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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 22, 1941

Page

5

Berryville Bobcats travel to Mt Vernon for key road clash

Berryville High sends team after a week off to Mt Vernon High on their home field in Alexandria. Coach George Pope expects a tougher test than last year and adjusts lineup with Carl Pitta shifting to blocking back while remaining a strong runner and defender. Starting positions set after final practice with Enders Livengood Levi at ends and Rhoden twins in the line.

Berryville Berryville Highers Mt. Vernon High Hool Alexandria Bobcats George Pope Mton Pitta Carl Pitta Runge Pope Pf Ay

Treasury Receipts and Expenditures Reported

Treasury figures show receipts for October totaling 37 million 365 thousand 196 dollars and expenditures at 114 million 269 thousand 38 dollars. Also notice of a tax sale deed planned for 227 East Kern Street Winchester Virginia with redemption possible before the deed is issued by the Clerk of the Corporation Court.

Washington the Treasury E. Kern Street Winches Virginia Rideoutt Tonic

Betty Newell Turns Pro in Golf Switch from Amateur Queen

Long Beach California reports Betty Newell famed amateur golfer known as Queen Betty Hicks Newell is turning professional. She abdicates her amateur crown after six weeks, citing money and the pro circuit ahead. Betty and husband Frank plan to compete as she starts pro status in a San Jose tournament, eyeing moving Florida winter circuit to California.

Long Beach Calif Betty Hicks Newell Betty Miss Precision Brookline Mass Prank Florida San Jose Elizabeth California

Late News Timetable Across Time Zones

The STAR reports late news timing noting 9 PM in London 10 PM in Berlin and Rome and 11 PM in the Balkans as press time guidance. The piece emphasizes synchronized global timestamps for updating readers.

STAR London Berlin Rome Balkans

Virginia Tech Faces Tough Washington Generals Clash

Virginia Tech prepares to host the Generals after scouting report from Red Laird and Bill Porterfield. The Generals’ powerful line and Richmond win loom large, with Tech plotting a wide open attack led by Bill James, Bobby Smith, and Dick Kern for a 2:30 kickoff.

Virginia Tech Jimmy Kitts Kitts Red Laird Bill Porterfield Red Bill Jimmy Porterfield Generals Spiders Lynchburg Stadium

Lem Franklin aims for Louis title shot in trio of fights

Jack Hurley says Lem Franklin will fight Conn Nova and Buddy Baer to win a chance at Joe Louis. If he defeats all three, purses go to the Community Chest. Observers doubt Franklin can draw a crowd. Mike Jacobs must be convinced.

New York The Special News Service Jack Hurley Lem Franklin Conn Nova Buddy Baer Joe Louis Hurley Lem Franklin Mike Jacobs Empire City

Birdie Tebbets Enrolls as Special Student at UNH

Beaumont Enterprise notes Birdie Tebbets enrolled as a special student in New Hampshire University’s Agriculture Department and jokes he gained a taste for growing things after a Cleveland basket incident. Also mentions Louisville service men invited to visit Churchill Downs during fall racing, with caveat about derby day. John Munski trains near Fort Warren Wyoming aiming for Sugar Bowl. Great Lakes Naval Training Station basketball schedule includes Wisconsin and other Big Ten teams.

Louisville Churchill Downs John Munski Missouri U

Bandits In Hong Kong Loot Specialized Thievery

Defendants in recent cases show focus on specific loot. Chinese suspects steal iron gates from pillboxes and someone siphons 29 guinea pigs injected with serum. Memorial plates and dental gold from cemetery burials are taken. A junk skipper and mate steal coal from Royal Naval Dockyard supply, throwing fuel overboard for later recovery.

Hong Kong Royal Naval Dockyard

Boxing results from New York and surrounding cities

Petey Scalzo stopped Morris Nichols in New York by technical knockout. In White Plains Young Kid McCoy knocked out Buster Carroll. In Los Angeles Richie Lemos KO'd Jimmy Plorita in seven rounds with both bouts ending in favor of the locals.

The Associated Press New York Petey Scalzo Morris (Curley) Nichols White Plains N. Y Kid McCoy Detroit Buster Carroll Lowell Mass Los Angeles Richie Lemos Jimmy Plorita Philippines

Postman's Paragraph George S. Clapp Reminded by Reading

Taunton Mass resident George S. Clapp was reminded by reading a local piece that urged readers to reflect on the value of literature. The brief note highlights community engagement and the role of reading in daily life.

