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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1941
Page
5
The report describes Lou Nova sparring with Johnny Riches and Lee Louis facing Joe Louis in a looming heavyweight bout. It notes Nova's confidence, low odds against Louis, and Louis's intense training session under promoter Mike Jacobs amid questions about Louis's motivation and the expected $700,000 gate.
Dodgers remain poised to clinch their first pennant in 21 years as three wins in four games would seal it. Cardinals faltered with five errors and a troubled start by Mort Cooper, while Brooklyn enjoyed an open date in Boston and watched rivals stumble.
The Evening Star Ladies League sees top team extend their unbeaten run to nine and lead by two games as Katherine Corrsden and Thelma Pine pace a three week sweep. Cadillacs, Imperial, and others post strong scores with multiple players over 100 and 300 series.
Ken Heintzelman of the Pirates and Max Lanier of the Cardinals each pitched six and eight hit games respectively. Doc Cramer of the Senators delivered a clutch two on ninth inning single to upset the Red Sox. Eddie Collins sparked a rally with a ninth inning triple to beat the Yankees. Paul Masterson of the Phillies and Johnny McCarthy led a Giants attack while McCarthy drove in three. Bill Lee of the Cubs scattered eight hits to beat the Reds. Trout of the Tigers allowed seven hits in ten innings to defeat the Browns.
In Alturas California on September 24 14 year old Bob McCoin tired of chores shot and killed his father R C McCoin at a lumber camp. He fired three times two shots hit the father in the eyes and a third in the shoulder. the mother was wounded in the legs when she tried to intervene. The mother's condition was reported as recovering.
Blacksburg Va Sept 24 Virginia Tech coach Jimmy Kitts previews his 1924 squad with a pair of backfields. Freshmen backs Jim Lively Nelson Fuller Jack Gallagher and Bobby Smith mix speed and power while veteran Gene Wheeler Dick Kern Mason highlight the established unit. Punter Blandford improves and Billy James aims for significant run and pass duties as Irvin Chasen Gerald Clark Bob Lawson Bill Johnson and Elmer Wilson provide strong receiving options.
Sports Roundup notes pennant race waning as Dodgers may clinch in Boston while Cards stumble on grounders. Mentions Jimmy Wasdell debuting as pitcher, Bob Feller soloing lessons, and various race and betting scraps from cities like White Plains Oakland Louisville and Newburgh. Includes playful quips on Nova Louis vitamin banter and racing stakes.
Last night results show United Food and Bell Clothes each with 2 wins, while Goodyear and Fries Grocery posted lower scores. High individual score by Merriner with 129, Anderson 127, and team highs by Fries Grocery 531 in game, Studebaker 525 in games, and Studebaker 1535 in sets.
The Loudoun Gun-Dog Club holds its annual field trials October 6 and 7 at J. D. Thomas farm near Round Hill. About 100 dogs from eastern and nearby states are expected. Open derby, open all-age, and shooting dog stakes will run with 50 birds released the morning of the event. P. C. King will judge the trials.
The Associated Press reports boxing results with Lenny Mancini from Brooklyn and Joe Haddad from Paterson stopping opponents in New Jersey, and Corpearal Raffa from Newell at Fort Knox plus Christie from New York in bouts across Jersey City Bayonne Weirton and Fort Knox.
Daily radio highlights listed on the comic page for the Field Trials Club of Washington and for Robert F Bell of Tysburg Pa.
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