Brakeshoe Cafeteria Wins Big In Scrappy League Night
Brakeshoe Cafeteria tops three games against DAV rivalling for top spot in A League. Davis veteran Joe Geraci leads early, but Brakeshoe pulls away with late spares and key strikes. Buncutter Tire Co inches closer to first with three wins over Lions Club as Cage Publishing and Plant also post sweeps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brakeshoe
Joe Geraci
DAV
Evan Creswell
John Ritter
Geraci
Charles Swartz
Richard Sheetz
Charles Minghini
Bill Keyton
Sheetz
Buncutter
Buncutter Tire ‘Co
Lions Club
Harold Pugh
Buncuttermen
Sonny Cooper
Mickey Perry
Perry
Pugh
Allen Carter
Cage Publishing .Co
Dr.James’ Health Club
Mickey McDonald
Plant
O'Sullivan Plant
National Fruit
Bradley Driver
Harry Hottel
Brakeshoe Cafe
Buncutter Tire
Carr Publishing
Baker’s Tavern
Dr. James Club
Home Beneficial
Sears
O'Sullivan Office
Baker's Tavern
Buncutter Tire Co
O'Sullivan
National Leaguers Bitter as Jackson Goes to Brooklyn
Chicago trades third baseman Ransom Jackson to Brooklyn for Don Hoak and Walter Moryn. Dodgers favored, Cubs anticipate a further “tail” added by Russ Meyer. Walker Cooper released as Cubs drop below the 40-man limit at the meetings.
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Jackson
Brooklyn
Chicago
Ransom Jackson
Dodgers
Don Hoak
Walter Moryn
Cub
Vid Matthews
E. J. “Bizzie” Bavasi
Russ Meyer
Cubs
Walker Cooper
St. Louis Cardinals
Graham Ameche Near to Passing Rushing Crowns
Graham and Ameche look to win passing and rushing titles after the final regular season games. Graham added to his lead with 1,480 passing yards and 12 touchdowns while Ameche led rushing with a 133 yard margin and 932 yards on 197 carries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Otto Graham
Alan Ameche
Graham
Cleveland Browns
Eddie Brown
Chicago Bears
Ameche
Baltimore Colts
Cleveland
Freq Morrison
Wisconsin
Crossword Puzzle Clue List From Historic Page
A dense list of crossword clues and partial answers including Moham meds birthplace two year old salomon area anxious fool sphere of action comfort gang diffusion of fluids through membrane stripe largest continent cry of pain top body of water gallium symbol wild pig caress pulpy tropical fruit keep desert complete cavities anatomy religion of the Moslems donkeys supposes hair on horse neck silkworm Assam examiners of printed matter walking sticks car leader of religious movement hawala sun god flowering herbs thick bristlelike part birds as a class child’s carriage eng sweet potatoes affirmative reply succor
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Meds
Salomon
Comfort
Swartz and Licklider Dominate Men's Doubles Lane
Charles Swartz rolled 156 with a 746 set as he and Marsden Licklider swept Sonny Cooper and Artie Kiracofe in a leaders battle. Licklider added 136 and 122 games while Swartz totaled 387 on the night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Swartz
Marsden Licklider
Sonny Cooper
Artie Kiracore
Swartz
Licklider
Bob Smith
Troy Rhea
Allen Hawthorne
Cooper
Kiracofe
Ralph Wilson
John Ritter
Artie Kiracofe
Cooper-Kiracofe
Jack Jones
Keith Ritter
Jess Kiracore
Wallace Dill
Ritter
Berryville
Francis Hudson
Allen Carter
Hudson
Clarke County Boys
Swartz-Licklider
SB Smith
Rhea
Hawthorne-Minghim
Richmond Spiders and Generals clash after close win
Richmond and Washington and Lee's college basketball feud boiled over after W and L edged Richmond 78 to 76 at Doremus Gym in Lexington. Coach Hooker threatened to move the rematch to Richmond's Millhiser Gym as tensions flared.
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Richmond
Old Dominion
Spiders
Washington and Lee
Generals
Doremus Gymnasium
W&l Cagers
Les Hooker
Hooker
W&l
Doremus Gym
Virginia Military Institute
Lexington
Millhiser
Billy McCann
James Wood Colonels Plans Fast Break Ahead of District 10
The 1955-56 James Wood Colonels, short on height and experience, boast speed and hustle under Coach Jim Casey. Key players include Wendall Dick and Reedy, with a first varsity tryout roster vying for guard and forward spots as alumni visit for a Friday night game and Luray looms next Tuesday.
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James Wood
Jim Casey
Colonels
Casey
Wendall Dick
Reedy
Hudson
Dorsey
Goode
Hodson
Podleschny
McTiernan
Driver
Branner
Archie Manuel
Luray
Aluminum Siding for Prefab Homes Pros and Cons
The National Bureau of Standards notes aluminum siding rarely needs repainting for longevity though repainting may improve appearance. It should be grounded at two or more corners to protect against lightning and it does not significantly boost summer heat retention.
