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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 19, 1961

Page

9

Coca Cola Edges Lucky Inn To Force Playoff Monday

Coca Cola rallied for a 10 46 victory over Lucky Inn at Senseay Park on the final regular season night. The win ties Coke and Lucky Inn for a 10 4 league mark and sets a Monday playoff to decide the fourth postseason berth.

Coca Colas Star Senseny Park Lucky Inn Senseay Park Coke Tacs R. H. Hummer Clarke County Esso Coca Cola Bob Kline

Briton Wightman Cup Team Favored Over U S in Chicago

Great Britain brings four top women amateurs to face the United States as favorites in the Wightman Cup opener on Saddle Club courts. Teenagers lead US hopes with Billie Moffitt and Deirdre Catt facing Ann Haydon and Angela MorTimer as the five-match program unfolds.

Associated Press Chicago Great Britain United States Britain U.S Truman Billie _ Moffitt Long Beach Ann Haydon Miss Hantze Miss Moffitt Miss Truman Deidre Catt Justina Bricka Louis Wimbledon Meavnee Angela Mortimer

Carlos Salzedo Dies Noted Composer Harpist Conductor

Carlos Salzedo, 76, renowned composer, harpist, conductor and pedagogue, died of a heart attack on the Colby College campus in Waterville Maine where he was to judge a Metropolitan Opera audition. He resided in New York City.

Waterville Maine Carlos Salzedo Salzedo Colby College Metropolitan Opera Uui New York City

Notice of Funds Transfer for Flor ence B Slonaker Estate

Farmers and Merchants National Bank of Winchester announces its intention under Virginia law to pay over funds belonging to Florence B Slonaker deceased. Ralph W Haines Executor of the Estate of Florence B Slonaker, Hampshire County West Virginia, will receive the money after thirty days from publication.

Ralph W. Haines Florence B. Slonaker Hampshire County West Virginia Winchester Virginia Payne Farmers and Merchants National Bank OF Winchester J. William Hollis

Almond Honors Fenwick With Plaque for 27 Years on Commission

Richmond Virginia Gov. J my Almond presented State Sen. Charles R. Fenwick a plaque and gavel in salute to 27 years on the State Athletic Commission. Fenwick, a former boxing and football standout, joined the panel at its 1934 founding and helped shape major professional athletics laws.

Richmond Charles R. Fenwick State Athletic Commission J.my Almond Virginia Almond Fenwick

Indian Spring Open Draws Carrying Strain on Pros

Traveling golf pros cope with stronger par as the $35 prize opens at Indian Spring Country Club in Silver Spring Md. After two rounds, 4 of 135 starters remain under par. Billy Maxwell of Dallas shot 69 for a two round total one stroke behind the leader.

Silver Spring Indian Spring Country Club Billy Maxwell Dallas

Minor League Standings Reported by Associated Press

Pacific Coast League scores Seattle 5 Salt Lake City 4 Tacoma 4 Portland 2 Hawaii 5 Vancouver 2 Spokane 7 San Diego 1 International League Jersey City 2-2 Buffalo 1.3 Rochester 8 Richmond 3 Columbus 7 Syracuse 3 Toronto 5 Charleston 0 Louisville 8 Houston 4 Indianapolis 6 Dallas-fort North Denver at Omaha postponed.

Seattle Salt Lake City Tacoma Portland Hawaii Vancouver Spokane San Diego Jersey City Buffalo Rochester Richmond Columbus Syracuse Toronto Charleston Louisville Houston Indianapolis

Ten Minor Clubs Aim for Crown in Weekend Tournament

Ten youth baseball teams compete in a six game schedule with Berryville Ave Laundromat 13 4 leading and Lupton 0 15 at risk. Huntsberry 9 4 and Green Chemical 10 8 are contenders as Fraternal Order of Police 10 9 faces Shoecenter 7 8 in the finale. About 200 boys participate this season with majors next year possible.

