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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1968
Page
9
Carol Mann shot a 75 three over par in the $15,000 Ridgewood Country Club event. Kathy Whitworth led with 69 after an eagle and a 50 foot putt on the 16th hole while Mann faced a triple bogey, keeping her six strokes behind.
Green Bay defeated the College All Stars 34 to 17 in Chicago. Larry Csonka led a 225 yard ground game for the Stars, while Bart Starr connected on three TD passes for the Packers as Greg Landry and Karl McCullough teamed for notable completions.
Shenandoah Chapter of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes plans a trip to the Baltimore Colts Training Camp in Westminster Maryland on August 8. Departure from Handley at 9 a.m. and return by 9 p.m. includes a noon lunch and possible scrimmage. Reservations by August 5 with cost under five dollars.
Last night rainouts in the Church League push two games to tonight at Bodie Grim Field. Sunny side faces Presbyterian at 7 p.m. Braddock Street meets Grace Bible at 8. Winchester Little League playoffs start at 6 30 p.m. Rotary leads Green Chemical 3 0 in the bottom of the second before play resumes. A possible second game follows the 6 30 p.m. contest. The Church League championship is scheduled for Monday at 8 p.m. after the consolation tilt.
Bowling league standings show multiple matchups led by Northside Lanes with high team scores. Floyd Starnes 220 615 and Jack Bailey 221 602 anchor wins for their teams as others post solid individual lines.
Bowling league standings show Powder Puffs leading with 33 wins and 11 losses. Teams include Born Losers Bugs and Bees Gutter Dusters 618 Road Runners and others with varying records and high game and series scorers across the season.
Mrs. Mary Alice Canney of Centreville defeated Mrs. Juanita Petrone of Blacksburg 7 and 5 in the 36 hole Virginia women's amateur final to clinch the state title. The 23 year old, praised for power, built a large lead with a dramatic par on hole 26 and outstanding drives, sealing victory on the 31st hole. Canney has prior titles including Maryland state amateur and Baltimore city amateur.
Colts visit Oakland while Bengals debut in AFL exhibition against Kansas City at Nippert Stadium in Cincinnati. Bears face Cowboys in Hall of Fame Game at Canton as Dooley takes Bears helm and Hall inductees are honored.
National League leaders list 275 at bats for M Alou Pitt 334 Rose Cin 331 Runs Rose Cin 62 Brock StL 62 RBIs McCovey SF 65 R Allen Phil 60 Hires Aaron Atl 60 Hits Flood StL 136 Brock StL 128 Doubles Brock StL 33 Staub Hou 27 Bench Cin 27 Triples Clemente Pitt 10 Brock StL 10 Home runs McCovey SF 25 R Allen Phil 22 Stolen bases Wills Pitt 33 Brock StL 28 Pitching 10 decisions Marichal SF 20 4 .833 Regan Chic 82 800 Strikeouts Jenkins Chic 172 Singer LA 158
Paul Goldsmith’s Camaro leads Grand Touring qualifying at Atlanta Raceway with 148.895 mph for the 250 mile race. Owner Smokey Yunick says he will withdraw if NASCAR insists on removing a stock part, though he won’t specify which item. Donnie Allison joins in the top 15 for the Dixie 500 as Bobby Allison posts the fastest speed in the Dixie 500 practice.
Philadelphia traded Jim Running to Pittsburgh for Harold Clem a 22 year old right hander. Clem posted a 15 3 record last season with Raleigh in the Carolina League and led the circuit with a 1.64 ERA.
The junior group travels to the Home Beneficial tourney in Richmond with Ian Valentine and Jeff Perry competing. Girls join the Washington Women's Championships, with Susi Lake Kathye Stratton and Page Monahan advancing before tougher foes. Harrisburg rivals visit for intercity matches as Aug events loom including Aug 9 12 15 16 schedule.
The list outlines leaders by category for the American League. Batting leaders include Uhlaender hitting .299 in 275 at bats and Carew at .296. runs led by McAuliffe with 69. RBIs by Harrelson with 80. hits by Uhlaender with 120 and Bando with 111. doubles by R Smith with 27 and Robinson with 25. triples by Fregosi and Stroud with 8. home runs by Howard with 31 and Horton with 26. stolen bases led by Campaneris with 35 and Cardenal with 24. Pitching leaders show McLain at 21–3 and Tiant at 17–7. strikeouts led by McDowell with 210 and Tiant with 189.
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