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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 21, 1939

Page

7

Sports Round Up From Eddie Brietz Highlights Shifts

New Yorkers glimpse the Chicago Bears and fight manager buzz. Notes on St Mary's Rattlers and coach changes at West Virginia. Tommy Farr and Joe Louis date talk, Vander Meer potential comeback in Indianapolis, and Leicester over Holden in a five year deadlock break with a 19-18 finish.

New York Chicago Bels Mose Simms St. Mary’s Texas Rattlers Marshall Glenn West Virginia George Osterman Detroit Tommy Farr Joe Louis Indianapolis Johnny Vander Meer

CARE OF THE FEET BOOKLET PROMOTES FOOT HEALTH

A Washington Bureau offers CARE OF THE FEET a 32 page guide on correct shoes hygiene and foot exercises. The booklet argues feet are overworked and easily cared for and urges readers to mail ten cents for a copy to the Washington Bureau directed by Frederic J. Haskin in Washington DC.

Winchester Frederic J. Haskin Washington, D. C

Ward Anshbarger On Building Character For Pitt Team

Ex Hampden Bidney football star Ward Anshbarger now at South Charleston High speaks to Downtown Coaches Association explaining the team’s losing streak. He says the focus is on character rather than simply winning. A Louisiana State back ran for a yard against Rice last Saturday. A co-ed gave three red roses to Stell, urging him to plant them in the yard from Saturday.

Charley Bowser Pitt Ward Anshbarger Hampden- Bidney Southleston W. Va Downtown Coaches’ Association Ward Stell Louisiana State Rice

Local Horse Show Dominates Spotlight With Big Boy Wins

Declared champion hunter Big Boy owned by Captain Ewart Johnston of Boyce Winshes 5 claimed four firsts on day two. Seafarin Dan, another Johnston mount, won the Western Pennsylvania Hunt Cup at Rolling Rock in 7 16, beating a course record by 45 seconds.

Hagerstown Big Boy Ewart Johnston Boyce Winshes Seafarin Dan Johnston Rolling Rock Willis A. Robertson Bill Snow Virginia Game Commission Major Shawhan Conservation Commission State of West Virginia Seneca National Forest Hill Martinsburg Waynesboro Howdie Walker William Honesty Brown Bombers Winchester Homicide Kids Charles Town Winchester Park AL Simmons Cincinnati Reds Hall OF Fame Milwaukee Polo Connie Mack Philadelphia Cooperstown Gazelle Simmons Bill McKechnie Reds Yankees Harry Craft Wally Ham” Berger Craft

Challedon Poised for Maryland Handicap Run at Laurel

Challedon, a top-weighted Maryland-bred horse at 128 pounds, prepared for the Maryland Handicap at Laurel with a workout. He enters as a short-price favorite in the mile and a quarter race, aiming for his fourth straight win and a Pimlico Special appearance on November 1.

Laurel Maryland W.L. Brann Sun Beau Dis Cysealy Sir Barton Eeend Probbaly Challedon

Navy Notre Dame Clash Draws 80000 Fans In Cleveland

Navy faces Notre Dame before an expected 80000 at Cleveland Municipal Stadium as part of a full Saturday grid slate. The day also features Army Yale in the East, Alabama vs Tennessee, Duke against Syracuse, and Texas A and M meeting Texas Christian in the Southwest, plus key Big Ten and other regional battles.

Hugh S. Fullerton, JR New York Army Yale Notre Dame Navy Cleveland Alabama Tennessee Duke Syracuse Texas Aggies Texas Christians Horned Frogs George Washington Citadel Washington University Creighton Sewanee Tennessee Tech Pop Warner San Jos Cal College of the Pacific Municipal Pittsburgh North Carolina Tulane Texas A Texas University Arkansas Southern Methodist Marquette East Middle West Panthers Duquesne Cornell Penn State Tech New York University Princeton-Columbia Penn-Harvard Manhattan Auburn West Virginia Washington and Lee Rutgers Maryland Big Ten Ohio State Minnesota Buckeyes Wisconsin Indiana Illinois Michigan Chicago Nebraska Baylor Oklahoma Kansas Missouri Kansas State

Records Fall as Star Office Tops G A A In Star League

In a postponed game Star Office defeated G A A girls and set a 540 series breaking the league high of 526 by Cammers. The total pinfall 1 475 record was surpassed by Star at 1 528. Handley led with high scores but Star Office stayed atop the standings sharing runner up spots with Junior Woman's Club and Shell Oil.

Star Office Cammers Five Star Clarke Sullivan Berry Hottle Trenary Mitch Handle G. A A Berry, Jr Woman's Handley E. Trenary Smith Lions Brown G A. A van Deventer Lloyd Shell Oil Ny Handley

Ashland Man Heads P T Group

Dr. E. L. Fox of Randolph-Macon College Ashland was elected president of the Virginia Cooperative Education Association to fill the unexpired term of Mrs. S. C. Cox Roanoke. The group held officer elections before the convention banquet with 857 delegates attending the largest meeting in the association's history. A committee will pick between Roanoke and Fredericksburg for the 1940 convention.

Newport News E. L. Fox Randolph- Macon College Ashland Virginia Cooperative Education Association S. C. Cox Roanoke Cox National Congress of Parents and Teachers Huntington Rifles National Guard Fredericksburg

Smallest state by area Rhode Island figures

Rhode Island is identified as the smallest state by area, with an area of 1248 square miles.

Rhode Island

Kernstown Beats Mt View Friday In 12-6 Softball Win

Kernstown softball defeated Mountain View 12 to 6 in a late season game. Key players for Kernstown included Mike Dunn, Doug Ritter, Jesse Donald, Charles Lay, and Ralph Ritter who belted a left field homer to seal the victory. This marked the second fall win over Mt View.

