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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1957

Page

9

Douglas Dominates Perryville in 81-44 Victory

Douglas High rolled over Perryville Johnson Williams 81 to 44 as Ronnie Moten sparked a quick lead and Tommy Washington finished with 19 points to pace the Bulldogs. Benny Paige added 19, while Jomun Carter contributed 15 and the hosts built a double digit halftime advantage en route to an unbeaten start into the New Year.

Douglas Rocks Johnson Williams Washington Douglas High Johnson Wiliams Court Perryville Ronnie Moten Bulldogs Tommy Washington Moten Jomun Carter Quint Benny Paige Carter Douglas Manassas Johnson Williams Simms Benny Brown Chester Jones Gary Mason Berryville Willam Mason George Whitmore James Walker Kenneth Burks Lee Mason Webster Washington John Spencer

Tar Heels Hold Top Spin In Early AP College Poll

North Carolina leads the second weekly AP ranking with 62 first place votes as Cincinnati climbs to fourth after beating Temple and winning its invitational. Maryland, San Francisco, West Virginia, Michigan State and Minnesota round out the top ten while teams like Bradley and Temple fall out.

Uve Cincinnati Bearcats Temple Associated Press Mississipre State Memphis Gaate Bradley At. Louis North Carolina Kansas Kansas State Cincinnati Kentucky Macrvi Maryland San Francisco West Virginia Michigan State Minnesota Seattle St. Louisa Cincinmati

Sunday TV Opens Rift In Baseball

CBS plans to telecast a Sunday major league game provoking strong opposition from baseball officials led by Commissioner Ford Frick who seeks legislative relief to regulate telecasts. Minor league leaders Shaughnessy and Trautman condemn the move as a threat to the minors with blackout limits. Five teams Cleveland Chicago New York Philadephia and Cincinnati expected to participate in the Sunday broadcasts.

New York Ford Frick Conmries Justice Department Frank “Shag” Shaughnessy CBS George Trautman Columbia Associated Press Cleveland Chicago Philadelphia Cincinnati

Verbal Contract Fails to Raise Pancho Gonzales Salary

Richard Pancho Gonzales, the top tennis star, lost a court battle over pay. Superior Judge Leon David ruled that Jack Kramer’s written contract remains in force, despite Gonzales claiming a verbal offer to increase the share from 20 to 30 percent.

Los Angeles Richard Pancho) Gonzales Jack Kramer Leon David Kramer Gonzales Pancho

League game night schedule fragment

Musselman at Handler 8pm Wood at Charlies Town 7pm Luray at Clarke County 7pm confirming league game timings with readable venue notes.

Musselman Handler Wood Charlies Town Luray Clarke County

Body-Punching Russo Notches Split Decision

Brooklyns Danny Russo, a 19 month pro, wins a split decision over Tony DeCola at St. Nicholas Arena in 10 rounds. Russo, a body puncher, wears down his rival with a two fisted attack from the third round, boosting his record to four wins.

New York Brooklyn Danny Russo Tony DeCola St. Nicholas Arena Danny Davey Feld Artie Schwartz Russo Artie Aidala Aidala Blige

Cleveland's Brown Wins Rushing Title In NFL Chase

Jimmy Brown, rookie fullback for Cleveland, led the league with 942 rushing yards on 202 attempts for a 4.7 average and set a single game record with 237 rushing yards. Rick Casares of Chicago was second with 700 yards on 204 carries. Don Bosseler of Washington followed with 673 yards. Tommy OConnell led in passing with 11.17 yards per play, while John Unitas of Baltimore threw the most TD passes and attempts, contributing to the league’s top passing totals.

