Rocca Dominates in Winchester Wrestling Sellout
A sellout crowd saw Antonina Rocca defeat Doc Doganero of Camden New Jersey in two straight falls within 18 minutes as Promoter Mid Veasey plans another December card. Chief Big Heart earned a 23 minute two fall win over Doganero, while Sandor Kovacs beat Adrian Baillargeon and Arnold Skaland toppled Harry Lewis in earlier bouts at the National Guard Armory.
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Big Heart
Winchester
Oklahoma
Doc Doganero
Camden
N. J
National Guard Armory
Mid Veasey
Rocca
New York State Athletic Commission
Washington
Donganero
Sandor Kovacs
Adrian Baillargeon
Canada
Buffalo Heavy
Arnold
Golden Boy
Skaland
White Plains
N.Y
Harry Lewis
Plushing
Long Island
Skins Entertain Cards as Streaks at Stake
Baltimore and Cleveland bring unbeaten runs into clashes tomorrow. The Colts trail Detroit in the West while the Browns host winless Philadelphia. other games include New York vs Pittsburgh and Chicago battles with Green Bay.
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New York
Cleveland
Pittsburgh
San Francisco
Green Bay
Milwaukee
Los Angeles
Bears
Chicago
Cardinals
Washington
Wildcats Stop Harrisonburg Streaks 14-7
Warren County Wildcats defeat Harrisonburg 14 to 7 in Front Royal District 10 action. Gene Kendall scored the first touchdown from 10 yards and Dennis Reed added the final TD after a 65 yard drive. Vince Gilmer ran 90 yards for Harrisonburg but could not keep the game.
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Front Royal
Harrisonburg
Warren County Wildcats
Luray
Warren County
Gene Kendall
Wildcats
Stuart Riley
Vince Gilmer
Dennis Reed
Cowboy Henry
Kendall
Reed
Melvin Dowell
James Grayson
Douglas
Lewis
Manassas
Gobblers Edge James Wood 25-13 in Tough Road Win
Broadway Gobblers beat James Wood 25-13 as Dickinson Goode scored twice and Pete and Junior Ritchie led a strong ground game. James Wood’s early 12-0 lead faded. the Colonels rallied with a late score but could not overcome the visitors. Next Friday James Wood hosts Loudoun County in a nonleague clash.
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James Wood
Broadway
Elkton
Colonels
Gobblers
Tommy Miller
Gobbliers
Ritchie Brothers
Pete
Junior
Junior Ritchie
Don Showalter
Dickie Goode
Oklahoma
Miller
Ritchies
James Browin
Miler
Frederick County School
Goode
Hepler
Loudoun County
Packers Face Injuries as Frisco Routs Loom
Ben Agajanian sidelined by flu while Pittsburgh unveiled Billy Wells who returned a 96 yard kickoff in a 29 20 victory over the Cardinals. Green Bay with Gary Knafelk out for the season must slow Y A Title and Hugh McElhenny as Frisco seeks a 2 1 record.
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Ben Agajanian
Pittsburgh
Billy Wells
Cardinals
Green Bay
Gary Knafele
Bill Howton
Packers
Y. A
Hugh McElhenny
Frisco
Bears
Los Angeles
Rick Casares
Ed Brown
Harlon Hill
Rams
Tom Wilson
George Sand Versatile French Writer Before 1876 Death
The French author George Sand impressed readers with a short haircut and versatility. Before her 1876 death she produced noted novels blending romance socialism and pastoral themes.
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George Sand
Mountaineers Hip Colonials For 23 In Row
West Virginia moved to 23 straight in the Southern Conference with a 34 14 win over George Washington. Tu lane 50 0 was Mississippi’s latest rout as they press toward the SEC title.
