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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 15, 1961

Page

8

Pony League Playoffs Delayed by Weather Twice

The Pony League game between the Jaycees and VFW was halted by thunderstorms for the second time this period. Dave Hall led the veterans with three hits as play was stopped with the Jaycees ahead 7 to 4, while a prior rainout left Elks with a 6 to 1 lead. The league schedule will pause Monday and Tuesday for the Area Championship series between Martinsburg and the Jaycees.

Jaycees V.F.W VFW Dave Hall Mother Nature Elks Pony League All Stars Martinsburg

Clevenger Shines as Rotary Nips Exchange 2-1 in Thriller

Ron Clevenger fired a two hitter for Rotary and blasted a ninth homer to spark a 2-1 win over Exchange at Senseng Park. Eppa Griffith held Rotary scoreless after the fourth as the Lions Kiwanis game was rained out.

Senseng Park Rotary Exchange Lions Kiwanis Ron Clevenger Rotary Eppa Griffith Gordie Legg Clevenger Stevie Lake Ron Dr. Pepper J. Reynolds Exchange S. Smallwood Lake David Strance

Folledo Retains Spanish Welterweight Title In Madrid

Madrid fighter Luis Folledo defeated Fred Galiana by points in Madrid to retain the Spanish welterweight title. Folledo earned the win on a 12 round decision despite Galiana's challenge from Spain.

Associated Press Madrid Luis Folledo Spain Fred Galiana Folledo

Former Jockey Dies in New Orleans Burial Today

Robert Finnerty aged 52, former jockey who rode Alcibiades to victory in the 1926 Kentucky Oaks, will be buried today after dying Thursday night following an operation.

New Orleans Robert Finnerty Alcibiades

Three Games On Tap This Evening

Three games scheduled at Senseng Park with Halltown vs Republic Oil at six, a F and M Bank girls game against Tri City from Richmond, and Coca Cola vs Tenn Age Club closing the night. Rain postponed Montague Cedar Creek and Welltown Burnt Factory games awaiting rescheduled dates.

Cedar Creek Montague Senseng Park Halltown Republic Oil F & M Bank Tri-City Richmond Virginia Coca Cola Burnt Factory Braddock Street Welltown Clarke County Esso R. H. Hummer Lucky Inn

Minor League standings and results across leagues

International League results Jersey City 5 2 Columbus 4 4 Rochester 2 2 Toronto 1 5 Buffalo 4 Syracuse 1 Richmond at Charleston postponed Pacific Coast League Tacoma 5 Hawaii 1 Portland 5 Seattle 3 Spokane 10 Vancouver 2 Salt Lake City 6 San Diego 5 American Association Indianapolis 1 Louisville 0 Denver 10 Houston 4 Dallas Fort Worth at Omaha postponed

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

Baseball standings and results from major leagues

American League standings show New York leading with 43 wins and 63 games, Detroit 55 31, Boston 41 46, Washington 38 48, Minnesota 36 50, Los Angeles 35 52, Kansas City 35 52. Other American League games include Kansas City 8 Washington 3 and Cleveland 7 Los Angeles 5. St. Louis leads National League with 37 44, Chicago 37 45, Philadelphia 24 56. Friday results include St. Louis 2 Milwaukee 1 and Chicago 8 Cincinnati 7 in 10 innings.

W. L. Pet New York Detroit Boston Washington Minnesota Los Angeles Kansas City S. Cleveland Baltimore Chicago Cleveland St. Louis Philadelphia Milwaukee Cincinnati Pittsburgh San Francisco Los

U S Favored In Third Track Meet With Russians

The United States, the favorites, meet the Soviets in Moscow in an Olympic style track meet. Americans lead in many sprints and relays, while the Russians expect wins in distance events and field events. Wilma Rudolph is a standout for the women, with other stars contending for key events.

Moscow United States Russia Philadelphia Wilma Rudolph Tennessee Marian Perkins Wilma Frank Budd Paul Drayton Alis Williams Adolph Plummer Jim Dupree Europe

Montague Meets 6200 Club in D C Tomorrow

Montague Methodist Church travels to Washington D C to face the 6200 Club at Guy Mason Stadium on Wisconsin Ave at 1 p m. Montague, Winchester Area Champion 1960, leads the church circuit while 6200 is Montgomery County Champion for Maryland State Championships. Supporters urged to join the caravan at Senseng Ball Park at 10 a m.

Montague Methodist Church Washington, D.C 6200 Guy Mason Wisconsin Ave Montague Church Winchester Montgomery County Maryland Lucky Inn Montague

British Open Crown in Balance Because of Rain

Rain drenched the British Open with play suspended after Friday's washout. Officials warned the championship could be void if final rounds aren’t completed, as Gary Player and Arnold Palmer faced delays while crews dried greens.

