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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 05, 1940

Page

11

Roundup of pennant chatter and sports notes

New York roundup surveys pennant race odds for Cleveland Yankees and Tigers. Mentions boxing, golf amateurs, Baer vs. Comiskey, Budge Riggs, Banks McFadden, plus Giants and Hank Prusoff. Highlights include Henry Armstrong title bid, Johnny Murphy news, Bing Crosby golf, and college football chatter with Pete Layden and a Michigan player nicknamed Bromo.

New York Cleveland Yankees Detroit Republic Dick Chapman Jack Kearns Baer Comiskey Don Budge Bobby Riggs Ha Marble Doc Sutherland Banks McFaden Henry Armstrong Phil Farr Washington Johnny Murphy Yankee Herb Hash Red Sox Mike Jacobs Marmaroneck Maurice McCarthy Cincinnati Bing Crosby Jim Mallory North Carolina U

Fights Last Night by Associated Press

Washington Izzy Janazzo outpointed Holman Williams in a light bout. Uniontown’s va Rucker defeated a Pittsburgh opponent. Ray Lunny beat Lew Fildman in San Francisco. Detroit and Brooklyn cards showed close decisions with tied scores and ten rounds.

Associated Press Washington Izgy Janazzo New York Holman Williams Detroit

Major League Standings and Results Summary

National League results include Boston 2 New York 0 and Brooklyn 3 Philadelphia 0. Probable pitchers listed for Cincinnati and other matchups include Derringer and Mulcahy with partial records.

Capes Cincinnati Derringer Brooklyn Philadelphia Grissom

League Baseball Results and Tonight's Matchups

Yesterday the American League saw Detroit beat Cleveland 7 to 2 while New York won 6 to 5 and Boston 6 to 5. St Louis edged Chicago 4 to 1. Tonight Cleveland visits Detroit with A Smith against Bridges, New York at Washington features Donald and Bonham versus Leonard and Master son, Philadelphia at Boston Caster versus Bagby, and St Louis at Chicago with Bildilli opposing E Smith.

Detroit Cleveland New York Boston Philadelphia St. Louis Chicago A. Smith Bridges Washington Donald Bonham Leonard Masterson Caster Bagby Bildilli E. Smith

Stars of the Day Include Several Sharp Wins Across Leagues

AP roundup highlights Dick Errickson and Eddie Miller leading Bees to a five hit shutout of the Giants with the homer provided by Miller. Joe Krakauskas earns his first win for the Senators in a tense Yankees duel. Bob Harris and Luke Hamlin contribute shutouts for Browns and Dodgers respectively. Chronology notes Kronin Carey Red Sox heroics in extra innings and Gehringer’s four RBI from the Tigers.

Associated Press Dick Errickson Eddie Miller Bees Giants Joe Krakauskas Senators Yankees Bob Harris Browns Sox Joe Kronin Tom Carey Red Sox Athletics Luke Hamlin Dodgers Phillies Schoolboy Rowe Charley Gehringer Tigers Rowe Gehringer Indians Max Lanier Cardinale Keet Cubs Bill Werber Reds Pirates Cardinals Chicago Cubs Clyde Shoun Boston Bees Carl Hubbell New York Giants Errickson Hubbell

Flag's Race Turned By Old Tigers

The Detroit Tigers routed the Cleveland Indians 7-2 and then beat the Yankees 6 2 in a double burst that reshaped the AL pennant chase. Manager Joe McCarthy’s squad faced a tough stretch as stars like Rowe Gehringer Averill Bartell Campbell earned a roar from the elder Tigers lineup. The Tigers rose to second, three games behind the Indians.

