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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1952
Page
7
Sports writers and broadcasters propose ten rule changes to the National Football Rules Committee including unlimited substitutions, return of goal posts to the goal line, running with recovered fumbles, and adding a fifth official while many favor leaving rules untouched. The list reflects broad debate on substitutions and penalties from AP readers.
Coaches discuss how to end illegal shifts and unlimited substitutions. Critics say pass interference is hard to call and penalties vary. The survey notes calls to curb rough play, helmet blocks, roughing kickers, and fair catches while many voters oppose changes or remain undecided.
Ed Mioduszewski of William and Mary receives the Bedford Junior Chamber of Commerce Sportsmanship Trophy the third time this season. He heads an All-State honor team with players from Virginia colleges including Randolph Macon VMI Virginia Tech and Hampden-Sydney.
Doug Ford, a Harrison New York pro and wartime Coast Guard veteran, shot a three under 67 in windy conditions at the Miami Open earning a one stroke lead over Art Wall Jr and Johnny Palmer among 166 players from 39 states and five countries.
James Wood varsity travels to Waynesboro for a late season boys basketball game at 8 p.m. The junior varsity will skip the trip due to distance. James Wood aims to build on a 43 42 win over Capon Bridge after a 58 23 loss to Wilson Memorial.
The first sewing machine was probably made by Thomas Saint, an Englishman who received a patent on July 17, 1790. His patent lay in the British Patent Office archives for nearly a century before its discovery.
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