Ron Thomson Gary Player South Africa Tom Harvey Arnold Palmer Palmer Brad Gimmel Eric Brickman

Pizarro and Kralick beat Yanks and Tigers in tight AL action

Pizarro shut out the Yankees and Kralick beat the Tigers as both lefties fanned eight. New York clung to a slim lead over Detroit with Baltimore and Cleveland winning elsewhere.

Yankees Tigers New York

Boys Brawl Over Bathing Rules At Jones Falls

Police reported three youths at Jones Falls with only one swimming nude while the other two wore windbreakers and casual attire. The incident prompted warnings about public decency and river safety.

Baltimore Jones Falls Cates

Royal and Ancient Club Decision Cites Player Commitments

The Royal and Ancient Club explains that completing final rounds was essential due to players having other commitments, influencing scheduling and match conclusions.

Ys Royal and Ancient Club

Reds fall to Cubs as Phils top Dodgers for second

Cubs beat Reds 8-7 in 10 innings despite Frank Robinson 3-for-4 with a 25th homer. Phils rally to beat Dodgers 7-5 in 10 innings after Podres exit, Demeter delivering the decisive hit. Clemente powers Pirates with slam. Musial reaches 1300 extra base hits.

Reds Philadelphia Chicago Cubs Frank Robinson Jim Brosnan Cincinnati Dodgers Cubs Phils Pittsburgh San Francisco Clemente St. Louis Milwaukee Dick Bertell George Altman RBI Brosnan Robinson Billy Williams Barney Schultz Los Angeles Johnny Podres Tony Gonzalez Roger Craig Don Demeter Lee Walls Jack Baldschun

Major League Leaders in Batting and Fielding Highlights

The list shows Howard of New York at .369 and Cash of Detroit at .355 top batting averages based on 175 at bats or more. Mantle leads runs with 76, Maris 74. Gentile and Mantle drive in 82 and 77 RBIs. B robinson and Kubek share 105 hits. Cash has 102. Power and Kubek lead doubles. Wood and Landis top triples. Maris and Mantle lead homers with 34 and 31. Aparicio and Howser lead stolen bases. Latman posts 8 0 with 1 000 for Cleveland. Ford posts 162 889 in strikeouts. National League tops include Clemente .357 and Altman .348. Mays leads runs with 74, Cepeda 78 RBIs. Pinson 112 hits and Clemente 110. Coleman 22 doubles. Mays 21. Altman and Clemente share triples at 9 and 8. Cepeda and Mays lead homers with 25 and 24. Pinson and Robinson 14 steals. Aaron 12. Padres ride 9 2 and Miller 7 2 in decisions. Koufax 141 strikeouts ahead of Williams.

Howard New York Cash Detroit Mantle Maris Gentile Baltimore B. Robinson Kubek Power Cleveland Wood Landis Chicago Aparicio Howser Kansas City Latman Ford Pascual Minnesota Clemente Pittsburgh Altman Mays San Francisco Robinson Cincinnati Cepeda Cicinnati Pinson Coleman Iason Aaron Milwaukee Padres Los Angeles Miller Koufax Los Ange Williams

Hilleary Sets Season High For Bantams

Ten year old Jimmy Hilleary bowled five spares for a 122 game to set a Bantams season high at the Health Center Friday. His score surpassed the 116 from Stuart Carper, aiding the Orioles in a victory over the Indians as Caz Zuckerman rolled 108 in the nightcap and 204 for the set with 96 in her other game. Gene Willis led Corvets past Rebels with 112, while Charles McCarty led the losers with 8. League leaders Senators improved to 9-1 by taking both from Cubs as Sammy McCall and Gayle Tucker posted 94 and 90. Phyllis McKee’s 9 helped the Braves win both games over the Cardinals and Billy Licklider and Gary Teets each had 101 to offset Steve Cooper 102 and Vickie Tucker 100 for the Yankees over the Giants.

Jimmy Hilleary Stuart Carper Jimmy Orioles Indians Caz Zuckerman Miss Zuckerman Gene Willis Corvets Charles McCarty Senators Cubs Sammy McCall Gayle Tucker Sharon Bolton Phyllis McKee Braves Cardinals Yankees Giants Billy Licklider Gary Teets Steve Cooper Vickie Tucker

Poza Rica Pitcher Throws No Hitter in 11-0 Win

Roman Ramos of Poza Rica twirled a no hitter for the Mexican League in an 11-0 victory over Austin of the Texas League Friday night.

Poza Rica Mexico Roman Ramos Austin

Publication Order in Mechanics Lien Case Frederick VA

In Frederick County Virginia a mechanics lien suit seeks 6829.88 against Joseph Marshall Bush for property on State Route 606 near Mountain Falls. The order requires the resident respondent to appear within ten days after publication to protect his interests and directs weekly notices in a Winchester newspaper.

Joseph Marshall Rush Mountain Joseph Marshall Bush Frederick County Virginia Winchester N. Whitacre Peter K. McKee P.q

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