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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1968
Page
10
In this discussion about who said what and truth, Stebbins emphasizes continuing member support for shooting clubs. He notes growing reloading of centerfire ammo and shotgun shells and reviews John Amber's Handloader's Digest fourth edition focusing on safety and proper handling to reduce accidents.
Lee May adjusts his batting stance for Cincinnati and belts a three run homer in the sixth then a run scoring triple in the 11th to beat the New York Mets 6 5. Johnny Bench scores on the triple as Cincinnati saves the win while Chicago loses to Houston 3 1.
Boston Red Sox ace Jim Lonborg was ordered to rest his pitching arm for five days by team physician Dr Thomas Tierney after evaluation of ailing right shoulder. Negatives on the initial tests prompted the rest period.
After two regular season wins and two World Series victories Lenborg endured a serious knee injury from a December 24 skiing accident. He returned to play but continues to struggle with shoulder problems during recuperation.
Detroit outfielder Jim Northrup belted two grand slams in one game tying a major league record as the Tigers routed the Indians 14-3. Reggie Jackson homered for Oakland, and Minnesota edged Chicago 1-0 behind Dean Chance as rain shortened play. Northrup earlier contributed eight RBIs in the doubleheader while Denny McLain won his 13th.
Northside Bowling Lanes reports the resignation of manager Bill Webber who leaves to take another position. Office manager Mickey Shickle will oversee operations until a successor is named and plans are finalized.
Sandy Post of Oakville Ontario fired a five under par 68 to win an 18 hole playoff at Pleasant Valley Golf Club besting Kathy Whitworth who shot two under and finished runner up. Post earned 3000 dollars becoming the tour’s youngest winner and first foreigner to claim the LPGA crown while Whitworth collected 2300 dollars and moved atop the year money list.
Major League standings and results noted by the Associated Press. Scheduled games include New York at Cincinnati Chicago at Houston Pittsburgh at St Louis and Philadelphia at Atlanta with rain delays possible. Night results show Detroit routing Cleveland while Oakland edged California and Minnesota defeated Chicago.
Nevele Pride a 3 year old star of harness racing starts his Grand Slam bid in the Dexter Cup Trot at Roosevelt Raceway Thursday night. He faces 10 sophomores for 41 686 second prize with the 83 373 first prize largely conceded. The Dexter Cup is the first of four classics making up the Grand Slam of trotting.
Races feature Naughty Jay Fiery Holley Easter Akron and Pimpernel Gal in early placings with paid totals across double and exacta wagers. Later results include Peterkin Arctic Bunny Oshibang Worcester's Boy and others with varying payouts and minor cash figures.
Entries for Shenandoah Downs list horses in the fifth race with weights and connections. Best bet noted as Erin's Joy ahead of an Associated Press report on Joe Frazier defending his heavyweight title in New York against Manuel Ramos.
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