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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 04, 1961

Page

10

Minor League Standings Mixed Results Across Circuits

The Associated Press reports Pacific Coast standings with Hawaii 9 Vancouver 8 in 10 innings and Tacoma 4 Portland 0 while Spokane 6 San Diego 5 won in 11 innings. Seattle 21 Salt Lake City 4 leads American Association, Dallas-Fort Worth 52 Louis Plydenapolie n 2 Denver 1, Houston 11 Omaha 4 in other showings.

Hawaii Vancouver Tacoma Portland Spokane San Diego Kings Seattle Salt Lake City American Association Dallas-Fort Worth Louis Pedlenapolien Denver Houston Omaha

Antarctica Nurtures Sparse Life Despite Vast Size

Antarctica covers a land area nearly the size of Europe and Australia combined yet supports almost no vegetation and only a handful of animal species. Researchers note extreme cold and dry conditions limit ecosystem diversity on the planet’s southern continent.

Antarctica Europe Australia

Lucky Four clinches half title in Health Center bowling

Lucky Four led by Jo Chickle and Mabel Lineburg defeated Chuckers twice at Health Center Lanes to claim second half championship of the Summer Housewife Today. Individual scores included Lineburg 1089 Chickle 104, plus Miller 325, Buckner 330, Dodson 326, and Brill 104 in a tight series of rolloffs and duels.

Chuckers Lucky Jo Chickle Helen Elsen Bonnie Easter Mabel Lineburg Champens Cer Garnett McCarty Mary Louise Miller Nellie Vaughn Evelyn Tucker Eva Brill Alice Godlove Irene Borrer

Words to Watch for in Speech and Writing

A guide on correcting common misuses of phrases. It explains avoiding clichés and unnecessary intensifiers and offers examples of clearer wording for narration and dialogue.

Buckner to Start Sunday for Winchester Clarke

Buckner to start for Winchester Clarke this Sunday against Bakerton in the Tri-County League. Buckner came on in relief last week, blanking the final six innings with no hits or runs, prompting manager Frank Huff to make him a regular starter. Game at Rouss Park begins at 2:30 with free admission and a prize movie camera giveaway.

Lawrence Buckner Winchester - Clarke Frank Huff Bakerton Winchester Clarke Don Whitmore Jamison Moore Rouss Park Rebels Berkeley Place Martinsburg Winchester Buckner T

Sapling Stakes Closures Mark Monmouth Season Finale

A dozen 2-year-olds race in the Sapling Stakes at Monmouth Park to close the 1961 season with Derby prospects. Battle Joined and Sapling favorite Sir Gaylord lead a field that also features Crozier Beau Prince and other major entrants across the weekend program.

Associated Press Monmouth Park Arlington Park Saratoga San Diego del Mar C. T. Chenery Sir Gaylord Jooms Cain Hoy Monmouth Fred W. Hooper Crozier Carry Back Calumet Farm Beau Prince Chicago Alabama Brookmeade Stable Bowl of Flowers Darby Dan Farm Primonetta

Baseball Standings and Results Show Tight Races Across Leagues

Detroit leads with 66 39 629 while Baltimore and Seattle push for spots. Key games include Detroit 2 Washington 1 and Kansas City 6 New York 1, with Chicago 8 Cleveland 6 in a Friday matchup. Weekend schedule lists multiple interleague tilts, including Los Angeles at Baltimore and Minnesota at New York.

W. L. Pet. G.B Detroit Baltimore Seere Seeves Washington Los Angeles Kansas City New York Minnesota Boston Chicago Cleveland

Schedule fragment shows multiple NBA matchup lines

A list of repeated basketball fixtures including Cleveland vs Detroit, Washington vs Chicago, Philadelphia vs St Louis, Pittsburgh vs Cincinnati, Chicago vs Los Angeles, Milwaukee vs San Francisco, with several rematches and some neutral site indicators.

Philadelphia St. Louis Pittsbugh Cincinnati Chicago Los Angeles Milwaukee San Francisco Pittsburgh Phiadelphia W. L. Pet G.B Chi An Francisco

Tension Rises in North Side Mixed Classic as Mavericks Win Big

Mavericks sweep all four games to extend their lead over Mixers while second place Taterbugs set a league record with a 2645 three game total. Charlotte Jones leads women with 196 522 series and Dot Clark adds 189 492. Other results include Thunderbirds loss to Whiz Kids and Four Ws dominance over Colts.

