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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 05, 1941

Page

5

Substitution rule sparks editorials. giants in and out 17 times

News round up highlights reaction to the new college grid substitution rule as Giants players are rotated extensively. Mentions Joe Louis, Julian Black, Lou Nova, Howie Yeager, Otto, and Hank Ward with sports gossip and future headlines.

New York Thred Special News Service Getchell Friesell Chicago New York Giants Joe Louis Julian Black Joell Lou Nova Curly Lambeau Howie Yeager Santa Barbara N. Y Pro Giants

Bigamist Arrest Tangles Birmingham Case

Eighteen year old Warren O Williams was jailed in Birmingham Alabama on bigamy charges after a woman with a five month old baby questioned his whereabouts for six months. A second woman filed a bigamy complaint. Williams was reportedly AWOL from Fort Barrancas Florida.

Warren O. Williams Birmingham Ala Fort Barrancas Fla

Saints Arrival Prompts 1300 Sinner Banner

A newspaper headline touts the arrival of the St. Paul baseball saints for an exhibition game, declaring 1 300 sinners awaiting the coming of saints in a bold banner.

Local Baseball Scores and Schedule Highlight

Spotlight on American League shows Cleveland 7 Detroit 6 and New York 6 Boston 3 with Philadelphia at Washington as a scheduled game. Probable pitchers: Cleveland at Detroit Smith versus Newsom. St. Louis at Chicago Auker versus Ross.

Cleveland Detroit New York Boston Philadelphia Washington Iain Smith Newsom St. Louis Chicago Auker Ross

Pittsburgh Tops Cincinnati Four Nil in Opening Game

Yesterday's results show Pittsburgh defeating Cincinnati 4 to 0. Weather impacted other matches with rain in Boston and New York. Philadelphia hosted Ring Wie while Chicago edged St. Louis 4-3 and 0-3. Derringer went 10-13 and Turner 5-4 against Butcher 15-10 and Dietz 5-1.

Pittsburgh Cincinnati Chicago St. Louis Ring Wie Philadelphia Boston New York Derringer Turner Butcher Dietz

River Condition Report for Riverton Area

The entry notes clear conditions for both the South Branch and North Branch rivers near Riverton, indicating good water clarity and no obstructions reported in the area. No notable hazards or alterations documented.

Riverton

Subway Ball Series Looms After Yankee Pennant Clinch

The Yankees clinched the American League pennant with a 6-3 win over the Red Sox in a 10-hit attack led by their batting order. Brooklyn’s Dodgers surged toward a fifth-straight title after a 6-3 victory at Boston as St. Louis dropped a doubleheader to Chicago, and Pittsburgh narrowed the gap on Cincinnati with a 4-0 win. Bob Feller earned his 22nd win as Cleveland edged Detroit 7-6 in ten innings.

Offers $10 000 Crops To Uncle Sam

Anthony Moscinski of Burlington New Jersey says the federal government can harvest his crops valued at about 10 000 dollars since he is too old and his sons are on defense work. He offers potatoes corn cabbage tomatoes and other vegetables worth 10 000 dollars and asks the government to feed the hungry. Federal Agricultural Experiment Station inspectors in Burlington will seek a government agency to harvest the crops.

Burlington N. J Anthony Moscinski Moscinski Federal Agricultural Experiment Station

Fights Last Night Results Across Cities

Wardell Washington from Springfield defeated Joe Jackson in Boston. Johnny Rivers from Allentown drew with Neil Miller from Wilkes-Barre in Quakertown.

Associated Press Manchester Conn Wardell Washington Springfield Mass Joe Jackson Boston Allentown Johnny Rivers Quakertown Neil Miller Wilkes-Barre Drew

Duke Blue Devils Carry On Despite Occasional Defeat

Duke based on a strong tradition remains optimistic for the season. Key players face draft eligibility while the squad features solid backfield talent and experienced linemen. The schedule includes Wake Forest, Tennessee, Maryland, Colgate, Pittsburgh, Georgia Tech, Davidson, North Carolina, and NC State.

Duke Blue Devils Durham N. C Big Blue Dukes Tennessee North Carlina Pittsburgh Georgia Tech North Carolina Wallace Wade Uncle Sam Blue Devils John Nania Charlie Jett Frank Ezerski Harold Stephenson Soph Bill Canada Dan Young Mike Karmazin Bob McDonough Wink Siegfried George Kokinsky Leo Long Frank Swiger Wade Vols Duke Karmazin Alex Winterson Burns Lipscomb Goddard Big Mike Bob Barnett McDonough al Piasecky Luther Dempsey Jim Smith Stephenson Bob Gantt Ernest Beamer Herman Smith Steve Lach Tommy Prothro Moffat Storer Colgate Scotter Bill Wartman Tom Davis Ike Gill Siegfried Bokinsky Long Wake Forest Maryland Pitt Atlanta Davidson North Carolina State Raleigh

Stars Shine as Five Games Decide League Pennants

Yesterday's report spotlights Atley Donald of the Yankees pitching a five hit bail against the Red Sox to clinch the American League pennant. Rip Sewell of the Pirates held the Reds to one hit in five innings before rain halted play and gave Pittsburgh victory. Claude Passeau and Paul (Red) Erickson of the Cubs hurled Chicago to a double victory over the Cardinals. Lou Boudreau of the Indians delivered a two run single in the 10th inning to cap a winning rally against the Tigers.

Associated Press New York Yankees Brooklyn Dodgers Boston Red Sox Boston Dick Newsome Mickey Harris Ailey Donald Red Sockers New Yorkers Chicago White Sox Red Sox St. Louis Cardinals Chicago Cardinals Len Warneke Cincinnati Mort Cooper Claude Passeau Cubs St. Louis Redbirds Don Padgett Stan Hack Lou Stringer Pittsburgh Pirates Reds Bob Feller Cleveland Indians Detroit Atley Donald Yankees Rip Sewell Pirates Pittsburgh Lou Boudreau Indians Tigers

Sergeants Know Their Salutes

Second Army in Arkansas witnesses a Royal Engineers observer causing a salute mix up. Lieut General Ben Lear meets troops at pontoon bridges. a sergeant corrects a salute, proving American customs. The British Major Morris states he serves with the Royal Engineers.

Arkansas Ben Lear Uncle Sam Morris 17Th Battalion Royal Engineers

How Airplanes Avoid Midair Conflicts on Airways

Air traffic rules require airplanes to maintain assigned altitudes to prevent collisions. Eastbound flights use odd thousand foot levels while westbound flights use even thousand foot levels on the same airway.

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