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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1961

Page

8

Homer Bats Silent As New York Keeps Edge

Baseball standings show New York leading as Chicago and St Louis battle for position. Friday results include Chicago 3 Cleveland 2 and New York 3 Kansas City 0 while Detroit shut out Washington 6 0.

Homer N.Y W. L. Pet. G New York Chicago Minnesota Los Angeles Kansas City Cleveland Detroit Washington Boston Baltimore

Fire Hits Welder at Frey Quarry Near Clear Brook

A fire in the wiring of a welder at the W. S. Frey quarry near Clear Brook caused little damage. Officials say a short circuit started the blaze. Clearbrook responded to the 5 40 a m alarm. Otsego Lake near rstown N Y is linked to James Fenimore Cooper as Glimmerglass in his Indian tales.

Frey W. S. Frey Clearbrook Otsego Lake Rstown, N.Y James Fenimore Cooper

Two Women Die in Virginia Auto Crash

Two young women, Catherine Rae Proctor 22 and Clara Phillips Mitchell 27, died instantly in a Southampton County two car crash at the Virginia Routes 009 and 658 intersection. The other driver was Nannie Mae Walden of Capron.

Associated Press Southampton County Virginia Catherine Rae Proctor Rt. 2 Emporia Clara Phillips Mitchell Ante Capron Lucy Mason Holt Norfolk Franklin Robert Douglas Rt. 1 Amherst Lynchburg U.S. 60 Amherst County William Tyler Vera Tyler Portsmouth

Detroit Stays in With 6-0 Shutout Over Senators

Detroit blanked Washington 6-0 to extend a second straight shutout win as Jim Bunning earned his seventh victory in eight decisions. Dick McAuliffe drove in three runs on two hits, including a fourth inning double, while Bunning retired 14 straight before a seventh inning single broke up the no-hit bid.

ED Wilks Associated Press Babe Ruth Roger Maris Mickey Mantle Yankee Maris Mantle New York Kansas City Mois Jim Archer A’s Yanks Fantle Archer Bill Fischer Ruth Yankees Ralph Terry Detroit Washington Jim Bunning Senators Tigers Baltimore Minnesota Chicago White Sox Cleveland Boston Los Angeles Angels Bill Skewron Elston Howard Yogi Berra Terry Bunning Sigles Gene Woodling Willie Tasby Dick McAuliffe John Gabler Jack Fisher Orioles Twins Jack Kralick Dave Philley The Birds Sam Leslie New York Giants Purkey Giants St. Louis Cards Billy O'Dell San Francisco Ray Sadecki Rere

Additional Winners Named at Clark Fair

Clarke County Fair results list first place winners across food preservation baking sewing and handiwork categories. Notable names include Mrs. John Milleson Mrs. Garfield Pitta Mrs. Ruby Davis Mrs. Nancy Wolfe and many others for pies cakes cookies gowns and crafts.

Clark Fair Berryville Clarke County John Milleson Garfield Pitta Ruby Davis Nancy Wolfe Alice Jackson P. T. McIntire Leon Dillon Walter Rutherford Helen McDonald Charles Rust D. E. Rowland Mary Lowery Lucy Polhamus Delphia Paint

Major League Leaders in Batting and Pitching Highlights

The list notes AL batting leaders with Cash and Howard among top averages, run totals led by Maris and Mantle, and RBIs led by Maris. Pitching leaders include Terry and Ford with wins and ERAs, plus strikeout leaders Koufax and Drysdale.

Associated Press Cash Detroit Howard New York Maris Mantle Gentile Baltimore Colavito New Kubek Kaline Wood Get Bee — Maris Tle Aparicio Chicago Howser Kansas City Terry Ford Pascual Minnesota

Kennedy Plans Day of Rest at Hyannisport Seashore Home

President Kennedy planned a rest day at Hyannisport while staying alert to major international developments. He had no formal appointments and kept a stack of official documents to review with his family nearby. Air Force aide Col. Godfrey McHugh delivered Washington dispatches as relatives gathered. Andrew Hatcher noted Kennedy learned of Brazil’s President Quadros resignation shortly before leaving Washington.

Hyannisport Mass Kennedy Washington Godfrey McHugh Air Force Robert F. Kennedy Pat Lawford Peter Lawford R. Sargent Shriver Stephen Smith Janio Quadros Brazil Andrew T. Hatcher White House Quadros

HOBBY EXHIBIT ENTRIES LISTED WITH YOUTH AND ADULT CATEGORIES

Names of participants across knitted items, miniature furniture, floral arrangements, Swedish weaving, embroidery, crocheted and wooden articles, copper jewelry, and various art forms. Entries include Ruth Smith, Eleanor Shiley, Madelyn Ramsburg, Barbara Murphy, Sandy Paint, Bill Davis, Ise Dunn, Camill Armel, Rebecca Day, Patsy Edens, Tom Hegerich, Barbara Jenks, and others across 6-12 year age groups and high school divisions.