Mavericks Mixers Taterbugs Charlotte Jones Shasta Garrison Charlotte Dot Clark Lightningbugs Jess Kiracore Bugs Harold Dawson Mable Kiracore Bill Boden LeRoy Boone

Refractory Students Challenge Teacher Amid Family Strife

The teacher faced a class marked by refractory behavior described as obstinate and intractable. He noted the pattern traced to unpleasant family relations affecting student manageability and engagement.

Moose clinches second-half Pony League title in 16 4 win

Moose took six innings with 16 runs on eight hits and benefited from Elks errors to beat the Inskip squad 16 4. Tookie Kerns and Larry Kelly led Moose with multi hits as Gerald Watkins struck out 13 for Elks while Inskip added two hits. The win locks Moose into the second half crown and sets up a rematch with Jaycees after a doubleheader tomorrow.

Gerald Watkins Elks Moose Anes F. Jenking Inskip Watkins Mooses Jaycees Tookie Kerns Larry Kelly Kerns Grim Ellis VFW

Bradfield Services for Don Bradfield in Wardensville

Funeral services for Dawn Don Bradfield of Wardensville West Virginia will be Sunday at 2 30 PM in the Methodist Church. Burial will follow in Wardensville Cemetery with Rev Nain of Shenandoah Virginia officiating. Pallbearers listed are Clyde Smith H H Dudley William Crawford Franklin Combs John Evans and Gene Fishel.

Dawn Don” Bradfield Wardensville W. Va Mr. Bradfield Nain Shenandoah Clyde Smith H. H. Dudley William Crawford Franklin Combs John Evans Gene Fishel

Major League Leaders Summary in 1960 AL and NL

American League batting leaders include Cash of Detroit at .365 and Howard of New York at .346. Mantle of New York leads runs with 93, while Maris has 98 RBIs and Gentile leads in RBIs with 96 for Baltimore. B Robinson of Baltimore posts 130 hits,Kubek of New York ties with Cash at 126, Kubek leads with 32 doubles as Aparicio of Chicago tops steals with 35. Ford of New York goes 19 2 with .905, Schwall of Boston 12 2 .857 in wins, while Ford also records 156 strikeouts, Pascual of Minnesota 138.

Cash Detroit Howard New York Mantle Maris Gentile Baltimore B. Robinson Kubek Aparicio Chicago Howser Kansas City Ford Schwall Boston Pascual Minnesota

Statistical Leaders and Highlights From The Baseball Season

Batting leader Clemente of Pittsburgh hit .366 with 138 hits as Robinson of Cincinnati led in RBIs with 96 and 33 home runs. Cepeda and Mays tied for 29 homers, while Wills stole 18 bases and Koufax posted 174 strikeouts.

Clemente Pittsburgh Robinson Cincinnati Mays San Francisco Cepeda Pinson Aaron Milwaukee Altman Chicago Wills Los Angeles White St. Louis Padres Miller Koufax Williams

Fire in Shed Causes Minor Damage at Kent Street Property

Firefighters report a late night blaze in a rear shed at 611 S. Kent St. caused by children at play. The fire destroyed old clothes, paper, and rags but caused no injuries or major damage to surrounding structures. South End and Friendship answered the alarm from 124 E Germain St backing the shed. Kent St. is owned by Kenseth Heary.

S. Kent St South End Friendship E. Germain St Kent St Kenseth Heary

Front Royal Advances in LL Tournament

Hampton Wythe beat Princess Anne County 7 6 and Front Royal routed Prentis Park 7 0 in Tuesday action. Altavista faces Fairfax and Front Royal meets Hampton with the state title game set for 6 PM Saturday.

Front Royal Altavista Fairfax Hampton If Wythe Hampton Wythe Princess Anne County Prentis Park Portsmouth

Notice to Whom It May Concern and Chancery Publication

Notice declares under Virginia and West Virginia law that funds over $1,000 will be delivered to Ralph W. Haines executor of Florence B. Slonaker estate. Also a Winchester Virginia chancery order of publication seeks partition of real estate at 666 N Loudoun St 66314 N Cameron St and 664 N Loudoun St with Joseph H Willis listed as nonresident defendant.

Ralph W. Haines Florence B. Slonaker Hampshire County West Virginia Florence B. Blenaker Virginia Corporation Court OF the City OF Winchester Katherine Tillie Byrd Rachel Ford North Loudoun Street Joseph H. Willis RFD Catskill New York Joseph A. Willis Cameron Street R.F.D General Ction

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