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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1952
Page
3
Handley High School hosts Shepherdstown in a varsity boys basketball game aiming for an eighth win. Junior varsity precedes at 7 p.m. with Handley led by Gipe and Blackburn and a 2 point per game average.
Illinois seizes national No. 1. 11-0 Wildcats crush Indiana 78-66 while Kansas slips with Nebraska win 69-46. Kansas State and St Louis climb, West Virginia and Holy Cross rise in top ten amid shifting college basketball rankings.
Iowa loses to Indiana 82 69 ending the Hawkeyes 12 game win streak and dropping them to 5 1 in the Western Conference. Illinois St Bonaventure Kansas and Duquesne remain unbeaten. Army 1944 squad last to finish 18 0. Kentucky, Canisius, Holy Cross games noted with other scores and upcoming schedule.
A bird lacks sweat glands on its skin. In extreme heat birds pant to dissipate heat, similar to how fow respond to high temperatures.
WoodChucks swept two from the Squirrels to seize first place as Diana LeDane and Elsie Hottle closed the opener with late marks. Peggy Adams 201 led the pins, while Betty Hawkins 124 anchored Panthers in a double victory over Deer. Cubs Eagles and Hampsters split their matches as Phil Campbell led Eagles with 93 in the nightcap.
Howard Johnson bowling team traveled to Leesburg and delivered a strong 1823 series with game scores 614 576 and 633 for a 102 pin victory. Leesburg’s Les Keller and Troy Rhea led with 391 and 379 as the high scorers for their club. Winchester tied the final game 633 to 604 behind solid contributions from Keiter Larrick and Jane.
Harrisonboro moved into first place in District Five after a 64 to 36 win over Natural Bridge as Waynesboro topped Harrisonboro. The standings show Harrisonboro at 6 and 1, Winchester 4 and 1, with other matchups listed. The passage also notes matchups involving Waynesboro, James Wood, Wilson Memorial, Front Royal, Lexington, Natural Bridge, Staunton, and Winchester.
Jersey Joe Walcott faces loss of his heavyweight crown after New York State Athletic Commission demands a title defense within 15 days. Contenders include Rocky Marciano and Felix Bocchicchio labels the move a squeeze play as Walcott weighs next steps with manager Felix Bocchicchio and promoter interests in Los Angeles and Boston.
West Indian students at McGill University organized a concert to raise funds for Hurricane Relief. The Caribbean themed event featured colorful calypso music and authentic costumes reflecting their native lands.
Health Center alleys hosted Lions Bowl 1706 A League action with Lions Club leading in three games sets including 1706 and 1667 totals. Notable performances included Sid Langer 134 final game for Sarah Zane Fire Co and Jack Jones 197 for Buncutter Tire Co.
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