Peters Earns Triple At Shenandoah Downs Night
Rod Peters rode three winners at Shenandoah Downs including the $11,571 twin double, moving to third in the standings behind Jesse Davidson and Jim Todd. Trainer Robert L. Gheen of Charles Town partnership noted the night’s success as crowds topped 4,000 despite showers with $256,636 handle.
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Charles Town
W. Va
Specia
Rodney Peters
Shenandoah Downs
Moose Peters
Jesse Davidson
Jim Todd
Todd
Davidson
Peters
fin‘Wehihig
Toviches
Cherry Piet
Gee Nancy
Lough Erin
Robert L. (Skilly) Gheen
Leesburg Lions Club
James L. Wiley
Betsy
T. Pace
Albergo
Buckley Bombs M-Homes and F M Bank Rips TACS
F and M Bank rolls over TACS 15-3 in six innings to gain a half game lead over Halltown as Buckley-Lages routs Winchester Mobile Homes 14-3. Howard Adkins earns the win for Buckley and hits tallies are led by Ed Grim Wendell Dick for F M and Aubry Bly Jerry Hannas for TACS.
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Buckley
F & M Bank
Bankers
Hallstown
Halltown
J. T. Clevenger
Virginia Tech
Larry Wadsworth
Richard Dick
Aubry Bly
Jerry Hannas
F&m Tacs
Buddy Grey
Bobby iFetter
Howard Adkins
Buckley-Lages
Winchester
Frank Robinson Denies Reds Dissension
Chicago AP notices Frank Robinson, elder statesman of the Reds, denying rumors of dissension between hitters and pitchers. After a 6 4 victory over the Cubs, Robinson said there is no truth to claims the hitters neglect the pitching staff, noting losses by 2 to 0 and 2 to 1.
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Chicago
Frank Robinson
Cincinnati Reds
Cincinnati
Chicago Cubs
Robinson
Mexican fighters win in Corpus Christi boxing showcase
Fights listed by The Associated Press show Jesus Chuy Pruneda stopping Floyd Molina at 9 rounds and Jose Jimenez knocking out Joe Barrientes in 5 rounds, both in Corpus Christi Texas.
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Associated Press
Corpus Christi
Tex
Jesus Chuy Pruneda
Mexico
Floyd Molina
Fort Worth
Jose Jimen‘ez
Joel Barrientes
Richter Reverts to College Roles as Redskins Move Him
Washington Redskins shift Pat Richter from tight end to split end at Carlisle training camp. The six foot five, 229 pound veteran previously lined up as a pro tight end and wide receiver, but endured blocking struggles and low reception totals, prompting a lighter training camp and position change.
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Jack Hand
Associated Press
Carlisle, Pa
Pat Richter
Wisconsin
Washington Redskins
Colege
Richter
Bill McPeak
Pat
Dickinson College
Washington
Preston Carpenter
Pittsburgh Steelers
McPeak
Two Little League playoff games feature Rotary and Green Chemical
Rotary Club wins 9 1 to tie series with O Sullivan in the Winchester playoffs as Clay Smith pitches a three hitter and 14 walks by O Sullivan aid Rotary. Green Chemical defeats Lions 6 5 to take a 1 0 lead in their series and set up a potential final with Rotary O Sullivan.
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Green Chemical
Rotary
Rotary Club
Green Chemical Company
Winchester
Winchester Recreation Park
O’sullivan
Clay Smith
Ronnie Franklin
Lions
Winchester Area Sports Schedule Highlights
Softball picks at Winchester City League and Winchester Church League feature Mobile Homes against Halltown and Buckley-Lages versus TACS at 1 00 p m and 8 30 p m respectively. Baseball Little League playoffs set at Winchester Little League Diamond with 6 00 p m and 7 30 p m games. Horse racing at Shenandoah Downs runs 7 15 p m.
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Winchester City League
Mobile Homes
Halltown
Buckley-Lages
TACS
Shenandoah Downs
Winchester
Little League
Winchester Church League
Wesley Highland
Sunnyside
Diamond
First Brethren
Market St
First Baptist
CYO
First Presbyterian
Braddock St
Major League Standings and Results Roundup
American League standings show Minnesota 75 44 Detroit 67 50 Chicago 66 51 Baltimore 66 51 Cleveland 66 51 New York 61 60 Los Angeles 53 65 Washington 52 68 Boston 43 74 Kansas City 40 75 Tuesday results include Detroit 7 Minnesota 4 and Kansas City 3 Cleveland 2 The rest of the schedule lists several interleague and league games with notable scores and matchups.
