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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1962

Page

6

Colts Talent Shines Despite Unitas Question Mark

Herb Wright praised the Baltimore Colts lineup and depth, noting Unitas’ health as pivotal. Lenny Moore and Bobby Boyd were highlighted along with ex 49ers Wendell Harris and Joe Perry as key assets. Shirley Povich’s column critique and a reader letter about WINC’s City League softball coverage wrap the glimpse of sports culture.

Herb Wright Baltimore Colts Colts NFL John Unitas Unitas Raymond Berry Lenny Moore Paul Hornung Washington Balltimore Colts

Local Softball and Sports Talk Sparks Community Debate

Community readers discuss radio coverage of soft ball games at Senseny Park with WHPL and WINC options for Senators and Orioles broadcasts. A rebuttal favors the Church League over City League play, noting exciting games and balanced competition. Wrestling on TV draws mixed opinions as fake but entertaining. Yogi Berra returns for the Yankees and Billy Phillips slated for the PGA National next month.

Washington WHPL Senators WINC Orioles Senseny Park Church League Yogi Berra Yankees Ol’ Yogi Billy Phillips Winchester Golf Club Billy

Grand Jury Presses Meeting Tuesday in Corporation Court

A seven member grand jury will convene in Corporation Court next Tuesday at 9 15 a m The panel includes John V Eddy John Morris Adam C Slonaker Virginia H Aikens Wallace M Deary Florence Bundy and L Marshall Kremer All members are asked to report promptly at 9 15.

Corporation Court John V. Eddy John Morris Adam C. Slonaker Virginia H. Aikens Wallace M. Deary Florence Bundy L. Marshall Kremer

McDaniel Shuts Cubs. Cards Ride Five-To-Seven Streak

Lindy McDaniel worked the final 2 1/3 innings for St. Louis to preserve a 6-4 win over Chicago. The Cardinals moved within 6 1/2 games of the Dodgers as Hank Aaron and Tommy Davis led L A to vaults and Willie Mays and Ken Boyer sparked late rallies in a day of tight National League action.

Mike Rathet Associated Press Lindy McDaniel Regiry St. Louis Cardinals Chicago Cubs McDaniel Los Angeles Milwaukee San Francisco Cincinnati Beh Billy New York Mets Philadelphia Houston Hank Aaron Braves Ting Dodgers Tommy Davis Stan Musial Carl Willey Ron Perranoski Ernie Banks Giants Willie Mays St. Louis Ken Boyer Carl Sawatski Glen Hobbie Lou Brock Ken Hobbs Ray Washburn

Phillips Qualifies For PGA Championship

Billy Phillips head professional at Winchester Virginia's country club earned a National PGA Championship berth by posting 5 over par 145 to tie for third at Five Farms course. Qualifiers led by Charley Bassler and Walter Romans with 142. Greensboro results included Charlie Farlow 142 and Lawrence Cook 143. Davis Love of Charlotte exempt from qualifying.

Baltimore Billy Phillips Winchester Phillips Dick Mullins Hagerstown Aronimink Golf Club Philadelphia Five Farms Charley Bassler Silver Spring Walter Romans Dick Mullen Greensboro N. C Wayne Haley Martinsville Starmount Forest Country Club Charlie Farlow Lawrence Cook Wilmington Joe Cheves Morganton Davis Love Charlotte

Willie McCovey Shines in Upgrade to Left Field for Giants

Willie McCovey, once derided, has become a valuable part time left fielder for the San Francisco Giants. In a 3-1 win over Cincinnati, he scored the tying run and made four defensive plays in four chances, as fans cheered his .308 batting average and improved defense.

Marty Keough Harvey Kuenn Wally Post Giants Willie Mays Willie McCovey Orlando Cepeda Jim Maloney Smoky Burgess Pirates Vern Law Roberto Cle SAN Francisco Willie McCovey Cincinnati

Hyde Graceful 168 In Duckpins Triples Vent

Hyde posted a 168 game with four spares after a tripleheader strike as Shenandoah News swept three games over Northern Virginia Power Company in the Health Center Lanes Mews Triples. Shenandoah News led with a 1022 series and 15 game undefeated streak behind Milburn and Wheeler.

Mac Hyde Shenandoah News Northern Virginia Power Company Health Center Hyde Dick Evans Ivan Jackson Roger Milburn Allegheny Freight Lines Lloyd Milburn Bob Wheeler Chauncey Snapp Eugene Easter Charles Mason Moon Rockets Musketeers Bob Harrison

Fights in Midwest and South Ring Results

In Chicago Cliff Markey outpointed Leroy Green in a 166 to 173 bout. Milwaukee saw Billy Braggs win on points over Eddie Armstrong. New Orleans hosted Willie Pastrano who edged Billy Ryan in Lowell.

