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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 11, 1947

Page

9

Cardinals Eye Clean Sweep in Crucial Three-Game Set

In a pivotal National League clash, the Brooklyn Dodgers aim to widen their pennant lead as St. Louis seeks a three-game series sweep at Sportsman's Park. Ralph Branca starts for Brooklyn opposite Harry Breecheen, with both teams fighting to alter the late-season standings.

Brooklyn St. Louis Sportsman’s Park Dodgers Eddie Dyer Red Birds Brooks Burt Shotton Ralph Branca Harry Breecheen Branca Breecheen Cincin

Shotton Seeks Repeat Performance Against Rob Tonight

Shotton aims for another victory as he faces Jackie Rob in tonight’s matchup. The contest follows a prior win and promises a competitive rematch for fans.

Baseball scores from majors add to busy slate

National League results show Brooklyn 5 over Chicago 1 and St Louis 4 over Philadelphia 1 with New York 3 beating Pittsburgh 2 and Boston routing Cincinnati 8 to 0. American League tally lists New York 7 over Cleveland 4 and Detroit 5 over Boston 0 while St Louis 8 defeats Philadelphia 2 and Washington 3 defeats Chicago 1.

Brooklyn Chicago St. Louis Philadelphia New York Pittsburgh Boston Cincinnati Cleveland Detroit Washington National League

Pirates fall as Kiner homers twice in loss to Giants

Ralph Kiner hits his 42nd and 43rd home runs in a defeat to the Giants. Johnny Mize leads the National League home run derby by three. In St Louis, Al Brazile and the Cardinals shut out the Phillies 4 1 2 games behind the Dodgers with a 4 1 victory.

Ralph Kiner Pirates Giants Johnny Mize al Brazile Cardinals Phillies St. Louis Dodgers

Eliza Ball Rites Held for Wardensville Resident

Funeral services were conducted Aug. 23 at her late home in Wardensville for Mrs. Eliza Ball, a respected colored citizen, in a quiet community observance.

Wardensville Eliza Ball

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