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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 08, 1939

Page

5

Tittle Tattle and Sports Round Up Highlights

Ex Holy Cross star Bill Osmanski heads for Chicago Bears. Impersonator targets Hall Schumacher. Marquette adds football training table. Stadium crowds and signings wrap the sports week. Six to Escobar stadium expansion for Okla vs Guayama series starts tomorrow. Davis Cup dialogue and other quick notes fill the column.

New York Bill Osmanski Holy Cross Chicago Bears Bill Newport Hall Schumacher Ward New York Giant Acqseduct Marquette

Spotlight on Local Sports in Cha pel Hill and beyond

Local sports preview notes higher ambitions for both Virginia and North Carolina programs. Davidson eyes a bigger passing attack after coaches visit Tennessee, while VPI hopes its backfield cohesion improves this fall. Maryland faces strong competition as guard George Gienger and back Mondorf prepare for a tough season.

Chapel Hill N. C Jim Carolina Davidson Gene McEver Knoxville Bob Neyland Tenessee Presbyterians Henry “Puss” Redd Jimmy Foxx V. P Arlington Utilities Forest Baltimore Mondorfpf George Gienger Frank Dobson Maryland Terps North Carolina Vanderbilt Nashville

Boston Licensing Board weighs new case name Sloppy Joes

Police protested a proposed business name in Boston. The licensing board took the matter under advisement. Miss Mary Driscoll, board chair, said they did not want to appear puritanical. The name under consideration was Sloppy Joes.

Boston Bos Licensing Board Mary Driscoll Sloppy Joes

Park To Play Blairton Here Sunday

The Park hosts Blairton West Virginia Sunday in a benefit game after Blairton manager Sam Cloud issued a challenge following a 27 win season. Blairton, a Martinsburg suburb sponsored by a lime and stone plant, is known as a hard hitting club with 26 wins and recent 10-0 shutout of Williamsport Maryland.

Blairton W. Va Sam Cloud Russell Potts Potts Martinsburg Hack” Wilson Lefty” Grove Lu” Blue Johnnie Neun T. J. McCarthy H. L. Anderson Cumberland Shenandoah West Virginia Waynesboro Lynchburg

Standout Performers Across Major Leagues

Joe DiMaggio of the Yankees belted his 27th homer and added a single against the Red Sox. Ken Chase of the Senators limited the Athletics to five hits. Max West of the Bees doubled and singled, scoring twice to lift Boston. Maurice Van Kuys, Pirates, debuted with three singles and drove in the tying run in the ninth as Pittsburgh rallied to tie and win in 11 innings versus the Reds. Hal Trosky of the Indians had four hits including his 24th homer to help beat St. Louis. Ducky Medwick drove in two for the Cardinals against the Cubs. Ted Lyons and Ollie Bejma of the White Sox pitched and swung strongly in a doubleheader against the Browns, with Lyons earning the win and Bejma contributing key hits.

Joe DiMaggio Yankees Red Sox Ken Chase Senators Athletics Max West Bees Boston Giants Maurice van Kuys Pirates Pittsburgh Reds Hal Trosky Indians Ducky Medwick Cardinals Cubs Ted Lyons Ollie Bejma White Sox Farmer Chicago Browns Boston Bees New York Giants Carl Hubbell Harry Danning Chicago White Sox St. Louis Senator Filibuster Athletics Washington Senators Philadelphia Athletics Cleveland Indians Detroit Tigers Hank Greenberg Roy Cullendine Tigers

Psychologists to analyze war propaganda to curb false reports

In Palo Alto and Berkeley the Society for the Psychological Study of Social Issues within the American Psychological Association plans weekly statements analyzing war propaganda and other war related topics. Dr. T C Schneirla of New York University spokesperson says the council will examine facts and issues tied to the European war.

Palo Alto Calif Indivia Society For the Psychological Study of Social Issues American Psychological Association Berkeley T. C. Schneirla New York University Council of the Society

Marse Joe Confident Yankees Clinch Soon

Marse Joe McCarthy appears set to clinch the American League pennant as the Yankees gain a 1 game lead over the Red Sox after a 5-2 win. Cincinnati Reds struggle in extras while Pittsburgh Pirates beat them 8-7 in 11 innings. Cardinals beat Cubs 4-2. Beers top Giants 4-3. White Sox sweep Browns 8-4 and 11-4. Senators beat Athletics 10-1. Indians outslug Tigers 9-8 as Hank Greenberg hits two homers for Detroit.

Associated Press_Sports Marse Joe McCarthy Boston Red Sox Yanks McCarthy New York Red Sox

Angers Store Notes

Local notes from Angers Store in Gore and nearby areas. Residents visiting relatives include John Mauzy, Mrs. Fred Bohrer, and Mrs. Amanda Crossen. John Mauzy and Noel DeHaven visit family. Noah DeHaven of Washington D C. attended a funeral for Carol DeHaven in Winchester.

Angers Store W. Va John Mauzy Gore D. W. Mauzy Ronald Phillips Whitacre Lynwood Newbrough Fred Bohrer Washington W. B. Rind Harry Martinsburg Troy Dick J. W. Brannon O. H. Phillips Arkley Bohrer Amanda Crossen C. G. DeHaven Noah DeHaven Washington, D. C Carol DeHaven Winchester

Choir Sings Peace as War Declares

North Side Chicago church rector learns the organist chose hymns after England declared war. The choir unexpectedly began devotions with the hymn Publish Glad Tidings Tidings of Peace, sparking chuckles among parishioners.

Chicago Northwest Side England

Giants Defeat Pitt Eighteen to Capture Pro Title Edge

New York Giants, defending National pro champions, beat an eastern all star eleven 10 to 0 at the Polo Grounds before 38 667 fans. Nine of Pitt’s 1938 eleven started for the eastern squad but failed to overcome the Giants punch. Second period saw Chuck Gelatka score the decisive one yard touchdown after a 28 yard Leemans run. Ken Strong added the extra point. In the third period Strong kicked another field goal from the All Star 28.

New York New York Giants Pittsburgh Jock Sutherland Polo Grounds Chuck Gelatka Tuffy Leemans Leemans

Army Rushe Reserves To Fill Up Gaps At West Point

West Point, Sept 8. Captain William H. Wood drills a growing Army football squad rebuilding after eight start departures. He calls the group a potentially good team despite gaps, noting back Art Frontczak and stars Harry Stella Bill Gillis and Laury Greene among the hopefuls.

West Point N. Y William H. Wood Wood Hudson Art Frontczak Harry Stella Bill Gillis Cameron. Tex Laury Greene

Ups And Downs In Fifth Game

The Associated Press reports results from boxing style bouts and wrestling style weights. Pedro Montanez of Puerto Rico defeated Vince Pimipinella in New York with a weight listed as 142 to 149. In Waterbury Dick Turcotte stopped Joe Triano in a 144 to 146 contest.

Associated Press New York Pedro Montanez Puerto Rico Vince Pimipinella Waterbury Conn Dick Turcotte Joe Triano Naugatuck

How Women in Their 40s Can Attract Men

Advice column offering tips for women in their 40s to maintain appeal amid menopause like symptoms. Recommends fresh air eight hours sleep and a tonic such as Pinkham's Vegetable Compound to boost vitality and ease nerves.

Ydin Pinkham’s Vegetable Co Pinkham

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