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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1959

Page

8

18-HIT ATTACK Onrushing Richmond Tops International League

Buffalo remains atop the league after beating Columbus 10-4 as Richmond defeats Rochester 10-4. Fritz Brickell homered and doubled for the Vees, Deron Johnson added a triple and three singles, while Bill Short improved to 7-1. Charlie James homered for Rochester and Luke Easter contributed for Richmond.

Associated Press Buffalo Columbus Bisons Columbus Jets Richmond Rochester Julian Javier George O'Donnell Bob Miller Joe McClaim Fritz Brickell Deron Johnson Bill Short Charlie James Red Wings Luke Easter

Braves fall as Dodgers halt Milwaukee lead in LA shutout

Milwaukee dropped to 13 wins 15 losses since the 4 1.2 game cushion began. Don Drysdale tossed a four hit shutout, aiding Los Angeles over Milwaukee 4 0 as the Dodgers rallied in the seventh. Bob Buhl and Drysdale dueled before three unearned runs broke through. Wally Moon hit a three run homer for the Dodgers.

ED Wilks Associated Press Milwaukee Braves Philadelphia Phillies Champs Los Angeles Dodgers Don Drysdale San Francisco Cleveland Chicago White Sox Detroit Hoytei Baltimore Washington Kansas City Cubs Dick Drott Drysdale Bob Buhl Agathher del Crandall

Perry Lands Key Role in The Common Glory

Winchester man Jake Perry will play Sgt. Jack in The Common Glory's 1959 Lake Matoaka Amphitheatre run opening June 23. A College of William and Mary graduate and Korean War veteran, Perry has theatre credits at William and Mary and Winchester Little Theatre and will join nearly 100 performers this season.

Winchester Paul Green Jake Perry Howard Fy.Perry Valley Ave Sgt Jack Virginia Militia Lake Matoaka Amphitheatre Williamsburg Perry College of William and Mary Korea Marine Corps William and Mary Chaillot William and Mary Theatre Mr. Perry

Hawaii Governor Quinn’s path from acting to law

Governor William Francis Quinn of Hawaii considered acting but chose a career in law instead. He pursued legal studies and built a political profile shaping his future leadership.

William Francis Quinn Hawaii Law

Patterson Stays Independent In Training For Johansson Bout

World heavyweight champion Floyd Patterson relies on his own judgment for workouts as Cas D Amato says Patterson will decide when and how hard to train for the June 25 title defense at Yankee Stadium against Ingemar Johansson. Patterson plans to finish serious training by Sunday.

Gene Tunney Jersey Joe Walcott D’amato Johansson Europe Patterson

Little Loop Totals In Yesterday's Little Baseball League

In yesterday's Little Baseball League action Workingman's Store beat National Fruit 12-3 and Cities Service topped O'Sullivan 12-7. O'Sullivan piled up eight hits while City Service pitcher Ward struggled but hit a grand slam and other hits in his only bad day. Newlin and Easter walked 11 times for Cities Service. Fries walked three times and scored thrice. Puchy Bromley earned the win on a five-hitter with seven strikeouts. In the other game Newcome held off National Fruit with two singles for the winner and Madigan's triple sparked two runs. Rutherford took the loss as 13 batters rallied for eight runs in the fourth. The 5:30 games pit Lions vs Exchange and Kiwanis vs Rotary, with Thursday's NL slate featuring O'Sullivan vs National Fruit and Cities Service vs Workingman's Store.

Workingman’s Store National Fruit Cities Service O’sullivan O'Sullivan C. Newlin J. Easter Richard Ward Ward Puchy Bromley Stotler Catlett Fries P. Laren McDaniel E. Rinker Workingman Hershey Oates Long Madigan Anderson Rutherford Lions and Exchange Kiwanis Rotary National League National Fruit Tangling

Red Cross Urged to Intervene in Korea Repatriation Dispute

A group of South Koreans appealed to the American Red Cross to intervene in the dispute over Japanese plans to repatriate destitute Koreans to North Korea. The appeal was presented to U.S. Ambassador Walter Dowling as Japan and North Korea move toward a detailed agreement following a principle accord.

Seoul South Korea Red Cross North Korea U.S Walter Dowling Japan

Burglary Interruption Sparks Nighttime Escape in Seattle

Seattle AP reports Ethel Adams, 41, awoke to a burglar pawing her jewel box. She chased him out the back door while neighbors gathered. Her daughter Diane Usher urged her to stay inside as the intruder fled, leaving Adams unclad.

Seattle Ethel Adams

Union Leaders Say They Will Win New Gains

Philadelphia AP report on AFL CIO Industrial Union Department leaders led by Walter Reuther David McDonald and James Carey criticizing business charges against labor. They vow to win shorter work weeks and oppose wage rollbacks while blaming profits and inflation on corporate excess.

Philadelphia Walter Reuther Auto Workers David J. McDonald Steelworkers James B. Carey International Electrical Workers AFL Cio Industrial Union Department CIO Reuther McDonald Carey Congress American Telephone & Telegraph Co General Motors Corp Stanley Ruttenberg Aflcio Ruttenberg

Two More Polio Cases in State

The Virginia Health Department reports two new polio cases, bringing the state total to 14. Both new cases were paralytic, involving a two year old Norfolk County girl who had one Salk shot in 1957 and a Grayson County boy who had no vaccine.

