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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 27, 1957

Page

9

College Runner Cassady Becomes Lions Pass Receiver

Detroit Lions star Cassady, once a pure runner, emerged as a leading pass catcher this season with 28 receptions for 362 yards and three touchdowns. He credits assistant coach Nussbaumer for teaching him the art of the pass as the team prepares to face the Cleveland Browns in the championship game.

Lions Ohio State Cassady Detroit Lions Bobby Layne Tobin Rote Jim Doran Iowa State Cleveland Browns Layne Cleveland Liena Bob Nussbaumer Nussbaumer University of Michigan Green Bay Packers Washington Redskins Chicago Cardinals George Wilson

Winners Named In Shooting Match at Berryville Pike

Prizes were awarded at two shooting matches held at Denny's Commission Auction on the Berryville Pike. Winners included Jack Wilfong Maynard Renner J A Michael and F E Keller among others. Previous match victors listed include Charles Braithwaite Maynard Renner Robert DuBrueler Hunter Whitlock and Clarence Boyce.

Denny's Commission Berryville Pike Jack Wilfong Maynard Renner J. A Michael F E. H. Keller Ira Smith Bill Mansey, Jr John Slonaker Thomas Russell Marshall Braithwaite George Orndorff Forest Gray Archie Jones George Belle Alonzo Wymer Charles Thornton Arian Sirbaugh Charles Braithwaite Robert DuBrueler Hunter Whitlock Clarence Boyce Charles Henry T B. Russell W.M. Kenney

Giardello and Jones Set for NBC Televised Middleweight Bout

Philadelphia’s Joey Giardello, ranked No. 2, faces Ralph Tiger Jones of Yonkers in a Miami Beach NBC telecast over 10 rounds. Oddsmakers expect a repeat of Giardello’s 1954 win as both fighters bring aggressive, free swinging styles and a possible push toward a Basilio title shot if Robinson stays out.

Miami Beach Fla Joey Giardello Philadelphia U. S Ralph ‘Tiger| Jones Yonkers N. Y Giardello Jones Carmen Basilio Sugar Ray Robinson

First Indian English dictionary published in 1643

Roger Williams, founder of Rhode Island, prepared a dictionary on shipboard to England and it appeared in London in 1643 titled A Key into the Language of America, or a help to the language of the natives in that part of America called New England.

Roger Williams Rhode Island England London America New England

North and South Taper Off for Blue Gray Game

North and South squads prepare for the Blue-Gray game with a focus on passing. Northern line strength, South speed, and aerial attack drive coaches comments as tapering practice reduces injury risk. Key backs Krutko Lima Thelen and quarterbacks Kolodziejski Cooke are noted as mainstays and targets.

Montgomery Ala Andy Pilney Cray Jimmy Orr Georgia Phil King Vanderbilt Pitney Yankee Murray Warmath Blue Larry Krutko West Virginia Chuck Lima Notre Dame Dave Thelen Miami Ohio Bobby Cox Minnesota Michigan State Tony Kolodzie Ed Cooke Maryland

Virginia Airports Authority Proposed

The Airport Facilities Study Commission recommends creating a Virginia Airports Authority with power to acquire construct own and operate airports. It could coordinate with the federal government and potentially take over Washington National Airport and a proposed Northern Virginia airport if a feasible agreement is reached. The six member body would include governor appointees and a State Corporation Commission representative, plus a presidential appointee for matters on National Airport.

Richmond Virginia State Corporation Commission Washington National Airport Charles R. Fenwick Arlington County Gov. Stanley General Assembly

Holiday tournaments crown Texas Tech in SWC duel

Texas Tech remains unbeaten at 7-0 after an upset overtime win over Southern Methodist in the SWC Tournament at Houston. Pat Noakes scored the clinching basket with eight seconds left as Tech outlasted SMU, setting up a semifinal against TCU.

Cubs North Carolina Kansas San Francisco Seattle Temple Texas Tech Tech Southern Methodist Houston Pat Noakes Red Raiders Texas Christian TCU Texas A&m Kansas Associated Press Oklahoma Wilt Chamber York University Dayton Manhattan St. Louis Raleigh Tommy Kearns Duke Seton Hall North Carolina State Northwestern Wake Forest Duquesne Niagara Oklahoma City Western Kentucky Boo Ellis Denver Tulane Tulsa Idaho State Louisiana Tech Hardin- Simmons Mesissippi Southern Centenary

1957 Crime News Has Humor as Well As Heartbreak

A year in crime mingled wit and loss with odd cases from across the nation. A New York bookkeeper was jailed for embezzlement after colliding with his boss aboard a plane to Florida. A Lansing store hired a detective who nabbed a shoplifter, while a Toledo agency faced missing paychecks. Detroit’s William P. Brown lost five tires and a jack during a roadside nap, and a New Jersey intruder indulged in a tuxedo dinner and a shave. A New Brunswick burglar found a warning note on an empty safe, and a prolific check passer used 350 aliases to pass phony paper. Police arrested him near Cleveland, finding a book titled How to Use Your Imagination and Make Money.

