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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 21, 1961

Page

8

Montague Withdraws From Church Playoffs League

Standings show New York leading with 82 41 667, Detroit 44 64 23, Baltimore 72 53 .576, Cleveland 63 60 .512, Chicago 60 .512, Boston 57 70 . . LOS Angeles 52 70 .428, Washington 50 70 .417, Kansas City 44 78 .361. Sunday results include New York 6 Cleveland 0, and Baltimore 5 Washington 0.

W. L. Pet New York Detroit Baltimore Cleveland Chicago Boston Los Angeles Washington Kansas City Minnesota

Two Boys Die in Abandoned Ice Box Incident

TUCSON ARIZONA AP Two boys suffocated in an abandoned ice box stored in a garage at their home. James Ralph Waldropp 11 and William Croy 3 percent his nephew died after police found them seven hours after they were last seen. They likely crawled into the box while playing.

Tucson Ariz James Ralph Waldropp William Croy

Montana State math dean emeritus Tallman dies at 86

William Duane Tallman 86, dean emeritus of Montana State College, died Saturday. He led the mathematics department from 1901 until his retirement in 1945 and was born in Sterling Arkansas.

Palmetto, Fla William Duane Tallman Montana State College Tallman Montana State Sterling Ark

Double Fatality Boosts Virginia Road Toll to 484

Two sailors were killed in a two vehicle crash in Caroline County and another crash victim died in Fredericksburg hospital, pushing Virginia's 1961 traffic toll to 484. The fatalities involved USS Antietam crewmen Ned Baldwin and James Hennessy, among multiple crashes across state roads in rain.

Associated Press Caroline County Stafford County Fredericksburg Virginia Ned A. Baldwin Rt. 1 Gap James P. Hennessey West Orange N. J Antietam Norfolk Nanny Ross Savant Ulysses E. Ferguson South Patrick St Alexandria John Ross Jr F. St. N.E Washington, D. C U. S. 211 Amissville Lacount Togans Portsmouth Adams Galax Bob Bagwell James Charles Havens Jr Marion Kingsport Tenn Greenville Clifford Hite U. S. 340 Augusta County Hite Staunton

Teens Spark Stunning U S Win In Wightman Cup

A trio of American teenagers energized a 6 1 victory over Great Britain in Chicago in the Wightman Cup. Justina Bricka 18 toppled Angela Mortimer in singles, while Karen Hantze 18 and Billie Jean Moffitt 17 joined in a decisive doubles win as the U S captured the cup back from Britain.

Charles Chamberlain Associated Press Chicago Great Britain United States U.S Justina Bricka St. Louis Angela Mortimer Karen Hantze San Diego Billie Elan Moffitt Long Beach Calif Hantze-Moffitt Ann Haydon Margaret Osborne duPont Margaret Varner

U S Wins Davis Cup Local Final In Damp Cleveland

The United States defeated Mexico 3-2 in the Davis Cup American zone final played in Cleveland after rain-delayed matches. Chuck McKinley and Bernard Bartzen won the decisive matches, with Bartzen praising damp courts that favored his style, as the U S set up a semifinal with India.

Cleveland Ohio U.S Mexico Cleveland Skating Club Chuck McKinley St. Louis Mario Llamas Bernard Tut) Bartzen Rafael Osuna Bartzen Osuna Chuck McKinley Llamas Antonio Palafox Dennis Ralston Dave Freed Francisco Pancho) Contreras India

Minister Seeks 756000 for Fence Burned by Redcoats

London AP reports Philadelphia minister Rev. Joseph Koci Jr asked the British Treasury to pay about 270000 pounds 756000 for a church fence burned by Redcoats in 1778 during the American Revolution. Chancellor Selwyn Lloyd will consider the claim.