Richmond State Health Department Virginia Norfolk County Grayson County

Downs Race Day Results Vaulted by Quick Times and Payouts

A racing card shows nine races with $1,000 purses and various claiming conditions. Top finishes include Liddle in race one, Irene's Ace and Grecian Bells among others in race two, Casual Drink and Goucester Road in race three, and Sarah Constant in race four. Attendance reached 3,347 with a handle of $173,390.

Bishbash Vasil Irene Grant McKee Hasty Ad Phelps Sisto Goucester Road Ninety North Gambardella Sarah Constant Servic Goodwin Wolf Hills Mambo Beat Lady Oxford Service Old Soft Shoe Cleve’s Dream Vail Good Bit Palumbo Mr. Settle Bull Sir Sollars Heathertone Gordon Cherry Branch Cape Furse Olympa Wiz Home Boy House Mahout Stop Street Mountain Fury Small Handle

TV's Superman Found Dead

Hollywood actor George Reeves aged 44, famed as television's Superman, died from a gunshot wound in Benedict Canyon. Police indicate suicide. Reeves complained of limited roles due to type casting as reruns of the series aired.

Hollywood (Ap George Reeves Reeves Benedict Canyon Beverly Hills Hollywood

Walch to Speak on Alaska at Kiwanis Luncheon

Dr. Robert Walch radiologist at Memorial Hospital will speak at the Walch Kiwanis Club weekly luncheon tomorrow at 12 15 p m. at the George Washington Hotel. His talk titled Alaska Our 49th State will be illustrated with colored slides.

Robert Walch Memorial Hospital Kiwanis Club George Washington Hotel Alaska

Haifa: Israel's principal sea port and industrial hub

Haifa serves as Israel's leading seaport and key industrial center, supporting both shipping and manufacturing activity. The city plays a major role in trade, logistics, and regional economy.

Haifa Israel

League Leaders in American and National League Baseball

Baseball leaders by league list top performers in batting runs RBI hits doubles triples home runs and stolen bases for both leagues. Notable names include Kuenn Kaline Killebrew Williams Aaron Banks Mathews Cepeda Pinson Dark Drysdale and Drysdale among others with company stats and league rankings.

Associated Press Kuenn Detroit Kaline West Detroit Killebrew Watingten Skowron New York Runnels Boston Williams Kansas City Fox Chicago Smith Lopez Killebrew Washington Colavito Cleveland Aparicio Mantle Wilhelm Baltimore Larsen Wynn Aaron Milwaukee Burgess Pittsburgh Mathews Milwaukee Pinson Cincinnati Banks Robinson Aaron Cepeda San Francisco Cimoli St. Louis H. Anderson Philadelphia Los Angeles Blasingame Elston Drysdale S. Jones San Francisco

Stalemated Steel Talks Resume Amid Dispute Over Conduct

New York reports that stalemated basic steel contract talks resume after a five day recess. United Steelworkers chief says assurance of renewed mediation follows a meeting with Federal official Joseph Finnegan. McDonald in Philadelphia warns wage rise tied to changes seen as eroding past gains and benefits. The union seeks higher pay, a shorter 40 hour week, and other gains, while companies push for a one year wage freeze to curb inflation.

New York Steel Union David J. Me Joseph F. Finnegan Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service Philadelphia McDonald United Steelworkers Afl-Cio United Steelworkers of America

Baseball standings and results United States league

American League standings show Cleveland 32 24 and Chicago 33 2 in first place with Detroit 32 27 and Baltimore 30 29 nearby. Monday results include Washington 8 Kansas City 5 and Cleveland 5 Boston 1. Tuesday schedule lists Milwaukee at Los Angeles and Pittsburgh at Chicago among others.

W. L. Pet G.B Cleveland Chicago Detroit Baltimore Kansas City Boston Washington New York Milwaukee Los Angeles Pittsburgh Cincinnati San Francisco Philadelphia St. Louis

Nonstop Bowling Record Claimed by College duo

Ida ho State College students Paul Fuchs and Roy Braun bowled for 336 hours 36 minutes totaling 3,360 games at a five-game hour pace and 172 pins per game. Braun posted a 241 high score as they claim a new record surpassing a 13 day 312 hour old mark.

Pocatello Idaho Idaho State College Paul Fuchs Roy Braun Braun

Stephens City Home Demonstration Club Meeting Preview

The Stephens City Home Demonstration Club will meet tomorrow at 1 p.m. led by Mrs. Floyd Helwick. Miss Margaret Flickinger will give a demonstration on freezing.

Stephens City Floyd Helwick Margaret Flickinger

4-H Council Plans Special Food Display

Frederick County 4 H Council announces a two week display of specially cooked foods by Girls from the 4 H Clubs at Farmers and Merchants National Bank. A different girl each day will arrange the display and the top scorer wins a prize. The council also discussed summer fundraisers and participating in the Virginia flagpole project at the National 4 H Center in Washington. It also voted to train 4 H officers through courses for better leadership.

Frederick County Farmers and Merchants National Bank 4-H Council Virginia Washim

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