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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 09, 1968

Page

9

Callin the Shots Doubt Over Jurgy Arm Hovers Over Redskins Opener

Reports from Carlisle and training camp fuel speculation Sonny Jurgensen may miss the season opener versus Chicago on September 15. Jurgen son will skip pre season games after elbow work at Duke University Hospital. The late news notes Washington’s shaky offensive line and a rough exhibition in Houston.

Jurgy Carlisle Redskins Sonny Jurgensen Washington Chicago Duke University Hospital Otto Graham Tampa Falcons Oilers Astrodome

Hoppers Club Plans Sunday Hagerstown Trip

The Hoppers Club Inc will travel as a group to Hagerstown and the Mason-Dixon Dragway to witness the National Record Run. This outing emphasizes club camaraderie and a day of racing excitement for members.

The Hoppers Club, Inc Hoppers Hagerstown Mason-Dixon Dragway

Seek Two Division Schedule For B League Bowling

The B League will meet at the Health Center Lanks Thursday at 7 30 p m to discuss a two division schedule. If twelve teams enter the league this year it will split into two divisions. Anyone interested in bowling is invited to attend.

NFL notes: 100 yard rushing days in 1967 season

In 1967 there were 30 100 yard rushing performances by 16 players. Leroy Kelly led with 5 100 yard games for Cleveland, Gale Sayers and Johnny Roland had 4, Dave Osborn 3, Tom Woodeshick and Jim Grabowski 2 each.

NFL Leroy Kelly Cleveland Chicago Gale Sayers Johnny Roland St. Louis Dave Osborn Minnesota Eagles Tom Woodeshick Jim Grabowski Green Bay Bill Asbury Don Shy Pittsburgh Dan Reeves Don Perkins Dallas Tom Matte Baltimore Ben Wilson Bobby Mitchell Washington Ernie Kay New York Ernie Green Mel Farr Detroit Farr

Unbeatables Duel Returns to Winchester Speedway Night

Speedway action resumes at Winchester Speedway after rainout. Ray Dovel and Doug Bailey seek to extend long winning streaks in super modified and semi late divisions as Don Davis and Sam Naley contest a slim two point lead in the tight title race. A Powder Puff Derby for women drivers is announced with contact numbers for entries.

Winchester Speedway Ray Dovel Doug Bailey Dovel Bailey Don Davis Sam Naley iThey Speedway Clem Lamaster Winchester Keith Lupton

Sunnyside Wins Church League Title In Tight 1-0 Final

Sunnyside earns the championship with a sixth inning rally sparked by Ronnie Rinker double and Butch Rinker RBI fly as Braddock pitcher Brageant holds Braddock to six singles. Willie Larrick goes the distance for Sunnyside while Braddock’s Bageant allows only two runs as Presbyterian tops Grace Bible 4-3 in the consolation.

Sunnyside First Presbyterian Downing Grace Bible Ronnie Rinker Geral Powell Jim Wilkins Rinker Powell Butch Rinker Wilkins Braddock Ron Bageant Sonny Inskip Richard Clem Lou McDaniel Presbyterians Clem McDaniel Gary Teets Willie Larrick Jim Stotler Larrick Methodists Dick Boxwell Peachy’ Dorsey Boxwell Mike Coleman Methodist Dorsey Sonny Sibert Bageant Sunnyside Presbyterian Braddock Street Robert Rinker Allen McKee Ronnie Alkire Steve Hickerson Lou Me

Wise homer beats Dodgers as Allen lifts Phillies 1-0

Rick Wise pitched a brilliant one hitter for Philadelphia as Rich Allen homered for a 1-0 win over Los Angeles. Alston managed against the wrong night, while Pittsburgh beat Houston 4-3 and St Louis edged Cincinnati 1-0. Chicago shut out Atlanta 4-0.

