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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1957
Page
11
Speedway owner Kermit Batt presents a 50-lap Open Competition at Airport Speedway this Sunday. Both Modified and Sportsmen cars enter with unlimited cubic inches for a chance at the finest gold trophy. Class B cars join under a handicap for crowd appeal and close racing.
Fans expect a crowded track when the field hits 40 laps as 16 or more cars race. Six to ten Pennsylvania runners join Sportsmen to reach 16, opening the door for Modified and Class B heats. Five 10 lap heats start at 2 30 p m with a 1500 plus crowd likely and last week’s Class B 40 lap feature drew strong applause.
North Carolina coach Jim Tatum plans for Navy's aerial attack as the Tar Heels seek a winning season and a possible second straight victory. Navy, ranked sixth, brings Tom Forrestal at QB as UNC braces for a stern challenge at Chapel Hall and rest of ACC rivals prep for upcoming games.
Two local men enter cars in the 12th Revival Glidden Tour starting October 12 in Roanoke. David W. Plank enters a 1923 Ford touring car and John H. Jackson a 1924 Ford coupe. The eight day 526 mile event visits Charlottesville Williamsburg Jamestown Festival Washington D C and Hershey Pennsylvania.
Howard Johnson's bowling team led by Juanita Kelchner and Frances Sager posted 1589 in a three game set to sweep Farmers & Merchants National Bank, moving into a first place tie. Miller's Drug Store also strong with two wins, while Sarah Zane Fire Cd. slimmed past O'Sullivan Kidettes 1501 in a three-game sweep.
Visiting Douglass of Leesburg defeated Douglas 12-7 yesterday afternoon in a game decided in the final quarter. A 50 yard pass from Charlie Roberts to Har ry Chinn gave the visitors the lead in the third, and a 30 yard TD by Lawrence Curry plus a late miss by Douglas kept the score 12-7. Douglas fumbled crucial plays and failed to score in the final drive as time ran out. Next on the schedule is Covington here Friday at 2 pm.
Navy announced the Oyster Bowl game in Norfolk Virginia would proceed as planned with assurances that ticket holders will be seated without discrimination. Admiral Smedberg said ticket sales showed no racial restrictions and that 90 percent were sold by mail, making it difficult to determine buyers race or creed.
Boden posts a 418 season best with 135 127 and 156 as Model T edges DeSoto 448 446 in three tight games. Frankie Snapp leads DeSoto with 140 while Boden totals 418 for the men and Nancy Whitmire 112 helps Buick win two of three. Team scores show Model T 1297 De Soto 1266 Buick 1265 with Dodge and Oldsmobile close behind.
The Big Eight lead the AP poll as Oklahoma aims for a 42nd straight win after a 26-0 win over Pitt. Michigan State, Michigan, Minnesota, Duke, Texas A&M, Navy, Auburn, Iowa, Oregon State and others lineup with varying matchups this week.
Milwaukee defeats New York 4 to 2 in the second game as Shantz and Grimson door Crandall combine on the mound. Logan and Bauer homer for Milwaukee and New York. Attendance for the night reached 65 202 with total two game receipts near 840 612 dollars. Open date set for Oct 4 with third game at County Stadium.
Johnny Busso a 23 year old New Yorker and 2 1 favorite meets Ernie Sonny Boy Williams in a 10 round district bout at Capitol Arena. Williams a Washingtonian makes his television debut but Busso holds Sep 135 pound rankings and more pro experience. The NBC telecast from 10 p m EDT will air Friday night radio TV hookup.
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