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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 24, 1968

Page

10

Apple Blossom Purse Run At Shenandoah Downs

Paul B. Clay's Little Doll leads a field of ten in the 314 furlong Apple Blossom purse at Shenandoah Downs in Charles Town W V. The Beau Priam daughter overcame an early issue to win from start to finish last outing and seeks a repeat after seven wins in eighteen starts last year. Dr s Choice owned by Manuel Mendelson is seen as the main upset threat, with Rhonda Vous Tom Tywdd and Sutler Kiss among contenders.

Charles Town W. VA Paul B. Clay Healds Shensandoah Downs Beau Priam Little Doll Manuel Mendelson

Howard Hawkins and Nationals Fall to Indians in Cleveland

In Washington, Max Amis drove in two eighth inning runs and Eddie Fisher held the mound as Cleveland defeated the Nationals 6 to 2. Paul earned his first major league win after a late unearned run broke a 1-1 tie, with Alvis and Nelson delivering key plays.

Washington Max Amis Eddie Fisher Mike Paul Cleveland Indians Camilo Pascual Alvis Ken McMullen Paul Dave Nelson Avis

Major League Standings and Friday Results

The American League standings show Detroit leading with 81 wins and 46 losses followed by Baltimore 73 53 Boston 69 60 Cleveland 70 61 Oakland 65 62 New York 60 63 Minnesota 59 67 California 57 74 Chicago 53 74 and Washington 47 77. Friday games included New York 2 3 Detroit 1 3 in 19 innings and Boston 4 Baltimore 3.

Pet Detroit Baltimore Boston Cleveland Oakland New York Minnesota California Chicago Wash Washington Milwaukee Ws LL. Pet. GB St. Louis San Fran Cincinnati Atlanta Pittsburgh Houston Phila Phia Los Angeles

Jets and Patriots shine in Friday exhibition action

Joe Namath led the Jets over Atlanta 27 12 with two touchdown passes as Cappelletti nailed 49 and 48 yard field goals to power Boston past Miami 19 17. Houston beat Buffalo 37 7, Detroit toppled Baltimore 14 7, and San Francisco beat Denver 22 6.

Associated Press Joe Namath Gino Cappelletti Namath New York Jets Cappelletti Boston Patriots Jets Atlanta Patriots Miami Dolphins Houston Oilers Buffalo Bills Detroit Lions Baltimore Colts San Francisco 49Ers Denver Broncos Falcons Birmingham Ala Alabama George Sauer Dolphins Boston

Wakayama Faces Richmond In Little League World Series Final

Wakayama Japan meets Richmond Virginia in the nationally televised Little League World Series final to decide the world champion. Wakayama relies on star pitcher Hideaki Highashide after a two hit win, as Richmond fans flood Williamsport with Confederate flags and cries.

Williamsport Wakayama Japan Sayonara Pennsylvania Richmond Yoshio Kono Hideaki Highashide Highashide

Shenandoah Downs Entrants and Baseball Note

Shenandoah Downs entries for race one show $1200 claiming for 4yo and up with Carolina Chit Chat listed. A separate sixth race recap mentions a 14.2 walkaway over Wesbaden and notes Richmond and Wakayama in a baseball context with Roger Miller as starter and his three homers in a prior win.

Carolina F.W. Kratz Wesbaden Germany Richmond Wakayama Roger Miller Sherbrooke-Lennoxville Que Miller

Shenandoah Downs Race Results and Notable Sports Highlights

Results from Shenandoah Downs include Native Face winning the first race and Italian Lady in the second, with payouts listed for several finishes. The page also notes Hank Aaron driving in four runs for the Braves on Hank Aaron Night and a seven inning relief gem by Lindy McDaniel in a Yankees tie with Detroit. Additional lines recap various NFL and AFL scores across multiple teams.

Hank Aaron Braves Philadelphia Atlanta Lindy McDaniel Yankees Detroit

Weekend Area Sports Schedule Highlights and Dates

Saturday features Shenandoah Downs horse racing at 7 15 p m Winchester Speedway stock car racing at 8 p m Sunday brings Apple Valley Baseball League playoffs with Mt Williams at Bentonville Star Tannery at Rappahannock Gainesboro at Stephens City and Monday lists Shenandoah Downs racing at 7 15 p m and City League playoff softball.

Shenandoah Downs Winchester Speedway Apple Valley Mt. Williams Bentonville Star Tannery Rappahannock Gainesboro Stephens City

Beban to Get Test As Runner

Carlisle, Pa AP Gary Beban Heisman Trophy winner faces a position switch with the Washington Redskins as coach Otto Graham considers using him at running back. If waivers fail, Beban could stay on the 40 man roster to be evaluated at halfback amid questions about his pro quarterback accuracy. The move recalls Paul Hornung's switch from quarterback to halfback with Green Bay.

Carlisle Gary Beban Washington Redskins Otto Graham Redskins Graham Kieve Beban UCLA Cleveland Browns Baltimore Sonny Jurgensen Jim Ni_nowski Harry Theofiledes Green Bay Packers Notre Dame Paul Hornung

Three Tied for Golf Lead at Philadelphia Classic

In the Philadelphia Golf Classic third round, veteran Jim Ferrier 53, young Bobby Cole 20, and Billy Casper 37 share the lead at 137 seven under par. Casper, a top money earner this year, anchors the trio with solid rounds while Nicklaus and Trevino trail.

Ralph Bernstein Associated Press Philadelphia Jim Ferrier USS Bobby Cole Billy Casper Casper Ferrier Cole Whitemarsh Valley Country Club Charlie Sifford Labron Harris Terry Dill Julie Boros Boros Jack Nicklaus Lee Trevino

Lions to Play in Rainbow Classic in Honolulu

Columbia's Ivy League champion basketball team will compete in the Rainbow Classic in Honolulu next December. Other teams slated include Purdue Santa Clara Arizona West Virginia Stanford Hawaii and a military selection to be named later.

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