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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1955
Page
9
Washington, after a 9-3 win, has won five of six against Cleveland this season. The Indians boast 27 errors in 17 meetings with the Senators and have yielded 24 unearned runs, while Washington hits .261 against Cleveland compared with .239 versus other teams.
Carmen Basilio the New York welterweight king returns to Madison Square Garden Wednesday in a non title ten round bout with Italo Scortichini on ABC radio TV Basilio last fought at Syracuse where he won the title by stopping Tony De Marco and drew with Scortichini in Miami January 16 1964 Virgil Akins tops Monday card at St Nicholas Arena on DuMont TV facing Isaac Logart Logart defeated Ludwig Lightburn in two recent close fights
The Boston Pops orchestra traces its founding to 1885. Arthur Fiedler later became its conductor in 1930 and helped establish the ensemble's lasting fame in that role.
James Helsley the 1953 state Roadeo straight truck champion won again at Smith's Transfer Valley Pike terminal with 267 of 300. W A Crowther led tractor trailers with 170 points and will advance to Staunton and Richmond competitions. Gerald Hepner may represent local straight trucks if Helsley goes to Richmond.
Pheasants are the most popular game birds marketed in the United States. Others marketed include grouse partridges guinea hens mallard ducks and geese.
Crossword clues list with numbered items and partial answers across and down. Includes references to U S temperance leader Seine and other cryptic hints. Provides puzzle structure and theme markers while listing soda and botanical terms among definitions.
Orange Virginia Mr and Mrs John W Thompson Jr hear from their son Airman John W Thompson III via Red Cross call from Tokyo He reports good health and plans a simple home reunion after release from a Chinese prison The Air Force shifts travel plans sending the group to a Washington base before returning home avoiding a large mass welcome
PalmdaIe California reports a new national glider distance record of 270 miles claimed by Paul F Bikle a civilian at Edwards Air Force Base He was aloft 8 hours 10 minutes and reached 13000 feet altitude The article notes liquor consumption rankings with Washington DC first in 1954 and Nevada second in per capita terms.
The Berryville congregation unanimously calls Rev. Robert D. Goshorn of Springfield West Virginia to be Berryville pastor. He accepts and plans to start September 1 if approved by Winchester Presbytery. He is Union Theological Seminary trained and has a wife and three daughters. He would replace Rev. William A. Abbot who recently resigned. The meeting was moderated by Rev. Joseph H. Duckwall.
Insects fly slower than many birds due to small size and light weight, though some achieve high speeds. The fastest insect believed to be the harefly or dragonfly may reach 40 to 50 mph.
Doug Ford won the All-American Tournament at Tam O'Shanter with a final 70 and 277 total three under par. He earned 3420, boosting season earnings to 19030 and moving to third on the PGA money list after winning the national PGA crown two weeks earlier.
In a tight finish at Willoughby Ohio Leo Bia geti surged to 70 to finish with 280 points. A four way tie for third emerged among Ted Kroll Tony Holguin Jimmy Demaret and Freddie Haas each at 283 as most front runners faltered.
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