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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1947
Page
3
The Grand Canal of China remains in use locally and was described by a writer who traveled it in 1937 as the backbone of China. This thousand mile artificial waterway, begun about 486 B C, is said to have been built by the wife of a Shui dynasty king to allow a water trip south without seasickness.
Handley Judges end two-week drought with a 20-0 victory over Clifton Forge High. Jimmy Semples blocks a punt to set up McIntyre’s early score, Teddy Keller connects on a 82 yard drive for the second, and Wolfe finishes a drive from the 25 to reach the end zone. Bev Lamb converts two of three extra points as Handley dominates early while Clifton Forge threats are marred by fumbles and stalled drives.
Handley defeats Clifton Forge 13-0 as Sempeles recovers a key fumble, McIntyre and L Smith drive scoring drives, Lamb converts for a 13 point margin. Clifton Forge stalls late with penalties and interceptions to end the comeback bid.
A well known local man reports relief from acid indigestion and constipation after using INNER-AID. He says meals no longer cause gas or bloating and bowel regularity has returned after years. INNER-AID contains 12 herbs and is sold at drug stores.
An old advertisement claims Swamp Root by Kilmer & Co. cures nocturnal urination and backache from kidney acidity by cleansing and increasing urine flow. It touts a free trial and full bottles at drugstores, urging readers to act.
Handley beat Clifton Forge 20 to 0 as Wolvertop and Semples scored on short drives. Keller threw incomplete passes before a field goal attempt and Lake intercepted a late Clifton Forge aerial. linemen listed include Solenberger Smith Semples Cahoon Lake and Wolfe with substitutes Bayne Handley Lamb Bush and more.
The Brown Bombers and Big Blues of Charles Town played to a 6-6 stalemate with both teams scoring in the final quarter. Baylor connected on a 30 yard pass to the right end for the visitors, while Paul Johnson to Dinky Myers sparked a Bomber drive before a blocked punt led to a turnover.
A fragmented sports line notes Renen moved to a score with Chest Jackson backing over from the 5 yard line. The item reflects a brief game moment and a scoring sequence near midfield.
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