Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Winchester Evening Star in Winchester, Virginia

We have 3,124,248 pages in Virginia

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 15 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1961

Page

8

Duckpin and Duckpin Doubleheaders Highlight League Night

Artie Kiracofe led with a 452 set in major doubles at Health Center Lanes while Dill Crisman and Ginn posted 788 and 419 in 400 plus series. Wallace Dill struck 422 and 788 with Sonny Crisman as Eugene Funkhouser Ginn won twice. Sears and Novick teams posted high totals and close matches across multiple lanes.

Artie Kiracofe Health Center Artie Carter Spaid Wallace Dill Sonny Crisman Harold Buckner Mickey McDonald Dill Crisman McDonald Buckner Briscoe Ginn Eugene Funkhouser-Ginn Frank Cooper Charles Minghini Minghini Cooper

Mitchell Tagged by U S Army Cuts Browns Running Du o

Cleveland star halfback Bobby Mitchell received notice he is called to active duty, shortening the Browns potent backfield pair with Jim Brown. Mitchell must report to Fort Meade on Nov 2, potentially missing games at Pittsburgh and St Louis. Army officials noted some 90 day deferments may be granted for hardship.

Cleveland Detroit Gene Hickerson Paul E. Brown Army Cleveland Browns Bobby Mitchell Brown Mitchell Jim Brown Washington Illinois Fort Meade Pittsburgh St. Louis Baltimore Lamar Mohan

Two Cars Reported Stolen in Winchester

Police said two vehicles were reported stolen yesterday. A green 1956 Chevrolet was taken from the D and H Olds lot at 4:20 p.m. A green 1955 Pontiac owned by Mrs. William B. Pitcock was stolen from in front of Braddock Street Methodist Church at 9:35 p.m. Frog tadpoles attach to their fathers until they are ready to strike out on their own.

Winchester Olds William B. Pitcock Rt. 3 Braddock Street Methodist Church Tropical America

Michigan State Tops Mississippi In National Top 10 Showdown

Michigan State defeats Mississippi 28-0 to claim the national television game of the week. The Spartans finish with 431 points to Mississippi’s 429 and rise to No. 1 in the poll. Texas, Iowa, Alabama, Notre Dame, and Ohio State round out the top five with Georgia Tech, Colorado, Arkansas, and LSU also rising into the top ten.

Spartans Mississippi Michigan State Michigan Texas Iowa Alabama Notre Dame Ohio State Georgia Tech Colorado Arkansas Louisiana State Houston Baylor Maryland

All Star Teams Named With Mantle Howard Maris Lead

The 1961 AP All Star selections list Yankees stars Mantle Howard and Maris among four Yanks named to the squad. Norm Cash Frank Bolling Ken Boyer Frank Robinson Johnny Roseboro and Joey Jay also appear on the roster. Kubek edges Wills for shortstop. Spahn tops Ford for lefty honors. Maris slides behind Howard and Mantle in vote totals.

NEW York Associated Press Roger Maris New York Yankees Warren Spahn Yanks Baseball Writers Association Mickey Mantle Elston Howard Tony Kubek Maris Norm Cash Tigers Frank Bolling Braves Spahn Whitey Ford Behin Howard Mantle

Pioneer Pharmacology Leader Dr Macht Dies at 79

Dr. David J. Macht, 79, a pioneer in pharmacology, died Saturday in Baltimore. His long career advanced drug research and medical science.

Baltimore David _J. Macht

Italians Humiliate U S Davis Cup Team 4 1

Italy defeats the United States 4 to 1 in Rome to set up another Davis Cup challenge against Australia in December. Nonplaying captains Eugenio Migone and David Freed delivered mixed outlooks as Italy aims to improve on last year’s loss. Gardini, Pietrangeli, and Sirola contributed crucial points while Douglas earned the lone American point.

Domenico Giordani Associated Press ROME Italy Australia U States Eugenio Migone David Freed U.S United States Whitney Reed Ala Instrumental Orlando Sirola Donald Dell Bethesda Reed Gardini Pietrangeli Douglas

Machen Seeks Rematch Win Over London in Europe

Eddie Machen, the American heavyweight from Redding, California, fights Britain’s Brian London in Goteborg, Sweden, aiming to rebound from Johansson’s 1958 stoppage that derailed Machen’s world title hopes. Machen is a 3-1 favorite to win as London returns after a year out of the ring.

London Eddie Machen Britain Brian London Ingemar Johansson Goteborg Sweden Redding Calif Johansson Floyd Patterson Machen

Vallee and Morse Star in How To Succeed On Broadway

Associated Press reviews the Broadway musical How To Succeed in Business Without Really Trying starring Rudy Vallee and Robert Morse at the 46th Street Theater. Frank Loesser’s score is praised for complexity, while Morse and Vallee deliver sharp performances amid a humorous tale of office ambition.

