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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 15, 1939

Page

5

Sports Round Up By Eddie Brietz

Philadelphia report previews Tony Galento Vega bout potential Newark payoff and $100000 gate. Michigan ticket sales up 150 percent as Fritz Crisler braces for season. El Chico ca nary among fading stars, Harlow laughs at Conn Bettina May. Ben Hur Farm linked to Louis prep site and former summer camp for disabled children.

Philadelphia Tony Galento Newark Fritz Crisler Michigan William Ziegler el Chico Larry Kelley Dick Harlow Harvard Bettina Nova Galento

Marquette Freshman Star Out as Academic Issues Halt Season

The piece notes a top Marquette freshman will miss the season due to academic ineligibility. It mentions trainer Ray Arcel boasting of champs in his corner and references other racing and golf figures, including Bud Ward in amateur play, indicating a broad sports column snapshot.

Marquette Ray Arcel Nova Galento New York Chicago Spokane Bud Ward Willie Turnesa Johnny Goodman

Health of Connie Mack boosts Athletics to nine innings

Connie Mack’s health is much improved allowing him to watch the Athletics in action for nine innings. The piece spotlights Mack’s staying power and the crowd's expectations as he passes another health benchmark. George Winn, Boxing News editor, travels to Newport News to promote a Police Relief Association show with Benny Leonard refereeing.

James C. Doyle Cleveland Plain Dealer Connie Mack George Winn Boxing News Newport News Police Relief Association Benny Leonard Barney ‘Ross Vincent Vines Minnesota Dick Coffman Giants Jersey City

Rainfall Totals and Averages Over 26 Years

Present and past rainfall data show 24 hours ending at 1 am with none. September to date 1.62 inches. year to date 35.13 inches. Monthly totals list January 2.53, February 1.98, March 2.94, April 3.20, May 3.64, June 3.58, July 3.34, August 3.68, September 2.36, October 3.13, November 2.32, December 2.40. Average annual rainfall over 26 years is 35.09 inches. Statistics provided courtesy Winchester Research Laboratory.

Winchester Research Laboratory

Charlie Pearson Predicts World Series Pitching Rotations

Charlie Pearson of Cincinnati outlines a game by game rotation for the World Series starting with Bucky Walters in game one and Paul Derringer in game three. He lists Thompson, Moore Niggeling, Shoffner, Grissom, Van der Meer and Johnson across multiple games with a repeat cycle for any additional games.

Charlies Pearson Cincinnati Bill McKechnie Charlie Bucky Walters Thompson Moore Niggeling Shoffner Grissom van der Meer Johnson Paul Derringer Moore Niggelingfi Gruwem Vander Meer Walters

Spotlight On Local Sports

Local sports pages profile William and Mary Indians trainer Joe Flickinger son of Rev. Dr S L Flickinger replacing Otis Douglas who moved to Akron University. Muscles Clinger leads golf at Harrisonburg Country Club and Madison College instructor duties. tennis at The Park open Saturdays Sundays through October and Lou Nova vs Tony Galento heavyweight bout eyed for Philadelphia radio at 9 30 pm.

William and Mary Indians Joe Flickinger S. L. Flickinger Handley and William and Mary Otis Douglas Akron University Tommy Dowler William and Mary Arthur Brooks Harrisonburg Madison College Blue Ridge Millwood Shenalee New Market Dick Carpenter

Brightest Among Diamond Stars In Baseball Action

Buck Newsom’s Tigers and Yankees split as six hits and an eight innings assignment. Dee Miles belts a pinch hit home run in the tenth to edge White Sox. Lombardi Mc Reds-Farmer drive in three with a double and two singles in game one, Root and Leiber contribute in game two. Cubs Root gets eight hits and a homer as Phils fall. Vaughan, Elliott, Casarart power Pirates Dodger attack, Cascarart adds four hits. Leonard of Senators wins his 18th as Browns held to six hits. Campbell and Boureau spark Indians Farmers, Tatter handles 12 chances at short. Terry Moore caps with 13th homer in 12-hit game.

