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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1956

Page

7

Jaycees Battle City League Softball All Stars in Twin Bill

Winchester Jaycees field a strong lineup with Jim Hockman Don Woolschlager and Ted Keller as key pitchers and outfielders. City League All Stars counter with Jimmy Carroll Buddy Fuller Earl Bailey and Red Royston. Enthusiam and depth give the Jaycees a contest likely to entertain the crowd.

Winchester Junior Chamber of Commerce Jaycees Ken Smith Novick el Keller Jim Hockman Don Woolschlager Arlington District of Columbia Keller Wendell Seldon Republic Oil Allen Carter Alison Smith City Stars Jimmy Carroll Royal Crown Buddy Fuller Red Royston Brakeshoe Cafe Vern Clarke Republic Day Levi The Stars Ken Cammer Ted Bob Beker Bob Royston al Armel Harold Buckner City Earl Bailey Ed Grim Bucky Wisecarver Red Boswell Berryville Basket Goose Hart Republic Ot Bill Shenk Woolschlager Chug White Ronald Carper

City League ties end in two soft ball games

Novick defeated Royal Crown 6 to 3 in eight innings as Eddie Grim starred with three hits. Brakeshoe Cafe beat Berryville Basket 9 to 2 led by Alonzo Whitlock's three hits and three runs as Berryville slid to last place.

Brakeshoe Cafe Novick Bee Royal Crown Berryville Basket Idle Republic Oil Berryville Brakeshoe Senseny Eddie Grim Grim Messall Keller Angerone Bobby Jackson Jess Donald Jackson Alan Oates Haymaker Shhenk al Arme Carroll Oates Donald Alonzo Whitlock Whitlock Bailey Singhass Longerbeam Everhart Cork Sunnyside Braddock Opequon Stephenson City Republic Oil Osler Berryville Lads GB Republic Oil Novick Royal Crown Brakeshoe B. Basket

Pressure on Braves Evokes 1951 Dodgers in pennant push

Milwaukee title chances spark doubt among experts after 2-1 series finale loss. Bill Rigney shifts from predicting a Braves win as he notes edge and tension among Milwaukee players. Comparisons drawn to Dodgers 1951 and Indians 1954 when leaders faltered late.

Milwaukee Braves Bill Rigney New York Giants Brooklyn Cincinnati Rigney Dodgers Indians

50th Anniversary Devils Tower Stamp Issued September 24

The three cent stamp commemorating Devils Tower National Monument's 50th anniversary goes on sale September 24 at Devils Tower Wyoming. A print run of 120 million is planned. First day covers should be addressed with the envelope in the lower left corner and the stamp is vertical.

Devils Tower National Monument Devils Tower Wyoming

Winchester Massachusetts Reaches Little League Semifinal

In Williamsport the 10th annual Little League World Series semifinal opened with East and West matchups. Delaware Two of New Jersey faced Colton, California, while Roswell New Mexico met Delaware Two in the other semifinal. Delaware Two beat Eastchester New York 9-8. Colton earlier beat Hamtramck Michigan 1-0. Winchester Massachusetts shut out Auburn Alabama 8-0. Roswell beat Upper Darby Pennsylvania 3-1.

Williamsport Delaware Two N. J Colton Calif Roswell N. M Winchester Mass Hamtramck Mich Auburn Ala Upper Darby

Dodgers Reds Open Series As Brav es Lead Shrinks

Dodgers win 5-3 over Cardinals cut Milwaukee lead to two games in NL as Newcombe secures win. Reds beat Pirates 6-3. Redlegs ride strong defense to ninth straight in series. Yankees edge Indians 3-2. White Sox win twice in Boston. Tigers 9-3 over Washington. Moon ties NL lead with two hits. Aaron close behind.

Chicago CUBS Philadelphia New York Yankees Cleveland al Rosen Yanks Indians Chicago White Sox Boston Billy Pierce Red Sox Detroit Washington Kansas City Baltimore Wally Moon Milwaukee Hank Aaron Aaron Moon

No Weight Problems In Smith-Brown Bout

New Orleans report states light weight champion Wallace Bud Smith weighed 135 1/2 pounds today a quarter pound over limit while challenger Joe Brown stood about 134 1/2 pounds. Trainer Adolph Ritacco said Smith can shed the extra weight easily and official scales set for noon tomorrow should confirm the near limit figures.

New Orleans Wallace Bud” Smith Joe Brown Cincinnati Adolph Ritacco Smith Brown

Thousand Mile Windbreak Planned for Ontario North Side

A vision for a massive windbreak along Ontario's north side proposes a 100 foot wide shelter spanning a thousand miles, following last spring's planting efforts.

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