Judson Bailey Associated Press Detroit Tigers Cleveland Indians New York Tigers de Baker Boston Red Sox Philadelphia Athletics Joe Cronin Tom Carey Cro~nin Jim Foxx St. Louis Browns Chicago White Sox Bob Martin Cincinnati Reds Ie Eee Pirates Reds Bill Werber Joe Beggs

Hitler May Delay Invasion While Weather Cools London

Dewitt Mackenzie argues Hitler dreads a long war and questions German air mastery. He notes Berlin’s conflicting signals and suggests Hitler may await favorable weather to launch a costly invasion, risking heavy losses if weather turns against him.

Roll Out The Barrel

Giovanni Evangeliati, 52, endured an embarrassing moment in downtown Rochester when a street car crowd witnessed his trousers being nearly ripped off by a passing car’s door handle. The driver apologized and hastily ferried him home for replacements.

Rochester N. Y Giovanni Evangeliati Evangelion

Radio disturbance ends in silent scene across the way

A Seattle caller complained of a loud radio drawing attention to a nearby window where a young woman read calmly. Officers reported the disturbance quelled as the radio was turned off and the woman dressed, still reading when they arrived.

Seattle Godiva

General Waller resigns as brigadier general in Virginia Guard

Richmond reports Brig. Gen. Waller steps down as commander of the 91st Infantry Brigade Virginia National Guard to focus on state defense duties. He will remain adjutant general. Waller cites added responsibilities if troops are federalized and says another officer should enjoy the honor of leading the brigade. He served since 1922 and fought with the AEF in World War I.

Richmond al S. Gardner Waller 91St Virginia National Guard Price Waller Virginia Westmoreland Davis National Guard France Milton A. Bockford Baltimore Warren Light Infantry 116Th Ifantry United States Anniston Ala Pollard Front Royal Virginia House of Delegates The University of

3000 U S Marksmen Gather For Training

CAMP PERRY O Sept 5 When this week closes Uncle Sam will be able to chalk up about 3000 first line instructors in rifle marksmanship that he doesn t have right now Approximately this number of small arms experts will be graduated in this year s classes at the National Matches Small Arms Firing School held annually here at Camp Perry in connection with the world s greatest arms tournament The NRA composed of gun clubs scattered throughout the continental United States and its

Camp Perry Sam United States U.S War Department National Association Lake Erie NRA Continental

Child Tests Responding Kid After Tramp in Yard Incident

A staged emergency prompts a child to call for police. A woman stops the call, revealing the scenario was a test of Junior’s response to being alone in an emergency. The incident highlights the importance of home safety and child readiness.

Leepregeel Sergio Junior

Unlucky Cushion

Estes Park Colorado reports an accident as Elvin Noyes aged 18 chased a squirrel from a limb and fell 20 feet, landing on Coy Hackett aged 16 who suffered a broken leg.

Estes Park Colo Elvin Noyes Coys Hackett Hackett

Army to Host National Rifle Matches at Camp Perry

The Army gathers top marksmen from the infantry cavalry engineers reserve officers marine corps coast guard and others at Camp Perry for national individual and team titles as well as the War Department rifle matches featuring premier military competitors and coveted trophies.

Camp Perry Army War Department Infantry Cavalry Engineers Marine Corps Coast Guard

Transfer Employee Injures His Foot

Giles 81 employed by Sportswood and company. A jury penny Salonine at the terminal in Kernstown reports a barrel fell on his right foot crushing the arch. He will be confined to his home 333 East Piccadilly Street for about six weeks.

Giles Spo Tswood and Company Penny Salonine Kernstown East Piccadilly Street

Auto and mule clash on Murder Creek bridge injure J C Bond

In Monticello Georgia on September 5 J C Bond collided with a mule on a bridge over Murder Creek. The mule reportedly disputed the right of way and struck Bond with its hooves, injuring him. A passing motorist rescued Bond and transported him to a local hospital for treatment.

Monticello J. C. Bond Murder Creek Bond

Backache and Leg Pains as Warning Signs

Advice urges evaluation of kidneys when backache and leg pains persist. Explains kidneys remove poisons from blood and how poor function can affect energy and urination. Warns to seek medical attention if symptoms persist or worsen.

Nature Ayers

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