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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1941
Page
5
Stephens City defeated G-Boys 12 to 1 as Henry Carbaugh held the visitors to four hits. Lee Fawcett doubled and tripled, Dan Metz doubled, and Scott Wingfield added a fourth inning double. The win moved Stephens City into second place behind Berryville, keeping them near the cellar for G-Boys.
Yesterday's results include Pittsburgh 7 New York 5 Chicago 9 Brooklyn 1 Cincinnati 9 Boston 6 Philadelphia 6 St Louis 4. St Louis leads by percentage. Today's games feature pitchers Tobin Walters Heintzelman Hoerst Hughest Erickson.
Pittsburgh May 21 Billy Conn aims for a large hometown purse when he faces Buddy Knox next Monday night. Johnny Ray notes financial strains from living costs and family care with Conn’s prior purses ranging from 10 000 to 25 000 and possibly reaching 30 000 as ticket demand grows.
Handley district hosts FFA qualifying meet with students from Handley Stephens City Strasburg Front Royal and Toms Brook. Qualifiers include Bill McIntyre Jim Huyett Oscar Bywaters Greenwalt and Denzil Fawcett plus Cather Peer and Simmons with several events concluding in early districts.
Games today feature Cleveland at Washington with Fel ler facing Chase. Detroit visits New York Rowe against Donald while St Louis plays Boston with Allen opposed by Ryba. Chicago travels to Philadelphia to face Rig ney and Marchildon in a slate of spring matchups.
Pacific Coast writers may back Dick Bartell for a managerial post. Ray Arcel could lead Warren Wilson in pro ranks this summer. Frankie Kovacs plans army service after winning the national singles. Giants renewals raise salaries for Jurges Hartnett and Adams. Armstrong begins comeback in July. Cleveland writers praise Gee Walker’s pace with the Indians. Tulsa U. seeks open football date for November 8.
Betting markets list Louis 1 to 3 to beat Conn, the shortest Joe Louis price since the Schmeling rematch. Hogan priced 5 to 1 to win the good all round robin starting tomorrow. No quotes yet on the national open. Bonura's 439 hitting boosts Minneapolis in the American Association as he trims 20 pounds to lead Millertown. Berle heads Hollywood Syndicate bid to buy the Boston Braves. Washington papers blast local boxing commissioners over the Joe Louis Buddy Baer referee issue. Do novan to be imported from New York. Montana state 1940 football squad distributes nine to the National Guard, eight to ROTC, three to the regular army and two to the air corps. Abe Simon claims no Jewish fighter has won the heavyweight crown. Max Baer Trish reference recalls. Today’s guest Lynn C Doyle discusses Philadelphia Evening Bulletin circulation.
Indian football star Emil Hauser of the Carlyle Indians and Glenn Warner era died of a heart attack in Salem. Known as Wauseeka 55 he was credited with first pulling the hidden ball trick slipping the ball under his jersey and walking toward the goal while opponents chased a decoy ball carrier.
Buffalo fighter Jackie Donovan 154 drew with Andre Jessurun 154 in last night’s card. Leonard Bennett 146 outpointed Jerry Fiorello 151 in Brooklyn while Tami Mauriello 166 stopped O Boyle 162 in Boston.
A quart of milk for the child, a pint for the adult, daily with whole grain cereals, leafy vegetables, potatoes, and citrus to ward off disease and promote good health. This diet emphasizes balanced nutrients and regular fruit intake for all ages.
Major League baseball relies on percentages to drive strategy from lineup moves to pitching changes. The piece notes teams like the Indians and Dodgers riding hot winning percentages, then cooling, with Cardinals also slipping after strong runs. It links historical champions seldom surpassing .700, and mentions Garnet as a birthstone tied to constancy.
Yesterday's Stars highlights four major league performances. Earl Johnson of the Red Sox pitched four hits to topple the Tigers to end their streak. Arky Vaughan of the Pirates homered in the seventh to seal a win over the Giants. El ll Dickey of the Yankees had three hits including a three run homer against the Browns. Frank McCormick of the Reds connected for a homer with two aboard in the ninth to beat the Braves. Thornton Lee of the White Sox delivered a six hitter to defeat the Senators. Tom Ferrick paced the Athletics on the mound.
The 1876 race ended with Hayes declared winner by one electoral vote after an electoral commission decision, defeating Tilden by a single vote.
Detroit was defeated 4 to 2 by Boston. Chicago beat Washington 5 to 2. New York won 10 to 9 against St. Louis. Philadelphia topped Cleveland 6 to 5.
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