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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 01, 1955

Page

5

Jackson Faces Charles as 2-1 Underdog in Syracuse

In a 10 round heavyweight bout Wednesday in Syracuse New York Tommy Jackson the Hurricane is a 2-1 underdog against Ezzard Charles the veteran ex champion. Charles 34 has 104 fights and recent losses while Jackson 23 touts tireless pressure and a 22 3 1 record.

Tommy Hurricane Jackson Ezzard Charles Ezzy Syracuse N. Y ABC Charles Johnny Holman Paulie Andrews

Anthony Faces Boyd In St Nicholas Arena Showdown

Tony Anthony a New York Golden Glove graduate enters tonight's ten round bout with Bobby Boyd of Chicago holding a 23 3 record. Boyd sits at 33 6 2 with one recent loss on a split decision to Milo Savage. The Dumont telecast lists top action at St Nicholas Arena New York.

Tony Anthony New York Bobby Boyd Chicago Anthony Willie Troy Jacques Royer Miguel Mendevil Dumont St. Nicholas Arena Boyd Milo Savage

Barter Theatre Home in Abingdon Virginia

Barter Theatre sits in Abingdon in southwest Virginia. Founded in 1932 by Robert Porterfield during a recession, it earned its name from barter admissions offering victuals. It is the only state owned theatre and hosts a large professional company outside New York City.

Virginia Barter Theatre D. McK Abingdon Robert Porterfield Company of Players New York City

Yanks and Tribe Tie for Second as AL Contenders Split

The Yankees and Indians split to stay tied for second after weekend action as Boston pulled ahead of Detroit and Chicago gained a one game AL lead with two wins. Don Larsen hurled a four hitter for New York in a 5-2 win while Baltimore rallied to defeat Cleveland 4-3. Chicago beat Washington in close games, and Boston swept Detroit with Ted Williams belting a grand slam.

Yanks Indians A’s Orioles Chicago Washington New York Cleveland Kansas City Baltimore Tribe Yankee Stadium Boston Detroit White Sox Fenway Park Senators Pedro Ramos Don Larsen Denver Yankees Gus Zernial Art Houtteman Red Sox Ted Williams Frank Sullivan Tigers Jim Piersall Frank Baumann Billy Hoeft

Card of Thanks for Kindness During Illness and Death

Mrs Lorraine Brill thanks friends for flowers and kindness shown during her husband’s illness and passing.

Lorraine Brill

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