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Wyday
G.B
Minnesota
Detroit
Chicago
Baltimore
Cleveland
New York
Los Angeles
Washington
Boston
Kansas City
Ww. L. Pet. GB
Los Angeles Milwaukee
San Fran
Cincinnati
Phila
Pittsburgh
St. Louis
Houston
Magnuson Pushes Hearings to End NCAA AAU Feud
Senator Warren G. Magnuson hopes Senate inquiry will spur a voluntary truce between the NCAA and AAU as hearings reveal harassment of young athletes and threaten U.S. track power. Gerry Lindgren, Washington State University's standout, testified amid the ongoing control battle.
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Washington
Warren G. Magnuson
Senate
National I Collegiate Athletic Association
Amateur Athletic Union
Washington Democrat
Magnuson
Senate Commerce Committee
Gerry Lindgren
Washington State University
Lindgren
U.S
United States
Minor League Results From The Associated Press
International League scores include Syracuse 3 Buffalo 2 and Rochester 1 Toledo 1 Toronto 0 in seven inning opener. Pacific Coast results show Arkansas 7 Indianapolis 2 Salt Lake 6 Spokane 5 San Diego 10 Oklo City 6 Seattle 6 Vancouver 4 Denver 6 Tacoma 0.
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Syracuse
Buffalo
Rochester
Toronto
Atlanta
Toledo
Columbus
Jacksonville
Arkansas
Indianapolis
Salt Lake
Spokane
San Diego
Oklo City
Seattle
Vancouver
Denver
Tacoma
Peters Wins Three At Shenandoah Downs In Wild Night
Rodney Peters top jockey wins three races at Shenandoah Downs driving Lough Erin Gee Nancy and Parbar. Objections overruled in the eighth race. Cherry Piet pays 6.80. Our Michael, hot two year old, races at Atlantic City today as Buckpasser looms. Betsy heads a filly battle in the eighth.
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Peters
Rodney Peters
Shenandoah Downs
Mr. Peters
Lough Erin
Rodney
Gee Nancy
Parbar
Michael
Bolero
Atlantic City
Buckpasser
Monmouth Park
Tom Fool
Health Center Mixed Doubles League Upsets and Pins
Pete Whitlock and Frances Dodson won 3-0 in the Health Center Mixed Doubles League. Dodson’s 116 322 helped the wine ers to 244 709. Judy Hook and Larry Clark led the league with three wins each and high scores including Clark 130 128 385 and Hook 116 321. Peggy Beeler Carl McKee rebounded to win two matches after an opening loss, McKee posting 198 120 and 140 for 458. Dickie Wisecarver and Shirley Vance each bowled 120 119 as they swept three wins. League president Biddie Smoot will run Friday sessions and invite former bowlers and new entrants.
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Pete Whitlock
Frances
Dodson
Beverly Hartman
John Kendall
Health Center
Ralph Bohon
Janice Bohon
Peggy Beeler
Carl McKee
Marlene
Donald Martin
McKee
Mrs. Beeler
Donald Marn
Marlene Art
Jimmy Shanholtz
Barbara Vance
Joan Hook
Philip McK Ee
Evening States League Meeting Prep at Earth Center Lanes
Friday August 20 at 8 p.m. members of the Evening States League meet at the Earth Center Lanes to make reparations for the forthcoming season. It will mark the 30th year of the league.
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Evening States League
Earth Center
Region 3 baseball tourney opens with six states
Orangeburg S C report that six southern state teams begin opening round play in the American Legion Region 3 tournament in Tallahassee Florida. First game features Central Park Birmingham versus Tallahassee. Charlotte N C defending champion is favored in the event. Schedule shows three games Thursday two on Friday with single games possible Saturday Monday and Tuesday if needed.
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Orangeburg
8.C
American Legion
Tallahassee
Fla
Central Park
Birmingham
Ala
Charlotte
N.C
College Park
Columbia
S.C
Colonial Heights
Chamberlain Signs For 105000 Dollar Contract
Wilt Chamberlain signs a three year six figure deal with the Philadelphia 76ers owner Ike Richman. He is expected to earn about 105000 dollars per year, far more than most boxers of the era.
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Monticello
Wilt Chamberlain
Chamberlain
Philadelphia 76Ers
Ike Richman
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