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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1966

Page

11

Area's First Rifle Club Host to National Match

The Winchester Rifle & Pistol Club on Sulphur Springs Road hosted the NRA approved smallbore match with 11 shooters competing in the full 100-shot series. J. Tucker led at 50 yards with a perfect 400 and 21 Xs, while Price claimed the 50 and 100 yard Dewar and the Match 6 aggregate. Wind at 6 to 15 mph affected scores, and equipment ranged from Winchester Model 52s to Remington 516-T, with match ammo favored for stability.

Winchester Rifle & Pistol Club Sulphur Springs Road J. Tucker S. H. Price NRA National Rifle Association Lulu Williams

Dovel Wins Third Straight At Winchester Speedway

The Winchester Speedway Friday night saw Ray Dovel of Elkton initially claim a third straight 25 lap modified feature after overtaking Jack Deniston on lap 88 amid a yellow flag. Track officials later ruled Dovel advanced three positions under the caution and Deniston was declared the winner after protests.

Winchester Speedway Ray Dovel Elkton Lee Stultz Jack Deniston Arlington Deniston Dover Dovel Stultz Red Nininger Jefferson, Md Duncan Bros Jerry Burns Hal Browning Baltimore Bill Berry Larry Miller Donald Golightly

Area sports schedule highlights week events and races

Today features Pony League baseball opening at 5 30 p m Shenandoah Downs horse racing at 7 15 p m church league softball at Winchester and Sunnyside 7 and 8 00 p m Tuesday noon softball matchups at Phillips 66 Shorty’s Furniture and others Thursday church league softball with multiple matchups Judges' Athletic Assn banquet at Lee Jackson Restaurant 6 30 p m Shenandoah Downs racing at 7 15 p m Friday night stock car racing at Winchester Speedway plus Shenandoah Downs horse racing at 7 15 p m and 7 00 p m with F and M Bank vs Shorty’s 8 30 p m Shenanaba nkers vs C and S

Shenandoah Downs Winchester Church League Market St Sunnyside 1St Brethren Wesley-Frederick Presbyterian Baptist Phillips 66 Shorty’s Furniture C and S F and M Bank Shenanbankers Phillips Shorty’s Mobile Homes Market Braddock St Wesley-Frederick Vs Winchester Speedway Shorty Shenvabankers

Bowling Played in Egypt As Early As 5200 B C

A historical note suggests bowling originated in Egypt around 5200 B C with early players shaping the ancient sport. The reference highlights long standing popular practice and the antiquity of bowling traditions.

Egypt

Cupid's Man Debuts In Downs At Shenandoahtoppled Entry

Cupid's Man a Weather man's son and 1964 star makes his five year old comeback as the feature at Shenandoah Downs in the 3 1/4 furlong Art Brown Purse. Trainer Jimmy Todd to ride with Cavation Belle Eileen among local rivals and visitors from Maryland tracks.

Charles Town W. Va Helen L. Clatterbuck Shenandoah Downs Weatherman Cupid Pimlico Jimmy Todd John F. Keeler Frederick Jackson Belle Eileen Maryland Topper

Clay defeats Cooper in sixth round stoppage

Cassius Clay stops Henry Cooper in the sixth after a brutal cut opens over Cooper’s left eye. Clay, who later weighs potential foes Doug Jones and Karl Mildenberger, faces IRS claims on earnings and ongoing draft status appeals under his Muslim faith.

Henry Henry Cooper Cassius Clay London Cooper Clay Doug Jones West Germany Karl Mildenberger Cassius Lay L A Muhammed Ali George ‘Smith Associated Press

Banquet Tickets On Sale With Dietzel Speaking

Judges Association tickets for the upcoming banquet are now on sale at Wise Owl Sports Shop. Principal speaker will be Paul Dietzel, newly appointed South Carolina A grid coach and former Army mentor. International and Pacific Coast League results are listed with multiple games and scores.

Judges’ Athletic Association Wise Ole Owl Paul Dietzel Dietzel South Carolina A. Grid Army

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