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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 08, 1957

Page

9

Younger Talent Shines in Southern Conference Race

Young players across the Southern Conference push into prominence as Furman defeats Virginia Tech 85-81 to rise to second, and The Citadel beats VMI 81-71 to climb to seventh. Key sophomores and freshmen cited include Furman’s Dick Wright Bryan Pinso and Steve Ross, Citadel’s four freshmen plus a sophomore, Virginia Tech’s Terry Penn Lewis Mills, Richmond’s Butch Lambiotte, VMI’s Bobby Ross Ralph Lawson Dave Goode, GWU’s Gene Guarilla Bill Telasky, and West Virginia’s Bob Smith.

Citadel Furman Dick Wricht Bryan Pinso Steve Ross Davison Semi Mintz Dave Hollingsworth Virginia Tech Terry Penn Lewis Mills Richmond Butch Lambiotte VMI Bobby Ross Ralph Lawson Dave Goode Gene Guarilla Bill Telasky George Washington

Clarke County Young Farmers Meet in Berryville

Clarke County Young Farmers hold their January meeting Thursday at 7 30 p m in the Vocational Agriculture Department of Clarke County High School. George W Clendential of Lederle Laboratories will discuss vaccines for livestock. Open to all interested young farmers.

Berryville Clarke County Vocational Agriculture Department Clarke County High School George W. Clendential Lederle Laboratories

Swartz Leads Redskins in 364-Set Victory Over Giants

Charles Swartz posted 124 102 and 138 for a 364 set as the Redskins split two wins in three games against the Giants in Brakeblok League action. Bob Snapp added 103 for the winners while Riley Loy led the Giants with 123 in the final tilt.

Charles Swartz Redskins Giants Bob Snapp Riley Loy Turk Wingfield Bears Eagles Ted Hepner Cardinals Lions Ben Strawderman Williams Haines Bill Haines Doug Bailey Johnny Greene Rams Steelers Earl Bailey

Pedestrian Struck by Boxer's Car in New York

Tommy Jackson world heavyweight contender struck a pedestrian, Charles Balga 60 of Edgemere Queens, on Beach Channel Drive yesterday. Balga in critical condition with pelvis fracture bladder rupture and possible epine fracture at Rockaway Beach Hospital. Jackson questioned four hours released after being cited for driving without a license and charged to appear January 17.

New York Tommy Hurricane) Jackson Charles Balga Edgemere Queens Rockaway Beach Hospital Balga Beach Channel Jacksonas Jackson

Farm Machinery Repair Class For Adults Begins Soon

A farm machinery repair class for adults will meet each Wednesday evening at Clarke County High School Vocational Agriculture Department through March. The first session starts tomorrow from 7 to 10 PM, with J. C. Huffman in charge and Leonard Grim assisting. Farmers are urged to inspect their equipment for overhaul during these winter sessions.

Berryville Vocational Agriculture Department Clarke County High School J. C. Huffman Voag Leonard Grim

Jayhawks threaten Big Seven as Missouri tops Iowa State

Kansas with Wilt Chamberlain 22 points moved to 11th straight win after beating Oklahoma 59-51 and cruising 80-54 over Colorado and 58-57 versus Iowa State. Missouri upset Iowa State 77-59 as Ohio State Indiana led Big Ten 2-0. Kentucky beat Loyola Chicago 81-62. Vanderbilt defeated Georgia Tech 81-73.

Kansas Jayhawks Wilt Chamberlain Kansas Oklahoma Jayhawks Colorado Small Iowa State Sooners Missouri Ohio State Indiana Buckeyes Purdue Wisconsin Illinois Iowa Michigan Michigan State Kentucky Associated Press Loyola of Chicago Vanderbilt Georgia Tech

Harvard Seeks Football Boss After Lloyd Jordan Firing

Harvard boards a new football coach after firing Lloyd Jordan ending a seven year tenure. Athletic Director Bolles searches at the NCAA Coaches' Convention in St Louis while Jordan also seeks work. Expected severance pays balance of about 20 000 to 25 000.

