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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 25, 1959

Page

8

Redskins backfield set for Nixon debut in Pro Grid

Coach Mike Nixon names six backfield options for Washington Redskins including Jim Podoley Don Bosseler Bert Zagers Johnny Olszewski Ed Sutton and Dick James. After two exhibitions the team has split games and shows improved sharpness with Eddie Lebaron on signal duty as the season potential rises.

Mike Nixon Washington Redskins Jim Podoley Don Bosseler Bert Zagers Johnny Olszewski Ed Sutton Dick James

Richard F. Madigan Named Winchester Man of the Quarter

Richard F. Madigan, honored for outstanding sales and service to Life of Virginia policyholders in the Winchester Front Royal area, is named Man of the Quarter for the district for the second time this year. G B Masters announces the promotion to associate manager. Madigan, a Stephens City native, is a longtime Life of Virginia representative and local leader in the Independent Order of Odd Fellows.

Life of Virginia Winchester- Front Royal Richard F. Madigan Winchester G. B. Masters Mr. Madigan Stephens City Independent Order of Odd Fellows

Tuesday Morning Housewife League Meets Tonight at Health Center Lanes

League President Virginia Schneider calls a meeting of all team captains and officers tonight at 8 at Health Center Lanes. The Housewife Loop grew from eight teams last year with expectations of 12 teams this season and invites any women interested in bowling to join.

Virginia Schneider Housewife Housewife Loop Church League Health Center Sonny Cooper

Pan Am Games Honor For Kelly and Norton

Jack Kelly Jr. and Ray Norton were named to Pan American roles as the Games opened at Soldier Field. Kelly will recite the Pan American oath and Norton will lead the parade as the American flag bearer. Norton, 22, from Oakland and San Jose State, is expected to sweep the 100 and 200 meters and anchor a relay. Kelly, 32, of Philadelphia, steps back from singles but will team with Bill Knecht in doubles sculls. Sao Paulo led as the favored site for the 1963 Western Hemisphere Games, with the Pan American Congress meeting today.

Murray Rose Associated Press Chicago Jack Kelly Jr Ray Norton Kelly Princess Grace of Monaco Soldier Field Norton Oakland Calif San Jose State Mexico City Bill Knecht Philadelphia Pan American Sports Organization Sao Paulo Brazil

Cranberry Industry Site Marks Early Wisconsin Start

The Wood County Historical Society has erected a marker six miles west of Port Edwards to honor the origin of Wisconsin cranberry production. S. N. Wittlesey and Ralph Smith began operations in 1870, and today the state hosts about 4,000 acres of cranberry bogs managed by some 150 growers.

Port Edwards Wis Wood County Historical Society Wisconsin Here S. N. Whittlesey Ralph Smith

Ankle Injury Forces Doby Toward Surgery

Larry Doby suffered a severe ankle injury sliding into third base aiding a Sacramento loss. Doctors at Mercy Hospital expect possible surgery and the White Sox arranged transfer to Johns Hopkins for expert evaluation. Doby, a former Indians star, has a long major league history and standout seasons including 1950 and 1954 pennant runs.

Sacramento Calif Larry Doby Johns Hopkins Hospital Cleveland Indians San Diego Donald S. Maxwell Mercy Hospital Doby Detroit Baltimore Indians

Cat Burglar Sentenced After Nationwide Manhunt

Gordon Atterberry a 24 year old cat burglar was sentenced to five years to life after pleading guilty to three burglaries. He was arrested in Reno Nevada following a nationwide manhunt and told police he committed about 2000 burglaries. He plans to study for a psychology degree.

Los Angeles Gordon Atterberry Atterberry Reno Nev

Dempsey Sets Early 1960 Return Fight For Johansson and Patterson

Promoter Jack Dempsey announced an early 1960 return bout between heavyweight champion Ingemar Johansson and Floyd Patterson. No date or site was fixed yet, but Johansson’s side signaled progress on a new contract after clarifying income distribution and terms.

Goteburg Sweden Ingemar Johanan Floyd Patterson Jack Dempsey Rosenshahn Enterprises Inc Dempsey Johansson New York Yankee Stadium Los Angeles Edwin Ahlquist Kahn-Vincet Velella Velella Rosensohn Enterprises

Williamsport Little League Opens World Series

Williamsport Pa AP The 20th annual Little League World Series opens in a 10 000 seat stadium with two games. Schenectady New York faces Valleyfield Quebec while San Juan Puerto Rico plays Hamtramck Michigan in the first round. Eight teams from 5200 affiliated leagues compete for the title. Monterrey Mexico is disqualified for territorial rule violations.

Williamsport Pa Pennsylvania Schenectady N.Y Valleyfield Quebec San Juan Puerto Rico Hamtramck Mich United States Canada Latin America Europe Monterrey Mexico

Baseball Scores From Leagues Across North America

International League Montreal beat Buffalo 9 to 2 while Rochester defeated Toronto 6 to 4. Richmond fell to Columbus 9 to 2 and Miami edged Havana 2 to 1. Pacific Coast Vancouver routed Portland 7 to 1 and Salt Lake City crushed Phoenix 12 to 0. American Association Minneapolis topped St. Paul 5 to 4 as Denver won 10 to 5 over Omaha and Charleston defeated Fort Worth 6 to 3. Houston beat Indianapolis 7 to 4 and Dallas beat Louisville 4 to 1.

