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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1958
Page
8
Sidney James McCormick, 25, a former boxer, received 85 years in prison after a spree that killed Alma Walton Davis and wounded Beverly Jean McCormick and Alma Davis Powell, with 10 year terms for burglary and robbery running consecutively. The judge noted the break in at Davis home and a flight to near Parkersburg, West Virginia.
A dog was found abandoned on a roof in Winooski Vermont causing concern for residents. Local authorities are investigating with no immediate injuries reported.
The Shawnee Bowmen of the Isaac Walton League host their season opener and a first shoot on the new field course at Isaac Walton Park this Sunday. It doubles as a qualifying event for the Snag Sargent Handicap Trophy with summer handicap competition to determine the trophy holder after three wins. Participants should register their W.E.A. average at Snag's before month end. Jake Skyles won the archer class and Ralph DuBruler the X-B in Woodsboro Maryland last Saturday night.
A juvenile owner was traced for involvement in a mill building incident with a dog linked to the youth. The youth and two companions face charges for a series of thefts and vandalism acts.
More than 100 laps of feature racing plus 1350 dollars in guaranteed purses headline the Winchester Airport Speedway card on Sunday. Forty two cars set a local record and return for a 2 30 p m flag as Tommy Irwin leads a field including Bill Nally Al Grinnin Smoky Stover and Staunton rivals. Track Manager Charlie Armel calls it one of the finest racing programs.
Pimlico prepares for the 82nd Preakness with a projected 12 to 13 starters led by Tim Tam and Talent Show. Jewel's Reward Lib erty Ruler Lincoln Road Noureddin Gone Fishin Plion Michore Chance It Tony Martins Bullah and others contest the mile and three sixteenths race. Weather looks fair and mild with a large Pimlico crowd anticipated and CBS coverage arranged 4 30 to 5 p m est.
Boston Celtics schedule an off season workout in Cambridge to review top draft picks Ben Swain from Texas Southern and Jim Smith of Steubenville Ohio College. Red Auerbach will coach the session for the Eastern Division champions.
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In White Sulphur Springs West Virginia Ben Hogan and Sam Snead led the first round of a 72 hole event while young Stan Moses and Gary Player trailed by one stroke in a field of 53 professionals. Hogan and Moses posted 65 while Snead and Player shot 66 as the pace setters.
Police and a physician rushed to Dean Byrd's residence after a call claiming he had a heart attack. Byrd denied illness at the scene and said he felt fine. Hours later he was transported to the hospital due to a heart attack.
World famous Jole Chitwood auto thrill show comes to Winchester Airport Speedway for one performance. A parade forms at 3:30 p.m. from B and M Chevrolet, travels through Loudount Cork Cameron Piccadilly Braddock before reaching the speedway. The caravan is led by the Reuss Drum and Bugle Corps for an 8:30 p.m. 22-event stunt card.
Let your child stay with us on the farm while you are on vacation this summer. Swimming fishing baseball and outdoor activities are offered with a home like atmosphere. Children accepted by the month week or weekend. References exchanged. Mr and Mrs James P Reardon Jr Rt 1 Winchester Va Phone Boyce 268 W.
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