City Group Formed To Aid Softball Organizations
A city meeting at city hall formed a softball commission to serve all league and age groups. Edward A. Holland was elected commissioner with Curtis Fray Long Hunter Maddox Dr Allen T Hawthorne Otis Sargent J P Arthur and Peyton Marsh as members. The recreation director was named ex officio secretary and the catchment area for players was extended from 10 to 12 miles from city hall.
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City Hall
Edward A. Holland
Curtis Fray
Long. Hunter Maddox
Allen T. Hawthorne
Otis Sargent
J.P. Arthur
Peyton Marsh
Holland
Secre Frry
Recreation Commission
SMU and Texas Duel for Southwest Conference Title
New York December 10 Texas and SMU emerge as leading contenders for the Southwest Conference title. SMU defeated City College of New York 62-56 after Texas upset Oklahoma 49-40, signaling a tight race as Baylor faltered on its eastern trip.
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New York
Texas
Southern Methodist
Southwest
Baylor
SMU
Oklahoma
City College of New York
Clinter
Virginia Cagemen In 4 Tilts Tonight
Unbeaten Hampden Sydney faces Duke while Washington and Lee opens against East Tennessee State. Four Friday games pit Virginia teams against out of state foes with two Mason-Dixon Conference clashes Bridgewater v Gallaudet and Washington and Catholic v Lynchburg College at Lynchburg.
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Richmond
Hampden-Sydney
Duke
Washington and Lee
East Tennessee State
Old Dominion
Virginia
Mason-Dixon
Bridgewater
Gallaudet
Washington
Catholic University
Lynchburg College
Lynchburg
Cleaners Gain Point in Blue Ridge Bowling Standings
Keglers edged the league leaders American Legion Keglers to gain a point last week but remain 31-35 in the Blue Ridge standings. Col iseum of Hagerstown sits third with 28 points in the eight team loop. Clevenger ranks third in individuals with 122.7. The Wayne team will bowl here Sunday.
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Peoples Cleaners
Glover Earns Varsity Football Letter at Mercerburg Academy
Robert E. Glover, son of Mr. and Mrs. John D. Glover of 311 Stewart St., receives a varsity football letter at Mercerburg Academy.
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Robert E. Glover
John D. Glover
Stewart St
Mercerburg Academy
Cage Games Wanted by McKee Pontiac
McKee Pontiac of Washington DC seeks basketball games at their gym. Unlimited teams welcome. Contact Sagi Sam King at 1650 Newton St NW for arranging matches.
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McKee Pontiac
Washington, D. C
Sagi Sam King
Newton St
N. W
Livestock and Farm Auction Schedule
Sales Directory lists auctions for December 11 and 17 with livestock farm machinery and household goods. January 5 features dairy cows and farm equipment at E B Taylor on Welltown Pike four miles from Winchester.
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R. A. Keesling
Hamilton
Harry Butler
Smithfield Ave
E. B. Taylor
Welltown Pike
Winchester
Sabotage Scare Hits Communists In East Berlin
In Soviet occupied Berlin officials report a sabotage scare as Paul Markgraf takes direct command of a fire at a major gas works. A purported plot involves teachers moving equipment to Western zones. Ebert allied officials hint city justice reform and purge of workers. A Saxony firm official Horstmann is sentenced to death for smuggling stockings aboard the airlift. a woman director gets 12 years. two minor workers receive two-year terms.
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Berlin
Paul Markgraf
Taegliche Rundschau
Friedrich Ebert
Ebert
Germany
Richard Horstmann
Saxony
Charlott Pilz
Ladies Commercial league bowling sees Kirby Transfer edge rivals
In a tight three game set Kirby Transfer edged South End Hose Co by five pins after Virginia Patterson delivered a 122 and a 507 single game. Myrtle Cooper sparked South End with a 108 game and a last frame strike. Jewel Box tops Capitol Restaurant to claim first half success while Nurse led by Virginia Vance posts high scores amidst a corn crops note.
