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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 02, 1946

Page

3

Princeton Bicentennial Era Tigers Start 77th Intercollegiate Season

Princeton University opens its 77th intercollegiate season amid bicentennial celebrations. The squad reflects academic leadership more than gridiron heritage, and coach Charlie Caldwell remains cautiously optimistic comparing this year to 1945. The piece notes Ivy League football's usual uncertainties and mentions the All-America Football Conference in New York coverage.

Princeton N. J Princeton University Tigers Charlie Caldwell

Motley Leads NFL Rushing As Albert Passes In SF Comeback

Marion Motley, star Cleveland fullback, moved into first in rushing with 254 yards on 33 carries. Frankie Albert of San Francisco tops passing with 30 completions in 48 attempts, while Urban “Spec” Sanders of New York leads total offense with 453 rushing yards and 211 passing yards.

Marion Motley Cleveland Frankie Albert San Francisco Urban “Spec” Sanders New York

Tucker Powers Army T Formation on Hudson Banks

West Point cadets praise Arnold Tucker as the most underrated back in the country behind Glenn Davis and Doc Blanchard. The 22-year-old first classman from Miami Florida is key to Red Blaik’s T formation, anchoring defense and offense for Army.

West Point N. Y the Hudson Arnold Tucker Glenn Davis Doc Blanchard Army Tucker Miami Fila Red Blaik

Harvard Hopeful Drvaric May Play Against Tufts Saturday

Harvard backer optimism centers on Emil Drvaric, the standout guard prospect who was injured in practice. He ran signal drills yesterday but remained out for the varsity freshman game, as Tufts looms next.

Harvard Cambridge Mass Emil Drvaric Tufts Drvaric

Kansas Undefeated Faces Shock Test by Wichita State

The University of Kansas, undefeated in the Big Six, prepares for a tough test at Lawrence on Saturday as Wichita University shocks the Jayhawks with a potential rough game. Wisconsin opens Big Nine play against Northwestern after wins over Marquette and California, with schedule notes including Indiana at Minnesota, Purdue at Illinois, and Iowa at Michigan.

Kansas U Kansas City University of Kansas Lawrence George Sauer Jayhawkers Texas Christian University Denver University Wichhita University Kansas Stadium Chicago Wisconsin Badgers Northwestern Marquette California Big Nine Ohio State Buckeyes Los Angeles Southern California Indiana Minnesota Purdue

Giants Dominate Yanks 17-0 in NFL Opener at Braves Field

The Boston Yanks were shut out 17-0 by the New York Giants before 16 500 fans at Braves Field. Ken Strong starred for New York, scoring five points including two extra points and a 36 yard field goal in the second period.

Boston Yanks Boston New York Giants Braves Field Ken Strong

Boxing results from Brooklyn and Philadelphia bouts

Fights last night in Brooklyn at Broadway Arena featured George Kochan from Akron defeating Joe Redick of Patterson NJ on points. In Philadelphia Doug Ratford from New York outpointed Penheatum of Philadelphia. Manchester NH saw Mad Anthony Jones of Boston stop Tommy Bland from Toronto. Albany NY card listed Willie Pep against Paul not completed.

Brooklyn Broadway George Kochan Akron Joe Redick Paterson N. J Philadelphia Doug Ratford New York Penheatum Philadelpha Manchester N. H Anthony Jones Boston Tommy Bland Toronto Albany N. Y Willie Pep-Paul

Tennis stars lead coast championships second round

Top players led by National Champion Jack Kramer and Tom Brown reached the Pacific coast championships second round in San Francisco. Kramer defeated Gordon Harrison 6 1 6 2 and Brown routed Bob Welch 6 0 6 0. Derek Barton fell to George Eaeler 6 3.

Ie Jackson New York Park Arena Johnny Colan Tony Musto Chicago Columbus Willie Russell K. O Eddie Perry Saginaw Mich Detroit Mike Birskovich Niles Billy Bengal Bengal Oklahoma City Eddie Ownby Gainesville Tex Georgie Murphy Jersey City Sally Zalter Montreal Vice Fratello Hackensack N. J Seattle Harry “Kid” Matthews Emmett Idaho George ‘Honey Boy” Evans Oakland Calif Drew San Francisco Jack Kramer Los Angeles Tom Brown Kramer Gordon Harrison Berkeley Brown Bob Welch Derik Barton England George Eaeler San Jose

Gainesboro News Highlights Local Visits and Youth Fellowship

Miss Jane Fout returns to Bridgewater College after summer at Gainesboro home. Carlton Ramey family visited John Hoover in Chambersville. Clarendon Ruble visited Donnie Ramey. Gainesboro Youth Fellowship elected new officers led by Roxanne Rogers. Boyd Linaburg family of Arlington stayed with Lina ure Ruble's parents. Kenneth Loy and Frank Drandwire from Glen Burnie Md were guests at Clifton Loy's home. Linwood Loy, formerly of Gainesboro, now Utica N Y, receives congratulations.

