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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1946

Page

9

Memorial Day Baseball Roundup Hits and Misses Across Leagues

Memorial Day action left most rising stars with uneven results as Cleveland’s Gromek and St Louis’ Burkhart pitched well while Borowy faltered. Wyse won a 6-2 gem over Cincinnati, but the Cubs fell 7-6 after leading 6-1. Boston, New York, and Brooklyn posted decisive wins as pitchers, lineups, and standings shifted in a tense early season stretch.

American League Detroit Washington Cleveland Philadelphia St. Louis New York Chicago Boston National League Brooklyn Cincinnati Associated Press Hal Newhouser Dave Boo Ted Wolff Senators Wyse Cincinnati Reds Twin Hill Borowy Bruins Cubs Reds Fordham Flinger Cardinals Pittsburgh Pirates Bucs Boston Red

Tigers Split With Browns After Slumping to Dodgers

The Tigers were unable to outslug the Dodgers 10 to 8 in the finale, forcing a split with the St. Louis Browns in the two game set. In Philadelphia, the Phillies won their first doubleheader of the season by defeating the Giants twice, 8-6 and 3-1.

Dodgers Tigers St. Louis Browns Philadelphia Phillies New York Giants

Condition of Walter Johnson Unchanged

Walter Johnson, 58, legendary Senators pitcher, remained in unchanged condition at Georgetown University Hospital on May 31 as he battles a brain tumor. He has been unconscious since Tuesday morning.

Washington Johnson Georgetown University Hospital Senators

Eye color distribution worldwide and in the United States

The text notes that brown eyes are the majority in white-populated countries. It states blue eyes used to predominate in the United States, but this has declined, so most children of blue-eyed parents will have brown eyes.

United States

Strength For The Day By Earl L. Douglas D C

The read unfolds reflections on the soul seeking a home as a homing pigeon returns to its base. The author ponders the birds guidance and suggests a deeper moral of seeking belonging.

Earl L. Douglas D. C

June sales directory listings announce estate and goods sales

A series of sale notices list dates: June 1 1 pm Mrs Trena Greenwalt Avenuees. June 4 10 am manager Huyett Joe Jolliffe. June 8 1 30 pm Burceto road No. 672. June 12 noon Geo 4 Wright three miles west of Steph City cattle sows pigs. June 13 10 30 am Mrs Clark Luttrell Albin household goods. June 15 10 am Mrs George Woodward 358 Loudoun St household effects.

Trena Greenwalt Huyett Joe Jolliffe Rest Burceto Road E. Riley Wright Steph City Guernsey Clark Luttrell Albin George Woodward Loudoun St

The instinct to home and destiny in a quiet sermon

The text reflects on pigeons using ear waves to return home and calls this instinct guided by the Creator. It compares animal instinct to human soul longing for a divine destiny and home, suggesting fulfillment brings contentment and peace.

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