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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1947

Page

5

Richmond and William and Mary Meet on Mooers Field

The Spiders and Indians clash on Mooers Field at Richmond to decide state collegiate and Big Six crowns. Righthander Bill Finney, undefeated ace of the Spider mound, is expected to subdue the Indians after five victories over state competition.

University of Richmond and William and Mary Mooers Richmond Bill Finney Indians Finney Spider Bob Gill

Petersons Ointment Promises Quick Pile Relief

Advertisement proclaims a million dollars spent yearly on pile remedies and touts Peters ons Ointment as soothing fast relief. Priced 35c a box or 60c for a tube with applicator, with money back if not delighted.

Peterson

Relief for stomach woes with SSS Tonic claims

Advertises SSS Tonic as a cure for poor gastric juice flow and linked symptoms. Claims lab tests prove its effectiveness, and promises improved digestion, sleep, energy, and appetite with regular use. Ends with sales pitch urging purchase of 888 Tonic from drug stores.

SSS Tonic

Indians Look To Beat Spiders For Big Six Title

The Indians must beat the Spiders 1-0 at Williamsburg to stay alive for the state collegiate and Big Six crowns. A Spiders win could still yield state honors but not sole Big Six possession with Virginia and Virginia Tech strong contenders.

Indians Spiders Williamsburg Laure Virginia Virginia Tech Richmond Ashland Syd Thrift Emory Henry Wasps Roanoke College

Visitors Share Time Across Counties In Close Knit Community

High View reports of multiple guests visiting local families over the weekend. James Williams and child of Pennsylvania spent a day with Irvin Williams. Lennis Vincent of Stephens City joined Dallas Hartley and family. William Dawson William Shuler and Hattie White visited various local households. Evelyn Greene is listed as a patient at Memorial Hospital in Winchester.

High View James Williams Pennsylvania Irvin Williams Lennis Vincent Stephens City Dallas Hartley William Dawson William Shuler Cumberland Hattie White Marvin White Chambers Greene, Jr Lester Carroll Chambers Greene Austin Glaige Leon Greene Austin Glaize Journal Orndorff Evelyn Greene Memorial Hospital Winchester

Dodgers Origin in Brooklyn Trolley Dodgers Nickname

The Brooklyn National League team acquired the nickname Dodgers around 1904 from newspaper writers. Brooklyn’s famed and intricate trolley lines earned residents the sobriquet Trolley Dodgers, later shortened to Dodgers as the club rose in prominence.

Brooklyn Dodgers

Glass backstop debut as Seals fall to Acorns

In San Francisco Seals Park a glass backstop was introduced before a 4-3 Seals loss to the Oakland Acorns in Pacific Coast League action. The 100-foot barrier, twelve feet high and built of heat tempered plate glass, spans 42 sections and allows sound to pass through gaps.

San Francisco San Francisco Seals Fey Seals Oakland Acorns Pacific Coast League

Turbine Favored in Havre De Grace Handicap Feature

Turbine holds favorite status for the Havre De Grace handicap race Saturday with a $20 000 added purse. It won yesterday by a length over Blue Yonder, who may also start in the weekend event. Two year olds foaled in Maryland compete today.

Havre DE Grace Turbine E. H. Agustus Blue Yonder Maryland

Breeders Stakes Field Set With Equibit Leading

The $5,000 breeders stakes features eight runners set to go to the post led by Equibit, a BE. K. Bryson owned colt.

Equibit BE. K. Bryson

Local Hedgesville Notes and Family Visits

Cpl. Billy Shimp returned to Scott Field Illinois after a 15 day furlough with his mother Mrs Mary Stabertean Sar dina and Mr and Mrs John Stier in Martinsburg. Several local residents visited ill Mr Hollis DeHaven.

Hedgesville W. Va Billy Shimp Scott Field Mary Saatbertean "Sardina John Steir Martinsburg Donald Shriner Frank Dove Calvin DeHaven Hollis DeHaven DeHaven John Stier Martinsboro Winchester Shirley Dove Ellaree Shade Tomahawk Christian Church Belle DeHaven Harrison Tomahawk Lawrence Shade Jennie Shade Mitchell Shade

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