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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1962

Page

7

Baseball score summaries from a busy weekend

American League results include Chicago beating Baltimore 10 to 4 and Boston defeating New York 5 to 1. Detroit beat Kansas City 5 to 2 while Cleveland edged Minnesota 9 to 3. Washington lost to Detroit 8 to 6 and Minnesota topped Washington 7 to 5. Cleveland and New York battled to a 6 to 6 draw.

Chicago Baltimore Los Angeles New York Boston Kansas City Detroit Cleveland Minnesota Washington Cincinnati Pittsburgh Houston Milwaukee St. Louis San Francisco Philadelphia National League L. Ww. Pet G.B. Pet G.B Philadel Ssesens

Belmont Stakes field shaping for 94th running

With Decidedly and Greek Money likely in the lineup the Belmont Stakes draws toward a 10 horse field for a record purse of 125000 added and 155800 gross. Trainers Horatio Luro and Johnny Rotz prepare the Derby and Preakness winners as a group of contenders includes Jaipur Crimson Satan Admiral's Voyage and Vimy Ridge among others.

New York Belmont Park Decidedly el Peco Horatio Luro Baltimore Don Ross Brandywine Bill Hartack John Rotz George D. Widener Jaipur Crimson Satan Crimson King Farm Fred W. Hooper T. Alie Grissom F. E. Power Vimy Ridge Joe W. Browns Gustave King Stinson Beach Cyrano Greentree Harbor View Farm David K

Clem McCarthy Dies at 79 Renowned Race Announcer

New York AP announces Clem McCarthy 79 a long time horse race and prize fight announcer died in a Dresden Madison nursing home after years of illness. He began announcing in 1927 at Arlington Park and called thousands of races and events over radio.

New York Clem McCarthy McCarthy Bronx Dresden Madison Arlington Park Race Track Chicago Faultless Vina Smith Rochester N.Y Ted Sloan Arlington Park

Cubs Williams Breezes Toward Batting Title

Chicago star Billy Williams, the 1961 NL rookie of the year, rides a .359 average with 11 homers and 35 RBIs, challenging the batting crown while defying the sophomore jinx. He credits patience at the plate and avoids overthinking as Ernie Banks paces his breakout.

Associated Press Chicago Billy Williams Chicago Cubs Williams Ernie Banks Cub Banks Billy

Matador Rodolfo Palafox Gored in Tijuana Bullring

Matador Rodolfo Palafox, 23, of Mexico City, was gored and critically injured in the downtown Tijuana bullring. The first bull pierced his abdomen and intestines as he lured it toward picadors. surgeons at Prima Vera clinic reported severe abdominal injuries.

Tijuana Mexico Matador Rodolfo Palafox Mexico City Prima Vera Clinic

Major League Leaders Highlights From The Associated Press

National League leaders include Mays in runs with 53 and Cepeda in hits with 75. Williams leads NL batting at .359. San Francisco’s Cepeda has 52 RBIs and 15 home runs. Wills steals 27 bases. Koufax tops with 110 strikeouts. American League notes show Kaline at 38 RBIs and Gentile with 15 home runs. White Sox and Twins contributions noted in pitching and fielding leaderboards.

Associated Press Williams Chicago Gonzalez Philadelphia Mays San Francisco Wills Los Angeles T. Davis Cepeda Robinson Cincinnati Brock Virdon Pittsburgh Ranen Houston W. Davis Pierce Purkey Koufax Johnson Drysdale Jimenez Kansas City Green Minnesota Siebern Kaline Detroit Rollins A. Smith Bruton Cimoli Lumpe Allen Gentile Baltimore Cash Howser Wood Wickersham Donovan Cleveland Pascual Estrada

Funk Jackson Team Rolls Season High in Bowling Showdown

Funk Jackson team led by Mary Ann Funk Shirley Jackson Norman Funk and Ivan Jackson swept Perry Easter on Health Center Lanes to secure first place in the Summer Hus band Wif e League. The trio of 447 488 and 428 added to a 1363 set while 488 and 1363 marked season highs. Ivan Jackson posted 112 140 136 for a 388 series. Mary Ann Funk 138 344 and Shirley Jackson 137 346. Norman Funk 100 285. Eugene Easter added 122 for a 423 second game.

Norman Funk Mary Ann Funk Shirley Jackson Ivan Jackson Perry Easter Health Center Funk-Jackson Eugene Easter

Machen Set to Face Williams in Madison Square Garden Fight

Eddie Machen, the No. 2 contender, challenges power puncher Cleveland Williams in a Saturday TV bout from Madison Square Garden. Williams, 28, has won eight straight with 44 knockouts in a 53 4 record, while Machen, 29, sits at 42 4 1 with 24 knockouts and one stoppage in 1958.

