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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 17, 1968

Page

11

Apple Blossom Sports Breakfast draws 200 tickets sold

The fourth annual Apple Blossom Festival Sports Breakfast at Lee-Jackson Restaurant on Friday May 3 draws over 200 tickets in one week. Fran Tarkenton Giants quarterback and Coca Cola marketing rep will address the public gathering in Winchester.

Lee-Jackson Fran Tarkenton New York Giants Coca Cola Company Winchester Richmond Tarkenton University of Georgia School of Business Administration Minnesota Vikings Giants Yankee

1968 Pennant Picks from Wise Ole Owl

Russ Potts surveys the 1968 baseball outlook with predictions for the National League led by St. Louis Pittsburgh Cincinnati and San Francisco and the American League highlighting the Senators Twins and Yankees. He notes key players and opening day background including the first night game in 1950. Army opens football at West Point against The Citadel with the Army-Navy game set for November 30 in Philadelphia.

Wise Ole Owl Pittsburgh Baltimore Cardinals Cincinnati Giants Juan Marichal Willie Mays Bob Gibson St. Louis Pittsburgh Pirates Army West Point Citadel Chicago Cubs Atlanta Los Angeles Philadelphia Red Sox Joe Lahoud Elston Howard

Major League Leaders Report From AP Baseball and College Basketball

Major League Baseball leaders include batting leaders Ce dada and Allison with high averages, runs, hits, and home runs listing notable players such as Yastrzemski and Cepeda. Pitching highlights name Siebert and Briles with perfect 1.000 ERAs among two decisions. Denver hoops note Harry Hollines Night as he scores 24 in a 70 68 win over New Mexico.

Horton Allison Minn Knoop Calif Davalillo Cleve Yastrzemski Bost Sims Jackson Oak Oliva Siebert Chance Pascual Wash Phoebus Ball Cepeda Flood Parker L.A Perez Cin Hart S.F Morgan Houst Briles Jenkins Chic C. Short Phil Denver Harry Hollines University of Denver Colorado Hollines New Mexico

Champs' Home Opener Wrecked by Detroit Tigers

Detroit spoiled Boston’s home opener 9-2 as a eight-run fourth inning buried the Red Sox. Mayo Smith’s Tigers improved to 4-1 after an opening-day loss, while Boston dropped to 2-3.

Champs Detroit Tigers Mayo Smith Iast Boston Dick Willliams Earl Wilson Ray Culp Bill Freehan Jim Northrup Dick McAuliffe Don Wert McAuliffe Wert Willie Horton Norm Cash Lee Stange Culp Ray Oyler Robinson Yankees Dooley Oaklay

Cure Favored in Feature Tonight at Charles Town

Lois V. Henry's Cure, a five length winner last time out at Charles Town, is favored in a seven horse field at Shenandoah Downs. The 7-year-old gelding, ridden by Victor Espinosa, seeks a second straight win in the mid week feature with Claire Mintess and other standouts close behind. Attendance was 4109 and the Twin Double paid $5,851.40 to four ticket holders.

Charles Town W. Va Lois V. Henry Shenandoah Downs Victor Espin Care Carolyn Edwards Claire Mintess Cure Dallas Hedge Woodway Facey Girl Yadkin Road Wagon Bank San Quentin Phil’s Delight Harold F. McCormick Joey Lubas Angelo Vasil King Punchy Joey Lukas Vasil Alavette Delovery

Frederick County Recreation Assn Meeting Friday

Frederick County Recreation Association schedules a 7 30 p m meeting at the Stephens City Fire Hall for managers coaches and parents involved in Little League and Pony League. Call Stephens City 869 2168 with questions.

Frederick County Recreation Association Stephens City

Pro Basketball By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Tuesday Results

Eastern Division action highlighted Philadelphia leading Boston 3 2 in the best of seven series. No games scheduled for today. Thursday features ABA Championship finals with New Orleans in a best of seven series.

Philadelphia Boston New Orleans

Fights DALLAS Curtis Cokes Wins World Welter Title

DALLAS Curtis Cokes retained the world welterweight title by stopping Willie Ludick in 5 rounds. The bout listed Cokes at 145 percent and Ludick at 14614, with the match taking place in Dallas.

Associated Press Dallas Curtis Cokes Willie Ludick South Africa Cokes Miami Beach Mose Harrell St. Petersburg Fla Tony Ventura Buffalo N.Y Walpole Mass Curtis Bruce Newark Marion Connors Boston

Virginia Sports Calendar Contests and Results Summary

Virginia colleges grade a busy slate across baseball track tennis and golf with matches featuring Washington and Lee Elon Hampden Sydney Old Dominion Loyola Marymount Emory and Henry Randolph Macon Richmond Lynchburg Roanoke VPI and more Results include NMU scores RPI and team tallies such as Lincoln Memorial 1 Emory and Henry 0 and Bridgewater 0 3. The card notes multiple regional results and standings across spring sports.

Washington & Lee Elon Bridgewater Hampden-Sydney Old Dominion Baltimore Loyola Maryville Emory & Henry Richmond Lynchburg Randolph-Macon Hampden Sydney N.C. Methodist Loyola

Haynie Leads LPGA Money Race in 1968 After Four Events

Cincinnati report shows Sandra Haynie atop the LPGA money list after four 1968 events with 3908 dollars. Kathy Whitworth trails by less than 100 dollars with 3837 from one win, as the season advances.

Cincinnati Sandra Haynie Ladies Professional Golf Association Tour LPGA Miss Haynie Kathy Whitworth

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