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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1968
Page
10
Louise Gimple trains Priam B a standout in Shenandoah Downs feature field. The Roan Son of Beau Priam chased by Dr. s Choice and Top Shelf. Priam B led by form against Gold Charger and Mr. M. L. in strong allowance company.
NFL notes report Ross Fichtner, a 29 year old safety, signed with the New Orleans Saints after being cut by the Browns following a dispute over Negro players not invited to a golf event. Lions end Ron Kramer was released unconditionally by Detroit. Dolphins cut rookie Sam McDowell after a weight issue. Steelers signed their final rookie holdout, Mike Taylor.
Winchester Speedway plans a demolition derby as added attraction this Saturday with 20 to 25 cars signed up. Ray Dovel and Doug Bailey seek a third straight feature win as Don Davis leads the modified standings and Sam Nally tops the semi late model list. A regular program plus demo derby features.
Jim Northrup delivered two homers and three RBIs as Detroit defeated Philadelphia 4-1 in a rain shortened game. Joe Torre added a three run homer for Atlanta in a 4-2 win over the Mets. Cincinnati swept Pittsburgh 2-0 behind five straight Reds hits in the fourth. Gibson hurled his 12th complete game and 33rd shutout as St Louis beat Philadelphia 4-1 to extend the lead over Atlanta.
In Winchester, the Winchester Ladies defeated Shenandoah 10 to 2 in a home and home golf match. Low Gross for Shenandoah was 90 by Mrs. Jim Waters. Low Net 73 went to Mrs. Susan Phillips for Winchester. Betty Burkholder had Low Gross 88 for Winchester. The Member-Guest tourney featured humorous moments on the 10th tee and notable rounds from several players including Jack Fretwell and Butch Robinson. Richard Petty won the Smoky 200 stock car race at Smoky Mountain Raceway in Maryville, Tennessee, narrowly defeating Bud Moore by a car length in a 100-mile race.
Shenandoah Downs lists six race entries for a $1,200 claiming event for 4yo and up. Horses include K Woody 109 and Osceola’s Jury 114, with other runners such as Fly By Wire 120 and Caboom 120 noted in the field. Coach Marv Levy of William & Mary predicts a strong receiving corps next fall with Ted Zychowski at tight end and Jim Cavanaugh at split end.
Friday through Monday feature Shenandoah Downs horse racing at 7 15 p m and multiple city league softball games including C S Bank Crown Cork North Frederick and Lutheran. Little League midweek and weekend teen league events plus stock car racing at Winchester Speedway are listed with times.
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