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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1959

Page

9

Shoecenter wins Little Minor League title 13 8 over Miller & Anderson

Shoecenter takes the championship with a 13 to 8 victory over Miller and Anderson at Senseng Park. Dan ny Custer Mac Headley Scott Butler and Bob Welch lead the winners with strong hitting as Ross earns the win on an eight hitter and Hibbard loses on a ten hitter.

Shoecenter Miller & Anderson Danny Custer Mac Headley Scott Butler Bob Welch Ronnie Spicer Lamley Terry Funkhouser Lar

Jaycees Plan Senseny Park Fishing Derby

The Jaycees announce a fishing derby tomorrow afternoon from 2 to 4 for children up to 12. Prizes will be awarded for longest and shortest fish and other categories. The event will be at Senseny Park Pond which is well stocked. participants must bring their own gear and bait.

Jaycees Senseny Park

Judges Named For Children’s Dog Show Here

Ervin Cleveland SPCA agent Henry Lowry president of the Chamber of Commerce and Ed Burch will judge the children’s dog show tomorrow at 2 p.m. on Diamond 2 at Senseny Park. Entry blanks are available at Winchester Furniture Store War Memorial and Rouss and Douglas Parks. Dogs may be entered without a blank if brought by owners. Prizes will be awarded in many categories including largest dog smallest dog and longest tail.

Ervin Cleveland SPCA Henry Lowry Chamber of Commerce Ed Burch Senseny Park Winchester Furniture War Memorial Rouss Douglas Parks

Miteff Delivers A-1 Body Punch Exhibition Against Johnson

Argentina's Alex Miteff defeated Alonzo Johnson 6-4, 6-4, 7-3 on the cards, pounding Johnson's body as he sought a shot at Ingemar Johansson. Miteff, 208 pounds to 1582, suffered a cut eye and a swollen finger but showed stamina and claimed extra weight helped him stay strong.

Alex Miteff Johnson Jack Hand New York Ingemar Johansson Argentina Johansson Alex Alonzo Johnson Miteff Teddy Brenner Madison Square Garden Eddie Machen Willie Pastrano Mark Conn Phil Botchnik Leo Birnbaum Teff Alonzo

Capon Bridge Area Visitors Share Weekend Calls

Capon Bridge brief notes list numerous visits among local families. Inwood and Martinsburg guests visited the Luptons while Rockwood and Winchester visitors joined others from Princeville and Berryville. Several relatives traveled to spend time with Henderson, Sirbaughs, Giffins, and other area residents.

Capon Bridge W. Va Tom Linton Inwood Earl Unger Martinsburg James Lupton Dorsey Roomsburg Peggy Bonnie Roomsburg Ray Roomsburg Carolyn Harold Avery Kendall Washington, D.C Lovett Kendall John Wotring Harley Dickens Arizona James Gardener Rockwood Jack Kendall James Duff Ward Largent Gary Shanholtz Winchester Memorial Hospital William Shobe Jerry Odell Haines Slanesville Henson Sirbaugh Thomas Stanley Russell Raigner Omar Williamson Frances McDonald Earhart Lange Mary Lovett Charles Sirbaugh Baltimore Ralph Haines Linda Romney Lillian Martin Pleasant Dale Harold Henderson B. A. Giffin Williamsons Mamie Stewart Cumberland, Md Letcher Giffin Princeville, Il James Sims and Son Winchester

Public Hearing on Winchester Master Plan Ordinance

The Common Council of Winchester will hold a public hearing on September 8 1959 at 7 30 PM in Rouss City Hall Council Chambers to consider approving the Master Plan affecting the city. Copies of the plan available at Room 4 Reuss City Hall.

City OF Winchester City Planning Commission Rouss City Hall Reuss City Hall B. M. Perrero Common Council

Jewish Diaspora Across Nations and Lands

An estimate places about 11 million Hebrews living across most regions. Their distribution spans Europe Africa Asia and the Americas reflecting a long history of migration and settlement.

Phoebus Post 48 Wins State Junior Legion Title

Phoebus Post 48 defeated Front Royal Post 53 10 to 6 to capture the state American Legion junior baseball championship. George Jones pitched all game for the win, clinching Phoebus’ first state Legion title in the 1st District. The win advances Phoebus to the Region 4 tournament in Wilmington, North Carolina starting Tuesday, facing Kentucky Tennessee and North Carolina champions.

Hampton Phoebus Post American Legion Front Royal Post Phoebus Wilmington N. C Kentucky Tennessee North Carolina George Jones Front Royal

Little Rock Schools Open. Officials See Normal Start

In Little Rock, after a week of integrated classes, Central High and Hall High report normal activity. Jefferson Thomas and Effie Jones say students are unfriendly or ignored but not harassed, while school board president Everett Tucker Jr. notes no trouble. Segregationists remain vocal, with Faubus warning he will use state police if trouble returns.

Little Rock Ark Orval Faubus Central High Hall High Jefferson Thomas Central Effie Jones Hall Elsie Robinson Estella Thompson Everett Tucker Jr Faubus

Lollar Powers White Sox to Lead as Sox Top KC

Sherm Lollar slugged two two run homers to lift the White Sox 5-1 over Kansas City. It was his fourth homer in three days driving in nine runs as Chicago widened its AL lead over Cleveland.

Sherman Lollar Chicago White Sox Sherm Arkansan Kansas City Lollar Detroit Cleveland Indians Sollars Sox Boston Red Sox New York Yankees Washington Baltimore San Francisco Los Angeles Milwaukee Giants Chicago Cubs Dodgers St. Louis Braves Pittsburgh Cincinnati Philadelphia Bob Shaw Kent Hadley Preston Ward Eddie Yost Tiger Frank Lary Tito Francona Cal McLish Yankee Vic Wertz Ryne Duren Wertz White Ning Clem Labine Duke Snider Dodger Vern Law Joey Jay Bob Skinner Bob Clémente Smokey Lee Maye Pirates Reds Phillies Frank Robinson Vada Pinson Willie Jones Robinson

Baseball Leaders by League and Stat Highlights

Detroit stars dominate leading batting with Kuenn .350 and Kaline .326. Yost scores 90 runs. Killebrew drives 91 RBIs. Fox tops hits with 152. Williams and Runnels split doubles. Allison, Kuenn, and McDougald lead triples. Killebrew and Colavito pace homers. Aparicio and Landis steal bases. Shaw and Pappas top wins. Wynn and Score lead strikeouts. In the National League Aaron hits .367 with 167, Pinson 101 runs and 150 hits. Banks 110 RBIs. Mays 87 RBIs and 22 steals.

Kuenn Detroit Kaline Yost Power Cleveland Killebrew Washington Colavito Fox Chicago Williams Kansas City Runnels Boston Allison Aaron Milwaukee Cunningham St. Louis Pinson Cincinnati Aaron Milwaukee Mays San Francisco Banks Robinson Cimoli Neal Los Angeles Mathews White Cepeda

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