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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 10, 1966

Page

11

Jim Barnett Named To State Softball Board

James Barnett of Winchester joins Virginia USA Advisory Board as District Commissioner along with Marshall Rotella of Richmond and other listed officials. The Virginia USA runs 10 to 16 inch fast and slow pitch softball tournaments and promotes a large program with participation from recreation staff and laymen across multiple districts.

Jim Barnett Marshall Rotella Richmond James Barnett Winchester Virginia USA Advisory Board Recreation Department Virginia USA United States Hank Wolfe Seneca Rd Wolfe The Virginia Recreation Society Sonny Higgs

Winchester Junior Rifle Club finances and ammo program reviewed

The Winchester Junior Rifle Club's accounting shows a sound situation with Army issued 22 rifle ammo and targets provided to members to cover express and target costs. Fourteen juniors completed the 50 foot course earning some ammo benefits, with others awaiting ammo arrangements and potential summer outdoor range firing. Noting support from Army officials for the aid to NRA clubs, the piece lists the juniors who finished and invites those without ammo to contact Stephens City 790-J.

Winchester Junior Rifle Club Army Greg Lewis Ken Baum Eddie McCaul Wally Martin Gary Cornwell Warren Stone Charlie Brumback Lee, Woolf Larry Carper Jim Ford Gene Sullivan Victor Bugarski Jack Sahm Jim Kincaid Stephens City

30 Lettermen Return For Gobblers

Virginia Tech invites season ticket orders for 1966 home football with 30 lettermen returning. Lane Stadium hosts George Washington West Virginia and Florida State. Season books $15 individual games $5 tickets mailed later. home opener Sept 24 vs GW.

Blacksburg Virginia Tech Techmen Tech Lane Stadium George Washington West Virginia Florida State Gobblers Frank Moseley Virginia Tech Athletic Association Colonials

Northside Lanes Housewives League Standings Update

In Wednesday afternoon play Eazy Four holds first with a loss, Fireballs move to second led by Rosa Reid 179 513 and Alice Shaver 224 536 for Lazy Four. Jaybirds led by Ruth Dixon 80 and Betty O Dell 491. Whiz Kids tie Hopefuls 2 2 with Joyce Brill 155 and Naomi McDonald 157 433. Bench Warriers sweep Flappers as Janice Tilling 179 and Nancy Jones 464 pace.

Housewives League Eazy Rosa Reid Alice Shaver Twisters Jaybirds Liz Butts Anna Belle Collins Ruth Dixon Betty O’dell Joyce Brill Whiz Kids Jean Martin Naomi McDonald Lucy Giffin Janice Tilling Nancy Jones Mickey Hardin Flappers Gutter Strutters Funsters Mary Gail Fraula Robbie Kerns Audrey Stine Betty Hackney Woodchucks Chance-Etts What Flowers Betty Willis Jane Craig Lee Hassen Alley Cats Mermaids Peggy Flowers

Bowling Scores Highlight Local League Action Across Matches

Recap of multiple lane matches with players posting high games and series. Curt Braithwiate led with 204 517 for a win over New Comers, while Nade Dorsey’s 176 538 paced the losers. Several teams earned 3 1 wins and ties emerged in total pin fall.

Curtis Braithwiate Nade Dorsey Mustangs Butch Bill Bridgforth Orville Hylton Bridgeforth Ernestine Erickson Butch Rinker Norwoood O’roark Zee Ro’s Tightwads Woody Anderson Sue , Williamson Jw’s Betty McKee Betty Willis Hershall Jones Wackies Don Haines Bill Blessing Barbara Boswell Battletown Jil Foster Floyd Starnes Starnes Kenny Smallwood Marice Smallwood George Bishop Nut House Adam Myers Bob Cater Bob Miller Lorraine Sealock Roadrunners Crazy Four Sal Addee Wanda Gilmer Jerry Watson Gilmer

WVU Wins 2 From Furman and Keeps Title Race Tight

West Virginia swept Furman 18-2 and 9-0 in a doubleheader as the Mountaineers stay within one game of East Carolina in the Southern Conference standings. William and Mary also won twice at Davidson 5-0 and 7-4, trimming the Tigers to stay in contention for the title. East Carolina leads at 11-3, with WVU 10-4 and W M 10-5. two more games remain Saturday. The Spiders boosted their record to 16-5 by beating Tech 7-2 and 8-1 behind pitchers Balderson and Dickinson.

Associated Press East Carolina West Virginia William and Mary Pirates Mountaineers Indians WVU Furman Morgantown W&m Davidson Williamsburg Citadel VMI Richmond Richmond Spiders Walloping Tech Dick Balderson Dick Dickinson

Yanks Win Third Straight as Mantle and Maris Hit

The New York Yankees beat Minnesota 3-2 for their third straight win under manager Ralph Houk. Mickey Mantle hit his first homer of the season and Roger Maris added his second, the first time they homered in the same game since June 18, 1965. Mantle praised Houk after the game, noting his effort to rebound from a slow start.

Associated Press M&m Mickey Mantle Roger Maris New York Yankees Minnesota Ralph Houk Mantle Maris Yankees Johnny Keane Res Houk California Washington Kansas City Boston Cincinnati Atlanta St. Louis Sandon Los Angeles San Francisco Pittsburgh

Indians Win State Track Title at Lexington

Virginia Tech led in field events with five records. William and Mary dominated by Johnson winning two events and contributing 15 of 17, as the Indians claimed their fifth straight state collegiate track title with 73 points to Tech 52. Crotty of VMI, Johnson, and Gal lagher set records in distance and field events.

Lexington Virginia Tech William and Mary Jim Johnson Indians Tech Washington and Lee Johnson VMI John Crotty Crotty Charlie Watson Richmond Allen Saville Frank Louthan Terry Gallagher

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