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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 04, 1941

Page

5

Sports Roundup mentions Har mon and other pro football notes

SID Feder highlights chatter on Tommy Harmon with the Bears amid a Halas Richards feud, Al Hostak's possible spring east move, Wilbur Shaw's retirement plans, and a fine for Halas over stocking. It notes Bud Ward naming Lou Jenings as amateur golf threat, Cronin's future, Pesky's ascent, Candini interest, and Zivic-Aron bout setup for Sept 14 in Pittsburgh.

Sid Feder Eddie Brietz New York Special News Service Tommy Harmon Chicago Bears George Halas Dick Richards Detroit Lions Fox Pete Reilly al Hostak Seattle Wilbur Shaw TNT Halas Bud Ward Lou Jenings Portland Hollywood Joe Cronin Red Sox Johnny Pesky Louisville Porter West Coast Whirlaway

Yanks Close In On League Pennant Clinching Chance

Yankees in Boston need one victory to secure the American League pennant after a 2-1 eleven inning win. Red Rolfe drove in the deciding run as Brooklyn and St Louis narrowed NL lead battles with losses. Dodgers upset by Philadelphia, while Pittsburgh and Washington won their games.

Boston Southland Boston College Holy Cross Louisiana Phil Wrigley Grandpa Cey Alex Carrasquel Venezuela Senators Fritzie Zivic Milt Aron Pittsburgh Red Cochrane Judson Bailey Associated Press New York Yankees Yanks Chicago White Sox Cleveland Indians Joe Gordon Keystone Philip Gerry Priddy Joe McCarthy Gordon Bombers Joe Dimaggio

Legionnaires To Install Officers Tomorrow Night

Members of Robert Y. Conrad Post No. 21 American Legion will install officers at a meeting tomorrow night at the cabin of Dr. Ralph Snapp. The session begins at 6 30 p m with fishing and recreation anticipated and a guest speaker expected.

Robert Y. Conrad Post No. 21 American Legion Ralph Snapp

Minnesota Has Makings of Good Grid Team

The Minnesota Gophers football outlook shows promise under Coach Bernie Bierman despite a thin backfield and untested replacements. Captain Bruce Smith and linemen Urban Odson and Dick Wilding anchor a line that could still deliver a strong season starting September 27 at Seattle against Washington and with a demanding schedule ahead.

Jay Vessels Minneapolis Minnesota Bernie Bierman Bierman Golden Gophers Bruce Smith Pons George Franck Bobby Paffrath Pee Wee Higgins Sweiger Daley Captain Smith Michigan Ohio State Planck Urban Odson Dick Wilding Odson Carl Ekberg University of Washington At Seattle Washington Illinois Pittsburgh Nebraska Iowa Wisconsin

Park Game to Aid Winchester Home Guard Overcoats

Winchester fans are urged to attend Sunday afternoon’s park game with proceeds donated to the local home guard for overcoats. Park nine coached by Capt. W. A. Baker will drill before and after the 2 pm start. Blairton, managed by W. L. Y, will oppose. West Virginians donate their guarantee. no price increase.

Winchester Russell Potts W. A. Baker Park Nine Blairton Martinsburg West

Baltimore and Chicago Livestock and Stock Market Quotation Summary

Commodities and livestock prices show mixed movement with cattle, calves, hogs, and sheep in Baltimore and Chicago markets. Hogs mostly lower. cattle and calves vary by weight with strong action on light cattle. sheep steady. Market reports include New York stock declines and notable quotes from leading firms and exchanges.

Baltimore U. A Rr S. Dept. Agri Chicago Livestock Chicago U. S. Dept. ‘Agri New York

All Star Freshmen Shine In Pro Grid Debacle

New York Giants beat the Eastern All Stars 23 to 3 at the Polo Grounds as a crowd of 54 279 watched. Notable youngsters from Chicago and various colleges impressed, including George Franck Len Echmont Nick Basca Marion Pugh and Jim Castiglia with impactful plays and promising pro debuts.

Sid Feder New York Chicago Bears Polo Grounds New York Giants Minnesota George Franck Fordham Len Echmont Villanova Nick Basca Marion Pugh Texas A. & M Stanford Speedsters Norm Standlee Hugh Gallarneau Milt Piepul Notre Dame Detroit Lions Jim Castiglia Georgetown Giants Ed Danowski Tuffy Leemans Stars Castiglia Eshmont Howard Yeager Santa Barbara Ward Cuff Nelle Falaschi Santa Clara Danowski Andy Marefos Franck Pugh Vosberg Lou de Filippo Cleveland Rams Charley Seabright West Virginia Boston College Charley’o.rourke

Grain Market Prices Reported in Baltimore

Wheat No 2 red winter at 110 3 4 cents. Sept at 110 3 4. Corn 89 to 91 cents. Winchester Market lists wheat 1.04 dollars per bushel, corn 88 cents, barley 65 cents per bushel. Prices based on mill deliveries.

Baltimore Winchester

Doubleheader Split as Wyatt and Horest Shine Four-Hit Games

Whitlow Wyatt of the Dodgers and Frank Horest of the Phillies each pitched four-hit games to split the twin bill. Tom Henrich of the Yankees belted his 27th homer in a game that needed 11 innings to decide a 11th inning win over the Red Sox. Jim Bloodworth of the Senators contributed two singles and a double while delivering sharp fielding in a win over the Athletics. Ed Stewart of the Pirates had two singles that aided all scoring against the Reds and threw well in the ninth to preserve the victory.

Brooklyn Phillies Whit Wyatt Leo Durocher Ed Albosta Durham Phils Frank Horest Dodgers Pittsburgh Cincinnati Elmer Riddle Pirates Washington Philadelphia Athletics Whitlow Wyatt Tom Henrich Yankees Red Sox New York Jim Bloodworth Senators Athletics Ed Stewart Reds

Condition of Rivers at Riverton

River conditions report notes North River and Muddy sections at Riverton and South Fork Muddy.

Riverton North River South Fork

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