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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1931
Page
6
Pepper Martin arrives to fanfare after a 3-2 Cardinals lead in the World Series. He has tied the series record with 12 hits, 4 doubles, a home run, 19 bases, 5 RBIs, and 5 runs, leaving Athletics puzzled about how to pitch to him.
Pepper Martin, rookie of the Cardinals, nears six World Series records as he ties two all time marks with 12 hits and four RBIs in game five. He also nears records for four stolen bases four doubles and 19 total bases, chasing past figures set by Ruth Hafey and others.
Sun Beau ends a storied career after winning the Hawthorne Gold Cup for the third time, bringing his career earnings to 376 744 and retiring while the Beau of Binghamton also set a track record. Mate finished a length and a half back as the famed Kilmer stable seals its legend with Sun Beau.
Randolph Shields of Washington and Lee University upset two opponents in the Middle Atlantic Intercollegiate Tennis Tournament at White Sulphur Springs New York before losing in the semi finals to Wilmer Hines of the University of North Carolina. Hines won 6 2 6 0 6 2 in the Greenbrier Courts match.
Handley High School prepares for the Cumberland Valley Athletic League opener against Waynesboro at Handley Stadium tomorrow at 2 30. Coach Parsons musters a near full lineup except for Ring with a sprained ankle as McKinley Tech and Harrisonburg results frame the Judges season.
Millwood and Clarke County meet Bunker Hill West Virginia on Lambert's Field Millwood Sunday at 2 30 pm to decide the two of three game series. Clarke County and West Virginians each won once this year with Millwood coming off a decisive win over Winchester All Stars drawing more than 1000 fans.
A Buffalo News quotation notes that people feel happier in disaster and expect storms after sunny spells. It contrasts pleasure with anticipation of adversity and suggests a paradox in human mood patterns.
Under the last will of Mrs. Minerva Wilson dated October 28 1926 the executor offers for public auction at Winchester Court House at noon on Saturday November 7 1931 the property at No 406 West Highland Avenue Winchester Virginia. The 41 foot frontage runs 150 feet to an alley and includes a seven room house and out-buildings. Terms: one third cash sale day, balance in two annual installments with two purchaser bonds due in one and two years secured by deed of trust and fire policy. M L Heatwo lk executor. A G Swanson auctioneer.
A remark from Ma con Telegraph criticizes a quick trigger response after viewing a moving picture. The piece argues the shooter should have stayed to study documented plans intended to save the cotton farmer, warning against extreme action.
Under a 1924 deed of trust Horace C Browne and successors will sell at public auction in Winchester Virginia at 11:00 A M on Saturday November 7 1931. The lot on the north side of West Clifford Street conveyed to Browne by Glaize and Carter is improved by a dwelling. One third cash sale day with balance due in one and two years secured by deed of trust and bonds and fire insurance required. R Gray Williams Trustee.
The Pittsburgh Pirates gave unconditional release to Jewel Ens yesterday ending his tenure as manager begun late in the 1929 season. The club said no new manager would be announced at this time and noted the Pirates finished fifth in the National League in both 1930 and 1931.
Trustees announce a public auction of a Shannon Hill Addition lot in Winchester Virginia fronting Conway Street. The sale on October 24 1931 at 11:00 AM requires one third cash and the balance in two annual installments secured by a deed of trust and insurance.
The team moved on from Donie Bush as the Buccaneer pilot, selecting a new leader to guide the program after Bush's departure.
In the Frederick County Circuit Court on September 22 1931 Guardian Bessie S. Miller seeks decree to sell two tracts of land in Frederick County Virginia and distribute sale proceeds among rightful parties. Defendants Laura Hughes Jean Fisher Robert Miller Grace Miller Cecelia McKay and Elsie Miller must appear within ten days of publication to protect interests. Publication ordered weekly for four weeks in Evening Star Winchester and notice posted at courthouse. Clerk C Brannon. A Copy‑Teste M M Lynch. Pp. 4 9-23-0aw-Wks.
An advertisement claims Ru-Ma capsules cost $1.00 to relieve rheumatic agony within a week with a money back guarantee. The ad touts rapid easing of muscle and joint pain, reduced swelling, and notes Baker’s Drug Store endorses trial under the guarantee.
Trustee offers Lots A and B on East Piccadilly Street in Winchester Va for sale at public auction October 10 1931 at 11 a m. The parcels move from two deeds of trust dated 1930 and 1931 with payments: one third cash sale day, balance in two annual installments with interest, secured by a deed of trust and insurance policy.
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