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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1963
Page
7
A crowded program at Shenandoah Downs lists multiple races with assorted entries across six races in a busy day. Notable horses include Future Vision and Oak Wood Lady in the sixth race, with various claimers and maidens across the card and several jockeys referenced in the entries.
The heavyweight title rematch between Sonny Liston and Floyd Patterson is scheduled for June 27 in Las Vegas. Liston adviser Jack Nilen agreed to the date with reluctance, and a sparring partner said the title fight will be in Las Vegas. Patterson retains rights to pick date and site per the first fight contract.
In a reminiscence tied to Memorial Day, the author recalls Major Pine known for drum and infantry service since 1861. He reflects on veterans, their character, and the enduring memory of those who served, alongside personal anecdotes of fishing and small-town life.
The bowling report highlights several 3-1 and 4-0 wins including Saddlery over Power Company 4-0 led by Sirbaugh with 200 168 227. Broadwater, Gangbusters, Quick Music, Charcoal Hearth, Snyder's Plumbing and National Fruit posted notable scores and series with players like Fable Haun Lamp Catlett Garver Kibler Holliday Dawson and Lange delivering strong sets.
The Associated Press lists today’s contests across baseball tennis golf and track. Notable results include VMI 8 Richmond 4 in track and Bridgewater 8 Randolph-Macon 2 in 11 innings, with Virginia Tech 4 Wake Forest 3 in track.
Duke faces North Carolina in a pivotal ACC baseball clash in Durham aiming to move atop the standings with a 5-1 mark. Wake Forest sits at 4-1, while NC State earns its first ACC win. Florida State capitalizes on UNC errors for a Chapel Hill victory.
Bobby Schneider rolled a 162 in the Teen Age Mixed Doubles League at Health Center Lanes, adding a 378 total with 94 in frame seven and a final strike sequence. Gene Willis added 148, Peggy Crowser 129, Sue Purtlebaugh 113, while East Cork Street Grocery led by scores of 542, 613 and 644 for 1799 in three wins.
A reader note compares West Germany's area to the U.S. state of Oregon, highlighting similar geographical scale. The item provides a concise geographic reference without further context.
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