Coach Preston Litten Remembered as Tough Yet Fair Mentor
A tribute recalls Preston Litten a Handley junior varsity coach and Martinsburg High grad who demanded 100 percent and built unbeaten jayvee squads in 1955 and 1958. His heart loyal to Hilltoppers lingered, and his players grew into strong varsity performers.
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Preston Litten
Handley
Martinsburg
Winchester
Hilltoppers
Hilltop
Donnie Oates
Bill Shendon
Terry Plank
Sonny Sibert
Handley Varsity
Fairfax
Jayvee
Jimmy Anderson
Larry Bell
Charlie Swartz
Dennis Hinkle
Better Than Playing Chicago in World Series Shares
Jack Gallagher gathered a larger bounty from the World Series than the White Sox players who gave him a $500 cash award. His share topped the $428 paid to regular players, though the team finished only fourth in the American League pennant race.
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Chicago
Jack Gallagher
Chicago White Sox
Attorneys Debut Tonight at Clarke County
Handley High School basketball under new head coach Bill Isherwood opens tonight against Clarke County. Isherwood plans a fast break, man to man defense mix, and has a deep roster with six returning players from a 16-1 last season plus junior high prospects. He has not named a starting five yet but expects strong competition for spots.
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Bill Isherwood
Handley High School
Inwood
Clarke County
Isherwood
Mussleman
Jayvee
Jimmy Omps
Handley JV
Handley
Eaglets
James Wood
Robert E. Lee
Harrisonburg
Herndon
Clarke David
Bob Printz
Junie Bush
Dave Burke
Tom Dick
Ken Jones
Health Center lanes DUCK PIN
Webbtown Girls finish with 2, Janice Smith 120 323. Pinshakers 1, Jane Riley 121 329. Cellerettes 3, Sweepers 0, Harriet Ways 119 329.
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Jane Riley
Webbtown Girls
Janice Smith
Cellerettes
Harriett Ways
Texaco Weber Tire Co
Early Birds
Sweepers
Carpet Baggers
Pinettes
Funkhouser Oil
Tastee Freeze
Betting May Be Off In 67
At Aqueduct the thoroughbred season ends with the $50,000 Sysonby Handicap and betting likely below last year’s $690 million after weather delays cut four days. Yonkers Raceway and Roosevelt Raceway report strong purses and turnout, while overall state wagering may dip though daily averages could hold.
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Aqueduct
Boyscott
Yonkers Raceway
Roosevelt Raceway
Shenandoah Downs Tuesday Housewives League Results
Shenandoah Downs reports Tuesday results across leagues including S and H Green Stamps 2 Firestone 1 and The Nelts 1, Swingers 2 Garber Ice Cream 1, Rebels 3 Lamar Sloan Ford 0, and F and M Bank 2 Sleepers 1. High team game 644 Bell Clothes and high set 1780 Pauls TV. Attendance 2,145. handle 153,015.
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S & H Green
Firestone
Red Buckner
H. T. Goode & Son
the Nelts
Connie Lineburg
Swingers
Garber
Julie Snyder
the Rebels
Lamar Sloan Ford
Dottie Grim
F & M Bank
Sleepers
Shirley Jackson
Holiday Inn East
Allegheny
Polly Williams
Bell’ Clothes
Paul
T.V
el Jones
Wacky Friend
Mary Tumblin
Credential
Garber’s Ice Cream
Farmers & Merchants
Flying Treasure
Blue Capri
Allegheny Freight
Firestone Stores
Henry T. Goode & Son
Third Holiday Inn East
S & H Aire Levee
Castle King
Missy
Doreen’s Knight
Mr. Shine
Brother
Bequia
Kanika
Round Oak
Cleabrook Woolen
Sister Bo
Rudy’s Garage
Wind
Glory
S & H Green Stamps
Paul’s T.V
Leggetts
Bell Clothes
Gregory’s
Area sports schedule across Shenandoah area events
A multi day list of events includes Shenandoah Downs horse racing at 7 15 p m Tuesday college basketball with Baltimore vs Shenandoah and Handley at 8 p m, several high school basketball and wrestling matchups, and weekend pro football games New Orleans at Washington 1 15 p m Baltimore at Los Angeles 4 p m with numerous school opponents across Clarke County James Wood Stonewall Elkton Strasburg W V Deaf and others in the region.
