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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1960
Page
12
Clarke County visits Leesburg to meet 6-0 Loudoun County in a key District 10 showdown. Handley and James Wood also eye upsets as the weekend grid slate features two 2 p.m. kickoffs with local teams chasing titles and momentum.
Bill Boden posted a 422 series with 141 158 and 123 as Chevrolet led three decisons over Ford. Emmert Taylor and Mae Taylor aided 471 1332 for Chevrolet while Ford’s Richard Sheetz topped with 147 134. Imperial upset Oldsmobile twice before a narrow save.
The New York Herald Tribune cited a Washington dispatch saying a Oct. 10 USIA report finds a continuing decline in American prestige in Western Europe relative to the Soviet Union. The breakdown shows lower economic groups similar to prior attitudes, while the intelligentsia shows a sharp drop in confidence in the United States.
Five contestants Joyce Brannon Carol Day Susie Elliott Gloria Rosenberger and Diana Story vie for James Wood Homecoming Queen during the Warren County game at 8 pm. Captain Danny Stotler will present the autographed football crown and roses to the queen. Northwestern District clash Colonels vs Front Royal Wildcats follows.
The Amsterdam News a Harlem Negro weekly has endorsed Sen John F Kennedy for president saying he backed a $1.25 minimum wage federal education aid and low income housing. The editor noted Kennedy supported the Supreme Court desegregation decision and the student sit in demonstrations in the South.
The Herald Tribune cites contrasting views on U S standing in Europe and among economic groups amid U S Soviet space and missile power. A separate source notes a drop in prestige since Oct reports, while Vice President Nixon claims peak global esteem and Senator Kennedy argues decline. The Herald Tribune endorses Nixon.
Mrs. Jesse Clare and three others were introduced as new board members at the October advisory meeting of the Negro Day Nursery. Enrollment reached 40 children with 16 on the waiting list. Aluminum cots were cited as the most needed item, with recent donations from the Mothers Club and the Hound Dog Club.
New York AP reports the American League will operate as a 10 team circuit in 1961 with Los Angeles and Washington as new franchises. Frick Giles and O Malley support the move while AL officials plan player stockpiling and draft rules to stock the two clubs. Continentals founder Bill Shea condemns the move as a betrayal of the Continental League plan.
The Oakland Raiders at 3-4 face the New York Titans at 4-3 in a high stakes AFL matchup as Houston leads the East on offense and Buffalo fields strong defense. Boston hosts Los Angeles after a 35 0 Chargers win. Denver hosts Dallas after a three game skid.
The Winchester Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals will hold four rabies vaccination clinics for all dogs in Winchester and Frederick County. Ervin Cleveland notes 1957 vaccinees need renewal and urges owners to check certificates. Vaccinations cost $1.50 during clinics. after, price rises to $3. Clinics run Nov 30 to Dec 8 at the Winchester Animal Hospital and the Armory with 3 to 9 pm slots.
Cleveland pitcher Jim Perry, 6-4, voted American League Sophomore of the Year by AP writers. In Army training at Fort Hayes, Perry had an 18-10 season with a 3.62 ERA and 97 of 138 votes. Finishes ahead of Jack Fisher and others. Bob Allison and Jim Coates also receive votes.
The undefeated Florida A&M Rattlers push major records the NCAA Service Bureau notes. They average 63.8 points per game with lopsided wins such as 68-0 over Benedict and 97-0 versus Bethune-Cookman, while totaling 481.8 yards offensively and allowing 61 per game. They have punted once all season.
In London early dealings the price of gold climbed to 36.26 dollars an ounce, up from 35.56 the prior day as a thin market pushed values higher. A bullion firm spokesman warned prices may rise further though current levels tempt few sellers.
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