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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1930
Page
5
The Star invites readers to submit sporting news for publication in the daily sports column covering local and state events. Send results, scores, and noteworthy achievements to the newspaper for inclusion.
Washington edged Boston 2 to 1 and 6 to 3 to gain on Philadelphia in the standings. Joe Cronin and Lloyd Brown starred for the Senators as Brown relieved Marberry and hit a homer. In New York, the Yankees split with Philadelphia after winning the nightcap 2 to 1, Ruffing limiting the Athletics to two hits. Detroit swept a twin bill from Chicago 6-5 and 4-2 with Whitehill getting his 15th win.
Cleveland Indians smashed the St Louis Browns in both ends of a Labor Day doubleheader winning 13 to 8 and 9 to 5. Funk doubled and scored in the first game with McManus driving in the run. Alexander and Reynolds homered in the opener. Akers, Gehringer, and Stone contributed in the fourth and sixth innings of the second game.
Scores of Yesterday With York show Brooklyn snapping into fourth place in the National League after a doubleheader split with Boston. Boston won 5 to 3 in the opener before Brooklyn claimed a 4 to 2 victory in the nightcap. Wally Berger hit his 32nd homer off Ray Phelps driving in three Braves runs. Lopez homered for Brooklyn. Hollis Thurston doubled home two in the seventh to seal the win.
Cincinnati Reds swept a Labor Day doubleheader to shake Chicago’s grip on the National League pennant race. Cubs lost 5–0 and 2–1, with a last-inning triple in the second game breaking Hack Wilson as Sukeworth’s flare bounced for the score. Red Lucas shut out the Cubs in the opener.
Former Reds first baseman Josen Kelly, released to Minnesota, resurges in National League with a chance to reach the World Series with the Chicago Cubs.
Waynesboro hosts Hagerstown in the second game as rain delays. Chambersburg, 14 5, plays Frederick, 4 2, with games listed and matchups Wayne at Hagerstown Chambersburg at Frederick awaiting weather.
Harry E. Connor, a former navy lieutenant, will serve as navigator beside Erroll Boyd in a proposed flight from Canada to England. The plan outlines an ambitious transatlantic route aiming to showcase naval aviation expertise and cross continental cooperation.
Heirs closing estate offer over forty four acres with eight acres timber land and more than a quarter mile frontage on a paved road. Includes seven room house with center hall, cellar, barn and outbuildings. Located a mile west of Toms Brook near Woodstock and Strasburg. Land productive, water abundant, near railroad and Lee Jackson Highway. Immediate title transfer. contact H N Spiker Maurertown Va for details.
Prof Holdaway of the Virginia Experiment Station argues dairymen can profit with butterfat near five cents per pound. He cites experiment records and notes skim milk value for calf, poultry, and hog feed. He urges intelligent feeding, including a dairy ration high in carbohydrates and protein, and notes drought conditions require good hay and molasses-rich rations.
The Star notes a Handley High School student from Winchester praising the Handley Library. The writer, part of the community, expresses satisfaction with library access and its information resources as a valued local asset.
MBELLA GLO Face Powder claims to deliver a youthful look with a new French spreading process that minimizes pores and reduces shine. Advertised as government-approved for its purity, it promises smooth application and long wear. Available at Baker's Drug Store.
The Frederick County School Board will auction the Cross Roads school lot at the County Court House on Saturday September 13 at 11 a m. The property on the Hayfield to Gavinsboro Pike covers about 7-10 of an acre. Cash sale. Roy P. Duvall, Chairman.
Garnet L. Hamrick of Winchester Va writes Sept 1 1930 praising the Handley Library as a vital college and city resource. He urges every citizen to support the institution to ensure future generations inherit a priceless gift of knowledge and pleasure.
We wish to thank our friends and neighbors for their kindness shown us during the illness and at the death of our dear mother Mrs Margaret R Harman by her children.
Two brothers from Lamesa Texas Lindsey and M C Lindsey headed rival political organizations in the Ferguson terling campaign.
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