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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1961
Page
9
Handley shown a strong attack and defense romped past Loudoun County 54-21. Phil Newcome led Handley with 23 points while Loudoun struggled with free-throw shooting. The win keeps Handley undefeated in league play as they prepare for Warren County and a home date with John Mosby.
Betty McKee starred for Mermaids with a 180-482, but Winchester Golf Club won 3-1 as Jean Cussen posted 449. Mabel Smith led Rebels with 417 in a 3-1 loss to Hopefuls, while other matches featured strong marks from Robbie Kerns, Nancy Eyre, Merna Slabik, and George Freeman.
Eleven young Chicagoans purchased 46 percent of Chicago White Sox stock from Charles Comiskey, ending the Comiskey era. The group, led by Thomas A. Reynolds Jr., aims to work with Arthur C. Allyn Jr., who holds 54 percent, in a harmony plan. Allyn had bought out partners last year for about 2.5 million.
Detroit boxer Hank defeated British light heavyweight Chic Calderwood by unanimous decision over 10 rounds. Hank used crowding tactics and overhand rights to press Calderwood, driving a steady body assault that opened a bloody gash and sent Calderwood to the canvas for an eight count. Hank outweighed by six pounds at 168 pounds. Calderwood acknowledged the knock‑out blow left him winded and some rest time after the third round.
Tournament scores listed by region show Duquesne defeating Duke 66 to 6f and Pitt topping Arizona 58. Virginia Tech beat Alabama 70 to 65 while Auburn won 67 50 over LSU. Other results include Saint Bonaventure 66 Western Kentucky 65 and Louisville 76 Texas 60.
The newly elected Chamber of Commerce Board will act on a 1962 budget and key committee nominations Tuesday evening. The old board holds a final dinner at 6 30 p.m. at the George Washington Hotel, with the new board joining at 8 15. President E R Huntsberry and secretary manager Conrad Follansbee report on activities. The chamber budget is about 18000 dollars.
In southwest Alabama a special force of game wardens has been dispatched to deter illegal hunting of flood displaced wildlife. Conservation Director William C. Younger says over 100 hunters were arrested in the Mobile area in the past week for violations as rising water drives deer and turkeys to higher ground.
Johnson-Williams High beat West Luray 50 to 21 as the varsity surged in the fourth quarter and the JV squad held a 16-14 halftime edge. Maurice Smith led the varsity and Robert Jackson the JV with eight and seven points respectively, as teammates spread the scoring around. The girls won 44 to 15 extending their unbeaten run with next games at Berryville and Leesburg.
Royal Cab girls total 1762 in the Inde pendent League on Health Center Lanes as they win three of four over Winchester Es so. Frances Dodson 381 and Loma Mc Intyre 373 pace the winners with strong showings from June Tusing Aggie Mc Call and Becky Cornwell. Winchester top scorers include Don Pless and Ray Malone in a losing effort.
A flurry of last minute trades closed baseball interleague activity as five deals were completed. Kansas City moved three minors for four players while Milwaukee and San Francisco swapped players for rookies and prospects. The New York Metropolitans acquired Neal for Lee Walls plus cash in a deal aimed at a competitive NL debut. Cincinnati sent Schmidt and Stenhouse to Washington for Keough and a player to be named. Philadelphia bought Andy Carey from Chicago for cash and two minor leaguers in a later exchange.
James Wood’s Colonels defeated Herndon 48 to 29 led by Ronnie Kern with nine goals. Kerns and Gary Tisinger each scored five, while Loudoun and Mason struggled to reverse a trend of slow starts. The Colonels improve to 5-0 and set a date with Stonewall Jackson on the 20th.
Montevideo Maroons dominated Clarke County Eagles 74 to 40 on their home court. Sophomore Dickie Longerbeam led with 26 points including 12 field goals though he missed seven free throws. Lisky added 21 and Summers 18 as the Maroons balanced attack overwhelmed the hosts.
New York Giants meet Cleveland Browns at Yankee Stadium in a high stakes finale with playoff and title implications. Giants seek Eastern Conference crown and possible league final. Browns chase a spot in the runner up bowl in Miami on Jan 6.
Four cases disposed of by Judge John Rice list Percy Cornelius Shepherd Jr speeding 50 mph in a 28 mph zone with 10 dollar fine and 5.25 costs Wilton Smith Singhass reckless driving 38 dollar fine and 8.75 costs Wendell Barney Jr operating a vehicle with suspended license 50 dollar fine 6.25 costs 90 days jail suspended surrender plates and sale of automobile Raymond Frederick Porter assault and battery 25 dollar fine 6.75 costs
Ellie Howard led the Yankees with five runs scored in the 1961 World Series, as Washington topped Cleveland 108 to 100 in an ABL Friday matchup.
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