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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 20, 1941

Page

5

Roundup on college football stars and backfield talk

York views football week as Harmon and Kimborough backfield possibilities. Joe Hunt’s footwork praised though he is a fourth-string back. Lou Nova eyes another heavyweight title bid while Michigan Minnesota Florida games and Gainesboro dates spark speculation.

York Tom Harmon John Kimbrough Minnesota Michigan Little Brown Jug Navy Swéde Larson Joe Hunt Joe Tom Lieb Florida Gainesboro Walters Stewart Memphis Lou Nova

Army service spread among colleges and teams noted

Chattanooga U. has sent a football team of undergrads and alumni into the army with a coach trainer and manager scattered across camps. Boise base claims Private Tiny Crowe as its big service grid man at 290. The Amateur Athlete lists ten A A U and Intercollegiate champions in the armed forces and seeks additions. A Tulsa Texas league playoff visit by Fred Haney ended in a stickup demand for his dough as Haney offered his last check.

Chattanooga U Boise Air Base Tiny Crowe Fred Haney Toledo Tulsa Haney

Fire Chief Responds To Call At Pilot Mill

Valdese fire chief Frank W. Pons received a terse telephone warning from a resident reporting a house fire near the Pilot Mill. The caller directed him to cross the railroad and proceed to two blocks, then a series of turns before declaring the house was on fire.

Valdese N. C Frank W. Pons

Spotlight On Local Sports Across The Head

Winchester ladies led by Mabel Schneider and Ruby Schneider defeated Martinsberg by 97 pins in a three game match. Frankie Kiracofe starred for the Winchester junior boys as they routed Strasburg by 147 pins. Maurice Foreman added a 150 game as Fries Grocery won two from Clearbrook Mill. Glaize & Bro. tops League B with 14 8. Manuel Keiter Billmyer Pugh Glaze led Lee Baking, Valley Service beat Bell Clothes. Ray Watson won ten game crown with 1340. Lou Jenkins 1317 and Ed Nash 200 game highlighted Hyattsville event.

Winchester Mabel William Ruby Schneider Dot Rice Corrine Caskaden Dorothy Sencindiver Martinsberg Ruby Schneider Frankie Snapp Charles Ebert Jesse Richardson Jack Billmyer Artie Kiracofe Strasburg Boys Kiracofe Maurice Foreman Fries-Grocery Clearbrook Mill Glaize and Bro Glaize Valley Service Bell Clothes Hyattsville Ray Watson Washington Lou Jenkins Astor Clarke Ed Nash

Staunton Military Academy rolls past Massanutten 41 to 6

Staunton Military Academy led by Coleman, a 160 pound quarterback, scored 41 points to Massanutten Military Academy's 6. Coleman accounted for 27 points as Staunton quickly opened a dominant game and never slowed, Massanutten's only touchdown came late on a 24 yard pass to Riley from Stefanik.

Staunton Coleman Staunton Military Academy Blue Gold Eleven Massanutten Military Academy Woodstock Massanutten Riley Stefanik

Cowbird Nesting Strategy

Cowbirds do not construct nests. They lay eggs in the nests of other birds, which unknowingly raise the cowbird young.

Allegany Downs Handley 14–0 to Win CVAL Clash

Allegany High School of Cumberland defeated Handley 14 to 0 in a CVAL game Saturday, marking Allegany’s fifth win and second league victory. Snyder and Gorman scored for Allegany, while Eli Garber starred with punt returns and Snuffy Taylor led the defense.

Allegany CVAL Handley Eleven Allegany High School Cumberland C.v.al Handley Alegany Hagerstown Herb Loyer Alonzo Whitlock Snyder Johnny “Gummy” Gorman Whitlock Bob McCoy Camper Eli Garber Maurice Blosser Winchester Abbott Taylor Pas Handley Le—Hayette Walford Gorman Loyer Re—Kern Crites Robinson Handley — Smith Lineburg Weakley Blosser D. Tinsman E.tinsman Moore Legge Northcraft R. Edwards Wilkinson Teter Hite Basilio Hammersmith McCoy Knight Anderson A Ee Mi

Eastern Gridmen Tie For Scoring Lead In College Football

Two eastern halfbacks share the national scoring lead after weekend games. Milt Jannone of Hamilton College scored three touchdowns to reach 60 points in three games, matching Courtney Driscoll of Marshall College who added two touchdowns to hit 60 in four games. Bill Dudley of Virginia falls to third with 59 points after Virginia defeats Military Institute 27 to 7.

New York Milt Jannone Little Michigan Forrest Evashevski Hamilton College Courtney Driscoll Marshall College Huntington W. Va Bill Dudley Virginia Virginia Military

Final Winchester motorcycle races draw 4000 fans

About 4,000 spectators watched the season closing meet at Winchester Speedway. Don Smith of Cabin John Md won top money as spills occurred with George Becraft of Washington DC badly injured and hospitalized. Races included heats and semi finals for 6 and 10 laps plus a 15 lap feature.