Chicago Cliff Markey Leroy Green Kansas City Milwaukee Billy Braggs Eddie Armstrong Elizabeth N.J

Western Open at Medinah Thrills Golf Pros in Chicago

Golf’s big dealers prepare for the Western Open at Medinah No. 3, a 7,110 yard monster course. Suspects Nicklaus and Palmer lead a 136-player field as the rugged layout tests maneuverability off the tees and precision on doglegs ahead of a Sunday finish.

Chicago Golf Medinah No. 3 Oakmont Cary Middlecoff Jack Nicklaus Arnold Palmer Medinah Jack Bell Nicklaus Palmer

Women at Wimbledon spark fashion controversy and strong play

At Wimbledon 76th Championships, top players like Margaret Smith, Maria Bueno, Darlene Hard, and Carole Caldwell compete as fashion and form generate buzz. In the men's draw, Chuck McKinley defeats Owen French while several Americans exit early amid fits of darkness.

Wimbledon England Gussie Moran Gussie Teddy Tinling Maria Bueno Brazil Margaret Smith Australia Carole Caldwell Santa Monica Calif Darlene Long Beach Miss Bueno Chuck McKinley St. Ann McKinley Owen French Uncle Sam Gardnar Mulloy Ed Rubinoff Miami

Hokie Grid Mentor To Speak Here

Virginia Tech head football coach Jerry Claiborne will speak at a Golf Club dinner in the area attended by about 90 ex Hokies. Wendy Weisend and Macauley McEver join Claiborne for a Loyalty Day style event with a showing of spring football game films.

Jerry Claiborne Virginia Tech Golf Club Claiborne Wendy Weisend Tech Macauley

Field Cut For Race At Suffolk Downs

A heel bruise has narrowed the six horse Massachusetts Handicap field at Suffolk Downs for Wednesday. Your Alibhai was withdrawn after injuring a heel bone in a Sunday workout, leaving Ambropoise Garwol Tutankhamen Polyla? Hillsborough and Half Breed as the remaining runners.

Boston Massachusetts Suffolk Downs Ebee H Your Alibhai New England Robert Lehman Ambropoise Harbor View Garwol Greentree Tutankhamen Q. A. S.mckean Polyla Peter Fuller Hillsborough

Pastrano Eyes Moore Rematch In New Orleans Boxing Scene

Willie Pastrano returned to New Orleans for a 10 round decision over Irish Billy Ryan and said he wants a rematch with Archie Moore. Promoter Benny Geigerman says a Pastrano Moore bout could draw big gate receipts if segregation hurdles are cleared in an urban mixed match. Pastrano, from the French Market now based in Miami Beach, impressed with his left hand as Ryan fought on the Lowell, Massachusetts trained under Beloved Marciano protege.

New Orleans Willie Pastrano Big Daddy Archie Moore Berlin Pastrano Miami Beach Billy Ryan Moore Benny Geigerman Ryan Lowell

Yankees Keep Edge With Stars Hobbled In Detroit Win

Despite Mantle knee pain Ford arm trouble and Maris slump the Yankees won 2-0 at Detroit behind bunts. Linz and Skowron delivered the runs while Ford left with arm soreness but earned his second straight shutout start. The victory followed Sundays 9-7 marathon and leaves New York 2 1/2 games behind Cleveland with three games at Minnesota and four at Los Angeles upcoming.

Mickey Mantle Whitey Ford Roger Maris New York Yankees Yankees Detroit Tigers Ford Marshall Bridges Yankee Ralph Houk Don Messi Maris Houk Mantle Mossi Phil Linz Bill Skowron Messi Ron Kline Jake Wood Norm Cash Mannie Cleveland Minnesota Los Angeles Twins Angels

Hill Returns Contract to Cardinals for Eighth Season

St Louis star Jimmy Hill begins his eighth season with the Cardinals after returning his signed contract to the team on Monday.

ST. Louis Jimmy Hill The St. Louis Football Cardinals

Daily Crossword Across Clues List

Seashore. To quarrel slang. Kinds of. Living. Harriet Beecher. Arlington memorial. Affixes. A sleeping car berth colleq.. Go ahead. Highest card. Ranges in order. Town Panama Canal Zone. To be in debt. Finders. A gift of the Wise Men. Palm leaf. Incites. Steps over a t fence. Flinch. Columbus ship. River of forgetfulness. Hollywood employee.

Harriet Beecher Colleq Panama Canal Zone

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