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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 28, 1961

Page

9

James Wood Edges Warren County In Northwestern District Clash

James Wood 6 0 Wildcats claim a 6 0 win over Warren County at Bing Crosby Stadium in a Northwestern District battle. Reed and Griffith connected for the lone TD on a 16 yard pass and Warren County’s defense held until late. The Colonels move to 4 2 overall and 2 1 in district play as they prepare for Herndon next Friday.

James Wood Warren County Bing Crosby Stadium Edd Marvin Griffith Front Royal Stadium Reed Wildcat Griffith Joe Hepler Hepler James Warren Colonels Doug Shifflett Wildcats Bill Funk Robert Wingfield Gary Bailey Tinker Edmonds Jack Wilfong Edmonds Shifflett Wright Loudoun Herndon Clarke County George Mason Mason Handley Raiders Eagles Page County Berryville Page Elkton District 10 Clarke

Douglas Bulldogs blank Cardoza 8 0 in home win

Douglas held Cardoza to three first downs and scored on a Curry to Laws TD. A safety added two points as the Bulldogs dominated and improved to 5-1 heading homecoming with Manassas upcoming.

Douglas Cardozo Bulldog Purple and White Cardoza Winchester Bulldogs Curry Laws Charles Harris Robert Cooper Herman Grimes Robert Newman Clarence Curry Washington Louis Long Stanley Long George Curry Robert Long Noah Laws John Laws Eugene Polston Joe Jackson Johnny Alsberry Leonard Harris

Packers Surprised St Louis in Nba Action

Chicago Packers defeated St Louis 117 106 to earn their first win after two road losses and move into a second place tie in the Western Division. Walt Bellamy led with 35 points while Bob Pettit had 34 for St Louis.

Associated Press Chicago Chicago Packers St. Louis National Basketball Association Packers Walt Bellamy Indiana Bob Pettit Hawks Philadelphia Wilt Chamberlain Weriors Nats Dave Gama Syracuse Los Angeles Lakers Detroit Pistons Lakers Elgin Baylor Jerry West Baylor West Los Angeles New York Boston

Start Today on $18 Million Flushing Meadows Stadium

Ground is broken for an $18 million 55,000 seat stadium to host the 1963 Mets and Titans. Located on the 1989-40 World's Fair site, the circular three tiered venue is planned for completion in 14 months.

New York Flushing Meadows Stadium New York Mets New York Titans Midtown Manhattan

Grand Jury Will Hear City Cases

A Municipal Court grand jury will hear charges of uttering forged checks against Lawrence Wayne Hartley of Farmville and Jimmy James Burchett of Sneadville Tennessee. The cases were sent from Municipal Court for grand jury action along with other municipal cases and fines for various offenses.

Corporation Court Lawrence Wayne Hartley Rt. 2 Farmville Jimmy James Burchett Sneadville Tenn

Army May Reject Hornung Over Pinched Nerve

Chicago AP reports Paul Hornung of the Green Bay Packers faces Army induction but may be passed after a third physical examination. The former Notre Dame star could be deferred if the nerve problem is deemed non disabling.

Hornung Chicago Paul Hornng Green Bay Packers Notre Uncle Sam

Eagles Dominate Raiders 27-0 at Berryville Stadium

Clarke County's defense stifled Loudoun County as the Eagles rolled to a 27-0 victory. Bill Anderson and Pic kles McCarty led the scoring with two rushing touchdowns while Bob Fiddler returned a fumble 75 yards for another score. Clarke improves to 7-0 while preparing to face Page County and Warren County in upcoming games.

Clarke County Loudoun County Berryville Clarke Eagles Loudoun Colonels James Wood Don Maphis Raiders Bill Anderson Bob Fiddler CCHS Anderson

Connie Baker Sets North Side High Series in Midway League

Connie Baker, 163 average, rolled 179 178 209 for 566 to set a new North Side Lanes high series in the Midway League. Her 566 tops the night’s performances as Outlaws beat Tightwads and she adds to a string of strong women’s scores across multiple teams and matches.

