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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 27, 1968

Page

8

Red Auerbach to Speak at Shepherd College

Arnold Red Auerbach the famed NBA coach will speak to students and the public at Shepherd College Reynolds Hall on May 1 at 8 30 p m His topic Making of Champions highlights his record breaking career with the Boston Celtics and his role as a league leader.

Shepherdstown W. Va Arnold ‘Red’ Auerbach NBA Shepherd College Reynolds’ Hall Red Auerbach Boston Washington Capitols Celtics

Macon baseball notes shine as Stephens marks long tenure

Randolph Hicks reports on Macon College baseball coach Hugh Stephens in his 19th year and his 100th loss. Ashland standouts John Mallory Billy Wood Jack MacPherson Mike Yearwood Jim Haile headline a stingy 1.94 ERA staff. Key hitters Bobby Allen Dickie Baltimore Midlothian Chuck Bothem pace a 0.367 to 0.355 average as the Jackets close the schedule with eight games, seven against M-D foes, starting with Bridgewater.

Ashland Randolph Macon Hugh Stephens RPI Stephens John Mallory Billy Wood Front Royal Jack MacPherson Arlington Mike Yearwood Hampton Jim Haile Tappahannock Jackets Bobby Allen Springfield

Shenandoah Downs Horse Race Results Summary

Racing results from Shenandoah Downs list winners for ten races with payout data. Sugar Pop led first with 13.20, bombees Pat and Noor's Girl second and third. Other notable finishes include Twin Double and a high dividend pay day for the Twin Double.

Bompee Noor Peratan Antony the Abbot Shenandoah Downs Loudoun Valley Handley Winchester Golf Club James Wood Fauquier Warrenton Angel Cordero Tiders

Last Afternoon Card Sunday at Hagerstown Race Way

HAGERSTOWN Md The last afternoon program until fall will be spun off this Sunday afternoon at the Hagerstown Raceway Western Maryland oval switches to Sunday twilight May 5 with a double feature of supermodified and semi late model cars A new point system tight races top standings led by Ray Dovel Dover Grum and others semi late drivers led by Doug Bailey Johnny Haberback and Charlie Johnson follow with multiple contenders ready to race Two complete programs followed by two heats then 25 lap supers and 20 lap semi late main events

Hagerstown Maryland Ray Dovel Johnny Grum Dover Grum Don Davis George Weaver Jack Deniston Richard Lupo Buddy Armel Bobby Allen Irvin King Rick Schmelgan Kenny Slaybaugh Elmer Ruby Bill Ulsh Red Ninsinger Pete Swarmer Doug Bailey Johnny Haberback Bailsey Charlie Johnson Junior Feathers John Meeker Irvin Turner Marvin Isanogle Sam Nalley Wayne Gembe Dale Miller Roscoe Barnes Mitch Smith Dovel Allen

Playoff Battle Keeps Celtics Up On Lakers 2-1 Lead

The Associated Press reports Boston defeated Los Angeles 127 to 119 to take a 2-1 series edge in the NBA Finals. No other results are listed for the current day.

Boston Los Angeles

Mantle lifts Yankees with 521st homer in win over Detroit

Mickey Mantle hit his 521st home run tying for fourth on the all time list as the Yankees beat Detroit 5-0 behind Mel Stottlemyre a three hitter. The homer capped a strong night featuring five stolen bases and a standing ovation from the crowd.

Hal Bock Associated Press Yankees Mickey Mantle New York Detroit Mantle Mel Stottlemyre Ted Willams Jimmy Foxx Willie Mays Babe Ruth Chicago Minnesota Boston Baltimore Washington Cleveland Oakland California Cincinnati Atlanta Philadelphia Houston St. Louis Pittsburgh Los Angeles San Franccisco Yankee Stadium Foxx Ralph Houk Eddie Stanky White Sox Tommy Davis Dave Boswell Lee Stange Mike Andrews Red Sox Orioles Joe Foy Reggie Smith Ed Stroud del Unser Senators Frank Howard Fred Valentine Dennis Higgins Tony Horton Max Alvis Rick Monday Angels John ‘‘Blue Moon Odom Jack Aker

Combs Leads Colonels in Albemarle Relays at Charlottesville

Ronnie Combs, a three sport standout for James Wood, is a key Colonels hope at the Albemarle Relays in Charlottesville. He recently threw 150 feet four inches in the City-County Meet.

Don Ratliff Clarke County Berryville Clarke County High Jim Hamilton Ronnie Combs James Wood Albemarle Charlottesville Ronnie Mary Helen Massie Shenandoah Downs Handley, Clarke Shenandoah Baltimore

Shenandoah Downs Entries and Major League Standings Snapshot

Major League standings show Detroit leading with 93 wins, Boston 74, Minnesota 80 games played, and West Coast teams California 59 and Oakland 68. Schedule notes include key results such as Cleveland 14 innings, Oakland 8 California 4, and several division matchups.

Detroit Boston Minnesota Baltimore New York Oakland Cleveland California Chicago Washington

Virginia Colleges Face Multiple Games This Week

Virginia colleges schedule baseball track tennis and lacrosse contests with Virginia Tech Richmond George Washington VMI W&M Hampden Sydney Old Dominion Mount St Marys and others plus results in baseball including Randolph Macon 15 Emory & Henry 4 and Washington & Lee 9 RPI 6. Track results from Penn Relays and local meets listed along with farm entry notes.

Virginia Tech Richmond George Washington VMI West Virginia W&m Randolph Macon Hampden- Sydney Bridgewater Lynchburg Old Dominion Mt. St. Mary’s Lays Shepherd Randolph-Macon St. Andrews Washington & Lee Virginia N.C South Carolina Emory & Henry RPI

Playful Timbeau Leads Six Sprint Rivals At Charles Town

Playful Timbeau tops a six horse field in the Clover Handicap at Charles Town’s night track. Itsacola Priam B Bronze Gold Albergo Magic Tracks among the contenders as Gary Smith sets weights. Larry Hunt adds two more wins, boosting his meet total to 12.

Charles Town W. VA Playful Timbeau Shenandoah Downs I Ohio Tojnight Gary Smith Shenandoah Itsacola Priam Albergo Magic Tracks Larry Hunt Creamona Lil Hanover Stag Hunt Steam Roller Grasselli

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