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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1968

Page

11

USTFF Pleads for Peace With AAU in Olympic Row

The USTFF asked Sen. Warren Magnuson and the Senate Commerce Committee to convene a joint meeting of AAU and USTFF delegates to settle differences. Wayne Cooley was elected Des Moines delegate to lead the council, as talks aim to curb the feud before the Mexico City Olympics. A February moratorium sought to protect athletes eligibility.

USTFF Wayne Cooley Des Moines Wilfred H. Crowley S.J Los Altos Calif Cooley Commerce Committee Senate Mexico City AAU Usatellions Olympic Committee

Amateur Graebner and Okker reach semis at London grass

In the London Grass Courts Championship at Queen’s Club two amateurs beat pros to reach the semis. Graebner defeated Roy Emerson 11 9 6 3 and Stolle earlier, while Okker beat Nikki Pilic and Alex Olmedo. Laver vs Okker and Graebner vs Metreveli set semis with a rain delay. Pasarell pushed Laver to a 40 game marathon set, Laver winning 21 19 6 2.

London Clark Graebner New York City Tom Okker Netherlands Queen’s Club Graebner Roy Emerson Australia Fred Stolle Okker Nikki Pilic Yugoslavia Alex Olmedo Los Angeles Rod Laver Alexander Metreveli Russia Charlie Pasarell Puerto Rico Laver

Cubs suffer fourth straight shutout in loss to Cards

The Chicago Cubs were blanked 1-0 by the St. Louis Cardinals as Bob Gibson continued a string of shutouts. Lou Brock scored the sole run for St. Louis, while Cincinnati and Philadelphia posted other NL results. The Cubs extended a scoreless-innings streak and tied a major league mark for consecutive scoreless frames.

Herschel Nissenson Associated Press Lippy Leo Durocher Chicago Cubs Bob Gibson Durocher Gibson St. Louis Cardinals Chicago Cub Cubs Cincinnati Philadelphia Athletics Don Drysdale Los Angeles Atlanta Philadelphia San Francisco Pittsburgh New York Mets Houston Cincinnati Reds Lou Brock Ferguson Jenkins Curt Flood Milt Pappas Reds Braves Pappas Ray Sadecki Rick Wise Phillies Giants Cookie Rojas Richie Allen Sadecki

Speedway Leaders Lose Ground at Winchester Dirt Track

Ray Dovel of Elkton wins second modified feature at Winchester after a four restart semi late main event. Sam Nally takes second feature as Don Davis and Charlie Johnson lose ground in points race at the dirt oval. Marching Mary wins first Shenandoah Downs race with a 35.80 payout and Daily Double of 509.40 run.

Ray Dovel Elkton Dovel Don Davis Arlington Winchester Speedway Sam Nally Winchester Smokey Stover Charlie Johnson Davis Charles Town W. Va Shenandoah Downs King’s Valley Philip Grove Dean Johnston

Shenandoah Downs and Local League Sports Schedule

The page lists multiple sports events including Shenandoah Downs horse racing at 7 15 p m, various city and church league softball games at several times, Frederick County Little League matches at 6 p m, and teen, pony and little league baseball games with team matchups such as Lions versus Miracle Water and Jaycees against Optimist.

Shenandoah Downs Ward Shenandoah Valley Bank Crown Cork C & S Bank Shorty’s Furniture Baptist Market St Winchester Speedway Sunnyside Gainesboro Lutheran EUB Wesley Grace Bible North Frederick Braddock St Brucetown Lions Green Chemical Rotary National Fruite Jaycees Optimist Carroll Concrete American Legion

Local churches dominate Winchester softball action results

EUB Wesley beat First Brethren 8 5 as Roland Kelchner gave up five hits and Bob Brooks led with three. Baptist upset Grace Bible 7 6 behind two hit performances from Joe McKee and Bill Shendon and Dick Young earned the win. Market Street beat Gainesboro 7 6 as Ralph Ordel and Donnie Oates led the attack. Presbyterian edged Lutheran 4 2, Campbell won debut for Presbyterian. North Frederick topped Brucetown 9 7 with Gary Fisher pitching and Herman Lewis Jr. homering.

Winchester Recreation Park Eub-Wesley First Brethren Market Street Gainesboro North Frederick Brucetown Presbyterian Lutheran Baptist Grace Bible EUB Wesley Mie Sekill Roland Kelcher Wesleyans Bob Brooks Wesley Bill Vanscoy Sonny Heisheman Mike Michael Robert Eckman Roy Duncan First Baptist Joe McKee Bill Shendon Jerry Beaustaffer Wayne Hogbin Tom Robinson Charles Young Grace Gainesbury Ralph Ordell Methodist Doug Robinson Iscott Atkinson Bill McMut Len Haun Cather Market Pete Adams Shep Campbell Campbell Tom Lewis Bill Stine Carl Frye

Moony's Boy Captures 3 1/2 Furlong Anniversary Purse

Moony's Boy ridden by Emanual Addesa wins Shenandoah Downs feature after a year away, finishing in .41 1/6. Bold Charger and 1-Brass Star follow in the field of Panacean progeny with Mrs. Mildred Compton listed as owner.

Charles Town W. Va Moony’s Shenandoah Downs Mildred Compton Emanual Addesa Moony’s Boy Bold Charger

Grier Jones Tops NCAA Golf Lead After 36 Holes

Oklahoma State star Grier Jones holds a two stroke edge entering the third round of the 71st NCAA golf championship in Las Cruces. Arizona State trails the Cowboys by one in the team race as Morley shoots 69 to set a NM State course record with an opening 30 on the front nine.

Pat Thompson Associated Press Las Cruces N.M Oklahoma State Grier Jones Arizona State Cowboys Mike Morley New Mexico State University

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