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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1957
Page
11
Floyd Patterson, world heavyweight champion at 187 pounds, defeated challenger Pete Rademacher who outweighed him by 15 pounds, with seven knockdowns including a final kayo. The bout curtailed Rademacher’s bid to jump from amateur to pro glory.
Floyd Patterson defeats Pete Rademacher by knockout in the sixth round after overcoming a early knockdown. The bout drew 16 961 fans and a gross of 243 030, with Loughran as sole judge scoring most rounds for Floyd. Rademacher enters boxing history as the first amateur to challenge for a heavyweight title.
Workingman won 10 to 3 over Kiwanis to tie the five game series at two games each. Dennis Hinkle struck out nine over two hits in a five inning stint and drove in four runs including a homer. Kiwanis pitcher George Weidig allowed four hits but walked seven as errors doomed the defense. The decisive fifth game was set for 5 P.M. with Mike Berry and Frank Anderson slated to start for their clubs.
The record lists leaders for batting and pitching. Williams of Boston tops with 386 runs and Mantle of New York has 108 runs batted in. Sievers of Washington and Mantle tie for homers at 32. Aparicio leads stolen bases with 20. Donovan of Chicago leads in wins 14 3 and Wynn of Cleveland has 158 strikeouts. Musial leads with a .340 batting average and Aaron of Milwaukee leads in hits 159 and home runs 35. Mays leads in stolen bases with 32 and Schmidt of St. Louis has 101 wins 909 strikeouts.
The Manchester Rebels close their South Mountain Baseball League season with a Sunday home game at Rouss Park against Williamsport. Ace pitcher Jack Patton will start behind the plate by Ed Dodson, as fans rally for a big turnout in the final league contest.
A mouse in Warrenton Virginia charged a small girl in her yard biting the girl and the cat she carried. The incident prompted concern as the child and animal were evaluated for injuries. Authorities offered safety tips to prevent further encounters.
Bob Buhl and Stan Musial were sidelined by shoulder and muscle injuries as Milwaukee leads the NL with Buhl winning 12th. Musial may miss weeks after a torn muscle in a 6-5 win at Philadelphia. Wes Covington Johnny Logan Billy Bruton and Joe Adcock also on the bench. Braves beat Brooklyn 6 1. Pittsburg 8 Cincinnati 3. Giants 6 Cubs 2. Yankees 6 White Sox 2. Boston 13 Cleveland 1. Detroit 4 Baltimore 0. Williams and Berra starred for the Red Sox and Yankees respectively.
The Shenandoah at Riverton shows conditions at 7:45 a m with the South Fork clear and normal, and the North Fork clear and normal.
The 9th annual SPCA Dog Show in Winchester will support the shelter-building fund. It is set for October 4 at 7 30 p m at the Farmers Livestock Exchange. Committees include entries judges food ribbons and printing trophies master of ceremonies program and more.
Joseph Smith organized the Mormon Church in New York in 1830 marking the beginning of the Latter Day Saint movement. The event established the church's roots in early 19th century America and drew adherents to a new religious community led by Smith.
Frances Catarella Thelma Pully and Isabelle Souder shared a three way tie in Class A of the Ladies Day golf event at Winchester Country Club on Tuesday. Marion Stinnett won Class B and Margie Grove won Class C in a point contest.
Pitcher Frank Lary allowed four singles and walked none while facing 29 as the Tigers defeated the Orioles 4-0 for their first staff shutout since May 14. Willie Mays highlighted batting with Giants, hitting their 28th homer and two doubles in a 6-2 win over the Cubs, closing within eight of the league leader at 35-2.
Public notice advises owners to keep pets hydrated with ample fresh water during heat waves and hot spells. It emphasizes regular water access and monitoring pet welfare in high temperatures.
The Mason Dixon Kennel Club hosts its annual all breed point dog show on September 8 at the Hagerstown Municipal Ball Park with judging from 9 a.m. Best in show wins a four piece plated silver coffee service. Entries due by noon August 27 to Foley Dog Show Organization. Unregistered dogs may enter. entry blanks from Mrs. Jean Smith in Punkstown Maryland.
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