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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1962

Page

6

Richardson Voted MVP in North South All Star Game

Willie Richardson sparked the South to a 15 14 upset over the North in the North South football classic. Richardson’s 48 yard TD and late kickoff return highlighted a game that also featured Missouri’s Bill Tobin leading a 14 10 upset of Georgia Tech in the Bluebonnet Bowl and Houston’s Joe Lapesky scoring four in a 49 21 Orange Bowl rout of Miami.

Willie Richardson Vata Beyee Bill Tobin Missouri Georgia Tech Joe Lapesky Houston Miami Detroit Jerry Gross Lonny Sanders Michigan State Richardson Kentucky Jerry Woolam Dave Francis Ohio State Rice Randy Kerbow Woolum Dave Gash Paramore Southeastern Andy Russell Tobin Tigers Jim Johnson Joe Auer Tech Billy Lothridge Orlando Fila Lapasky Billy Roland

Top Teams Hit Tourney Trail Again

National power Cincinnati Bearcats face Ohio University as part of a light schedule while six of the top ten teams enter holiday tournaments. Colorado, West Virginia, Seattle and others compete in events across the country with several top teams losing late.

Ben Olan Associated Press Cincinnati Bearcats Bearcats Ohio University Chicago Loyola Arkansas Oklahoma City Mississippi State Houston Colorado Kansas Kansas City Seattle California Portland West Virginia Illinois Madison Square Garden Mountaineers Boston College Pennsylvania Kentucky Dartmouth Notre Dame Duke Princeton Wake Forest Ohio State Baylor Wichita Davidson Arizona Loyola of Chicago

Big Three stumble as WVU Tech and Davidson falter in hoops

West Virginia, Davidson, and Virginia Tech led the league in scoring but all three faltered in key games. Thorn scored 30 for West Virginia in a 79-75 loss to Kentucky. Hetzel was outscored by Davidson, and Pardue added 25 in a Vanderbilt OT defeat for Tech. Richmond avoided a skid with a 62-56 win over Florida State.

Associated Press West Virginia Davidson Virginia Tech Rod Thorn Fred Hetzel Howard Pardue Thorn Purdue Jumor Kentucky Hetzel Don Davidson Cincinnati Pardue Vanderbilt Richmond Spiders Florida State Wildcats Cotton Nash West Mountaineers Tech Bearcats George Grodzicki Tom Tenwick Atwell

Local Duckpin Teams Win 4-0 Against Frederick

Joe Zimmerman led Health Center five with a 430 series on games of 593 609 and 620 while Frederick totals 1683. Briscoe Ginn 371, Evan Creswell 133 and Sonny Crisman 131 paced locals with Zach Sparks 137 and Bill Koontz 136 for Frederick.

Joe Zimmerman Health Center Blue Ridge Frederick Briscoe Ginn Evan Creswell Sonny Crisman Jack Sparks Bill Koontz

Laver Pro Plans Spark Davis Cup Controversy in Brisbane

In Brisbane the Davis Cup lineup for Australia against Mexico faces scrutiny over Rod Laver's supposed professional plans. Prominent players like Ken Rosewall and Lew Hoad reveal pro-tour splits, but no official complaint is filed. Mexico says it will not protest. Australian captain Hopman and STAA head Strange delay action pending evidence.

Brisbane Australia Rod Laver Lawn Tennis Association of Australia Mexico Sydney Daily Telegraph Laver Lew Hoad Ken Rosewall Sydney Sydney Morning Herald Alan Clarkson Harry Hopman Rosewall Hoad Norman Strange STAA

Carter defeats Mims in DC bout. Jimenez stops Veliz in Mexico

In New York Rubin Hurricane Carter from Paterson New Jersey stops Holly Mims of Washington DC, 155 to 160 percent, in a bout. In Mexico City Efren Jimenez defeats Chico Veliz of Cuba by technical knockout at 1 minute 58 seconds in the eighth round.

Associated Press New York Rubin Hurricane Carter Paterson N.J Holly Mims Washington, DC Mexico City Efren Jimenez Chico Veliz Cuba

Major College Basketball Scores From Across Regions

East games featured Villanova, Penn, Pitt and Temple with varied margins, while Vanderbilt and Memphis State posted wins in the South. Midwest results included Ohio State and Illinois triumphs, and UCLA led West action with a victory over Wisconsin. Strong showings by Arizona, Michigan, and Utah highlighted the Southwest and Far West, with several close contests and upsets across the day.

Midwest Cincinnati Davidson Ohio St Detroit Chicago Loyola Seattle UCLA Wis Illinois Okla Southern Cal Nebraska Butler Notre Dame Manhattan Bradley Wichita Louisville DePaul Marquette Dayton Miami Ohio Toledo Delaware Tulsa Bartlesville Evansville Tenn St. Louis S. Carolina Kansas Northwestern Southwest Arizona Colorado Arizona St Minn Michigan Texas A&m LSU Houston N. Mexico Southwest Mo Far West Utah Mich. St Brigham Young Baylor St. Mary’s Calif Stanford Cal Wyoming Tenn. St Hawaii

Dallas Texans Win AFL Title In Longest Pro Game

Dallas defeats Houston 20-17 in overtime to claim the AFL championship in the longest pro football game. Abner Haynes misplayed the overtime option allowing Houston the kickoff wind advantage, but Dallas recovered with Len Dawson to Jack Spikes and Brooker’s field goal. Brooker’s payout set AFL records while Oilers earned $1,471.09 each.

Dallas Oilers Houston Tommy Brook Len Dawson Broker Dallas Texans Abner Haynes Haynes Hank Stram Abner Stram Texans Bill Hull George Blanda Hull Jack Spikes Spikes Brooker Baltimor New York Curtis McClinton Frank Pop) Ivy AFL

Virginia Scholastic Basketball Results from Groveton and Nearby Games

Groveton defeated Falls Church 61 to 40 while Washington Lee beat Wakefield 52 to 39. Woodson at Lee Springfield game postponed. St Patrick at O Connell postponed. Maury won 65 to 59 over Homer Ferguson. Alumni 68 Norfolk Catholic 33. Varina 65 over J R Tucker 47. Brookville 75 New London 26. R E Lee Staunton at Wilson Memorial postponed January 2.

Custom rifle stocks and hunter safety training notes

The column argues smartly built custom stocks improve rifle accuracy and comfort, urging choices beyond decoration. It also reports Winchester Juniors meet on December 28 and a January 4 election of 1963 officers. Hunter Safety Training on December 29 offers a no charge session at the Armory for youths receiving a gun this Christmas.

Harry Stebbins Winchester

Church Trustee Delivers Turkey to Esther Turner

The Trustee Board of St. Paul A.M.E. Church provided a turkey to Mrs. Esther Turner of 17 E. Hart St. as part of a holiday assistance effort.

St. Paul A.M.E Esther Turner E. Hart St

Wisconsin and Southern Cal Buckle Down for Rose Bowl

Wisconsin and Southern California prepared for the Rose Bowl on New Year’s Day in Pasadena. The Trojans, No. 1 after 10 straight wins, faced the Big Ten champion Badgers who arrived late due to plane trouble and weather. Wisconsin held a light practice amid fatigue and fanfare.

Pasadena Calif Badgers Southern Cal Associated Press Wisconsin Madison Nancy Davis

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