District Softball Tourney Opens Tomorrow Night
Four definite entries in the Virginia Amateur Softball Association 80th Annual Class A Men's Fast Pitch Tournament set for August 6-8 at Winchester Recreation Park. Poquoson Motors and other local clubs join armed forces teams as qualifiers. weekend events span Buena Vista to Winchester with regional and national implications ahead.
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Virginia Amateur Softball Association
Winchester Recreation Park
U.S. Armed Forces
Sir Porce Base
Hampton
Naval Station
Norfolk
Poquoson Motors
Fox Hill Telecasters
Handley’s Market
Roanoke
Buena Vista
Char- Tottesville
Lynchburg
Portsmouth
Richmond
Stanleytown
Suffolk
Covington
Winchester
Bob Atterholt
Ron Peterson
Case in satisfactory condition after major spinal surgery
EvCase former NC State coach Eve Case remains in satisfactory condition after a major operation on his spinal cord at Rex Hospital. Doctors say prognosis is guarded. Case, 65, underwent 24 hours of surgery to relieve pressure causing leg weakness and may face extended hospital recovery.
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Raleigh, N.C
Everett Case
North Carolina State
Case
Rex Hospital
Baltimore
Lynchburger
Pritchett
Skipper
Bal
Paren
Mary Garber Breaks Barriers In Sports Reporting
veteran journalist Mary Garber, a fixture in Winston-Salem sports coverage for two decades, recalls early dressing room barriers and male resistance. She notes postwar access widened, with coaches eventually accepting a woman in interviews and as a ACC Sportswriters Association member.
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Margaret: Wilson
Associated Press
Winston*salem, N.C
Mary Garber
Wake Forest
Bones McKinney
Miss Mary
Winston-Salem Journal and Sentinel
Miss Garber
Winston Salem
Atlantic Coast Conference
Minor League Scores From Around The Circuit
Scores stitched from several leagues show Buffalo edging Toledo 6 5 and Jacksonville defeating Syracuse 2 1 while Rochester ties Atlanta 1 1 and Toronto beats Columbus 5 0. Pacific Coast League results include Indianapolis 2 San Diego 4 and Arkansas 22 Oklahoma City 14 with Portland and Seattle also noted.
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Associated International Leags
Buffalo
Toledo
Jacksonville
Syracy
Rochester
Atlanta
Toronto
Columbus
Indianapolis
San Diego
Arkansas
Denver
Oklahoma City
Salt Portland
Oilers Debut Under Hugh Taylor in Preseason Clash
Houston Oilers coach Hugh Taylor launches his first season with plans to limit injuries and rebuild the AFL club. The preseason opener vs New York Jets at George Washington High School Stadium in Alexandria kicks off at 8 p.m. Tickets are $6 with a $0.35 handling fee. George Blanda stars at quarterback for Houston, facing rookie standout Joe Ignot in his pro debut.
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Hugh
Bones
Taylor
Houston Oilers
Oilers
New York Jets
Kena Temple Shrine
Sfund
George Washington High School Stadium
S. Washington St
Alexandria
Keng Temple
Sammy Baugh
Washington Redskins
Baugh
Houston
George Blanda
Blanda
Joe Igot
F M and Halltown Favored in District Softball Tournament
Sonny Higgs released the 1965 District Softball Tournament schedule. All games are at Body Grim Field Windsor Recreation Park with seven Tri-State area teams. Opening game features defending champions Halltown of West Virginia vs Winchester Merchants at 7 p.m. July 22.
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Metro Philadelphia
Bank of Delaware
Caton-Chapelman Jets
Baltimore
Pennsylvania
Washington
D.C
Virginia
Richmond Pollyannas
Maryland
Delaware
Skipper’s
P.mi
Washin
Marylang
Délaware
Sonny Higgs
Bodie Grim
Winchester Recreation Park
Tri-State
Halltown
West Virginia
Winchester Merchants
Lucky Inn
Shorty’s Grocery
Toms Brook
Thumb-Tacs
Winchester
Farmers and Merchants Bank
Crothers returns home after five 880 victories
Canada's Crothers, Toronto based pharmacist from Markham, has returned from a European swing with five consecutive 800 meter wins. He dethroned Peter Snell for the first time June 10 and has since extended his unbeaten run, while Snell has not won in 11 straight races.
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Toronto
Bill Crothers
Peter Snell
New Zealand
Crothers
Snell
Markham
San
Peterson Point Tenpin Winners Report at Northside Lanes
Peterson Point bowling results list multiple matchups from a Monday card at Northside Lanes. Winners include Jim Renter over James Poster and Charles Casey, Morris Lowery over Leon Brewer, Allen Kibler over Sal Addeo, Parker Greenwell over Nacie sled, Bud Flaherty over Milt Lee, Tom Reardon over Bruce Taylor, Phil Haun over Bob Miller, Fred Gordon over Joe Cartwright, John Stickles over Don Patton, Don Smith over Buddy Williams, and Dave Butts over Gary Brant.
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Peterson
Northside
Petereson
Jim Renter
James Poster
Bill Webber
Broncesoes
Bud Flaherty
Milt Lee
Tom Reardon
Bruce Taylor
Phil Haun
Bob Miller
Fred Gordon
Joe Cartwright
John Stickles
Don Patton
Don Smith
Buddy Williams
Dave Butts
Gary Brant
Bucs' Owner Presents Flashy Race Horse Debut
Chicago AP report notes John Galbreath of the Pittsburgh Pirates with Graustark, a 2 year old colt from Darby Dan Farm. Graustark won Arlington Park six furlongs by seven lengths in Debut Purse with Briaza riding as crowds of 17,094 watched.
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Chicago
John Galbreath
Pittsburgh Pirates
Galbreath
Graystark
Arlington Park
Ribot
Arlington
Darby Dan Farm
Graustark
Braeza
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Willie Gilliam
Art Singleton
Joe Ihngwoee
Higgs
Washington, D.C
Baynard Stadium
Wilmington
Del
Guy Mason Park
Aes
Westport
Cummins Construction Co
Caton-Chapman Corp. Jets
EvCase
State
Las Vegas
Nev
Garber
The
Evening Star Ports
HIGA
Frank
F&m
Canada
Phillips 66
Shorty’s ‘Grocery
Spriphler’s Sporting Goods
Martinsburg
W.va
Buckley-Lages
Bucs
Parr
Esmond
Newberrys
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