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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1946
Page
3
Sales directory item listing a sale at DEC 19 10 30 a m eight miles northeast of Martinsburg West Virginia near Myer s Bridge featuring livestock farm and dairy equipment conducted by J W Grove.
Melbourne reports Jack Kramer sprained his lower back during a Davis Cup practice, alongside Ted Schroeder winning two sets from Billy Talbert and Gardner Mulloy. In Miami Ed Dudley discusses possible Ryder Cup dates for 1947, suggesting September, November, or December to avoid clashing with other events. Camp Lee boxers head back to Fort George G. Meade with the Second Army boxing championship in hand.
Crossword puzzle fills a coastal page with word clues across and down. Multiple definitions reference letters measures fish and fauna terms, places and objects. The grid tangles through hints for Greek letters verbs nouns and adjectives across topics from literature to travel and harbor terms.
The home team finished second in a weekend wrestling tournament after seven of eight wins in the final round. Knox, Ky placed third with Maj. J Gen. M0 8 Leey and Eddy among others receiving individual and team trophies.
Clyde Gordon of Miami claimed the Southern welterweight championship after a close 10 round decision over Vince Cambill of El Reno Oklahoma in Miami December 12.
Kansas City reports Coach Gene Piggy Lambert of Arkansas says the 1946 47 season will mirror football with many close games and upsets nationwide. He notes Arkansas will open against Nebraska after sending his Parkers to face them in the opener.
The Big Six Conference opens its preseason basketball tournament with analysts predicting a tight season where most games end by one or two points. Coaches expect close finishes as teams showcase late-game clutch play and balanced rosters.
Allentown Pennsylvania December 12 Floyd Schwartzwater Muhlenberg College football coach says professional clubs are dickering for at least three of his players and hopes they lay off.
Berkeley reports Frank Wickhorst, all American tackle at Navy in 1926, dismissed as California head football coach after a 2 wins in 9 games season. The ASUC and university authorities reached agreement to terminate his three assistants as fans and alumni demanded action.
The Lions defeated No Va Power Co. two games to one to extend their A League lead to four games. Merl Slifer opened with five spares and a 146, but Bob Jasper’s late marks kept the Powermen close. Bobby Lewis 131 and John 123 helped the Lions clinch the final game 573. Gulf Oil Co. beat Riteway Cleaners two of three as Elliott Motor Lines moved up in the standings.
In Wa Woolen Inter departmental League the Five Jokers swept the Wildcats as Thurston Clevenger 129, Bill Anderson 123, and Bob Dunn 122 led a three game win. Bob Legge rolled 116 108 155 for a 379 set, a season record for both game and set.
Five Jokers and Lions Club top the league as O Sullivan Plant No Va Power and Viscose trail in the week standings. Individual scores show Merl Slifer Cecil Brown Bobby Lewis and Jack Owens high for their teams while Lions and Five Jokers post strong team totals.
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