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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 12, 1952

Page

3

Handley Defeats Waynesboro In Narrow 45-43 District Duel

Handley edged Waynesboro 45 to 43 on the Judge's court in a close District Five contest. Jim Blackburn led Handley with 11 points, while McCormick topped Waynesboro with 14. Handley also defeated Randolph Macon B, 32-16 in a preliminary game, as Strasburg set for Monday 3:30 p.m. in the district clash.

Mandiey High Waynesboro Quint Handley Attorney's Randolph Macon Waynesboro Jim Blackburn Jimmy Omps McCormick Mirandley Strasburg RMA Paul Barr Handley FG Arnold Omps Gipe Blackburn Boyd Kersey Robertson Diebler Hockman Crisman Totals Hartberger Ee Sweser Willis G Goble Altice Crunchfield Handley Meniace Ie Shank Geigiein Bursey McFadden Tompson Adams Totels Muse Martin Jonsen Fiery Woods Moore Massano Mathias Morgan Tyler Shoan Attorneys

Pro Bowl on TV Today at 430 P M

The second annual Pro-Bowl pits American and National Conference stars in Memorial Coliseum. Rain expected may depress turnout to about 35000 spectators while NBC carries the telecast with Southern California blacked out. Bob Waterfield and Otto Graham headline the dual quarterback battle.

Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum National Broadcasting Company Southern California Bob Waterfield Nationals Otto Graham Americans

Firemen's Executive Association to Elect Officers Tuesday

Taylor Barr president and John Hawse secretary announced the Firemen's Executive Association will meet Tuesday at 8 p.m. at the Sarah Zane Fire Hall to elect officers for the coming year.

Taylor Barr John Hawse Firemen’s Executive Association Sarah Zane Fire Hall

Wolfpack Aims for Seventh Straight In South Carolina

North Carolina State seeks to extend its perfect Southern Conference start to seven wins at home in Raleigh against William and Mary as part of a four game card. George Washington visits Virginia Military and other league matchups include The Citadel at Clemson and Virginia Tech at Washington and Lee. Non conference shows Duke at Temple and Maryland at Rutgers.

North Carolina State Wolfpack William and Mary’s Electians State Raleigh N. C Norfolk N. C. State William and Mary George Washington Virginia Military Citadel Clemson Virginia Tech Washington and Lee Duke Temple Pitt West Virginia South Carolina Georgia Wake Forest Marshall College Maryland Rutgers Rhee Cea Washington Davidson Ware University of Richmond University of Virginia Archie Polis Colonials Charlie Topp Davidson Wildcats Jever

Writer Predicts S.C. Break Up

ATLANTA A columnist predicts the Southern Conference will split before year end. Harry Mehre writes the 17 member schools will form the South Atlantic Conference in December with Virginia and adds Maryland Clemson Duke North Carolina North Carolina State South Carolina Wake Forest and Virginia to reach ten teams.

Atlanta Atlanta Journal Harry Mehre Virginia Carolina Mehre Notre Dame

Fight Manager Faces License Loss After Referee Attack

New York Blate Boxing boss Bob Christenberry moved to revoke Tommy Ryan's license and impose a fine after Ryan attacked Referee Ray Miller following Ernie Durando vs Rocky Castellani at Madison Square Garden. Miller halted the bout in the seventh round to award Durando a technical knockout. Christenberry ordered Castellani's $7,000 purse held and scheduled a hearing with officials today. Durando, Bayonne, N J, known for punch power, had battered Castellani who staggered to his feet after a right uppercut.

New York Blate Boxings Bob Christenberry Tommy Ryan Ray Miller Ernie Durando Rocky Castellani Madison Square Garden Miller Durandy Castellani Ryan Durando Bayonne N. J Christenberry Rocky Te Durando Bagh Ernie

Yankees Invite 34 to Report For Early Practice

New York Yankees name 34 players led by Frank Shea to report February 15 at Lake Wales Florida for spring training. Manager Casey Stengel aims to fill gaps after Joe DiMaggio retirement and Jerry Coleman Marine duty with Shea and six other pitchers among newcomers and minor leaguers.

New York Frank Shea New York Yankees Lake Wales Fla Shea Casey Stengel Cibby Joe DiMaggio Jerry Coleman Marine Corps Yankee Art Schalliock Bob Hogue Herry Schaeffer Tom Gorman Bill Biller Dick Carr Stengel Bill Dickey Jim Turner Frank Crosetti

Bowling Night Sparks Sk yway Grill Triumph Over Carr Publishing

Skyway Grill defeated Carr Publishing 573 to 557 as Morris Phillips 156 and Arthur Golightly 127 led scoring for Skyway. Bill Boden rolled 149 and 397 in sets, boosting Winchester Automotive past Friendship Fire Co. 149 to win, while Skyway's 610 game and 610 team score helped rout Winchester Automotive 577.

