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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1961

Page

12

Softball Season Opens With Mixed Leagues and Strong Showdowns

The article details the Saturday debut under Senseny Park lights featuring F and M Bankers against Martin's Drug Store, plus Montague Avenue Church vs Lucky Inn in the City League. It notes Monday and Tuesday schedules, girls’ season starting May 24 with out of town competition, and a five‑league setup with teams like Republic Oil, Hummer, TACs, Halltown, Coca Cola, and CC Esso, all vying for early dominance and title defense by Lucky Inn and Republic Oil.

Senseny Park F&m Bank Martin's Drug Store Doni Welch Ervin Cleveland Roxy Hockman Montague Avenue Church Lucky Inn Church Church Loop Cedar Creek Braddock St Montague Welltown Republic Oil Hummer Tacs Halltown Braddock Mantague Jones Burnt Factory Clarke County Esso Coca Cola Taos Republc al Carter Lucky Vnn CC Esso Coca-Cola

Bowling Scores Highlight Church League Edges and Expos

Edwin Fiddler led with a 381 total on 108 139 134 as Stephenson Methodist won three over Church of Christ on Health Center Lanes. Pete Stipe, Lewis Ewing, and Blair Webber supported with solid scores in a championship preview and Mt. Pleasant led others into the season’s rolloff.

Edwin Fiddler Stephenson Methodist Church of Christ Stephenson Pete Stipe Lewis Ewing Blair Webber Lague Braddock St. Methodist United Brethren No. 2 Fireball Bob Legge Eugene Dicks Ronnie Boyd Jack Boyd Jackie Billmyer Congregational Christian Market St. Methodist Norval Joop Centenary Reformed Presbyterian D. C. Louderback Marvene Braithwate Alta White Rosalie Hook Mary Louise Miller Lee Jackson Helen Corrigan Cocktail Shakers Betty Tarpy Town & Country Virginia Fruit Market Ladies Commercial League Frances Turner Betty Everett Sally Patton Mrs. Tarpy Maxine Miller Kay Carpenter Jenny Fox Virginia Larrick McKee Winchester Harley Davidson Alice Lake JoAnn Snapp Sybil Baker Oister Cae Aeonsug Vesta Eskridge Willow Lawn Market Farmers & Merchants National Bank Pat Whitacre Elizabeth

Virginia schedule and results from the Evening Star sports page

The Virginia calendar lists events across multiple sports including VMI at Roanoke and ACC golf in Maryland, with several postponements and rain-related delays. Yesterday’s baseball games involving Emory & Henry, Virginia Tech, W&M, and Randolph-Macon were postponed or canceled due to weather.

VMIL Virginia N. C. Tate Emory & Henry Tennessee Emory & Virgin Tech VMI Norfolk W&m Randolph-Macon Washington& Lee Lynchburg William & Mary Georgetown Sydney

Argentine boxing sensation Lavorante targets Patterson for title

Argen tina's rising star Alejandro Lavorante knocked out third-ranked Zora Folley in 35 seconds of the seventh round and, per manager Pinky George, Liverpool wired Patterson 350000 dollars and raised the bid to at least 500000 to meet the winner for the title in the United States. Castro claims Cuba's economy outpaces other Latin nations with tobacco production rising from 24 million to 70 million amid the revolution.

Floyd Patterson Folley George Parnassus Patterson Lavorante

Lost Senator Mistakenly Heads to Men's Room

An Arizona State Senate incident reports State Senator William Sullivan wandering into the Capitol pressroom area and misidentifying a room. A press aide notes the room number listed as 307 belongs to the men's room, causing confusion during the committee meeting.

Ae Oat Ariz William Sullivan Capitol

American League Standings and Results Snapshot

Major league standings show New York leading with 14 wins and 8 losses, Cleveland at 12 11, Minnesota 12 12, Kansas City 9 10, Boston 0 9, Los Angeles 9 13, and Washington 10 16. Thursday results include Washington 9 Detroit 4 and Baltimore 8 Minnesota 7. Friday and weekend schedules feature multiple city pairings across divisions.

Associated Press W. L. Pet G.B. Veeaee Eke Stee New York Easey Cleveland Minnesota Kansas City Boston Los Ageles Washington Detroit Baltimore Los Angeles Chicago Ww. L. Pet San Francisco Cincinnati Pittsburgh Milwaukee St. Louis Philadelphia

Hustling Tigers Yankees Set Series In New York Start

Detroit opens a four game set at the Yankees with a two game AL lead as Al Kaline misses action and Frank Lary faces the New York rotation. San Francisco leads Los Angeles in the NL with Spahn seeking a no hitter history against the Giants. Baltimore tops Minnesota as Camilo Pascual falters.

Detroit New York Yankees Tigers Minnesota San Francisco Los Angeles Giants Milwaukee Warren Spahn Spahn Sam Jones Frank Lary Bob Scheffing Art Ditmar Lary Baltimore Senators Jim Gentile Paul Giel Orioles Camilo Pascual Steve Barber Hoyt Wilhelm Don Mincher Twins al Kaline Yankee Stadium

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