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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1961

Page

12

Baseball Scores and Schedule From Evening Play

The listing shows results and upcoming games for teams in New York Los Angeles Washington Chicago Baltimore Kansas City Boston Minnesota Pittsburgh Milwaukee St. Louis Philadelphia San Francisco Cincinnati and Chicago. It notes Monday results New York 8 Los Angeles 6 and schedules including two night games and Wednesday matches across multiple venues.

Bass Los Angeles New York Washington Cleveland Chicago Detroit Baltimore Kansas City Boston Minnesota Pittsburgh Milwaukee St. Louis Philadelphia San Francisco Cincinnati

National League Opens Liberal Plan for Mets and Colts

The National League adopted a liberal sliding scale talent plan for the Mets and Colts. New York and Houston will each spend about 1.7 to 2.1 million and receive 32 players at 75000 per player with premium options of 125000. Warren Giles called the plan more liberal than the American League and all 10 clubs approved after a lengthy meeting.

Joe Mooshil Associated Press Chicago National League Today New York Mets Houston Colts New York Houston Los Angeles Washington Warren Giles National League American League Giles

Life of Virginia Seeks Policyholders Across Area

The Life Insurance Company of Virginia seeks thousands of matured endowment policy owners whose whereabouts are unknown. Manager George B. Masters says owners may be entitled to cash proceeds from a few dollars to over $1,000 and urges area residents to contact the company if they or someone they know may be entitled.

The Life Insurance Company of Virginia George B. Masters Life of Virginia Virginia

Balaguer Revolves Dominican Secret Police to Central Information Agency

President Joaquin Balaguer announced a reorganization of the Dominican Republic police force. The agency was renamed the Central Information Agency to improve citizen protections and reduce unnecessary surveillance by radio.

Ciudad Trujillo Dominican Republic Joaquin Balaguer Hhe Police Agency Central Information Agen

Whitey Ford Aims for 20 Wins Amid Strong Yankees Run

Whitey Ford extended his streak to seven straight wins as the Yankees closed within one game of Detroit. Ford improved to 13-2, allowing six hits and striking out seven over eight innings as New York beat the Angels. Home runs by Mantle and Blanchard supplied the offense, while Ed Wilks notes the press and fans increasingly question if Ford can reach 30 wins.

ED Wilks Associated Press Whitey Ford Dizzy Dean St. Louis Cardinals Hal Newhouser Detroit Ford New York Yankees Miokg Yankees Angels Philadelphia Phillies San Francisco Milwaukee St. Louis Phils Jim Owens Hander Dallas Green Bill Skowron Jim Donoeute Cozy Wrigley Field Albie Pearson Steve Bilko Ken Hunt Ken McBride Mickey Mantle Johnny Blanchard Yogi Berra Skowron Art Fowler Yanks Jack Sanford Stu Miller Don Demeter Charlie Smith Joe Adcock Braves Larry Jackson Lew Burdette Don McMahon

St Louis Aims At 89 Million Sports Stadium

The Equitable Life Assurance Society announces a $31 million loan for an $89 million downtown stadium to house the St. Louis Cardinals football and baseball teams. A 50,000-seat venue would replace Busch Stadium with construction planned in about 30 months and a bond issue plus equity capital steps ahead. James F. Oates disclosed the loan. over $17 million of $20 million equity capital has been raised.

ST. Louis Cardinals Busch Stadium Baseball Cardinals St. Louis Browns James F. Oates Equitable Life Assurance Society

Kingpetch Favored to Keep Title in Tokyo Showdown

Pone Kingpetch, the Thai world flyweight champion, is favored to retain his 112-pound crown against Japan's Mitsunori Seki in a televised 15 round title bout. Kingpetch, 25, brings a 25-4 record and long champion experience, while 19-year-old Seki is 21-2-1 with 10 knockouts and has never fought 15 rounds.

Tokyo Pone Kingpetch Mitsunori Seki Japan Happy Land Seki

Record $39,412 Hit On $2 Twin Double At Suffolk Downs

An unidentified bettor won $39,412 on a $2 twin double at Suffolk Downs after a five minute wait for confirmation. The win followed Jedda Chant the seventh race winner, amid a foul claim later disallowed by stewards after a movie review. The payout set an American record for a $2 bet, surpassing $35,758.80 last May 24 at the same track.

