Orioles Hold Open Tryout Camp at Stafford High
The Baltimore Orioles announce a Scout led baseball try-out camp at Stafford High School, two miles north of Fredericksburg, on Saturday June 26 starting at 9 A.M. Open to boys 15 or older with prior coach or Post Commander permission for Legion players. Walter Youse and Dick Bowle will run the event.
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Fredericksburg
American Legion
Orioles
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Dick Bowle
Hickey Flunks Out Red and White Lose Star Tailback
Mayland faces a setback as 225 pound tailback Bo Hickey flunks out, making him ineligible for the 1965 season under Coach Tom Nugent. The ACC standout’s loss could deal a major blow to Mayland’s fall plans.
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Mayland
Bo Hickey
Tom Nugent
Lighting Up Charles Town Track Draws Overflow Crowd
New lighting at Charles Town Race Course drew an overflow crowd for a nine race program as the 42 night stand opened. The meet runs through August 7 with Shenandoah Downs already proving the concept successful in racing today.
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Shenandoah Downs
Racecourse entry deadlines push late papers to scramble
The Charles Town Race Course has a 24 hour closing for entries, forcing newspapers to obtain lists only on race day. Shenandoah Downs uses a 48 hour closing, allowing area papers extra time to publish entries for the night’s racing.
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Evening Star
Shenandoah Downs
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Tutwiler Wins Open at Shenvalee Golf Club
Pro George Tutwiler returned to his old stomping ground Saturday to win the opening match for the new 18 hole course at Spotswood County Club. Shenvalee faces Route 11 near New Market and is a home course for many Shenandoah County residents.
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George Tutwiler
Spotswood County
Shenvalee
New Market
Shenandoah County
Front Royal Legion Post 53 Tops Staunton 7 2
Dave Phillips a Page County High grad and former All-State star led Front Royal American Legion Post 53 past Staunton 7 2 in Front Royal. The Warren County nine exploded for four runs in the third inning and added two in the fifth and one more in the seventh. The hosts moved to 3 0 on the season behind solid pitching from Billy Wood, Jerry Shuffler, and Phillips who fanned 12 while yielding seven hits.
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Front Royal Legions
Dave Phillips
Page County High
Front Royal
American Legion Post
Staunton
Warren County
Billy Wood
Jerry Shuffler
Phillips
Warren Principal Elected In VHSL Meetings
Virginia high school league approves new rules for Group I A track and wrestling pairings for next year. Eligible track athletes must place first or second in nine districts or meet beefed up standards. Wrestling pairings will follow regional finish order, not a seed committee.
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Penn State Leads West Virginia In Series 22 to 7
Penn State holds a 22 to 7 edge over West Virginia in their football series with two ties recorded in past meetings.
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Gainesboro Edges Leetown 3-2 in Tri-County League
Gainesboro defeats Leetown 3 to 2 at Rouss Park to clinch the win in eight innings. Lynn Anderson reached on an error and Doug Whitacre hit a two run homer as Forest Goode and Whitacre each collected two of Gainesboro’s eight hits. J Brush took the loss for Leetown and Gary Wallace pitched well for Gainesboro while Leetown’s offense produced six hits.
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J. Bradley
Gary Wallace
Brush
Redskins Sign Fred Mazurek From Pittsburgh
Washington Redskins win a bid for Fred Mazurek a University of Pittsburgh quarterback and outfielder. Mazurek 5 foot 11 192 pounds signs as a free agent with a bonus described as well above typical free agent pay. He will play flanker back and defensive back for Washington after being MVP of Pitt baseball and hitting .460 this spring.
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Ralston Battles Rain Spoiled Start At Wimbledon
Dennis Ralston, bandaged but upbeat, returns to center court in Wimbledon singles after rain disrupted day one. The 22 year old American trails veteran Ham Richardson 7-6 in the opening set as he nursing a bruised right thumb.
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Brown Faces Assault Charge Against Browns Star
Cleveland Browns running back Jim Brown was due in Municipal Court today on an assault and battery charge filed by an 18 year old. Attorney Jerry Milano said Brown will plead innocent. Brown, a father of three, declined to comment beyond saying I am not that small that I have to beat a girl.
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Summer basketball program for youths at Winchester Civic League
Jerry Hannas will direct a summer basketball program for youngsters aged 11 to 13 at the Winchester Civic League courts. Sessions run on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 to 11 a.m. Boys interested should call 662 4946 at the Recreation Department.
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Winchester Civic League
Patter son Wins Narrow Decision Over Blinn in Oslo Bout
Ray Patterson of New York outpoints Juergen Blinn of Germany in a six round boxing match held in Oslo. Patterson delivers the win on points as the event closes.
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Associated Press
Oslo
Norway
Ray Patterson
New York
Juergen Blinn
Germany
Health Center lanes host wide bowling league action and duels
Eugene Eastep led the Health Center League with a 406 series as his Eastep Godlove team beat the Luttrells and Pattersons 3-0. Multiple high games and series appear, including Pat Whitacre 370 and Pat Beeler’s 205, with numerous scores across Beatle Bugs, Duckpinners, and other teams.
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Mets Edge Dodgers 1-0 as Billy Cowan Caps Win
Billy Cowan belted his first homer of the season in the ninth to lift the New York Mets to a 1-0 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers. Joe Christopher started the seventh with a bunt single, spoiling a potential milestone night and forcing Mets to their second straight 1-0 win. Osteen allowed only two Mets hits as Jackson limited the Dodgers to three. Houston toppled Philadelphia 6-2 as Lee Maye drove in two runs with a two-run triple in the seventh.
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Atlanta Wins NFL Franchise Entry for 1966
The NFL awarded Atlanta a 1966 expansion franchise led by Ranke in Smith Jr. with a stadium lease as a condition. Rozelle will screen 4 or 5 applicants, choose a club owner by telefone vote, and push toward two conferences and four divisions in 1967. AFL also granted a 1966 Atlanta franchise to Cox Broadcasting.
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