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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1950

Page

5

Army Clings to Post As Top College Team

Sports Roundup notes USC guard Paul Mc Murtry facing Navy linked foes and mentions other college players in film cameos. It references Miss America pageant crowds, Green Bay bakery ads, and spring fishing by Cardinals stars, ending with a quip about miles per gallon.

Army New York Paul McMurtry USC Guard America Navy Rio Hondo High School Texas Uss Nevada USC Hal Hatfield al Baldock Mercer Barnes Wilbur Robertson U. of Virginia Colgate W. Darden Board of Visitors Honolulu Beau Jack Frank Fernandez Oakland Calif John L. Davis Mobile Ala Ladd Stadium Vanderbilt Green Bay Wisconsin Jagger Earp

Notre Dame Falls From Top Ten In Ten Years

Army remains No 1 with 2 427 points as Notre Dame plunges from 10th to 11th after beating Tulsa 13 9. Purdue tumbles after loss to Miami Ohio, while Oklahoma and Kentucky rise with strong showings.

Notre Dame Joe Reichler New York Army Michigan West Fighting Irish Skein Purdue Tulane Oklahoma Southern Methodist Texas Sooners Mustangs Oklahoma A & M Kentucky California Stanford Maryland Ohio State Washington Boilermakers Miami University Florida Methodist Clemson Vanderbilt Miami of Rice Wisconsin Cornell Tennessee Wake Forest Northwestern

Eyes of the common housefly

The housefly has large compound eyes that cover most of the head. They are made of thousands of facets that look like tiny jewels. The facets allow the fly to see in many directions at once and detect movement quickly.

Flow of Talent To Majors Is Over

Flow of minor league talent to the majors is paused until December 7 minor league meetings. The December 4-5 draft will set rosters, with Yankees Dodgers and Indians agreeing late deals. Yankees promote eight players including Fenton Mole and Jim Brideweiser. Dodgers gain Bill Sharman Don Thompson Dick Williams Ray Moore. Indians acquire Ortes Minoso from San Diego affiliate after a .329 average with 20 homers 40 doubles and 115 RBIs.

Ralph Roden New York New York Yankees Dodgers Cleveland Indians Yanks Brooklyn Cleveland Hugh Radcliffe Dick Carr Fenton Mole Clint Courtney Lou Berbert Jim Brideweiser Jerry Snyder Art Schult Binghamton Radcliffe Carr Snyder Kansas City Courtney Beaumont Brideweiser Berbert Bill Sharman Don Thompson Dick Williams Ray Moore Sharman University of Southern California Elmira Thompson St. Louis Cardinals Boston Red Sox Boston Brave Chain Montreal Williams Moore Fort Worth Indians Ortes Minoso San Diego Pacific Coast Minoso San Diego

Charlie Justice signs with the Redskins after pro wait

Charlie Justice joined the Washington Redskins signing a three year contract in a ceremony with George Preston Marshall and Herman Ball present. Ball announced Justice will debut against the Chicago Cardinals next Sunday.

Washington Charlie Choo-Choo

Magdziak shifts to passer as William and Mary plans Virginia Tech clash

Ed Magdziak, 28 passes in recent games, runs and passes for William and Mary as injuries thin backfield. Virginia Tech game looms after coach McNeish resignation. Washington and Lee prep Davidson after loss. Cavaliers face VMI homecoming with Osisek hurt and operation planned.

Richmond Ed Magdziak William and Mary Magdziak Wake Forest Michigan State Dickie Lewis Mioduszewski Paul Yewcic Lewis Yewcic Virginia Tech Tech Gobblers Robert C Bob) McNeish McNeish Allen Learned Washington and Lee Generals Virginia Cavaliers Davidson Steve Osisek Washington and Lee Osisek Virginia Military Institute Charlottesville VMI Tom Nugent Lexington Texas Aggies Nugent Charles Dininger Ted Mariani George Robinson George Chumbley Tommy Birge Freddie Anson George Ripley Johnny Portasik Bill Leck Bob Leighty University of Richmond Spiders Duke Johnny Thomas Ralph Shoemaker West Virginia Hampden-Sydney Newport News Washington College Randolph-Macon Bridge

Bowling Brakeback League Scores and Highlights

Teddy Hepner sparked Team No. 8 to a 462 season high with a 150 game as Team No. 8 defeated Team No. 3 462 to 458. Riley Loy added 145 for Team No. 3 in a close win attempt while Gordon Teeple led Team No. 7 with 126 in three narrow victories over Team No. 1. Snow White Grill toppled GAA No. 1 in Evening Star Ladies action with Dorothy Burke 119 and Elizabeth Jasper 110 leading the way, as Snow White Grill won the final game 479 to 456.

Teddy Hepner Riley Loy Hepner Gordon Teeple Earl Bailey Bill Baker No. U Snow White Grill Girls GAA No. 1 Snow White Grill Dorothy Burke Elizabeth Jasper Virginia Me

Charles to Fight Barone in Cincinnati November 28

Ezzard Charles will challenge Nicky Barone for a heavyweight title in Cincinnati on November 28. Promoter Sam Becker forecasts receipts around $100,000 with venue prices from $2.50 to $15. Barone, a Syracuse native ranked sixth among light heavyweights, is praised for a stiff right hand but limited experience. Charles previously claimed the NBA title in 1949 by beating Jersey Joe Walcott.

New York Charles Wl Resta Barone Syracuse N. Y Sam Becker Cincinnati Garden

Fights Last Night Highlights From Associated Press

Boxing results from several cities summary Sugar Ray Leonard stopped Joe Rindone in Boston. Roc Graziano knocked out Pete Mead in Milwaukee Truman. Bobby Bell outpointed Jimmy Rooney in New Haven. Billy Creech outpointed Carmen Iacobucci in Chicago.

Associated Press Boston Sugar Ray Ee Joe Rindone Milwaukee Roc Graziano Pete Mead Truman Ark New Haven Conn Bobby Bell Youngstown Jimmy Rooney Bridgeport Chicago Billy Creech Carmen Iacobucci Cincinnati

Cincinnati History Marks Charles First Appearance After Victory

Cincinnati history notes Charles makes his first appearance before the people since defeating Alcot t in a notable early event.

Cincinnati Charles Alcott

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