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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 01, 1955

Page

6

Veterans On the Mound Preserve White Sox Lead

The Chicago White Sox, led by veteran pitchers Virgil Trucks and Connie Johnson with Keegan returning to form, beat Boston 4-2 as Rivera hit two two run homers. The win kept Chicago five games ahead of New York and Cleveland in the AL pennant race.

Associated Press Chicago Bob Keegan White Sox Cleveland Indians Marty Marion Virgil Trucks Sandy Consuegra Millard Howell Morrie Martin Connie Johmnson Harry Byrd Keegan Bostion Rivera Dim Rivera Boston New York Herb Washington Hec Brown Kansas City Tommy Byrne A's Tigers Orioles Earl Torgegon Detroit Baltimore Frank Lary Milwaukee Brooklyn Dodgers Cincinnati Philadelphia Pittsburgh St. Louis Johnny O’brien George Crowe Eddie Mathews del Rice Braves Carl Erskine Lew Burdette Bob Buhl

Hurricane Ends Charles' Chances Of Marciano Bout

Tommy Hurricane Jackson defeated Ezzard Charles for the second time in less than a month, delivering a 10 round unanimous decision in Cleveland. Charles, the 34-year-old ex-champion, saw his bid for another world heavyweight title crumble as Jackson, 24, showcased speed and power in a bruising rematch.

Cleveland Tommy Jackson Jack Charles

Mail Free Letter Trick At Camp Draws Attention

A Post Office worker advised Boy Scouts at a camp to mail letters without stamps by using a home return address. The letter would then be delivered with a 3 cent postage due stamp.

Nmouston Tex

Major League Standings and Schedule Preview

The American League leaders Chicago Cleveland New York Boston and Detroit are listed with records and games back. Today’s results show Cleveland 5 Baltimore 1 Chicago 4 Boston 2 Detroit 7 Washington 4 New York 11 Kansas City 6. Tonight Detroit visits Kansas City and Chicago plays Cleveland among other games.

Chicago Cleveland New York Boston Detroit Kansas City Washington Baltimore Brooklyn Milwaukee Philadelphia Cincinnati St. Louis Pittsburgh

Nashua Gains Derby Rematch Victory Over Swaps at Washington Park

In a landmark match race Nashua, the East’s pride, defeated California bred Swaps by six lengths under 126 pounds. The 2:04.2 claiming time came on a good track before 35,262 spectators as Nashua boosted career earnings to 689,700 dollars and avenged Kentucky Derby defeat.

Chicago Nashua Swaps Washington Park Stymie Citation

Old Stone Church Memorial Association Raises Funds

The Old Stone Church Memorial Association grossed 401.30 at its August reunion through lifetime memberships and sales of cakes sandwiches and drinks. The Ladies Auxiliary earned 56.30 from pony rides and handmade items. Proceeds support a 10000 endowment for church upkeep. 7600 has been invested to date.

Old Stone Church Memorial Association

Virginia A B C Board counsel G Stanley Clarke dies

G Stanley Clarke, longtime assistant state attorney general and counsel for the Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Board since its 1934 formation, died yesterday at a local hospital in Richmond.

Richmond G. Stanley Clarke Virginia Alccoholic Beverage Control Board

Michigan tops in boat building and auto industry says Williams

Gov. G. Mennen Williams proclaims Michigan leading in boat building, breakfast and baby foods, and automobiles while noting Detroit is also first in pharmaceuticals, adding machines, paint, and heavy chemicals to cement its status as a world business center.

Ann Arbor, Mich G. Mennen Williams Michigan University of Michigan Detroit

Doan’s Pills Offer Relief for Backache and Irritation

Nagging backache headaches and muscular pains may come from overexertion stress or poor habits. Doan’s Pills provide pain relief soothe bladder irritation and mildly diurese to aid kidneys. Try Doan’s Pills for relief millions have trusted for over 60 years.

Dean Doan

Teachers Wanted in Charleston After Chamber Mock Shortage

West Virginia teachers scarce claim teased by Wetzel County Superintendent S. R. Wood who asks State Chamber managing director Harry A. Stansbury for a band instructor coach two librarians a manual arts teacher and a home economics teacher in a facetious letter.

Charleston W. Va State Chamber of Commerce West Virginia Harry A. Stansbury Wetzel County R. Wood Stansbury

Virginia gasoline tax revenue growth since 3 to 6 cents

Virginia began collecting gasoline tax 32 years ago at three cents per gallon and collected $3,198,000 the first year. This year the rate is six cents and revenue rises to $61,181,000, about 18 times the initial amount.

Richmond Virginia

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