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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 30, 1940

Page

5

Roundup hints at Aggies vs. Tennessee bowl clash

New Jeans predicts the Aggies will meet Tennessee in the Bowl as Maj. Bob Neyland’s autograph sits on the contract. Joe McCarthy blames Yankees’ collapse on himself after Fort Erie remarks. Hines posts strong scores in winter circuit prep. Sewell and Perkins discuss Harris and Sewell’s drafting in a busy camp scene. Notre Dame praise attributed to Elmer Layden as top coach comments.

New York New Jeans Aggies Tennessee Bob Neyland Joe McCarthy Fort Erie Ont Jimeny Hines

Lou Nova Faces Joe in Oakland Comeback Start

Lou Nova begins a comeback tonight against an unnamed opponent at Oakland. Also noted are referee assignments for a Cheyenne white hope tournament and Mel Ott’s optimism in New Orleans, with Ohio State weighing Carl Snavely as a solid quarterback prospect.

Lou. Nova Joe Somebody Oakland Mickey Walker Cheyenne Wyo Mel Ott The Giants New Orleans Ohio State Carl Snavely

Help Wanted for Reusable Items to Aid Recreation Center

The Recreation Association seeks old games toys books magazines tools chairs tables benches rugs pots pans dishes glassware sports equipment and more. 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

Army Selective Service Draws Celebrities and Notables

The draft lottery assigns numbers to diverse figures including actor James Stewart, boxer Arturo Dodoy, fielder Joe Vosmik, and diplomat Alger Hiss. Chippewa Indian Michael Benedict Gurnoe drew 158, a number linked to World War I top picks for three fathers, while others like Walter Brinker and Gabriel Darden also appear in the 158 group.

Washington State Department Michael Benedict Gurnoe Ashland Wis Walter Carl Brinker St. Louis Garriel Lewis Darden Colorado Springs Alden C. Flagg, Jr East Acton Mass James Stewart Hollywood Newton D. Baker Great Britain Joseph P. Kennedy Newton D. Baker III Cleveland John Kennedy Stanford University Palo Alto Calif Joe Vosmik Brooklyn Bruce Coltart Philadelphia Seaview N. J Joe Louis Arturo Dodoy Alger Hiss Albert Teasley Nashville

Butch Robinson Leads CVAL Scorers In Close Race

In the Cumberland Valley League race this season the field tightens around the top scorers. Butch Robinson of Fort Hill tops the list with 12 points from two games, followed by Delmar Robinson and Gene Hook with seven and six markers respectively. Fort Hill and Hagerstown post strong team stats as Allegany and Martinsburg struggle, with Hagerstown boasting the best air and ground offense among the group.

Delmar Robinson Gene Hook Harold Hipsley Jack Carnell Fort Hill Bill Russell Ed Bachtell Hagerstown Billy Pierce Martinsburg Silver Whippets Bill Mclyre Handley Port Hill Sentinels Martinsburg Allegany Alegany

Shoot To Be Held Sunday At Winchester Gun Club

Winchester Gun Club announced a Sunday shoot at Rouss Park grounds starting 1 PM and running to sundown. Guns and shells provided. all trapshooting enthusiasts invited. Club seeks 100 members by April 1 with a $1 fee. strong practice scores reported led by L. J. S. Justiun 45 of 50.

Winchester Gun Club Rouss Park L. J. S. Justiun Lindsey Bixby H. B. McCormac H. Foreman Dr. Slaven H. Bursey J. Eyler Shirley Mason Brown Dr. Berry

Harmon Leads All Americans by Herb Barker

Harmon dominates the All-America scene through the month, outscoring and out kicking rivals. The Gary Indiana star tallied a TD, threw a scoring pass, kicked two extra points, and racked up about 200 total yards against Penn Michigan and Nebraska. Other listed standouts include Reagan Crain Christman Kimbrough Thomason Franck Juzwik Piepul Marefos Bufalino McCullough Petrella Lalanne Johnson Grygo McGowen Boschio Sinkwich.

