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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 19, 1938

Page

5

Friendship and Health Club Tie For League C Lead

In League C standings Friendship and Health Club share the top position after Monday night play. High individual games include Reed 143 and D Miller 134, with Ed Burch 345 and Baker 334 in high sets. Team leaders feature Cammers and Rouss Fire Co in top sets and games, with final box scores listing Rouss 315 and 581 for individual totals.

Reed D. Miller Clevenger E. Burch Ed. Burch Baker Cammers Rouss Fire Co Royal Omium Health Club Rouss Steam Laundry Burch Er. Burch Legge

Anglers Tell It To The Judge

In Berryville Virginia on October 19 William Bell Watkins Jr and Miss Gertrude Dougherty of Clarke were fined ten dollars plus license costs for fishing without a license on the Shenandoah river. Trial Justice Lorin C Kackley presided. Watkins claimed a license but lacked it. Dougherty likewise lacked a license. Both are noted Clarke society figures with an engagement announced September 10 at Miss Dougherty's home.

Berryville Shenandoah River Here William Bell Watkins, Jr Gertrude Dougherty Clarke Shepherd Miss Kerty Watkins Clarke County Lorin C. Kackley Miss Dougherty Mr. Watkins

Light Green To Be Male's Color for Medical Garb

New York reports white medical garb shifting to dal green light blue or pale tones to reduce glare. Dr William J Engel of the Cleveland clinic told the American College of Surgeons that brighter opera lights cause eye strain and colored gowns help. Surgeons have begun adopting colored gowns drapes and covers to ease glare and strain.

New York American College of Surgeons William J. Engel Cleveland Clinic Engel

William and Mary Meets V M I In Homecoming Grid Clash

William and Mary renews a 33 year old rivalry with V M I in a Homecoming Day clash at the William and Mary stadium. The Indians face injuries and uncertain ends as they aim to challenge the more powerful Keydets, with several regulars sidelined and coaches promising scrimmage work before game day.

Williamsburg William and Mary Branch Bocock Eee Ric Krueger V. M. I. Krueger Stan Kamen Charlie Gondak John Dillard Dillard Guilford Kamen Gondak Wallin C. T. Holbrook Satay

Virginia Players Rehearse Anna Christie at UVA

The University of Virginia's Virginia Players completed rehearsals for Eugene ONeill's Anna Christie. Performances run tonight Thursday and Friday in Minor Hall's Players Theatre with Lynn Gault directing and designing the elaborate stage settings.

Charlottesville Virginia Players University of Virginia Anna Christie Eugene O'Neill Players’ Theatre Virginia pSlag Lynn Gault Carolina Playmakers University of North Carolina

Huntington Art On Display At University Of Virginia

Charlottesville and Albemarle county students may study 60 works by sculptor Mrs Anna Hyatt Huntington, showcased at the Bayly Memorial Museum of Fine Arts on the University of Virginia campus. This is Virginia’s first extensive Huntington exhibit, open for viewing two weeks and runs until October 29.

Charlottesville Albemarle County America Anna Hyatt Huntington Bayly Memorial Museum of Fine Arts University of Virginia

Lefty Gomez Reconciles With Wife in Honeymoon Capital

Niagara Falls, Oct 19. Lefty Gomez and his wife June O Day are reconciled and together in the honeymoon capital. Gomez says everything is rosy and notes his wife attended the final league games and World Series. The couple plans to travel to Quebec for hunting.

Niagara Falls N. Y Lefty Gomez June O'Day Gomez Lefty Quebec Province

Baltimore Police Ordered to Stop Speeds except Pursuit

Baltimore Police Commissioner Robert F. Stanton bans speeding by officers except during pursuits or when pursuing known criminals. He cites over 120 accidents involving police vehicles this year and prohibits reckless driving or speeds greater than reasonable or proper.

Baltimore Baltimore City Robert F. Stanton Stanton

Coaching veterans Warner and Dobie to clash in Temple Boston College game

In Philadelphia the veteran coaches Glenn Pop Warner and Gil Dobie, totaling 82 years in football, prepare for a strategic duel as Temple meets Boston College Friday. Warner, 67, began coaching 44 years ago after Cornell. Dobie started in 1901.

Associated Press Philadelphia Glenn Pop” Warner Gil Dobie Temple Boston College Warner Cornell Dobie Minnesota

Racing Notes Seabiscuit Fans Eye Pimlico Match Race

Seabiscuit was defeated by Jacola at Laurel last Saturday but interest remains high in the Pimlico November 1 match race between Star and War Admiral. Weighing gaps favored Seabiscuit and Jacola set a track record for a mile. Vanderbilt signs Nick Wall for California winter duties while Wall’s contract holder, William Ziegler Jr., will not race. Conquer defeats Lady Maryland to win the Kent purse as Maryland fans back Louise Viau’s gelding.

Associated Press Seabiscuit Edward Friendly Laurel C. S. Howard Star Samuel Riddle Pimlico Jacob A. G. Vanderbilt Nick Wall Vanderbilt California William Ziegler, Jr Wall Louise Viau Conquer Johnny Gilbert Maryland

Theatre Guild Presents Lighthouse at Gainesboro High

The Little Theatre Guild of Martinsburg West Virginia will present a three act comedy at Gainesboro high school auditorium Friday. The show ages 21 and over. After the performance the auditorium will be opened for a social. The public is invited.

Little Theatre Guild of Martinsburg W. Va Gainesboro High School

Gainesboro Defeats West Virginia Bunker Hill 7-6 Softball

Gainesboro high school beat a Bunker Hill WV softball team 7-6. Edward Phelps homered and doubled, Slim Triplett doubled and singled, Nat Smith doubled, Red Fox made key catches. For Bunker Hill, W Chapman had a triple and single in four at bats, and C DeHaven added a double and two singles.

Gainesboro Red Fox W. Chapman Bunker Hill C. DeHaven

Archibald Crowned Featherweight Contender After Belloise Win

Joey Archibald of Pawtucket Rhode Island won a 15 round decision over New York's Mike Belloise at St Nicholas Palace seizing the featherweight crown prospects. Henry Armstrong relinquished the title leaving Archibald in line for future title actions.

Joey Archibald Mike Belloise E Archibald Pawtucket R. I New York City New York Henry Armstrong Joey St. Nicholas Palace

Budge Holds Out For 100000 Dollar Offer

J Donald Budge admitted that 25 000 keeps him from turning pro after being offered 75 000 for a one year tour by Chicago promoter Jack Harris. Budge said he would not accept less than 100 000 and would consider Harris call back after Budge thinks over the terms.

Oakland Calif J. Donald Budge Budge Jack Harris Chicago

First Aid Classes Postponed By Red Cross Chapter

Miss Margaret Keller of the Winchester Frederick Red Cross says the first aid classes scheduled last week are postponed due to unavoidable circumstances. They will be held later and dates will be announced.

Margaret Keller Winchester-Frederick The Red Cross

League B bowling high game leads with 135 by McIlwee and Sargent

McIlwee and Sargent delivered the high game in League B with a 135 as Young Men posted the top team pinfall. The tally reflected strong marks in last night's matches despite incomplete score details.

McIlwee Sargent

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