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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1934

Page

10

Park Loses Second Straight to Staunton Military Academy

Winchester Park fell 4 to 2 to Staunton Military Academy in a Memorial Day matchup at Park diamond. Howie limited Park to three hits with five strikeouts for S M A, while Duff fanned 11 and allowed eight hits for the cadets. Dey and Schenkled each had two hits for S M A, Lake collected two Park hits. Park committed four errors to seven by the cadets.

Winchester Park Association Staunton Military Academy Park Winchester Staunton Howie S.M. A Duff

Blue Sox Beat White Post In Turned Battle Of Hits

The Blue Sox defeated White Post 8 to 7 in a slugging free-for-all at Shine's Park on the Shenandoah river. Pitcher Donald Patton starred for Blue Sox in the first outing of the season, backed by strong team support as both sides combined for about 100 hits. The Blue Sox set Sunday match against Bruce Town at the river diamond, with all welcome.

Blue Sox White Post Donald Patton Shine’s Park Shenandoah River Brucetown River Diamond

Ambassadors Havana Home Hit By Unidentified Assailants

U S ambassador to Cuba Jefferson Caffery escaped a gun attack on his Havana residence as Cuban police disclosed a plot to assassinate him and damage American property in Cuba. A soldier was seriously wounded in the shooting amid rising tensions between the two nations.

Jefferson Caffery U. S Cuba Havana Caffery

Baseball Declared Best Game in the World by Dr Clendening

Dr Logan Clendening extols baseball as the healthful best game, praising its speed grace and accuracy while warning about minor finger fractures and glass arm injuries among pitchers. He notes catchers with finger fractures may not require splints and advertises six pamphlets for 10 cents each through the paper.

Clendening Logan Clendening

Cunningham Wins Speedway Race At Indianapolis

Cunningham wins the 1933 Indianapolis 500 in 4 hours 46 minutes 5.21 seconds at 104.865 mph. Mauri Rose finishes second with Lou Moore third as 135000 spectators watch the 5500 mile race one mile margin. Cummings earns about $40,000 plus lap prizes totaling $1,525. Three minor crashes occur with no major injuries. George Bailey suffers a broken wrist after his car vaults the wall.

Bill Cummings Indianapolis Mauri Rose Dayton Cummings Rose Lou Moore Los Angeles Louis Meyer South Gate Calif George Bailey Detroit Bailey

Vacation Bible School Planned by First Baptist Church

The First Baptist Church will run a daily vacation Bible School from June 18 to 29, its first such program. Varina Elliott of the Virginia State Baptist Sunday School Board will arrive June 16 and oversee both the day school for all ages and a two week teachers training school. Sessions run 9 to 12 each morning with evening classes for the training school.

First Baptist Church Varina Elliott Virginia State Baptist Sunday School Board Miss Elliott

Cat and Dog Teeth Shaped for Hunting Not Eating

The text notes teeth of the cat and dog are arranged like strong jaws designed to tear rather than grind, with digestion taking place in the stomach.

Strong Clubs Set For Weekend Millwood Park Games

The Millwood Athletic Club meets the Park Club Saturday afternoon and Capitol Transit Club of Washington faces Park on Sunday. Both games are expected to draw large crowds as Millwood and Transit are rated highly. Managers Estep and Grobbs may start Hook for Millwood while Custard of Capital Transit promises a top pitcher against Park.

Millwood Athletic Club Park Millwood Capitol Transit Club Washington Transit Club Estep and Grobbs Hook Custard Capital Transit Wash Nance

Local Market Report Highlights Daily Prices and Totals

Market notes show shelled corn at 1.40 to 1.45 for various weights and forms. Dairy feeds range around 1.45 to 1.75 with mixes and meal options listed. Live stock values include hogs, heifers, and butterfat figures, while local wholesale figures cover grain products and screenings.

WTAIL

Life Expectancy in Ancient Rome Averages Eighteen

A study suggests Romans under imperial rule averaged eighteen years of age. The piece argues social abuses require justice and humanity to improve.

Rome

Post Office on Mountain See No Danger

There is a post office of Fui yama, Japan, on Japan's historic, mountain. The theory that the sun will some days undergo destructive expansion has been upset by scientists.

Fuiyama Japan

UR YESTERDAYS In Lillian Russell’s Stage Curves Gilded America

A nostalgic note recalls Lillian Russell’s era as she graced American stages with renowned curves, transforming the look of theatrical beauty during her heyday.

Lillian Russell America Lillian Clinton, To Tony Pastor New York City

Don’t Gamble on Tires Warns of Blowout Danger

A warning urges drivers to use tires with Life Saver Golden Ply to resist heat, prevent blistering, and stop blowouts before they start. The copy touts Goodrich Safety Silvertown tires as protecting cars and nerves from sudden tire failures caused by heat and wear.

Goodrich Silvertown

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