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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 10, 1968

Page

10

Shenandoah College Hornets Rework Baseball Schedule

Shenandoah College baseball rescheduled several games. A forfeit by Harford gave the Hornets a win at 2 p.m. against Baltimore Junior College. They will play at Hagerstown on May 14 at 2 p.m. The team is 4-10 this season under Coach Granville Zopp.

Shenco Shenandoah College Harford Maryland Hornets Baltimore Junior College Hagerstown Shence Granville Zopp

Jets Clash Patriots in Richmond Exhibition

The New York Jets meet the Boston Patriots on August 17 at 8 15 pm in Richmond for the AFL exhibition opener. Sponsored by the Central Richmond Optimist Club, tickets cost 3.00 to 7.50 with 7.50 seats at the 50 yard line.

JETS New York Jets Boston Patriots Richmond State Capitol Central Richmond Optimist Central Richmond Optimist Club Clay St High Point

Traynham to Speak at Mosby All-Sports Banquet

Wade Traynham kicking specialist for the Atlanta Falcons will be the featured speaker at the Mosby All-Sports Banquet next Thursday. The event honors Mosby athletes and begins at 6 p.m. in the Mosby Academy Cafeteria.

Traynham Mosby Wade Traynham Atlanta Falcons Mosby Academy

Teen League Opens May 26 at Rouss Park

Teen League Commissioner Ed Burch announced opening day Sunday May 26 with Lamar Sloan Ford facing George Washington Motors at 2 p.m. at Rouss Park. Monday May 27 features American Legion versus Carroll Concrete at 6 p.m. in the same park. the circuit includes North Side Lanes.

Ed Burch Lamar Sloan Ford George Washington Motors American Legion Carroll Rouss Park Northside

City Softball League Opens With Seven Teams

The City Softball League opener is set for May 18. Seven teams enter this year: Crown Cork and Seal Shenandoah Valley National Bank Commercial and Savings Bank Phillips 66 Shorty's Furniture Mountain Dew and Ward Plaza. Crown Cork meets Mountain Dew at 7 p.m. and Sheavabankers face Shorty's Furniture at 8 30 p.m.

Crown Cork and Seal Shenandoah Valley National Bank Commercial and Savings Bank Phillips 66 Shorty’s Furniture Mountain Dew Ward Plaza Crown Cork Sheavabankers Shorty

Unitas Sees Shift Away From Automatics In NFL

John Unitas, approaching his 13th NFL season with the Baltimore Colts, notes automatics have fallen from about 65 percent usage to roughly 10 percent due to crowd noise, increased risk of blown assignments, and better film study by defenses. He remains optimistic about five more years.

John Unitas Baltimore Colts Unitas NFL Sonny Jurgensen Bart Starr Y.A. Tittle Fran Tarkenton Norm van Brocklin Frank Ryan Otto Graham Sammy Baugh Bill Wade Sid Luckman Milt Plum John Brodie Roman Gabriel Don Meredith Norm Snead Jurgensen Starr Tarkenton Ryan

Massie Sets Handley Pole Vault Record at 13 Feet 6 Inches

Handley senior T. W. Massie breaks the Judges' school mark in pole vault with a 13 foot 6 inch effort. The standout performance highlights a season dominated by Massie in track and field.

T. W. Massie Handley

Homers Help Chisox Get Back Into Race

Pete Ward slammed two solo homers as the Chicago White Sox beat the Oakland A’s 4-2 to pull within seven games of Baltimore in the pennant chase. Gary Peters worked 8 2 3 innings for the win, with Ward, Tom McCraw, Tommy Davis and Aparicio providing the support.

Associated Press Chicago White Sox Pete Ward Oakland A Ward Tommy Davis Luis Aparicio Tom McCraw Gary Peters Chicago Ting Sox Joe Horlen Davis Aparicio Carew

Soft Weather Seeks Second Win at Shenandoah Downs

Joyce E Christien's Soft Weather arrives off a five length Charles Town victory and heads eight 3 year olds in the Kabeltown purse over 51 2 furlongs. Kenny Baker rides the Gate Smasher filly with Round John and Randy's Choice in a Friday program at Shenandoah Downs starting 7 15 p m.

