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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1956

Page

3

Bowl League Scores From Tuesday Night Action

In Stephenson Grocery sweep over Columbia Baking Cé Keller led with a 397 set and 397 series pace while securing high game 145. Brakeshoe Cafe by contrast dropped to 541 in a 613 game high thanks to Joe Zimmerman 128. Glaize & Bro swept Schewel Furniture Co as Shorty Billmyer led 1630 team score and Keller dominated ind sets 397. Valley Distributors fended off Whitewash with 605 middle game as Bell Clothes star Russell LaFollette posted 374 series. The Bureau of Mines Bey-Yiss & Patterson test was postponed.

el Keller Stephenson Grocery Columbia Baking Cé Keller Valley Distributors Bell Clothes Russell LaFollette Brakeshoe Capeteria Clearbrook Woolen Co Willie Shanker Alonzo Whit Jock Joe Zimmerman Brakeshoe Glaize & Brode Schewel Furniture Co Shorty Billmyer Glaize & Bro Brakeshoe Cafe Baynss & Patterson Sanitary Dairy Clearbrook Woolen Columbia Baking Valley Pratt & Candy Schewel Furniture Bureau of Mines Ind LaPollette Smith Shanker LaFollette Bilimyer Stephenson Glaize Bureau of Mines-Bey- Yiss & Patterson

Hall of Famer Hired to Watch Pirates Hitting

Hall of Famer George Sisler, age 62 and a Pirates legend for hitting, is named special adviser to Pirates manager Bobby Bragan. He will travel with the team, attend home games, sit in the stands, and focus on identifying and teaching hitting flaws. Bragan says the role is the first full time job of its kind in major league baseball.

Pittsburgh George Bsisler Hall of Fame Pittsburgh Pirates Joe L. Brown Sisler Bobby Bracan Sisler Pirate Pirates Bobby Bragan

Jobe's 354 Set Breaks Brown's C League Slump

Jobe's 354 set tops the Brown's Meat Market lineup as they snap a nine game skid in C League action. Jimmy Brown added 119 and 118, Joe McAbboy 119, while Kern Motor Co. defeated Amoco in two of three. Frank Jenkins led with 348 in the lane. team totals show Brown's 1532.

Allen Jobe Brown No. Va. Power Co Jimmy Brown Joe McAbboy Powermen Kern Motor Co Amoco Howard Melton League Hern Motor Aioe le Sree Maes Jobe Jenkins Sheetz Brown's Meat Market Ellis Poultry Co Brown's Kern

Turner Ashby Invades Handley In First Home Tilt

Turner Ashby meets Handley High in the judges first home game of the season a District 10 contest with the Knights aiming to curb Handley’s early-season momentum. Starters Atkins Wintermeyer and Musselman’s squad clash with Eddie Grim Jack Reid Gary Anderson Robbie Robinson and Mike Hollis expected to pace the Knights while Sprinkle anchors the center position.

Turner Ashby Knights Handley Musselman Virginians Thrire Montevideo Broadway Middle River Triplett Turner Ashby Quint Eddie Grim Jack Reid Gary Anderson Robbie Robinson Mike Hollis Taner Ashby Pos Handley Suter Reid Rhodes F Robinson Sprinkle de Grim Atkins Hollis Wintermyer G Anderson

Many Jobs Open In Civil Service

The Civil Service announces new examinations for Student Trainee Forestry, Industrial Hygienist Health Physicist, Dietetic Intern, and Social Worker positions. Pay ranges from $2,000 to $8,990 yearly with various location duties nationwide including Alaska and San Francisco. Applicants must meet education or experience requirements and pass a written test. Announcements 90 B, 12-14-6 (56), 89 B, and others list full details and how to apply from Joe Haines at the U.S. Civil Service Examiners office.

