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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 31, 1951

Page

5

Boston Marathon Bars South Korean Racers

The Boston Athletic Association bans eight South Korean runners from the April 19 race after a report they trained for selection on a three man team. President Walter Brown calls it justified amid Korea war tensions and controversy grows after an American editorial questions U.S. war casualties. The Korean Consul-General says runners likely were drafted, denying any planned trip to Boston.

Boston Boston A. A Walter Brown Tongnae Korea Brown Boston Evening American Ham Ki Yong Song Kil Yun Choi Yoon Chil Yon Buk Shu South Korea New York Nam Koong Mr. Koong

Berra Holds Out For Better Yankee Contract

Larry (Yogi) Berra indicates he will remain with the New York Yankees only if he receives a higher offer, aiming between $30,000 and $40,000 after returning a $3,000 raise unsigned. He plans to stay through spring training if the club does not meet his terms and has no meetings scheduled with officials.

ST. Louis Larry Yozai Berra New York Yankees New York Yankee Baker Bill Gore Pep Gore Saddler Madison Square Garden Lou Viscusi

Bowling League Results and Scores from Monday Night Play

In the A League the Lions Club edged Buncutter Thre Co and Lions Club posted a 1653 team set while Sarah Zane Fire Co led with a 1639 set. Lester Keller on L and M Buses produced a 385 set but his team lost two of three to Elliott Motor Lines. Artie Kiracofe led American Legion with 153.

Sarah Zane Fire Co O'Sullivan Plant No. Va. Power Co Buncutter Tire Co Home Benis. Life Ins Elliott Motor Lines Lions Club O'Sullivan Office National Fruit American Legion Ind Artie Kiracore Roy Bayliss Paul Cadwallader Lester Kiter Dr. Allen Hawthorne Lester Keller L & M Buses Jack Larrick Northern Virginia Power Co Mehrle Slifer Shirley White Buncutter Buncuttermen Irwin Hoke Ed Clevenger Roy Baylisss Lions Bill Bridgeforth O'Sullivan Plant Boys Legionaries Artie Kiracofe Charley Renner Roland Bush Home Beneficial Life Insurance Winchester Lions Clarke County Lions

Hill Prince Shelved For Months After Injury

California race tracks prove unlucky for Hill Prince the Horse of the Year for 1950. The champion thoroughbred is on the shelf for four to six months with a broken bone in his right hind leg. He misses the Santa Anita Maturity and the Santa Anita Handicap showdown.

Arcadia Calif California

German Teams Win Bobsled World Championships

Germany seals a two man and four man sweep at L Alpine venue L Implementation Alpe d Huez ending three year US reign as the U S finishes second in the four man event and the Germans clinch overall championship status.

L'Alpe D'Huez Germany United States U. S

Wildcats defeat Colonels 39 to 32 in Front Royal tilt

Warren County Wildcats beat James Wood High School Colonels 39 32 after trailing 18 16 at half. Halloway led Wildcats with 8 points. B Bailey scored 11 for James Wood. Next game Friday vs Shepherdstown Cardinals in Frederick County.

James Wood High School Colonels Warren County Wildcats Winchester Wildcats Halloway B. Bailey P. Dorsey Crisman Shakes Frederick County Shepherdstown Cardinals James Wood Hodgson H. Hodgson Bailey J. White W. Wolfe B. Cline B. Rogers Taylor B. Franklin Warren County Lowe Cooley Simpson Waugh Wright Stautemeyer Cullers Morrison Mauch Guy

Boxing results roundup from major bouts last night

The Associated Press reports Willie Pep stopped Tommy Baker in Hartford. Percy Bassett halted Harold Dade in Philadelphia. Gaby Ferland stopped Tony Cimmino in White Plains. Milo Savage outpointed Dick Finley in Los Angeles.

Associated Press Hartford Conn Willie Pep Tommy Baker Chicago Philadelphia Percy Bassett Harold Dade White Plains N. Y Gaby Ferland Montreal Tony Cimmino Bayonne N. J Los Angeles Milo Savage Seattle Dick Finley Long Beach Calif

City Softball League Elects Three Officials

Three officials of the City Softball League of Winchester were elected Monday night in an umpires' meeting at the Recreation Office in City Hall. The 7:15 pm gathering proceeded under the direction of Recreation.

City Softball League Winchester City Hall Recreation

LIU Faces Kansas State In Heated Road Clash

Clair Bee's Long Island University Blackbirds, known for controversy, travel to Manhattan Kansas to meet the Kansas State Wildcats in a 9 p.m. EST game at the new $2 million field house. The matchup follows LIU’s 60-59 win over K State earlier this season and amid postgame accusations toward a referee.