Cambridge Mass Harvard Lloyd Jordan University Harold “Josh” Williams Jordan American Football Coaches Assn Thomas Bolles St. Louis

Robinson Says He's Not Much Good and Giants Aren't Either

Jackie Robinson, 38, announces retirement and doubts he could help the New York Giants after being traded from Brooklyn. He cites age and declining form, noting the Giants have lost young players and face an uphill push to contention next season.

Robinson Giants New York Jackie Robinson Brooklyn Dodgers New York Giants Brooklyn Jackgle Brendt Bill White Willie Kirkland

Winchester Star Photo Shows Little League Officials and Founders

Marvin Gore, founder and treasurer of Winchester-Frederick Little League, outlines notes to the steering committee for the season. Seated left to right are William Keyton, M. E. Red Royston, and Ray Ward.

Winchester Star Photo Marvin Gore Winchester-Frederick L. L William Keyton M. E Red” Royston Ray Ward

Jayhawks Tar Heels Dominate Cage Scene

Foreign Ministry in Mexico City says it knows nothing of a Communist backed invasion plot into Guatemala. It denies government action or involvement.

Jayhawks Mexico City Foreign Ministry Guatemala Mexico

Kansas Reigns No. 1. UNC Close Behind in AP Poll

Kansas holds 11-0 record and 45 first place votes atop the AP ranking with 732 points, narrowly ahead of North Carolina at 684. Kentucky remains third as Illinois drops after a loss, Vanderbilt rises, and the top 10 sees minor shuffles with no new entrants.

Kansas Associated Press North Carolina Tar Heels Jayhawks Frank McGuire Kentucky Southern Methodist Louisville Vanderbilt Iowa State UCLA Seattle Ilinois Illinois Minnesota Trini Tennessee Miemete GE Town State Bae Dtm Oklahoma City Oklahoma A& M Wake Forest Canisius Duke St. Louis West Virginia

Polio Foundation Faces Big Decision on Future

Basil O'Connor, president of the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis, says with polio largely conquered the group must choose a new role by spring. The 80 000 old cases and $25 million in research support loom as obligations as the foundation weighs options including closing or shifting to a new disease focus.

New York National Foundation For Basil O'Connor

1956 Record Year For C&P Telephone

1956 was another record year for the Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company of Virginia with increased expansion and service quality. More employees, more calls local and long distance, and over 40 million dollars spent on facilities, boosting investment to 261 million. New dial offices and larger buildings were added in Leesburg Concord Shawsville Danville Onancock Toano Williamsburg and other cities to support expanded service.

Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company Virginia J. Rhodes Mitchell Mitchell Leesburg Concord Shawsville

Localities listed in Virginia region

A fragment lists communities including Purcellville and surrounding towns in Northern Virginia such as Leesburg Middleburg Arlington Annandale Fairfax Falls Church Groveton Winchester and others per OCR text.

Ersburg Ashland Hopewell Alexandria Annandale Fairfax Falls Church Groveton Winchester

Perfume for Jail Recommendation Reportedly Made

Fleming County grand jury after inspecting the jail recommended a milder deodorant to reduce odor for prisoners and visitors. The note was made public in local coverage from Flemingsburg Kentucky.

Flemingsburg Ky. LY Fleming County

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The Washington & Lee William & Mary Norman Sloan Clemson Bob Smith Clarke Young Farmers Uthylle Pliny Plutarch Ind Swartz Bailey Snapp Haines Set — Swartz Red Skins Brakeblok Steelers Cardinals Johnny's Sport Shop W. Boscawen St Washington, D. C Baltimore, MD New York, N. Y Richmond, VA U. S Greyhound Terminal N. Braddock St Greyhound War Memorial Building Frederick County Polio Foundation Be.goodrich Trailmaker Lions Club Acme Lion's Club B.E Goodrich Loudoun St Begoodrich Bob Kellas Mgr C&p Telephone Danville Onancock Toane Williamsburg Arlington Clintwood Warwick Norfolk South Norfolk Newport News Portsmouth Seaford Hampton Pet John H. Lillis Little League Baseball Thurs B&m Chevrolet
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