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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 29, 1940

Page

5

Sports Roundup and Rumors From Campus and Gridiron

New York notes show Southern California borrowing Ernie Smith from Green Bay to teach Trojan T formations. Tom Yawkey pursues Sid Hudson, Chicago Stadium rents cited, two Aggie linemen named for All America. Hank Greenberg passed on a race to back Master Henry. Lou Brouillard turns to wrestling.

New York Southern California Ernie Smith Green Bay Packers Trojans Chicago Bears Clark Shaugnessy Stanford Shaughnessy Taugt Bears New York U Fordham Vanderbilt Clemson Tulane Tom Yawkey Sid Hudson Clark Griffith Chicago Mike Jacobs Georgetown Empire City Hank Greenberg Detroit Big League Henry Winnah Lou Brouillard

Stedler Warns On Hornsby Manager Deal For Indians

Buffalo Evening News columnist Bob Stedler suggests Cleveland could hire Rogers Hornsby as manager, implying the Indians would play better but warns against misnaming the ballpark in a playful jab at the team's branding and future performance.

Bob Stedler Buffalo Evening News Cleveland Rogers Hornsby

Public Sale Of Household Goods By Dr Humston

All household goods in good condition and well kept will be sold for cash. Sale conducted by Dr E A Humston.

Local football odds and college prep paths noted

Spotlight on local sports reviews how two Middletown brothers John Fred Larrick and Randolph gained football exposure at Massanutten Military Academy and VMI. It also notes Carroll Rowe at Potomac State and Handley losses to Fort Hill, with upcoming games vs Hagerstown, Charles Town, and Fredericksburg.

Middletown John Fred Larrick Randolph Middletown Section Gobbler John Fred V. M United States Massanutten Military Academy Woodstick LeRoy Grant Keyser W. Va Carroll Rowe Handley Potomac State College Hunter Maddex Fort Hill Cumberland School Hazerstown Charles Town Fredericksburg

Berryville Seeks Friday Football Bout Before Front Royal

Berryville seeks a Friday game to stay sharp for a November 8 clash with Warren County Wildcats. Coach George Pope reports all players fit and notes Front Royal as the likely site with Berryville underdogs against a 4 4 Wildcats squad. The team missing Harpers Ferry 13 0 is a key comparison.

Berryville George Pope Pope Front Royal Warren County Wildcats Bobcat Harpers Ferry Wildcats Warren Mountains

Heart Attack Fatal to Laurel Fire Company Driver

Eugene Greiman a 65 year old driver for the Laurel Fire Company died of a heart attack after answering an alarm at the Lafean paper mill. The fire was extinguished quickly and Greiman collapsed while returning to the operator's seat.

York Eugene Greiman Laurel Fire Company Lafean Greiman

Eureka man links Romanian relatives by telegram

Two relatives of Eureka merchant Oto Wagner in Rumania use him as go-between for messages. Wagner sent a cable to his nephew in Cernauti and received a reply of good health, which he relayed back to the brother.

Eureka Ill Oto Wagner Rumania Wagner Cernauti

Renner And Butsler High Triumphs In Team Bowling Meet

Renner and Butsler High of Imperial defeated Republic 3 to 0 while Bell Clothes won 3 to 0 over Jr. Women. High scorers included Renner 342 and Butsler 340, with Lillis 331 for Handley. Imperial led team games 524 Handley 505 Hershey 497 and Handley topped totals with 1,438.

Imperial Republic Bell Clothes Goodrich Beta Sigma Star Nurses Greyhound Hershey Handley Renner Belles Lillis Butsler Oer

Judge grants divorces for Tew couples in Los Angeles

In Los Angeles on October 29 the judge granted Lois Tew a divorce from Ralph Tew and parted Faye and Clifford Tew. The bailiff noted overheard remarks and identified two other Tew pairs as involved in the proceeding.

Los Angeles Lois Tew Ralph Tew Faye Clifford Tew

Son of Mrs Siegler Is Hurt in Bike Car Crash

Chicago report states 15 year old George Siegler was struck by a car while cycling. He suffered a fractured leg and was taken to a hospital. Mrs Genevieve Siegler, reporting a minor accident, heard the call and feared it was her son.

Chicago Genevieve Siegler

Trustee's Sale of County Real Estate in Frederick County

The substituted trustee will sell at public auction in front of the County Court House, Winchester, Virginia, on November 16, 1940 at 11:00 A.M. the 153 acre tract with buildings in Stonewall District, Frederick County, subject to a prior lien by The Federal Land Bank and to the mortgage. cash terms.