Winchester Speedway Don Smith Cabin John George Becraft Washington, D. C Winchester Memorial Hospital Winchester Motorcycle Club United States Paul Waters Harpers Ferry W. Va Laddie Loomis Jack Worthington Leon Blickenstaff Frederick Bob Dugan Jack Garner George Sabine Tacoma Park Charles Smith James Hake Carlyle Bill McKeever Silver Springs Vernon DeGrange Baltimore John Hake Roger Stottlemyer Joe Dredge Earl Morrison Trenton N. J

Bombers Roll Over Culpeper in opener

The Brown Bombers dominate Culpeper eleven 28 to 0 in their season debut proving strong offensive form from last year. Their next test is against Indian A. C. of Washington at Park Stadium in Winchester. Players presented Coach Clevenger with a sports jacket after the game.

Brown Bombers Culpepper Northern Virginia Indian A. C Washington Winchester Park Stadium Oe Clevenger

Country Gents Roll 1646 Tops Week Results

Country Gents lead with 1646 in team totals while Lions 2 Junior Board 1 Kiwanis 0 and Legion 3 O Sullivan 0 Coca Cola 2 Cammer 1 Power Co 0 Rotary match postponed. Individual notes Newlin 144 Perry 143 Hawkins 133. Perry 280 Newlin 345 Hawkins 339 lead in sets.

O'Sullivan Junior Board Olia Sbacas Stneswes Coca Cola Seese Kiwanis Opetsreece Cee Ness Power Co Ieee Eee Lions Country Gents Kiwanis Legion Cammer Power Co Rotary Newlin Perry Hawkins

State College Football Scores Noted Across Matches

Virginia 27 VMI 7. VPI 16 Davidson 21. Richmond 13 Randolph Macon 28. Hampden Sydney schools. Allegany 14 Handley 0. Fort Hill 26 Martinsburg 0. Hagerstown 27 Charles Town 12 Roanoke 12 High Point 6. Hig

Virginia Davidson Richmond D. Randolph Macon Washington Hampden-Sydney Allegany Handley Fort Hill Martinsburg Hagerstown Charles Town Roanoke High Point Hig

Cavaliers Led By Dudley Top Big Six Title Chase

Virginia's Cavaliers sit undefeated at halfway, awaiting Week's Big Six clashes. Virginia Tech faces Washington and Lee at Lynchburg. VMI and Richmond meet at City Stadium. William and Mary plays George Washington in Norfolk as Hampden Sydney idle.

Richmond Virginia Cavaliers Virginia Tech Gobblers William and Mary Old Dominion Davidson Washington and Lee Lynchburg Cadets Spiders Generals Big Six Indians George Washington Norfolk Braves Randolph Macon Hampden-Sydney Navy Maryville Emory and Henry Randolph-Macon Wofford Roanoke Little Henry Baugher Techmen Wv. M. I Clemson Temple Army Arthur Jones

Bears Dominate Lions For Fourth Straight Pro Win

In New York the Chicago Bears crushed Detroit 49 to 0 to extend their Western Division lead while the Giants won 28 to 7 over Pittsburgh in the East. Washington edged Philadelphia 21 to 17, Green Bay beat Cleveland 17 to 14, and the Cardinals beat Brooklyn 20 to 6.

New York Pittsburgh Green Bay Cleveland Chicago Bears Detroit Lions Ee Cardinals Brooklyn Chicago Cardinals Philadelphia Detroit Washington Stanford Bears New York Giants Brooklyn Dodgers Lions

Out of shape stars Harmon and Kimbrough tie for New York Americans

Tom Harmon and John Kimbrough, sidelined by conditioning, helped the New York Americans tie the Columbus Bulls 7 7 in a Sunday American League game at Yankee Stadium before 25 385 paid visitors. Their 24 yard TD drive, with Harmon finishing from Kimbrough, sparked the event amid crowd interest in pro football competition.

New York Tom Harmon John Kimbrough New York Americans Columbus Bulls Yankee Stadium Yankee Ball Park Giants Pittsburgh Polo Grounds Kimbrough Harmon

Treasury Receipts and Expenditures Reported

Treasury data show receipts of 20.46 million dollars and expenditures of 76.74 million. Gross debt stands at 51.59 billion with October totals reflecting the government’s fiscal activity.

Four yard run and interception lead to late Redskins TD

Bartholomew intercepts Filchock on the Redskin 20 a minute after the kickoff. Thompson passes to Bon Kreiger for 21 yards for another score following a one yard loss rush.

Bartholomew Filchock Redskin Thompson Bon Kreiger

Perry Posts Highest Set In Local Match

Virginia Woolen led Perry with 457 points in a team meet against Valley Pride and Independents. Valley Pride total reached 1352 to 1312 for Independent rivals, while Va. Woolen posted 304 in the team set. Individual game leaders were Boyce 111 Perry 106 Hawkins Buckley and Haymaker each 105. Perry topped in individual set with 294 to Kern 291 Hawkins 290.

Virginia Woolen Sanitary Independents McCrorys Valley Pride Va. Woolen Boyce Perry Haymaker Hawkins Buckley Kern

Police catch alibi loophole with 63 minute meter hour

Tulsa police expose motorists staying in one hour parking zones claiming only a minute overtime. They note meters were adjusted to give a 63 minute hour for a nickel.

Tulsa Okid

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