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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1955

Page

6

Handley Opens Season With 93 37 Rout Of Shepherdstown

Handley dominates Shepherdstown 93 to 37 in the season opener as Kerr and Grim lead a balanced scoring attack. Eddie Grim tallies 15 points with strong second quarter surge. Jack Kerr finishes just shy of 90-point mark before time runs out.

Charlie Tait Fandiey Shepherdstown Handley Quint Walloping Broadway Arnold, Boyd Omps Hockman Dunn Visstors Handley West Virginia Jack Reid Eddie Grim Jerry Derr Kerr Jack Kerr Robbie Robinson Frank Armstrong Gary Anderson Grim Reid Handley Rooters Armstrong Anderson Robinconsi Ers Bussie Fritts Mickey Buracker Derr Montevideo

Fashion Pattern 4862 Misses Shirtwaist Dress and Skirt

Misses sizes 12 to 42 offered Pattern 4862 features a flattering shirtwaist dress with a two-sleeve option and an 8 gore skirt. Includes illustrated instructions and fit tested sizing. price 35 cents, add 5 cents for first class mail. Send to Anne Adams Winchester Evening Star pattern dept. 243 West 17th St New York New York.

Anne Adams Winchester Evening Star Pattern Dept West 17Th St New York N. Y

Rabbit farming turns drought area farmer’s steady income

BIG SPRING Texas. Farmer R. L. Martin who lives north of Sand Springs in a drought area raises cotton and feed on his 80 acre farm but makes his steady weekly income from raising rabbits. He sells about 65 to 70 rabbits each week and began rabbit farming in 1950 to supplement his living.

Big Spring Tex R. L. Martin Sand Springs

West Virginia Eyes Upset of N C State In Raleigh

WVU aims to upset second ranked NC State in Reynolds Coliseum led by Hot Rod Hundley's 30.3 points per game while free throw woes persist. The Mountaineers meet a Wolfpack team with a 3 1 record and a national ranking as conference play tightens.

Weet Virginia Bau N. C. State WVU Freddy Schaus Mountaineers West Virginia Hundley Schaus Wolf Pack Raleigh Reynolds Coliseum George Washington Free Wheeling Colonials Washington & Lee Joe Holup Sctring Dom Flora Furman Citadel VMI Richmond Spiders Buffalo N. Y Canistis Bill Miller Clemson Gallaudet Randolph Macon Emory and Henry Union College Wasps

Warrenton Quintet Set for Berryville Showdown

Warrenton's undefeated two year run in Northern Virginia League will be tested tonight at Berryville Community Building. Tex Tilson leads Warrenton against Berryville's taller lineup featuring Ramey, Forsythe, Costello, Pence, Hamlin, and Duff. Girls’ 8 o'clock game follows.

Berryville American Legion Warrenton Virginia Warrenton Quint Sixsix Tex Tilson Virginia Tech Ramey Hamlin Duff Bob Baker Doug Cochran

Detroit Tigers name Schoolboy Rowe scout

Schoolboy Rowe, dropped from the Tigers coaching staff last season, is named a Tigers scout. John McMale, farm director, said Rowe will serve in the southwest division.

Detroit Rowe Detroit Tigers Tigers John McMale

Eligibility Question for Cadets at the U.S. Air Force Academy

A married man cannot be admitted. Applicants must be unmarried and have never been married. Dismissal awaits any candidate who marries or is found to be married.

U. S. Air Force Academy

Duquesne Upset Dons Meet Host Quint in DePaul Tourney

The DePaul Tournament saw upsets as Duquesne fell 68-64 to DePaul while San Francisco beat UC Santa Barbara 65-58. Utah defeated Idaho State 69-53, Dayton edged Cincinnati 67-66, and BYU crushed Iowa 70-53. Mississippi and Texas played in the Blue Gray final. Ole Miss beat Eastern Kentucky 95-92 and Texas defeated Auburn 83-76 after a halftime deficit.

Pal Nable Warriors San Francisco Bill Russell Marquette DePaul Duquesne Dons Utah Idaho State Dayton Cincinnati Brigham Young Colorado Iowa Misssissippi Texas Montgomery Ala Ol’ Miss Eastern Kentucky Jack Adams Auburn

Frenzied Bandits Kill One Man Wound Another in Queens Warehouse

In a $600 hijack at the United Parcel Service warehouse in Long Island City three robbers posed as workers. They killed warehouse worker Julian Urbanasky and wounded driver Edward Morenski as they fled after firing on staff and the manager Charles Rodents.