Kernstown Mountain View Mt. View Wood Dunn Mike Collins Douglas Ritter Jesse Donald Charles Lay Ralph Ritter

Contributions To Church Support Three Cents Daily

Richmond reports the 1937 average church gift by 25 Protestant denominations was just over three cents per person per day. Convention President Roger T. Nooe urged Christian unity as 5,000 delegates debated how Christianity should influence school programs and reform.

Richmond International Convention of the Disciples of Christ Enid Okla Buter Roger T. Nooe Nashville

Berryville Keeps Record Clean Again

Berryville High School loses in a 19 to 7 game at Hagerstown as St. Mary’s (Md.) overcomes Berryville’s inconsistent line play. Dicky Potts runs back an 80 yard kickoff for Berryville’s lone score. Roy Potts and Lee provide key support in a hard fought defeat. Potts and Lee starred for Berryville while Keller’s drop kick for St. Mary’s accounted for their only points.

Hagerstown Berryville Northern Virginia St. Mary's High Agin Clarke County St Mary’s Dicky Pott Potts Jil Lee Dicky Roy Lee Clarke Recap DeGrange Ut—Lickey Ward Stough Forman C—Berry Henson Pitta Hetzzer Rt—Pope Cashman Lee Stener D. Potts Keller LH Emmatt van Horn Alexander Supan Roy Potts Weape J. Lee Foley Levi, Carlisle, Childs

NBC to Air 8 Firsts in New York TV Weekend

NBC plans multiple television premieres in the New York area this weekend including a two hour boxing card from Ridgewood Grove tonight at 9 and Sunday football featuring the Brooklyn Dodgers and Philadelphia Eagles. Other listings include Gag Quiz Swing and Benny Arch Oboler Play on ABC CBS offerings and NBC talk and variety programs throughout the evening.

C. E. Butterfield Associated Press New York NBC Wek Ridgewood Grove Arena Brooklyn Dodgers Philadelphiaes Brooklyn CBS Pres. McCracken Vas Brent House

North Carolina Tar Heels hopeful in New Orleans clash

Virginia born Jim Mallory of Lawrenceville plays right end and targets passes as North Carolina relies on aerial plays against a heavier opponent in New Orleans. Mallory scored Carolina's first touchdown of 1938 and repeated the feat in the season opener, with Chuck Cline as the other end seeking to deliver.

Virginia Jim Mallory Lawrenceville North Caroline Tar Heels Carolina

Bombers to Play Homicide Kids at Park Stadium

Winchester team the Bombers face Charles Town Homicide Kids tomorrow afternoon at Park Stadium. Kickoff is set between 2 30 and 3 oclock after a 6 0 loss in Whee Bee iago City with Coach Thurston Clevenger promising improved blocking and passing offense.

Winchester Charles Town W Va Homicide the Park Stadium Whee Bee Iago City Howdie “Walker Thurston Clevenger

Winchester Cycle Club to host first motorcycle races

The Winchester Cycle Club will hold its first races on a newly prepared four-tenths mile track east of the municipal airport on Buff Lick road. The event features both professional and amateur riders under AMA sanction with time trials at 1 pm and races starting at 2 pm tomorrow. Don Smith of Cabin John Md., famed for the Langhorne 100 mile lap, is among entrants. About 2,600 spectators are expected after the recent Junky Races.

Winchester Cycle Club Buff Lick Road American Motorcycle Association Don Smith Cabin John Langhorne Miller McDonald

Youngster Wins Outboard Medal

Clinton Ferguson of Waban Massachusetts tops American drivers in 1939 outboard motorboat season earning the George H Townsend medal from the American Power Boat Association. He raced 60 events in 73 regattas amassing 22 078 points from 600 competitors. Fred Jacoby of North Bergen New Jersey places second with 18 371 points, Paul Wearly of Munice Indiana third with 15 594 and Gar Wood Jr of Algonac Michigan fourth with 13 852.

New York Clinton Ferguson Waban Mass George H. Townsend American Power Boat Association Ferguson Fred Jacoby North Bergen Paul Wearly Munice Ind Gar Wood, Jr Algonac Mich

Two Children Die In Fire Near Mullens West Virginia

In Mullens West Virginia on a cabin near here two children were burned to death and their mother was seriously injured after rescuing another infant from flames. Lawson family related to mine work was away, leaving Mrs Lawson near home when the blaze started.

Armstrong tops Richie in second round title bid

Seattle report recounts Henry Armstrong defending his welterweight crown in a three round bout. Richie fought aggressively, Butler and referee notes show Armstrong landed a decisive right hook in the second round that left Richie reeling. Armstrong set a busy pace and traded blows as he prepared for future matches in Los Angeles and New York.

Seattle Hemie Henry Armstrong Los Angeles Armstrong Fontaine Richie Henry al Manfredo H Scott J Garrison Kansas City Angeles Bobby Pacho Los Ange Denver Hot Springs Ark Lou Aenders New York Preg Armstrong Fon Gong Sa

Ups And Downs In Fifth Game

In boxing results from multiple cities, Tommy Spiegal outpointed Johnny Bellus in Uniontown, Lou Thomas knocked out Lew Flowers in Indianapolis, Henry Armstrong stopped Fontaine in Seattle, and Bobby Green outpointed Armstrong in Philadelphia.

Associated Press New York Tommy Spiegal Uniontown Johnny Bellus New Haven Conn Indianapolis Lou Thomas Lew Flowers Seattle Henry Armstrong Los Angeles Fontaine Missoula Philadlephia Bobby Green Philadelphia der Armstrong

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