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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1957

Page

9

Venturi Wins Milwaukee Open and Ties Snead for Second

Ken Venturi of San Francisco won the Milwaukee Open by five strokes with a 13 under par 267 at Tripoli Golf Club to earn $6,000. Sam Snead of White Sulphur Springs tied for second at 272, sharing $3,500 each.

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Richmond Team Secures State Junior Olympic Swimmers Title

Ginter Park Richmond wins the state Junior Olympic swimming championship for the third time in four years with 436 points, far ahead of Officers Club Richmond in second and Southampton Recreation Assn. in third. George Morgan and sister Annabel of Three Country Club break multiple records across boys and girls events.

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Will Spanish Moss Kill a Tree

This dull green moss found in the Southern lowlands does no harm unless it covers a tree so completely that leaves and buds cannot develop. The moss clings for support and derives life from the air.

Roberts Dropped From Phillies Starters Rotation

Veteran righthander Robin Roberts is removed from the Phillies starting rotation after a 7-3 loss to the Milwaukee Braves. Don Cardwell and Jack Meyer to start next games as Roberts struggles with velocity and homer susceptibility.

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Baseball Standings and Schedule From The Associated Press

National League leaders include Milwaukee St Louis and Brooklyn with records around 70 wins. Schedule shows Chicago at New York and Milwaukee at Philadelphia among pivotal tests. American League leaders New York Chicago Boston Detroit and Baltimore are listed with upcoming games and results.

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White Sox Close Gap On Yankees in AL Race

The White Sox swept Baltimore 6-2 and 3-0 to move within four games of the Yankees as New York lost at Detroit 7-2. Chicago opens a three game series at Comiskey Park against the Yankees with starters Wilson Pierce and Donovan and reliever Keegan set to pitch.

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Robinson balks at arbitration in title fight feud

The New York State Athletic Commission seeks to arbitrate a dispute between Sugar Ray Robinson, Carmen Basilio, and TV partners over the September 23 title bout. Robinson demands sponsor controls and Teleprompter two outfits, while TNT and Theater Network TV push for other terms. A decision may affect the bout setup and potential rematches with Joey Dupas.

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Front Royal Entry Loses Out in Legion Junior Tournament

Shelby North Carolina hosted Ameri can Legion Junior Baseball finals where Front Royal Virginia facing Memphis Tennessee faltered in the decisive sixth inning. Memphis built an eight run surge led by Phil Gagliano who doubled and singled driving in two and scoring twice in a 10-2 victory sending Memphis to the Section B playoffs in Sumter South Carolina.

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Gomes Set to Top Martinez in Boston Feature Fight

Harold Gomes of Providence seeks to extend his 12 fight unbeaten streak as he is chosen to defeat Isidro Martinez in a Wednesday Boston television feature. Gomes holds the featherweight crown in New England.

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Local Junior Golf Tourney Set Friday at Winchester Club

23 entries so far for a junior golf tournament Friday morning at 10 at Winchester Country Club. About 30 entrants anticipated by Friday. Children of members eligible up to 16 years old. Dr and Mrs E C Stuart Jr donated a perpetual trophy for the event.

Winchester Country Club E. C. Stuart, Jr

Yesterday's Stars Shine in AP Baseball Roundup

Hitting Kaline of the Tigers goes 4-for-4 with two two run homers in a 7-2 win over the Yankees. Hazle of the Braves hits 3-for-3 with two three run homers in a 7-3 win over the Phillies, boosting his average to .526 in 57 at bats as a replacement. Keegan of the White Sox follows a no hitter with a three hitter in a 6-2 win and a 3-0 victory in the doubleheader against the Orioles.

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Major League Leaders Summary from Baseball Season

Batting leader Battinge Williams of Boston tops with a .378 average. Mantle of New York drives in 109 runs. Sievers of Washington leads RBIs with 33. Fox of Chicago had most hits and Aparicio of Chicago stars at bases. Donovan of Chicago records 15 wins and 2 shutouts. Wynn of Cleveland fans 158 strikeouts.

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Strike at Holbrooke Credit Union Ends Briefly

Wilfred Swan notes his wife Hilda and daughter Lorna, staff members at Holbrooke Avenue Federal Credit Union, did not cook during a brief staff strike over pay. Sam, the union manager and treasurer, led the dispute. The strike was settled quickly.

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Baseball Leaders of the Era Highlight St. Louis and Milwaukee

The data lists top figures in batting and pitching with teams and figures: Stan Musial of St. Louis leads in runs with 340 and doubles with 22, Hank Aaron of Milwaukee tops RBIs with 102 and home runs share the era, while others include Bill Mays of New York with 32 stolen bases and Phil Schmidt of St. Louis with 101 909 strikeouts.

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