Twins Pull Eight Games Ahead In American League Race
The Minnesota Twins stretched their lead to eight games over Baltimore after an 8-0 win over Boston as Jim Perry pitched a two hitter. Tony Oliva had four hits, Don Mincher drove in three, and Mickey Mantle sparked a late surge for the Yankees who won 6-5 in Detroit. Al Kaline and Norm Cash homered for the Tigers as Mantle boosted his average to .270.
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Dick Couch
Associated Press
Johnny Keane
New York
Yankees
Detroit
Twins
Minnesota
Baltimore
Boston
Jim Perry
Orioles
Kansas City
al Kaline
Norm Cash
Ray Oyler
Mantle
Tigers
Chicago
Perry
Felix Mantilla
Tony Oliva
Don Mincher
John O'Donoghue
A’s
Mike Hershberger
Norm Siebern
Chico Salmon
Cleveland
Charles Town completes first night racing meet
Charles Town Race Course near Charles Town West Virginia capped its 33 year history with its first night racing meet highlighted by a July 5 program drawing 13 633 fans and 18 races generating 909 908 in handle A $24 556 40 windfall was won on a twin double The $400 000 lighting system by Motor City Electric won praise as the lighted track enables fall 48 night meeting starting October 4 before a two month pause for Shenandoah Downs racingayouts and notable jockey Willie Shoemaker riding Swaps Round Table and Bagdad in the Hollywood Derby were mentioned.
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Charles Town
W. VA
Motor City Electric Co
Detroit
Steeds
Shenandoah Downs
Thoroughbred Race Entries and Odds Card
Post time seven fifteen P.M. for a crowding of races detailing horse names jockeys and weights across five events. Notable entries include Miss Peerless Linda's Treasure Sugar Loch Exact Change and Native Jewell with implied wagering and claiming notes throughout the list.
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Miss Peerless
Todd
Hedge
Linda’s
V. Lass
Rita M
Isa la A
Zinck
Diav’olkis
Tobelled Hearn
Tim
Echo Senda
Ihistom
Stan Steve—Baker
Marlene
Mauro
Shir Kaful
Silk Paeee
J. R. Robert
Gr’hm
Northwest
Reeder
Our Son J
Bossuet Gal—Small
Ae A. Gage
Scotte
Carl
Dan
Baker
Ee Clarkberg
Hidalgo
Ace Ipinning
Charles Town Race Results Highlighted by Multiple Payouts
Charles Town race card shows Naretha and Alaksaw among early winners with payouts of 7.20 and 9.60. Squire Jim posted 12.80 with Rebelb and Yum Yum Kid among lower finishes. Daily Double paid $77.20 and nine races listed with various horses and odds. Saturday handle reported at $431,625 with a 42 night total of $12,565,002 and daily average $299,166.
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Isquire
Jim
Doube
Mitchell Wins VSGA Open Behind 218 Total
Bobby Mitchell of Danville clinched the Virginia State Golf Association Open at James River, finishing 54 holes at 218 and winning $2,800. Amateur Harry Easterly Jr. led early but finished two back, while Mitchell became the first pro to win both USGA Open and VSGA Open titles in the same year.
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Richmond
Bobby Mitchell
Danville
Virginia
Country Club of
James River
Mitchell
Virginia Association of Golf Professionals
Harry Easterly Jr
USGA
Emerson Defeats McKinley for Nassau Bowl Title
Roy Emerson captured the Nassau Bowl in Glen Cove New York defeating Chuck McKinley 6 4 11 9 7 5. Emerson's powerful serve overwhelmed McKinley who had been his Davis Cup foe in Cleveland last September.
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Glen Cove
N.Y
Roy Emerson
America
Chuck McKinley
Emerson
McKinley
Cleveland
Mason Dixon Drag Racing Roundup Brings Big Crowds and Fast Cars
Last Wednesday night marked the first full Wednesday drag meet in the area with a large turnout. Dick Landy’s fuel injected funny car set new Mason Dixon factory exhibition records while Sandy hit 9.79 E T at 138.88 mph and 9.78 E T at 138.67 mph. Bonner and Sox battled in a close match with Bonner winning the three of four races. next meet August 18 features Landy vs Harold Ramsey’s Blown GTO after Saturday’s August 7 match race.
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Sox
Bonner
Sandy
Dick Landys
Dodge
California
Mason Dixon
Ronnie Soxs
Plymouth
Phil Bonners
Falcon
Phil
Dick Landy
Harold Ramsey
Braves sweep Astros as Mathews homers twice in doubleheader
Ed Mathews of Milwaukee piled up five hits and drove in seven as the Braves swept Houston 8-5 and 8-3. Jim Perry of Minnesota fired a two hitter to power the AL-leading Twins past Boston 8-0. Clete Boyer homered off John Klippstein for his ninth of the season, the first on a right handed pitcher this year.
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Associated Press
Ed Mathews
Milwaukee
Braves
Houston
Clete Boyer
New York Yankees
John Klippstein
Bagger Boyer
Winchester Church League Softball and Shenandoah Downs Schedule
Area sports shows several events. Softball games include Winchester Church League matches at 6 30 p m Wesley Highland versus Market Street diamond 3 Presbyterian against CYO Sunnyside versus First Brethren and Braddock Street against Baptist at 8 30 p m Shenandoah Downs hosts its first fall season night of horse racing at 7 15 p m followed by another 7 15 p m race. Winchester City League games feature Buckley Lages versus Winchester Merchants at 7 00 p m and Shorty s Grocery against Phillips 66 at 8 30 p m.
