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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1940

Page

5

Yale players, managers, and wrestling fans in mixed chatter

A kaleidoscope of sports notes touches Yale, Buck Newsom, and a bouncer offer. Brewers seek a new manager with candidates like Ki Cuyler and Bert Neihoff. father son Huebel in Washington Idaho game. Rockne film praise. Stanford- Santa Clara tickets set. McCarthy interview on season losses after DiMaggio injury. several other quick sport tidbits.

New York Yale Buck Newsom Bo Bo Milwaukee Brewers Ki Cuyler Nashville Bert Neihoff Jersey City Rogers Hornsby Oklahoma City Jack Huebel Paul Huebel Oakland Tribune Jack Kearns Rockne Pat O’brien Warner-Jones U. S. C Marine Corps Reserve Bernie Bierman

Dodgers Dominate Pittsburgh in 21-0 Shutout

Brooklyn fans boast about football and baseball as Dr. Sutherland's Dodgers crush Pittsburgh 21 to 0 while the Wolves linger in the background.

Brooklyn Dr. Sutherland Dodgers Pittsburgh Wolves

All American Previews Spotlight on Harman and Kimbrough

All American previews highlight Michigan’s Tommy Harmon and Texas A and M’s John Kimbrough as leading backfield candidates. Harmon's 69 of 88 Michigan points and 12 passing points stir praise, while Kimbrough’s 222 pounds and late Dallas hospital stint showcase his power after a 60 minute UCLA game. Other top backs listed include Christman, Scott, Crain, and a host of stars from major programs across the South and nation.

Associated Press Thomas Dudley Harmon Michigan Thunderbolt John Alec Kimbrough Texas A Harmon Wolverine Michigan Tommy Red Grange Kimbrough Dallas Los Angeles Paul Christman Missouri Don Scott Ohio State Jack Crain Texas Christman Scott Jim Langhurst Crain

Berryville Hosts Mt. Vernon In First Home Grid Battle

Berryville High School aims for a third straight win as the Bobcats face Mt. Vernon at Alexandria tomorrow. Coach George Pope expects a tough, fast foe and plans to rely on a strong passing attack led by quarterback Dickie Potts supported by Houghton, Lickey, Stough and Berry for the line.

Berryville Bobcats Mt. Vernon Berryville Berryville High School Bobcats Mount Vernon George Pope Pope Aldie Manassas Dickie Potts Houghton Lee Boys Lickey Stough Berry Pitta Livengood Rocap Potts B. Lee J. Lee Emmart Dave Childs Jim Iden Bud Levi

Boxing Roundup of Fights in Cities Across the Northeast

In New York Pat Comiskey defeated Cooper by points in a 10 round bout. In Wilkes Barre Al Nettlow bested Howard Burton on points over 10 rounds. In White Plains Tony Ferrara outpointed Young Kid McCoy in eight rounds. In New York Everett Rightmire beat Bernie Friedkin on points in eight rounds.

Associated Press New York Pat Comiskey Paterson N. J Wilkes Barre al Nettlow Detroit Howard Burton White Plains N.Y Tony Ferrara Mount Vernon N. Y Young Kid McCoy New York-Everett Rightmire Sioux City Bernie Friedkin Brooklyn

War News Censored Caution for U S Readers

The Star cautions readers that most European news is censored before transmission to the United States, signaling limited access to straight reports from the war fronts and signaling controlled information flow.

the Star Europe United States

Virginia V. M. I. showdown set for 15000 fans at Scott Stadium

Charlottesville awaits a 15000 crowd as Virginia and V. M. I. renew their rivalry in the 36th meeting at Scott Stadium. Key players from 1938 return, with Cardozo Shelby and Shu noted among the remaining scorers, while Dudley Neustedter and others seek a decisive win in the season's first major state clash.

Charlottesville Scott Stadium Cavalier Lexington Vendal ‘Kovar Jim Gillette Lon Shelby Dale Heely Mosby Cardozo Harry Dinwiddie Cardozo Shelby

Pentecostals To Hear Musicians

The Rev. H. B. Wittenhouse of Pennsylvania and William Fowler of Leesburg will be at the Pentecostal gathering to hear musicians.

H. B. Wittenhouse Pennsylvania William Fowler Leesburg

Handley hosts Homecoming as Judges face Allegany

Invitations go to about 120 former Handley players for Saturday’s homecoming game against Allegany High of Cumberland Maryland. The 2:30 p.m. kickoff marks the C W A L season opener for the local school. Allegany beat Handley 19 to 6 last year and lost to Hagerstown 6 to 0 this season. Handley coaches aim to end the five year Allegany winning streak.

Handley Allegany High Cumberland Allegany Hagerstown Norman Ochs Winchester

Franklin and Marshall uses winter wrestling for gridiron power

The Franklin and Marshall Diplomats credit winter wrestling with their football success. Coach Alan Holman notes year round training keeps players in top shape as they pursue a possible bowl game after beating Dartmouth and other teams.

Ted Meier Lancaster Alan Holman Franklin and Marshall Dartmouth Ohio State Columbus Lebanon Valley University of Richmond Lancaster Bugs Holman Muhlenberg Gettysburg Albright New York University Carnegie Tech Ursinus

Pentecostal Mission Announces Friday Service at 8 PM

The Pentecostal Mission at 113 South Cameron Street invites attendees to a Friday 8 p.m. service led by Pastor J. S. Shade. The note mentions the church will bring musical instruments to the event.

Pentecostal Mission South Cameron Street Og J. S. Shade Tony

Great Goalie Cecil Thompson Ends Storied Hockey Career

DETROIT October 16 With no visible regret Cecil Tiny Thompson the renowned goaltender ends a long career in which he faced an estimated 100000 shots. The 35 year old leaves Detroit for Buffalo to help rebuild a weak club in the American Hockey League.

Detroit Cecil Tiny) Thompson Buffalo Thoopson Duluth Thompson Georges Vezina Boston Bruins Sondon Alberta Boston Bruins

Handley Juniors Overpower RMA 36 6 in Junior Varsity Tilt

Handley Juniors defeated Randolph Macon Academy 36 to 6. Genious Garber Shewan and H. Lewis scored for Handley with a 35 man squad, Otis Sargent coaching as most pupils played. RMA’s lone TD came late on a 50 yard reverse.

Handley Randolph Macon Academy Genious Garber Shewan H. Lewis Otis Sargent Front Royal Handley Jay Ees

Fortune teller fined for advice to act on first impression

In Elkhart Indiana on October 16 a man known as Prof Harry Best alias Clark J Somers advised a client to act on a first impression in business. Danforth then produced a policeman's badge from his coat and Best paid a $20 fine and costs for fortune telling. Danforth awaits promotion.

Elkhart Ind Harry Best Thomas J. Danforth Dispatch Best Clark J. Somers Danforth

The War Today by Mackenzie on foreign affairs

Mr. MacKenzie, AP foreign affairs writer, provides an interpretative piece on The War Today, offering analysis and context on ongoing global conflicts as presented on page.

Mackenzie The Associated Press

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