New York Sports Roundup Highlights Open Bets and Box News
New York reports circulate on the National Open awaiting a repeat effort by a top contender. Hank Greenberg shines with a homer and double in a camp softball game. Louis Baer fight payoff notes and Phil Rizzuto’s losses of crowd banter. Rizzuto’s teammates’ razzings and Notre Dame batting order mentions appear amid broader boxing and baseball chatter.
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New York
Maeve
Army Life
Hank Greenberg
Ed. Lewis
Corpus Chriti
Texas
Louis Baer
Kansas City
Phil Rizzuto
Philipp
Bill Stewart
Ray Pinelli
Notre Dame
Public Sale of Real Estate in Winchester and Frederick County
The executor of Michael Lillis will auction a No 600 South Braddock St Winchester Va property at 11 00 A M June 7 1941 in front of the County Court House. The sale also includes a second tract of 5 acres in Frederick County near Handley High School with an apple orchard income until sold. Cash terms. Plat and survey available after May 20 1941 at James P Reardon’s office.
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Michael Lillis
County Court House
Winchester
Braddock St
Braddock Street
Monmouth St
Michael *Illis
Elizabeth Lillis
Fred County
Corpdente
Jefferson and
Miller
Handley High School
James P. Reardon
Lefty Grove Aiming For 300th Victory Milestone
In a quick one minute interview the famed left hander Mr Lefty Grove discusses his goal of reaching 300 major league wins noting the last hundred games are the toughest.
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Lefty Grove
Scorekeeper’s Box Score From Negro Game Noted
The scorekeeper in Bummingham filed a box score for a negro ball game with a 4 30 p m game time noted in the summary.
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O. K
Bummingham
Local sports notes highlight Coffey and Virginia track stars
E R Coffey, a Winchester pro, qualified for the National Open from the Mid Atlantic area. He broke Fountain Head course records and seeks a return to the Open. Harry Fowle of Virginia earns Freshman numerals for 1941 after Handley training. Pete Himelright at Duke shows high jumping form with a six feet plus season. Berryville vs Stephens City faces Clarke County in Frederick Clarke league finale. Berryville undefeated, Frederic County with one loss. winner claims Star’s trophy and potential next season advantage.
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Coffey
Hagerstown
E. R
Winchester
Mid-Atlantic
Fountain Head
Berryville
Stephens City
Prederick County
Clarke
Steens
Squarepants Still Wins His Own Games In Giants Victory
Hubbelk, in his personal charge, won his team's first home game under the new manager as the Giants beat Boston 2 to 1. Orengo and Eddie Miller homered in the first inning before Roosevelt spoke. The game saw late drama with a bases-loaded double-play, and Hubbel singled home the winning run in the ninth.
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Hugh S. Fullerton
Associated Press
Carlen
New York Giants
Sauarepeune
Hub
Hubbel
Dick Errickson
Braves
Bill Jurges
St. Louis Cardinals
Chicago
Phillies
Philadelphia Athletics
Detroit
Cleveland Indians
A’s
Boston Red Sox
Sox
White Sox
Tribe
Bob Muncrief
Joe Grace
St. Louis Browns
Grace
New York Yankees
Washington
Red Ruffing
Joe DiMaggio
Yanks
Al Hostak To Seek Comeback In 15 Round Chicago Bout
Chicago May 28 Al Hostak the Seattle battler with the glass hands will try tonight to disprove the saying that they never come back in a 15 round middleweight bout at Chicago Stade. He is recognized middleweight champion by the National Boxing Association and faces a stiff test in the comeback bid.
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Chicago
al Hostak
Seattle
National Boxing Association
Winchester Softball League Seeks More Teams
With only four teams represented, the Winchester Softball League opened yesterday with two practice games. Oscar Nebel Virginia Woolen National Fruit and Dr Pepper express interest in playing this year. Officers will be elected Monday at 8 p m at Snag Sargents Shop as hopes rise for more natives and a full schedule. Practice slate lists Virginia Woolen versus Dr Pepper and National Fruit versus Oscar Nebel at the Park on Thursday.
