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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1940

Page

3

Sports Roundup From New York Highlights College Grid Odds

New York reports pull from college football and racing with odds on Texas Christian versus North Carolina and California versus Washington State. Mentioned are Baylor ace fullback injured in Denver action, Tulane radio plans, Auburn backfield notes, and Indiana debates over suspension for conference issues.

New York Michigan Mr. Harmon Denver Jack Wilson Baylor Denver U Red Dawson Tulane Texas Christian North Carolina California Washington State State Northwestern Illinois Louisiana Georgia Notre Dame Georgia Tech Santa Mississippi Clara Stanford Bay Lor Arkansas Pauciheee Nebraska Indiana Southern Methodist Pittsburgh Fordham Auburn Mississippi State Appi State Dartmouth Wisconsin

Dance at Oak Grove Saturday Night Show

Oak Grove hosts Saturday night dances with Sun afternoon and night music by Marshall Adams and his three colored hot shots. Event dated 10 11 21.

Oak Grove Marshall Adams

Red Sox win by a nose as Lombardi exits

Feature notes Shelburn of Marion vo und declares he will transfer to any college in the U S next season to fully equip his 33 teammates with new uniforms. Guest Star Deak Morse of St Johnsbury Caledonian Record reports the Reds win by a nose with Ernie Lombardi out of there.

Shelburn Marion Vound Reece Reat Beretto U. S Deak Morse St. Johnsbury Reds Ernie Lombardi

Home Guard Appoints New Commanding General

Governor Lehman names Major General William Ottman of New York City to lead the New York Home Guard replacing the National Guard.

William Ottman New York City Herbert H. Lehman New York Home Guard Home Guard National Guard

Calls at White House on Far East affair with Pan American

Pan American Airways board chairman Sonny Whitney, fresh from a monthlong Far East inspection, meets President with undisclosed details. Brig. Gen. Irving J. Phillipson is moved to command the 2d Corps Area replacing Gen. Hugh A. Drum who will head the 1st Army full time.

Sonny) Whitney Pan-American Airways Far East White House Army Irving J. Phillipson Hugh A. Drum 2D Corps New York New Jersey Delaware Drum 1St Army

Handley Handley Handley Rolls Past Harrisonburg 26 0

Handley defeats Harrisonburg 26 to 0 in the Turkey Bowl at Harrisonburg with three McIntyre touchdowns and Moore adding another. Siantere sparked Handley’s offense while Green, Boyce, and McIntyre starred on defense and in the backfield for the Judges.

McIntyre Harrisonburg Moore Taylor Bobby Taylor Oscar Bywaters Leonard Newcome Bill Miller Graham Kerr Handley Green Boyce Butch Robinson MciIntyre Huyett Newcome Richards Whitham Legge G. Robinson Tomney Slayden Mudd Rosenberger Crisman Ginn Thomson Ashley Kern Beets Price Webster O'Donnell Armentrout Crawford Julius Lee Humes Simmons Handley Le—Coffman Seeeee Aeee Burke Lt—Flemming

Motorcycle Racers Weigh Prizes At Local Winchester Speedway

Miller McDonald said a large field of expert riders from the eastern states will compete at Winchester Speedway tomorrow. George Sabine of Gaithersburg Md leads entries. other riders include the Smith brothers from Cabin John and Washington Dc riders such as Forrester Wilkinson Bob Wells and more. Time trials begin at 1 pm with races at 2 pm in what promises to be a top national event.

Winchester Speedway Aleady Miller McDonald George Sabine Gaithersburg Cabin John Smith Brothers Don and Charles Washington, D. C Forrester Wilkinson Bob Wells Jack Wimsatt Eddie Weisner Jackie Garner Ross Beach Bob Brigman Bob Hartley Jake Jolliffe Pennsylvania Hostetter Johnny Hostetter H. Black Milt Weasel Glenn Hewitt McDonald

Crossword clues mixed with scattered phrases and headings

A jumble of crossword entries and scattered phrases including Across and Down clues with numbers and hints such as Stalk of grain, Suffers pain, Crazy slang, Life preserver, Semblance, Savor, and more, along with a note about distribution by King Features Syndicate Inc and references to rivers, plants, and objects.