Connie Baker North Side Lanes Connie Outlaws Tightwads Pussyfooters W ‘Chester Golf Club Jo Huey Robbie Kerns Winds Str Golf Club Golf Club Bobby Kerns

Truck Driver to wed after catching Maris No. 61 ball

Sal Durante, 19, the bare handed catcher of Roger Maris 61st home run, will marry Rose Calabrese at St Finbar's Church in Brooklyn. The couple will fly to the West Coast to present the ball to Maris at Sam Gordon's Sacramento restaurant, with another Seattle trip planned for April.

New York Sal Durante Roger Maris Sal Rose Calabrese Durante Yankee Stadium Maris St. Finbar's Brooklyn Seattle

Johnson-Williams Loses to Charles Town in 26-7 setback

Charles Town’s Page-Jackson High downed Johnson-Williams of Berryville 26-7 yesterday afternoon. William Briscoe ran 61 yards for a pick six and Willie Brown added the extra point. J-W’s defense featured standout play from Charles Morris Lonnie Smith and Robert Jackson.

Charles Town Page-Jackson High Johnson- Williams Berryville William Briscoe Willie Brown West Virginians J-W Johnson-Williams Douglas Charles Morris Lonnie Smith Robert Jackson Maurice Smith Johnson - Williams Lucy Simms Harrisonburg

States Adopted Memorial Day as Legal Holiday

In 1873 New York declared Memorial Day a legal holiday and soon nearly all states followed suit establishing a nationwide observance of the day to honor fallen soldiers.

New York

Bell Clothes sweeps three Duckpin games in league action

Gene Funkhouser's 400 anchors Bell Clothes Stores as they sweep Quick Amusement Co. in the Independent League on Health Center Lanes. New Hiway Market also goes 3–0 over Virginia Gentleman, while other teams post solid scores including Sanitary Dairy over Royal Cab and a Church League double for Church of Christ. Spectators eye the Virginia State Open Singles at Health Center Lanes with potential 200 games and a 1000-plus seven game set.

Eugene Funkhouser Bell Clothes Stores Quick Amusement Co Francis Hudson Bell Clothes Evan Creswell Eugene Easter Quick Hiway Virginia Lawrence Pope Lane Reed Charles Minghini Pope Buddy Hansucker Roy Bly Winchester Esso Omps Funeral Home Bob Miller Doug Chaney Bly Roxy Roane Hockman Jackie Cleveland Buster Kline Sanitary Dairy Royal Cab Doug Conner Dairymen Becky Cornwell Loma McIntyre Aggie McCall Church OF Christ Dennie Sirbaugh Dick Renner Lee Ebert Sonny Cooper Charles Swartz Bill Galladay Health Center

Mira Leads Miami to 10-0 Win Over N C Varsity

Sophomore quarterback George Mira returned from injury to spark Miami to a 10-0 win over ACC co leader North Carolina. Boston University halfback Joe DiPietro raced 114 yards on three carries with two touchdowns, including an 87 yard score, in BU 20-6 over George Washington.

Associated Press Miami Boston University George Mira Joe DiPietro Mira North Carolina DiPietro George Washington Michigan State Mississippi Alabama Texas Longhorns Rice

Salim Makes United States Debut At Madison Square Garden

Argentina middleweight champion Farid Salim fights Teddy Wright in a 10 round bout at MSG. Salim, 25, records 33 fights with one loss and 2 draws and 14 knockouts. Wright, 24, brings 37 wins, 6 losses, 3 draws and 18 knockouts. ABC-TV telecasts the card.

New York Farid Salim Argentina Salim United States Madison Square Garden Teddy Wright Detroit Invader Wright ABC

Wifely Support at State University of Towa

More than half of the students at the State University of Towa rely on their working wives for major parts of their financial support, highlighting domestic funding contributions.

Towa City Towa State University of

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