Montreal Buffalo Rochester Toronto Richmond Columbus Miami Havana Vancouver Portland Salt Lake City Phoenix American Assn. Minneapolis St. Paul Denver Omaha Charleston Fort Worth Houston Indianapolis Dallas Louisville

Boxing results from Oakland Reno New Orleans cards

In Oakland Johnny Gon salves 138 from Oakland stopped Chico Santos 137 of Portugal in the 9th. In Reno Willie Morton 140 from San Jose outpointed Javellana Kid 138 of the Philippines over 10 rounds. In New Orleans Ralph Dupas 144 from New Orleans outpointed Mel Barker 146 of Austin in 12 rounds.

Associated Press Oakland Calif Johnny Gonsalves Chico Santos Portugal Reno

Anne Quast Advances With Putter Hot Streak In Opened Round

Anne Quast of Marysville Washington defeated Marge Burns of Greensboro North Carolina 5 and 4 in the first round of the U S Women's Amateur at Congressional Country Club. Quast, 21, was 1 under after 14 holes and singled out by a clutch putter, draining a 15 footer and birdying three.

Washington Marge Burns Greensboro N. C U. S Anne Marysville Wash Congressional Country Club Joanne Goodwin Haverhill Mass Massachusetts Davis L. White Winchendon Miss Quast Stanford Miss Burns North Carolina

Carroll Baker Defends Temperament On Set

Hollywood actress Carroll Baker rejects being labeled temperamental citing seriousness about her work and dislike of interference. She cites friction with directors Irving Rapper Elia Kazan and William Wyler as examples while defending her focus during demanding scenes and noting clashes over direction on The Miracle.

Hollywood (Ap Carroll Baker Irving Rapper Carroll Irving Elia Kazany Walter Lang Clark Gable Rapper Sardi’s Walter Slezak Miss Baker Bette Davis Fredric March Kazan William Wyler

Snakes In Wreck Pin Driver. Snake Dies

Fairfax Oklahoma motorist Joseph Scroggins escaped with minor injuries when his car rolled over and pinned him beneath a dead snake. He remained anxious for rescue as bystanders freed him. The incident left the reptile lifeless.

Fairfax Okla Joseph Scroggins

False Teeth Comfort With FAS Paste

A dental product promises added comfort for wearers of false teeth. By sprinkling a small amount on plates the paste allegedly holds dentures more firmly, aids eating and talking, removes odor and leaves no gummy or sour taste. Available at drugstores.

Phostars and White Post win in Church League action

In a Senseng Park doubleheader the Phostars topped Burnt Factory 10 8 aided by 13 walks while White Post Charge defeated Brad dock Methodist 10 4. Harold Catlett pitched seven hits for the Phostars, with Bromley taking the loss. White Post improves to 13 11 while Burnt Factory sits 3 games behind in the tournament race.

Senseng Park Phostars Burnt Factory White Post Braddock Methodist Harold Catlett Jim Bromley B. Gladden Bromley B. White DeHaven Montague Eub Braddock Frank Locke Joe Dodson Nelson Longerbeam Dodson Pyne

Rifle Instructor Champions Young Shooters At Winchester Club

A Winchester Junior Rifle Club meet saw six of twelve shooters earn NRA scores amid hot weather. Charley Crim, visiting with Craig Bentzel, made his first rifle experience, while Alan White led with 35 on Sharpshooter and Larry Schaffer and Warren Stone each hit 41x50 in prone.

Winchester Armory National Rifle Association Charley Crim Craig Bentzel NRA Charley NBA Larry Schaffer Warren Stone Jock White Khrushchev

Valley Officials Meeting Tonight Football Rules Clinic

The Valley Officials Association and the Eastern Panhandle Officials Association sponsor a football rules clinic at Charles Town High School tonight at 7 o'clock. William R. Fugitt will discuss registration and parts of the Mountaineer State athletic program. Patrick Tork will discuss football rules and answer questions. Coaches officials principals and other interested persons are invited.

Valley Officials Association Eastern Panhandle Officials Association Charles Town High School William R. Fugitt West Virginia Secondary Schools Activities Commission Mountaineer Patrick Tork Department of Physical Education W. Va. University Carl Campbell Valley J. Kenneth Rentch Panhandle

Derinda Evans retires to emeritus library post at Mariners Museum

Miss Derinda W. Evans retired 12 years ago at 71 and is librarian emeritus at the Mariners' Museum in Newport News. She keeps active indexing the US Naval Institute proceedings from 1874 to 1957 and has given up her vacation hobby of mountain climbing.

Newport News Derinda W. Evans Mariners’ Museum United States Naval Institute

Across Daily Crossword Clues Snapshot

A reader’s crossword puzzle listing varying clues from 1 to 41 with definitions across multiple categories including geography, language, and objects. The entry appears as a mixed set of standard crossword prompts and partial answers typical of a newspaper puzzle page.

Crossword 19 Puzzle Clues

A compact list of crossword clues presented with numbers and terse hints. Entries include light wood tree 21 sheep like antelope 22 a sovereigns pardon for an offense 43 heavy weight 25 put on 27 craze 29 plainer 30 appearing as if eaten 31 prices 32 a scout 34 Hawaiian goddess of volcanoes 37 a dance step 38 the urial.

Persia Americ Sylvan d Sym Turk Prices

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