Media India Wrath Wales Europe

Brooklyns Gun Woman Subdues Estranged Husband In Street

A distraught Brook lyn woman believed her 25 year old estranged husband Thomas was courting another woman. She forced him to his knees in a crowded street at pistol point and ordered him to say his prayers before police intervened. Vivian Tringall, 22, of Brooklyn, was involved in the incident.

Thomas Vivian Tringall Brooklyn

Sailor Stars Lead In Star Ladies League Matches

Sailor tops the Star Ladies loop after last night’s play with multiple wins. Notable results include Greyhound over Handley 2 1 and Sailer 131 over 121, while high totals see Star 1532 and Greyhound 1487 in pinfall.

Sailor Stars Beta Sigma Star Imperial Greyhound Handley Nurses Hershey Rppublic Goodrich Bell Cudhes Sailer van Deventer Siler

Police Court Finds Drivers Lectured and Fined

Police Court actions include C W Corbin of Berryville Avenue charged with reckless driving, assessed 14 dollars. Jesse Sytes of Petersburg, W Va, found guilty of driving while intoxicated, fined 100 dollars costs and sentenced to one month in jail with 10 days to be served. He is released on bond due to a stomach ailment, with his father as surety.

C. W. Corbin Berryville Avenue Donald Weems Jesse Sytes Petersburg W. Va Sytes

Berryville Runs Up 31 0 Victory Over Manassas

Berryville High School’s Bobcats dominated Manassas 31 to 0 at Manassas as Emmatt and Potts produced the early score and Potts led a second quarter burst. Pitta intercepted a pass for a 50 yard return and Lee then scored as Berryville pulled away before halftime. The Clarke County team continued pressure into the second half, with John Lee and Emmart contributing in a one-sided game that highlighted Berryville’s passing and line play.

Pbs Yas. Eos P. O Twen Je OO Bill Siantere Bert Moore Harrisonburg Handley Powell Taylor Green Boyce McIntyre Garber Huyett Humphrey Rea Kerr Bobby Green Fuller Newcome Whitham Moore Harpine Manassas Berryville High School Clarke County Invaders Berryville Bobcats Emmatt Clarke Potts Invaders Dickie oPtts Bobcat Emmart John Lee Carl “Black Pury Pitts Orange Blackguard Prince William Lee Lickey Block Bill Lee Fleet Pitta Houghton Don Rocap Oval J. Lee Dave Childs Harpers Ferry George Pope Mt. Vernon High Mt. Vernon Alexandria Percy R. H Wolfe F. B—Emmart Beeton Enders Iden Can Duke Levi Childs Deserabig Jack Bell Jim Pail Russell K. Rhoden

Roosevelt and Willkie Lead in George Washington HQ Poll

President Roosevelt gained 23 votes on Wendell Willkie this week in the George Washington Headquarters poll. Roosevelt 104, Willkie 81 this week. Cumulative totals: Roosevelt 1,267 to Willkie 1,134 from August 1. Nineteen states represented this week.

Roosevelt Wendell Willkie George Washington Willkie

Brown Bombers to Host Charlottesville Eleven

The Brown Bombers prepare for their second home game of the season against the Charlottesville eleven. Officials cite a strong visiting aggregation from Winchester while the Bombers will use their same starting lineup. Carl Campbell to referee.

Brown Bombers Winchester Bombers Thurston Clevenger Carl Campbell

Redskins at Cardinals Clash in Week Start at Griffith

The undefeated Washington Redskins host the Chicago Cardinals at Griffith Stadium Sunday at 2 30 PM. The Redskins, winners over three division rivals, face their first Western division foe as the Cardinals under Jimmy Conzelman arrive after beating the Bears and tying the Lions and Steelers.

Washington Washington Redskins Chicago Cardinals Griffith Stadium Brooklyners New York Giants Pittsburgh Steelers Skins Cardinals Jimmy Cornzelman Chicago Bears Detroit Lions

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