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Virginia Patterson
Kirby Transfer
South End Hose Co
Myrtle Cooper
South End
Betty Cline
Marie Whitacre
Virginia Shields
Virginia Woolen Co
Bernice Hodson
Nancy Kiracore
Ted
News Stand
Sarah Zane Fire Co
Patsy Carson
Pearl Lake
Elsie Milburn
Newberry’s
O'Sullivan
Bertha Muse
Virginia Vance
Jewel Box
Capitol
Ted's
Newberry
Kirby
Lsmer O'Sullivan
Eee
Capitol Restaurant
Va. Woolen Co
Wire Shields
Newber
Woolen
Nurses
Sarah Zane
Royal Crown and American Legion Win City Openers
Royal Crown defeated Plumly Lumber 51 to 20 led by Boyd Grim with 16 and George Garber with 15 points. American Legion edged Winchester Business College 46 to 17 with Dumpsey Ritter scoring 13 as both games opened the city league at the armory.
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Armory
Royal Crown
Plumly Lumber Quint
Boyd Grim
George Garber
American Legion
Winchester Business College
Dumpsey Ritter
Wolfe
Capper
Lamb
Seldon
Smallwood
D. Garber
Hart
White
Legion
Hartley
Ritter
Keller
Pingley
Stillarty
Lewis
Zirk
Haymaker
Ebersole
Crawford
WBC
Lock
Russell
Reid
Williamson
Lee
Smith
Steward
Levi
Spicer
Braith
Handley Opens Season With Struggling Opener
Handley cagers, favored to win, face Strasburg at 8 tonight as Keller Lazezzera McIntyre Lavecchia and Bush start. McIntyre knee is fine but practice has been limited two weeks. Coach Maddex says ball handling rough and focus on offense defense. Officials Hugh Chrisman Edward Stokes. Bleachers replaced by chairs for Christmas concert prep.
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Strasburg
Keller
Lazezzera
McIntyre
Lavecchia
Bush
Hunter Maddex
Maddex
Hugh Chrisman
Edward Stokes
Maryland Board of Officials
Liz Halvosa
Ambling All Much Happier In Groan and Grunt Game
Ex heavyweight Primo Carnera, now 42, discusses his return to wrestling earning between 200 000 and 250 000 yearly. He recalls his rise from poverty in Italy to European champion, boxing champion status, and wartime hardships. Carnera argues wrestling is safer than boxing and offers steady income, gives his take on Joe Louis, and notes his life now centered on wrestling.
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New York
Ello
Primo Carera
Carnera
Italy
Max Baer
Primo
America
Joe Louis
Carnera talks of rise from poverty to American life
Primo Carnera says he now earns 350 to 2000 dollars a night and plans to become a citizen. He notes his wife and two children in Los Angeles and praises their English progress. He vows his son Umberto will study and learn a trade, not boxing, as he reflects on better days and security.
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Ling
Carnera
Umberto
Giovanna
Los Angeles
Atlantic Alliance Talks Resume in Washington
In Washington on December 10, a new round of talks will begin as Undersecretary Lovett meets with ambassadors from Britain France Belgium the Netherlands Luxembourg and Canada. They discuss a proposed military alliance forming a North Atlantic defense system under the United Nations.
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Washington
United States
Europe
State Department
Lovett
Britain
France
Belgium
Netherlands
Luxembourg
Canada
United Nations
CAP Buffet Meeting At Patton's Hall Attracts 45 Guests
CAP members staged a buffet supper at Patton's dance hall on S Loudoun Street attended by 45 guests. The event combined a business meeting with entertainment including ping pong dancing and television.
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Patton
S. Loudoun St
Mercy deaths legality questioned worldwide
The U.S. Public Service notes mercy deaths have not been legalized in any civilized country. Controversy over ethics has persisted for years. The United Nations would not address the issue as each nation enforces its own laws.
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United Nations
U.S. Public Service
Home Law Book advertised for laypersons
An advertisement from the Winchester Star Information Bureau promotes the Home Law Book a practical reference on marriage and divorce naturalization contracts wills and property and more priced at 20 cents postpaid Readers are urged to mail payment with their address to Washington D C for a copy The notice also briefly lists Romance languages including Portuguese Spanish Provencal French Italian and Romanian.
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Winchester Star Information Bureau
Eye St
N. E
Washington, D. C
Home Law Book
Quiz Answers From Page Four
Correct solutions list Florida true true 36 States Army May Schmeling States having 189 electoral votes Treatise of beards O Henry Widower.
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Florida
True
Army
May Schmeling
Treatise of Beards
O. Henry
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