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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1956

Page

7

Broadway and Handley clash as unbeaten District 10 leaders

Unbeaten Broadway meets Handley in a top District 10 showdown at Handley High School tonight with Broadway at 7 30 p m holding a 7 0 overall and 4 0 league mark and Handley at 7 30 p m seeking revenge after last year s District 5 tournament loss while James Wood hosts Clarke County in a 7 00 p m doubleheader and Strasburg visits James Wood for junior varsity action Charles Town comes to Handley for a non league game as snow conditions permit

Broadway Handley Game Handley Court James Wood Clarke County JW Colonels Strasburg Eagles Charles Town Beatty Hamilton Gobblers Dick Armentrout Donnie Bare Winton Wenger Jay Shoe Lexington Frank Armstrong Gary Anderson Eddie Grim Robbie Robinson Jack Reid Mike Hollis Jim Hickerson Ivan Jackson Jack Kerr Steve Reedy Colonels Rams Drewry Mason James Monroe Fredericksburg Graham Bluefield Pennington Gap Lee High Staunton Herndon Handley- Broadway St. Christopher

Coaches rely on 25 scorer 19.3 average for Colonels bids

The column analyzes the impact of a 25 scorer with a 19.3 point average on the Colonels and rivals like Strasburg Clarke County and Charles Town. It notes idle weeks, key matchups, and potential shifts in standings, highlighting Eddie Levi’s Drewry Mason success and Virginia sports personnel moves.

Colonels Reedy James Wood Musselman Broadway Montevideo Strasburg Rams Clarke County Luray Warren County Charles Town Eagles

Decatur Bridge Turns Toll Route After River Diversion

In Decatur Nebraska the former riverless bridge over the Missouri River now operates as a toll bridge after the river was diverted under it. Tolls were delayed a few weeks to spread word that the structure is in service, a bridge commission member said.

Decatur, Neb Decatur Missouri Bridge Commission

West Virginia approves 34 day meet at Jefferson County track

The West Virginia Racing Commission approves a 34 day meet by the Charles Town Jockey Club from January 28 to March 7. The Saturday opening marks the earliest start for Jefferson County six furlong track and promises 34 days of racing free from Maryland competition at Bowie.

Charles Town Jockey Club West Virginia Racing Commission Jefferson County Maryland Bowie

Handley, Charles Town prep notes and tourney plans

Handley Coach Hunter Maddox seeks October 20 football game as Handley schedules the toughest season in school history. Charles Town High Principal Gordon Eisman announces Section 11-A Region Four basketball tourney February 27 and 29 at Shepherd College gym with Martinsburg, Charles Town, Rom ney, and Keyser set to play. All games start at 8 p.m. and the West Virginia Secondary School Activities Commission will present the championship trophy at Potomac State.

Handley Hunter Maddox Charles Town High Gordon Eisman Martinsburg Charles Town Shepherd College Romney Keyser Potomac Potomac St West Virginia Secondary School Activities Commission

Virginia Hall of Fame aims to honor sports figures

The Virginia Sports Writers and Sportscasters Association progresses toward a Virginia Hall of Fame selection. Among early living candidates is Sam Snead, noted as a leading figure in Virginia sports circles.

Virginia Sports Writers and Sportscasters Association Virginia Hall of Fame Sam Snead

Health Center Bowling hits first half with new high scores

Chandler Harper and Ace Parker lead early in the Health Center Bowling league as teams post top marks. Heatwole Motors leads with 1608 and Heatwole's 447 tops scores. Sonny Cooper and Artie Kiracofe post a 277 256 doubles win with 20 spares in the game. Waynesboro tops Harrisonburg 61 40 marking a rare win on the Blue Streaks court.

Health Center Charles Minghini Mickey McDonald Patsy Whitacre Pearl Ebert Dorothy Burke Bell Clothes Brakeshoe Sarah Zane Heatwole Motor Heatwole Sonny Cooper Artie Kiracofe Bob Smith Troy Rhea Waynesboro Harrisonburg Waynesboro News-Virginian Little Giants Handley

Pepper the lone dog in Dogtown’s crowding

In Dogtown Ohio eleven residents occupy four houses with four cats, but only one dog. Pepper, an eleven year old cocker spaniel, lives with five members of the Robert Parker family in one of the homes.

Dogtown Ohio Pepper Robert Parker

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