Associated Press Buck Newsom Tigers Yankees Dee Miles Athletics White Sox Ernie Lombardi Frank McReds Farmer Charley Root Hank Leiber Cubs Root Phils Leiber Arky Vaughan Bob Elliott Pirates Pete Casarart Dodgere Vaughan Outon Elliott Cascarart Space Leonard Senators Browns Bruce Campbell Lou Boudreau Indians Tatter Terry Moore Cardinals Cincinnati Reds New York Yankees Cincinnati St. Louis Cardinals New York Giants Boston Reds New York St. Louis Browns Detroit Tigers Cleveland Indians Boston Yanks Reds Giants Puul Derringer Milt Shoffner Boston Bees Curt Davis Charlie Clouts Chicago Cubs Phillies Brooklyn Dodgering Dodgers Pittsburg Buccaneers Dutch Leonard Washington Say Philadelphia Athletics Miles Chicago White Sox

Teacher Returns to Empty One Room School

In Something Lacking Race Idaho a teacher faced an empty classroom on the first day of term. Superintendent Scott D Lowe investigated after pupils were found to have been taken by the school bus to the wrong school.

Race Idaho Scott D. Lowe

Girardians Set to Clash With The Park in Winchester

The Girardians of the District Industrial League travel to Winchester on Sunday to avenge two earlier losses to The Park. Rain halted their 2-1 defeat in the eighth inning six weeks ago, as Charley Coe pitches for the visitors backed by a lineup including Georgetown, Maryland, and Catholic University players.

Washington, D. C Girardians Winchester Russell Potts D. C Charley Coe Washington Georgetown University of Maryland Catholic U

Standings And Results In The Major Leagues

Yesterday in the American League Detroit defeated New York 6 to 1 and Washington beat St. Louis 5 to 1. Philadelphia topped Chicago 4 to 2 in 10 innings. Cleveland edged Boston 8 to 7. Today’s games list Detroit at New York Rome with Sandra pitching, Cleveland at Boston Hudlin vs Ostermueller, Chicago at Philadelphia Dietrich vs Nelson, St. Louis at Washington Kennedy or Wade vs Krakauskas.

Detroit New York Washington St. Louis Philadelphia Chicago Cleveland Boston Rome Sandra Hudlin Ostermueller Dietrich Nelson Kennedy Wade Krakauskas Pet Washington Senna Ae Wale Rees

National League Scores and Matchups Across Standings

Cincinnati edged New York as Lohrman improved to 11-11 and Schumach recorded the loss. Chicago defeated Philadelphia 13-1 while Pittsburgh climbed to 4-4 and Brooklyn fell to 3-8. St Louis beat Boston 6-3 with New York visiting Cincinnati in the next matchup.

Cincinnati New York Chicago Philadelphia Pittsburgh Brooklyn St. Louis Boston Cincinnati Etree Seee Enene Serene

Virginia Seeks Best Cavaliers Team Since 1926

Virginia trains 180 miles from campus at a Navy camp in Norfolk with 17 lettermen and a strong backfield led by Jim Gillette. The Cavaliers aim for a six-win season and face tough scrimmage opposition as Coach Frank Murray builds depth at every position. Schedule includes Hampden Sydney, Navy, Maryland, and more as Virginia leaves the Southern Conference.

Barton Pattie Norfolk University of Virginia Cavaliers Naval Training Station Virginia Hampton Roads Navy Frank Murray Murray Jim Gillette Harry McClaugherty Mosby Cardoza Leroy Neustedter William Dudley William Roughen Ed Sharretts Dick Gianakos William Preston Kenneth Rathburn James White Sophs Bill Cravatt Cavalier White al Frerotte Lee McLaughlin Dewey Hill Mason Morse Herb Winokur Phil Rothar John Sauerbeck Jack Haines Roscoe Willet Ray Murden Frank P. Graham University of North Carolina Hampden-Sydney Annapolis Maryland M. I Lexington William and Mary Chicago Washington and Lee Virginia Tech North Carolina Chapel Hill

Galento Nova Bout Draws 30,000 Fans at Municipal Stadium

30,000 fans expected at Municipal Stadium for Tony Galento versus Lou Nova in a 15 round bout. The winner earns a title shot at Joe Louis next year, with promos by Mike Jacobs and Herman Taylor and betting odds of 1 to 2 on Nova. Both fighters vow knockouts as they eye Louis and the heavyweight crown.

