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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 02, 1966

Page

8

Rookie Johnstone Sparks Angels Past Yankees in 4-3 Win

Rookie outfielder Jay Johnstone, called up from Seattle after Rick Reichardt’s kidney trouble, collected three hits and drove in the winning run as the Angels edged the Yankees 4-3. He previously learned a hard lesson on July 4 when a foul ball led to interference.

Murray Chass Jay Johnstone Johnstone California Rick Reichardt Angels New York Yankees Seattle Reichardt Portland Yankees

Minor League Results International League Scores

Rochester defeats Columbus 2 to 0 while Buffalo unfolds a 12 to 3 rout over Richmond. Toronto drops a 1 to 4 game against Jacksonville 0 to 1. Only games scheduled.

Rochester Columbus Buffalo Richmond Toronto Jacksonville

Baptist Grabs 2nd As Market Braddock and M-Homes Win

Baptist moves to second by routing Sunnyside 13-6 as Braddock Street defeats First Brethren 5-3 to spoil. Market blanked Presbyterian 8-0 while Winchester Mobile Homes won 5-4 in 11 innings over Shorty’s Furniture.

First Baptist Sunnyside Braddock Street First Brethren Presbyterian Winchester Mobile Homes Shorty’s Furniture

City League Softball Standings Snapshot

The CITY LEAGUE standings show Winc Mobile Homes leading with 15 wins and 1 loss, followed by Sheavabankers 13 and F M Bank 13. Phillips 66 has 11, Shorty’s Furniture 7, and Sy Fi 1 with multiple teams listed in lower spots.

C & S Bank Winc Mobile Homes Sheavabankers F & M Bank Phillips 66 Shorty’s Furniture Sy Fi Reuss Park Shenanbankers F&m Bank Shorty’s Furniture Winchester Rotary Exchange Kiwanis Lions

National League Star Hank Gowdy Dead at 76

Hank Gowdy the National League catcher famed for the 1914 World Series performance and the first major leaguer to volunteer for World War I died at 76 after a long illness in Columbus. He played 10 seasons with the Boston Braves, later coached for the Braves Reds and Giants, and left widow Pauline and sister Irene Gowdy.

Hank Gowdy Columbus Ohio Boston Braves Gowdy Connie Mack Philadelphia Athletics George Stallings Braves Boston Giants Washington Manny Ruel Hank Ruel Minneapolis Rochester Cincinnati Reds New York Giants Pauline Irene Gowdy Hollywood Calif

Jack Ritter and Club Enter Tri State Event at Preston

Jack Ritter qualified for the Tri State Golf Invitational at Preston Country Club in Kingwood West Virginia with 80 85 165, finishing 36th among 112 qualifiers. The article lists matchplay teams for the President's Trophy Tourney and notes awards, encores, and upcoming club events at Carpers Valley Golf Club.

Ralph Grim Carpers Valley Country Club Gus Bornscheuer Ae Vaughan Grim Floyd Hoffman Stan LaFollette C.V Billy Mitchell Jack Ritter Preston Country Club Kingwood W. Va Jack Great Guns al Murphy Ed Doll Dick Crisman Gene Ratliff Jack Swaneson Howard Adkins Les Singhass Donnie Oates Joe Spangler Roger Vaughan Bobby Kipps Tom Lord Ralph Morean Allen Kendall Bill Jackson Buddy Speakman Marshall Crisman Paul Brandofino Bill Deavers Ralph Lamp Mace Strickler Jim Sager Julian Armel Mickey Perry Nelson Golf Association Bob Dale, Jr Charlie Petersen Gene Sullivan Buddy Speakeran

Local teen leads Farmington Invitational after round two

Debbie Austin of Oneida tops the 54 hole Farmington Invitational with a 74 in round one and 14 pars and two birdies. In second place with 77s are Burke and Mrs Carol Flenniken of Denver, a Curtis Cup teammate and American Curtis Cupper.

Charlottesville New York Debbie Austin Oneida Wereta Burke

Potts previews Redskins Colts exhibition in D C Stadium

In Washington the Redskins face the Baltimore Colts in a preseason game at D C Stadium. Editorial notes warn of holes in the Skins lineup with Otto Graham limited by missing depth while Charley Gogolak and Charley Taylor bring scoring potential.

Otto Graham Redskins Dick Kern VPI Otto Washington Cleveland D.C Charley Gogo Gogolak Princeton Chicago White House Judges’ Athletic Association Judges Association Charley Taylor NFL Jimmy Brown

Major League Baseball Standings and Schedule Notes

National League leaders include Los Angeles San Francisco Pittsburgh and Philadelphia with half a game spreads. Monday results feature San Francisco New York Los Angeles Pittsburgh Philadelphia Houston Cincinnati St. Louis. Today sees six matchups across major cities and two twin bills listed.

California Bill Rigney Minnesota Boston Washington Kansas City Los Angeles Pittsburgh San Francisco New York Philadelphia Houston Cincinnati St. Louis Johnestone Lou Burdette Jack Sanford Jimmie Hall Earl Battey Tony Conigliaro Jim Grant Bert Camel Paneris Jim Gosger Paul Casanova V. L. Pet. GB San Fran Phila Atlanta Chicago

Area Sports Schedule for Shenandoah Downs and Local Leagues

Tonight and the week ahead list horse racing at Shenandoah Downs and multiple youth leagues. Teen League Baseball, City League Softball, Winchester Little League, Shrine football game Baltimore vs Washington, and Friday stock car racing at Winchester Speedway are scheduled with multiple matchups across venues.

Shenandoah Downs H. F. Nelson Lamar Sloan American Legion Northside Lanes F & M Bank C & S Bank Phillips Shenanbankers Baltimore Washington Redskins Winchester Speedway Washington Winchester Rotary Kiwanis Exchange Lions

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