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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1955
Page
9
The article notes that cycle races will take place next Sunday starting at 2 30 p.m. with regular starting times for all events at the Speedway.
Welch and Irvin capture top honors in 50 lap and 40 lap features at the Winchester Airport Speedway on a fans packed day. Doug Bailey nearly overtook Welch in the sportsmen feature, with Nally and Deniston also placing, while Jacek Deniston led amateur heat action.
Standings show New York leading with 66 wins and 17% GB followed by Milwaukee Philadelphia Chicago Cincinnati St Louis Pittsburgh and Brooklyn. Tonight features Milwaukee at St Louis at 8 p.m with Spahn versus Schmidt and several late games across the league.
James Judy starred with a homer and nine hits allowed as Winchester edged Strasburg 4-3 in a Massanutten League game. Carroll Smith added two hits and 2 RBIs, Jim Beatty drove in a run, and Winchester's bullpen closed out the victory despite late Strasburg threats. The win moves Winchester to Madison’s field on Wednesday while Strasburg visits New Market on Tuesday.
Charles Simms caused a rear end collision in Flint when he sneezed while driving to work. His car struck a police vehicle, causing $300 damage to each car. Officer Howard Breeden suffered a broken arm and Officer Charles Williams was slightly injured. Simms received a ticket.
The White Sox defeated Detroit 5-4 to lift spirits and narrow Cleveland’s lead to one game. Meanwhile Kansas City toppled Cleveland 7-3, and the Yankees swept Baltimore to climb to second. In the NL Robin Roberts outduels Don Newcombe 3-2 as Brooklyn and Philadelphia split.
Kabul reports that the Afghan government will rename the Hindukush range the Hindkoh, claiming the Persian meaning Hindukush as killer of Hindus and Hindkok as Hindu Mountains. The notice cites a report reaching New Delhi.
According to the Securities and Exchange Commission profits after taxes in the motor vehicles and parts industry reached 501 million in Q1 1955, up 82 percent from 291 million in Q1 1954. Taxes paid in the two quarters totaled 621 million and 334 million respectively.
League president Donald Smith announced a meeting for all B League bowlers this Tuesday August 16 at 7 30 p m at the Health Center Bowling Alleys. Last season bowlers and new teams or individuals invited to join Tuesday night circuit.
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