Boston Suffolk Downs Jedda Chant Jeddah Chant

FASTEETH Advertisement Dental Product Claim

An ad promotes FASTEETH powder for dentures claiming it stabilizes plates for secure smiling talking and sneezing. It emphasizes no taste or nausea, alkaline non acid formula, and odor control with denture breath reduction, available at drug counters.

Seven top AAU track stars skip Moscow meets

The United States faces possible losses as seven top eligibles refuse to travel for Olympic style meets against the Soviet Union, West Germany, England and Poland. Reasons include job commitments and reimbursement concerns, with replacements stepping in at hammer, shot, pole vault, discus and sprints.

New York Soviet Union West Germany England Poland United States Moscow AAU Ron Morris Dallas Long Parry O’brien Harold Connolly al Hall al Oerter Rink Babka Vassily Rudenkov Tom Pagoni Bob Backus Connolly Philadelphia Long O’brien Gary Gubner New York University Jay Silvester Santa Clara Vladimir Lipsnis John Velses Henry Wadsworth Morris Silvester Oerter Babka Jim Elliott Villanova Frank Budd Paul Drayton Alis Williams Compton Calif Dixon Farmer Occidental Jim Dupree Southern Illinois Bob Avant Southern California John Thomas

Culpeper Downs F and M Bank 4-3 In Eight Innings

Culpeper edged F and M Bank 4 to 3 in eight innings. Pat Perry allowed six hits but issued nine walks, proving costly for the Bankers. Brennan yielded ten hits to Winchester, with Doris Conner and Marty Reardon each collecting three. Conner homered but Culpeper won the upset.

Pat Perry Culpeper Brennan Winchester Doris Conner Marty Reardon Conner

Alvin Dark injures finger in fury after 1 0 loss

Giants manager Alvin Dark angered by leaving 12 men on base torn his right finger tip while throwing a stool in the Giants dressing room in Philadelphia. He was treated at Temple University Hospital and returned to his hotel.

Philadelphia San Francisco Giants Alvin Dark Giants Dark Temple University Hospital

Marshals Plan to Burn Over Two Tons of Seized Chicken

In Tampa, federal agents will burn more than two tons of foul fowl seized under a court order after tests showed the chicken was unfit. The U S marshal's office will destroy the birds at the city dump this week.

Tampa Fla U.S

Rainy Wimbledon opens with Aussies in form

The 75th Wimbledon day was washed out delaying center court action as rain hosed the opening session. Neale Fraser beat Rudy Hernando in straight sets, Rod Laver defeated Trias Lojus, and seeds Piotrangeli Emerson Santana Ayala advanced without dropping a set. The event stalled with 16 matches complete and crowds cooling under shelters.

John Gale Wimbledon England Chuck McKinley America Neale Fraser Australia Rudy Hernando Hernando Modesto Calif Fraser McKinley St. Ann Itay Sergei Tacchini Rod the Rocke Italy Nicola Pietrangeli Roy Emerson Spain Manuel Santana Chile Luis Ayala Britain

Jaycees Lead Four-Club Pony League Standings

The Jaycees hold a 3-0 record in the Pony League with the Moose and VFW tied for second at 2-2. The Elks sit at 0-3, and a key afternoon matchup between the Elks and VFW could trim the Jaycees’ lead to one game.

Jaycees Moose VFW Elks

Minor League Standings and Results Reported By Associated Press

The American Association game results include Louisville 11 over Houston 10 in 11 innings and Denver 7 at Omaha. Portland 11 defeated Salt Lake City 2, while Hawaii and International League All Stars 2 faced an unclear outcome.

Associated Press American Association Louisville Houston Denver Omaha Indianapolis Dallas-Fort Tacoma Seattle Vancouver San Diego Portland Salt Lake City Hawaii Int. Lgu

Cassius Clay Wins Points in Las Vegas Bout

In Las Vegas Cassius Clay of Louisville outpointed Kilo Sabedong of Hawaii. Also Benny Medina from San Francisco stopped Al Medrano of Fresno. Holly Mims of Philadelphia knocked out Jimmy Remson of Washington in Detroit.

Associated Press Las Vegas Nev Cassius Clay Louisville Kilo Sabedong Hawaii San Francisco Benny Medina Fresno Calif al Medrano Sacramento Philadelphia Holly Mims Washington Jimmy Remson Detroit

Word Study Note Palpable Errors Prompt Obviousness

A daily vocabulary entry defines palpable as easily perceptible and obvious. The note contrasts clear errors with a learning aim to master a word each day. It highlights tangible clarity in language usage.

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