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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1969
Page
9
Frank Howard of the Washington Senators offers batting tips for youths stressing natural hitting, practice, proper bat weight, comfortable stance, and confidence at the plate. He downplays swings for power, noting his own home run pace and emphasis on hitting to all fields.
Officials said Gresley fractured a hip after his car slid on oil leaked from a second vehicle. Concussion and possible internal injuries are also reported as the accident investigation continues.
Ted Williams guides the Washington Senators to a strong start in 1969 with a 16 of 27 run, two five game streaks, and a 10 of 11 stretch. Fans credit Williams zeal and pitching management for the surge, while Gabe Paul and players praise his contagious enthusiasm and belief in winning.
Himaldo homebred trained by Raymond McClanaghan scored a $28.40 upset in the 5 furlongs Montgomery purse at Shenandoah Downs last night. He beat favorite Chief Alamo by two lengths with Larry Goldberg aboard, clocking 1.08 25 for the distance. Four fans shared in $4,550.80 in the Big Exacta.
Boston squeaks past Los Angeles 108 106 to win the best of seven series four games to three. Oakland defeats Indiana 144 117 and leads that set three games to one. No game scheduled today. Wednesday Indiana visits Oakland.
This column notes the Winchester Rifle and Pistol Club's May 7 meeting at 7 30 p m in the War Memorial Building. It stresses commitment to skeet field upkeep, describes growing skeet activity, and cites Gene Sullivan's junior club record of 461 x 500 in .22 caliber rifle as an example of rising interest.
Major League standings show Wednesday games with teams listed. Donn Lindenon of the Montreal Expos struck out 163 times in 1968, the top NL figure, while Cleon Jones of the New York Mets hit .452 in the prior season, the league s ilth best.
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