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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1954

Page

4

Handley Thinclads to Enter Fort Hill Meet Tomorrow

Handley will enter its final athletic event of the 1953-54 school year at the Cumberland Track and Field Meet in Maryland. Handley’s lineup includes Dick Michael in pole vault and George Sempeles in sprint and field events, with entries across sprints, distance, hurdles, jumps, throws, and relays. Fort Hill hosts, with entrants from Bealle, Allegheny, Frederick, Martinsburg, and Handley.

Handley Thinclads Fort Hill Handley Cumberland Dick Michael George Sempeles Bealle Allegheny Frederick Martinsburg George Washington High GWHS Wilson Memorial Wilson Charlottesville Boppe Thompson D. Jackson Armstrong Grim Chamblin Hollis Hyatt and Wheatley Hyatt and Gordon Sempeles Fletcher Kellas Shendon Smith Tichael Michael Orndorff Hillyard

Mrs Grove Wins Putting Contest at Winchester Club

Mrs. Robert Grove won first in the Ladies Day putting contest at Winchester Golf Club on Tuesday. Mrs. M B Grove Jr and Mrs C L Riley tied for second, while Mrs Vincent Catarella and Mrs Thornton Bryarly tied for third. Luncheon followed.

Robert Grove Winchester Golf Club M. B. Grove, Jr C. L. Riley Vincent Catarella Thornton Bryarly

Major League Standings and Night Schedule

Cincinnati at Philadelphia 7 p m Valentine 3 2 vs Roberts 3 3 Milwaukee at Pittsburgh 7 30 p m Nichols 1 3 vs Purkey 1 2 Milwaukee 5 Brooklyn 1 New York Cincinnati 1 St Louis 13 Pittsburgh 5 Philadelphia 5 Chicago 4 AL WLs Pet GB Detroit 32 6 667 Chicago 16 9 640 Cleveland 13 10 .565 New York 13 10 .565 Philadelphia 9 12 409 Baltimore 8 12 400 Washington 3 Jet 5 5 Boston 6 1i 52 Tonight New York at Detroit 8 15 p m Morgan 2 0 vs Garvey 3 0 Boston at Baltimore 7 p m Henry 1 1 vs Pillette 2 2 Yesterday New York 5 Cleveland 4 Detroit 4 Washington 2 Chicago 1 Boston 0

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

Keratolytic T-4-L Ad Promises Fast Fungus Relief

An advertisement for T-4-L keratolytic fungicide claims fast relief from athlete's foot. It promises skin like a baby's, exposure of buried fungi, and contact kill within one hour with a 40 cent price refund if not satisfied. Available today at Boyd's Drug Store.

Boyd's Drug Store

Little League Registration Open in Winchester This Saturday

Registration for the 1954 Little League season will be held Saturday from 9 to 11 am at the V F W Headquarters East Piccadilly Street. Boys ages eight to twelve in Winchester and Frederick County may join. league age is as of August 1. Two leagues form the schedule with 18 games and a World Series at season end.

East Piccadilly Street Winchester Frederick County Kiwanis Club Lions Club Rotary Club Exchange Club B & M Chevrolet Valley News Dr. Pepper Workingman’'s All Stars Williamsport Front Royal

Funds Requested for Atomic Engine Research Facility

The Air Force asked Congress for 5.75 million dollars to build a joint USAF and AEC research, development, and test facility for atomic aircraft engines in the Hartford area operated by Pratt & Whitney. The effort, supported by Gen. Nathan Twining, reflects progress and security needs in atomic propulsion research.

New York Air Force Congress Aviation Week McGraw-Hill Usaf Atomic Energy Commission Hartford, Conn Pratt & Whitney Aircraft Division United Aircraft Corporation AEC USAF Nathan Twining P & WA Pratt & Whitney East Hartford

Drivers Apologize Personally After Bus Altercations

New York report says California transit rules require bus drivers to visit affected passengers to offer apologies. If未 do so the incident goes on the driver’s record. Drivers who comply often improve relations, with some passengers declining disciplinary action. One instance even mentions a $5 Christmas token from a polite woman passenger.

New York California McGraw - Hill

Headquarters of Saclant Command Located at Norfolk

The Saclant headquarters sits at Norfolk Virginia where the 14 NATO flags are displayed and the Saclant flag flies 24 hours a day confirming its role as Supreme Allied Commander Atlantic.

