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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1961
Page
9
The Armory hosts a youth midget game for ages 8 to 12 followed by a 7 o clock Tri State Conference men’s clash between Shenandoah College and Catonsville College Maryland. Shenandoah aims to rebound after a 1-2 road trip as they host at home.
McNeeley prepares for a title fight at Maple Gardens Monday night in a bid for a bigger purse than all his prior bouts. The bout against Floyd McNeeley may bring a jackpot beyond his past earnings, while his manager Pete Fuller voices tax concerns.
The New York Giants and Green Bay Packers carry 9-2 records into a Sunday showdown at County Stadium. Each team seeks a fifth straight win, with Philadelphia looming a Dec 10 meeting. Packers pace the West with a 2 1/2 game edge as Hornung Dowler and Nitschke join the squad after military duty.
In the Frederick County circuit court a decree from November 10 1961 directs Joseph Marshall Rush et al to appear December 13 1961 at 10 am before Dabney W Watts in Winchester to report on ownership of 599 17 acres of realty on Virginia State Highway 606 near Mountain Falls, the liens and their holders, labor and materials furnished for improvements, and whether parts of the property should be sold with improvements to satisfy liens.
Kenneth L. Wilson, president of the U S Olympic Association, urged resolving AAU NCAA tensions at the AAU Convention to field a strong 1964 Olympic team. The NCAA threatened a boycott over influence in international affairs as plans arose for a new separate track federation.
Local schedule opened with James Wood routing Strasburg 74 40 as Wilson Memorial edged Broadway 38 33 and Warren County beat Luray 52 39. Elkton upset Middle River 46 37 while Lee defeated Turner Ashby 58 99 and Central of Woodstock topped Mathias.
Gladden and Harrison led Mt. Pleasant to a 1737 series over U B 7 ha while Luttrell paced with 397. Me thodist and Congregational Christian split top standings as Golden Rule slipped. Other scores feature U.S. No. 1 and Frederick Countians, with Royal Cab and Market St. Methodists posting strong sets. The Husband Wife Handicap Tournament is set at Health Center Lanes with cash prizes and a trophy for the winning team.
Gordon McIlwee announces a week long benefit bowling event to aid the Winchester Rescue Squad. Eleven local leagues participate led by Larrick, Ginn and Becket with a $1 entry and $0.50 per entry to the squad. Women bowlers pay 115 and men 130 with handicap rules. prizes awarded in separate divisions.
San Diego, riding an undefeated record, goes to Houston to meet a red hot Oilers squad that has won six straight and averages 40 points per game. Houston seeks to regain momentum and claim the Eastern Division crown while San Diego plays for pride.
Wilt Chamberlain scored 60 points as the Philadelphia Warriors defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 138 to 117. The 7 foot 1 star extended his chase of the NBA single game record, trailing the 71 point mark.
Norview Pilots remain unbeaten in Eastern District play under Charles McClurg by defeating Maury 20 0 at Foreman Field before an estimated 30 000 fans. The win extends Norview s district record to 42 0 2 and moves their season summit to seven straight titles with a 6 3 4 1 overall mark in seven seasons.
The Colonels, missing five starters, rely on a nine man group led by Jae Kern and Billy Pugh to outpace Strasburg. James Wood used a steady inside game and strong free throw shooting to build a big halftime margin and finish with a decisive win.
Duke blasts Florida 80-58 behind Art Heyman 31 points as Virginia tops Washington and Lee as Gene Engel leads with 18 points. Virginia controls boards 47 to 19 while Duke boatloads in second half.
A collision at 11:45 p.m. in front of 1210 Berryville Ave. caused $2,395 in damage. A westbound car swerved into the back seat, hitting a parked 1959 Rambler station wagon owned by Thorvald E. Duffin. Damage totaled $2,395 with $1,100 to the car and $1,295 to the station wagon. Officers Floyd A. Barley and Peau ape assisted.
In a busy bowling card, Moreps swept the set while Alley Cats and Cobs split points. Dofflemyer led with 525, Horton 503, and Ed Marshall 902 for Amps, as pinfall totaled 2603-2484. Charlie Stevens boosted Alley Cats with a 207, but Arm el and Greenwell led their side to a 2543-2493 win.
The article traces tuberculosis as a persistent killer from ancient records to modern times, noting its longstanding prominence in human disease history and the ongoing global health challenge it represents.
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