Joe Falls New York Clair Bee Long Island University Blackbirds Kansas State Wildcats K-State Lana Turner Manhattan Kas Bee LSU West Coast San Francisco California Frisco Blackbirds Arizona Tucson Liu W. H. Eisner, Jr

High Schools Allow Football Substitution in 1951

Virginia high schools may substitute football players at any time and in any number next fall under the 1951 Scholastic Code. A player must enter the game before the ball is snapped or kicked. The league also plans to organize Scholastic game officials under league sponsorship and study registration requirements via four area committees.

Charlottesville Howard R. Richardson Virginia High School League Richardson

Directors Named for Upcoming Season

Director Charles L. Aikin announced the slate for the coming season with Ervin Cleveland named chief umpire Kenneth Ashby as secretary and Stewart Pope as treasurer.

Charles L. Aikin Ervin Cleveland Kenneth Ashby Stewart Pope

VMI Visits West Virginia in bid for upset

Virginia Military Institute aims to upset West Virginia in Lexington as the Mountaineers chase a Southern Conference tournament berth. VMI holds a 1–10 record while WVU, coming off recent setbacks, features Sayre 20, Tilson 19, Sampson 18, and Jones 15 in scoring. Randolph Macon, Roanoke, Emory and Henry, and others also in action tonight.

Richmond Virginia Military Institute West Virginia Mountaineers Lexington VMI Raleigh N. C Blacksburg Dick Sayre Tex Tilson Bill Sampson Gene Jones Sayre Tilson Sampson Jones Workman

Bulldogs Lose Tilt With Martinsburg In Martinsburg

The Douglas Colored High School Bulldogs were defeated 31 to 10 by Martinsburg in a home game. Martinsburg led 10-1 17-3 and 21-3 by quarters with A Cole scoring 11 and J Redman 9 to top Martinsburg, while James Waldom had 17 for the Bulldogs. Tomorrow the Bulldogs visit Carver High School of Cumberland, Maryland, at 7 30 p m.

Douglas Martinsburg Ramer Memorial West Virginia Winchester Martinsburg Boys A. Cole J. Redman James Waldom Bulldogs Carver High School Cumberland, Md Winchester Armory

Pep loses badly in sparring bout with Baker

Hartford report details Willie Pep suffering a heavy brow cut before the ref halted at 1:20 of the fourth round. Pep won by technical knockout over Tommy Baker after a furious late charge, as Baker protested the stoppage and Pep's camp weighs return prospects against Sandy Saddler.

Hartford Conn Willie Pep Sandy Saddler New York Saddler Pep Tommy Baker Chicago Baker Hugh Devlin

Eagles Mt Jackson Game Postponed In Berryville Ice

The Clarke County High School Eagles vs Mt. Jackson was postponed due to icy roads. Berryville coach Chester Rockwell said Mt. Jackson could not travel. The Eagles, second in District L Class 3, will play New Market after a 7:30 p.m. girls game in Berryville Community Building Friday.

Berryville Clarke County High School Eagles Mt. Jackson Chester 8. Rockwell New Market Cagers

Twin Tilt Tonight In Armory City League Showdown

RC Cola girls meet National Fruit at 7 30 p m followed by RC boys versus Plumly Lumber at Winchester Armory in the Senior City Basketball League. New electric scoreboard expected for tonight. RC girls have one win and one loss or tie. National Fruit two losses. RC boys one win two losses. Plumly Lumber one win one loss.

RC Cola RC Boys Plumly Lumber Winchester Armory Charles L. Ajkin RC Girls National Fruit Plumly

USC selects Jessie Hill as football coach

The nationwide search for USC football coach ends on campus with Jessie Hill, USC head track coach and renowned all around athlete, named winner. He is expected to assume duties as the football coach, bringing his USC familiarity to the program.

Los Angeles University of Southern California USC Jessie Hill

Winchester Golf Duo To Play in Florida

Two Winchester golfers, Wilson O. Pugh a six time winner and Ralph C. Grimm a one time champion, prepared to travel to St. Augustine Florida for the 19th annual Championship of Golf Club Champions Tournament. A third player declined to accompany them. Pugh qualified among last year’s 32 at Ponce de Leon Golf Club in St Augustine. Before the February 1924 St Augustine event, the pair expect to play at Seminole Country Club in Sanford Florida with lone pro Arthur F. Olinger. The Sanford tournament runs February 13 to 17 as an elimination event.

St. Augustine Florida Wilson O. Pugh Winchester Golf Club Ralph Co. Grimm Pugh Grimm Ponce de Leor St Augustine Seminole Country Club Sanford Fla Arthur F Mus Olinger

Crossword Clues Cover A to E Across and Down

A themed set of crossword clues lists across and down entries with definitions and partial spellings. It includes hints for objects, actions, places, and terms such as confront strike with the hand and river arising from Babylonia, with several clues indicating abbreviations and foreign terms.

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