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Shenandoah Downs
Baltimore
Shenandoah
Handley
Bridgewater
Shepherd
Stonewall
James Wood
Clarke County
Warren County
Luray
Lee of
Staunton
Harrisonburg
Strasburg
Rappahannock
Charles Town
Capon Bridge
Frederick County
Randolph Macqu
Fauquier
Harford
Herndon
Loudoun County
Sville
Harpers
Serene Springs
Wardensville
Musselman
Smithsburg
St. Joseph’s
Martinsburg
Shepherdstown
Hancock
Mosby
Mathias
Elkton
Central
Montevideo
Turner Ashby
Page County
Nokesville
Culpeper
Woodbridge
James Monroe
Orange
Gar Field
Osbourn
Spotsylvania
Stonewall of
Manassas
Stafford
Buena Vista
George Mason
Fort Hill
Bishop Walsh
New Orleans
Washington
Los Angeles
Millionaire Driver Billy Haughton Tops Money Leaderboard
After ten months of racing Billy Haughton, the Yonkers trainer driver, has steered horses to earnings of 1,102,246 dollars. He has claimed the money-driving title ten times.
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Yonkers
N.Y
Billy Haughton
Haughton
Winchester Talk Highlights Gun Club Growth and Advocacy
AIFLE TALK notes Winchester Rifle and Pistol Club revived activity after rain delays at the War Memorial. 1968 clues arrive. members advocate letters to Sen Harry F Byrd Jr to oppose anti gun bills. Women members increasingly join. range training disrupted by weather. male shooters remain majority.
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Winchester Rifle and Pistol Club
War Memorial
West Virginia
Harry F. Byrd, Jr
Byrd
International boxing results across cities and titles
In Philadelphia Gypsy Joe Harris defeated Miguel Barreto on points. In New Orleans Jerry Pellegrini edged Dickie DiVeronica on points. Paris Marcel Cerdan Jr beat Tommy Garrison on points. Tokyo Yuzo Narumi won on points against Ric Magramo. Sydney Lionel Rose stopped Rocky Gattellari to keep the Australian bantamweight title. Stockton Jose Moreno stopped Juan Montoya in California.
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Philadelphia
Gypsy Joe Harris
Miguel Barreto
San Juan
P.R
New Orleans
Jerry Pellegrini
Arabi
Dickie DiVeronica
Syracus
N.Y
Paris
Marcel Cerdan Jr
France
Tommy Garrison
New York
Tokyo
Yuzo Narumi
Japan
Ric Magramo
Philippines
Sydney
Australia
Lionel Rose
Rocky Gattellari
Rose
Stockton
Calif
Jose Moreno
San Jose
Juan Montoya
Los Angeles
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Shep
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Joint Account
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Henryswall
Queen Myth
Money Missile
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Tiger Weir
Red Jed
Y.O
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Spin Around
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Hostess
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Sea Service
Nellie S
Cherry Lane
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Sharp Practice
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Noble Duke
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Hustler John
Maffa
Priam
Joker
Showoff
Connie
Tuffy
Valor
Rosy Money
Ladies Commerical League
G. Pt & Card
Sonny’s Carpets
Sunoco
Painters Auto Sales
Grand Union
Deri del
Town & Country Salon
Denny’s Furniture Show
Val Bank
Church League
First Baptist
Mt. Pleasant
EUB
Brad
St. Meth
United Church of Christ
Cong. Christian
Stephenson Methodist
Presbyterian
Ted Meter
Associated Press
SVNB
Quida Minghini
TAB
Betty Funkhouser
Gift
Thursday
Housewives League
United Church
Andy Pierce
Sam McCall
Dick Wisecarver
Weber
Melmax League
Bill Lawson
Lafayette College
Weber Tire Co
Mary Ann Funk
Veterans Texaco
Tastee Freeeze
Odie Whitington
Quick Music
Funkhouser
Melinda
Sanitary Dairy
Mickey McDonald
Royal Cab
Ken
Clowns
Wally Dill
New York State
Upstate
Finger Lakes Oval
Quicken Tree
Royal Cab Iddlballs
Housewives
Jac Billymer
Deri-Del
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Allan Hoover
Clearbrook
Henkel
Eugene Easter
Hedgesville
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Far West
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