Hamman Berryville Ave. Laundromat Lupton Huntsberry Buncutter Oil Shoecenter

Major League Leaders Shortlist Highlights From 1960 Season

American League batting leader Howard of New York posts .353 with 275 at bats while Cash of Detroit hits .352. Mantle and Maris pace runs with 105 and 101 respectively, Maris driving in 113 as the top RBI man. Notes include Robinson and Kaline in hits and doubles, Aparicio’s 41 stolen bases, and pitching leaders Ford and Terry with high win counts and strikeouts.

Howard New York Cash Detroit Mantle Maris Gentile Baltimore B. Robinson Kaline Kubek Wood Aparicio Chico Howser Kansas City Terry Ford Pascual Minnesota

Dodgers slump deepens as losing streak hits five

Dodgers drop their fifth straight, swept by Giants with two hits and a ninth-inning threat. Reds extend win streak to five with 6-3 over St. Louis as Ken Johnson shines. Phillies set modern record with 21st straight defeat to Milwaukee, Braves win eighth in a row. Other scores include Cubs 2 Phillies 1 in 11, Yankees fall to Indians 5-1, Detroit 5 Boston 0, Baltimor e 3 2 Washington, Kansas City 3-1 Chicago White Sox, Angels 5 Minnesota 2.

Associated Press Los Angeles Dodgers San Francisco Giants Dodgers Orlando da Reds St. Louis Ken Johnson Philadelphia Milwaukee Phils Braves Chicago Cubs Pittsburgh Roger Maris Mickey Mantle New York Yankees Cleveland Detroit Boston Baltimore Washington Kansas City Chicago White Sox Los Angeles Angels Minnesota Billy Lees Billy O’dell Stu Miller Ron Fairly John Roseboro Miller Cepeda Larry Sherry Willie McCovey Don Drysdale Los Angeles Bob Gibson Gordy Coleman Lew Burdette Don Demeter Hank Aaron Jim Owens

Baseball Scores and Schedule From League Action

Teams from New York Baltimore Detroit Cleveland Chicago Kansas City and more posted results. Friday results include Chicago 2 Pitt 1 and Cincinnati 6 St Louis 3 with San Francisco 2 Los Angeles 1 in 10 innings. Today's and Sunday's games list matchups across divisions.

Cleveland New York Baltimore Washington Detroit Boston Kansas City Chicago Los Angeles Minnesota Cincinnati Los San Francisco St. Louis Philadelphia Pittsburgh Milwaukee

Reds Clinch Lead With 6-3 Win Over Cardinals

Cincinnati Reds beat St. Louis 6-3 as Ken Johnson notched his fourth win since July 21 and the team kept its front-running pace in the chase for the NL pennant. Hutchinson cited teammates Frank Robinson Gordon Coleman Eddie Kasko and strong infield defense as key contributors.

Cincinnati Fred Hutchinson Cincinnati Reds Reds St. Louis Cardinals Ken Johnson Toronto Hutch Frank Robinson Gordie Coleman Eddie Kasko Currotacion

Historical MLB Records and Notable Baseball Facts

The text recalls the 1906 Boston Red Sox, the 1916 and 1943 Philadelphia A's, and the all time win record of 24 set by Cleveland in 1899. It notes a Cubs game where Ernie Banks doubled to win and Dick Ellsworth improved to 7-7 while Tom Sturdivant fell to 7-7. It also mentions the Butterfield Route from St Louis to California.

Red Sox Philadelphia A’s Cleveland Ernie Banks Cubs Dick Ellsworth Tom Sturdivant

Chemistry Professor Sets Clay Target Records in Ohio

VANDALIA Ohio AP a chemistry professor cracks records at the 62nd Grand American Trapshoot as 100 000 targets are fired with a target of fewer than two misses per 100. He broke 100 straight Friday as the event opened with finals through the next week in Paris meanwhile.

Vandalia Ohio

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