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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1961

Page

10

James Wood Defeats Martinsburg 20 For Colonel Baseball

Gary Wallace pitched a complete game six hitter to lead the Colonels past unbeaten Martinsburg 20. James Wood and Larry Hockman fueled the attack with multi hit days while Reed recovered from a broken arm to work six frames in George Mason loss. The Colonels face Warren County next in a 3:30 game before a May 9 matchup here.

George Mason James Wood West Virginians Colonels Gary Wallace Eno Gauth Larry Hockman Miller Hockman Martinsburg Busiess Stephens Teddy Reed Denny McNab Butch Duncan John Carlo Reed Warren County

Phillips Follows State Leader by Only Two Strokes

George Buddy Gulbranson, once a part time golfer and civil service employee, shot a three under par 69 to lead the 34th Virginia State Open at Ride-A-Way course. Chandler Harper and Jack Isaacs sit two behind in a three way tie for fifth.

Portsmouth George Buddy) Gulbranson Gulbranson Harold Shorty) Oakman Norfolk Naval Statiion Naval Station Chandler Harper Jack Isaacs

Virginia Calendar highlights college sports today

The Associated Press lists today schedule items for Virginia teams across baseball track golf and tennis. Furman NC State and others play at Virginia Tech VMI and The Citadel host events while Hampden Sydney Randolph Macon and Emory & Henry post results.

Furman Virginia Tech North Carolina State Virginia Ae & Henry VMI Clemson Virginia Roanoke Randolph-Macon Catholic U Lynchburgh Citadel Tennessee Wesleyan Emory & Henry William &Mary Wake Forest Duke Hampden - Sydney Bridgewater George Washington Washington & Lee William & Mary Richmond King Randolph - Macon Lynchburg

Baseball standings and results from Friday through Sunday

The standings show Detroit, New York, Cleveland and Baltimore leading divisions with records and runs. Friday results include Baltimore 8 Los Angeles 7 in 13 innings, Detroit 7 Washington 0, New York 5 Minnesota 2. Upcoming schedule lists fans games across multiple cities and doubleheaders.

W.L. Pet. G.B Detroit New York Cleveland Baltimore Minnesota Kansas City Chicago Washington Los Angeles Los Jaeies Boston

Training Honors Wide Open As Downs Hits Halfway Mark

Shenandoah Downs midway point pace shows 12 conditioners still in the running for training honors. Gheen of Charles Town led early with six wins in five nights but trails Elwood H. Kirk who now shares the top spot. Gordon Thomson and John Morris have five and four wins. eight others sit with three wins each as the meet proceeds.

Shenandoah Robert L Skilly) Gheen Charles Town Gheen Elwood H. Kirk Silver Spring Gordon Thomson John S&s. Morris Thomson and Morris Howard Townsley John T. McCarthy Rawson, W. Va Ashby Frederick Clatterbuck Culpeper, Va William Moxley Ellicott City Kenneth McLaughlin Baltimore, Md Basil

First five cash crops in the United States listed

The document ranks the top five cash crops as wheat, corn, tobacco, cotton, and soybeans in that order, noting their prominence in U.S. agriculture.

The

Carter Named To Electoral Board in Clarke County

Douglas L. Carter has been named to Clarke County Electoral Board. His appointment follows the late Harry Lee Box’s tenure and was pen by Judge Elliott Marshall.

Carter Clarke Berryville Douglas L. Carter Harry Lee Box- Carter Elliott Marshall

Bald eagles persist in Everglades National Park

A fragment notes that bald eagles remain among the few lingering strongholds in Everglades National Park. The terse line underscores conservation concerns for a species with a limited regional stronghold and ongoing monitoring needs.

Everglades National Park

Millers and Health Center stars set high duckpin marks

Burke and Cooper paced a record duckpin onslaught with 360 and 363 totals leading Willow Lawn Market. Novice Transfer Duckpin posted a 572 team game for three upset victories over Republic Oil as teams like Farmers & Merchants National Bank and Thunderbirds posted high scores and wins.

Willow Lawn Market Dorothy Burke Vivian Cooper Helen Corrigan Thelma Deavers Kitty Affleck Willow Lawn Betty Funkhouser Vesta Eskridge Republic Oil Phyllis Perry Virginia Lovett Jean Fiddler Shirley Barton Nancy DeSchon Novick Mrs. DeSchon Dorothy Brown Betty Armentrout Berryville Farmers & Merchants National Bank Elizabeth Wolfe Betty Carroll Louise Wilson Shirley Jackson Ivan Jackson National Duckpin Council Imperial Ford Bucky McDonald Chevrolet

Fight Results Montreal Bout Ends Carter in Stopage

Montreal fighter Harold Carter, 194, Linden New Jersey, was stopped by Montreal challenger Bob Cleroux, 2091, in a bout featuring Johnson at 226 Los Angeles. Johnson and location details unclear.

Montreal Bob Cleroux Harold Carter Linden N.J Johnson Los Angeles

Reds edge Phillies behind Joey Jay one hit shutout

Joey Jay finally won in three tries as the Reds beat the Phillies 5 0. Jay allowed only a first inning single by Johnny Callison and issued a walk to Ruben Amaro. He retired 18 in a row afterward and improved Cincinnati to 5 straight wins and 2 1/2 games behind San Francisco. Giants beat Cubs 9 3 while Dodgers fall to Milwaukee 10 6 in ten innings.

Joey Jay Reds ED Wilks Associated Press Cincinnati Phils Johnny Callison Ruben Amaro Jay Amaro Art Mahaffey San Francisco Giants Pittsburgh Chicago Cubs Milwaukee Los Angeles Dodgers Joe Adcock

Jones Opens Insurance Office at Blue Ridge Agency

Berryville report states J. Fred Jones opened the Blue Ridge Agency at 14 W. Main offering automobile fire casualty bonds and life insurance. Jones has been in the field since 1953 with prior work at Leonard H. Bell Co and earlier as an ice cream salesman after military service. His wife, the former Wilma Pitta, is employed at the office.

Berryville J. Fred Blue Ridge W. Main It Jones Leonard H. Bell Co Wila Pitta

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