Associated Press NEW York Rudy Vallee Robert Morse Broadway 46Th Street Theater Frank Loesser Abe Burrows Vallee Morse Mickey Rooney Horatio Alger Loesser

Early industry site quarried in Newark area archeology finds

Archaeologists identify a Flint Ridge area site in east-central Ohio as an early American industry site. The discovery points to ancient quarrying and processing work, revealing historic tribal activity and tools used in early quarry operations near Newark.

Newark, Ohio Ohio America

Gary Player Leads Pro Golf Money List With $64,540

Gary Player remains atop the money standings with $64,540 this season in tour events at Dunedin Florida. Arnold Palmer sits second with $57,732 as Doug Sanders challenges, having earned $53,513 across 35 tournaments.

Dunedin Fla Gary Player Professional Golfers’ Association Arnold Palmer Palmer Doug Sanders Sanders

First Nighters Find Bark Mill Offering a Hit

An appreciative first night crowd roared through three acts of Tunnel of Love a riotous comedy at the Bark Mill Westport Conn presented by the Winchester Little Theater under Irvan OConnell. The six member cast delivered strong performances led by Gene Babb as Augie Poole and Veda Headley in her first comedy role with Jane Caspar Lucy Eddins and Virginia Eschall also highly praised.

Bark Mill Winchester Veda Headley the Bark Mill Isolde Poole Dick Pepper Dick Lord Pheater Mr. Pepper Alice Pepper Jane Caspar Bark Mills Mst Lucy Eddins Virginia Eschall Estelle Novick Miss McCracken Miss Eddins Miss Novick Mrs. Eschell Angie Poole Westport O'Connell Or. Seis

Yankee deal brings Roberts to the roster

Roberts, a 35 year old pitcher from Roberts, joins the New York Yankees after Roy Hamey and owner Bob Carpenter confirmed the sale from the Philadelphia Phillies for a price around twenty thousand dollars. Roberts promises three to four strong years and aims to win.

Roberts Roger Maris Mickey Mantle & Co Mgr Roy Hamey Yankees Philadelphia Phillies Bob Carpenter Phillies Hamey New York

Rifle Talk in Time Magazine and the Winchester Junior Rifle Club

Harry Stebbins discusses a Time Magazine piece on Europe’s armed forces praising General Abrams and wartime resolve. He then covers Winchester Junior Rifle Club activities with 14 shooters, new and senior members, qualifying scores, and training emphasis on accurate marksmanship and proper rifles.

Time Magazine Europe Winchester Junior Rifle Club Armory

Ring Results From Multiple Cities Highlight Narrow Victor Wins

The report lists boxing results across several locales. Luis Molina of San Jose stopped Garduno. Tony Alana won on points in Las Vegas. Virgil Akins stopped Jose Burgos in Caracas. Sonny Banks KOed an opponent in Detroit. Johnny Alford KOed Clarence Dews in Philadelphia. Jesse Smith outpointed Ernie Burford in Chicago. Kennedy Lane beat Aissa Hashas in Paris.

San Jose Calif Luis Molina Yr Garduno Mesa Ariz Las Vegas Nev Tony Alana Hollywood Fla Jefferson Davis Caracas Venezuela Virgil Akins St. Louis Jose Burgos Detroit Sonny Banks Fayetteville Philadelphia Johnny Alford Clarence Dews Washington, DC Chicago Jesse Smith Ernie Burford Memphis Paris France Kennedy Lane Muskegon Mich Aissa Hashas

Also Mentioned on This Page

Kiracofe Peoples Cleaners Sears Fettle Phil Grim Johnny Spaid Allen Carter Bob Harrison Ray Malone Cork White Purol Willie Slonkaer Harry Aikens Jess Kiracore Evan Creswell Ed Clevenger Chug White Garland Brown Novick Francis Hudson Joe Zimmerman Bob Legge Lynn Carpenter Tom Phalen Frederick Motor Co National Fruit Aaron Zuckerman Schenck Foods Sealtest Doug Conner Peachy de Haven Bud Shickle Schenck DeHaven High Flying Buncutter Tire Co Continental Homes Richard Buncutter Bill Deavers Bill Keyton Buster Kline Oe Bowling Council Jake Rudy Women OF Peanuts United Feature Syndicate Adar Ford Shenandoah Motor Co., Inc Valley Avenue U. S Michigan St. Just Howard & Mantle Patan Art LABOR Crider & Shockey Loudoun St The Evening Star Sports Robin Roberts Yankee Hurler Rifle Talk Harry Stebbins West Berlin Khruschev General Abrams Third Armored Division Patton Abe Abrams Abrams Lina Gene Sullivan Doug Harris Wayne Bucher Monty Harris Jack Cowger Ronnie Pietsch Bill Leatherman WJRC Jack Szkm Riverton North Fork South Fork
Search Courier

Search the Winchester Evening Star Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Winchester Evening Star?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication