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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 21, 1961

Page

8

Clarke County Eagles blank Turner Ashby 19 0 in mud and rain

Clarke County improved to 6-0 overall and 5-0 in the district after a 19 0 victory over Turner Ashby amid heavy rain and mud. Pickles McCarty and Dick Longerbeam led with 115 rushing yards each, Strother added 91, while Page County loomed as a potential title challenger with a later game postponed by weather.

Eagles Turner Ashby Clarke the Page County Luray Clarke County Page Page-Luray Turner Ash Pickles McCarty Dick Longerbeam Gene Stroger Randolph Clark County McCarty Clarke Jerryne Gene Strother Don Maphis T-A Broadway Berkeley Springs Berkeley Loudoun County Berryville

Bones Of 4 Babies Found In Greencastle Cellar

In Greencastle Indiana four baby skeletons were found hidden in a cellar. A construction worker who moved in seven months ago discovered one skeleton and police later located three more in a metal box a suitcase and debris. Coroner Whitaker cited decomposed remains making immediate cause of death unknown though foul play was not ruled out.

Greencastle Ind John Whitaker Whitaker Jack Lewallen

Scouts Camp Here Despite Raw Weather

About 500 Scouts from the Shenan Area Council across nine counties planned to camp at Rouss Park for the annual camporee. Registration ran 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Demonstrations were set for the afternoon with religious services scheduled for tomorrow. director Henry L. Bush led operations with assistants Gene Dicks Bruce Hodgson Robert L. Chaplin and Milton Coffman.

Rouss Park Shenan Area

Paratroopers Injured in Mass Jump at Fort Jackson

Seventeen paratroopers from the 82nd Airborne Division were hospitalized after a practice assault jump at Fort Jackson South Carolina. The operation Apache involved about 200 Ft Jackson soldiers and 1200 paratroopers, with injuries ranging from broken bones to bruises but none serious.

FT. Jackson S. C 82Nd Airborne Division Ft. Bragg N. C Jackson 501St Infantry

Polio Vaccine Clinic At JCC Clinic Administers 86 Doses

A late night polio vaccination clinic at the Health Department, run with the Junior Chamber of Commerce, inoculated 86 people. Workers listed include Donald Kremer, Wing Field Burkhart, Mitchell Knight, John Williams and Sammie Long. Free ice cream pleased attending children. The next clinic is January 26 from 7 30 to 9 p m in conjunction with the Mothers March on Polio.

Mobile City rejects pigeon damage claim at Bienvi Square

Mobile Alabama residents learn the city will not cover pigeon damage after the City Commission rejects a $2 hospital bill for emergency room treatment following an incident where a man was struck by a flying pigeon near Bienvi Square in downtown Mobile.

Mobile Ala City Commission Bienvi Square

Bears and Cowboys Seek Key NFL Wins as Race Tightens

Chicago faces San Francisco while Dallas hosts Philadelphia in pivotal Sunday games. Both teams sit at 3-2 and tied for third, needing a victory to stay in the title chase as Chicago counters SF’s shotgun offense and Dallas leans on a 14 interception pass defense against Sonny Jurgensen’s Eagles aims.

Chicago Dallas Bears San Francisco Coleader Philadelphia Cowboys Sonny Jurgensen Pete Retzlaff Tommy McDonald Bobby Walston Eagles al Sherman New York Charlie Conerly Y. A. Tittle Rams Zeke Bratkowski Frank Ryan Sherman Green Bay Minnesota Vikings Cleveland Pittsburgh St. Louis Washington Baltimore Detroit

Beall Mounties Fronts Beall Beats James Wood 34-20 at Frostburg

Beall Mountaineers powered to a 34-13 halftime lead at Frostburg Maryland, using straight power plays by backs Robin Harper and Wayne Harper and fullback Jim Goble. James Wood rallied in the second half but could not overcome the early deficit as Beall cruised to their 34-20 victory.