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Winchester
Oscar Nebel
Virginia Woolen
National Fruit and Dr. Pepper
Snag Sargent
Dr. Pepper
National Fruit
the Park
Berryville Moves Closer To League Championship
Berryville inches toward the league title as Middletown challenges. The game featured Houghton pitching for Middletown against Berryville's defense with Potts at first and Rhoden taking center field. The day drew a large crowd with high attendance and notable performances from local players.
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Berryville
Stephens City Routs Strasburg 4-1 in non-league clash
Stephens City avenged a previous loss by defeating Strasburg 4-1 behind Harold Fawcett’s two hit complete game. Dick Horan took the loss for Strasburg as M Carbaugh and Long each had two hits for Stephens City. The win follows another revenge victory over Front Royal.
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Stephens City High School
Strasburg
Harold Fawcett
Ace Moundsman
Frederick County
Dick Horan
M. Carbaugh
Long
Stephens City
Horan
Bob Ayler
Front Royal
Warren County Boys
Good Driving Finals To Be In Richmond
Virginia state finals for the Good Drivers League will be held July 1 in Richmond. From Dearborn Michigan the league’s national headquarters announced selection of sites as thousands of boys and girls complete written and road tests on automobile safety.
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Virginia
Richmond
Dearborn
Mich
Ken Cather Faces Field at Airport Speedway Jalopy Races
Ken Cather clashes with a field of twenty five drivers at the Airport Speedway on Sunday for cash prizes. Local competitors include Jack Boyd Ray Shank Glen Hummer Allen Vincent and Robert Boyce with out of town entrants from Maryland West Virginia and Pennsylvania. Speedway operator Kermit Batt aims to curb dust on the half mile track as South End Hose Company sponsors the event with time trials at 1 pm and ten qualifying races followed by the thirty lap South End Special. If rain prevents racing the program will shift to next Sunday June 8 with free parking for patrons.
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Ken Cather
Airport Speedway
Winchester
Jack Boyd
Ray Shank
Glen Hummer
Allen Vincent
Robert Boyce
Nycum Brothers
Cumberland
Shorty Bowers
Hiancock
Bill Moreland
Paw Paw
W. Va
Jim Phillips
Purcellville
Jim Shaw
Berkeley Springs
Kermit Batt
The
South End Hose Company of
South End
Carper's Valley Wins On Forfeit Over Winchester Wholesalers
Carper's Valley claimed a 9-0 forfeit victory over Winchester Wholesalers to move to three wins in four starts. They are set to face Millwood on Sunday, June 1 at Millwood. A.A.A. notes Woodrow Wilson on the $100,000 bill.
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Carper's Valley
Winchester
Millwood
Woodrow
Boxing results from New Jersey New York and Los Angeles
In Bayonne Jonene ae outpointed Tommy Roman 8 rounds. In Brooklyn Joey Fontana outpointed Mickey Farber 8 rounds. In Los Angeles Harry Cisneros topped Johnny Bentalaeeee 7 or 8 rounds.
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Sociated Press
Jonene Ae
Bayonne
N. J
Tommy Roman
New York
Joey Fontana
Brooklyn
N. Y
Mickey Farber
Los Angeles
Harry — Cisneros
Johnny
Bentalaeeee
Philadelphia
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Phils
Jimmy Hitchcock
Auburn
Madison Square Garden
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Monte Proser
Charlotte
Os Pines Rateen Esse
Muddy Ruel
Hubbell
Giants
Boston Braves
Stephano Brothers
Philadelphia, PA
Middletown
Sof. C
Houghton
Aun
Ughton
Potts
Berry
Rhoden
R H Henson
S.-S
Eddy
Esvedeiecee
MNIT
Garret
P. Judy
Dalton
Shull
Ium
Hostak
Derick-Clarke League
Cae Geevenees
iStephens City
Middletown Boyce Sete
Aenea Ete
Pal
Seley
Saevaresee
Pepsi-Cola
Cloverdale
D. A. Gordon & Co
Main St
Forney
Conoco
U. S
Patent Office
Goodyear Tire Sale
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Goodyear
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Goodyear Tires
Goodyear Service Store
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