesboro, Secrist and Crarbaugh contributed strong relief, while Stephens City hitters collected 15 hits led by Beard Brown and Wisecarver.
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Anastras
Gainesboro
Stephens City
Smith
Secrist
Brown
Beard
Wisecarver
Eeee Braithwaite
Bayliss
Nemerus Esboro
Triples
Richard
Ten Accused of Horse Race Bets
Ten people were charged with betting on horse races in a series of raids staged in Frederick, late and Emmitsburg. Sheriff Guy Aned said the arrests followed days of planning and all suspects were apprehended during the operation. Bonds ranged from 150 to 1000 dollars for upcoming jury trials.
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Re Ned
Bales
Frederick Sehnauffer
Guy Aned
Aes
Frederick
Lates
Emmitsburg
Yankees Survive Southpaw onslaught as Beale DiMaggio Homer
The New York Yankees topple a lefthander in a 6-1 win over Chicago as DiMaggio returns with a two run homer in the first. Cleveland routs Washington 18-1. Claude Passeau limits the Giants to two singles in a 4-0 Cubs victory.
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New York Yankees
Pbliminions
Ae Greene
Lee
Eagar Bealere DiMaggio
Cleveland Indians
Washington Senators
Claude Passeau
New York Giants
Chicago Cubs
Unclear OCR Note of Baseball Play by Passeau and Moore
Fragmentary line mentions Passeau and Moore with vague play details and hits. No clear event date team or outcome available in readable text.
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Ar Donovan
New York
Joey-Harry Jeffra Feather
Baltimore Inn
Ills
Clayton Heafner
Carolina
Goodall
Dame
Colt
Gear- Tech
Patty Stephenson
Minnelis Saber
Bergh
Patty Bergh
Minneapolis
Patty ‘Bergh
Paychek
Johnny Aychek
Red Burman
Des Aie
Bédie Simms
John Hopton
Kan- City
Kans
Rosedale
ABC
Arch Ward
Chicago Tribune
Dizzy Dean
Diz
Napoleon
Waterloo
Sheriff’s
Chapman Motor CO
Loudoun St. Winchester
Winchester
Goodyear
Chevrolet
Shenandoah Motor Co., Iné
Philadelphia
Billy Farrone
Buffalo
Ye Pablo
Potomac By-Products Co
Harpers Ferry
W. Va
W. A
Sandy” Baker
Bryarly A. Armel
Anderson
Cee
Gibbs Etree
Norman
M. Lutrell
Dove
Peer
Gruber
Pine Motor CO
New Car Sales & Service
Corner Braddock & Cecil
Corner
Main & Monmouth
S. City
Frederick-Clarke
Hens City
Dietown
Gaines
Middletown
Gore
Denny
Gens
Ls Ag
Carbaugh Cf
Sao
Passeau
Joe Moore
Billered
Handley School
Cammer Tire CO
Bickers
N. BraDdock &T
Miller’s
N. Loudoun St
Oe Olag Ashe
Nu-Blue Sunoco
Pitttsburgh
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