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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1940
Page
5
Buffalo reports college football observations from October 21. Harvard barely escaped Army as time expired with a late turnover on Army’s one yard line. Lions of Penn mix praise for George Munger’s Penn program while Bloomington high of Minnesota defies easy scheduling by playing four hard games in 13 days.
Parley must finalize a $4,000,000 deal for Yankees Venues by November 15 while Penn pursues victory over Michigan. The note hints at Penn Cornell pace and a standout coach nod to Clark Shaughnessy of Stanford for coach of the year.
In Milwaukee a high school game paused after balls were kicked into a river behind the field. An official commandeered a rowboat and paddled to recover them as players and spectators voiced dismay. Oscar and Francis Schmidst were among those mentioned in the chaotic scene.
Handley defeats Allegany High of Cumberland Maryland 6 to 0 in the CVAL opener. The wet weather and snow slowed play as Handley builds a 6 point lead in the first quarter with a Robinson score. Handley defense holds Allegany on multiple goal line drives and dominates after the opening period.
In heavy snow Allegany battles Cumberland with several big runs by McIntyre and Chandlee forcing turnovers. Washington Redskins win via aerial attack 34 to 17 over Philadelphia as Sammy Baugh throws for 258 yards and three touchdowns, keeping them undefeated in the league.
Dan Boone and Jesse Kiracore both carry 112 averages as teams post wins in the Evening Star Ladies League and other leagues. Helen Berry and JWC defeat Handley as Nurse and GAA teams post scores. Bev Rice returns to Bell Clothes. national and local records are cited including Frances Larrow and Jack Zimmerman.
The Winchester Brown Bombers overwhelmed Hagerstown 62 to 0 in their third win of the season. Standouts included Mose Long Mitchell and Johnnie Bland with Turner at quarterback. next they host Manasas on Sunday.
State College defeats V M I 7 to 0 while Washington and Lee shut out Richmond 3 0. William and Mary dominates Hampden Sydney 41 to 0 and Randolph Macon defeats Washington 13 to 6.
The Texas A and M Aggies, riding a 15 game win streak and untouched by major injuries, lead in a season marked by key players sidelined at SMU Baylor and Texas. Opponents SMU Baylor Texas TCU suffer fractures, ruptures and losses as Aggies stay steady.
In Dover England a late morning rain fell while southeast winds eased. A thick mist blanketed the strait leaving the sea calm and visibility limited.
Treasury data shows Oct 18 receipts of 16 150.77 and expenditures of 35 234 735.97 leaving a net balance of 2 084 738 687.72. Early settlers crossed major streams by building rafts for multi trip wagon transport or by fording at shallow points.
Fort Hill of Cumberland and Martinsburg tied 0 to 0 in a snow storm at Martinsburg in the CVAL opener. Both squads fumbled and stalled as Martinsburg stopped Fort Hill on the one yard line in the second period and a late field goal attempt failed.
Henry Ford extols newspapers calling them the best educators arriving daily and up to the minute, delivering current knowledge and timely information.
The annual fall Virginia tournament saw the local team prevail as weightlifters from Baltimore arrived to compete in the Open division.
Austin High defeated Cleburne 27 to 0 in a recent game, but coach Stanard Lambert fumed over five touchdowns being nullified. The outcome stands despite protests over the rulings.
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