Norris Davis Maggie Davis Circuit Court Frederick County Virginia E. Paul Crider T. Russell Cather E. Paul County Court House Winchester Stonewall Magisterial Little North Mountain Pleasant Valley Church Jerry M. Bennett Federal Land Bank of Baltimore C. I. Brumback

Bowling Night Yields High Scores for Lunsford Keller Rollers

Lunsford and Keller led winners in last night’s bowling games. Solenbergers defeated Cammer Cleaners 3 0, Reuss beat Cammer Tire 3 0. Friendship topped Webbers 2 1, Express beat Laundry 2 1, Knitting Mill won 1 0. Highs include Keller 138 and Lunsford 134, Romick 129, Carper 128. Team leaders: Rouss 671, total pinfall 1603 for Rouss. Friendship 1555. Schenck 1548. Laundry 1536. Webbers 1535.

Solenbergers Cammer Cleaners Reuss Cammer Tire Goodrich Friendship Webbers Express Laundry Knitting Mill Keller Lunsford Rouss Romick Carper Schenck Forney Reed Bellway Express Sete Weaee Friendship Eee Railway Express e+e Eee Seewwee Ween Terrens Se Eenee Cammer Cleaners Tee Eee

Wanted items for recreation center drive

The Recreation Association seeks old games toys books magazines tools chairs tables benches rugs pots pans dishes glassware footballs baseball equipment badminton birds and gear. Call Wendell Barney at 429 or 1879 to arrange pickup or leave items at the American Legion Building on North Loudoun Street opposite the George Washington Garage. Support the Recreation Center.

Recreation Association Wendell Barney American Legion Loudoun Street George Washington

Nebraska's passing star Herm Rohrig shines for Huskers

Lincoln October 29 Nebraska halfback Hermie Rohrig emerges as a top passing threat this fall. He has eight completions in 15 attempts with one interception and claimed scoring passes against Minnesota Indiana Missouri. His best game came against Missouri with a 34 yard TD and a 14 to 0 lead.

Lincoln Neb Nebraska Herman Rohrig Minnesota Indiana Missouri Kansas Missouri Hearts of the Tigers Hermie Walter Luther Luther

Merchants Seek Help as Skunk Invasion Hits Kane

In Kane Pennsylvania on October 29, merchants urged State Game Protector William Carpenter to curb a rising nighttime skunk invasion. Skunks roamed streets causing damage and creating a growing nuisance for fever sufferers in the borough.

Kane William Carpenter

Current Apple Market Quotations and Freight Terms

Shipping point information for Saturday includes Winchester and Martinsburg. Market is steady with light demand. terms are wire order sales. Grimes No 1 barrels in cold storage priced at 1.75 with various basket and bushel box items ranging from 80 to 135 cents per unit and carload minimums.

Winchester Martinsburg U. S Yorks N. Mn

Top college teams Cornell Notre Dame and Michigan lead AP ranking

The AP poll places Cornell Notre Dame and Michigan first through third with Cornell over the hump toward a potential perfect season. Notre Dame and Michigan face tough tests while Minnesota Northwestern and Texas A M loom in the top ten.

Bill Bonl New York Cornell Notre Dame Michigan Associated Press Columbia Army Minnesota Northwestern Ohio State Clemson Georgetown Evanston Texas Aggies Arkansas Mississippi Stanford Stright Tennessee Florida Louisiana State Boston College Manhattan Tulane Syracuse Pennsylvania Texas A. É& M Nebraska Washington Navy Pennsyl

Boxing results from last night across major cities

In Baltimore Jack Walker 186 Columbus Ohio stopped Jack Youngs town Ohio. In Washington Everett Right mire 131 Sioux City Iowa out pointed Marcus Pitts 1294. In Chicago Lem Franklin 201 Cleveland outpointed Elza 231 Indianapolis.

Associated Press Baltimore Jack Walker Columbus Jack Yr Youngstown Washington Everett

Also Mentioned on This Page

Aggie Texas Wrich Jerry Stephens McAllen Tex Pigswin Asa Bushnell Eastern Grid Herman Page U. of Dayton Paul Menton S. Main St E. A. Humston Cofpey Clarke County Prastene Evereedy Carbon Campeny Prestone Valley Service Station Amherst St Renner and Butsler High Star Ladies League Lunsford and Keller Top Apple Vania Southern Penn State Ee Cee Santa Clara George T. Barnsley Pep.o Shawnee Berryville Ave Bell Bell Clothes Store Winchester — Front Royal W. W. Viar R. R. Sampson C. E. Graham Joe Johnson, H.S. Tates W. Edwards G. F. Anderson George Washington Garage General Tires Loudoun ST
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