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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 20, 1949

Page

9

Stonewall Clarke Open Nonleague Schedule Ahead of 1949 Season

Stonewall and Clarke County prepare for Friday non league games with Stonewall at Hedgesville and Clarke at Shepherdstown as the two District L clubs begin loop play. Seven area schools, including Stephens City New Market and Toms Brook, are listed in the district with Boyce now part of Clarke High. The six man football rules are explained and the game is described as faster with new unlimited substitutions this year.

Stonewall Hedgesville Clarke County Shepherdstown Senseny Rd Traibar Oe Man H. Dennis Hoover Middletown High Neg Oohaki Clarke Stephens City New Market Toms Brook Boyce Clarke High School Woodstock Strasburg Harper Hoover William Goforth Lester Singhass C. E. Miley Ceiver Breck Nebraska Num

Gallivan at Back Shines for W L Gall gallivan shine for generals

Greenville sprinter Jim Gallivan shines as Washington and Lee emphasizes him on offense and defense for his first college football season. Barclay praises his speed and goal to score as Gallivan prepares to start Friday against Furman in Greenville.

Jim Gallivan Greenville, S. C George Barclay Washington and Lee University Barclay Generals South Carolina Flash Gallivan Greenville Furman University Furman Carl Vine Esbeck Dick Hensley Martinsville Hensley William and Mary R. N. McCray Indians Pittsburgh University of Houston Panthers Virginia Tech Maryland Tech Blacksburg Art Guepe Virginia Cavaliers Charlottesville George Washington

Notice of First Meeting of Creditors for Erle L. Ford

In the Western District of Virginia Erle L. Ford is adjudged bankrupt following a petition filed September 13 1949. The first meeting of creditors is at the Federal Building Harrisonburg Virginia September 30 1949 at 11:00 AM. Creditors may prove claims appoint a trustee and examine the bankrupt. Dated Staunton Virginia September 16 1949 Duncan Curry referee in bankruptcy.

District Court OF the United States Western District of Virginia Erle L. Ford Cross Junction Frederick Couny Erle L. Ford Fedral Harrisonburg Staunton Duncan Curry Eferee

Legion Post Team Primed to Tackle Warren Tomorrow

Winchester American Legion post hosts Front Royal in a Northern Virginia league fall championship rematch at Warren County Recreation Park 7:30 p.m. under lights. Both clubs sit 2-2 in the year’s series with Shickle and Pence for Legion and Eddins and Oliver for Front Royal set to pitch. Ed Burch leads Legion hitters while Goodwin and Vines excel for Front Royal.

Legion Post Warren Rouss Park Winchester American Legion Post Front Royal Northern Virginia Baseball League Warren County Recreation Park Oe Royal Les Shickle Davy Pence Legion Eddins Oliver el Keller Abner Johnson Pence Shickle Ed Burch Keller Randolph Macon Pope Richard Boyd Alison Smith Lee Fawcett Burch Hap Spurs Bailey

Growth of a new school sport during and after WWII

The game rose from one in 35 players to one in eight by 1941. War losses to armed forces and transport limits boosted its popularity, especially among servicemen on bases. After the war it spread to large high schools and recreation groups, with Virginia leading in adoption since 1941. Harper notes 30 to 40 Virginia schools field teams.

Ber Virginia Harper

Poykeley Sorings To Play Strashore

Strasburg high school grid team will play Berkeley Springs at Woodstock 8 p.m. Friday. Both teams lost their openers last week with WCHS beating Poykeley 32 0 and Romney routing Berkeley Springs 39 0.

Strasburg High School Berkeley Springs Arcs Woodstock Rams WCHS Romney

Evening Star Ladies League bowling results and standings

In the Evening Star Ladies League Chapman Motor Co faced Valley Airways with Valley taking the first game and the second game in a 495 tie as Polly Chapman led with a 141. Valley Airways won the roll off framing Fraula and Clevenger securing the second tilt. Bell Clothes rolled a 518 in a three game sweep over Capper's Jewelry Store. Multiple teams posted scores with Ruth Bell and Isabelle Calkins notable on their respective wins. Brakeback League opened with Health Center Alleys, led by Jim Green and Gordon Teeple for night high scores. Bell Clothes tops final standings with a 5 4 3"}

Chapman Motor Co Polly Chapman Valley Airways Connie Lineburg Chapman Motor Mary Gail Fraula Mrs. Fraula Miriam Clevenger Mrs. Chapman Elizabeth Jasper Dorothy Burke Ruth Bell Berryville Jewel Box June Lemonis Isabelle Cal Jim Green Gordon Harry Whitacre Bill Baker Ernie Bureh Bell Clothes Va. Fruit Co Capper's Jewelry Store Star Office Leon Ind Gordon Teeple Ernie Burch

Jr Women Sweep In Fast Indoor Meet

In a tight league event, Polly Chapman led the scoring with 141 and Elizabeth Jasper 128 as Jr. Women defeated Capper's Jewelry. Individual and team tallies show Chapman and Burke among top scorers, with notable results for Bell Clothes and Chapman Motor Co. in team events. Next week’s schedule features Bell Clothes vs GAA No. 1 and Chapman Motor vs Jr. Women.

Voss to Lead Team Against St. Johns

Randolph-Macon Academy opens its 1949 grid campaign at 2 30 p m Saturday entertaining St Johns Academy of Washington Cadet Jim Voss a letterman and senior will captain this year s squad.

Randolph-Macon Academy St. Johns Academy Washington Jim Voss Academy

Slaughter Closes On Robinson In NL Batting Race

New York Sept. 20 Jackie Robinson of Brooklyn and Enos Slaughter of St. Louis duel for the National League batting title. Slaughter has surged to within three points of Robinson after a .341 clip to Robinson’s .344. Stan Musial trails, with .332, while Bob Thurman and Red Schoendienst race for other spots. In the American League Ted Williams expands his lead across six batting categories, after six weeks of strong showings.

New York Jackie Robinson Brooklyn Enos Slaughter St. Louis Dodger-Cardinal Robinson Slaughter Jackie Stan Musial Bobby Thomson Red Schoendienst Boston Ted Williams Dale Mitchell Cleveland

Baseball leaders include Kell and DillingER in stolen base race

Tops in three baggers reach 23 for Kell of Detroit while Bob Dillinger leads with 316 base steals. Dom DiMaggio of Boston notes .313 and Mitch Mitchell at .312 follow.

Bob Dillinger George Kell Detroit Dillinger Dom Dimaggio Boston Mitchell

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