Herb Barker New York Jack Crain Texas Frank Reagan Penn Paul Christman Missouri Thomas Dudley Gary Ind Reaga Harmon Reagan Michigan Christman Nebraska Bob Steuber Crain Arkansas Rice Kimbrough John Kimbrogh Jim Thomason Texas A. & M Stars Aggies Baylor Thomason George Franck Minnesota Iowa Art Jones Richmond Steve Juzwik Milt Piepul Notre Dame Andy Marefos St. Mary's Lou Bufalino Hal McCullough Cornell John (Pepper) Petrella Penn State Jim Lalanne North Carolina Harvey Johnson Mississippi State al Grygo South Carolina Dick McGowen Auburn Johnny Bosch Georgia Tech Frank Sinkwich Georgia

Fights Last Night Report Highlights Ring Decisions

In White Plains Pete De Ruzza 146 3 4 outpointed Kid McCoy 144 Detroit. In Scranton Holman Williams 148 1 2 outpointed Eddie Dolan 144 1 2 Waterbury. Details note opponents and scoring in two main events from the Associated Press dispatch.

Associated Press White Plains N. Y Pete de Ruzza Mamaroneck Young Kid McCoy Detroit Scranton Holman Williams Eddie Dolan Waterbury Conn

Current Apple Market Quotations and Transport Details

Market data from Monday shows demand light and steady prices for apples in Winchester and Martinsburg. Car lots for Black Twigs U S No 1 two and one half inch minimum command 2.85 dollars per car while Staymans and Yorks U S No 1 two and a quarter to two and a half inch minimum bring 95 and 80 cents per car respectively.

Winchester Martinsburg U. S Yorks

Wanted A 1 cook state age and experience

Classified notice seeks a cook labeled Wanted A 1 with age and experience details. Readers are asked to respond via Box 230 in Charles Town West Virginia dated October 29 1921.

Box W. O Care Star Office Charles Town W. Va

Charles Town Battles Allegany Friday Night

Charles Town High School Purple Panthers, on a five game win streak, face Allegany High in Cumberland Friday night. Allegany seeks revenge for last year’s 7 0 defeat as Coach Herman Ball plans lineup changes to counter Charles Town attack. Senior tackle Bill Boyer returns after a two week injury layoff boosting the Panther line.

Martinsburg Allegany Panther

Aged Colored Woman Ellen Hilliard Dies in City

Ellen Hilliard an aged colored woman formerly of Moorefield West Virginia and a two year city resident died at her son B M Taylor 209 Liberty avenue last night She left a daughter Mrs Lillian McClung of Moorefield and three sons Richard Taylor of Moorefield Kenneth Taylor of Homestead Pa and B M Taylor of Winchester Funeral arrangements were not completed today.

Ellen Hilliard Moorefield W. Va B. M. Taylor Liberty Avenue Lillian McClung Richard Taylor Kenneth Taylor Homestead Winchester

Must Observe The Garbage Ordinance

Dr C R Anderson mayor urges citizens to follow the garbage ordinance urging disposal on the sidewalk for collection. He notes many place ashes in paper bags making rain useless and warns violations will be cited if practices continue.

C. R. Anderson

War Censorship Warns U.S. Readers at The Star

The Star cautions readers that European news is censored before transmission to the United States, warning that wartime reporting may be restricted or altered.

the Star Europe United States

Ice Hockey Opens Its 1940 Season

New York October 30 1940 ice hockey begins in the American League with a three day start ahead of the National League The circuit dropped International from its name last month as it lacks a Canadian member for five seasons The Buffalo Bisons return to replace the Syracuse Stars in the league lineup and the season opens amid football and baseball talk

New York Providence Reds Pittsburgh Hornets Buffalo Bisons Syracuse Stars

James Fetzer 88 Died Today At Home

James Fetzer aged 88 of 373 Highland Avenue died at 2 30 this morning at his residence. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 2 30 at Kurtz Funeral Home with Rev. Ronald Wilson officiating. Interment will be Mount Hebron. He leaves his wife and one son in Baltimore.

James Fetzer Highland Avenue Sarah Ashwood Fetzer Kurtz Ronald Wilson Presbyterian Church Mount Hebron Baltimore

Chicago Bears and Cardinals scout Packers tie for Nov 10 matchup

Chicago clubs plan to study Green Bay as the Cardinals attend the pivotal Packers Bears tie to prepare for their November 10 meeting with Green Bay. The Bears arrive off a 37-31 win over the Giants after opening the campaign with a 41-10 victory at Green Bay.

Chicago Chicago Bears Cardinals Green Bay Packers Packers Bears Green Bay New York Giants Oan Bears

Hunter's Moon wins turf classic at Newmarket

French bred Hunter's Moon ridden by Gordon Richards led to nose out Sir Pomm and King Legend in the Cesarewitch at Newmarket. Owner Edward Esmond. Winner paid 100 to 8. carried 132 pounds. Fourteen starters.

Newmarket Eng Hunter's IV Ceserewitch Gordon Richards Sir Pomm King Legend Edward Esmond

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