Hal Rock Associated Press Harry Walker Dave Bristol Walt Alston Rick Wise Rich Allen Wise Allen Philadelphia Los Angeles Dodger Alston Walker Pittsburgh Houston St. Louis Cincinnati Bristol Chicago Bill Hands Atlanta Bill Singer Center Field Dodger Stadium Pirates Matty Alou Fred Patek Denis Menke Astros Ray Washburn Tony Cloninger

Area Sports Schedule Friday to Sunday

Friday events include Shenandoah Downs horse racing at 7 15 p m Crown Cork versus Phillips 66 Shenandoah Valley Bank against Ward s at 8 30 p m Saturday lineup features City League softball Ward s versus Crown Cork Mountain Dew versus Shenandoah Valley Bank at 8 30 p m Winchester Speedway stock car racing at 8 p m Pro football showcases Washington Redskins versus Atlanta Falcons in Tampa at 9 p m and Baltimore Colts versus Chicago Bears in Birmingham at 9 p m Sunday Apple Valley League baseball matches Rappahannock at Stephens City Bentonville at Star Tannery Mt Williams at Gainesboro

Shenandoah Downs Cork Phillips Shenandoah Valley Bank Ward Ward's Crown Cork Mountain Dew Winchester Speedway Washington Redskins Atlanta Falcons Tampa Fla Baltimore Colts Chicago Bears Birmingham Ala Apple Valley League Rappahannock Stephens City Bentonville Star Tannery Mt. Williams Gainesboro Chiefs Cincinnati Hank Stram Minnesota Bengals Gary Cuozzo Vikings Boston New Orleans Patriots Don Trull Billy Kilmer Los Angeles Atlanta Washington Baltimore Chicago New York Green Bay Denver San Diego Oakland

Local Team Names Roster Includes Rinker Sealock Coleman Inskip Powell

Daniel Second row manager Earl Rinker Bill Sealock Mike Coleman Sonny Inskip Gerry Powell Ronnie Rinker and scorekeeper and assistant manager Wendall Phillips listed for the squad.

Daniel Earl Rinker Bill Sealock Mike Coleman Sonny Inskip Gerry Powell Ronnie Rinker Wendall Phillips

Sandston Seeks 4th Straight as Legion Semis Loom

Sandston post 242 brings a three game stretch of allowing only 15 hits and two runs into the state American Legion tournament semifinals against Spotsylvania post 320. Staunton post 13 and Williamsburg post 39 faced elimination in the double elimination format after a 4-0 Sandston win.

Hampton Sandston American Legion Richmond Post 320 Spotsylvania Post 13 Staunton Post 39 Williamsburg Norfolk Dinwiddie Bill Bolton Dennis Story Walter Scott Nick Greer Charles Crowe Crowe Geer David Atkinson Norffolk David Allen Bobby Hogge Randy Parker Willie Miller Adrian Stepp Ernie Pennington Danny Bache

Bowling Meetings Scheduled for Health Center Lanes

Three bowling meetings have been scheduled at the Health Center Lanes. The A League and the Evening Star League meet Monday night at 7 30. The B League meets Thursday night at 7 30 with a chance of a two division schedule. All interested bowlers are welcome.

Eagles Lions Mexico City game cancelled amid unrest

NFL notes the Mexico City game between the Eagles and Lions was canceled with no reason given. Officials seek another site while other exhibition games proceed across weekend action in cities including St. Louis, Los Angeles, Houston, and Birmingham.

Eagles Lions Mexico City Associated Press Pittsburgh St. Louis Cleveland Los Angeles United States Philadelphia Detroit National Football League New York Jets Houston Astrodome

Schlee Fires Blistering First Round At Akron Event

John Schlee shot a five under 65 at Firestone Country Club to seize a two stroke lead in the American Golf Classic. The Dallas native posted eight birdies and three bogeys to tie the course record held by Fairfield Rosburg and Palmer, as Bob Lunn chased at 67 and a group of veterans trailed.

Poe Dallas Firestone Country Club Schlee Don Fairfield Bob Rosburg Arnold Palmer Bob Lunn

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