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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1957
Page
9
The Winchester Golf Club men seek to seal the Tri-State Championship during a Sunday match at Purcellville. Purcellville trails by three points but can upset the leaders with home advantage and by facing Winchester’s top players.
The Associated Press ranks Hank Aaron of the Milwaukee Braves as baseballs top clutch hitter with seven game winning blows this season. Don Hoak trails NL with six. in the AL Bill Skowron leads with five, followed by Mantle Berra and others in key late-inning hits.
The Orange Bowl committee voted not to renew with the ACC opening the field to any top college team. Negotiations with NBC and CBS continue as the bowl considers widening its field beyond ACC and Big Eight ties.
Veteran defensive back Dick Lane known as Night Train has signed for another season with the Chicago Cardinals. Lane announced retirement after last season but agreed to extend his career, continuing as a key figure in the Cardinals defense since joining from Los Angeles in 1954.
Elkin High School star athlete Wally Helcome felt knee pain but no swelling. Doctors planned cyst removal but opened the leg to discover large leg muscles with no cysts. He recovered at home and joked about the misdiagnosis.
Illini halfback Abe Woodson says the 1957 College All Star team has speed and size and a good chance to whip the New York Giants in the Soldier Field game August 9. He recalls Illinois 20 13 upset over Michigan State and praises the linemen coaches remark on their rough readiness.
Sunnyside and United Brethren opened the week with softball wins at Senseng Park. EUB beat Church of Christ 9-8 after extra innings, while Sunnyside defeated Grace Bible 14-3. Key players include B Keyton W Larrick Hill and C Burleson with notable pitching and hitting performances.
Dennis Hinkle led Workingman with four hits including two doubles and four runs in a 14 4 victory over B M as Lonnie Brooks also batted safely in each of his first three at bats. Gary Parker struck out 11 for the winners and O Sullivan edged Dr Pepper 5 3 in the second game aided by a late slam.
Winchester residents will honor retired Recreation Director Charlie Aikin at an August 8 testimonial dinner at the War Memorial Building. The event marks his term of office with brief speeches and light entertainment, tickets limited to 250 sold by the Recreation Commission and local shops.
The National League pivots back to action as injuries and slumps frame a tense pennant race. The Yankees lead the AL as New York hosts a four game set, while the Dodgers and Cardinals start long road trips amid a tight standings battle. Cincinnati hosts Pittsburgh as the standings tighten.
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