New York United Parcel Service Long Island City Queens Charles Rodents Rodents Bloomingdale Julian Urbanasky

Lightburn Routs Dupas in 10 Round Lightweight Fight

New Orleans lightweight Ralph Dupas loses to British Manduras invader Ludwig Lightburn in a unanimous decision over 10 rounds. Lightburn lands effective jabs and crosses as Dupas switches stances, with officials scoring for Lightburn.

New York Ralph Dupas Ludwig Lightburn New Orleans Lightburn Dupas South Paw Harry Kessler Bert Grant Jack Gordon Lightourn

Northwestern names Ara Parseghian as head football coach

Northwestern University named Ara Parseghian of Miami of Ohio as head coach with a three year contract. Parseghian at 32 becomes the Big Ten's youngest grid coach, replacing Lou Saban after a winless season under Saban and his staff. Miami’s 39 6 1 record in five years included wins over Northwestern and Indiana.

Evanston Northwestern University Little Miami Ohio Ara Parseghian Stu Holcomb Miami Purdue Parseghian Wildcats Lou Saban Bob Voigts Holcomb Saban Northwestern Indiana

Virginia's Poster Added to Shrine's Orange Bowl List

South squad for the Shrine's North-South football game in the Orange Bowl on December 26 reached 24 players with additions including Texas center Johnny Tatum Georgia guard Don Shea and Virginia guard John Porter. South coach Wally Butts of Georgia arrived to prep the team. Proceeds go to crippled children's hospitals supported by the Shrine.

Miami Fla Wally Butts Georgia Shrine Johnny Tatum Texas Don Shea John Porter Virginia Bernie Crimmins Indiana

Parma police launch Ridge Road drunk driving appeal

Parma police erect a roadside sign on Ridge Road urging drivers not to drink and drive. The sign reads Slame on you for driving after drinking, part of a new public awareness effort in the city.

Parma Ohio Ridge Road Slame

Church of Christ Beats Old Bethel In Church League

Jim Nealis led Church of Christ with a 364 set after games of 118 116 and 130, upsetting Old Bethel two of three. Braddock St. Methodist led the league with a 1574 set over United Brethren No. 2 as Allen Gaunt rolled 107 with one spare. Catholic earns two wins over Welltown Methodist as Ed Lillis posts two 111s and Keyton leads United Brethren No. 1 with 133. Team totals show Church of Christ 1601, Old Bethel 1586, Braddock St. Methodist 1574.

Jim Nealis Church of Christ Old Bethel Braddock St. Methodist Braddock Dick Renner el Keller United Brethren No. 2 Allen Gaunt Catholic Welltown Methodist Ed Lillis Ray Taylor Charles Taylor Welltown Bill Keyton United Brethren No Market St. Methodist Clem Babb Market Keyton Sonny Cooper Ind Set — Nealis Harold Catlett Church League Braddock St. Methodist United Brethren

Capon Bridge Defeats Paw Paw 58-39 At Home

Capon Bridge basketball opened its home season with a 58 to 39 win over Paw Paw. Dick Sirbaugh scored 29 points for Capon Bridge while Ronnie Miller added 16 for Paw Paw. Capon Bridge led 17-12 after one quarter and 28-22 at halftime.

Capon Bridge Paw Paw Mathias Romney Dick Sirbaugh Ronnie Miller James Wood Therederick County School Ray Garrabrandt Fli Garber

Two Streaks End As Hawks Defeat Rochester Royals

The St. Louis Hawks defeated the Rochester Royals 100 to 97 in overtime at Milwaukee and St. Louis to halt a four game skid and narrow the Royals lead in the Western Division. The Royals saw their four game winning streak end as the Hawks moved within a half game of the league leaders.

Hawks Rochester Royals St. Louis Hawks National Basketball Assn Milwaukee St. Louis Royals

Don’t Think Cars Think Drive Carefully to Prevent Accidents

A public safety reminder urges motorists to stay alert and drive with caution, highlighting the risk of accidents when attention lapses. Authorities emphasize defensive driving and focusing on the road to reduce injuries and fatalities.

Canon

Frederick High Joins CVA League After Age Question

Frederick High School in Frederick Maryland is confirmed as an active member of the Cumberland Valley League. Coach Gene Hummel announced the decision saying the school will pursue a strong schedule, with Principal Harry Frushour and the county supervisor backing the move. The CVA now includes Handley Martinsburg Fort Hill Alleghany and Frederick, forming a six-school lineup lauded for its talent pool and competitive potential.

Frederick MD.) High School Cumberland Valley Athletic League Gene Hummel Winchester Evening Star Hummel Harry Frushour Frederick, Md Frederick County Warren Frans Evans Maryland Virginia Fort Hill Cumberland Valley League Handley Martinsburg Alleghany Hi ‘Serstown

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