Mount Dora Lawn Bowling Thriller Ends In One Inch Margin Win
On January 26 at Mount Dora the Doran s team fell behind Orlando in the league standings as Orlando won three of four matches. Esch led a late rally but his last bowl drew within one inch of the jack to beat Tom Spencer’s squad 14 to 12 in rink No 4. The event featured strong play from Morse Fisk Heaton and Spencer with sections on rink No 7 and No 5 concluding in 20 to 15 and 20 to 8 wins respectively. A forthcoming Marsh Day tournament lineup and Trebles Trophy action were announced with Mount Dora players Spencer Rogers Kellogg Johnson Marsh Garrison Leads Davis Webb Seiger set to compete.
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Doran
Orlando
Mount Dora
Jolly
Irwin
Rehm
Garrison
Kellogg
Hollister
Davis
Gibson
Shannon
Bennett
Carrel
Marsh
Molloy
Carril
Bauens
Hanna
Nelson
Webb
Rogers
Johnson
Rollie Morse
al Fisk
Lou Heaton
Tom Spencer
Utter
Mackay
Smith
Esch
Tom
Fred Seiger
Harold Esch
Spencer
Seiger
Central Florida
Fla
Florida State
John
Alice Whitney
Howdy
Myrt Purdy
Ed Smart
Martin Vogt
Bill Hall
Dee Horning
DeLand
Willmott
Clare Sutliff
Lawn Bowling Boost Sought by Advertising Commission
A proposal urges the Advertising Commission to promote lawn bowling in Florida press and radio. It cites roughly 20 000 players in Canada and about 10 000 in the United States and argues broader publicity would grow interest and participation.
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Tising Commission
Canada
Florida
CofC Tourney Opens at Dora Gym Feb 10
The Mount Dora Hurricanes host the Central Florida Conference tournament at Earl B. Ferson gymnasium on February 10 with two regular season home games this week. Duke led the Hurricanes with 13 points and Roseborough added 12 as the Dorans lost 50-46 to Tavares in a tight affair. The Mount Dora girls defeated Tavares 69-40 with Joyce Moon and Sara Jo Land contributing the bulk of the scoring amid a playful protest by a Mount Dora player.
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Hurricanes
Central Florida
Earl B. Ferson
Mount Dora Lads and Lassies
Umatilla
Tavares
Dorans
Tavares Bulldogs
Duke
Roseborough
Furnas
Ron
Griffin
Mount Dora Girls
Tavares Girls
Mount Dora
Joyce Moon
Sara Jo Land
Joyce
Overhiser Wins 1954 Senior Championship 4 and 2
Mount Dora light and water chief Harold D Overhiser defends his Senior title with a 4 and 2 victory over Col John Bethel after a 36-hole duel. Bethel led early but Overhiser surged late to claim the win and the championship trophy alongside Bethel. Corbett posted the week’s best 68 while numerous city championship matches produced upsets and notable scores on Hill-Top and par 71 layouts.
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Harold D. Overhiser
Light and Water
Mount Dora
Col
John Bethel
Overhiser
Bethel
Joe Corbett
Sylvan Shores
Corbett
Art Colaianni
Theam
Te Trenham
Jon
Jack
Groves
George Benjamin
Harry Backus
Fairway
C. B
Beth Mitchell
Graves
Fuller
Rev. Stackman
General Daley
Colonel Carr
Russ Steiger
Prof’ Moore
H. M. Hall
Irish Kenneally
Harry Ewing
Ashbaugh
Art Fleming
Clare Brigham
Sam Malloy
J. M. Turner
Frank Petura
Doc” Wells
Harold Overhiser
Ewing
Nowak
Turner
Fleming
Marino
Haynes
Low Gross
E. B. Moore
High Gross
Club Members and Social Ties Highlight 311 Enrolled
Myrt Purdy notes 311 members as Beaver Dam readers check in with dues while A D Johnsons keep contact with the group. Reds and Blacks compete in a lively shuffle event with scores and playoff results summing to 26 games to 25 for Reds.
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Myrt Purdy
A. D. Johnson
Beaver Dam
Wis
Reds
Anna Mueche
Charley Doust
Harold Bibby
Martin Vogt
John Phillips
Kuhlman
Tom Potts
W. H. Dahlenburg
Moment of Meditation Questioning Annihilation Doctrine
A church evangelist argues against annihilation as punishment for the wicked. He poses seven questions challenging eternal oblivion and cites Bible passages from The New World Translation to support the view that punishment is everlasting, urging readers to test spirits and prepare now. Roy Burgess of the Church Of Christ signs the piece.
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Hell
Roy Burgess
Evangelist Church of Christ
Fifth Ave
January winners named in Chamber of Commerce Bassnament
Mrs B G E Cone were the January winners of the Chamber of Commerce Bassnament, receiving a calendar. Last month Anna Marie won in the women’s division with a 4 lb 11 oz bass from Lake Dora, while James Romano captured an 8 lb 13 oz bass from Lake Dora. Gutenberg was the first to print with movable type.
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B. G. E. Cone
Chamber of Commerce
Anna Marie
Lake Dora
James Romano
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Kiwanis
Florida Symphony Orchestra
Kiwanis Club
Legion
Helm Field
Ball Park
A. Stephens
The
American Legion
F. E. Kreyer
Cofc
Dora Gym
Stanley Kuznik
Lake County
E. Alfred
Hone
Cornelius
Watch Tower
Hades
Gutenberg
Magnolia Hotel
Leesburg
Douglas
H. J. Bales & Son Af
Donnelly Street
Govetts
Stokely
Stokely’s Fruit
Stokely’s
Catsup
Stokely’s Golden
Crisco
U. S. Govt
Chuck Roast
U. S. No
Morrell
Superbrand
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