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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1956

Page

12

Allen, Strawderman Duel for Brake Back Bowling Title

Elmer Allen won by one pin over Ben Strawderman with 384 to 383 in the Annual Brake Back Bowling Handicap at Health Center Alleys Friday. Allen totaled 89 130 111 with 54 handicap for the trophy and $15. Strawderman had 114 105 113 plus 51 for $12. Turk Wingfield led scratch with 380 total and $11, Richard Boxwell finished fourth with 379 for $10, Allen Bowman fifth with 374 for $9, 32 entrants shared remaining awards up to $4.

Elmer Allen Ben Strawderman Health Center Allen Strawderman Turk Wingfield Richard Boxwell Allen Bowman

Buncutter Tire vs Cafeteria Bowl for 1955-56 A League Title

The Buncutter Tire Co and Cafeteria clash in a five game total pinfall test tonight at 7 for the A League championship. The two clubs met last year with Buncutter taking a thrilling high scoring decision.

Buncutter Tire Co Brakeshoe Cafeteria Buncuttermen

VPI Ends GW's 7-Game Streak In Big Six Split

In Richmond the Spiders and Tech split a two day set amid rainouts. Washington and Lee hosts Richmond before a move to VMI. A 9-4 Tech win followed by 5-4 GW loss. Tech's win ends GW's seven game streak and shapes Big Six race.

VPI Richmond Lexington Spiders Washington and Lee Virginia Military Institute

Zuverink Tops AL Relievers for Orioles in Tight Season

Orioles relief ace George Zuverink has成为 the No 1 AL reliever, saving six games and winning two in 12 of Baltimore’s 20 outings. The 29 year old righty, who bounced around Cleveland Cincinnati and Detroit and even semipro after his minors start, earned a 4-3 victory over Detroit lifting Baltimore to sixth. His 1.50 ERA followed a tense bullpen stint in a doubleheader sweep.

George Zuverink Baltimore Orioles Cleveland Cincinnati Detroit Baltimore Birds Zaverink Tiger Brewer Wiffs Tom Brewer Boston Milwaukkee Bob Buhl Brooklyn Braves St. Louis Lindy McDaniel Gordon Jones Jackie Collum New York Giants Zuverik Tigers Bill Wight Zuverink Harvey Kuenn al Aber Hal Smith

Major League Prel tte results and schedule update

Yesterday results include Boston 5 Cleveland 1 and Baltimore City at Washington postponed by rain. Wednesday games feature Detroit Washington at 7, Kansas City Baltimore at 7, Cleveland New York at 1, Chicago Boston at 1, Milwaukee Brooklyn 1, St. Louis New York 3, New York Cincinnati 8, Pittsburgh Milwaukee at 9, Brooklyn Chicago 1 30, Philadelphia St. Louis at 8.

Boston Cleveland Baltimore City Washington Detroit Kansas City Baltimore New York Chicago Milwaukee Brooklyn St. Louis Cincinnati Pittsburgh Philadelphia Brooklyn New York

Garvin Walter Jr Wins University Scholarship

Garvin Walter Jr son of Mr Walter of 330 E Piccadilly Sr has won a one year scholarship to the University of Virginia He is among 124 Virginia high school graduates in June to receive UVA scholarships nominated by Handley High School principal Garland R Quarles M Howard Bryant UVA director of student aid and placement announced the awards.

Garvin Walter, Jr Walter E. Piccadilly Sr University of Virginia Young Walter Virginia Garland RR. Quarles Handley High School M. Howard Bryant Scho

Virginia Scholarships Awarded Across State Districts

Scholarships have been granted to top graduates from high schools statewide. Nominees were selected by school principals and interviewed by alumni committees in each of Virginia's congressional districts.

Virginia

James Wood Hosts Musselman in Col Webb Diamond Showdown

James Wood will entertain Musselman's Applemen on the Colonels' diamond tonight at 7:30. The game was postponed from last night due to threatening weather.

James Wood Musselman’s Applemen

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