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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1941

Page

5

Dizzy Dean Takes New Cubs Role While Fights Highlight Roundup

New York May 19 Dizzy Dean struggles as Cubs coach amid light banter with Cholly Grimm. The notes mention Lew Jenkins needing plastic surgery from Dr Bob Montgomery. Tonight's fight winners include Petey Scalzo over Phil Swick Turkey over Tony Musto and Sammy Angott over Lenny Mancini. Also reports on Pete Lewis signing with the Red Sox and various entertainment anecdotes.

New York Dizzy Dean Cubs Cholly Grimm Wilson Lew Jenkins Bob Montgomery Philadelphia T Petey Scalzo Phil Swick Waukee Turkey

Track meet ends in high jump tie among five athletes

The report notes a Big Ten track meet high jump finish tied among Don Timmerman from Wisconsin Don Smith of Northwestern Don Canham of Michigan James Ray from Chicago and Don Good from an unnamed school. Guest Star Lewis Burton of the New York Journal American is quoted.

Aries Don Timmerman Wisconsin Don Smith Northwestern Don Canham Michigan James Ray Chicago Don Good Lewis Burton N. Y

Standings In The Majors

National League results and today’s scheduled games reported by AP. Yesterday Brooklyn lost to Chicago while Chicago and Cincinnati won. Probable pitchers: Casey vs Passeau, Hubbell vs Butcher, Salvo vs Vander Meer.

Brooklyn Chicago Casey Passeau New York Pittsburgh Hubbell Butcher Boston Cincinnati Salvo Vander Meer

Baseball Scores and Schedule from Yesterday

In the American League yesterday Chicago defeated Washington 10 to 5, New York beat St. Louis 12 to 2, Philadelphia won 10 to 3 over Cleveland, and Detroit edged Boston 6 to 5 in 11 innings. Tomorrow matchups include Cleveland at Philadelphia Milnar against McCrabb, St. Louis at New York Gale versus Kennedy, and Detroit at Boston Gorsica versus Dobson.

Chicago Brooklyn Cincinnati Boston St. Louis New York Pittsburgh Washington Philadelphia Cleveland Detroiit Milnar McCrabb Gale Kennedy Detroit Gorsica Dobson

Stars and Pitchers Spark Narrow MLB Wins Across Leagues

Yesterday's MLB action featured Paul Derringer seven hitter for the Reds ending a six game skid with a 4-3 win over the Braves. Taft Wright fueled the White Sox 10-5 victory over the Senators with four hits including a double. Johnny Mize delivered a bases loaded ninth inning single to beat Tom Ferrick for the Cardinals. Athletics relief pitching halted the Indians' streak. Ace Adams and Walter Brown combined for a seven inning shutout as the Giants beat the Pirates 5-4. Lefty Gomez and Joe Gordon supplied power in the Yankees 6-4 win over the Browns. French and the Cubs scattered nine hits to win despite poor support. Tigers three hit relief hurler aided Detroit past the Red Sox 6-5 at Benton Field.

Associated Press Paul Derringer Reds Ead Braves Taft Wright White Sox Senators Johnny Mize Cardinals Tom Ferrick Athletics Indians Ace Adams Walter Brown Giants Pirates Lefty Gomez Joe Gordon Yankees Browns French Cubs Dodney Benton Tigers Detroit Red Sox Chicago Pete Reiser DSS Sheaery Alker Joe Osmik Dodgers Phites Redbirds Ie Durocher Wyatt Ducky Medwick Larry French New York Giants Boston Braves Philadelphia Preacher” Dorsett Cleveland Eee Tribe Jimmy Foxx Clou al Benton

Judge Dismisses Case Over Excuses

Judge Kaufman rules the case dismissed after remarks about excuses, noting the latest excuse as the best yet. The exchange centers on a perceived signal from Seer and the judge’s reaction to the argument presented.

Take Nothing For Granted In National

Durocher and the Dodgers push in a tight pennant race as Chicago and St Louis rally. Wyatt wins for the Dodgers while Medwick drives in runs in a Chicago tilt. The Reds snap a skid, Giants extend a win streak, and the Red Sox fall to the Athletics in a day of league play.

Bill Bon Associated Press Wat Durocher Ny Dodgers Brooks Pittsburgh Wasdell

Hagerstown Bowler Triumphs in LaFollette Tournament

Hagerstown star wins LaFollette Tournament at Health Center alleys with six game total 874 the best here and near world record. He earned 50 dollars as top prize while rivals posted lower scores. Twenty bowlers competed and defending champ W Deal did not defend title.

