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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1970
Page
9
The NFL regular training camps are closed to veteran players as contract negotiations continue under Commissioner Pete Rozelle. AP Wirephoto accompanies the report detailing the stalled camps and the potential impact on preseason schedules.
Joe Namath will report late to the New York Jets camp with approval from coach Weeb Ewbank amid a stalled NFL owners vs players dispute. Veterans face camp delays as NFLPA counsels them not to report, while Namath films in Hollywood and Italy between duties. The Saints suffer rookies injuries at Bowling Green and the College All-Star squad resumes drills ahead of the Soldiers Field Classic.
Cincinnati gains a 3-2 victory as Tony Perez belts a two run homer at the Pirates new home in Pittsburgh. Perez adds a run scoring single for the Reds while Willie Stargell homers for Pittsburgh. Mets and Braves also win in NL action.
The 1970 Winchester District Virginia Amateur Softball Association Fast-Pitch Tournament opens at Bodie Grim Field. Godfrey Volkswagen faces Kastle's of Charles Town, followed by Creamer's Texaco vs. Lilly of Harrisonburg. F&M Bank meets Delmonico, Harrisonburg Independents play Phillips 66, with Nichols and Coca Cola rounding out the night cards.
In Charles Town West Virginia two fans each won 13308 20 in the Big Exacta at Charles Town by picking Brown Crown as the 19 60 winner in race six The winning exacta numbers were 9 5 and 3 2 A consolation 95 40 went to 11 fans after Sha Beau was scratched Brown Clown finished second to Demon Jack the favored runner in race six.
The Moose Club beat Optimist 13 to 1 to finish the season with twelve wins. The game ended after five innings by the run-rule margin. Grubbs led Moose with two doubles and a triple, Funk added a bases loaded triple, and Whitacre earned the win with six strikeouts. Optimist’s Anderson had the lone hit for his team.
A list of horses or entrants with noted handlers and ride names appears, including Beacon Light Dean Tam Merrylite Bon Flan and Ralphs Girl Hende Maroon Castle. The compilation features multiple horse names cross referenced with associated owners or trainers and potential racing affiliations.
Minnesota Mining roared past Midway 21 to 3 as 3M raised its season record to 10 7 while Midway dropped to 7 9 Eight home runs powered the win Zirkle hit three Staubs two and Clinton Haines and Mason added one apiece Luttrell and Sheeley noted as pitchers.
Ed Bromley belted a seventh inning homer as Burnt Factory rallied to a 9 8 win over North Frederick. Larry Wallace added a homer for the Factory, improving their record to 14 4 and dropping North Frederick to 12 7.
The American Legion led by Stallard Davidson and Stone defeated Sloan Ford 20 to 6 for their sixth win against two losses. Sloan’s Partlow had two hits in the defeat as Ford fell to 3-5.
In Boston AP reports Alvin Dark of the Cleveland Indians joins other managers opposing AL President Joe Cronin over two fired umpires Al Salerno and Bill D. The firing is tied to alleged incompetence and follows Cronin’s evaluation, sparking debate among coaches.
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