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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1965
Page
14
The piece argues against strict Philadelphia gun rules sparked by national tragedy. It cites an ordinance banning sporting firearms entering the city and requires residents to obtain permits with police checks. It warns a looming mail order gun bill could restrict sales, transport, and ownership nationwide, urging readers to contact officials.
The eight man Winchester Rifle and Pistol Club team plus one alternate finished second in the Sharp shooter Classification after five matches from March 14 to yesterday. Competing at Fairfax Club’s 200 yard range near Manassas, the team fired the .30 caliber Mel Service rifle across five positions with ten record shots per position. Captain Jack Baum led members Jack Berry Leo Timbrook Richard Evans Bud Jones George Williams Bob Wolfe Warren Stone and alternate shooter Fred McDowell as five members had never fired in high competition before.
Bill Flynn the 40 year old combat veteran and father of three has joined the University of Maryland freshman baseball team after a 22 year absence from college. He majors in business education aims to teach, and also assists as a coach when Whitey Stevens travels with the varsity. Flynn is a left handed batter with four hits in 12 at bats and plays first or second base.
The Associated Press lists today’s slate with Richmond at West Virginia VMI at George Washington Bridgewater at Catholic University Randolph-Macon at Washington and Lee Lynchburg at Hampden Sydney Sydney at Roanoke Concord at Emory and Henry for track and tennis events.
Results show VPI 34 Davidson 1 and Emory and Henry 10 Maryville 3 with best of games rained out. Richmond 101 Frederick 43 and VMI 79 2 3 The Citadel 6 1 3. W and M 75 Ft. Eustis 65. Richmond 9 Frederick 0. Davidson 9 Virginia Tech 0. Virginia 6 George Washington 3. Golf R Macon 9 Bridgewater 0.
National League leaders include Krane pool of New York hitting .457 with 21 hits and 6 doubles while Santo and Bateman lead in runs and home runs. In the American League Conigliaro and Mantilla pace batting with high averages and Mantle tied for home runs, with Peters top pitching at 2 0 and 1.000.
In the Derby Trial at Churchill Downs Bold Lad Bugler and Tom Rolfe vie for top status as the Derby field of 12 takes shape. Tom Rolfe from Ray Guest's Powhatan Stable gains support after a strong finish in last week's Stepping Stone and could join Lucky Debonair and Hail To All among the favorites for Saturday's Run for the Roses. The 144 mile Derby post will be televised by CBS from 4 to 5 p.m. Eastern.
William Shakespeare Jr of Michigan developed a level wind fishing reel in 1897. The device made castings practical by ensuring even winding of the line on the spool.
Rain cancelled the Friday program at Winchester Speedway promoted by Hugh Dixon and Charlie Schneider. Drivers including Chuck Brannon Ray Dover Charlie Beeler and Lee Stultz’s 327 Chevy were set for debuts and features. A full 125 lap stock car program is planned for next Friday night at 8:30 p.m. EST on the 1 3 mile oval.
Japan, long the leading fishing nation since 1948, has slipped to second place behind Peru with China, the Soviet Union, and the United States following in the rankings based on catch volume and fleet size.
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