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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 28, 1957

Page

3

Sensational Rookies May Decide Pro Championship Tilt Tomorrow

Detroit Lions face the Cleveland Browns in a world championship clash at Briggs Stadium with offensive tackle Charlie Ane sidelined by injuries. rookies Terry Barr Steve Junker Ken Russe and others provide sparks while Jim Brown leads the Browns. coaches say the kids may decide the game despite veteran stars.

Detroit Detroit Lions Cleveland Browns Briggs Stadium George Wilson Lions Charlie Ane Frank Gatski San Francisco 49Ers Browns Aldo Porte Jack Christiansen Yale Lary Jim David Carl Karilivacz Buster Ramsey Terry Barr Michigan Steve Junker Xavier Ohio Forte John Gordy Tennessee Ken Russe Bowling Green San Francisco Jim Brown Syracuse Paul Brown Cleveland Wilson

PINT-SIZED QUINTS Open January 4 Little League Basketball

Little League basketball debuts January 4 at the National Guard Armory with six teams. Seasons run January 4 to March 8 on Saturdays with practice during the week. Teams list Hawks Royals Lakers Celtics Pistons Warriors with rosters and a tournament by standings. Recreation Department seeks referees and coaches. call Mohawk 2-4944.

National Guard Armory Winchester Jim Barnette HAWKS Steven Koman Bruce Gordon Terry Braithwaite Harold Bowen Floyd Leighton Wayne Dick Jim Wilkins Dick LaFollette David Croushorn Royals Gary Douglas Bill Mason Tookie Kern John Kelly Jerry Kerr John Friel Ned Hall Gary Golightly Tucker Harrison Lakers Timmy Armel Warren Stone John Stealey Ray Doyle Bob Hamilton Ronnie Gore Charles Newlin Johnny Kingie Ed Cline Celtics Jim Rhodes Willard Spaid John Bennett Woody Sirbaugh Eddie Russell Butch Newcomb Steve Burcham Cecil Ashby Gordie Legg Pistons Randy Hoffer David Smith Mike Miller Bobby Pryor Don Wilkins Tommy Bee Wiliam Snapp Dave Kerns Gary Baynss Burke Kincaid Warriors George Snider George Morris Mike Harper David Hoffer Ronald Morris Gene Fisher Skeeter Fries Jim Keller Andrew

Spiders Meet La Salle In Richmond Invitational Final

Richmond hosts La Salle as the Spiders rally from a halftime deficit to beat Penn 72 45 in the opener. Willis scores 20 of 25 second half points while La Salle stifles Virginia 64 72 behind strong defense and effective front-court work.

Richmond Penn LaSalle Virginia Herb Busch Willis Jack McCloskey Spiders Quakers Les Hooker Jim Pollard Explorers Busch Cavaliers Billy McCann Yale Theryle Willis Nbeaten la Salle Nebraska Kansas State Princeton Kansas Iowa State Seattle Temple Dayton California

Hawks Hold Western Lead After Narrow Win

The St. Louis Hawks beat the Cincinnati Royals 97-96 as Ed MacAuley and Tom Twyman scored 25 each. Boston Celtics dropped to seven games behind Syracuse after a 110-96 loss to Philadelphia in New York.

Boston Celtics National Basketball Assn St. Louis Hawks Hawks Cincinnati Detroit Royals Celtics Syracuse Philadelphia New York Madison Square Garden Cliff Hagan Jack Twyman St.Louis

Mt Vernon shrine plan began with Ann Cunningham effort

Public interest in purchasing Mt Vernon as a memorial began with Ann Pamela Cunningham of South Carolina in 1853. The Mt Vernon Ladies Association organized in 1856 and bought the estate for $200,000, with private subscriptions, taking possession in 1860.

A. John Augustine Washington, Jr Mt. Vernon United States Virginia Ann Pamela Cunningham South Carolina

Giardello Beats Unranked Jones in Miami Beach

Joey Giardello defeats unranked Ralph Jones in a 10 round decision before 3 661 at Miami Beach. Giardello, ranked third by the NBA, eyes Carmen Basilio next and his manager says a bout could happen if Basilio is available. Ferrente hints at waiting on Sugar Ray Robinson’s plan while seeking more action.

Miami Beach Fla Joey Giardello Ralph Tiger) Jones Carmen Basilio Basilio Tony Ferrente Giardello Joey Jones NBA Ferrente Sugar Ray Robinson

Giants Sweep Rams In Brakeback League Half Championship

In a three game total pinfall handicap, the Giants beat the Rams to claim the first half title after a tied start by Giants, Rams, and Lions. Rams defeated Lions in the rolloff to face Giants. Kniceley 130 Kibler 123 led Giants while Snapp 125 paced Rams.

Giants Rams Lions Campaig James Kniceley Allen Kibler Bill Snapp

Ancient Man Lived in Alabama Nearly 9,000 Years Ago

Radio carbon dating places human presence in Russel Cave, Jackson County Alabama at about 7,950 years ago with a margin of 200. The finding, published in Science, extends clues to early North American occupation and hints at earlier western settlements.

What Alabama Science Service Washington United States Science W. S. Broecker J. L. Kulp Lamont Geological Observatory Columbia University Palisades N. Y Russel Cave Jackson County Lamont Observatory North America

North Carolina and NC State clash for Dixie Classic title

In the Dixie Classic semifinal set, defending champ North Carolina rallied to 76-42 over Duke, while NC State erased an 11-point gap to beat Wake Forest 63-41. Other games featured San Francisco over Niagara and Oklahoma City past Tulsa, setting up a crowded night of major tournament action.

All Stars Christine Pless Jane Eddy Martha Patton Mac Hyde Associated Press North Carolina North Carolina State San Francisco Duke Pete Brennan Lee Shaffer Tar Heels State Clemson Wake Forest John Richter Niagara Purple Eagles Oklahoma City Tulsa RICE TCU Texas Tech Ken King Arkansas Bud Blemker Georgia Tech Marquette Detroit Columbia Lions Mississippi State Mississippi Morehead Alabama

Seven Coeds Bitten by Rabid Puppy at Florida Southern

Seven Florida Southern College coeds known to have been bitten after a puppy that cuddled with students was found rabid. The dog died and tests confirmed rabies. five students are named and the college warned about others exposed.

Lakeland Fla Florida Southern College Shelia Bryant Atlanta Patricia Laden Teacneck N. J Jackie Sierra Judy Ann Pereboom Lake Worth Barbar Hopson Chester Navfield Polk County Alpha Omicron Pi

Cincinnati Could Lose Its Redlegs

Cincinnati baseball owner Powel Crosley Jr. revised earlier hard line against moving the Redlegs from Cincinnati. He cited city progress on parking near Crosley Field and a six million dollar, 8 000 parking plan as factors shaking his resolve.

Cincinnati Redlegs Powel Crosley, Jr Cincinnati Redlegs Crosley The Cincinnati Enquirer Crosely Reds the Enquirer Crosley Field

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