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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1965
Page
12
Halltown beats Merchants 4 3 after rally from 1 0 deficit as Frank Simons tosses a four hit game for Halltown. TACs top Phillips 11 4 with Donnie Oates leading and seven players on the field. Braddock Street edges First Brethren 2 3 in church league action.
Hampton Institute selected Melvin Louis Labat, 31, previously football coach at Soldan High School in St. Louis, as its new head football coach succeeding Ben Whaley. Labat was named Tuesday and will assume duties immediately. Whaley served eight seasons with a 34 38 1 record and remains on staff as head baseball coach and physical education instructor.
Hot Springs AP report details a 1965 Virginia Senior Women's Golf quarterfinals scene at Homestead. Belle Allen seeks revenge on Maj. Lucille Busch of Arlington as top medalist Mrs. Jim Reynolds faces Mrs. W. O. Thomas, with other matches featuring C. L. Egenroad, G. W. Calevert, Robert Brydon I, and Harry Wilson in Arlington and Roanoke.
The Associated Press report from Houston notes Freeman halts Beldon Paton in a boxing match at a venue on 13242 Freeman Street in Dallas.
Milwaukee reports Gary Kolb and Jesse Gonder traded from the Braves and Mets respectively. Kolb, 25, cried as he left Milwaukee for New York after the Braves’ 7-1 win over the Mets, while Gonder moved on waivers. The Braves, who extended an eight game win streak, hope Gonder’s lefty bat helps them reach the pennant as Kolb contemplates his second straight season ending move.
Fifteen year old Sammy Wadkins of Richmond carries a two stroke lead after a 72 in the opening round of the State Junior Golf Tournament at Richmond. Bennie Greenberg and Rick Bendell trail by two, with Lloyd Leibler and Billy Nash two back. Weather winds affected play but Wadkins eagled with four birdies and bogey relief. In California, jockey Bill Shoemaker is favored at Hollywood Park after his 70th win and five wins on Tuesday including the El Dorado Handicap.
Hagerstown jumped to a 22-0 first inning lead and never trailed Winchester in the Pony League clash. Dave McElroy earned the win with a two run homer, while Mike Headley pitched for Winchester. Winchester's two hits came on a third inning double by Nesselrodt and a fourth inning two run single by Clevenger.
Detroit pitcher Dave Wickersham allowed four hits in a 2-0 win at Washington, ending a 97 day winless stretch. Willie Horton hit his 21st homer as Detroit climbed past Washington while other AL and NL games featured tight finishes and homers from Snyder, Powell, Stottlemyre and Koubek.
San Francisco pitcher Bob Shaw blanked the Chicago Cubs 2-0 for his ninth win as he narrowly missed a no hitter. Giants improve toward division standing on a Tuesday game at San Francisco.
Pro football star Jim Brown is expected to categorically deny all charges from the witness stand. Defense attorney Norman Minor plans to call Paula White, the 16-year-old who introduced Brown to the accuser, as a defense witness.
AP reports jockey Mike Carrazella, 22, says riding at Aqueduct is easier than anywhere else. He cites consistent horses, cleaner conditions, and his ability to ride at 109 pounds. He predicts rising success and beating strong horses someday.
Anema notes Thoroughbreds at Charles Town where Miss George wins the opener over Fast Pow Wow. Fast Pow Wow was heavily bet, while second and third choices were undervalued in the double. Karary wins the second race, returning a $18.00 mutual and securing a $117.00 daily double.
Roanoke golfer Connie Corsuch 24, a former finalist and semifinalist, is the top favorite in the Virginia Women's Amateur at Cascades. She has been more consistent this year, citing weekend play and improved putting and short game.
Health Center Lenas Games featured Vicki Farmer posting 211 as Strike Kings split results with Commercials in the Girls Summer League. Teammate Rowe Maxie Franklin added 95, while Susie Suddittrha and others contributed for Commercials in a high scoring series.
Kelso the five time Horse of the Year carries 132 pounds in the Brooklyn Handicap on Saturday. He has won only one of two starts this season and has yet to defeat a truly top class rival. The field shapes as strong as he can face with a tough test ahead.
Aqueduct features two key two year old events with standout horses. Our . Michael leads in race seven a $25 000 freshmen stakes as Native Born battles seasoned rivals in a 5 4 furlong allowance. King Tar shows track mastery while Acramight is tipped to wake up and win soon.
Famous pacer Adios Butler won his first Roosevelt Raceway start at Westbury New York in 1958 recording a mile in 2 10 1 5. He eventually ran 21 mile races under two minutes, marking a remarkable early speed run.
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