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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1956
Page
7
Berryville’s Republic Oil slips to second as Royal Crown wins 6-3 over Brakeshoe Cafe in the opener. Hockman limits Republic to three runs as Berryville completes sweep, with Donald tossing a three hitter and Whitlock taking the loss.
Joe Brown won the lightweight title in New Orleans with a split decision over Wallace Smith after a late rally. Brown fought with a broken right hand and knocked Smith to the floor twice in the 14th round, securing the belt despite suffering injuries.
Plans move to establish a separate Air Force Reserve Training Flight in Clarke County. A meeting is set for 7 p m Monday at the Clarke County Courthouse in Berryville to form the unit as a branch of the 9205th Air Reserve Squadron Supply Course. Veterans are invited to attend for details. Canada described as cattle country but now an importer of beef due to population growth.
Winchester Jaycees clash with City League All-Stars in a sensational exhibition doubleheader. Jim Hockman anchors Republic Oil with an unbeaten season and top form while Jess Donald sits out. First game at 7 pm, seven or more innings. second at five innings. El Keller mentors City Leaguers, Ken Smith runs the Jaycees.
Roswell New Mexico clinched the 10th annual Little League World Series title as 12 year old Tom Jordan hit a fourth inning three run homer to power a 3 1 win over Delaware Two New Jersey runnerup. Winchester Massachusetts won a 9 1 consolatory game over Colton California. Defending champion Morrisville Pennsylvania was eliminated in regional play.
Hank Wolfe organizes the District Slow Pitch Softball Tourney in Richmond with 18 teams entered and an August 30 deadline. The piece reviews Cumberland Valley League contenders including Hagerstown and Harrisonburg, notes on War Memorial Building, and previews local stock car racing at Winchester Speedway with Packard pace car Bev Bailey.
The New York Giants meet the Green Bay Packers in Green Bay in a featured NFL exhibition. Both teams won their openers, Giants 28 10 over Baltimore and Packers 27 6 over Philadelphia. Bears beat the Eagles 28 21 in Philadelphia with Perry Jeter key, while the Rams pummeled the Browns 17 6 in Los Angeles.
A Virginia survey of 11 trooper classes found one third could not swim. The state police plan a swimming course for all officers and will add life saving instruction.
Public advisory urges owners to provide ample fresh water for pets in heat waves to prevent dehydration and heat stress. reminds to check water bowls frequently and ensure shade.
Cincinnati powerhouse slugger Gus Bell hits his 25th and Wally Post 27th as the Redlegs push to a major league mark with 41 homers in 21 straight games. Dodgers top Cincinnati 6-4 to keep pace with Braves and Phillies. Duke Snider and Carl Furillo homer for Brooklyn, while Jansen suffers defeat.
National League standings list Milwaukee Brooklyn Cincinnati St Louis Philadelphia Pittsburgh Chicago New York with recent results including Milwaukee 6 Philadelphia 1 and New York 5 Chicago 11. Tomorrow schedules feature Philadelphia at Cincinnati and Brooklyn at Milwaukee along with other NL matchups. American League shows New York Cleveland Chicago Boston Detroit Baltimore Kansas City Washington and listed results Detroit 4 Baltimore 1. Cleveland 5 Boston 3. Multiple games and tomorrow’s gates follow in the schedule.
In Washington Court House Ohio Mrs Walter Marshall declares she is not afraid, describing her pet rat Freddie as a fearless companion in a light hearted local feature.
President Dwight D. Eisenhower appears in a posed photograph exactly one month after his Sept 24 1955 heart attack. The image captures a formal moment during his convalescence and public recovery.
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