United States Civil Service Commission Department of the Interior Department of Agriculture United States Alaska Naval Radiologic Defense Laboratory San Francisco California Veterans Administration Children’s Bureau Joe Haines Board of U. 8 Civil Service Examiners

Fullmer Tops Robinson in Electronic Boxing Test

Tests comparing punches by an electronic system show Gene Fullmer hitting harder and faster than Sugar Ray Robinson. The two boxers prepared for their January 2 title clash at Madison Square Garden as the debate on speed and power continues. Robinson noted he is older and slower, while Fullmer impressed with his power in the test runs.

Greenwood Lake N.Y Sugar Ray Robinson Gene Fullmer Robinson Pullmer New York Madison Square Garden West Jordan Utah Deacon

Ingenious Stabilizer Aids British Channel Steamers

A stabilizing device on British Channel steamers between England and France reduces wave motion and helps prevent seasickness on typical crossings.

England France

Television Programming Seen Rather Tired as Year Nears End

A 1956 review notes overall TV programming is undistinguished and shows little experimentation. ABC improves with Omnibus, CBS leads with See It Now and Hall of Fame. NBC lags but pushes experimental fare. The piece also questions future trends and cites toy spending at about 28 dollars per family.

New York ABC CBS Edward R. Murrow NBC Showcase Hallmark Hall of Fame Project 20

Dons Fall to Western Kentucky 61 57 in Ranked Matchup

Western Kentucky ranked 20th beat San Francisco 61-57 as the Dons extend a slump to three losses in a row after late-season struggles. Missouri won its fourth straight by downing Oregon 59-52 as Wake Forest retained Carousel Classic title with a 58-48 win over Auburn. Ivy League openers and other conference results also reported.

San Francisco Dons Western Kentucky San Francisco Dons West Midwest Bill Russell & Co Associated Press Tdlinois Chicago Russell K. C. Jones Nebraska Iowa State Missouri Mizzou Oregon Tigers Purdue Wake Forest Auburn Florida St. Joseph's Quantico Marines Hampden-Sydney Mt. St. Mary’s Belmont Abbey Columbia Dartmouth Harvord Briwn Lee Marshall Washington & Lee George Washington South Carolina

Russell Signs for 17 000 With Celtics as Cousy Edges

All America star Bill Russell reportedly signed a one year contract for 17000 with the Boston Celtics. Celtics owner Walter Brown declined to reveal terms but emphasized Russell will not be paid as much as Bob Cousy. Brown noted Cousy has carried the team with his play for seven seasons.

Boston Bill Russell Boston Celtics Bob Cousy National Basketball Assa Celtics Walter Brown Russell University of San Francisco Olympic Cousy Brown

Tennessee beats New Mexico and Stanford press stifles Tulane

Tennessee defeated New Mexico 94-81 in a high scoring game. Stanford’s full court press limited Tulane to three second half field goals as Tulane won 64-53 on 23 of 26 free throws.

Tennessee Vanderbilt New Mexico Tulane Stanford

All-Star Boys Bowling Teams Tie In 3-Game Test

James Wood Boys League and Saturday Morning Boys League clash in a three game total pin fall test on Wednesday December 26 at 7 pm. James Wood players include Richard Keller Charles Webber Edwin Fiddler Jackie Frye Ray Malone Donald Shirley Rodger Jobe. Saturday boys feature John March Butch Jones David Smallwood Dickie Ritter Ronnie Haines Ronnie Bord Norman Jones.

James Wood Richard Keller Charles Webber Edwin Fiddler Jackie Frye Ray Malone Donald Shirley Rodger Jobe John March Butch Jones David Smallwood Dickie Ritter Ronnie Haines Ronnie Bord Norman Jones

Russell Seeks NBA Return with Celtics Debut Set

Years playing the style he has. Cousy is believed to be drawing about $22,000 a year. Russell is said to have signed for a $3,000 bonus and $14,000 for the remaining two-thirds of the season. He worked out with his new teammates and will debut Saturday against the St. Louis Hawks in a nationally televised game.

Cousy NBA Russell St. Louis Hawks

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