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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 28, 1956

Page

5

Musselman Applemen Upset Handley 54 51

Musselman Applemen edged Handley 54 to 51 in a non league clash. Ronald Collis scored in the final period to seal the win as Handley missed 18 free throws and Jake Headlee hauled in rebounds. Eddie Grim and Frank Armstrong led Musselman with 17 points each. Handley hosts Strasburg next, aiming to improve to 7-3.

Handley Musselman Applemen West Virginians Ronald Collins Collis Big John Headilee West Virginian James Wood Colonels Eddie Grim Frank Armstrong Armstrong Headlee Paul Swartz Gary Anderson Collins Grim Anderson Robinson Robbie Strasburg Neff McDonald Swaria Mullin Handley Gox Reid Jackson H — Ll Litten

Russia Italy Divide Three Gold Medals at Cortina Games

Russia swept two championships as Eugenij Grischin set Olympic and world records in the 100 meters, Ljubovs Kozyreva won the women's cross country 10 km, and Italy took gold in the two man bobsled with Lamberto Dalla Costa and Eugenio Monti second and third. The U S sleds placed fifth and sixth.

Cortina D'Ampezzo Italy Russia U. S Eugenij Grischin Misurina Ken Henry Chicago Ljubovs Kozyreva Ampezzo Lamberto Dalla Costa Eugenio Monti Uncle Sam Dope

Pastrano Spieser Bout Ends in Draw as Fans React

Two boxing hopefuls Willie Pastrano and Chuck Spieser fought to a dull draw in Miami Beach. Neither cracked with authority and the crowd of 3,928 booed in spots while the gate totaled 16,581 dollars.

Miami Beach Fila Willie Pastrano Chuck Spieser Pastrano Spieser

Daily Across Puzzle Clues With Varied Definitions

A compact list of crossword style hints across multiple entries including health resort, resort city in German, crust on a wound, nocturnal mammals, whimper, concoct, 1% becomes, agent, simpleton, sunrooms, voided escutcheon, oscillate, New York abbr, ostrich like bird, sailor, part of to be, vase with pedestal, a country's ships and men, ditches, fail stone on Irish kings crown, operatic melody, river in famous song, poker stake, a melody, eye askance, curved lines, and south southeast.

New York

Crossword Down Clues From An Aged Puzzle Sheet

A compact crossword list includes clues like Wrestle roughly, Dialect from Sanskrit, Incites, Subside, Old World lily, Guide, Missile weapon, A young rustic, Exclamation used to frighten, Female hog, Beam, Leiter, Strives to, Equal Swiss canton, Equilibrium, Moslem title, A wall painting, Fresh devices for holding work, Exclamation slang, Pencil marks, The devil, Inter, Before.

Clarke County Drops Dall Game to Strasburg 38 22

Clarke County fell 38 to 22 to Strasburg on their home court in a game noted for its dull fourth quarter. Buddy Fuller left early with an ankle injury and may miss weeks while Bobby Collis sank a late long shot to spark Berryville.

Clarke County Strasburg Ram Eagles Buddy Fuller Berryville Bobby Collis Rams James Wood Harrisonburg Doug Cochran Handley Loudoun County Larry Miner Darrell Jones Eagle Warren County Clake County Beane Jones Fuller Pierce Heflin Pitta Starkey Collis Hoffman Strasburg G FT Wymer Miller Bly Hill Bergey Bagwell Duke Murray

Landy Repeats Four Minute Mile Triumph in Melbourne

John Landy, the Australian teacher, smashed into another sub four minute mile today in Melbourne winning the Victorian State mile in 3:58.6 the second fastest time on record. Since Bannister first broke four minutes, eight runners have achieved the feat in five races.

Melbourne Australia John Landy Turku Finland Landy Britain Roger Bannister

Foxx Named Miami Baseball Coach in Hall of Fame Recog

Jimmy Foxx, newly inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame, is appointed coach of the University of Miami baseball team and will assume duties this spring. The announcement confirms his return to college baseball and leadership of the Hurricanes.

Miami, Fla Jimmy Foxx Baseball Hall of Fame University of Miami

Dons Aim to Set Major College Win Streak Record

No. 1 San Francisco Dons, without a home court, chase a new major college record by extending their 39 game winning streak. Washington wins road game 66-58 over Oregon State. Stanford 74-55 over Oregon. USC 65-56 over Idaho. Other results include Montana State 55-54 over Montana and Seattle 106-83 vs St Francis Pa. Wake Forest 89-75 over South Carolina. Memphis State 105-73 over Mississippi State. Wheaton 95-78 over Calvin Mich.

