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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 06, 1950

Page

7

Health Center Ladies Open Bowling With Tight Matches

Betty Miller led the Health Center Girls Afternoon League with a 110 score as Ben Davis edged Black Twigs in three straight games. Margie Grim added 95, Nan cy Jones 104 for the losers, while King David topped Delicious three straight games. Bailey's Market surged in the Ladies Commercial League, sweeping Jewel Box to take the first-half lead as Ann McKee rolled 125 in a standout game.

N Spy Ben Davis King David Grimes Golden Wines Black Twigs Delicious Betty Miller Jonne Jones Margaret Dunn Jackkie Jones Martha Smith Northern Spy Health Center Girl’s Health Center Margie Grim Nancy Jones Jackie Jones Margaret Age Pauline Smith Ladies Commercial League Bailey's Newberry’s O'Sullivan Sarah Zane Fire Co Bailey’s Newberry Bailey’s Market Girls Jewel Box Bailey's Market Ann McKee Mrs. McKee Virginia Leach Dorothy Bloom van Woolen Gladys Curl Ruth Dick C. L. Ritter Alice Lake Nurses Conie Ryan Sarah Zane E Co Evelyn Stotler Firefighters

Phillies Second Fails Sink Series Bid in Game Two

The Phillies stranded five on base and failed to deliver timely hits as Mike Goliat, key to their rallies, went 0 for 2 with a strikeout and a double play ending Hamner’s third-inning tripled inning. The Yankees clamped down after Vandergrift star power faded.

Hugh Fullerton, JR New York Phillies Mike Goliat Mike Vandergrift Yankee Gran Hamner Andy Seminick Hamner Phils

Critics Spar Over Managers Choices In Opening Series

Journal notes critics pressed Seminick on Bobby Brown pickoffs and Eddie Sawyer on Dick Sisler bunt strategy. Sisler tied up by infield and DiMaggio homer echoes past pennant heroics. Joe Brown plays risky Chausa play, Hamner double, save for Hamner triple, and Reds boss Rickey plans for Philadelphia games from Maryland farm.

Seminick Bobby Brown Eddie Sawyer Dick Sisler Richie Ashburn Sisler Joe DiMaggio Joe Hamner

Assam Earthquake of 1897 Devastated Vast Region

An 1897 earthquake in Assam India caused widespread destruction across a region larger than Massachusetts impacting towns and landscapes with lasting effects on local communities and infrastructure.

Assam India Massachusetts

Swami Says So Prophet Hides Behind Moon But Makes Guesses

A humorous sports column lists college football picks for the weekend. Harold Claassen notes last week's 58 of 75 winners and provides predicted outcomes for Notre Dame, California, Maryland, Tennessee, Penn State, Oklahoma, Dartmouth, UCLA, Missouri, Florida, TCU, Texas Christian, Georgia, North Carolina, and quick quips for East and Southwest regions.

Harold Claassen New York Notre Dame Purdue North Carolina Texas Pennsylvania California Virginia Maryland Spartans Michigan Tennessee Duke Penn State Army Pollock Pollard Oklahoma Leon Heath Dartmouth John Clayton Michan UCLA Washington Huskies Southern Methodist Missouri Texans Florida Georgia Tech Bob Woodruff Baylor Christian Arkansas TCU Texas Chrisan Georgia Boston University Duquesne Bucknell Lehigh Brown Holy Cross Colgate

Three Schools Here In Week End Tiffs

A busy weekend for local football with James Wood at Orange tonight at 8 30 p m Berryville hosts Shepherdstown at 2 30 p m today and Handley meets Lexington in the Handley Bowl tomorrow at 2 p m Coach Hunter J Maddox notes focus on defense against passes and tweaks to the offense. Starting lineup includes William Higgs 81 LE 150 and John Kaknis 56 LT 187.

James Wood Orange Berryvile High School Shepherdstown High Shepherdstown W. Va Handley Judges Lexington High Hunter J. Maddox Maddex William Higgs John Kaknis

College football conference picks cross regions

Forest defeats Boston College in the matchup. Midwest games include Illinois over Wisconsin, Iowa over Indiana, Kansas over Colorado, Marquette over Kansas State, Minnesota over Nebraska, and Ohio State over Pittsburgh. Far West games see Oregon over Montana, Santa Clara over San Jose, Southern California over Washington State, Stanford over Oregon State, and Utah over Brigham Young.

Co-captains Named as Ronald Wilson and James Lawrence

Ronald Wilson and James Lawrence have been elected team co-captains for the season. Lawrence is nursing an injury and will not be able to play in tomorrow's game.

Carlin Smith Ronald Wilson Robert Lake William Gouchenour Harry Shendon Robert Royston Garland Clark Melvin Atkins Jimmy Blackburn James Lawrence Lawrence

Standards Endorse Asphalt Tile Tanking for Safe Industrial Floors

The U.S. Bureau of Standards designates asphalt tile Tanking as a safe industrial flooring option. The surface is described as slip resistant and yeast conductive, noting improved safety for workers in industrial environments.

U.S. Bureau of Standards

Fighting Results Snapshots From Multiple Cities

In Brooklyn Don Williams and Mike Koballa fought to a ten round draw. In Portland Bob Stecher outpointed Mike Gillo over ten rounds. In Fall River Ji Taylor edged Anglee in a ten round bout. Mustard noted as a frequent participant in early mat history.

Associated Press Brooklyn Eastern Parkway Arena Don Williams Worcester Mass Mike Koballa Pittsburgh Portland Bob Stecher Mike Gillo New Haven Conn Ein

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