Saclant North Atlantic Treaty Organization J. McK. A Norfolk NATO Supreme Allied Commander Atlantic

Cavaliers and Gobblers tied for Big Six lead in baseball

Virginia and Virginia Tech shared the top spot at 5-2 in the Big Six as rain threatened. Virginia beat VMI 7-3 behind a five run first inning. Tech faced Washington and Lee in an afternoon game. Randolph Macon beat Hampden Sydney 10-7. Richmond split with George Washington, and Emory and Henry beat King College while Lynchburg defeated Bridgewater.

Richmond Virginia Cavaliers Virginia Tech Tech Washington and Lee Lexington Virginia Military Institute Davey Crockett Joe Forys Cavalier Randolph Macon Yellow Jackets Hampden- Sydney Tigers Nick Waitman Ronnie Belton Hampden-Sydney Spiders George Washington Colonials John Davenport Emory and Henry King College Lynchburg Bridgewater

Joe Louis Looks Bad in Win Over Coley Wallace

Wallace, aiming for the heavyweight title, faces a long road after a split decision loss to Bill Gilliam in a televised bout. He appeared dazed by his light punching foe and only briefly roughed him in two rounds.

Joe Louis Coley Wallace Washington Rocky Marciano Wallace Bill Gilliam Gilliam

Buffer zone width in Korea armistice of 1953

The buffer zone between North and South Korea is 2 1 2 miles wide and runs along the battle front line as of the truce. Troops from each side withdrew 1 1 4 miles. The zone contains many hills and ridges from the final two years of the Korean War.

North South Korea

Ammunition Against Critics Ex-Yankee Hurlers Now Starring With Other Major League Clubs

Ex-Yankee right handers Lew Burdette and Don Johnson, once part of the Yankees, have blossomed with Milwaukee and Chicago respectively. Burdette beat Brooklyn 5 1, Johnson allowed two hits in a 1 0 White Sox win over Boston. Detroit widened its AL lead with a 4 2 win over Washington as the Yankees beat Cleveland 5 4. Phillies moved to NL top after a 5 4 win over Chicago. New York beat Cincinnati 2 1 and St Louis routed Pittsburgh 13 5. Ted Gray notched his first complete game and Johnny Sain saved Lopat in a 5 straight Tigers win. Burdette’s five win season and Johnson’s 3 1 mark highlight former Yanks turning successful elsewhere.

Ben Phlegar New York Yankees Lew Burdette Don Johnson Yankee Burdette Milwaukee Brooklyn Dodgers Johnson Chicago White Sox Boston Yankees New York Duane Pillette Baltimore Jim Delsing Detroit George Stirnweiss St. Louis Browns Joe Ostrowski Tom Ferrick Leo Thomas Yanks Braves Johnny Sain Washington Browns Senators Toronto White Sox Tigers Cleveland Philadelphia Brooklyn Phils Chicago Cincinnati St. Louis Pittsburgh Ted Gray Jim Busby Indians Eddie Lopat Lopat

Campanella Out Two Months After Wrist Surgery

Brooklyn Dodgers catcher Roy Campanella revealed he would not have agreed to the operation if he knew it would bench him for two months. The 1953 Golden Glove MVP had a bone splinter removed from his left wrist on May 3 and said he expects to return after the All Star game on July 13.

Brooklyny Roy Campanella Campanella Brooklyn Dodger

Agencies Included in New Department of Health Education and Welfare

The Social Security Administration, the Public Health Service, the Food and Drug Administration, the Office of Education, and the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation. The latter aids states in placing disabled individuals including the blind in employment.

Department of Health, Education and Welfare Social Security Administration Public Health Service Food and Drug Administration Office of Education Office of Vocational Rehabilitation

Baseball Leaders Mixed For AL NL Titles And Pitching Feats

The top batting leaders include Avila of Cleveland at .370 with 34 hits and 19 runs, while Musial of St. Louis leads overall with 376 batting average and 31 runs. On pitching, Gromek and Lopat share 5-0 records with 1.000 ERAs, and Haddix leads strikeouts with 35. Jenson Kaline and Bruton pace steals, and Sauer Kluszewski Musial top the home run list with five.

Avila Cleveland Rosen McDougald New York Minoso Chicago Berra Sievers Washington Jenson Boston Kaline Detroit Gromek Lopat Turley Baltimore Pierce Jabonski St. Louis Snider Brooklyn Mays Sauer Kluszewski Cincinnati Musial Bruton Milwaukee Padres Raschi Haddix

Doubles Singles and Mixed Doubles Bowling Notes

Doubles and singles events are listed with mixed doubles allowed at any time for play. The flexible format enables participants to bowl in any order, accommodating varied schedules and partnerships.

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