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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 01, 1961

Page

9

Rifle Coach Insight Highlights Craft of Marksmanship

The article praises rifle coaches for teaching aiming, sight adjustment, holding, trigger control, and self discipline. It describes a skilled local coach as patient, observant, and trusted by students, and notes the coach’s pride in students’ progress and memories formed at Camp Rim Rock. It reports Rim Rock sessions, junior shooters ages 14 to 40s, and upcoming matches including an AR-Winchester prone event and the Winchester Junior Rifle Club schedule.

Camp Rim Rock Winchester Winchester Junior Rifle Club National Guard Armory Jack Sahm Joey Wright Bluebirds

College Stars May Put Pros In Tough Spot

In Chicago for college All-Star week the spotlight falls on memories of greats like Sam Baugh and Otto Graham as the All-Stars prepare to face the Philadelphia Eagles at Soldier Field. The roster features Joe Bellino Navy Bill Kilmer UCLA Norman Snead Wake Forest and others as potential heroes including Ditka Faison Kimbrough McKeever Antwine Pottios Larson Ladd Rice and more.

Chicago Sammy Baugh Gaynell Tinsley Tommy Harmon Jackie Robinson Otto Graham Elroy Hirsch Buddy Young Charlie Justice Ted Weed Bobby Conrad Bobby Mitchell Philadelphia Eagles Soldier Field All-Stars Joe Bellino Navy Bill Kilmer UCLA Norman Snead Wake Forest Bill Brown Illinois Tom Matte Ohio State Mike Ditka Pitt Earl Faison Indiana el Kimbrough Northwestern Marlin McKeever Southern Cal Houston Antwine Myron Pottios Notre Dame Greg Larson Minnesota Earnest Ladd Grambling Ken Rice Auburn

Foss says AFL has top outlook and profits ahead

Commissioner Joe Foss of the AFL said advance ticket sales are up 72 percent this year and predicted some clubs may earn a profit. He described the league as terrific and ready to compete with the NFL.

Santa Cruz Calif Joe Foss American Football League Marine Air South Dakota

Man Who Bossed Dorias and Rockne Heart Victim

Jesse Claire Harper 77 former Notre Dame coach and athletic director died of a heart attack at his cattle ranch near Ashland Kansas. Harper guided Notre Dame athletics during 1913 his first season helped make forward pass a potent weapon under Gus Dorias and Knute Rockne. He was born December 10 1883 in East Pawpaw Illinois and attended the University of Chicago 1902 06. He coached Alma College 1906 08 and Wabash College 1908 18 before joining Notre Dame for five years as athletic director and coach of all sports.

Ashland Kan Jesse Claire Harper Notre Dame Here Harper Gus Dorias Knute Rockne East Pawpaw Ill University of Chicago Alma Mich Wabash Ind.) College

Word Study: Emul ator and mastery of equal or surpass

A brief vocabulary note defines emulator as one who strives to equal or surpass. It cites a usage example: He is an emulator of the masters. The entry emphasizes daily word learning and expanding vocabulary.

Allen Captures Right Time in Area Horse Trials Photo

Howard C. Allen of Middleburg is praised for being in the right place at the right time during area races and horse trials. Sports Illustrated features his photo from Glenwood Park and a sequel shot showing Miss Peggy Lockett of Aldie after a water jump, muddy but unharmed.

Howard C. Allen Middleburg Sports Illustrated Ture Peggy Lockett Aldie Glenwood Park Lockett Allen

Unsatisfactory Ending Leaves Stars Puzzled in All Star Tie

AP Boston report recalls Paul Richards praising the American League for its effort in a rained-out 1-1 tie at Fenway Park. Richards laments the ending, notes higher determination in the second game, while NL manager Danny Murtaugh used 19 players. Rocky Colavito homered for the AL, and Don Schwall and Jim Bunning anchored pitching for a tight contest. The National League tied late on Eddie Mathews and Bill White hits, with Stu Miller fanning five in relief.

Joe Reichler Boston Paul Richards Fenway Park Richards San Francisco Danny Murtaugh Nationals Rocky Colavito Bob Purkey Cincinnati Henry Aaron Eddie Mathews Willie Mays Don Schwall Orlando Cepeda Eddie Kasko Bill White Mickey Mantle Ellie Howard Roy Sievers al Kaline

Minor League STANDINGS Update From The Associated Press

International League Richmond 2 Toronto 1 in 12 innings. American Association Louisville 6 Denver 2. Houston 9 Dallas-Fort Worth 0. Indianapolis at Omaha postponed due to rain. Pacific Coast League Tacoma 3 Seattle 2. Salt Lake City 5 Spokane 2. Only games scheduled.

Richmond Toronto Louisville Denver Houston Dallas-Fort Worth Indianapolis Omaha Tacoma Seattle Salt Lake City Spokane

Tragedy Strikes Rita Bale Family on Illinois River

In Havana Illinois AP reports multiple family drownings tied to the Illinois River. Gene Bale 30 and son Lindsey 3 perished after a boat accident. Rita Bale endures three losses in eight years, including her brother Billie Milner and her parents killed in a 1953 truck crash.

Havana Ill Rita Bale Gene Bale Lindsey Mlinois Billie Milner Roy Milner

All-Star Games Make $431,529

Facts and figures from Monday's All-Star baseball game at Fenway Park show a 1 to 1 tie after 9 innings due to rain. Attendance reached 1,851 for the game, with total two game receipts of 431,529 and two-game attendance 75,966. Series standings read American League 16, National League 14, one tie.

Boston Fenway Park San Francisco

Ex Spy Moore Warns on Shaping Future Warfare

Daniel T. Moore, a World War II OSS spy, spoke in Niagara Falls urging secrecy. He said the first rule of spy warfare is to give people only what they need to know and warned tomorrow’s battles will hinge on today’s spies.

Niagara Falls N. Y Daniel T. Moore OSS

Winchester Jr. Legion Eliminated at Staunton

Staunton Post 13 and Colonial Heights Post 284 split a best-of-three series in Staunton, forcing a decisive game tomorrow. Staunton triumphed 12 hits including a Wayne Blaylock homer and six RBIs from Blaylock to edge Winchester 9 2. Winchester opening loss featured two unforced runs on errors.

Staunton Staunton Post Champions Ial Heights Post Te Post Yester Tedénial Heights Winchester Staunton Fairgrounds Craigsville Wayne Blaylock Blaylock John Whitesell Colonial Heights Ted Reed Whitesell Mullins Michaels

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