Washington New York Florida Lansing Mich Toledo Ohio Detroit William P. Brown Brown Francis Harman Ewing Township N. J Harmans Harman New Brunswick Cleveland

Movie Critics Pick Top 1957 Pictures and Performances

A Hollywood year in review notes higher quality but weaker box office in 1957. Highlights include Bridge on the River Kwai Sayonara A Farewell to Arms Raintree County and Hatful of Rain as top pictures with Alec Guinness Marlon Brando James Cagney Cary Grant and Audrey Hepburn as standout performers.

Hollywood Busines River Kwai Sayonara Raintree County Alec Guinness Kwai Marlon Brando Rock Hudson James Cagney Cary Grant Jennifer Jones Deborah Kerr Allison Anna Magnani Audrey Hepburn OK Corral Alan Ladd Sohia Loren James Dean

Promised Land and Decay Across the Daily Crossword

The puzzle lists clues for Across and Down entries including Promised Land Decay Deposit money and various definitions such as Thus A manager Weight Ind. Exclam ation Conclude Flower Fundamental Bellow Breach River It aly and others. It also includes clues for Keg Show ers Rooms over Strangely and Prescribed regimens with yesterday's answer noted.

Storms Diminish Across Eastern States Amid Wet Northwest

Storms decreased in most eastern states though parts of the Northwest and Midwest saw continued wet and windy conditions. Colder air spread from the Mississippi Valley to the Atlantic with no severe cold. Eastern rain cleared overnight from Virginia to Florida as a storm center moved north, bringing heavy rain to New England. The wet area in the northeast shrank while rainfall in central New England reached 1 to 2.42 inches. Snow flurries appeared in the colder air from the upper Ohio Valley to the higher elevations of Pennsylvania and New York.

Mississippi Valley Atlantic Coast Virginia Florida New England Ohio Valley Pennsylvania New York

Werewolf and Showgirl Notes Highlight 1960s Talent

Runner up Bop Girl Goes Galypso. Most promising newcomers include Anthony Perkins Diane Var Jo Anne Woodward Anthony Franciosa Ben Gazzara. Marilyn Monroe shows progress as an actress in The Prince and the Showgirl. Tony Curtis advances in The Sweet Smell of Success.

West Plans Aerial Attack In Shrine East West Battle

Shrine game preview centers on a pass oriented West attack led by Jackie Douglas of Stanford with Jim Shofner and Stu Vaughan in the backfield and Gerry Nesbitt at fullback. East counters with a run heavy wine T led by Mickey Trimarki and backs Pace Kowalczyk Capara aiming for balance.

West East San Francisco Jack Curtice Jackie Douglas Stanford Bobby Garrett John Brodie Douglas Jim Shofner Texas Christian Stu Vaughan Utah Gerry Nesbitt Arkansas Vaughan Farrell Funston College of the Pacific Willard Dewveall SMU NBC West Virginia Mickey Trimarki Jim Pace Michigan Wait Kowalczyk Michigan State Emil Capara Penn State All America Kowalczyk Trimarki Rip Engle

Tennessee Texas A&M Gator Bowl Tilt Preview

Tennessee coach Bowden Wyatt and Texas A&M mentor Paul Bryant declared their teams ready for the Gator Bowl in Jacksonville. Light workouts on the stadium turf were held as crews dyed the field bright green for the 2 p.m. EST kickoff broadcast nationally by CBS to a near sellout crowd of about 42 000.

Jacksonville Fla. P Paul Bear) Bryant Texas A&m Bowden Wyatt Tennessee CBS

Berryville Hosts Warriors In Non league Girls clash

Berryville faces the Winchester Warriors in a Saturday basketball game at Berryville Community Building. The 8th and 9th grade Clarke County High School girls meet after a 7:30 p.m. prelim. Berryville won their only meeting this year in City League action, admission 25 cents for kids and 60 cents for adults.

Rock Bottom Berryville Legion Winchester Warriors Clarke County Warriors Winchester

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