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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 02, 1940

Page

5

Roundup of Baseball News and Rumors From Cincinnati

A fragmented sports round up notes Reds and Tigers potential outcomes and power issues. It mentions Phil Wrigley pursuing Larry MacPhail Cubs chief role, Billy Rose shopping minor league club, Joe Engel’s showmanship, Maj Biff Jones Nebraska football praise, and Kirby Higbe sale rumors. Also references Rushin scoring two lag downs for East Croduvsville last week.

Cincinnati Buletin Reds Tigers Phil Wrigley Larry MacPhail Cubs Piatbush Billyans Red Sox Ledoor Milwaukee Joe Engel Chattanooga Cormn Maj. Biff Jones Nebraska Heinie Martin Grand Raw Mich Herald Mr. Ruth Kirby Higbe The Phils Hugh Mulcahy

Walter Briggs honored as Owner of the Year vote

Detroit sports figures weigh Walter O Briggs as Owner of the Year after pennant success. The lively discussion pits aging managers Yost Warner Warner Pop Warner against critics while Connie Mack predicts the Yankees' rise and Detroit stars attract fans in the hotel lobby.

Walter O. Briggs Detroit sHere Mr Briggs Yost Pop Warner Pop Connie Mack Yanks Connie Detroit Stars Cincinnati

Notice to creditors in the Aaron DeHaven estate

All persons having claims against or who may be indebted to the estate of Aaron DeHaven call on undersigned for settlement. Annie E. Plank is the contact. Also includes advertisement for turkey sales from Mayes and Co at 435 N. Market St with free delivery and a contact phone.

Aaron DeHaven Annie E. Plank Mayes and CO N. Market St

Notice of Agency for Zerone and Zerex Anti Rust Products

To whom it may concern June 8, 1921 Lnc. Sollenberger and Company of Winchester Virginia is appointed agent for the sale of Du Pont Zerone and Zerox Anti Rust Anti Freeze by B J DuPont de Nemours Co of Wilmington Delaware. Title to all stock remains with DuPont. Signed E I duPont de Nemours Co.

Jnc. 8 iSollenberger and Company Winchester Virginia du Pont “Zerone du Pont “Zerox B. J. duPont de Nemours and Company Wilmington Delaware E. I. duPont de Nemours and Company E. I. duPont de Nemours & Co

Curry’s Ankle Broken In Park Game

Chick Curry, Park’s outfielder, broke his ankle in two places sliding into second base in the 8th inning of the Park Blairs ton double header in Winchester. X rays at Memorial Hospital confirmed the injury and he will incur expenses for the resulting medical care.

Chick Curry Winchester Memorial Hospital Park Blairton

Harvard's Squad Is Improved By Dick Harlow's Eye

Harvard coach Dick Harlow praises a deeper Junior class and a talent surge as sophomores push into varsity spots. With Don McNicol at left halfback and Franny Lee pressured by Ray Guild, the Crimson showcase a crowded, competitive backfield and strengthened line depth.

Bill King Cambridge Mass Dick Harlow State Street Harvard Harlow Western Maryland Ioyers Crimson Don Forte Bill Barnes Johnan Loren MacKinney Don McNicol Iain Joe Gardella Mort Waldstein Bill Brown Franny Lee Yale Ray Guild Genel 4Iye Heiden Charlie Spreyer Ed Vanderer Mel Gordon

Fragmented Health Snippet on Liver Bile Awakening

A garbled OCR fragment mentions bile and liver without coherent context or clear facts. It lacks identifiable persons, places, dates, or organizations and does not convey a complete news item.

Last Ditch Series Opens With Reds Tigers Showdown

The Cincinnati Reds face the Detroit Tigers at Crosley Field with 33,000 fans expected as Ernie Lombardi and Lonnie Frey are sidelined by injuries. Hank Greenberg and Rudy York lead Detroit while Paul Derringer climbs to match the Tigers ace in a pivotal World Series start.