Philadelphia Tony Galento Lou Nova Municipal Stadium Joe Louis Mike Jacobs Herman Taylor Jack Dempsey Gene Tunney Nova Louis Yankee Stadium Bob Pastor Detroit Tony N. J California

Baseball Matchups and Pitcher Rosters Previewed

The slate lists Er facing Moore and Vander Meer on the mound with team records noted. Boston visits St Louis with Turner and Bowman pairing up. Philadelphia plays Chicago with Higbe and Kerksieck opposing Dean and Page. Brooklyn hosts Pittsburgh featuring Hoee and Butcher in the pitching rotation.

Moore Vander Meer Boston St. Louis Turner Bowman Philadelphia Chicago Higbe Kerksieck Dean Page Brooklyn Pittsburgh Holee Butcher

Terp Gridder Back To Fold

Maryland coach Frank Dobson restores backfield depth as Fred Widener returns from a brief withdrawal. Widener resumes blocking duties, enabling faster ball carriers. Terps focus on blocking ahead of the Hampden Sydney opener, two weeks away.

College Park Frank Dobson Fred Punch) Widener University of Maryland Widener Dobson Terps Hampden- Sydney

Gigantic Antarctic Fossil Bones Unearthed

Fossilized bones of gigantic reptiles and dinosaurs, larger than any found elsewhere, have been unearthed in Antarctica. The discovery highlights Antarctica as a key site for paleontological insights into prehistoric life and climate.

Antarctic

Reds to Get There Under Full Steam

Cincinnati Reds surge with five straight wins as they split a doubleheader with the New York Giants while the Yankees stumble with three straight losses. Buck Newsom and Milt Shoffner win for Cincinnati, as New York clings to a pennant lead with Boston and Cleveland close behind.

Reds

Ups And Downs In Fifth Game Fight Card

Willie Joyce of Chicago outpointed Joe Torres of Puerto Rico in a 135 pound match. Eddie Dolan of Waterbury defeated Cummings of New York in the 141 pound class on the Waterbury card hosted by Associated Press.

Associated Press New

Laws Persist Across United States Limiting Women

A historical report notes that more than 1,000 discriminatory laws remain in force across the United States, continuing to disadvantage women despite broader legal changes. It highlights the pervasiveness of gender bias in legislation and calls for reform.

The United States

Champ Ambers to Wed Margaret Celio in Herkimer

Champ Lou Ambers and his fiancée Margaret Celio plan to marry in Herkimer New York on October 5. The wedding will delay Ambers light weight title bout with Henry Armstrong until late November or early December. The fight had been set for September 15.

Lou’ Ambers Margaret Celio Herkimer N. Y Lou Henry Armstrong

Philadelphia Doctor Develops Flexible Lighted Stomach Scope

Philadelphia physician Dr Chevalier Jackson unveils a long flexible tube with an electric light and lenses to bend light for inspecting the stomach interior seeking ulcers. The device enables direct visualization of gastric ulcers and related conditions.

Philadelphia Chevalier Jackson

Hunt Faces Ambidextrous Bromwich In Forest Hills Quarters

In Forest Hills quarterfinals Gilbert Hunt Jr of Washington DC battles Jack Bromwich Australia as observers debate rankings. Hunt, unpredictable and ambitious, had earlier won two sets 6 4 and 15 13 before unfinished business with Don McNeill and Joe Hunt was halted.

Forest Hills N. Y Gilbert Hunt Jack Bromich Australia Hunt Washington, D. C Bromwich Common Sense Don MccNeill Oklahoma City Joe Hunt Annapolis

Also Mentioned on This Page

Eddie Brietz Ben Hur Farm Sumer Winchester Business College Sinclair John C. Woolfolk Sinclair N. Loudoun St Ouch Dept Phil Gordon Oakland W. J. McCracken Mr. Gordon Poly Tony Galento Goodrich Silvertown Braddock & Boscawen Charley Cue Lohrman Schumach Galento-Nova By Sid Feder Fred Widener Judson Bailey Teeeye Eyerset Eee R&g Ford Dealer Bickers Motor CO Loudoun and Cork Sts Lou Ambers D.C Gilbert Hunt, Jr Martha Gherke Mt. Pleasant Pennsylvania MR. Wilson Lohr Front Royal, Virginia MclIlwee Winchester Municipal Band Skyline’ Caverns Grounds General Electric Anderson Pimbing Nore
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