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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 1940

Page

11

New York Sports Roundup Hits Busy Weekend Contrast

New York previews a mixed sports slate with Jug Mc3 at Winchester GHB securing a lifetime deal, Mose Simmons promising refunds if Cowboys falter against LIU, Ted Thye touting postwar street wartime unity, Carnegie Tech football ending Notre Dame clashes, Penn and Prof. Crisler aligning for Michigan, all leading to Saturday four quarter action.

New York Jug Mc- 3 Boston Swank Winchester Ghb Mose S'mms St. Mary's ‘Texas Cowboys Long Island University Ted Thye Impressario Australia Carnegie Tech Notre Dame Penn Prof Crisler Michigan Ann Arbor

Football star signs for 7500 in Yankee farm system

The rumor mill cites a football ace signing for 7500 to catch in the Yankee farm system while the NFL whirls affairs around Arch Ward in Chicago. Various sports notes mention Oscar Vitt drawing next Monday in Cleveland, Leo Durocher scouting Utah, and Clemson expected to beat South Carolina.

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Veteran Coaches Step Down After Long Tenures

Move Over Mister J M Saunderson who has coached football at Morningside College for 29 consecutive years must take a back seat. Harry Hughes has been on the job at Colorado State for 30 years and never felt better in his life.

J. M. Saunderson Morningside College Harry Hughes Colorado State

Local High School Football Schedule Highlights This Weekend

Spotlight on local sports notes multiple CVAL and CWAL contests with Fort Hill in Cumberland and Hub City visiting Martinsburg. Berkeley Springs visits Charles Town for the first night game, Front Royal hosts Harpers Ferry, and Warren County leaders eye a win coached by Les Young.

Winchester Cumberland Fort Hill High Hagerstown Fort Hill Martinsburg

Triplett Posts 148 Score In League Action

Triplett fires a 148 as Studebaker leads the B standings with 3. Glaize Bros 0 and G W Garage 2 to 1 Goodyear. Fries Grocery 2 Bell Clothes 1. Natl Fruit 2 Valley Service 1. Lee Baking 2 United Food 1. Nehi 2 Letter Carriers 1.

Studebaker Glaize Bros G. W. Garage Goodyear Fries Grocery Bell Clothes Nat'l. Fruit Valley Service Lee Baking United Food Nehi Letter Carriers W. L. Studebaker National Fruit Geo. Washington Garage Goodyear Tire Triple United Food Brown Merriner Pries Uni W. White National Pruit

Texas Is Good But Ignored Football Upsets Lately

Dallas reports Texas is undefeated with a strong all around attack and top yardage on land and air. The Longhorns crushed Arkansas 21 to 0, yet dropped five places in a national rating, settling at twelfth in the AP poll as praise comes slowly from critics.

Dallas Dana Bible University of Texas Jack Crain Texas Arkansas Razorbacks Big Red Associated Press

Winchester Amateur Club to Hold Nov 8 Boxing Card

After a Tuesday meeting the Winchester Amateur Club released the likely fighters for a November 8 card sponsored by the Sarah Zane Fire Co. The event will feature 12 amateur bouts and a five man negro free-for-all top attraction. Denzel Whitacre leads a list including Maynard Boyce Clyde Alexander and other club members.

Winchester Amateur Club Sarah Zane Fire Co Tom Starrett Winchester American Legion Starrett Third Corps U. S. Army

Pepper Martin Relaunches Coast Career As Player Manager

Los Angeles reports Pepper Martin, former St. Louis Cardinal star, will join the Pacific Coast League next spring as player manager of Sacramento. He will be joined by six former gas house gang teammates across Los Angeles Seattle Hollywood and Portland, reviving memories of the 1934–35 era and Pepper’s already noted leadership.

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Lopez Wins Narrow Decision Over Shapiro in Topeka Fight

Chino Lopez weighed 137 1 2 pounds and defeated Al Shapiro who weighed 141 pounds in a six round decision in Topeka Kansas. Shapiro, from New York, was outpointed by Lopez who hails from Mexico City, according to Associated Press reports.

Associated Press Topeka Kas Chino Lopez Mexico City al Shapiro New York

Seven Bouts Planned for Boyce High School Boxing Show

At Boyce Va the high school auditorium hosts seven boxing bouts tomorrow night to raise funds for the basketball squad. Coach Joe Settle notes possible matchups including Billy Yowell versus Buddy Foley in the 145 pound class and Wilton Weaver versus Edward Lanham at 150 pounds. Jarrin Joe Casey may be unable to fight due to a rib issue.

Boyce Joe Settle Jarrin Joe Casey Casey Probony Settle Billy Yowell Buddy Foley Wilton Weaver Edward Lanham Lanham

Heavy Hitter Promised to Fight Tomorrow in Berryville Area

The article notes a strong right handed boxer and a dangerous southpaw, with two other bouts to be announced. Ray Shiflett and Clyde Der, who fought in Berryville, indicate they will fight here tomorrow and do not intend to disappoint. Both are capable of giving their opponents a rough match.

Ray Shiflett Clyde der Berryville

Minnesota Is Getting Even In Big Ten Showdowns

Minnesota fans note four costly losses last season. This year Nebraska and Ohio State games swung on one play or penalty and a forward pass from Bruce Smith to Bill Johnson sealed a 13 to 7 win. Minnesota tied the Buckeyes at Columbus with successful touchdown drives.

Minneapolis Minnesota Golden Gophers Nebraska Bernie Bierman Bruce Smith Bill Johnson Ohio State Gophers Buckeye Columbus

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