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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1957

Page

5

Opequon gains lead with 11-2 win over Grace Bible

Opequon moved into undisputed Church Softball League lead with an 11-2 victory over Grace Bible Stephenson, who was idle and remains 11-3. Patterson led the winners with three hits, while Gowdy and DeHaven had one each and Grace Bible added two runs.

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McMurtry Seeks Patterson Title Shot Against Olson in Portland

Pat McMurtry of Tacoma set to meet Carl Olson in a scheduled 10 round Portland bout the same night Floyd Patterson hoped to challenge for the light heavyweight crown. Olson weighed around 187 pounds last week and McMurtry, 26, holds 20 knockouts with one loss by decision. Promoter Tommy Moyer guarantees Patterson 250000 if either McMurtry or Olson win. There is no radio or TV broadcast for the fight.

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Baseball Standings and Schedule in National League

National League standings show Milwaukee leading with 71 wins and 43 losses. St Louis, Brooklyn, Cincinnati, Philadelphia, New York, Chicago and Pittsburgh follow with varying records. Today's schedule includes Pittsburgh at Brooklyn and New York at Philadelphia, plus several other league matchups and results from yesterday.

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Major League Leaders Baseball Record Highlights

The season’s top performers include Williams of Boston with a .393 batting average and Mantle of New York leading runs 102 and homers 32. Mantle also heads RBIs 83 and hits 145, while Aaron of Milwaukee leads batting at .333 with 91 runs and 93 RBIs.

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Kiwanis Rally Forces 14-13 Win in Minor League Tilt

Kiwanis came from behind to edge Workingman 14 13 in the second game of the playoffs as Kiwanis ties the series 1 1. Berry worked all nine for Workingman while Anderson and Weidig split duties for Kiwanis. Hartman Hinkle and Parker starred offensively with multiple hits and key runs, while Gore and Kerns delivered for Kiwanis.

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Cardinals End Slump With 6-2 Win Over Braves

St. Louis defeats first-place Milwaukee 6-2 to halt a nine-game losing streak. Walker Cooper drives a two-run double and Del Ennis adds a three-run homer. Hank Aaron tops Braves, Stan Musial collects two hits as Cardinals cut deficit in NL. Orioles and Yankees win elsewhere.

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No Doubt Whatsoever Braves Will Win Pennant Says Owner

Milwaukee Braves owner Lou Perini declares there is no doubt the team will win the National League pennant while noting it is too early to discuss manager Fred Haney’s contract. He worries only about clinching too soon and potential trouble if the Yankees falter.

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For Those You Care For, DRIVE WITH CARE

A brief notice urges drivers to exercise caution on the roads to protect loved ones. It underscores responsible behavior behind the wheel and the impact of safe driving on families and communities.

Rams Rally Past Redskins 45-14 in L A Exhibition

Rams roll to 45-14 victory over Washington at Memorial Coliseum. Norm Van Brocklin throws for 227 yards and five touchdowns with four receivers scoring. Bill Sherman fuels defense and big plays as Rams gain 228 yards on the ground. Packers top Cardinals 24-16 in Miami with Bobby Dillon two picks and Babe Parilli connecting with Gary Knobe for a late score.

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Pro Football Scores From Friday and Sunday Card

Friday results include Green Bay 24 over Chicago 16 and Rams 45 over Redskins 14. Bears meet Steelers in Jacksonville while Eagles face Colts in Hershey. Sunday matchups feature Giants against 49ers in San Francisco.

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Church League Bowlers Plan 1957 58 Season

League president C.8 calls a meeting of Church League Bowlers for Thursday August 22 at 7 p m at the Health Center Lanes. Plans for the 1957 58 season include increasing teams from eight to about twelve in the circuit.

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A League Bowlers to Meet Monday

Team captains and officers of A League will meet at the Health Center Lanes Monday night at 7 p.m. to plan this year’s session. Harry Hottel, president of the 12 team loop, has invited new teams to the meeting.

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Rebels Meet Boonesboro Nine There Tomorrow

The Winchester Rebels travel to Boonesboro for a 1 30 p m contest as the South Mountain Baseball League nears the end of the regular season. Three games remain with Williamsport visiting August 25, and Winchester at Sharpsburg September 1. Berkeley Springs at Martinsburg and Sharpsburg at Williamsport round out the schedule.

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