Charles Town W. VA Joyce E. Christiensen Charles’ Town Shenandoah Downs Robert N. Boener Round John Randy Kenny Baker Gate Smasher Attitude Kandi Riston Dirty Face Cannon Sin Sonic Small High Talent Vacanti Woodway Carolyn Penny Stanley Mirage Baby Johnston Rhoda Rocket Odd Lot Vasil Valencia’s Boy Sheilah’s Bell Sun Oates Cape Keptmehome Myers Ricotta Maffa Tucker Box Sunny Hunt Babu Oma Alsab Jr Red Jed Purple Martin Sigler Duke Ballymar Oceanbeam Cocmel Witmer Constant Hanger Cerda Red Cloud Perales Tubelo Caboom Fly Way Kari Contrary Hedge Thornton Baker Crest Hill Evies Pride Walton Bob Edie Cami Tinamite Tildor Manco Garmat Constantino Grand Haven Taking Aim Betty Bouff McIvor Billy Bert Poggio’s Rosy Tune Bloom He Willcomp Secatello Banker’s Wing Belmont Jennifer Wilson Depalo Kamekameka Fleet Moose Lil Kandi Arm Little Barnwell Fran’s Folly Ponderrob Randy’s Choice Conquer Delgado Mike Cannon Comi Duff’s Gustines Espinosa Bucket Shop Stockingette French Lea Imart Mr. Belaire Gino Beneito Shining Delight Jylland

Major League Leaders Update From The Associated Press

American League leaders include Carew batting .337 and Killebrew with 17 RBIs, while Repoz tops with 8 homers and Campaneris leads in steals. In the National League Rose hits .378 with 21 runs and McCovey 8 homers. pitching leaders feature Hardin Regan Kelso Hall Hoerner with 1.000 ERAs and McDowell and McLain striking out most batters.

Carew Minn Alvis Cleve Rons Johnson Bak Killebrew Repoz Calif Crew Unser Wash Smith Bost Uhlaender Ward Chic Campaneris Oak White N.Y Hardin Balt Santiago McLain Det McDowell Rose Cin T. Aaron Atl Flood St.l McCovey S.F Perez F. Alou L. Johnson Bench Swoboda Wills Pitt W. Davis L.A A. Johnson Reed Regan Kelso

Major League Standings and Results By The Associated Press

National League standings list St. Louis Philadelphia Cincinnati Los Angeles San Francisco Atlanta Pittsburgh Chicago Houston New York with varying records and games back. Thursday results include Los Angeles sweeping Chicago and Philadelphia beating Cincinnati as well as Atlanta defeating Pittsburgh. Upcoming games feature New York at Chicago and other cross meetings. AL standings show Baltimore Detroit Minnesota Cleveland Oakland Washington Boston California New York with similar scheduling notes and results.

Peters Sox Baltimore Minnesota Oakland California Rod Carew Cesar Var Washington Senators Boston Phil Ortega Dave Baldwin Los Angeles Chicago Cubs Philadelphia Cincinnati Houston San Francisco Atlanta Pittsburgh Ward Lew Krausse White Sox Rick Monday Bob Locker Chicago McCraw Ww. L. Pet. G.B. St. Louis Phila Phia San Fran York New York St. Louis New, York Detroit Cleveland Wash’n Washington

Area Sports Schedule Highlights Local Events

Today's events include Shenandoah Downs horse racing at 7 15 p m Clarke County at Loudoun Valley and Luray at Warren County high school baseball at 7 30 p m Shenvallee Course hosts state golf Mt Jackson 7 a m junior high track Handley Clarke Romney Berkeley Springs at Frederick County 4 p m Saturday features Northwestern League track Handley and college baseball Shenandoah at Hagerstown 2 p m Sunday baseball Apple Valley League games Boys track schedule includes Munday church league softball games in Frederick County with multiple diamonds scheduled for 6 30 p m to 8 30 p m

Shenandoah Downs Clarke County Loudoun Valley Luray Warren County Shenvallee Mt. Jackson Handley, Clarke Romney Berkeley Springs Frederick County Handley College Shenandoah Hagerstown Apple Valley League Rappahannock Bentonville Mt. Williams Star Tannery Gore Munday North Frederick Brucetown Market St Gainesboro

Shenandoah Downs Racing Entry Summary

Entry listing shows horses Up The Road Jicarilla Nice Pattie Twin Double with payout totals and ticket numbers. Odds listed include 5.80 4.20 5.40 6.40 5.20 4.00.

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