Grum Wins Feature At Hagerstown In Front Of Record Crowd
Johnny Grum of Altoona Pennsylvania won the 50 lap Wynn's National super modified at Hagerstown Raceway driving a borrowed gear box. The victory worth $1,000 plus a Wynn's trophy and 200 points, came in front of a record crowd.
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Jack Deniston
Ray Dovel
Louie Newlin
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Buster Farrell
Roscoe Barnes
Dick Warrenfeltz
Shorty Bowers
Tennis Tourney Set for August 14 to 17
The Winchester Parks and Recreation Department will host a golf style tennis tournament August 14 through 17 with trophies for each division winner. Eligible participants are residents of Winchester and Frederick County with a registration deadline at 5 p.m. August 11. Applicants may register by calling 662-4946.
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Ortega Fires Three Hit Shutout at Minnesota
Washington senior club under Gil Hodges blanked Minnesota 5 0 for their third straight win and ninth in 12 games. Pitcher Phil Ortega improved to 9 5 with a seven strikeouts effort, ending a seven game skid against the Twins as Ken McMullen hit his 13th homer.
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Seattle Seeks Finley's Last Place Club
Kansas City Athletics owner Charles O Finley met with Gov Dan Evans and Seattle Mayor J D Braman saying he is pleased with city and county officials attitude If a decision is made to move the franchise an announcement will be made around Oct 1 after a meeting of league owners The move needs seven of ten owners approval Seattle is not in a competition area with Oakland and shows no interest in Milwaukee
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Robs Outpoints Wyatt in Washington Boxing Card
Leroy Roberts 148 defeats Dave Wyatt 146 in a light bout at Washington. Calvin Woodland 129 stops Gene Young 131 in Clairsville, Ohio, in a separate match.
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Major League Standings and Schedule Snapshot
Standings show Los Angeles leading St Louis 6 to 4 and Philadelphia 8 to 0 over San Francisco. Upcoming games include Atlanta at New York and Pittsburgh at Chicago with several doubleheaders and nightly splits noted.
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Pirates win opener as Luplow and Pirates fire six hits
Yesterday's Stars show strong batting as Luplow and the Pirates deliver six hits in nine at bats in a 6-3 win over Chicago. The second game goes 14 innings to a 3-3 tie. Ortega fires a three hit shutout as the Senators blank Minnesota 5-0.
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Area Sports Schedule For Tuesday To Friday
A compact listing of Charles Town horse racing and Frederick County softball and little league events from Tuesday through Friday. Matches include Phillips 66 Mountain Dew Crown Cork Ward's Plaza Shenandoah Bank First Baptist First Presbyterian Braddock Street and Moun tain Dew across multiple diamonds and venues with all star games noted if necessary.
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Clarke County recreation program ends with extended activities
The Clarke County recreation program winds up its second year with continued activities. Slow pitch softball and the Run for Your Life race extend into an extra week with two all star teams and two Wednesday nights to reach trophies. Awards night is set for August 19 with running events. a movie at the high school starts at 9 p.m. Track meets and a Road Runners Club formation are planned if interest exists. Berryville pool reports summer success with 17 swimmers earning badges across advanced and lifeguard classes. A Sidewalk Art Show for Millwood Playground classes is scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 12 in the Farmers and Merchants Bank parking lot starting 9 a.m.. volunteers and donations are welcome. Call Mary Galloway at 955-2625.
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Cubs Lose Seventh Straight In Dark at Wrigley Field
The Cubs drop their seventh straight, 6-3 to Pittsburgh, after a 14 inning game called at dusk. The doubleheader Wednesday will replay the game. Ron Santo’s eighth inning homer tied the night game before darkness.
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Is It Skill Or Just Plain Luck?
New York AP reports on the NFL interview system by Don Weiss that lets coaches pick fitting quotes for pre and post game remarks. It notes filler lists for winners and losers and mentions broader use during the regular season with examples from pregame to midweek.
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Shaving Strokes with Long Irons From Golf Expert Beard
Frank Beard explains long irons the one two and three iron require careful control. He notes their length and low loft tempt overswing and offers tips to swing smoothly and let the club do the work.
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