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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1950

Page

9

Handley Dominates WCHS In Front Royal Win

Handley high school defeated Warren County High 29-25 at Front Royal in a home game. Bobby Anderson led Handley with 11 points while Rutherford of WCHS matched with 11. The junior team lost in overtime, 26-34, with Smith and Arnold scoring for WCHS. Royal Crown Cola topped Plumly Lumber 49-43 as Dick McIntyre scored 24 in a City League clash.

Handley Whips WCHS Royal Crown Plumly Handley High School Warren County High Front Royal Marnsburg Handley Bulldogs Jvs Smith Arnold Winchester Bobby Anderson Pump Rutherford Burkhart Blackburn Lean Dick McIntyre Royal Crown Cola Plumly Lumber Corp John Davis McIntyre The Elks National Guard Berryville Legion Battlers Winchester American Legion Post Martinsburg Bulldogs Gordon Rae Blackburn LaVecchia Royston Wwchs Clark Totals Athey Cullers Ht Upson Rudacille Lumbermen Lamb R. McIntyre Nelson R. McKee G. Garber R. Haymaker B. Grim J. Lewis W. Seldon Pingley Bush Wolfe Capper Heitz Smallwood Duvall

City Tabletennis League Meeting Set for Monday Night

An organization meeting for the City Tabletennis League will be held at 8 p.m. Monday in the Recreation office. Recreation director Charles Aikin invites all persons interested in playing or sponsoring a team to attend.

City Tabletennis Charles Aikin

Buffalo In NAFL Texas? Buffalo Set as 14th Team

In a long NAFL meeting Commissioner Bert Bell outlined a plan to add Buffalo as the league’s 14th member if a workable schedule emerges. Houston appears excluded, with discussions focusing on a 14 team format using two swing clubs to fit a 12 game, 12 week season ending with a championship.

Houston Bert Bell Bell Ray Bennigsen Chicago Cardinals Cardinals Chicago Bears Cleveland Baltimore San Francisco Buffalo

Bowling Leagues See Mixed Doubles Undefeated Streaks

Bowling results from Wednesday night show Pearl Lake and Charles Ebert remaining undefeated in the Mixed Doubles League with three wins over Mabel Heatwole and Ed Clevenger. Clevenger led with 123, while Lake had a 109 game and 312 set. Kiracofe team and other pairings posted strong scores in Ladies and Team divisions as the season tightens.

Pearl Lake Charles Ebert Mabel Heatwole Ed Clevenger Clevenger Miss Lake Martha Kiracofe Kiracofe Marie Smith Jack Larrick Betty Ryan Jim Fiddler Hilda Kline Charles Renner Renner Virginia Leach Russell LaFollette Jenny Fox Bob Ryan Ryan Virginia Vance Briscoe Ginn Ginn Betty Miller Kenneth Lake Lake Newberry’s Nurses Dorothy Lockhart South End Fire Co Va. Woolen Co Ladies’ Commercial League Betty Cline Katherine Lockhart Maxine Patton Firefighters Ruth Dicks Gladys Curl Woolen Girls Willa Belle Kater Jewel Box Bailey Winnie Oates Jo McIntyre Sarah Zane Fire Co Vanity Fair O’sullivan Rubber Co Ted Lenora Anderson

Snead Favored In Long Beach Golf

Sam Snead, riding two recent wins, was the favorite as the Long Beach open began in California. Bob Connolly led the first round with a 39 at Lakewood Country Club as fog delayed play and 120 entered. Amateur Don Reid posted a 70 amid tricky conditions, while stars like Cary Middlecoff and Ben Hogan eyed strong showings.

Long Beach Calif Sam Snead Bob Connolly Seattle Lakewood Country Club Snea Little Man Cary Middlecoff Johnny Palmer Jack Burke, Jr Hogan Demaret Dutch Harrison Fred Haas, Jr Don Reid Pasadena Reid University of Southern California Jack Smith Palos Verdes George Keyes Wilmette Ili Chuck Dupree Culver City

College Basketball Results Across Several Schools

Canisius edged Niagara 49 47 while West Virginia beat Salem 90 49 Georgetown Ky defeated Centre 74 57 Tampa topped Rollins 84 55 Appalachian State beat Erskine 82 56 Catholic University won 69 61 Johns Hopkins 61 over David Lipscomb 70 Lincoln Memorial 33 over Camp Lejeune 61 Elon 44 Cincinnati 69 West Virginia 59.

the Associated Press Canisius Niagara West Va Tech Salem W Va Georgetown Centre Tampa Rollins Appalachian Erskine Catholic Univ Johns Hopkins David Lipscomb Lincoln Memorial Camp Lejeune Elon Cincinnati West Virginia

Boxing reform suggested after cut stoppage controversy

New York notes a discussion on boxing rules with Johnny Attel proposing California style draw decisions when a fight is stopped for cuts while a fighter leads. The piece also mentions rough lighting in college gym venues as Georgia Teachers College faces shaded conditions during basketball visits.

Hugh Fullerton New York International Boxing Club Johnny Attel Paddy Young-Tuzo Portuguez Johnny California Georgia Teachers College

Practices Turn Up Heat as Coach Illuminates Gym

Coach J B Scearce keeps practices in near darkness to push players until light remains to see backboards and jerseys. The team followed with a 25 point rally and easy win, while opponents fumed at the shabby conditions.

J. B. Scearce

Earl Stewart Emerges As Top Amateur Golf Hope

A Texas golfer and amateur Earl Stewart is tipped as a premier talent. An informant labels him among the nation's best three amateurs, highlighting his rising status in the sport as track chatter and local curiosity swirl.

Earl Stewart Texas

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