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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 21, 1962

Page

7

Oilers Texans clash looks like toss up says odds

Oddsmakers favor Houston but statistics show a tight split after two regular season meetings with Dallas. Len Dawson outpassed George Blanda 385 to 298 yards while interceptions favored Dallas 7 to 3. Charlie Tolar both games topped 1,000 rushing yards in Dallas wins.

Dallas Texans Oilers Texans Dallas Houston Pop Ivy Blanda Len Dawson Dawson Charlie Tolar

Scholastic Scores From Regional High School Contests AP

The Associated Press reports boys basketball results across Virginia and nearby areas. Notable scores include Marshall 74 over John Mosby Academy 53 and Stonewall Jackson 59 over Luray 26, with several semifinals and county tourney results noted.

Hornung's Status Clouds Packers Giants Title Showdown

Green Bay star Paul Hornung, nicknamed the Golden Boy, remains a puzzling factor for the Packers and Giants ahead of the Dec 30 title game at Yankee Stadium. Hornung, sidelined by a knee twist since Oct 14, says he is fine while Lombardi and teammates support him. Dan Currie also carries an injury as New York gears to face Hornung and Tom Moore.

NEW York Paul Hornung Green Bay Packers New York Giants Yankee Stadium Hornung Minnesota Vikings Vince Lombardi Jerry Kramer Dan Currie Currie Allie Sherman Giants Tom Moore NFL Jim Taylor

Daily Crossword Across and Down Clues

Crossword clues list the across and down items with a single error noted. The page shows a misprint Kaudigan yesterday's Answer, indicating a faulty entry in the puzzle.

Tenpin Roundup Leads Northside Classic Standings

Bill Bridgeforth posted a 625 series to lead Lamaster Mobile Homes to a 4 0 win over Plum Liners in the Northside Classic at Northside Bowling Lanes. Bridgeforth’s 214 206 205 set paced the victory with teammates Loy Wingfield Lange Smallwood also contributing high scores.

Bill Bridgeforth Lamaster Mobile Homes Plumly Northside Bowling Lanes Bridgeforth Riley Loy Turk Wingfield Don Lange Maurice Smallwood

Newest Candidate For Alderman Ernie Banks

Cubs owner Phil Wrigley supports Ernie Banks entering the Chicago alderman race in the South Side ward against incumbent Democrat James Condon. Banks plans to run in the February 26 nonpartisan primary. Wrigley said he wants baseball duties unchanged and notes Banks will not be a part time player.

Chicago Cub Phil Wrigley Ernie Banks Banks South Side James Condon Wrigley

Bell Clothes Dominates Independent League Duckpin Roundup

Bell Clothes tops Hoover's Grocery in three straight on Health Center Lanes setting season bests 659 and 1834 while Hoover's remains in first place chase. Francis Hudson 400 Lehn don 371 Kiracofe 367 Funkhouser 366 Keyton 320 lead the winners as Crisman Rug and others also post scores in this multi-team roundup.

Bell Clothes Stores Hoover's Grocery Jess Kiracore Roxy Hockman Irwin Shendon Mickey McDonald Bell Francis Hudson Eugene Funkhouser Bell Clothes Hoover’s Grocery Hoover’s Lynn Carpenter Jack Hoover Hudson Lehndon Kiracofe Funkhouser Bill Keyton Charles Minghimi Frederick Motors Crisman Briscoe Ginn

Robinson Is NL Top Slugger For 1962 Season

Cincinnati outfielder Frank Robinson edged Hank Aaron and Willie Mays to win the National League slugging title in 1962. He totaled 380 bases in 609 at bats for a .624 average with 51 doubles 2 triples and 39 homers among 208 hits. San Francisco led team slugging at .441, with Cincinnati .417 Milwaukee .403 Los Angeles .400 and Pittsburgh St Louis at .394.

Cincinnati Frank Robinson Hank Aaron Miwaukee Willie Mays San Francisco Robinson Aaron Mays Milwaukee Los Angeles Pittsburgh St. Louis

East and West Squads Prepare for Shrine Game

East and West football squads were to begin practices in San Francisco for the Shrine game on December 29. Fog hindered arrivals as 14 of 24 West players could not reach the city. Assistant coach Jim Sutherland said he expects all West players by the first workout. Thursday’s hospital visit for crippled children drew 600 youngsters with hopeful cheers despite casts and braces.

Jack Mollenkopf Purdue Ara Parseghian Northwestern Frank Howard Clemson Jim Sutherland Washington State John Bridgers Baylor San Francisco Shriners Hospital Shriners

Duke Falls to Miami in ACC Tilt as Upset Echoes

Duke ranked No. 2 in major college hoops lost 72 68 to Southern Conference foe Miami on Tuesday. Art Heyman led Duke with 21 points as he remains among top scorers while Mike McCory of Miami averages 20.2 a game. South Carolina slowed by Bradley 76 65 with Scotti Ward scoring 29 for the Gamecocks.

Duke Blue Devils Art Heyman Davidson Nick Workman Seton Hall Barry Kramer NYU South China Maryland Clemson Miami Mike McCory South Carolina Bradley Gamecocks Brad Scotti Ward

Steers Seek 4th Win In 4 Nights

The Kansas City Steers aim for a fourth straight win in four nights as they host the Philadelphia Tapers in St Louis. The Steers beat Philadelphia 99 to 88 in Kansas City on Thursday, extending their league winning streak to eight.

Associated Press Kansas City Steers Philadelphia Tapers St. Louis

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