Gainesboro Jane Fout Bridgewater College Carlton Ramey John Hoover Chambersville Clarendon Ruble Donnie Ramey Janet Owens Roxanne Rogers Boyd Linaburg Arlington Linabure Lawrence Ruble Kenneth Loy Prank Drandwire Glen Burnie Clifton Loy Linwood Loy Utica N. Y

Radio schedule incomplete with program listings and times

A rundown of late afternoon and evening radio programs with network and station notes. Entries include show titles such as Front Page Farrell, News Report, Superman repeats, Jack Armstrong, The Lone Ranger, Mr. and Mrs. North, Duffy's Tavern, and The Frank Morgan Comedy.

Farrell Nabe Cba Tennessee Jed Abe Tom Mix Mbs Buck Rogers Mbs West Abe Uincy Howe Cbs Kiernan Abc-East Hep Harrigan Dick Tracy Mbs-West Jack Armstrong Lowell Thomas Nbc World News Allen Prescott Nbe Cbn Ews Ahbe Fulton Lewis, Jr Jack Smith Raymond Swing Goaslaenta Carolyn Glilbert Abe Warnow Basic Dancing Music Mbs Bank Kalténbern N Bil Brandt Mr. and Mrs. North Abe Jack Carson Dbs Lum Abner F H. LaGuardia Great Gildersleeve Abe Jean Hersholt Christian Cbbs Duffy’s Tavern Ed Gardner Abe Frank Sinatra Abe Gabriel Heatter Abe Dinah Shore Abc Abc News Cbs & Abe

Rainfall Averages By Month 33-Year Record

Present rainfall for 24 hours ending 7 a m is none with October to date none. Average annual rainfall over 33 years is 36.49 inches. Monthly averages from 1913 to 1945 show varied totals with January 2.49 inches to December 3.46 inches. Statistics courtesy of the Winchester Research Laboratory.

Winchester Research Laboratory

Birth notices and social visits in Winchester area

Miss Velda DeHaven welcomed a daughter. Velda DeHaven visited Marlene Ruble last Sunday. Virgil DeHaven and his wife visited W. O. Kirk near Winchester last Sunday afternoon. Lela Ruble spent Friday with her sister Lela Light.

Velda DeHaven Marlene Ruble Virgil DeHaven W. O. Kirk Winchester Lela Ruble Lela Light

Oliver Brooks Held on Breaking and Entering Charge

Oliver Brooks a 51 year old colored resident of 27 E Pall Mall Street was ordered held for the grand jury on a breaking and entering charge against the B S Poultry slaughter house with intent to commit larceny. He admitted guilt at arraignment before Judge John Rice and claimed intoxication as his excuse. The alleged act occurred at about 1140 p m September 28.

Oliver Brooks E. Pall Mall Street B & S Poultry William Swimley John Rice Brooks

When Amendments To Railroad Retirement Act Take Effect

Unemployment benefits start immediately. Survivor, disability benefits, minimum annuities and the new retirement tax rate begin January 1, 1947. Sickness benefits commence July 1, 1947.

Crossword Clue Grid From The Daily Puzzle Page

Readable crossword clues for across and down entries list definitions and wordplay bits. The item surveys many common terms such as objects wander arid and other thematic connections across a dense grid of abbreviations and language clues.

Shenandoah Valley Editors Note on Growth and Heritage

The Shenandoah Valley editors urge unity in a financial campaign to invest time and money in advertising and expansion. They raise pride in heritage including figures like Jefferson, Washington, and Lee, and call for bold action to ensure greater progress and prosperity for present and future residents.

Shenandoah Valley, Inc Shenandoah Valley America Alexander Spottswood Daniel Boone Thomas Jefferson George Washington Robert E. Lee Stonewall Jacson Sam Houston Woodrow Wilson

Sales Directory October auction at Star Tannery Poultry Co

Real estate sale listed by Ellsworth Dodson as administrator for Star Tannery Poultry Co of Star Tannery Virginia scheduled for October 5 at 2 p.m. The notice names the administrator and property type.

Star Tannery Poultry Co Star Tannery Ellsworth Dodson

8S Motif on Chimneys And Fat-Tailed Sheep Facts

The 8S symbol on chimneys once held a practical purpose as the washer at ends of front rods used to bolt chimneys to the house. In Africa and Asia a fat tailed sheep weighs 50 to 80 pounds with tail fat prized as a delicacy and boards mounted to allow tail movement without injury.

Africa Asia

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