Washington Oregon State Huskies Stanford Oregon Southern California Idaho Montana State Montana Seattle St. Francis West Coast Wake Forest South Carolina Memphis State Dixie Mississippi State Wheaton Calvin Mich

University of Washington fires football coach Cherberg

The 45-year-old coach Johnny Cherberg was fired after two turbulent months marked by strong criticism from players who labeled him dictatorial. University officials ordered him to seek new pastures as the team’s leadership disputed his coaching methods.

Seattle Johnny Cherberg University of Washington

Braddock St Methodist, Catholic Top Arch League Bursts

Braddock St Methodist posted a 613 game and 1705 set to lead the league, with Catholic close behind at 611 and 1663 as Market St and United Brethren fields split. Ed Keller and Dick Renner led Braddock with 369 and 363, while Ed Lillis topped Catholic with a 389 series.

Catholic Braddock St. Methodist Church of Christ Ed Keller Dick Renner Keller Renner Briscoe Ginn Teddy Legg Allen Gaunt Braddock Legge Market St. Methodist Ed Lillis Sonny Cooper Russell Jones Market John Ritter Shorty Bowers Harry Hottel Ted Whittle Kenny Lake Billmyer Lillis Old Bethel Bob Harrison United Brethren Harrison Jimmy Brown Paul Carper Bill Keyton Welltown Methodist Cooper Church League Catholic Market St Methodist Braddock St. Methodist Church of Christ Old Bethel United Brethren Welltown Methodist United Brethren

Virginia Beauties Sweep King David in Afternoon League

In Virginia girls afternoon league action the Va Beauties defeated King David 3-0 in team games 348 337 329 and won sets 1014 to 940. Individual high scores included Helen Nail 99 96 and Pat Godlove 96 in the Indiana game and Nail 290 in the Indiana set.

Beauties King David Delicious Grimes Ben Davis Black Twigs Helen Nail Sarah Slonaker Pat Godlove Pat Taylor Shirley Curl

Topping Co–Owner of the Yanks in Tentative Deal

The report notes Topping as a co-owner of the Yanks with the transaction still in a tentative stage and no year given. The incomplete details leave the final outcome undetermined.

Topping The Yanks

Giants Move to Yankee Stadium in 1956 Season

New York football Giants abandon Polo Grounds for Yankee Stadium after 31 years seeking a bigger venue. NFL Commissioner Bert Bell shapes the deal amid bids for the Polo Grounds. Baseball Giants may follow in 1957 if stadium lease changes proceed.

New York New York Football Giants Polo Ground Yankee Stadium Baseball Giants Harlem River Bert Bell National Football League Polo Grounds Bell Arthur Friedland New York Yankees Football Giants

Round Hill Match Winners Named

Five competitors won prizes in the Round Hill Community Fire Company weekly shooting match to aid the general fund. Forrest Gray and Vernon Haines each won two prizes, with Ray McDonald Billy Boyce and Dicky Boyce each collecting one. Next match set for February 3 at 6 pm at the Harry Patterson farm Northwestern Grade building, with weekly Friday events through spring.

Round Hill Community Fire Company General Fund Forrest Gray Vernon Haines Ray McDonald Billy Boyce Dicky Boyce Harry Patterson

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Musselmans Applemen By Charlie Tait N. Cameron ST Marks the Devil Inter Winchester Memorial Hospital Winchester Junior Rifle Club National Rifle Association Pat Lashe Richard Donica Bobby Forney Bobby Smith Bill Ryan Richard Ward Joseph W. Hershberger G. Robert Wolfe Harry Stebbins Winchester Burr Grim University Hospital Baltimore Burr Maryland Buddy Young Baltimore Colts Martinsburg Legion Martinsburg High School Illinois Red Grange Broad Bill Chittum Lexington Virginia School For Freddie Scrapiron James Churchland Richard Ault Deep Creek Shiner Arren County Ken Loeffler Tom Palamar Shepherd College Pittsburgh Pirates Tom New Jersey Shepherdstown High Jack Booth Booth Charlie Tait Miami Foxx Pine Motor CO Frisco Berkeley Calif University of San Francisco Dons California Dons San Francisco U. of Washington S & Gainesboro Barry’s Drug Store W. Boscawen Smalts Duff S Round Hill Penses Investors Loan Corporation S. Loudoun St Bober Dan Loudoun St. Winchester Chevrolet N. Loudoun St Duncan Millwood Ave Ene Kelly Kelly Tires
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