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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 19, 1940

Page

7

Sports Roundup of College and Pro News from New York

New York report covers Stanford hiring Shaughnessy and Syracuse backers betting on the Orange. Des Moines businessmen offered Billy Conn 20000 to fight Lee. Jimmy Demaret and Lawson Little slated for a 72 hole match. Joe Griffin spends minutes seeking his ball. Ralph Onion returns to Tulsa guard form and farm life.

New York Stanford Clark Shaughnessy Syracuse Cornell Des Moines Billy Conn Lee Demaret Lawson Little Jimmy aDee M

Sports notes and college grid comments from 1940s era column

A collage of sports chatter mentions Iowa football fashion with humor about gold shirts, Michigan blocking back praise for Evashevski, Roy Buffalo as Tulsa’s standout, Maryland line weight changes with Regey Vincent at tackle, Clemson using 37 players in a 39 0 win over Wake Forest, Nebraska’s string of 13 7 games, Victor O Jones column on Tom Yawkey and Donie Bush, Paul Christman’s defense, Gustavus Adolphus punt by Preston Johnston and Lyle Eastling’s support, Joe Engel relocation rumor, and a church attendance question.

Rah Iowa Michigan Dick Harlow Evashevski Roy Buffalo Tulsa Maryland Soph Regey Vincent Bill Krouse Vincent Krouse Clemson Wake Forest Nebraska Pittsburgh Steelers Missouri Pitt Paul Christman Esquire Layden Jimmy Kearns Chicago Daily News Gustavus Adolphus Preston Johnston Lyle Eastling Norbert Chattanooga Joe Engel

Farmers & Merchants Bank v Larkin co defendants in attachment

In Winchester Virginia Trial Justice Court Farmers & Merchants National Bank seeks attachment of Schuyler Larkin and Barbara W Larkin property in co defendants hands to secure a $100 debt plus interest from July 7 1940. An affidavit shows service issues and the order calls for publication in the Winchester Star for four weeks and posting at Pred County Court House.

Winchester Farmers & Merchants National Bank Schuyler Larkin Barbara’ W. Larkin J. W. Arthur Barbara W. Larkin Winchester Star Pred County

Red Crown Duckpin Carnival Opens With $5000 in Prizes

The Red Crown Duckpin Carnival opened last Saturday offering 1612 prizes totaling over $5,000. Local bowlers compete in open play for a chance at merchandise and cash, judged by a special merit system from Brunswick Balke Callender Company. The contest ends December 4.

Brunswick Balke Callender Company Friendship Fire Cammers Cleaners Les Forney Brick Snapp Eeee Gale Eddie Burch

Mr. Shirley to Perform Rites in Frederick County

The Rev. Leslie O. Shirley, pastor of the Winchester United Brethren Charge, is directed to qualify before the Frederick County Circuit Court to perform matrimony rites. He succeeds the Rev. Wm. Cbaugh, appointed at the Virginia Conference. Native of Inwood West Virginia, he and Mrs. Shirley have lived at the parsonage since the conference.

Leslie O. Shirley Winchester United Brethren Charge Frederick County Shirley Wm. Cbaugh Virginia The United Brethren Church Inwood W. Va

Civil service preference for conscripted servicemen clarified

Under current conscription law, a man completing military service will receive five points of preference in Civil Service examinations.

R. H. Dd United States

Conn Beats McCoy In Ten Rounds In Boston Heavyweight Bout

Billy Conn defeats Al McCoy in a ten round non title bout at Boston's indoor season. Conn, 172 3 4 to 181 1 2, gains momentum late, shouts of keep it up greet his clean blows, while crowd cheers the $21,300 gross gate and 15,523 attendance.

Pgh Ampion Joe Louis al McCoy Boston Conn McCoy McCoy Tly G. Edward Bradley

Schneider Rolls 130 In Ladies League

Imperial leads standings with 130 game by Schneider. Star shows 38, Greyhound 12.6, Handley 12.6, Jr Women and others follow. High total pins crown Imperial 1515, Nurses 1454, G A A 1449. team win Imperial over Greyhound 515 to 512.

Schneider Burch Imperial Cunningham Widmyer Berry Greyhound

Martinsburg Lions Plan Spelling Bee November Twenty Ninth

Martinsburg Lions Club announces its annual spelling bee at the auditorium with Herman Katz as chairman. Prizes increase with a $5 door prize and divisions for open high school and graded school. Open winner receives $15, second $10, third $5. others $5 $3 and $2 in other divisions. Last year Mary Rissler of Charles Town won the open division.

Martinsburg Lions Club Herman Katz Katz Mary Rissler Charles Town

La Follette Estate Appraised In Frederick Circuit Court

The estate of the late L. L. La Follette is appraised at $5,691.08 per a certificate filed in Frederick Circuit Court by C. I. Brumback M. C. Garvin and H. D. Whitacre.

L. L. LaFollette Frederick Circuit Court C. I. Brumback M. C. Garvin H. D. Whitacre

Clarke County boxing card set for October 25 in Parish Hall

Fight conscious Clarke County gears up for eight boxing matches next Friday night at 8 o clock in Boyce Virginia. Joe Settle coach will present bouts with George Rogers refereeing and Dr J M Casey providing several boxers. Scheduled fights include Jim Casey versus Ronald Frazier in 70 pounds and Billy Yowell versus Joe Casey in 135 pounds.

Boyce Clarke County Joe Settle Settle George Rogers Rogers J. M Casey Jim Casey Ronald Frazier Jack Casey Buddy Jenkins Bob Jenkins Donald Duke Billy Yowell Joe Casey

4-H Club Meetings Toward 1941 Plans Listed

Miss Elizabeth Sprouse submits the weekly 4-H schedule for October 21 to 24. Meetings include White Hall Kernstown Round Hill Friendly Grove Stonewall Evendale clubs with election of officers and exhibit prep for the 1941 fair. Public opening Friday and Saturday.