George S. Clapp Taunton Mass

Alsab Bought for 700 Dollars Yields Big Returns

Lexington reports Thomas Pratt reflects on selling Alsab for 700 after the colt earned more than 102000 in his first year. Sabath outbid rivals at Saratoga for the yearling, with Pratt proud of the bloodlines from Domino Ben Brush and Fair Play and noting a high yearling price for a half brother.

Lexington Alsab Thomas Pratt Sabath Saratoga Pratt Domino Ben Brush Fair Play Piatt Howl Winds Chant Crestwood Farm

Minnesota Faces Michigan With Stronger Lineup After Injuries

Minnesota prepares for the Michigan game as key players return from injuries. The Gophers, shaking off sidelined stars like Odson and Daley, hope depth gains will boost a rugged attack. Coach Bernie Bierman aims for a strong start while Michigan carries momentum from a win over Northwestern.

Minneapolis Minnesota Michigan Golden Gophers Seattle Washington Bill Baumgartner Illinois Pitt Panthers Urban Odson Bob Sweiger Bruce Smith Gene Plick Bill Daley Wolverines Bernie Bierman Ed Lechner Bud Higgins Warren Plunkett Herb Hein Flick Bierman Northwestern

Glaize Five Ties Bell Clothes in Roller League Night

The league standings show Glaize Five tied with Bell Clothes Roller after last night’s results. Friefed scores include Fries Grocery 3 United Food 2 and Glaze Bros 2 Studebaker 2 with Valley Service top team game and high series performers such as Luttrell and Clevenger.

Glaize Bros_oorreceres Bell Clothes Escovecee 1658 Valley. Service Studebaker Fries Grocery Saree Clearbrook Woolen George W. Garage Snapps Foundry Goodyear Tire Valley Service Lee Baking United National Fruit Jaaeeee Jae Goodyear Glaize Bros G. A. Garage Clark Fries Glaize Luttrell Beales G. W. Garage Clevenger Oorignar United Food Shendon Carper Hottel Stipe Clearbrook R. Webber Fries Groc Manuel

Hansen's disease history note changes 1931 Manila conference

Hansen's disease is leprosy. The Leonard Wood Memorial renamed the illness Hansen's disease at its 1931 Manila conference. German Gerhard Armauer Hansen identified the leprosy bacillus in 1871.

Pekere Leonard Wood Memorial American Leprosy Foundation Manila Gerhard Armauer Hansen

Don't Go To Pasadena To Find Out About Rose Bowl

Pasadena is cited as a poor source for Rose Bowl prospects as the Pacific Coast Conference controls the lineup and tickets. Texas Longhorns appear prominent, with Navy, Duke, and Fordham also discussed as candidates. Minnesota, Michigan, Notre Dame, and Ivy League teams are noted as possible but uncertain contenders.

Pasadena Rose Bowl Calif Pacific Coast Conference Texas Longhorns Dana X. Bible Navy

No Kick On Boots War Veteran Keeps Gardener Spirit

Mangum Oklahoma October 22 War veteran Frank R Baker continues gardening and heavy chores in muddy boots worn through World War I service reflecting his enduring resilience and stamina despite hardships.

Mangum Okla Frank R. Baker

Self-Respect Motive Drives New York Shopkeeper Fight

Morris Rudin, 70, fought two bandits who grabbed his gun and beat him in his linoleum shop. He refused to surrender and chased them away, saying he fought for self respect rather than money. Police noted his stubborn stand and the incident ended with the thieves fleeing empty handed.

New York Morris Rdin Rubin Rudin

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T. Vernon High Fairfax County School S Notel Garson TOR A. Price Meneger Bell Clothes Stores Betty Newell By Robert Myers Blacksburg Tech Richmond Goblers Virginia Blue Line Harry Baugher Joe Baugher Harry Teddy Ciesla Gobblers Tex Tilson Hugh Fullerton, JR City College Benny Friedman Allegheny Mountains Susquehanna Selinsgrove Susquehanna Valley Benny Mike Berry Rockland John Barry Ashville N. C Guy Hensley Pittsburgh Carnegie Tech University of North Carolina Esso Standard Oil CO New Jersey COPE ESO Inc Sherwin - Williams Miller’s Hardware N. Loudoun &T. Winchester Goodyear Service Store Corner Braddock & Germain Notre Dame Ivy Legue Harvard Princeton D. A Navy Department United States Navy Santa Barbara Stepwake General George Washington N. Loudoun St GEO. T. Barnsley Ats
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