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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 01, 1961

Page

8

Lucky Inn Defeats Hummer 7-1 in Winchester District Softball

Lucky Inn clinched a 7-1 win over R. H. Hummer at Senseng Park in Winchester District Class A softball. Roxy Hockman pitched well for Hummer, while Donnie Oates led Lucky Inn with two doubles and two singles in four at bats. The win advances Lucky Inn toward the State Class A Tourney in Lynchburg, with Hummer also qualifier-worthy.

Lucky Inn Winchester Senseng Park R. H. Hummer Hummer Lynchburg Reynolds Metals Richmond Kelly's Jets Roxy Hockman Jim Lemon Bobby Jackson Hockman Fuller Ken Pitta Reachie Sone Sains Siegarn Gene Singhass Oates Kline Roxy Jim Fox Dolinger Short Donnie Oates Shenandoah Arm

All Star Baseball Results And Schedule AP Wire

The article lists league standings with teams such as New York Baltimore Cleveland Chicago Boston Washington Minnesota Los Angeles and Kansas City followed by All Star game results. It notes National League versus American League all star action 1 1 after nine innings and outlines upcoming twi night doubleheaders in several cities including Los Angeles Boston Kansas City New York Minnesota Baltimore Cleveland Washington Detroit.

Associated Press American W. L. Pet New York Baltimore Cleveland Chicago Boston Washington Minnesota Los Angeles Kansas City

Moose Beat Jaycees to Move Toward Pony League Title

Jim Shanholtz Powered Moose to a 15-9 victory over Jaycees. Shanholtz hit for the cycle, scored four times and drove in three. Richard Dick homered for Jaycees, Doug Brill and George Werdig added two hits each, but Moose outhit 14-9 and pulled within one win of the second half crown with a makeup game set for Wednesday at Senseng Park.

Ray Dolinger Connie Oates Earl Bailey Jack Cleveland Ken Dodson Roxy Hockman Oates Kline Roxy Hummer Moose Trim Jaycees Jim Shanholtz Red Hot Bat Moose Jaycees Ellis Jaycee Shanholtz Richard Dick Doug Brill George Werdig Ers John Whitacre George Morris John Inskip Ward Wilson Stine Inskip Pony Loop Senseng Park

Winchester Polo Reaches Sherman Memorial Quarterfinals

The Winchester Polo Team, Goosecreek Ramblers, and Goosecreek Polo Club advance to the Sherman Memorial Tournament quarterfinals at Potomac Md Arena. Potomac’s Frank Wilson scores six, but Winchester wins 14 to 12 after a five-goal handicap. Winchester's Dunning and Marshall each notch three goals. McConnell adds two. Winchester to play Goosecreek Polo Club Friday at 8:30 p.m.

Winchester Goosecreek Ramblers Goosecreek Polo Club Potomac Frank Wilson Pete Dunning Sam Marshall Robert McConnell

Barber Wins PGA Title in Playoff Over January

Jerry Barber, at 45 the smallest man on tour, defeated Don January by one stroke in a Monday playoff to claim the National PGA championship. Barber became the oldest winner at 5 foot 5 and 135 pounds, earning Ryder Cup captaincy consideration for his team.

Don January Barber

State finals offer chances for local clubs to improve

A caption from a Star Photo shows Sonny Higgs, Winchester tourney commissioner, Aubrey Blue, manager of Lucky Inn, Jake Mellwee sponsor of Lt, Don Welsh manager of second place R. H. Hummer, and Doug Messall presenting the Jumping trophy. Higgs awarded Coca Cola prize to Blue who wears a sling after an early tournament injury.

Ust Sonny Higgs Winchester Tourney Hummer Higgs Blue

Cedar Creek Wins Thriller Over Montague In Church League

Cedar Creek broke loose for three final-inning runs to beat Montague 3 to 2 at Senseng Park as Charlie Hill held Cedar Creek to limited hits. Clark and D. Shirley led Cedar Creek with three and two hits, while Montague’s D. Clark produced three straight hits in the third inning.

Senseng Park Cedar Creek Monta Braddock Welltown Charlie Hill Ash Whitlock A. Shirley D. Keeler McDonald Hill Montague D. Shirley Silman Tinsman D. Clark Clark Shirley

U S Track Team Ends Four-Meet European Tour

The United States track squad, missing top stars, defeated Poland to finish a three week four meet tour in Europe. They opened by beating Russia and also downed West Germany and Great Britain, maintaining a 4-0 record in international duels under Coach Jumbo Elliott.

Warsaw United States Europe Poland Jumbo Jim Elliott Russia West Germany Great Britain

Fight results wrap from Miami bout

The Associated Press reports a boxing result from Miami where Tommy Schafer stops Willie Mc Creea in a bout listed with numeric weights and city details. Schafer advances as the Miami event lists scores and participant names with place markers.

Associated Press Miami Tommy Schafer Burgh Willie McCrea

Clarke 4-H'ers Attend Powell's Fort Camp

Twenty one Clarke 4-H club members are camping at Powell's Fort Valley this week led by County Agent John Gerken and Mrs. Madeline Myers. Linda Murphy serves as recreational director for the three week stay. Additional attendees for All-Star weekend include Danny McIntire and Judy Pine.

Berryville Clarke 4-H Club Powell's Fort Valley John Gerken Madeline Myers Linda Murphy Clarke Freddie Alger Mary Lou Shugars Bill Davis Ella Mae Evvie Coffelt Jerry Williams Larry Royston Jimmy Buckner Margaret Ellen Rebecca Travers Ray Chapman, Jr David Sowers Sam Mack Headley Lloyd Hurt, Jr Carolyn Emerick John Pine Robbie Bea John Davis Dickie Wolfe Danny McIntire Judy Pine

Clarke Lions Will Meet At Cook-Out

Clarke County Lions Club holds its regular cook-out Thursday at 7 p.m. DST at the home of Dan Pan coast. Cook-out team members listed include J. C. Brubaker George Burton Charles Enders Jr Walter Flory Oscar Kaye C. E. Miley Arthur Fulton Bob Smalley James Wood Frank Yowell Vernon Racer and Mallory Morrow. Gene Dunn will collect dues at this meet.

Berryville Clarke County Lions Club Dan Pancoast J. C. Brubaker George Burton Charles Enders, Jr Walter Flory Oscar Kaye C. E. Miley Arthur Fulton Bob Smalley James Wood Frank Yowell Vernon Racer Mallory Morrow Gene Dunn

Isis Cult Spreads From Egypt to Roman World

The cult of Isis promised immortality and bodily resurrection as it spread from Egypt to Greece, Rome, and Britain, challenging early Christianity for a period.

Isis Egypt Greece Rome Britain

Rouss Fire Company to Present Free Film Evening

The Rouss Fire Company sponsors a public screening of Operation Abolition Thursday at 8 p.m. in the fire hall downstairs following its 7:30 p.m. meeting. Joseph C Haines, president, notes open admission and free refreshments after the film which argues against Communist attempts to abolish the House Un-American Activities Committee.

Rouss Fire Company Joseph C.haines House UN - American Activities Committee Rouss Fire Co Burr P. Harrison Rouss

Front Royal Reverts to Eastern Standard Time Sept. 5

Warren County Supervisors voted to return to eastern standard time at 12:01 a.m. Sept. 5 after a summer on fast time. Town Council had approved a standard time shift pending county consent. The board also appointed H Douglas Hammer Jr as receiving agent for federal property for Civil Defense.

Front Royal County Board of Supervisors H. Douglas Hammer, Jr Hammer George C. Updegraff

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