Orientation Game Attracts Sweden Sports Fans
Nearly 200 000 Swedes regularly compete in Orientation a woodlands navigation sport using maps and compasses. Introduced in 1918 by Major Ernst Killancer the sport grew with 181 000 members and 1 470 clubs under the Swedish Cross Country Orientation association. Bjorn Kjellstrom promoted it in the United States and the movement aims for Olympic inclusion.
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Stockholm
Sweden
Ernst Killancer
Euenusias
Uo Ous
Swedish Sports Federation
Bjorn Kjellstrom
S @xholm
United States
Jet Auto Built By Swiss Engineer
A Swiss engineer has invented a jet propelled automobile in Gstaad Switzerland. The small scale model reached 35 mph in tests at the airfield. Designer Hans Berger of Thun says the first full scale car will reach 72 mph. The model is six feet long and powered by a rear jet engine with no drive shaft clutch gears or differential.
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Gstaad
Switzerland
Hans Berger
Thun
Scientists say ancient animals suffered similar arthritis as humans
Researchers claim animals from millions of years ago experienced the same arthritic conditions seen in people today, suggesting long standing patterns of joint disease across species.
Berryville Dominates Strasburg in One-Sided Victory
Berryville cagers defeated Strasburg 59 to 12 to remain undefeated at 4-0. Wisecarver led scoring with 22 points as Berryville built a 29-8 halftime lead and 37-11 after three quarters. Berryville Jayvees also won 43-4. next game is home Friday against Stonewall to start District L play.
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Berryville
Cagers
Strasburg
Wisecarver
Quint
Chester Rockwell
Berryville Jayvees
Giermak Seizes Lead With 37 Points For William and Mary
Chester Giermak of William and Mary poured in 37 points as the Tribe crushed Towson State Teachers 94 to 31 in Williamsburg. Hampden-Sydney beat Medical College of Virginia 62 to 44 and Atlantic Christian edged Newport News Apprentice 58 to 57.
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Richmond
Old Dominion
Chester Giermak
William and Mary
Towson
Williamsburg
Hampden-Sydney
Tigers
Medical College of Virginia
Atlantic Christian
Newport News Apprentice
Virginia
Virginia Tech
Roanoke Rebels
Roanoke
East
CCNL
St. Johns
BKN
Rem Washington
Manhatsy Facuse
Cornell
Morris Harvey
West Va. Tech
Glenville
Concord
Bethany
W. Va
West Va. Wesleyan
West Va. State
Shaw
Siena
Mt. St. Marys
Potomiac State
Frostburg Techs
Midwest
Oklahoma
Kansas
As Carolina State
Canisius
Dayton
Manchester
DePauw
Hanover
Huntington
Kings
Del
South
Snider Appointed Notary by Governor for Four Years
Edwin T. Snider Jr. has been named a notary public by Gov. Tuck for a four year term starting December 15, 1948.
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Edwin T. Snider Jr
Tuck
Auto Industry Sees Return of Competition
Detroit reports signs that competition is returning to the auto industry as easing deliveries and softened demand emerge. Chrysler plans an early on the record preview for 1949 models, with GM delaying full details until New York showings. Kaiser-Frazer resumes production and targets about 675 units daily, while a new utility car is teased for April.
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Detroit
Chrysler Corp
Chrysler
General Motors
New York
Chevrolet
Dodge
Kaiser-Frazer
K-F
Kaiser and Frazer
Willow Run
Tisott
College Basketball Night Games Across Regions
A mosaic of night games shows East region scores with St Johns edging Washington and Manhattans tally, while Cornell loses to Morris Harvey. Midwest highlights Oklahoma over Kansas and Dayton over Manchester, with several smaller colleges posting narrow margins and notable upsets throughout the slate.
Wake Forest Defeats American Evia in App. 58 clash
In a regional contest, Wake Forest overcome American Evia with a 65 to 44 win in App. 58 action. The game featured strong defense by Wake Forest and steady scoring led by their guards.
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Wake Forest
Fire Truck Crashes On False Alarm Run
A Reneal Hose Co. No. 1 pumper collided with two cars in Martinsburg causing over $1000 in damage. The crew was responding to a false alarm. no injuries occurred though the fire truck frame was bent and a radius rod broken. Three youths were arrested and posted $12 forfeits each for court appearance under the city charter.
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Reneal Hose Co
Martinsburg
Prehistoric man in Northern Europe ate oysters
Archaeologists report oyster shells in northern Europe indicating prehistoric people consumed oysters. Oysters spawn between May and September, reducing supply and sales during that period.
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Europe
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America
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