James Wood Beall Mountaineers Frostburg Beall Robin Pe Wayne Harper Jim Goble Loudoun County Colonels Robin Harper Jim Robertson Harper Mounties Kenneth Ashby Joe Hepler Marvin Griffith Dickie LaFollette Griffith Danny Kelchner Hepler Robertson Goble LaFollette La‘Follette Tommy Sullivan Onels Tinker Edmonds Get Ae Eeames Archie Manuel

Chicago hog and cattle market summary report week

The Chicago AP market summary lists hog prices by grade from 17.00 to 16.50 per cwt for 190-260 lb ranges, cattle figures include prime and choice lots with prices from 23.75 to 26.25 per cwt, and sheep values show native wooled slaughter lambs at 17.50-18.00 per cwt with other classes cited. note details include weights, loads, and varying quality categories.

Chicago USDA U.S Westersn

Minghini’s Virginia Gentlemen set records in three wins

Charles Minghini led the Virginia Gentlemen to a three game upset of Sanitary Dairy tying for first in the Independent League. Minghini posted a 176 game and 408 set with the team totaling 1811 pins for seasonal marks. Joe Zimmerman and Aaron Zuckerman added strong counts as Sam McCall aided Sid Veasey’s squad.

Independent League Board Health Center Charles Minghini Virginia Gentleman Sanitary Dairy Minghini Charles Lucille Smith Betty Webber Alley Rats Cookies Bette Braithwaite Doug Swimley Thelma Chaney Phyllis Grove Irene Borrer Alice Godlove Harriet Frye Jeanette Combs Betty Sheetz Margena Braithwaite Kitty Perry Alta White Helen Richards Ruby Wingfield Martha Willis Bertha Flemming Doris Holbrook Bonnie Zastep Mary Ann Grubb Dusters Frances Martin

Perkins Loi Meet for Welter Crown Tonight

MILAN AP champions Duilio Loi of Italy and challenger Eddie Perkins of Chicago clash tonight for the world junior welterweight title. Loi says he is confident of winning though Perkins has shown much consideration. Loi is 32 and Perkins 24.

Milan Duilio Loi Italy Eddie Perkins Chicago Loi

Mountaineers and Hokies Seek Nonleague Wins

The Southern Conference squads face non conference tests with West Virginia favored over Boston University and Virginia Tech underdogs against Virginia Cavaliers. Furman visits The Citadel in a crucial conference clash while VMI meets Davidson as race implications near the season’s midpoint.

West Virginia Mountaineers Boston University Richmond Spiders Florida State Virginia Virginia Tech Gobble

Notre Dame Eyes Top Ranking in Navy-Detroit clash and GW rout

Notre Dame seeks to rebound against Michigan State after a late surge by Navy spoiled an early lead. George Washington crushed William and Mary 49-12 as Dick Drummond scored four times.

George Washington Colonials Richmond William and Mary Indians Dick Drummond Detroit Notre Dame Michigan State Michigan Mississippi Tulane Ole Miss Houston

Sugar Ray Eyes Sixth Middleweight Title Shot

Sugar Ray Robinson, 41, seeks another world middleweight title shot as he meets 22 year old Denny Moyer in a televised ten rounder at Madison Square Garden. Robinson, 144-9- with 93 KOs, sports a 11-5 favorite label against a 30-5 foe, after a recent rough Showtime style comeback.

New York Sugar Ray Robinson Robinson Sugar Ray Denny Moyer Portland Ore Abc-Tv Madison Square Garden Wilfie Greaves Detroit Terry Downes Gene) Fullmer Moyer

Northside Classic Leads In Four-Way Bowling Showdown

Northside top teams prevail in a night of shutouts as Five Aces Denny Lillis posted 610 high series with 219 223 168. Lamaster and Lee Jackson split wins while Triangle Diner holds solid in second. Southwestern Insurance topples Stephens City. Lady Brunswicks add to early leads with Pat Brant’s 457 and 2154 team high.

Denny Lillis Denny Lamaster Allen Kibler Triangle Wilson Hams Elwood Willis Novick Lee-Jackson Restaurant Lee-Jackson Yng Eddie Shull Skip Snider Buck Robertson Don Raymer B. J. Lovetts Plumly Lumberjacks Hal Dawson Miller Anderson Hal Jess Kircofe Lumberjacks Southwestern Insurance Wnner Stephens City Sc .Western Homer Glenn Lady Brunswick Big I’s Buckley Lages Pat Brant Dot Clark Phyllis McCauley Betty Zitkle Frances Sager Commercial and Savings Banks Plumly Lumberjills Mary Hogdson Mary Jill C & S Bank Jean Havermale Doris Conners Betty Willis

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