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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1979
Page
15
Phil Niekro recovered from a head injury after being hit by Craig Swan last weekend. He rested several days then returned to action against the Philadelphia Phillies and pitched effectively, looking as good as new.
Niekro pitched well against Philadelphia as Atlanta won 10 4 to extend its NL lead. Reds topped Expos 3 2 behind Bill Lee and Woodie Fryman six hitter. Astros beat Mets 3 1 on Andujar two hitter. Pirates down Giants 9 4 and Cubs rally past Dodgers 7 4. Cardinals snap a 13 game skid by beating the Padres 2 0. Winchester Swim Club opened season with 330 121 win at home led by Kris Himelright and multiple double and triple winners.
In the Shenandoah Valley National Bank charity tournament quarter finals, Carl Voskamp a Stonebrook resident and Millwood pro upset a top seed 6 4 4 6 7 5 in 2 12 hours. Voskamp advances to face John son in the semi finals as other seeds fall.
At Henkel Harris Field the Optimist meet Braddock Sport Shop at 5 30. Moose face Ward Plaza Merchants at 7. In the Business Softball League Preston Field hosts J M against B J at 6 and Braddock Shop vs Eagles at 7 and Mason s Seafood vs Black s Electric at 9 with Jaycees facing The Distributors. Rouss Park 6 p m Valley Merchants meet Barr Builders. Cole Field Clearbrook Park 6 30 L F Franklin t G M 7 45 McDonald s Grocery t Dr Pe.
MLB standings show Detroit 10 Boston 4 and Milwaukee 10 Minnesota 9 among leaders. Wednesday’s games include Toronto at New York, Detroit at Boston, Baltimore at Cleveland, Seattle at Chicago, Minnesota at Milwaukee, Texas at California, Kansas City at Oakland.
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