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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1966
Page
10
Area prospects and Legion players aged 16 to 22 travel to Shenandoah College for weekend tryouts with major league scouts from the Pirates Mets. Pittsburgh visits tomorrow at 9 a.m. for drills and hitting, with Syd Thrift Joe Consoli and Bill Herring Ron Christopher among the evaluators.
Marion Plesa's En quest edged the pacesetters in the stretch to win the Ed Blake Purse at Charles Town honoring the 75th birthday of a West Virginia news editor. Jockey Jack Gerkin rode the six year old British Empire Evangelique to victory over Crownling and Pocket Pruner. The $18 wager covered 1 mile 160 yards with winning time 1 5125. Seven Opals led the Opequon Purse over a $1029 Twin Double payoff for 17 ticketholders. Winning Twin Double numbers were 4 10 and 8 3.
Oscar Bonavena edged George Chuvalo by split decision in a 10 round heavyweight match at Madison Square Garden. Appeals for a rematch and a bout with Floyd Patterson circulated as Bonavena praised Chuvalo’s heart while observers saw a close, action-light bout.
Ohio State coach Marty Karow notes another star lured away by major league bonuses. Steve Arlin, a 20 year old right hander from Lima, Ohio, signed with the Philadelphia Phillies after indicating a demand of at least 100000 dollars. He stated he was very satisfied and had not lost the smile from his face. Arlin helped lead the Buckeyes to the NCAA championship last week as a junior.
Tommy Bolt tops the Western Open at Medinah with a three under par 67 in the second round lead. Casper Palmer Kneece and Sanders share runner up after Casper opens with 69 while Palmer trails with 72 and a group at 18th.
Braddock Street First Baptist and Sunnyside posted wins to tighten the Church League softball race. Braddock beat First Presbyterian 9-7 as Ted Legge allowed seven hits and Braddock piled up eight hits. Baptist homered twice to pace a 27 16 Brethren relief win with strong hitting from Grim and Bemusdaf fer and a homer by Grim.
John Lockhart led the Moose with two home runs and a dominant four inning start as Moose defeated the Elks 16 to 2. Tim Haley homered for the Elks, while 16 walks aided the Moose win and moved Moose into a first place tie with the VFW.
Mitch Emewiller hit his third single and drove in Scott Newlin as VFW beat the Optimists 6 to 5 in eight innings. Newlin hit two homers for the winners while Bill Stone starred at shortstop. Shobe Partlow and Oates led the Optimists in hitting.
The Moose defeated the Jaycees 5-3 in a game halted at darkness. Dixon and Whittle pitched for the Jaycees while Rusty Jones and Lockhart pitched for the Moose.
Tim Haley struck out 14 as the Elks routed the VFW 12 to 1. Paul Campbell had four hits and Les Cummings added a double while Gene Kuykendall and Cummings drove in runs in the first inning.
Sunnyside defeats Wesley Frederick 11-5 to run to 4-0 against Wes ley, with Butch and Ronnie Rinker each collecting three hits. Wesley dips to 4-5, Frank Foreman takes the loss after 16 runs allowed. DeBrueler earns win with eight innings pitched.
First Baptist ended its losing streak by defeating First Brethren 2 to 1 in a minor league game. Winning pitcher Dick Martin allowed six hits while the loser Dave Sisler gave up seven hits.
Otto Vogel, who joined the Cubs after leaving Illinois in 1923 and retired from playing in 1925 due to arm trouble, ends a long coaching career at Iowa after 38 years. He is 68 and retiring this year.
Ray Dover of Elkton leads the east in the Hagerstown Raceway modified standings after his third weekly feature win. Jim Deniston, Pete Swarmer, and Irvin King follow as top contenders, with Dovel building a sizable 730 point total ahead of King and Deniston as the season nears halfway. 100 points are up for grabs this Sunday in 10-lap heats and 24-car features starting at 7 p.m.
Pro Jake Pugh notes directions from Winchester and Front Royal to Shenandoah Golf Club with routes via Route 522 and local hard surfaced roads. Also reports on Sunday golf rounds by members Bob Schmitt Melvin Lineburg and others, plus upcoming free children instruction on June 30.
Australians claim six spots in the Wimbledon last 16 led by Roy Emerson as Ken Fletcher defeats John Newcombe in a bold upset. Stan Smith, Dennis Ralston, Cliff Richey and other Americans advance, while Charlie Pasarell loses to Emerson.
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