Clemente Dies In Overloaded Plane Crash
The National Transportation Safety Board said Roberto Clemente and four others died when an overloaded four engine DC7 crashed after takeoff from Puerto Rico while delivering relief to Managua. The plane had not flown in four months, engines were damaged or worn, and the crew included an unqualified flight engineer and a co pilot with only six hours on DC7.
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Pittsburgh Pirates
Puerto Rico
Managua
Nicaragua
San Juan
Roberto Clemente
National Trasportation Safety Board
Pop Gun Wynn Tops Astros Over Phillies
The Toy Cannon Wynn delivers a narrow win as the Astros defeat the Phillies. Wynn’s small but timely hits spark the victory, keeping the game tight through late innings and showcasing his punch as a surprise power source for the team. The win adds a glow to a developing season.
War On Drug Use In Athletics Draws Senate Spotlight
Athletic leaders accuse sports bodies of hiding drug use extent while a college official cites a campaign to divert attention from pills and shots. Separately, Jimmy Wynn belts two homers as the Astros top the Phillies 7 6. Pirates blank Padres 4 0. Dodgers beat Cardinals 4 0 behind Messersmith seven hitters.
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Washington
Senate Judiciary
Jack Scott
Oberlin College
Ohio
National Collegiate Athletic Association
National Football League
Scott
University of California
Medical Commission
International Olympic Committee
Daniel F. Hanley
72 Teams Compete In SV Club Tourney At Shenandoah Valley
The Shenandoah Valley Golf Club hosted a 72 team member guest tourney. Robert Baker Jr and David Wisecarver of Applewood County Club Colorado won low gross after 36 holes. Ron Walters and David Allamong of Carpers Valley topped low net. Flight winners were Junior Allison and Bobby Barber first, Dick Licklider and Ron Susano second, Carroll Bridgeforth and A Uribe third.
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Shenandoah Valley Golf Club
Robert Baker, Jr
David Wisecarver
Applewood County Club
Colorado
Dick Licklider
Ron Susano
Ron Walters
David Allamong
Carpers Valley Golf Club
Harold Boone, Sr
Ronnie Ramey
Junior Allison
Bobby Barber
Carroll Bridgeforth
A. Uribe
Bonds Moves to 3rd In All-Star Balloting
Bobby Bonds of San Francisco climbed to third in the NL All-Star outfield balloting with 778,355 votes. Pete Rose led with 904,624, while Billy Williams had 790,253 and Cesar Cedeno 768,227 close for the two starting spots. Final balloting and reserves will be announced next week ahead of the July 24 game in Kansas City.
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NEW York
Bobby Bonds
San Francisco
Bonds
Bowie Kuhn
Pete Rose
Cincinnati
Chicago
Billy Williams
Houston
Cesar Cedeno
Johnny Bench
Pittsburgh
Manny Sanguillen
Atlanta
Hank Aaron
Babe Ruth
Chris Speier
Dave Concepcion
Ron Santo
St. Louis
Joe Torre
Santo
Torre
Spark Anderson
Dick Williams
Oakland
Kansas City
Weiskopf Opens Narrow British Open Lead At Troon
Tom Weiskopf strengthens his hold at Troon with a 67 to reach 135 nine under, three strokes ahead of Johnny Miller and Bert Yancey. Weiskopf credits improved focus and calmness, insisting he has the desire to win a major. Defending champion Lee Trevino struggled with a 73 for 148.
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England
Tom Weiskopf
Scotland
Johnny Miller
Bert Yancey
Jack Nicklaus
Yancey
Miller
Nicklaus
U.S
Weiskopf
Lee Trevino
Five Game Make-Up Schedule For Winchester Softball
Sonny Higgs, commissioner of softball at Winchester Recreation Park, announces a five game weekend make-up list. Shenandoah Enterprises meets Market Basket at Preston Field 5:30 tonight. Sunday features Va. Loan versus Renner at 6:30, Renner versus Shenandoah Enterprises at 7:30, Carl Frye against DeHavens at 8:30, and Bodie Grim Field hosts Terry versus Alex at 1:30 Sunday afternoon.
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Sonny Higgs
Winchester Recreation Park
Preston Field
Shenandoah Enterprises
Market
Preston
Renner
Carl Frye
DeHavens
Bodie Grim
Terry
Alex
Staubach Faces Cowboys QB Job Return Dilemma
Roger Staubach and Craig Morton head to Cowboys training camp with Landry declaring the job up for grabs. Staubach says he plans to start, while Morton remains cautiously optimistic about reclaiming the role. Also, John Unitas admits arm issues at Chargers camp but claims renewed strength after rehab.
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Bert Rosenthal
Associated Press
Roger Staubach
Craig Morton
Dallas Cowboys
Tom Landry
Staubach
Dallas
Thousand Oaks
Calif
Craig
Morton
Landry
Ny Unitas
San Diego Chargers
Air Freight Defeats Elks 9-8 in Pony League Thriller
Air Freight scored two runs in the bottom of the sixth to erase an early deficit and beat the Elks 9-8 in Winchester Pony League. Harris tripled twice and, along with Rinker King and Hess, doubled for Air Freight. Elks' Seal tripled and Pingley Gardner doubled.
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The
Elks
Winchester
Harris
Rinker
King
Hess
Seal
Pingley
Gardner
Burnt Factory beats Braddock for 17th straight win
Burnt Factory, 12 Braddock 8, in a Church League game as eight first inning runs set the tone. D Russell doubled twice. D Duval and Bromley added doubles. Hershman and D Duval each had three singles. Braddock’s M Risinger homered. Kremer and Parker had two hits. WP J Duval LP D Shirley.
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Braddock Street
Factory
Braddock
D. Russell
T. Duvall
E. Bromley
Sonny Hershman
D. Duvall
M. Risinger
J. Kremer
B. Parker
Sunnyside
Fairview
D. Symons
M. Dicks
T. McDonald
Symons
Sheriffs Lock Up Merchants in Softball Rout
S Hartman and J Manuel powered a 22 hit attack as the Frederick County Sheriff's Department crushed the Winchester Merchants 15 to 4 in a Girls' Softball League game. The sheriff’s squad built a 10-1 lead through three innings and held on. Hartman homered tripled and doubled with Shumaker and Oates also tripling.
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Tom Haas
Wesley
Haas
Whitlock
Valley
J. Mills
L. Sirk
R. White
L. Fletcher
D. Ashby
Bob Brooks
Lockridge
Frazier
Shull
S. Hartman
J. Manuel
Frederick County Sheriff’s Department
Winchester Merchants
Sheriff's
Hartman
Linda Shumaker
C. Oates
D. Wisecarver
L. Boone
Bonnie Funk
J. Cather
Merchants
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