Elizabeth Sprouse White Hall Kernstown Round Hill Friendly Grove Stonewall Meta Frazier Evandale Demonion Club Carroll Solenberger

Former College Teacher Mrs. Gerhart Dies in Tennessee

Word reached friends in Winchester of the death of Mrs. Harry C. Gerhart at her Clarksville Tennessee home on October 10. She formerly Mrs. Stapp and for years served on the faculty of Valley Female College under Rev. Dr. John P. Hyde. Her passing brings sorrow to many devoted Winchester friends.

Winchester Harry C. Gerhart Clarksville Tenn Stapp The Valley Female College John P. Hyde Gerhart

Winchester United Brethren church trustees appointed

On motion of proper authorities at a quarterly conference the Winchester United Brethren charge appointed trustees for areas including Pleasant Valley and Red Bud. J. W. Hancher named for Pleasant Valley to replace J. M. Hott, deceased. Stanley Hart named for Red Bud to succeed William Poston, deceased. L. D. Grubb named for Red Bud to succeed Mr. Johnson, deceased.

Winchester United Brethren Ac CO J. W. Hancher Pleasant Valley J. M. Hott Stanley Hart Red Bud William Poston L. D. Grubb Mr. Johnson

Georgetown Swamps V P S in Friday Intersections

Georgetown defeated Virginia Tech 46 4 for its fourth win and 20th straight undefeated game. Temple Owls beat Michigan State 21 19 on Jimmy Powers 105 yard kickoff return. Catholic University edged Miami 20 18 as Hurricanes first defeat. Detroit topped Manhattan 6 0 on Al Ghesquiere 80 yard run. St Marys Texas beat St Anselm 80 0. Texas Tech won 21 20 over Brigham Young.

Georgetown Virginia Tech Jimmy Powers Temple Owls Michigan State Pete Lachon Catholic University Miami Hurricanes al Ghesquiere Detroit Manhattan Sst

Local Men Judge Cumberland Valley Field Trial Opens

HAGERSTOWN Md Oct 19 The annual fall trials of the Cumberland Valley Field Trial Club opened near here tonight with many entries in the SG and Members stakes. Judging were Leslie D. Kline and W Benton Snider both Winchester dog fanciers and judges. Stakes offered include Amateur Derby Amateur All Age Mem Derby Members Shooting Dog Stakes and the Members Winners Stake.

Hagerstown Cumberland Valley Field Trial Club Leslie D. Kline W. Benton Snider Winchester

Ridings Estate Valued at 21 113 In Will Admitted to Record

The late William H. Ridings estate is valued at 21 113.63 and to be divided equally among five children. Fred Ridings named executor with bond set at 40000. The appraisal was entered by M. M. Lynch S. D. McMadden and A Tavenner in Circuit Court Clerk office.

William H. Ridings Julian Baker Fred Ridings M. M. Lynch S. D. McMadden

Charles Town Defeats Hagerstown 33 to 6 in Big Jefferson County Upset

Charles Town Panthers upset Hagerstown Md on October 19 with a 33 to 6 victory. Moon Whitmore scored three touchdowns and added three extra points to spark the win, while Fahrney tallied Hagerstown’s lone score in the third quarter.

Charles Town W. Va Jefferson County Purple Panther Hagerstown Moon Whitmore Panthers Fahrney Russell

Bombers Set To Host Hagerstown Trojans Here

The Winchester Brown Bombers meet the Hagerstown Trojans from the Hub City here tomorrow afternoon at 3. The Bombers, led by Mitchell and Walker, won 7 6 over Charlottesville in their previous home game after Washington DC Athletic Club handed them a 7 0 defeat earlier in the year.

Goodrich Tire Les Ressiguie Julian Everly Steam Laundry Lee Doug Chaney Studebaker Valley Service Edwin Clevenger Solenberger Cammer Tire A Esther Kern Woolworth's Chamber of Commerce McCrory Girls Valley Pride McCrory Alma Renner Mildred Strode Helen Berry Frances Jenkins Gav Silco Oscar N Katherine Coontz Commercial League Katherine Ikey Dickenson George Washington Garage Bill Brown Bob Jasper Harold Foreman Frank Harris United Food Team Dr. Hawthorne Raymond Webber Allen Winchester Brown Bombers Hagerstown Trojans Bombers Mitchell Walker Charlottesville Washington, D. C

Griffith Seeks Washington Manager as Harris May Move

Washington Oct. 19 — President Clark Griffith may begin a home search if Bucky Harris leaves for Cleveland. Harris, fishing off Cape Hatteras, is said to consider a three year Indians deal. Possible successors include Buddy Myer and Ossie Bluege, with Calvin Griffith also in the mix.

Washington Clark Griffith Washington Senators Bucky Harris Cleveland Indians Fox Ben Harris Indians Cleveland Bucky Cape Hatteras N. C Griffith Jee Johnson Joe Cronin Boston Cronin Griffith Stadium Buddy Myer Ossie Bluege Calvin Griffith Charlotte Myer Bluege Young Griffith

Boxing Results From Last Night Echo Boston Cards

Last night in Boston the bout between Seem and Keene ended with a victory by KO for Seem after 172 rounds and 3 4. Brith knocked out by Jack Larrimore in Los Angeles at 146 1 2 rounds.

God Jack Larrimore Fia al Brith Los Angles

Never played in the big leagues but lived around big league parks

The subject has spent his life around major league ballparks though never reaching the big leagues, illustrating a career tied to the sport from the periphery.

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