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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 13, 1955

Page

7

Pro All Stars Top Browns in Chicago Thriller

Four former pro coaches guide a college All Stars squad to a 30-27 victory over the Cleveland Browns in Chicago. Tad Weed, Ralph Guglielmi, and L. G. Dupre star as the All Stars clinch their first win over pro champions since 1950 before 75,000 fans and national TV.

Chicago Paul Brown Cleveland Browns Curly Lambeau Hank Anderson Steve Owen Hampton Pool Brown Guglielmi Tad Weed Ohio State Ralph Guglielmi Notre Dame Baylor L. G. Dupre Weed Los Angeles Rams Washington Redskins Dupre Baltimore Colts Frank Eidom Southern Methodist Marquette Ron Drzewiecki All Stars Renfro Browns Henry Hair Georgia Tech Ratterman Dante Lavelli Bernardi Lou Groza Mel Triplett Toledo Dave Leggett

Blood Drive Reward Offered at Dallas Prison Camp

Prisoners at the Dallas Prison Camp were offered 21 days off their terms for a pint of blood. All 83 inmates accepted the deal and donated food to Gaston County Blood Bank.

Dallas N. C Gaston County Blood Bank

Pershing Wore Four Stars With US Seal On Collar

The general was authorized to design his uniform but wore only four stars, representing his rank. He also had the seal of the United States placed on his collar, reflecting a distinctive emblem of his position as General of the Armies.

Gen. Pershing Pershing the United States

Tonight's Schedule: Cincinnati at St. Louis at 8 p.m.

Tonight features Cincinnati and St. Louis at 8 p.m with Callum 9-6 facing Jackson 5-10. Yesterday results include Chicago 7 Milwaukee 1 and St. Louis 8 Cincinnati 7. Tomorrow's games list Cleveland at Kansas City and Cincinnati at St. Louis with pitchers Garcia 8-10 and Ceccarelli 2-5.

Cincinnati St. Louis Callum Jackson Chicago Milwaukee Phil Pittsburgh New York Pittsb’gh N’york Milw Kee Cleveland Kansas City Garcia Ceccarelli Kan City Detroit Baltimore Boston City Balto

Olson Returns to Middleweight Battle at Multnomah Stadium

Carl Olson hauls his middleweight crown hopes into a 10 round non-title bout against Jimmy Martinez of Glendale, Arizona at Multnomah Stadium in Portland Oregon. Olson, back after the Moore knockout, is in top form per manager Sid Flaherty with telecast to select California points.

Portland Ore Carl “Bobo” Olson San Franciscan Jimmy Martinez Glendale Ariz Multnomah Stadium Olson Archie Moore California

Big Swede Ronning Locked In Seafarers Hall

Norfolk sea farers watched Arthur Ronning known as Big Swede get locked inside the Seafarers International Union hall. He spent several hours there before the hall’s sole key holder was found. At 6 feet 5 inches and 300 pounds, he endured ribbing from onlookers.

Norfolk Arthur Ronning Seafarers International Union Hall

Springsbury Colt Brings 41000 at Saratoga Sale

Ten Clarke County horses grossed 115900 at the Saratoga New York yearling sale. Springsbury Farm led with a 41000 bay colt Royal Charger Pinup Girl Springsburg Berryville owned by Mrs. George P. Greenhalgh top price. The Springsbury five averaged 17000, a farm record.

Clarke County Saratoga N.Y Springsburg Berryville George P. Greenhalgh Springsbury Sun Again Beau Gem Tody West Gilpins Australia Nearco Dillings Micheilly Greenhalghs Hasty House Farm Toledo Ohio Ireland

Miss Universe entrant to present trophies at Winchester Speedway

Miss Carol Hammack of Front Royal Virginia will award two large gold trophies at Winchester Airport Speedway Sunday for the Sportsmen and Amateur Features. The Miss Universe contestant, who placed sixth in the Popularity Division, heads to the Virginia area for the mid season racing event along with the mystic Kuda Bux as a top attraction.

Carol Hammack Front Royals Florida Cone Virginia California Winchester Airport Speedway Miss Hammack Lee A. Hammack Front Royal Hammack Carol Kuda Bux

All New Jersey Finals in Front Royal Tourney

In Front Royal Virginia two regional Little League teams face off for the all New Jersey final. Carlstadt and Delaware Township advanced by defeating Charleston West Virginia 8-3 and Morristown New Jersey respectively. Both teams rested up before the showdown.

