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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1961
Page
10
Amateur photographers on the National Press Photographers tour of Pittsburgh learn four lessons from missing key shots. Keep a spare roll of film, plan the trip’s end goals, use zoom or a versatile lens, and carry two cameras for color and black and white to avoid wasted film.
Richmond wins the Virginia Big Five baseball championship with a 7-3 victory over Virginia to finish 11-4, securing the title for the fourth consecutive year. Duke defeats Virginia earlier, while Randolph Macon drops both games in the Mason-Dixon playoff.
The Hornets stay even with Richmond as a tie game leaves the door open for a share of the title should West Virginia falter, keeping pressure on the top of the standings.
William B. Casilear's Ware, undefeated at Shenandoah Downs in 1960, seeks a win after two losses this year with Larry Reynolds aboard and top weight of 122 pounds. Achsah Ann, ridden by Eddie Cape for Floyd H. Horine, carries 112 pounds and faces Ware after recent wins. Dr Eugene J. with Clarence C. Smith at 114 pounds and Miss Pimpernel Lone Jack and Miller's Wonder round out the field for a $2500 feature. Shenandoah reports a small attendance gain and betting edge, as Larry Reynolds had leading riding honors entering the final program.
York High School Falcon Band thanks Ralph A. Cain director of the Grand Feature parade for the 1961 Apple Blossom Festival. President Miss Susan Antonienwicz signs the note expressing gratitude for the consideration.
Montague edged Cedar Creek 1-0 behind Charlie Hill on the mound as Montague extended its unbeaten streak. Burnt Factory won 5-4 in eight innings over Braddock, with Gillespie scoring on a Braddock error to seal it.
Sam Snead held a commanding lead at the halfway point of the $10,000 Sam Snead Festival in White Sulphur Springs WV. Snead, six strokes ahead of Gary Player after 36 holes, shot 64 on Friday to reach 129 for 36 holes. Stan Leonard moved into third with a 63, totaling 136, as Arnold Palmer and others stayed in the top 10.
Duke defeated Virginia 5 to 1, Richmond beat Virginia 7 to 3, Randolph Macon fell 0 to 5. Johns Hopkins won 6 to 3 against Roanoke in Mason-Dixon Conference playoff action.
National League batting leader Moon tops .370 with Mathews at .361. Mays drives 27 runs, Moon 25. Cepeda leads RBIs with 30, Aaron at 27. Hits leader T Davis 42, Wills tied for 41. Doubles Coleman 9, Zimmer 8. Wills and Virdon 4 triples. Banks, Aaron, Amaro, Stuart tied 3. Moon 10 homers. Robinson and Cepeda 9. Pinson and Robinson 7 stolen bases. Pitching Palo Buffalo 3-0 1.000 era. Padres 5-1 .833. Drysdale 53 strikeouts. Williams leads Kces.
The text notes a 67 in the opening 70 to total 137 as pars and pros chase a high score. Chick Harbert of Miami and club pros Bill Ogden of Glenview and Bob Watson of Elmhurst reach a 138 tie later, marking a compact scoreboard moment.
Statistical leaders listed include Gentile Baltimore with 37 RBI and 11 home runs, Mantle New York with 10 homers, and Colavito Detroit plus Mantle driving runs with 30. Bats leaders B Robinson Baltimore 45 hits. Ward, Kaline, Wood tied for triples. Versalles Minnesota 11 stolen bases. Pitching leaders Regan Messi Detroit 4 0 and Latman Cleveland 3 0. Strikeout leaders Ramos Pasqual Minnesota 41 and Barber Baltimore Bunning Detroit 38.
Tacoma defeats Hawaii 4 3 in 11 innings. Vancouver edges Seattle 5 4. Salt Lake tops San Diego 11 3.
In Inglewood California Willie Shoemaker the five time national riding champion and 29 year old rides Guaranteeya to win in Friday’s third race at Hollywood Park securing his 4000th winner. He joins Johnny Longden Eddie Arcaro and Sir Gordon Richards as racing’s top four. Shoemaker began his career with a win on Shafter V April 20 1949 and led champion tallies in 1950 1954 1958 and 1959.
Portland 2 Spokane 1 and International League listings show Jersey City 5 Charleston 4 likely in extras. Columbus 6 Richmond 4. Syracuse 7 Buffalo 2. Rochester 6 Toronto 0. American Association Houston 3 Denver 2 in 10 innings.
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