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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 25, 1949

Page

5

Mixed Doubles League Opens at Health Center Alleys

Winchester launches its Mixed Doubles bowling circuit at Health Center Alleys at 9 45 p m tomorrow. Teams include Cline Charles Renner with Marie Smith Jack Larrick and others such as Virginia Leach Russell LaFollette Betty Miller Kenneth Lake Jenny Fox Bob Ryan Virginia Vance Briscoe Ginn and Mabel Heatwole Edwin Clevenger.

Winchester Cline Charles Renner Marie Smith Jack Larrick Virginia Leach Russell LaFollette Betty Miller Kenneth Lake Jenny Fox Bob Ryan Virginia Vance Briscoe Ginn Mabel Heatwole Edwin Clevenger

Local bowling squads sweep six games in decisive rout

The locals won all six matches in a dominant bowler led sweep over Middleburgers with team totals of 494 524 517 for Hershey Pints and 422 431 494 for Middleburg. Individual scores include Grim 99 105 114 and Perry 110 114 150. A Q and A aside explains kettle holes as rounded low depressions from melting buried ice on glacial outwash plains rather than meteor craters.

Middleburgers Hershey Grim Hraula Kiracore Carskaden Burke Middleburg Leoneard Crown Sliason Waddell Tinsman Peoples Cleaners

Flavored grain tab tots sale at 35c

A brief ad notes flavored grain tab tots available at 35 cents. The line suggests a cheap snack offering with a focus on affordability.

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Blair’s Tossing at H S Looms Big in Victories

Hampden Sydney’s 19 year old freshman quarterback Blair leads a trio of signal callers as the Tigers prep for rugged late-season foes. Cavaliers at Virginia work on offense for West Virginia while Morgantown's scout predicts a tough day for Virginia. Other Dominion programs schedule light workouts as injuries loom and previews sharpen the week.

Blair H-S Cavaliers W. Va Bill Blair Q -Syd Tigers Doug Chapman Letterman Numa Bradner Hampden Tiller Western Maryland University of Virginia West Virginia Virginia Mountaineers Art Guepe Morgantown Irvin Howell John Papit Quantico Howell Old Dominion William and Mary Rube McCray Indians

Glenn Davis May Choose Baseball Over Pro Football

Lt. Glenn Davis indicated he may sign with a baseball team after Army discharge, denying reports of seeking a cash bonus for a major league baseball deal. He has talked with baseball people but remains in the Army and will be eligible for discharge on June 1.

West Point N. Y Glenn Davis Army Davis

Plumly Hosts Club Teams Dinner at George Washington Hotel

Plumly Lumber Co host P W Plumly dinner at the George Washington Hotel for company softball bowling and basketball teams. J P Arthur served as toastmaster and Frank Kellam oversaw the event. Members received gold tie clasps and applause as each player read a verse about himself while Howard Holland softball commissioner performed on guitar with Charles Lillis.

George Washington P. W. Plumly Plumly Lumber Co J. P. Arthur Frank Kellam Howard Holland Charles Lillis

All American backs vie for 1949 honor in crowded field

The race for 1949 All America spots tightens as Doak Walker Charlie Justice and Art Murakowski contend with Emil Sitko Arnold Galiffa and others. Injuries and officiating spats stir coaches while teams chase top honor amid a deep talent pool.

coerSee SMU Doak Walker North Carolina Charlie Justice Northwestern Art Murakowski Notre Dame Emil Sitko Army Arnold Galiffa Pean Frank Bagnell Tulane Eddie Price Boston University Harry Agannis Michigan Chuck Ortmann Walker Justice Louisiana State Murakowski Gasper Perricone Paul Bryant Kentucky Johnny Vaught Mississippi Southwest Ventures Bryant Vaught Leo Meyer Texas Christian Arkansas Razorbacks Frank Leahy Washington LSU Gaynell Tinsley

Gridders to Play Big Benefit Game

The Hagerstown Marketeers face Cumberland AC at 8 p m in a charity football game. Proceeds go to Billy Spessard of Hagerstown for a sight restoring operation in Savannah Georgia. Carl Campbell announced Valley Officials Assn will donate referees and umpires to the event.

Hagerstown Marketeers Cumberland AC Savannah Carl Campbell Valley Officials Assn Billy Spessard Hagerstown

Be Careful and Be Safe urge white clothing on highways

A public safety notice advises pedestrians to wear white or light clothing when walking on highways to improve visibility and reduce risk. Officials emphasize staying on designated paths and facing traffic whenever possible.

Football and the changing ethics of college sports

A reflective piece argues that college football has shifted from amateur idealism to a year round, professionalized enterprise. It notes increased subsidies and salaries, rising coach influence, and public acceptance of players selling their services as football becomes an industry with fans embracing the commercial reality.

Tories University of So Ee Bagridiron Ga’ Peutaeers Nistal Laboratory

Cumberland Brewing Co Sees Old Export Swell

Cumberland Maryland retailer checks old export market as Cumberland Brewing Co reports a swell in demand. Local distribution indicates rising interest from regional outlets and potential price adjustments.

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