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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1936

Page

7

Old Mr. Grove Delivers Strong Start for Red Sox in 1930s Style Win

Moses Grove dominated the White Sox with four hits in a 9-0 victory marking his seventh win and fourth shutout this season. Alvin Crowder also pitched well in his return as the Tigers beat the Senators 7-1 and Carl Hubbell sparked the Giants to an 8th straight win over the Pirates.

Orlo Robertson Moses Grove Athletics White Sox Geason Ashington

Big League Games Seen at a Glance

Detroit Tigers beat Washington 7 to 1 behind Alvin Crowder five hits by Crowder gains first win of the season. Reds top Dodgers 9 to 6 on eleven hits led by Bill Campbell who drove in two in the first inning. Giants beat Pirates 4 to 2 as Ott and Leslie homer. Grove blanks White Sox 2 to 0 in a four hit duel. Cards top Phillies 11 to 6 with Medwick two on base triple and Mize homer. Cubs defeat Bees 7 to 2 behind Tex Carlton in delayed opener.

Cardinals Giants Phillies Tex Carleton Bees Cubs Pirates Carleton Bob Grove Red Sox White Sox Vernon Kennedy Augie Galan Johnny Mize Pepper Martin Mize Alvin Crowder Tigers Senators Detroit Detroit Tigers Washington Pete Appleton Weaver Crowder Kress REDS Dodgers Brooklyn Cincinnati Reds Brooklyn Dodgers Bill Campbell New York New York Giants Pittsburgh Pirates Mel Ott Sam Leslie Arky Vaughan Grove Blanks Philadelphia St. Louis Cardinals Medwick Whitney

Governor names two dentists to State Board of Dental Examiners

Richmond May 19 Governor Peery announced the re appointment of Dr H L Smith of Charlottesville and Dr W N Hodgkin of Warrenton to the State Board of Dental Examiners for three year terms.

Richmond Peery H. L. Smith Charlottesville W. N. Hodgkin Warrenton State Board of Dental Examiners

Bi-State Golf Match Results From Purcellville

Winchester Golf Club players scored in the Bi-State League match at Purcellville with totals listed for Weems Hayley Stone Goss Cooper Arnold Fowle Fay Fay Kern Glaize. Winchester and Martinsburg tied for third, Alexandria was second, Purcellville first with a total of 3642.

Winchester Golf Club Purcellville Donald Weems Jack Hayley Ed. Stone E. C. Goss Clark Cooper Lester D. Arnold Philip Fowle Logan Fay Harry Kern Fred Glaize Winchester Martinsburg Alexandria

Softball Opens With Health Club and National Fruit Victories

The softball season opened with two seven inning games won by the Health Club 8 to 7 over the Elks and National Fruit 17 to 14 over the Men's Athletic Club. Anderson homered for the Health Club with Sargents catching for the Health Club and Stine pitching for the Elks. Lake pitched for National Fruit with Whitney catching, while Simpson pitched for the Men's A. C. with Boyer catching. Evening games slated for 6:15 p.m. start barring wet grounds.

Health Club National Fruit Company The Elks Anderson Spaid Sargent Stine Jim Anderson National Fruit Men’s Athletic Club National Fruit Lake Whitney A. C Simpson Boyer

Old Boston Leads Hunt For Fugitives In Oklahoma

Fresh officers and bloodhounds hunted the brushy mountains near Clayton for Claude Beavers the penitentiary breakout leader. Possemen expect capture within hours as Beavers vows not to surrender. Old Boston the veteran tracking dog led the posse in the search. Beavers is one of three inmates still at large after last week’s break which killed a brickyard foreman and wounded a guard. No clues to Julius Bohannon or A C McArthur.

Mcalester Okla Clayton Claude Beavers Oklahoma Old Boston Beavers Julius Bohannon A. C. McArthur

Park Standing Shows Park Visitors Lead With Won Lost

Park standings list Martinsburg 9 4, Millwood A C 4 8, Front Royal 4 11, Valley A S 5 29. Won 3, Lost 1 percentage .750.

Martinsburg Millwood A. C Front Royal Valley A. S

Knowledge of opponent plans aids contract feasibility

A bridge hand from 4 Hearts where South played and East doubled as a smoke screen. The auction and card layout show the defense guessing partner's play. Safely, the text highlights how anticipation and a turn by East supported by the double influenced the contract.

