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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1963
Page
7
Westbury New York reports Julia Slater a 4-year-old pacing mare won the final race at Roosevelt Raceway after a 39 to 1 shot. Six lucky people split a $23,563 twin double payoff, a bet on the last four winners used for three weeks to boost wagering and attendance.
Northfield New Jersey hosts the 1965 Women's Open at the Atlantic City Country Club. The prior Open was held there in 1948 and won by Mrs. George Zaharias. The 1964 Open is set for the San Diego Country Club at Chula Vista.
Aging Lone Jack paid 8.80 to win in Shenandoah Downs eighth race as he joined a twin double that yielded 5849.60 to the winning 3 5 combination. Helica Mister Petrose and Speedy Answer also won in earlier races as Happy Water targets the Steelton Purse in tonight’s feature.
Coca Cola tops Thunderbirds by one point to claim the summer league championship as 2,150 series set season high. Con nie Baker and Bruce Taylor lead individual honors with high games and high series while Ron Haines extends WHPL Classic lead with a shutout over Jim Morton.
Los Angeles AP report notes unranked Dennis Ralston 21 of Bakersfield must rise in the interzone semifinals against Mexico to back Wimbledon champion Chuck McKinley and help the United States regain Davis Cup supremacy. Ralston has long been sidelined by knee problems blisters and a Davis Cup suspension for conduct in 1961.
A local shop offers a one day service to install a new tread on Head-On Harry by skilled craftsmen. This quick turnaround focuses on speed and quality for the project.
The Dodgers lead the NL since July 2 but pitcher fatigue grows with Don Drysdale and Sandy Koufax voicing tired arms. Podres remains confident while Richie Calmus could bolster the staff if pushed to start. Podres to face Milwaukee with Spahn questionable and Sadowski as contingency.
Willie Mays explains his approach to batting slumps with courage and self belief. The Giants outfielder, 32, notes a current .290 average and a 14 game hitting streak while emphasizing fielding experience and staying in top condition. He cites his early career learning to never doubt himself.
The condition of pole vaulter Brian Sternberg remains stable at University Hospital. Doctors say the 21 year old is not expected to need further surgery and has been on the critical list since his July 2 accident that left him paralyzed from the neck down after a fall on a tram poline.
Trainer Tom McKenna of the Washington Senators has a background in professional hockey. His prior athletic career adds a note of versatility to the team staff as they prepare for upcoming games.
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