Ruth Smith Eleanor Shiley Madelyn Ramsburg Mary Ramsburg Barbara Murphy Sandy Paint J. D. Bell Ise Dunnise Camill Armel Caryon Rebecca Day Rachael Pierce Patsy Edens Tom Hegerich Barbara Jenks Tom Hegerick

World Series Contenders Face Shared Pitching Woes

El Cajon California and El Campo Texas meet in the Little League World Series final with depleted pitching staffs. Woodrow Winfield manages El Campo with two sons on the team, while El Cajon fields co managers whose sons play key roles. Pilots, civil servants, and a limited pitching schedule shape the title game intensity as Verdant Valley limits threaten both sides.

Williamsport el Cajon Calif el Campo Tex Woodrow Winfield Mike Woodrow Philip Jr Pitc Davi Vaclavik Rick Mike Salvatore Mickey Alasantro

Woman Flier Sets 842.6 MPH Speed Record

Jacqueline Cochran, in her early 50s, claimed a new women’s speed record of 842.6 mph flying a Northrop T3 jet at Edwards AFB. She surpassed the 6 year old mark by 126.7 mph and plans to target further records including 500 km events.

Northrop Air Force Aviatrix Floyd Odlum Congress Jacqueline Cochran, Inc Soviet Union Miss Cochran Charles Yeager Yeager Desert

Fresh dill tips for flavorful chowder and sides

Reader suggestion to mince fresh dill and add it to fish chowder or chicken broth. It also pairs well with cooked buttered snap beans or green peas for bright, herbaceous notes.

Duke Snider Ends Dodgers Slump With Big Game Against Reds

Duke Snider powered the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 7 2 win over first place Cincinnati, snapping a 10 game losing streak with a triple and a home run after an 0 for 4 start. Frank Howard also homered twice as the Dodgers piled up 11 hits.

ED Wilks Associated Press Los Angeles Dodgers Duke Snider Duke Dodgers Cincinnati Reds San Francisco Giants St. Louis Pittsburgh Chicago Cubs Milwaukee Philadelphia Snider Mgr Walt Alston Frank Howard Bob

Peach Prices Steady Across Appalachian Market

Peach prices were largely unchanged at Appalachian shipping points with demand similar to recent days. Elberta varieties from Southern Virginia showed slow demand with bulk sales to truckers, while Red varieties in the north remained scarce but moderately sought. Prices varied by size and grade, with U S Extra No 1 baskets and Hydro cooling charges included, and Roanoke regions reporting light sales due to rain.

Elbertas Virginia Appalachian U.S Halehavens Southlands Roanoke

Minor League Standings Across Leagues

Pacific Coast results include San Diego 9 Hawaii 0 and Seattle 6 Portland 4 with Tacoma at Salt Lake City postponed due to rain. International League games list Richmond 18 Buffalo 7 and Charleston 4 4, with Rochester at Syracuse postponed by rain. Association scores show Houston 5 Denver 2 and Indianapolis 6 Dallas-Fort Worth 1, with Louisville 3 Omaha 0 and Jersey City 1 3 Columbus 0 1.

Pacific Coast San Diego Hawaii Spokane Vancouver Seattle Portland Tacoma Salt Lake City Jersey City Columbus Charleston Richmond Buffalo Toronto Rochester Syracuse Houston Denver Louisville Omaha Indianapolis Dallas-Fort Worth

Duncan Beats Ramirez In San Antonio Fight

Herman Duncan of Los Angeles defeated Juanito Ramirez of Mexico in a 122 pound vs 124 pound bout in San Antonio Texas.

San Antonio Tex Herman Duncan Los Angeles Juanito Ramirez Mexico

Fennel Seed Adds Mild Licorice Note in Scandinavian Fish Dishes

Fennel seed provides a gentle licorice flavor that some Scandinavian cooks prefer in straightforward fish preparations.

Notice of Funds Transfer for Deceased Flor ence Slonaker

Farmers and Merchants National Bank of Winchester Virginia announces its intention to pay over funds owed Florence B Slonaker deceased to Ralph W Executor of the Estate of Florence B Slonaker Hampshire County West Virginia after thirty days from publication. The bank claims no knowledge of any Virginia personal representative appointment.

Code of Virginia Ralph W Florence B. Slonaker Hampshire County West Virginia Farmers and Merchants National Bank Winchester Virginia Farmers and Merchants National Bank OF Winchester J. William Hollis

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