London Lord Beaverbrook Daily Express Today Philadelphia Joseph Koci Jr Selwyn Lloyd United States The Express Ft. Knox

UAW Votes Against Striking Defense Project Workers

Detroit AP United Auto Workers members at General Motors Milwau kee AC Spark Plug plant voted unanimously not to conduct a strike vote. Leonard Woodcock said the local 438 decision followed international and local leadership recommendations to keep production uninterrupted on vital defense systems. Bronze or copper ox shaped slabs, about 60 pounds, were used as money in the eastern Mediterranean from 1600 to 1000 B C.

Detroit United Auto Workers Union General Motors Corp Milwaukee AC Leonard Woodcock UAW International Union Woodcock Mediterranean B.C

Pro Gridders Push for Big TD Plays in Early Exhibitions

Ninety yard touchdown runs appear common as the American Football League prepares for a season opener. Dallas Texans beat Buffalo Bills 35 26 with Dwayne Abner Haynes and Elbert Dubenion providing long returns. Denver tops Oakland 48 21 and Houston loses twice to San Diego while New York defeats Boston 17 7 before a 74 000 Philadelphia crowd.

Dallas Texans Buffalo Bills Elbert Dubenion Buffalo Abner Haynes Dallas Denver Oakland al Frazier Houston Oilers San Diego Houston New York Boston Philadelphia

Minor League Baseball Scores and Standings Digest

Pacific Coast League results include Seattle 4-5 Salt Lake 3-4 Portland 10-10 Tacoma 0-4 Hawaii 6 Vancouver 4 San Diego 1-3 Spokane 0-4 International League action shows Charleston 8-6 Toronto 3-5 Buffalo 8-5 Jersey City 42 Columbus 8 Syracuse 7 Rochester at Richmond ppd due to rain. American Association Louisville 3 Denver 2 Houston 7 Indianapolis 4 Omaha 3-0 Dallas-Fort Worth 2-7. Standings note Columbus 82 48 .631 Buffalo 72 60 .545 Toronto 66 66 .500 Rochester 62 68 .477 Richmond 59 68 .465 Jersey City 59 70 .457 Syracuse 48 84 .364. Monday schedule lists Toronto at Syracuse 6:30 p.m. and Buffalo at Jersey City 6 p.m. with others.

Seattle Salt Lake Portland Tacoma Hawaii Vancouver San Diego Spokane Charleston Toronto Buffalo Jersey City Columbus Syracuse Rochester Richmond Sattle Associated Press W. L. Pet

Hereford Field Day Set at Hume

Hereford Field Day will be held at Still House Hollow Farm on Sept. 9. The event targets registered Hereford breeders and bull buyers with purebred cattle talks and discussions, lunch served by the lake. Archaeologists have found evidence that women served as doctors and nurses in ancient Egypt.

Still House Hollow Farm Ancient Egypt

Unfortunate Episodes Provoke Extraordinary Situation at Senseny

Montague’s Ray Ward moves first place baseball style in the Church League by withdrawing his team from the Senseny Park playoffs after a season of friction. The shift opens Montague to City League next year while Esso and Cedar Creek win key games as Cedar Creek and Welltown set finals. Commissioner changes follow the dispute with Ed Burch resigning and Olin Lowe and Jim Barnett taking over the Church League duties.

Jim Barnett Senseny Park Ray Ward Montague STAR Ward City Montague Church Bry Bakery Clarke County Esso Tacs Cedar Creek Burnt Factory Welltown Esso Barnett Ed Burch Church League Burch Olin Lowe Lowe Jim B and C Bakery Church Lague Ray

Notice of Executor Payment for Florence B Slonaker

Public notice states the intention to pay or deliver to Ralph Haines as Executor of the estate of Florence B Slonaker, from funds deposited in her name, exceeding $1,000. Payment to occur 30 days after publication under Virginia law. Shenandoah Valley National Bank of Winchester.

Ralph Haines Romney West Virginia Florence B. Slonaker Virginia Shenandoah Valley National Bank of Winchester

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