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Winchester Church
Wesley Highland
Market St
Diamond
Presbyterian
CYO
Sunnyside
First Brethren
Braddock St
Baptist Horse Racing
Shenandoah Downs
Winchester City League
Buckley-Lages
Winc
Merchants
Shorty’s Grocery
Phillips 66
Nininger Wins 25 Lap Feature At Winchester Speedway
Nininger the Flying Redhead from Jefferson Maryland won his first 25 lap modified feature aboard the Buddy Orndoff Special a 427 Ford. It was his third win this season at Winchester Speedway turning the track in 18.14 seconds near the lap record. Mert Stine finished second in a 327 Chevy and Ray Dovel third after leading 22 laps before axle trouble. Beeler won the 20 lap sportsman feature with Franklin fading to second and Newland third. Semi late feature was won by Buddy Armel in a 56 Ford. Emlen Tunnell set NFL interception record and was named New York Giants defensive backfield coach.
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Red Nininger
Jefferson
Buddy Orndoff
Nininger
Winchester Speedway
Hagerstown
Mert Stine
Ray Dovel
Elkton
Dovel
Earl Moran
Staunton
Jack Deniston
Arlington
Louis Franklin
Charlie Beeler
Winchester
Franklin
Beeler
Buddy Armel
Dick Warrenfeltz
Warrenfeltz
Armel
Thid
Bob Armel
Roland Cox
Dick Hansberger
Jim Walters
Y Fauver
Wil Ue White
Mays Extends Lead as Giants Rally to Narrow Dodgers
Willie Mays increased his NL home run total to 30 with three hits in a 6-4 Giants win over the Cardinals, marking six straight victories and pulling within one game of the Dodgers. Ed Mathews fueled Milwaukee's two-game sweep of Houston with five hits and seven RBIs, while Cincinnati crushed the Dodgers 18-0 as the league race tightens.
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Murrayichass
Associated Press
Willie Mays
San Francisco Giants
St. Louis
Los Angeles Dodgers
Mays
Cardinals
Ed Mathews
Braves
Dodgers
Milwaukee
Houston
Cincinnati
Los Angeles
Pittsburgh
Philadelphia
Chicago
New York
Homer
Willie McCovey
Warren Spahn
Spahn
Mathews
Billy O’dell
Wade Blas
Jim Gentile
O’dell
Gentile
Felipe Alou
Joe Torre
Frank Bolling
Lee Jim Maloney
Don Drysdale
Leo Cardenas
Bob Veale
Jim Pa
Hagge Captures Milwaukee Open With Course Record
Marlene Hagge won the Milwaukee Open at North Shore Country Club with a 287 total tying the course and event record. Judy Torleumke finished second at 292, with Judy’s 68 final round the Open’s best. Other notables include Kathy Whitworth 297 and Margie Masters 298.
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North Shore
Beaumont
Tex
Judy Torleumke
North Key Largo
Fla
Judy
Clifford Ann Creed
Alexandria
Sandra McClinton
Mineola
Miss Whitworth
Margie Masters
Victoria
Australia
Sue Maxwell
Tulsa
Okla
Minor League Baseball Scores Saturday Sunday Results
Seen International League games include Toronto at Columbus postponed by rain and Syracuse beating Jacksonville 5 to 1. Toledo 12 Buffalo 9. Rochester 9 Atlanta 8 in 11 innings. Sunday Toronto 1 Buffalo 0. Syracuse 7 1 Atlanta 53. Pacific Coast League results show Okla City 4 Hawaii 2 with rain in 2nd game. Arkansas 6 San Diego 3. Vancouver 1 7 Spokane 0 2. Indianapolis 5 Tacoma 2. Denver 7 Salt Lake 4. Seattle 4 Portland 3. Second games noted 10 innings. Vancouver 6 Spokane 2. Denver 9 Salt Lake 5.
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Associated Press International League
Toronto
Columbus
Post
Syracuse
Jacksonville
Toledo
Buffalo
Rochester
Atlanta
Innnings
City
Hawaii
Arkansas
San Diego
Vancouver
Spokane
Indianapolis
Tacoma
Denver
Salt Lake
Seattle
Portland
Okla City
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Sonny Siebert
Gary Peters
Gary Bell
Jim King
Mike Brumley
Angels
Ryne Duref
Ron Kline
Ree Mef
al Spangler
Willie Shoemaker
Swaps
Round Table
Bagdad
King Speed
Dean W
Sweezy
Landmark
Dia’s
Royal Sketch
Pindell
Naretha
Alaksaw
Beau Pilot
Joyce Lanna
Thunder Hill
Sonic
Dante Day
New Muir
Hay Noonie
Blalochs
Gypsy Colony
Desse’s Delight
Pencader
Charley McDowell
Virginia Beach
Red Ninger
Rom Hagerstown
Mason-Dixon
Chrrsler
Piccadilly St
Ronald Whitacre
Star Sports
Louie Newland
Woodstock
Jimmy Brown
Warrenton
Emlen Tunnell
New York Giants
Cincy Burnes Dodgers
Gliaroni
Manny Mota
Pirates
Phillies
Ray Herbert
Tony Gonzalez
Bobby Wine
Ernie Banks
Ed Bailey
Cubs
Mets
Ted Abernathy
Ed Kranepool
Marlene Hagge
Wis
Marlene Bauer Hagge
Pensacola
Joe
Sloan
Valley Ave
Kae
Ke Ee Nan
West Virginia
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