Ind Morris Phillips Bill Boden Skyway Grill Winchester Automotive Phillips Carr Publishing Co Arthur Golightly Boyce Richard Sheets Skyway Friendship Fire Co Ed Clevenger Carr Publishing Boden Garland Brown Firefighters

Team No 5 Extends Win Streak In Brakeblok League

Team No 5 stayed undefeated with a 434 game and 1238 set, sweeping Team No 4 in all three games. Earl Bailey led individuals with 132, while Team No 6 edged Team No 1 in a split trio, helped by Bill McMullen and Riley Loy late strikes. Standings show Team No 5 at 06, Team No 3 42, Team No 2 33, Team No 6 24, Team No 4 16.

Earl Bailey Riley Loy Bill Baker BrakeBick Ind Bill Bailey Truman Rickard

Johnny Bright to Receive Gridiron Award in Boston

Drake University halfback Johnny Bright defends football criticism as unfair and unjustified and will be presented the Swede Nelson Award for sportsmanship tonight by the Gridiron Club of Boston.

Boston Johnny Bright Drake University Nelson Gridiron Club of

Who Signs the President’s Name to Land Patents

Mrs. Ruth Talley of the Bureau of Land Management is the only federal official empowered to sign the President’s name to land patent documents.

Ruth Talley Bureau of Land Management

False Alarm Attended at Cameron Street Fire Call

Fire units answered a reported alarm at 402 S Cameron St around 4 pm yesterday that proved false. Fire Chief Taylor Barr said silent alarms are no longer accepted and all alarms must go through the telephone operator to notify authorities and the fire department.

S. Cameron St Taylor Barr

Clarke County tops James Wood 34 to 20 in high school basketball

Clarke County High School defeated James Wood 34 20 on the Colonels court. Berryville JV beat James Wood JVs 22 17 in a preliminary clash. Feagans led Berryville with 13 points and Stickley added 11 as Clarke County took a 28 9 lead by late third quarter. James Wood to play Fairfax High January 15. Berryville hosts Woodstock the same night.

Clarke County High James Wood Colonels James Wood Berryville Jvs Clarke Countians Colonels Douglas Cochran Berryville Boys Clarke County Berryville Bill Feagans Kenneth Stickley Pairfax High Woodstock Kline f. eee Dorsey, f. 1 @32 ‘Hilderbrand, ¢. 2134 Rogers, 6. 2¢e64 Swartz Patterson Vaughn Hoover H. Hodgson Chamblin Totels TP Fuller Feagans Stickley McCarty Pitta Breeden O Drury

Washington Indoor Track Season Opens in Star Games

About 500 athletes, many aiming for the 1962 Olympics, begin the indoor season tonight in the Washington Evening Star games.

Washington

Charles stops Oma in tenth at Madison Square Garden

Heavyweight champion Evrard Charles defeated Lee Oma in the tenth round of their title bout at Madison Square Garden. The Associated Press notes this as a notable defense in a historical sports recap column.

Evrard Charles Lee Oma Madison Square Garden National Boxing Association Fruzie Zivie Ben Hogan Jimmy Thompson Lou Gehrig Lefty Gomez New York Yankees

Demaret Leads Crosby Event With 74 In Open Play

Windy opening round at Pebble Beach sets high scores as Jimmy Demaret shoots 74 to top the field. Demaret teams with Bob Hope for a 70 in the pro am pairings to share second in the doubles.

Crosby Pebble Beach Calif Bing Crosby Jimmy Demaret Demaret Bob Hope

Hawaii All Stars Upset College All Stars 39 27

The Hawaii All Stars defeated the College All Stars 39 to 27 in the second annual Hula Bowl in Honolulu. The result highlighted a strong Hawaii defense and an efficient offensive showing to win on home turf.

Honolulu Hawaii All-Stars College All- Stars

1952 TV Football Diet To Be Skimpy

College football fans face a sparse 1952 televised slate as the NCAA moves through its final session. Bowl games and spring practice top the agenda while a proposed year long study of post season contests awaits a special committee report at the 195 meeting.

Cincinnati National Collegiate Athletic Association NCAA

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