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Johnny Vaught
Mississippi
Rebels
Tulane
Ol’ Miss
Auburn
North Carolina State
Wolfpack
Miami
West Virginia
George Washington
Mountaineers
Officials Named For Fall Races At Middleburg
Officials for the third annual race meeting at Blenwood Park Middleburg have been announced. Post time for the first race is 1 3 pm November 2. Net proceeds go to Winchester Warren ton Middleburg Leesburg and Front Royal hospitals. Officials include Ne well J Ward William L Rochester John McNamee Sullivan Fletcher Harper Graham Dougherty George L Christrom Jr Edward R Stettinius II Thomas E Field George R Slater Harold A Plumb Ridgely White Arthur White Randolph G Duffey Paddock Judge Dr Joseph M Rogers 8S C Clark Jr Clerk Thomas C Young Bugler Dr Herbert Howard. Four thousand dollars in purses will be distributed for five races including two hurdle races a steeplechase over brush and a timber race as well as a flat race. Prominent steeplechasers are expected as the meeting follows Belmont Park action.
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Middleburg
Winchester
Warrenton
Leesburg
Front Royal
Newell J. Ward
Hunts
National Steeplechase and Hunt Association
William L. Rochester
John McNamee Sullivan
Fletcher Harper
Graham Dougherty
George L. Chistrom, Jr
Edward R. Stettinius
Thomas E. Field
George R. Slater
Harold A. Plumb
Ridgely White
Arthur White
Randolph G. Duffey
Joseph M. Rogers
C. Clark, Jr
Thomas C. Young
Herbert Howard
Belmont Park
Round Hill Fire Company Shooting Match Winners Named
Winners at the weekly shooting match held at Harry Patterson's farm include Lynwood Shade with three prizes, Charles Edmonds one, Forrest Gray two, Ronnie Kerns one, Glen Anderson two, John Slater one, and Allen Bowman two. Proceeds support the fire company building fund.
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Round Hill Community Fire Company
Harry Patterson
Lynwood Shade
Charles Edmonds
Forrest Gray
Ronnie Kerns
Glen Anderson
John Slater
Allen Bowman
Nuns Order Founded by Cistercians in France in 1125
The Cistercian nuns established a religious order in France in 1125. This foundational event set the path for monastic life focused on austerity, prayer, and agricultural self sufficiency within medieval Christian communities.
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France
Harold Scott Scores As Manassas Top Douglas 12 6
Manassas surprised the favored Douglas Bulldogs 12 6 in a late afternoon game. Harold Scott scored Douglas lone TD on a pass from John Carter but Manassas answered with a Tyrone Lewis rushing score and a late push to win.
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Douglas
Bulldogs
Ed Barksdale
Harold Scott
Tyrone Lewis
John Carter
Kenneth Burks
Carter
Scott
Lewis Washington
Winchester
Joan Spencer
B Dogs
Lewis
Austts Davis
Harold Newman
Dowell
Pos
Douglas Davis
LE Scott Porter
Cooper Ewell
Corley Pinkett
Walker Johnson
RG Jackson
RT Newman Boswell
Carter Dowell
Nelson Washington
Burks
Grayson
Spencer
Ted Williams Considers Return to Baseball Next Year
Ted Williams, the Boston Red Sox slugger, says he may try to play another season after a strong summer. He will be 40 next year and notes he could switch roles if slipping at the plate, while remaining in good shape through offseason fishing near his Florida Keys home.
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Miami
Fla
Ted Williams
Boston Red Sox
Lke
Williams
Ted
Florida Keys
Eastland Texas Farming and Ranching Town Description
Eastland Texas is described as a farming and ranching town in West Central Texas. The text highlights its regional role and agricultural character within the area.
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Eastland, Tex
West Central
Texas
Rory Calhoun Wins Easily Over Castellani at MSG
Rory Calhoun outboxed veteran Rocky Castellani in a 10 round bout at Madison Square Garden telecast nationally. Calhoun dominated with aggression while Castellani offered little, as judges and referee urged a more active fight throughout. Calhoun weighed 160 pounds to Castellani’s 180.
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New York
Frank Bachman
Roy Calhoun
Carmen Basilio
Gene Fullmer
Joey Girdello
Charley Homez
Rory
Bachman
Rocky Castellani
Madison Square Garden
Castellani
Tony Castellano
Calhoun
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Bill Moyers
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Leicester St
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Harry Giles
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Taylor Barr
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South End
Johnny's Sport Shop
W. Boscawen St
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