Associated Press Eddie Machen Floyd Patterson Cleveland Williams Williams Machen New York Madison Square Garden Bob Satterfield Sonny Liston Liston Patterson National Boxing Association Ring Portland Ingemar Johansson

Hill Finishes Second in Monte Carlo Grand Prix

Santa Monica racer Phil Hill was edged by Bruce MacLaren of New Zealand in the 100-lap Monte Carlo Grand Prix. Hill, who could have won with another lap, earned six points to tie Graham Hill for the world driving championship as the series moves to the Belgian Grand Prix on June 17.

Monte Carlo Phil Hill Santa Monica Calif New Zealand Bruce MacLaren Riviera Hill Britain Graham Hill

Reds Trade Ownership Control to Crosley Foundation

Cincinnati based Reds owner Bill DeWitt handed control of the Reds board to the Crosley Foundation within a temporary arrangement and pledged to keep the team in Cincinnati for at least five years. The move accompanies a complex sale process for the National League champion club, with Ohio Attorney General Mark McElroy considering a probe into the sale. Rippe Jr. had reportedly offered 5.5 million, while Haydock noted no higher bid than DeWitt’s.

Cincinnati Bill DeWitt Cincinnati Reds Board of Trustees Crosley Foundation DeWitt Ohio Mark McElroy Crosley Group Stanley Kess Powel Crosley Jr Reds McElroy Joseph F. Rippe Jr Atty Thomas C. Haydock Foundation DeWitt’s

Washington Club Defeats FOP In Softball Doubleheader

The 8200 Club of Washington defeated Winchester's Fraternal Order of Police 1-0 and 3-2. Jim Smith opened the sixth inning with a single, followed by a sacrifice and Joe Jacobson's double for the decisive run. Van Pelt earned the win for 6200 Club, Vern Clark took the loss for FOP. Washington capitalized on four FOP errors to post the 3-2 win, while Jack McDonald got the win and Charlie Hill the loss in the second game.

8200 Club of Washington Winchester Order of Police Jim Smith Joe Jacobson van Pelt Vern Clark Fop Washingtonians Fraternal Order of Police Jack McDonald Charlie Hill

Hole-in-One by Bob Gibson at Carper's Valley Club

Bob Gibson sank a hole-in-one on the 150 yard ninth hole at Carper's Valley Club yesterday. He played with Les Singhas and used a 4-iron.

Bob Gibson Carper’s Valley Club Les Singhas Gibson

Lucy Eddins Wins Lewis M. Allen Trophy in Show

Lucy Eddins of Berryville won the Lewis M. Allen Trophy at the Lewis M. Allen Riding Club Show on Berryville grounds. Stevie Ko man of Winchester finished second. Bucky Gard ner and Susie Shooks followed. Multiple named horses and owners topped Green Conformation, Green Working Hunter, Open Working Hunter, Green Hunter, Open Jumpers, and Junior Hunter divisions, with Reserve prizes and specialty trophies awarded by local owners and sponsors.

Lucy Eddins Lewis M. Allen Trophy Berryville Lewis M. Allen Mrs. Allen Stevie Koman Winchester Bucky Gardner Susie Shooks Charming J. W. Buress Ronoke Delmar Twyman Quiet Flight A. C. Randolph Tattle Naughty Gary Bobby Gardner Fagan’s Jewelry Charles Town Black Adam James N. Andrews Joe’s Worth William West Beswick Patricia Donovan Clarke County Ben Soir Fred Hughes Potomac Mighty John Beverley Hink Vienna Farnley Reliance Andy Steve Koman

Connally Grabs Texas Governor Nomination As Cox Race Next

Former Secretary of the Navy John Connally won the Democratic runoff for Texas governor with 564 652 votes, beating Don Yarborough by 26 074. He faces Republican Jack Cox in November as Texas reels from liberal conservative split and Daniel exits after a bid.

Dallas Tex John Connally Texas Ofice Connally Don Yarborough Kennedy New Frontier Yarborough Navy Jack Cox Oil Company Lyndon B. Johnson Johnson Cox-Connally Houston Cox John Tower R-Tex Price Daniel Congress Tower Bruce Alger Daniel Texas Election Bureau

Missing 82-year-old farmer Wallihan reported seen in Illinois

George L. Wallihan of Front Royal, last seen Thursday near the North River bridge, reportedly called home from Olney Illinois and was en route to visit a niece in Kimberly. State Police, Sheriff and local police along with Civil Air Patrol searched for his pickup truck and him.

Front Royal George L. Wallihan Olney Ill Francis Slaughter Wallihan Kimberly Sheriff’ S Office Mr. Wallihan North River Bridge Civil Air Patrol

Shoe Center Earns National Brand Name Honor

The Shoe Center at Boscawen and Loudoim Streets received a special citation from the National Brand Name Foundation in New York for outstanding service and promotion of nationally advertised brands. It was one of 17 stores chosen in its category for the Brand Name of the Year contest, the first time a local shop here was invited to participate.

Boscawen and Loudoim Sts National Brand Name Foundation, Inc New York James R. Wilkins Nationey Wilkins

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