Rampaging Indians Crush Virginia Tech in 49-0 rout
In a standout statement game, the William and Mary Indians overwhelmed Virginia Tech 49-0 at Cary Stadium. The Indians dominated with bruising defense and strong running to derail the Gobblers.
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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1946
Page
3
In a standout statement game, the William and Mary Indians overwhelmed Virginia Tech 49-0 at Cary Stadium. The Indians dominated with bruising defense and strong running to derail the Gobblers.
Miss Agnes V Shirley Home Demonstration Agent releases week of October 14 to 19 with meetings at various homes and offices. Events include All Star Initiation Committee at the Court House Office October 14 and furniture refinishing demonstration with Mrs Thomas Rosenberger October 17.
Chicago grains showed a steady undertone at the open on Oct 14 with light volume as traders awaited presidential action in the meat situation. Wheat prices ranged from Jan at 2.07 1 4 to Mar at 2.02 1 2 and May at 1.98 1 4. Corn opened Jan 1.45 1 8 to 1.44 7 8, Mar 1.40 1 2, May 1.39 to 1 39 1 8. Oats opened Nov 85 5 8, Dec 76 1 2 to 3 4, May 74 5 8 to 1 2.
Market data from Baltimore and Chicago livestock markets dated Oct 14 shows robust demand in cattle hogs and sheep. Prices span stocker feeder steers 17.75 to 20.50, hogs at ceiling 16.50, lambs 21.50 top, with calves and canners also active across multiple classes.
New York stock activity shows scattered gains and losses with many leaders dipping or holding steady after a busy open. Investors await the President's address and expect a possible technical correction while decontrol hopes offer a fallback. Godyear advances on a boosted dividend. several majors including U S Steel and General Motors lag amid mixed bond activity.
The Philadelphia G I Taxicab Association began a 100-mile march to the State Capitol with about 100 members in 25 cars and a sound truck. President Louis Israel said they will seek a hearing with the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission on their franchise application and may camp on statehouse grounds if the decision is delayed.
A Minneapolis market offered 10 000 pounds of buffalo meat at 75 cents to a dollar per pound on a first come, first served basis. Police detail was requested to manage crowds of housewives, with more than 5 000 potential buyers at the main store and a smaller crowd at a branch. The meat came from 33 buffalo from Charles A Ward’s private herd.
Eight state records and 17 open records were broken at the A A U Weightlifting Meet held Saturday evening at the Winchester Armory. James Strosnider and John Orndorff led Winchester with multiple state records and Strosnider won the heavyweight class lifting 300 pounds overhead. Apollo A C of Norfolk won the state team trophy. Washington D C took the open team trophy.
John Dulin of Washington served as announcer and master of ceremonies at the event. Guests included Dick Badell and Jack Elliott of York, Pa.
The Winchester Brown Bombers defeated Culpeper Dragons 33 to 6 yesterday afternoon before a large crowd. Ford Walker ran 15 yards for the opening touchdown, J Long added the extra point, and Warren and Walker scored in the third period as Meyers and Jackson supplied the final points. The Dragons managed a single rushing touchdown in the last period, and next Sunday the Bombers host undefeated Hagerstown Legionnaires.
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