Front Royal Carlstadt Delaware Township Morristown N. J Charleston W.va

American Tourists Boost Luxury Rail Dining in Paris

The Compagnie Internationale des Wagons Lits reports that during the season American tourists on European trains receive about 500000 meals and 17000 half bottles of wine daily, plus 15000 bottles of champagne and 8000 cognac bottles each month. The firm also launders thousands of linens and restocks large amounts of crockery annually.

Paris Compagnie International Des Wagons-Lits Et

Lemon Rejoins Front-Running Cleveland for Pennant Stretch

The Indians gain a one game lead after a five game win streak and a doubleheader sweep of Kansas City. Lemon returns to starting duties as Avila homers twice and Hogan hits a grand slam in a seven run first inning.

Lemon Cleveland Bob Lemon Indians al Lopez Tribe Kansas City Chicago Detroit New York Boston Bobby Avila Jim Hogan Sal Maglie Rivera White Sox Jim Rivera Steve Gromek Virgil Trucks Millard Howell Ray Boo Philadelphia Brooklyn Pittsburgh Milwaukee Brooks St. Louis

Rosburg Sets Record Pace at Tam O'Shanter golf event

Bob Rosburg shot 66-67 to lead by two strokes at Tam O'Shanter in Chicago with 133 total. He chased a $50,000 first prize and an exhibition contract. Wally Ullrich 66 in the second 18, Henry Ransom 138, Doug Ford 144, Byron Nelson previous Tam record noted.

Chicago Bob Rosburg Robert Byron Nelson Rosburg Wally Ulrich Ullrich Henry Ransom Doug Ford

Governors Elect Langlie Chairman At Annual Conference

The Governors Conference elected Washington Republican Arthur B. Langlie chairman and chose Atlantic City New Jersey as next year’s site. They endorsed the objectives of Eisenhower’s highway program while removing wording seen as endorsing financing by tax increases. Congress will tackle highway funding early next year.

Washington Arthur B. Langlie Atlantic City N. J Eisenhower Averell Harriman New York U. S Congress

Sub Stays Put With New Silversides Skipper

In Chicago the U S S Silversides submarine receives Lt Keith K Nicolls aged 33 as its commander The vessel used for training dives maneuvers and torpedo drills remains docked at the Naval Armory and does not depart its berth.

Chicago

Stocks and Prices From Local Exchange Report

A surplus of stock quotations lists bids and prices for multiple firms including Potomac Edison Shenandoah Valley Cider and Vinegar Virginia Storage and N and W Industries among others. The document also notes that the President receives continuous Secret Service protection from election to leaving the White House.

American Furniture Bank of Clarke County Commercia Ana Savings Bank Socas. Ob Waentancopewni Commonwealth Nat'l Gas Dan River Mills Farmers & Merchants Nat'l Potomac Edison Potomac Edison Shenandoah Valley Victor Products Virginia Winchester Storage George Washington Sk Bus Green Chemical Life Insurance Company of Mize O'S N & W Industries N & W Industries Pfr OIG Bai Ave Unil White House Secret Service

Connie Tangles Softball Schedule

The City League announces Monday night games with Stephenson versus Sacred Heart at 6 30 and Opequon versus Cork in the nightcap. Tuesday features Montague against United Brethren and R C versus Novick, with possible playoff implications and injury delaying star hurler Jess Donald.

Connie Kenneth “Slate Ashby City and Church Stephenson Sacred Heart Opequon Cork Montague United Brethren R.C Novick Lawrence Grim Jess Donald United Brethren and Market Cork and Braddock

Foreign students in U S colleges total 33833

The U S Office of Education reports 33 833 foreign students enrolled in U S colleges.

U. S. Office of Education

Touchdown Club Yard Party Nets $500 For Lighting

James Wood Touchdown Club yard party on school grounds July 29 raised over 500 dollars for the lighting fund with a gross over 1,000 dollars. More than 700 people attended as TD Club members served as auctioneers and staff while Home Demonstration Club women provided food and cafeteria workers prepared it. Club president Charles Campbell called the affair a big success.

Touchdown Club James Wood Touchdown Club TD Club Home Demonstration Club James Wood Club Charles Campbell

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