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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 24, 1949

Page

2

Hampden Sydney Leads State Cage Standings Then Busy Week Ahead

Hampden Sydney, coached by George Proctor, holds top with five wins and one loss as Virginia teams face reduced schedules. William and Mary is second at four and one, Washington and Lee third at 3-1. Duke beat VPI 65-52 with Youmans starring. Tech’s Trumbo tallied 13. The season’s subway fact notes a 1907 700 foot line built to connect the Senate Office Building with the Capitol.

Richmond Bengals George Proctor William and Mary Washington and Lee Generals Hampden-Sydney Tigers Virginia Univer of Richmond Spiders Tech Chapel Hill North Carolina Spiders Blacksburg North Carolina State VMI Roanoke College Salem Duke VPI Youmans Dukes Bob Trumbold Senate Washington, D. C U. S. Capitol

Farm Sales Directory Listings February Events

A series of farm auctions are listed with dates and locations across area farms. L. C. White hosts stock and implements west of Stephens City February 9 at 10 am. Claude Poston near Millwood on Rt. 50 February 16 at 10 am. Charles Edwards near Berryville Marvin Chapel Church February 23 at 10 am. Bart White Hall February 24 at 11 am. H O Light at Grimes February 25 at 10 am sells livestock, machinery, and household goods.

L. C. White Stephens City Claude Poston Millwood Charles Edwards Berryville Marvin Chapel Church H. S. Bart White Hall H. O. Light Grimes

Coaches move sparks bring fresh ideas across conferences

Sports commentary notes Earl Blaik argues coaching changes spread new techniques across regions. West Coast hires from Nevada to Vanderbilt expected to inject new ideas. Oregon defends Aiken amid Nebraska blizzard publicity. Oklahoma grads fund Bud Wilkinson’s Norman home.

New York Earl Blaik Army Blaik Pacific Coast Jim Aiken Nevada Dixie Howell Alabama Pappy Woldorf Northwestern Howie Odell Reggie Root Yale Red Sanders Vanderbilt Montana West Coast Oregon Nebraska Aiker Kim Aiken South Oregonians

Illinois Battles Draw Cage Interest

Illinois holds center stage in college basketball with two big games this weekend. Minnesota visits Champaign for a stern test as Illinois pursues momentum after an undefeated stretch, while Oklahoma A and M seeks revenge on DePaul in Chicago following a Demons victory over St. Louis.

New York Illinois Nnesota Golden Gophers Champaign University of Ilinois Chicago Oklahoma A St. Louis DePaul Demons Aggies Minnesota Twin Cities Hamline Western Kentucky Villanova

Founding of Boys Town by Father Flanagan in 1917

Msgr Edward J Flanagan founded Boys Town during the Christmas season of 1917 by borrowing $90 to rent an Omaha house. It grew into the current institute where hundreds of boys gain training to become useful citizens. Boys Town incorporated as a village in 1936. Msgr Nicholas H Wegner succeeds Father Flanagan.

Boys Town Father Flanagan Edward J. Flanagan Omaha Nicholas H. Wegner

Kentucky and St Louis Face Off In East Rivalry

Kentucky and St Louis University are central in a heated East clash with NCAA caliber centers Ralph Beard Alex Groza and Ed Macauley drawing praise. The preview notes Kentucky's shooting depth and St Louis speed while recounting past meetings and expert opinions on the title contenders.

Kentucky9 Ralph Beard Alex Groza Jones St. Louis Ed Mccauley Billikens LSU Kentucky Wildcats Missouri Valley Schatzman Marvelous Cage Groza MaCauley Easy Ed Rae

Table Tennis League Opens with Presbyterians Lead

The Loudoun St. Presbyterian church entry took the singles lead and is tied for first in doubles after the Moose forfeited all their matches to the church. It was the only forfeited match in the City Table Tennis League season opener held Saturday.

Loudoun St. Presbyterian Church Presbyterians Moose

Feed the Birds They Must Depend on You in Bad Weather

A short notice urges residents to provide food and shelter for birds during harsh weather. It highlights the birds' reliance on human help for survival when temperatures drop and storms arrive.

Across The Headpin League Results and Standings

Indoor bowling league results show teams Valley Airways Chapman Motor Bell Clothes and GAA with scores, sets, and individual high games. Notable tallies include Valley Airways team set 1494 and Chapman Motor 1446, Office Finishing shipping and rolling departments tallied in department results. Next week Grimes Golden faces Crab Apple Delicious and Jonathan meets Yorks.

Jewel Box Valley Airways Chapman Motor GAA. No Bell Clothes Caduceus GA. No Va. Fruit Co Star Office Ind June Whitmore A Michael Mabel Grim Lee Michael Mace Grim Marguerite Curry Chapman Motor Co Shipping Department Joe Luttrell Gordon Teeple Ee Glover Johnny Greene Crab Apple Jonathan Yorks Delicious Grimes Golden Northern Spy Corinne Carskaden Dot Rice Jean Steele Janet Lambert Russell LaFollate Ed Clevenger Keith Ritter Eddie Skull Crab Apple Delicious

Quiz Answers From Page Four Highlight Key Facts

The list names correct responses: three months for question one, First Session of the 81st Congress, Java, United States of America, the Mediterranean, Bob Hope, State Department, John Adams with birth and death dates, five stars, and the Philippines.

Java United States of America The Mediterranean Bob Hope State Department John Adams Philippines

Stuart Seeks Virginia Legion Commander Post

Charles E. Stuart of Montross announces his candidacy for Virginia department commander of the American Legion. The World War I veteran, a lawyer and farmer, is currently first district vice commander and seeks to succeed J. Westwood Smithers as Legion state convention in Alexandria August 7 to 10. Westmoreland post 148 unanimously endorses Stuart. his home post prompted the move.

Richmond Charles E. Stuart Montross Virginia House of Delegates Westmoreland County Virginia Department American Legion Stuart First District Mander J. Westwood Smithers Legion Alexandria Westmoreland Post

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