Shenandoah Valley Pete Marsden Ene Len ‘Mawthorhe Ralph Gore Bill Downey

Lauritz Melchior Prepares for Two Month Alaska Hunt

Renowned Wagner tenor Lauritz Melchior dons a bearskin at his New York residence and sounds his Siegfried horn as he readies for a two month hunting trip in the back country of Alaska, combining stage fame with real life pursuit.

Lauritz Melchior New York Aleeka

Martha Raye Plans Third Wedding

Martha Raye’s divorce from her second husband David Rose was finalized today. The comedian said she is about to wed Neal Lang, Miami Beach hotel executive, with location and date to be announced. Her first husband was Buddy Westmore.

Hollywood Martha Raye David Rose Comedienne Neal Lang Miami Beach Fila

Afternoon News Is Late News at Star Press Time

The Star issues late afternoon edition as deadlines slip and late breaking items push back the normal press time. Editors warn readers of delayed updates and promise rapid follow up with new developments.

The Star

Unclear Names Hit Scores In Hidden Box Score

Fragmentary OCR lists players Wyatt Kimball Tamulis Owen French McCullough with Boston and Cincinnati lines and a partial box score 11 2 Tobin Sullivan Early Ber ir Manis Beringer Laanienes. Hard to parse teams and outcomes.

Wyatt, Kimball Tamulis Owen French McCullough Boston Cincinnati Tobin Sullivan Early Berir Manis Beringer Laanienes

Much Steel For Defense Drives 1941 Production Outlook

Steel survey notes 30 to 40 percent of shipments support defense needs with nearly half for direct defense and railroads and ships. It calls 1942 steel sales a key issue as 1941 demand nears exhausted. Railroads report 56,502 new freight cars on order, largest in 16 years.

New York Steel Today Association of American Railroads

Handley Track Team Faces Rained Out Cumberland Meet

CVAL meet postponed by rain at Fort Hill stadium. Handley left noon for Cumberland to compete in the 17th annual Cumberland Valley Se Association track meet with coach Otis Sargent and Hunter Maddox guiding the group. Other schools include Allegany Fort Hill Martinsburg Weel High and Hagerstown.

Fort Hill Stadium Cumberland Cumberland Valley Se Association Udges Dane Otis Sargent Hunter Maddox Allegany and Fort Hill Martinsburg Weel High Hagerstown

Park Triumphs Over Dodgers as Burch Sidelined

The Winchester Park defeated the Arlington Dodgers 6 to 3 in a late season game. Ernest Burch fractured his ankle sliding into first in the fifth inning. Starting pitcher Earl Lake went five scoreless frames before being relieved by Donald Duvall.

Winchester Park Arlington Dodgers Ernest Burch Earl Lake Donald Duvall Inscoe Dodger Park Boys Brown Hunter Luby Keller Burch Joe Swanson Reid Lunsford Park AB EK H Swanson Woaller Basch Wesciesess Mechel Acccacces Cottman Sevecsnsese & Bog We Bug LYFE Snes Cvvcetsns Gans Oem Dodgers Walker King Pronhets Xeaesen Cro Pucecesce Pembcol O _C. Brown Cub Esa Hawes Seeeven O. E Morrison Rog Ats

Veronica Lake Says She Will Return to Motherhood Next September

Actress Veronica Lake wife of John Detlie says after finishing her current film she plans to become a mother next September.

Hollywood Veronica Lake John Detlie

Pioneer Club Women to Be Honored at Golden Jubilee

Atlantic City May 19 General Federation of Women's Clubs opens its Golden Jubilee Triennial convention by honoring pioneer club women who risked ridicule to advance suffrage safety and child health. Two living pioneers per state plus a DC district are chosen for long service and notable work with three special medals awarded. Emma A. Fox of Detroit, 94, leads in parliamentary procedure. Also 54 women in 30 occupations are recognized for progress in professions arts and sciences.

Atlantic City N. Y General Federation of Women’s Clubs District of Columbia Saidie Orr Dunbar Portland Ore Emma A. Fox Detroit Fox Pioneer Federation

Notable women invited to receive special scrolls

Secretary of Labor Perkins Maud McDougall veteran Washington reporter and Dr. Mary Colley former president of Mt Holyoke College have accepted invitations to attend and receive special scrolls.

Perkins Maud McDougall Washington New Reporter Mary Colley Mt. Holyoke College

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