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National Bureau of Standards
Think Drive Carefully Warns Against Accidents
Public safety notice urges drivers to stay alert and avoid collisions. Emphasizes responsible behavior and prevention of traffic incidents.
West Virginia, George Washington, W&L win in Southern Conference openers
West Virginia beat Furman 85-71 behind 20 points from Hot Rod Hundley. George Washington defeated William and Mary 81-75 with Joe Holup scoring 36. Washington & Lee edged Richmond 78-76 as Dom Flora added 27. Virginia routed Hampden-Sydney 82-63 with 22 by Bob McCarty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia
George Washington
Washington & Lee
Furman
William & Mary
Richmond
Mountaineers
Hot Rod Hundley
Handley
Indians
Joe Holup
Bob Housma
Lee Marshall
Dom Flora
Ed Harrison
Virginia
Hampden-Sydney
Tigers
Bob McCarty
Bob Hardy
Austin Pearce
McCarty
Russ Holcomb
Navy's Welsh Wins Total Offense Title
George Welsh of Navy dominates the season total offense race with 1348 yards in nine games, edging Art Luppino of Arizona who totaled 1313 yards in 10 games. Welsh also led in passing with 185 yards against Army. Luppino posted 58 yards versus Arizona State, the lowest output of his season.
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New York
George Welsh
Navy
Arizona
Art Luppino
Welsh
Army
Luppino
Arizona State
Ncaa Service Bureau
Wisconsin
Alan Ameche
Illinois Blasts Butler 107 75 to Signal Big Ten Title Bid
Illinois coach Harry Combes guides the Illini to a 107 75 opening night win over Butler as top teams like San Francisco and NC State extend streaks. Dons beat San Francisco State 72 47. NC State tops Wake Forest 90 81 in ACC action. Kansas State debuts with 89 70 over Texas Tech. SMU rolls Texas Wesleyan 65 42. Lafayette defeats Princeton 85 83. LaSalle rebounds past Albright 96 63.
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Harry
Illini
Butler
Illinois
San Francisco
North Carolina State
Dons
Bill Russell
San Francisco State
Marquette
N.S. State
Kansas State
Texas Tech
Jack Parr
Southern Methodist
Iowa
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Texas Wesleyan
Lafayette
Princeton
LaSalle
Muhlenberg
Albright
Majors Refuse Higher Pay Demands as TV Plan Proceeds
The National League rejected minor leaguers pay demands including a 7200 minimum, winter ball rights, and a role in World Series TV talks. It described its move to pursue a Saturday Game of the Week revenue plan as very important and asked Walter O Mally to continue negotiations.
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Chicago
The
National
Walter O'Malley
Brooklyn
James Wood Colonels Open Season Versus Alumni Friday
James Wood Colonels host an opening night contest Friday after a junior game at 7. Alumni, coached by Jim Hockman, feature Frederick County players now at Stephens City and other schools. JWHS players Bailey DeHaven Carper Fries Bromley Hoover Patterson Sager Green practice on the court. proceeds go to the James Wood light fund.
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Colonels
Jerry Stewart
Jimmy Sager
Ronnie Miller
Billy Hubbell
Charles Fries
Miller
Hubbell
Wendall Dick
Tommy Driver
Pat McTiernan
Steve
Reedy
James Wood Colonels
Jim Hockman
James Wood
Stephens City
Walter Hoover
Harry Patterson
Gary Green
Hockman
James Wood Light Fund
Nashua Sells Off Belair Stud After Rumored Dissolution
Nashua the 3 year old champion and 1955 money leader, once racing in Belair Stud colors, will be sold as executors of William Woodward Jr. estate liquidate Nashua and 61 other thoroughbreds. Sealed bids are due by December 15. Nashua ranks second in world earnings behind Citation with total career earnings of $945,415 and this year totaling $752,550.
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New York
Nashua
Belair Stud
William Woodward Jr
Woodward
Citation
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Allen Gaunt Bowl
Home Beneficial Life Insurance
Lynn Comer
Neil Babb
Park Jr
Pahm A Sole
Rowmore
Firestone
N. Braddock
Moham
Assam
Walter
River
Mother
Bone
Chin
Turk
Hawal
Lanbird Air Corps
Mickey Baugham
Doyle Branner
David Glover
Dickie Good
Harold Kurstead
Bob Lee
Ray Malone
Dick Murphy
Anthony Neithers
Dietmar Podleschny
Lee White
Charlie Hodson
Ben Dorsey
Pha
Floyd Tops
W. Virginia
G.W
Associated Press
Wallops
Harry Combes
N. C. State
Vic Molodet
Wake Forest
Wolfpack
Carr Publishing CO
Wolfe St
Valley Forge
Emil Arson
Adam Scheidt Brewing Company
Norristown, PA
Rams Head Ale
Prior Beer
Man Behind the
Wmal-Tv
Channel 7
Dixie Beverage CO
Florist
National Ave
Cerary
Chevrolet
Loudoun St
Investors Loan Corp
Loudoun Street
Allstate
Randolph M. Gaunt
Battle
Winchester
Blinos Corporation
Sears, Roebuck
Home Office
Battle Avenue
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