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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1948
Page
5
Shenandoah National Forest welcomed 3560 visitors in 914 motor vehicles through the Front Royal entrance over the weekend. Sunday saw the peak with 2258 visitors, according to park rangers checking traffic.
Thomaston Ga May 18 A 19 year old high school pitcher Hugh Radcliffe from a small town sets a world record by fanning 28 batters in a nine inning game. He has 140 strikeouts in 54 2/3 innings this year with two no hitters and two hitters. Major league scouts monitor but cannot bid until graduation.
Johnny Blatnik collected three hits in four at bats to extend a nine game hitting streak and claim the league batting lead over Tommy Holmes. Blatnik hit .438 while Boston's Holmes .435. Blix Donnelly pitched a four hitter in a 7-1 Phillies win, his fifth start and fifth complete game.
Final meeting of the Winchester softball umpires clinic is set for 8 p.m. Thursday at Recreation Department offices. Umpires and team managers from all leagues are expected to attend.
A full page of crossword clues lists across and down entries with definitions for 1 8 9 10 12 13 14 15 17 18 20 21 24 27 29 30 32 33 34 36 39 40 43 45 47 48 49 and down clues 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 18 19 21 22 23 25 26 28 35 37 38 40 41 42 44 46. The tone is puzzle utility with no answers provided.
Winchester led the Tri-State league with 77 1 2 points at home as Purcellville took 57 and Martinsburg and Frederick tied for third with 56 each. Dr Courtney Grim led Winchester with 11 1 2 points and next match is June 6 at Martinsburg.
A powerful wave at Unst Rock north of the Shetland Islands cracked a 196 foot rock formation and battered the lighthouse structure. The force bent the metal side panels and stove in a door weighing about half a ton.
Rouss park tennis courts will be ready Thursday with two courts usable now and two more by May 29. City recreation director Hugh T. Henry says the city tennis club is being reorganized for the 1948 season and membership cards will be available after tomorrow. Miss Lucille Jones will direct a high school girls tournament opening the season with plans for open and regional invitational events later. Two tennis clinics are planned for early summer for children and adult beginners.
Fire started in a neon sign on the right wing of the K. C. Miller filling station at the R 50 and 522 intersection. Firemen extinguished the blaze before 9:00 a.m. with minimal damage. insurer said coverage applies.
At very low temperatures helium becomes a liquid and develops great capillary action that causes overflow. I thank my many friends for the beautiful cards received during my recovery from my recent injury. Mrs. J. Dudley Snapp (5-18-19)
Avisco fell at home nine to seven on Sunday as Front Royal plans a road game at Frederick this weekend. A misrendering note on star shooting and a long standing Tokyo position error due to mountain gravity are mentioned.
Local notice lists Tommy D. Lockhart living at 109 North Loudoun Street with a listed phone number 7470. No additional details provided.
Hodgson and Brown Jewelry reintroduces a Gotham wrist watch giveaway for Handley High School graduates. An eight day clock at the store bears all class names. the boy whose name the hour hand stops on and the girl on which the minute hand stops will win the prizes at the graduation assembly. The contest resumes after wartime watch shortages.
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