Philadelphia Jimmy Brown Cleveland Syracuse Brown Chiago Bears Rick Casares Don Bosseler Washington Tommy O'Connell Eddie Lebaron John Unitas Baltimore Unitas

College results roundup in early season games

Georgetown TM Catholic U Memphis State 70 The Citadel 63 Georgia Tech 61 Baylor Winnbilt 94 South of Memphis 48 Miami Fla 94 Ky Westeyan 7 East Kentucky 61 East Tenn State 5 West Kentucky 92 Hardin-Simmons Middle Tenn 81 84 West Texas? Star Miss 84 Freed-Hardeman Tenn 55 Beckley 4 Salem 72 Towson Tehrs 79 Wan Md8 Davis-Elk 56 Alderson-Broaddus 3 West Virginia Weston 92 West Liberty 58 Mt St Marys 70 Baltimore U 55 Wichita 1 Iowa 78 Wisconsin 67 Rice 62 Illinois 64 Colorado 46 Kansas St 63 Arkansas 48 Amen U 73 Mount Union Ohio % Bouth'n Methodist 65 Kentucky %4 San Francisco 70 South'n Calif 56

Georgetown Memphis State Georgia Tech Baylor Wan. Md Davis-Elk Ald's'n-Broad W.va Westeyan Liberty Mt St Marys Baltimore Wichita Iowa Wisconsin Rice Illinois Colorado Kansas St Arkansas Amn.u Mount Union Ohio Bouth'n Methodist Kentucky San Francisco South Calif

Top NFL receivers and scorers from league season

Billy Wilson of San Francisco led receivers with a S247 edge over Ray Berry of Baltimore. Lou Groza of Cleveland and Sam Baker of Washington tied for scoring honors with 77 points. Milt Davis of Baltimore and Jack Christiansen of Detroit tied for third in interceptions with 19 each.

Billy Wilson San Francisco Baltimore Ray Berry Lou Groza Cleveland Sam Baker Washington Milt Davis Jack Christiansen Detroit

Six Redskins Named On Pro Stars Squad for All Star Game

Eastern squad for the All Star Pro Bowl in Los Angeles on Sunday January 12 was announced by Paul Schissier. Jim Brown leads the Browns with seven selections, while the Redskins place six on the roster alongside the Giants and Steelers. The list includes Redskins players such as Johnny Carson Lou Groza and Dick Stanfel among others with alternates and unnamed players also noted.

Los Angeles Paul Schissier National Football League Jim Brown Cleveland Browns Washington Redskins New York Giants Pittsburgh Steelers Philadelphia Eagles Chicago Cardinals Johnny Carson Redskins Jack McClairen Steelers Lou Groza Browns Roosevelt Brown Giants Dick Stanfel Jack Stroud Ray Wietecha Tommy O’connell Ollie Matson Cardinals Frank Gifford Gene Brito Andy Robustelli Bob Gain Ermie Stautner Chuck Drazenovich Chuck Bednorth Eagles Walter Michaels Jack Butler Don Paul Jerry Norton Emlin Tunnel Eddie Lebaron Pedekins Biull Barnes Mike McCormack Frank Varrichione Jim Pedoley Leo Sanford Linden Crow Tom Scott

Ten Win Prizes At Round Hill Shooting Match

Ten men won prizes at the Round Hill weekly shooting match a fund raising event at Harry Patterson s farm Clifton Arnold won three prizes John DeHaven two prizes Beverly McDonald Harley Swisher Emil Albricht T T Ethridge Billy Boyce Melvin Renner and Beverly Hewitt each won one prize The Commerce Department reports the nation uses 262 billion gallons of water daily.

Round Hill Community Fire Company Harry Patterson Clifton Arnold John DeHaven Beverly McDonald Harley Swisher Emil Albricht T. T. Ethridge Billy Boyce Melvin Renner Beverly Hewitt

Bowling Colts, Rams, Eagles claim multiple wins in league action

In James Wood Boys League action Colts took two of three against Lions with 483, 910 and high scorers Gomard 144 McDonald 108 Hepler 103. Rams swept Steelers led by Brandel Locke 105 while Eagles defeated Cardinals as Jamet Nuri top scored 193. War Hawks, Judges and Blue Devils posted wins in other matchups with Turkey Handicap qualifiers noted.

Colts Lions Charles Gomard Ronnie McDonald Tommy Hepler Larry Strawbridge Billy Morrison Garland Lager Charles Williams Rams Steelers Brandel Locke Sam Hepner Eagles Cardinals Jamet Nuri Ronnie Boyd War Hawks Packers John March John Chamberlain Blue Devils Jerry Stickley

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