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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 12, 1957

Page

7

Colonels Climb to 3rd In District 10 Ratings

James Wood defeated Harrisonburg 46 35 on their home court as Reedy led with 16 points and Goode added 12. Sprinkle, a first year player, contributed eight as coach Jim Casey eyes a strong district season with three more years of Wood eligibility.

James Wood Harrisonburg Quint Colonels Dickie Goode Steve Reedy Reedy Goode Vince Gilmer Harrisonburg Handley Strasburg Jim Casey Jim Sprinkle Casey J.W Warren Jolley Podleschny Sprinkle Baughman Arey Weary Mathney Eagle Hunter Sermon Barman Whitmire Q Gould Gilmer Coney

Correction on county chairmen in polio march story

The report corrected the listing that Mrs. William A. LaRue was named county chairman of the Mothers March on Polio last night, not county Home Demonstration Clubs. Mrs. Landon Whitacre is the county HDC chairman.

William A. LaRue Landon Whitacre HDC

Handley Wins Narrow Marathon Over Shenandoah 45 44

Handley edged Shenandoah 45 44 on Shenandoah’s home court as Eddie Grim led the Judges with 18 points including key late baskets and free throws. Warren County overcame Montedvideo 57 56 in overtime, James Wood beat Blue Streaks 46 35, Elkton topped Clarke County 56 46, Strasburg defeated Turner Ashby 72 40, and Luray beat Broadway 54 32.

Charles Tait District 10 Handley Shenandoah Warren County Montevideo James Wood Blue Streaks Harrisonburg Elkton Clarke County Strasburg Turner Ashby Luray Broadway Eddie Grim Mathew Comer Indians Handley James Wood Montevideo Luray Broadway Fikton T. Ashby

Rosemma Oates Tops Season Scoring in Girls Afternoon League

Rosemma Oates posted a season high 314 in the Grimes Golden win over Delicious as Janet Bish led attackers with 106 and Robin Fritts added 96 and 94 for Delicious. Handley faces Warren County next while Shenandoah moves up and aims for a tournament berth.

Rosemma Oates Grimes Golden Delicious Janet Bish Robin Fritts Pat Godlove King David Ben Davis Charlene Gardner Golden Delicious Beauties Alma Wilson

FEED the BIRDS with grain or bread crumbs

Readers are advised to place grain or bread crumbs in a sheltered spot to attract birds. The birds will locate the food readily.

Ryland Conner Elected to Head Little League Baseball in 1957

Ryland Conner, postal employee and longtime baseball figure in Winchester, was elected chief commissioner at the Little League kick off at the War Memorial Building. Other officers include Ollie Cramer and Frank Stinnett as presidents of the American and National Leagues, with Marvin Gore as treasurer. The meeting outlined future eligibility requirements, including birth certificates, and set the next gathering for March 7 while March 1 closes applications.

Ryland Conner War Memorial Winchester Conner Northern Virginia Baseball League Winchester Baseball Club League Ollie Cramer Frank Stinnett National Harry New Cramer L. W. Brooks Keller Nichols Boyd Fries John Eddy L. E. Wadsworth Scott Atkinson Harry Boyd Marvin Gore

Douglas Downs Simms in 56-38 Victory

Douglas won its fourth of five games by defeating Simms High of Harrisonburg 56-38. John Carter led Douglas with 22 points and Tommy Temple tied him for top honors on the visitors. Tommy Washington and Carter sparked the second half as the Bulldogs pulled away. Carter and Lee Mason opened strong, while James Walker fouled out after solid rebounding. Next, Douglas hosts Carver High, then visits Simms.

Bobby Tate Earmond Star Indians Larry Claytor Grim Eddie Douglas Simms High Harrisonburg Bulldogs John Carter Tommy Temple Simms Tommy Washington Carter Lee Mason Washington Mason Temple Douglas Ace Edwin Barksdale Douglas Quint Rockville Carver High Watson Johnson Scott Jon Oe Jackson Dickens Dickenson Sampson Blakey Totals Douglas— Stephenson Walker Spenser Brown Moten Teteis R17

Cash and Balance with Banks Other Real Estate Owned Furniture and Fixures

A compact line item record notes cash and balances with banks, other real estate owned, and furniture and fixtures as balance sheet components. The entry outlines asset categories tracked in financial reporting.

Elkton Edges Clarke In District 10 Opener

Elkton defeated Clarke County 46 17 in a boys game with Darrell Jones scoring 17 for Clarke. Elkton’s girls won 46 32 led by O Brien of Berryville and top scorer Jimbo Morris netted 20. Clarke County next hosts Strasburg while the Eagles still seek wins this season.

Elks Paiol Eagles Darrell Jones Hostesses Elkton O’brein Berry Ville Jimbo Morris Montevideo Maroons Doug Cochran Shenandoah Clarke County Strasburg Rams Loudoun County

Larrick Tops Weekly Shooting Match At Round Hill

Roy Larrick won six prizes at the Round Hill Community Fire Company weekly shooting match. Glen Anderson followed with three prizes. other winners included Gene Snapp Burrel Hewitt Albert Mitchell Robert Hodgson O J Dorsey Douglas Arnold George Hodgson and Marvin Plumb.

Roy Larrick Round Hill Community Fire Company Glen Anderson Gene Snapp Burrel Hewitt Albert Mitchell Robert Hodgson O. J. Dorsey Douglas Arnold George Hodgson Marvin Plumb

Needed-for Officials and Managerial Jobs Listing

A classified listing highlights available roles in public administration and management. It notes flexible time requirements and invites candidates to apply to fill multiple positions across departments.

Church League Bowling Highlights Mixed Church Rivalries

Ronnie Shickle bowled 162 topping UB No. 1 over UB No. 2 as Market St Methodist edged Catholic in a seven pin deciding game. Key performances included Sonny Cooper 148 and Clem Babb 123 for Market in the opening 550 535 game, Babb 122 securing the second 511 506, and Catholic’s 550 541 win in the nightcap led by Shorty Bowers 131 and Harry Hottel 126. Braddock St Methodist beat Church of Christ two of three with Elmer Allen 123 leading Church of Christ to a 526 516 final. Welltown Methodist took two of three from Golden Rule Braddock St Methodist as Bob Legge spared once. team tallies list Catholic 5650, Market 550, Braddock 641.

Ronnie Shickle UB No Paul Carper Market St. Methodist Catholic Sonny Cooper Clem Babb Market Ed Lillis Babb Shorty Bowers Harry Hottel Jackie Billemyer Braddock St. Methodist Church of Christ Dick Renner Elmer Allen Kenneth Hottle Welltown Methodist Golden Rule Bob Legge Welltown Braddock I Ch. of Christ Shickle Cooper Bowers Hottel Braddock St

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