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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1960

Page

9

Braddock Slips to Loss as Burnt Factory Nets 1-0 Victory

Burnt Factory defeats Brad dock St. Methodist 1 0 at Senseng Park in a top softball tilt. Harold Catlett hurled a no hitter for the win while Pyne took the loss with six strikeouts. A sixth inning error and Gillespie’s run produced the decisive score as Burnt Factory improves to 20 wins and one defeat heading to Friday's playoff.

Burnt Factory Mn Braddock St. Methodist Senseng Park Charles Gillespie Jim Bromley Gillespie Harold Catlett Pyne Catlett Bud Willis Tommy DeHaven Braddock

Talbert Mulloy Seek Fifth National Doubles Crown

Talbert aged 41 and Mulloy 46 teamed to pursue a fifth National Doubles title at Longwood. They defeated Dale Junta and John Lesch 6-1 6-2 6-1 in the first round, with both opponents Navy lieutenants. Mulloy praised American juniors and hinted at renewing their partnership to boost U.S. success.

Brookline Mass Bill Talbert Gardnar Mulloy U.S Longwood Talbert Mulloy Dale Junta San Leander John Lesch Coronado Navy Uncle Sam America Bill

U S Flies Iron Lungs To Japan

A U S Air Force mercy flight delivered four iron lungs to Hokkaido during Japan's polio epidemic. The devices, supplied by the March of Dimes, aim to aid children affected as 57 have died and 673 are crippled or injured in the outbreak.

Tachikawa Air Base Japan U.S. Air Force Hokkaido

Baseball standings and row of Monday results in National League

The National League table shows Pittsburgh leading with 73 wins and 45 losses, Milwaukee and St. Louis at 65 50 and 65 53, Los Angeles 63 52, San Francisco 57 58, Cincinnati 54 66, Chicago 46 70, Philadelphia 45 74. Monday games: Chicago 6 Cincinnati 3 and Los Angeles 8 San Francisco 5 with several N games on the schedule.

W. L. Pet Pittsburgh Milwaukee St. Louis Los Angeles San Francisco Cincinnati Chicago Philadelphia Resul

Frank Lane Defends Indians as Held Injury Hurts Pennant Hope

Cleveland GM Frank Lane defends his trades and says Woodie Held’s injury cost the Indians power. He cites Gary Bell and Jim Grant underperforming and argues the club would not trade potential pitchers for a quick fix. Lane maintains plans aimed at a pennant contender despite current struggles.

Cleveland Lane Boston Q. Frank Indians Woodie Held Held Mike de la Hoz Bob Feller Gary) Bell Jim Grant Baltimore Minnie Minoso John Romano Bubba) Phillips

Dodgers and Cubs Win as Sherry Shines in Relief

Dodgers rally past Giants 8-5 as Larry Sherry earns his 13th win in 7 1 3 innings of relief with two saves. Norm Larker drives in three, lifting his average to .349. Cubs defeat Reds 6-3 behind Don Zimmer and Ron Santo.

Associated Press Larry Sherry Los Angeles Dodgers Dodgers San Francisco Sherry Delders Pittsburgh St. Louis Chicago Cubs Cincinnati Cubs Billy Martin Reds Jim Brewer Giants Don Stu Miller Norm Larker RBI Larker Gil Hodges Dodger Ralph Kiner Felipe Alou Willie Mays Cal McLish Don Zimmer Ron Santo Bob Anderson

Market Quotation Rise After Prime Rate Cut

New York AP reports a stock market surge following a 1 percentage point cut in the prime rate to 4 percent. The AP index rose to 222.70 at noon with gains across industrials rails and utilities, while oils and chemicals led advances and grains opened mixed in Chicago trading.

New York Wall Street Associated Press Dow Jones

Elberta Peaches Arrive Across the Appalachian District

Elberta peaches become widely available across the Appalachian District for the first time this season. Some areas such as Eastern Pennsylvania and Southern Virginia report lighter supplies due to rain and early harvests. Prices are holding steady with U. S. Extra No. 1 stock in hydrocooled form around 2.70 per bushel, and field crates 2.00 to 2.25 per bushel, while markets in Winchester Martinsburg show mixed availability for sale.

Appalachian Federal Pennsylvania Virginia Winchester Martinsburg Elbertas F.o.b U.S U. S

VFW Convention Nixes Kennedy Telephone Talk

The Veterans of Foreign Wars rejected Kennedy’s proposal to address the Detroit convention by telephone citing his Washington duties during a key Medicare vote. Nixon’s speech date remains firm, while Kennedy supporters speculate on a possible in-person visit to lead his state delegation at tonight’s parade. Dulles warned the Kremlin continues secret military buildup and refuses meaningful inspections. Portland Zoo adds a moonlight narrow gauge train excursion, offering a 35 minute round trip through Washington Park with sightseeing pauses.

Detroit Veterans of Foreign Wars John F. Kennedy D-Mass Allen W. Dulles U.S. Central Intelligence Agency Soviet Union Free World VFW Kennedy Washington Senate Richard M. Nixon Nixon Pennsylvania Feldmann Ted C. Connell Killeen Tex Robert E. Hansen St. Paul Minn Massachusetts Dulles Kremlin Portland, Orc Portland Zoo Washington Park Portland

Four Survive Plane Crash In Rockies

Four Mis sourians three men and a woman were alive after a single engine plane crashed in a deep Colorado canyon. Pilot A W Blue 31 and T L Pursley were pulled from the wreckage by jeep and ambulance. Ellis Lynn Shutts 24 walked 20 miles to summon help while his wife Bonnie 24 lay critically injured at the site.

Eagle, Colo Colorado Rockies A. W. Blue State Hospital St. Joseph T. L. Pursley Nevada Blue Ellis Lynn Shutts Tom Currier Bonnie Shutts Pursley Glenwood Springs Colo Shutts San Francisco Eagle

Second Blast Hits Navy Fuel Plant

An explosion at the Indian Head Navy fuel plant damaged a magazine building with shattered windows and no injuries. Three nearby workers were unharmed. The prior week's blast killed one and injured 20. Cmdr William Childress blamed instability in the propellant store. The plant sits near Washington across the Potomac River, run by Potomac River Naval Command. Pittsburgh's football schedule lists UCLA Oklahoma TCU Syracuse and Notre Dame this fall.

Indian Head Navy Cmdr William Childress Indian Head Command Administration Office

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