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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Feb 08, 1952

Page

5

Handley mauls Martinsburg to take 61 41 win on Judges court

Handley High crushed Martinsburg 61 41 for their 11th win while Martinsburg junior varsity fell 36 34. Handley led 26 17 at halftime and stretched the margin to 47 25 in the third. Don Netoskie led Martinsburg with 18 points. Johnny Arnold 18 and Meredith Boyd 12 led Handley.

Handley High Martinsburg High Bulldogs Handley Don Netoskie Bulldogs Johnny Arnold Meredith Boyd Little Bulldogs Kendall Handley Quint McArver West Arnold Blackburn Gipe F & Diebler Boyd Dunn Kersey Hockman Ewe Martinsburg Netoskie Rockwell Powers Holhrmer Hamilton Everhart Baker Batterson

Bass Resigns As Head Grid Coach at W&M

Marvin Bass, head football coach at the College of William and Mary, has submitted his resignation effective March 1. He cited program uncertainty after a summer shakeup and plans no immediate future commitments. The move comes ahead of a trustees meeting that will review his action.

Williamsburg Marvin Bass College of William and Mary Bass Alvin Duke Chandler William and Mary R.N. (Rube) McCray Bas Virginia Oklahoma VMI Wake Forest Pennsylvania

Fight Talks Suspended Pending Walcott Arrival

Talks concerning Jersey Joe Walcott's next heavyweight title defense were suspended awaiting the champion's arrival in Miami next week.

Miami Fla Jersey Joe Walcott

Layne’s comeback halted by Willie James set back in Boston

Rex Layne, 23, failed to regain form in a 10 round decision loss to Willie James in Boston. James used counter punches to open cuts and drop Layne for a two count in the ninth. Layne weighed about 199 pounds and had taken the bout on six days notice after a prior knockout win in Salt Lake City.

Boston Rex Layne Salt Lake City Rocky Marciano Ezzard Charles Layne Bob Garner Lexington Willie James James Pudey Marv Jensen Rex

Kiner Seeks Higher Pay For 1952 Season

Pirates star Ralph Kiner says from Palm Springs he will ask for a raise for 1952. He reports agreement with Pirate president John Galbreath on a base figure but declines to reveal exact salary. Kiner earned about 65 000 a year under his previous two year contract.

Pittsburgh Ralph Kiner Pittsburgh Pirate Forbes Field Kiner Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Palm Springs Calif John Galbreath

Colonels Edge Capon Bridge In Final Quarter

Capon Bridge rallies past James Wood 30 to 28 after trailing 24 21 heading into the final period. Dorsey Hilderbrand Saville Miller and others led scoring as Capon Bridge capitalized on free throws to seal the win. James Wood hosts Warren County Monday with a junior varsity game at 7 p.m.

James Wood Cacers Capon Bridge Colonels Dorsey Hilderbrand Saville Miller James Wood Warren County Patterson Kline Swartz Hoover Hodgson Rogers Shingleton Sowers Shumaker Larrick Hillery

MacPhail withdraws from Bowie race track purchase

Baltimore report states Larry MacPhail urged a New York syndicate to abandon the Bowie Race Track deal. He criticized Maryland officials for awarding Bowie six December days and said the group would not operate in December. He added the final decision rests with the syndicate.

Baltimore Larry MacPhail New York Bowie MacPhail Maryland State Racing Commission

Fiddler and Carskaden Cruise to 696 in Mixed Doubles

In a Wednesday Mixed Doubles League match Corinne Carskaden and Jim Fiddler totaled 696 as a team, with Fiddler posting 389 in three games. Martha Kiracofe led with a 360 series, and the standings show Carskaden Fiddler up five games atop the loop.

Jim Fiddler Corinne Carskaden Hilda Charles Renner Carsbaden-Fiddler Martha Kiracofe Bob Ryan Betty Cline Louise Bell Miss Cline Topher Kiracore Charles Ebert Pearl Ebert Mary Hawk Roxie Hockman Mrs Hawk Betty Ryan-Morris Phillips Virginia Vance Doodie Vance Phillips Miss Ryan Patsy Carson Carson-Jack Owens Rosie Hendricks Jack Jones Bill Bradley Bradleys Virginia Renner Nooky Shendon Troy Rhea Pat Singhass Pat Ebert Dick Sheets Briscoe Ginn Mary Bayliss Betty Kiracofe Raymond Clark Singhass-Rhea Bradley-Bradley Renner-Shendon Carson Owens Bayliss Ginn Ebert-Sheetz Hendricks-Jones Kiracofe Clark Carskaden Ebert-Ebert Ee Renner Renner Ryan Hawk-Hockman Ryan Phillip I Cline Bell Vance-Vance Pat Singhas

Ted Williams signs 1951 contract reports

The sports column notes Ted Williams of the Boston Red Sox, aging outfielder, signed his 1951 contract for about $125,000. The item reflects on past years including five years ago Gil Dodds winning the Hunter Mile in Boston and ten years ago Waite Hoyt being released by the Philadelphia Athletics.

Associated Press Today Ted Williams Boston Red Sox Gil Dodds Boston Herman Barron Phoenix Waite Hoyt Philadelphia Athletics

Great Leads Duke To 68-62 Win Over William and Mary

Duke's Great scored 24 points including 11 in the final period to rally the Blue Devils past William and Mary 68-62 in Raleigh. Duke improved to 7 3 in the conference while the Tribe slipped to 6 4.

Great Duke William and Mary Associated Press Duke University Blue Devils Raleigh Dukes Dick Croat William & Mary's Indians Blue Devil William A Mary

Clarke Cagers See Action In Only Game Tonight

Clarke County meets Woodstock in a lone Friday contest with a 7 pm preliminary game. Berryville eyes an 11th win in 12 after a 62 22 season blowout of Woodstock. Coach Cochran lists Fuller Feagans Stickley Pitta and McCarty as starters.

Clarke Cagers Clarke County Woodstock James Wood Handley Quints Berryville Douglas Cochran Robert Fuller Bill Feagans Kenneth Stickley Preston Pitta Thomas McCarty

Driving or Walking Look Out When It’s Dark Out

A safety note warns pedestrians and drivers to be extra vigilant in low light. Caution urged for reduced visibility and unseen hazards at dusk and night.

National League Schedules 220 Games Under Lights

New York reports the National League will play 220 night games and the American 214 as part of a shift to after dark baseball. The St. Louis Cardinals lead with a rise to 38 percent of 1132 games scheduled as night contests, with Sundays and holidays tolling 26 percent.

New York St. Louis Cardinals

Cavaliers Rally Past Roanoke In Charlottesville Showdown

Virginia Cavaliers defeated Roanoke College 77 to 68 in Charlottesville. Vic Mohi led Virginia with 20 points while Roanoke’s Jack Whitcomb scored 16. Randolph-Macon beat Medical College of Virginia 69 to 43 with Tommy Haller scoring 17 for MC V.

Roanoke College Maroons Virginia Cavaliers Charlottesville Virginia Lell Vic Mohi Karl Kummer Roanoke Jack Whitcomb Randolph Macon Yellow Jackets Medical College of Virginia Richmond Whitecomb Tommy Haller Davidson

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