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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1946
Page
9
At the 25th annual convention in Master Pa Armstrong field men and guests presented Bosserman, among about 500 wholesalers, with a gold watch in recognition of his long affiliation.
Handley will debut in a 1946 47 basketball season opener tonight at eight against Wardensville High School. Coach Hunter Maddox reports a veteran Handley squad with Hink Lewis George Garber Richard Moe or Adrian LaRue at guard Beverley Lamb Arthur Swisher Kenneth Wingfield lead the backcourt. Harold Lorenzo of Charles Town to referee the game with 25 and 50 cent admission.
Special Commissioner will auction 482 acres near Siler Gainesboro District in Frederick County Virginia on December 21 1946 at 11 am in front of the County Courthouse Winchester Terms call for one third cash and balance in two annual installments with 6 percent interest secured by deed of trust Dunn and Duvall auctioneers Bond issued by Special Commissioner court clerk Lee Whitacre notes final confirmation on certificate date December 1946
Mike Jacobs, boxing promoter, was reported a little improved though still critical after a cerebral hemorrhage. He has been hospitalized at St Clare’s since December 3.
In Macon Georgia the Peach Bowl kicks off its first annual renewal with Georgia Military Academy facing Tennessee Wesleyan before about 8000 fans. GMA, with one loss in nine games, plays as underdog as Tennessee Wesleyan arrives after an eight game schedule dominated by junior colleges. City festivities add holiday flair to the matchup.
A blazing fire caused major damage as flames spread from a car parked on the street. An alarm was turned in but the flames had a big headway when firemen arrived. The owner valued the loss at about 650 dollars. the car was not insured according to Palmer.
Walter Pate the U S non playing captain tested a new doubles pair in practice pairing Gardnar Mulloy with Frank Parker against Jack Kramer and Ted Schroeder and winning three sets to one. If the Americans win two singles on December 26 Kramer may be rested for the closing singles leaving Mulloy Parker to play doubles. Kramer showed improvement after a sore back.
A 1935 Pontiac coach owned by Chester Palmer of 127 Leicester Street was badly damaged by fire at 5 30 yesterday evening on Woodstock Lane. The owner said his brother Robert Palmer operated the vehicle momentarily after delivering orders for the Berryville Avenue Market before the fire broke out.
Philadelphia December report says the Athletics will join the Phillies in shedding the doormat label. Arthur Ehlers, new farm system manager, quotes Connie Mack planning a stronger organization with no cost concerns. Mack, vacationing in California, aims to build his club via a strengthened farm system and improved pitching and outfield depth.
A's official Ehlers said money will be no object to rebuild the club. He hopes to add at least seven new clubs to lift the team from the cellar and spark a climb in the standings.
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