Cincinati Crosley Field Cincinnati Reds Detroit Tigers Tigers Paul der Fy Derringer Detroit Star Reds Detroit Hank Greenberg Rudy York Greenberg Ernie Lombardi Lombardi Frank McCormick Lonnie Frey Frey Bill McKechnie Jimmy Wilson Jimmy

Dove of peace carved from sweet potato in Maryland

Charles H. Alton of Prince Frederick dug a potato that resembled a dove with a plump breast and eyes. He calls it a dove of peace and contemplates sending it to a certain someone.

Prince Frederick, Md Charles H. Alton Prince Frederick Alton

Frozen food locker plants show rapid growth in late 1930s

A U.S. Department of Agriculture report by K. F. Warner shows the number of frozen-food locker plants rising from 1,269 in 1938 to 1,861 in 1939 and 2,870 by July 1940. Warner notes some plants may be missed, but the figures give a representative picture of growth.

K. F. Warner United States Warner

Berryville Armory to Host Local Boxing and Wrestling Carnival

Berryville Virginia promoters stage a Madison Square Garden style event with boxing bouts plus wrestling jiu jitsu and muscle exhibitions. A five man Battle Royal tops the card with prize money for the last fighter standing. Local figures Casey McFadden Starrett Settle Rogers Guest provide refereeing and the event runs from 8 to midnight at the Community Building with an overflow crowd anticipated.

Berryville Armory Berryville Mike Jacobs Madison Square Garden National Guard Doc Casey Casey Boyce High School George McFadden Tom Starrett Winchester Cop Joe Settle Boyce George Rogers Army Raymond Guest White Post

Berryville Sport Center Expands With New Rink

Berryville Va October 2 The Berryville Sport Center expands into a brick and steel complex for a roller rink and related sports. Co directors Ernest Locke Mrs Marvin Carlisle and J Raymond Levi say the building near the Berryville Horse Show grounds will cost about 7000 dollars with a 50 by 120 foot floor. Russell In Charge Leslie N Russell is building it with foundations laid now and completion planned for Halloween October 31. The arena will primarily host skating but will also host roller hockey dances boxing and civic events with seating for about 1750 spectators.

Berryville Ernest Locke Marvin Carlisle J. Raymond Levi Emporium Levi Russell Leslie N. Russell Hallowe’en Ners Hallowe’en Dedication

Big dedication planned with Halloween event

Levi says dedication will proceed if all is ready by Hallowe'en. The front of the building will house a lunchroom with fountain equipment and other facilities available, as part of the preparations.

Hallowe'en Levi

Fifteen Smart Sprinters Named for Capital Handicap

Seventeen smart sprinters were named for Laurel's $7,500 Capital Handicap in the opening program of the 25 day fall meeting. The feature race on the card showcases fast sprinters as the meet begins in Laurel Maryland.

Laurel

Widener horses head Caps field with Dr Whinny topweighted

George D Widener's Dr Whinny topweighted at 120 pounds led the Caps field with Joseph E Widener's Roman and W L Brann's Pictor close behind Roman rated one pound lighter. Dr Whinny had won seven straight Maryland races last Fall and was well backed.

Wideners Caps George D. Widener Dr. Whinny Joseph E. Widener W. L. Brann Pictor Maryland

Time limit for drafted men to apply for reemployment

The drafted man must apply for reemployment within 40 days after being released from military service.

C. D

High Individual and Team Scores From Local Meet

High individual game LaFolette Kniting Mill 153 Crowl Rouss 137 Everley Laundry 135. High individual set Licklider Schenck 381 Forney Friendship 376 Crowl 359. High team game Schenck Cheese 584 Laundry 577 Schenck 576. High team set Schenck 1 Lin Goodrich 1 693 Friendship.

LaFolette Crowl Rouss Everley Laundry Licklider Schenck Forney Friendship Schenck Cheese Schenck Lin Goodrich

Boxing Results From Last Night

The report lists several Associated Press boxing results with multiple bouts. Antonio Fernandez defeated By McDowell on points in a New York area match. Billy Sneary lost on points to Destefano in Atlantic City. Joe Sankey beat Destefano on points in Philadelphia.

Associated Press White Plains N. Y Antonio Fernandez Chile McDowell Dallas Atlantic City N. J Joe Sankey Philadelphia Er Destefano

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