South East

Bridge hand leads and diamond ruff end in overtrick risk

In a non vulnerable bridge contest, South bid 1 Heart to 4 Hearts doubled by East. The opening lead was King of spades and a club, declarer won with dummy’s King, ruffed a third diamond, and played the Queen of spades. Declarer later discarded a club while defenders gained two tricks. at cycle six West is warned not to lead.

South Declarer West East

Declarer’s 5 odd tricks in 1848 Q 4Qd play

The commentary analyzes a bridge hand from 1848 Q 4Qd where declarer aims for five odd tricks. By ruffing spades, managing diamonds and hearts, and timing a club lead from dummy, declarer can neutralize East’s ruffing threats and maximize trumps. West’s play after a spade trick affects defense, but careful line yields five or more tricks depending on East’s discards.

This Jiffy Knit Has What It Takes

A fashion brief describes a dainty lacy jiffy knit blouse and plain knitted skirt in pattern 5330. The blouse is worked on large needles with the same stitch, requires four balls of Shetland floss and a day’s time. Send 15 cents to Winchester Evening Star for the full pattern and material requirements.

Winchester Evening Star Household Arts Dept 14Th Street New York

Barbara Bell Pattern No 1887 Spring Ensemble Ad

Barbara Bell pattern No 1887 B offers a jacket dress ensemble in linen with striped or printed jacket over a white or pastel frock. Sizes 12 through 20 with busts 30 to 38 inches. size 16 needs 3 1/2 yards of 39 inch material for dress and 2 1/2 yards for jacket. Send 15c for pattern book. Tomorrow: Youthful cover-all for busy days.

Barbara Bell

Valley Counties Lead Virginia In Poultry Raising

Virginia farms reported 178 948 chickens on hand as of January 1 1935 with Rockingham Augusta Shenandoah leading in numbers. Four counties Augusta Fairfax Shenandoah Rockingham produced over 1 000 000 dozens of eggs. Virginia's 1934 egg production reached 45 067 459 dozen and 16 517 441 chicks raised.

Virginia Census Bureau Rockingham Augusta Shenandoah Fairfax Eny

Year For Shooting

STAUNTON VA May 19. Harrison Bell, a Staunton resident, is linked to a shooting case. Police report details are incomplete in the surviving copy of the dispatch. Further investigation is expected to determine charges and motive.

Staunton, Va Harrison Bell

Man sentenced after shooting at Staunton police

Charged with shooting at two Staunton policemen who sought to arrest him Sunday, the man was sentenced to twelve months in prison after a police court hearing.

Staunton

Starhemberg Told To Be Patient

Rome May 19 Prince Ernst Von Starhemberg ousted Austrian vice chancellor postponed his departure after a Mussolini visit. An informed source said the Duce advised him not to provoke internal strife. The prince, removed by Schuschnigg, will fly to Venice tomorrow for several days.

Rome Ernst von Starhemberg Austria Mussolini Tr Duce Miet Kurt Schuschnigg Venice

Lifts Virginia REA Suspension

Rural electrification administrator Morris L. Cooke announced the suspension of REA activities in Virginia is lifted. A conference with REA officials and the Virginia Corporation Commission in Rich mond followed the order to resume operations in the state.

Washington Morris L. Cooke REA Virginia Virginia Corporation Commission Rich

Rural Electrification Efforts Highlighted in State Discussion

A fragment notes ongoing efforts toward rural electrification in the state and references related discussions and priorities. The brief hints at a focus on expansion, infrastructure needs, and potential timelines without detailing specific programs.

United States to Aid China in Stabilizing Currency

In Washington on May 19, Secretary Morgenthau announced a bilateral agreement with China. The United States Treasury will make substantial silver purchases from China as part of efforts to stabilize China's currency.

Washington United States China Morgenthau United States Treasury

New Way Of Stealing Gag

Tampa reports a night prowler in Hyde Park using a gas tank theft to drain fuel into a bucket. The method, described as the meanest thief, involves pan handling a tank and diverting gasoline. Authorities note the unusual tactic and warn residents to secure vehicles and tanks.

Tampa Fla Hyde Park

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