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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 21, 1962

Page

7

Funkhsouser led Health Center Team to Tuesday League Title

Mary Ann Funk Norman Funk Shirley Jackson and Ivan Jackson won the Health Center Husband Wife League title by sweeping three wins over Whaleys Dodsons. They finished a game ahead of Cunningham Roth and posted a 1366 series led by Jackson 377 and Funk 336.

Mary Ann Norman Funk Shirley Ivan Jackson Health Center Whaleys Dodsons Cunningham Roth Funkhouser Shirley Jackson Monmouth Mary Ann Funk Whaley-Dod

Rifle talk favors .22 Rimfire Magnum for small game

A reader endorses the .22 Rimfire Magnum as a useful rifle cartridge for small game up to 75 yards and suggests head shots for woodchucks. He notes its flat trajectory at longer ranges, compares it to the .22 WRF, and mentions related pistol velocity and hunting tips. Winchester Juniors face Camp Rim Rock gals Friday evening. Senior Hunter Safety meets Tuesdays at the Armory.

Louis Childress McLean Joey Wright Jack Sahm Eddie Spitler Armory

No Stickee No Eatee Play Set In Little League

Eight teams open the Little League world series in Williamsport. Ku nitachi Japan visits Monterrey Mexico France and Canada and the mis sion includes shoe and uniform rush orders. Pitman Del Rio Kankakee Stoney Creek San Jose compete with the Nakano twins Masuo Yoshio.

Williamsport Pennsylvania Kunitachi Japan Gray Monterrey San Jose France Masuo Yoshio Nakano John Gilbert Office of Special Investigations Tokyo

Albany and Sumter duel for regional fate in Legion play

Albany Georgia faces Sumter South Carolina tonight in Region 3 Ameri can Legion junior baseball. The winner advances to face Hampton Virginia for the regional championship and a nationals berth in Bismarck North Dakota. Albany bounced Hampton 5-2 after losing 1-0 earlier. Sumter crushed Wilmington 20-2, piling 21 hits led by Vic Smith and Ingraham Haley.

Colonial Heights Albany Sumter S.C American Legion Hampton Bismarck N.C North Dakota Virginia Wilmington North Carolina Butch Wheeler Cecil Fowler Zack Wade Harold Breeden Vic Smith Ingraham Haley South Carolina

Phils Sign Mauch Again to 1963 Extension

Philadelphia manager Gene Mauch signed a 1963 contract extension after the Phillies, then seventh in the standings, announced the deal. Terms were not disclosed and Mauch said he is glad to be back next year as the club viewed as improving.

Philadelphia Gene Mauch Philadelphia Phillies Mauch

Rivera Wins Four at Shenandoah Downs Evening

Fau sto D. Rivera nicknamed Chico rode four winners at Shenandoah Downs boosting his bid for riding honors. He won aboard Love's Crown in the second race and added Pentameter Heat Flame and Carencester, with a fourth win coming after Hi Bee Dee was disqualified on the first turn. Rivera ties for seventh in the standings while Jesse Davidson leads with 67 mounts.

Charles Town SPL Fausto D. Rivera Chico Shenandoah Downs Rivera Love Jesse Davidson Stanley Small Heat Flame Carencester Clifton Riston Hi Bee Dee Goodnpoor Steve Babij Isto Edna G. Hoffman Lone Jack Martinsburg Sea Fox Rock Burst Trader Tucker

Ministers Oppose Mass Prayers at Rockdale Football

Rockdale ministers vote to discontinue pregame prayers at high school games citing unsuitable atmosphere. The Rockdale School Board will keep the three year old practice, with Student Council in charge, continuing prayers before games.

Rockdale Tex Frank Buechley First Christian Church

Mack Beats Brown In Oakland Bout For Narrow Decision

Lyle Mack from Oakland defeats Dave Brown of San Francisco by points in a 10 round boxing match. Mack earns a close victory in the ring.

Oakland Calif Lyle Mackin Dave Brown San Francisco

Record school budget approved in Atlantic City

Atlantic City adopted a 1962 63 school budget totaling 3 377 329 in record time, with the approval coming one minute eight seconds after the Board of Estimate opened its meeting.

Atlantic City N. J Board of A

Angels Face Crucial Yank Series In Chavez Ravine

Los Angeles owner Albie Pearson says the Angels must win three straight to stay in the pennant race but will settle for two wins in the three game set with the New York Yankees at Chavez Ravine. Bill Stafford faces Bo Belinsky with Whitey Ford and Ralph Terry slated for later games as Bill Rigney recovers from an ulcer attack.

LOS Angeles Los Angeles Angels New York Yankees Chavez Ravine Yanks New York Albie Pearson Angels Bill Stafford Angel Southpaw Bo Belinsky Ralph Houk Yankees Whitey Ford Ralph Terry Bill Rigney The Ted Bowsfield Don Lee Dean Chance

Caller's Interruption Halts Inquiry at Sarasota Home

A Sarasota report notes a caller interrupted shots of a local inquiry, stating a woman asked about a resident named Andrew and asserting he did not live at the home in question. The fragment hints at confusion over a residence and an alleged misunderstanding with the caller.

Sarasota Fila Ash Wing Andrew

Wrong number prompts terse exchange and refusal

A caller snaps that the number is wrong and tells the other to hang up. Wing hangs up calmly and reflects that he did not feel sorry for himself. He mentions Andrew, calling him poor and in need.

Wing Andrew

Sir Winston Churchill To Leave Hospital For Home

Sir Winston Churchill, age 87, will depart the hospital and return home Tuesday morning, according to his wife. The former prime minister is said to be improving, with doctors optimistic about continuing recovery.

Sir Winston London Winston Churchill

Woman recuperates in Middlesex Hospital after Monte Carlo fall

A patient has been in Middlesex Hospital since June 29 recovering from a broken thigh suffered in a fall while in Monte Carlo.

Middlesex Hospital Monte Carlo

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