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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1959

Page

8

Ray Dover Triumph Upsets at Airport Speedway Feature

Ray Dover of Stanley won the Modified Feature at Airport Speedway overshadowing Dave Mader and Bill Nally. Mader spun and finished third after a late surge. Nally failed to start due to gas loss and axle damage. Jack Dennison won the Sportsman Feature with strong drives from Hansberger and Crosen as Bud Ritenour wrecked into the judges stand on lap 17. Doug Bailey Trophy Day is set for next Sunday honoring the retiree.

Airport Speedway Brunswick Bill Nally O Ae Dave Mader Morgantown Pontiac Nally Ray Dovel Stanley Dovel Mader Dover Lewis Bocock Staunton King Red Nininger Chester Stanley Jack Danison Arlington Dick Hansberger Mt. Jackson Hansberger Earl Moran Bob Crosen Winchester Crosen Dennison Bud Ritenour Budgh Hagerstown Bocock Denny Woolford Annapolis Rueben McBee Lindon Good Manassas Junior Bowers Bowers Doug Bailey Speedway Bailey

Junior Riflemen Qualify Across NRA Grades At Armory Meet

Winchester Junior Rifle Club members posted 13 qualifying scores out of 15 on Friday night at the Armory indoor range. Stan White, Alan White, and Allen Faircloth led with 28, 27 and 24 in the starting stage while Bob Patterson and others progressed through Marksman and Sharpshooter levels. Victor Platner and Dickie Wisecarver posted notable scores as the club aims for high distinctions and Distinguished badges.

Armory Winchester Junior Rifle Club National Rifle Association Bob Patterson Bill Myers Bill Lamp Jock White Warren Stone Jim Lamp Victor Platner Dickie Wisecarver Dave Jenkins Mike Robinson

Campers Rally in Frederick County League Action

The Campers beat Clarke County 6-2 behind Lester Payne six-hitter to move to two straight wins. Stephens City edged Opequon 6-5 as Bill Dodson won and Jimmy Orndorff lost. Frank Floyd hit a solo homer for the Campers. Next Sunday Opequon visits the Campers and Stephen City travels to Clarke County.

Camper Stephens City Frederick County Baseball League Campers Clarke County Lester Payne Opequon Bill Dodson Jimmy Orndorff Dave Erickson Frank Floyd Longerbeam Stephen City

Gainesboro Extends Streak with 8-3 Win

Gainesboro remains unbeaten in Tri-County Baseball League action after an 8-3 victory over Bakerstown. Leroy DeHaven pitched nine innings, allowing four hits and striking out eight as eight Gainesboro players had a hit and Kelly homered to start the scoring.

Gainesboro Virginians Bakerstown Leroy DeHaven DeHaven B. Luttrell Newcomer R. DeHaven Dopson Kelly

Winchester Club luncheon speaker on juvenile delinquency

Andrew C. Gott superintendent of the Winchester Welfare Department will address the Winchester Exchange Club at the regular luncheon tomorrow at 12 30 p m. The George Washington Hotel hosts the talk on Some Aspects of Juvenile Delinquency.

Andrew C. Gott Winchester Welfare Department Winchester Exchange Club George Washington Hotel

Blind Colonial Beach judge says lack of sight won’t stop justice

Colonial Beach Va town judge James O Helfin reflecting on 30 years on the bench notes he has heard thousands of cases yet has never seen any defendant in court. He insists his blindness has not hindered his fair administration of justice.

Colonial Beach James O. Helfin

Explosive Cylinders Found In Stillwater Test

Police recovered three cylinder containers and took them to an oil well servicing firm for blast testing. The test proved they were explosive and shattered the company’s windows during verification.

Stillwater Okla

Senseny Softball Saturday Schedules Altered By 15-Run Rules

White Post Charge and Cubs were each eliminated by the 15 run rule at Senseny Park. White Post lost to Buckley Lages 15-2 after dropping a 5-3 game to Burnt Factory, as Dan Capozzoli homered and drove in three. Burnt Factory, sparked by Dickie Duval and Gladden, piled up nine hits and eight runs in the fourth. Bowling banquet shifts tonight’s City League slate with Lucky Inn vs Republic Oil at 6 and EUB vs Market Methodist at 7. Clarke County Esso faces Buckley-Lages tomorrow at 6.

White Post Charge Cubs Senseny Park WPC Burnt Factory Buckley Lages Dan Capozzoli Joe Guess Bethel Bolden Gray Pierce Guess Dickie Duvall White Post P. Duvall Hockman Gladden Whitacre Duvall Lucky Inn Republic Oil EUB Market Methodist Aheal Grace Bible - Braddock Clarke County Esso Buckley-Lages

Grace Bible Phostars Lead Church League In Tight Race

Grace Bible Phostars hold a five win no loss lead in the Church League. Montague and EUB sit 3-1, Burnt Factory 3-2, White Post Charge 2-2, Braddock and Mark Tiresome Oversight 1-3, and Grace Bible and Sunnyside 1-4 as the schedule notes games for Wednesday and Thursday with several 7 pm starts and a postponed matches.

Grace Bible Sunnyside Phostars Montague Phostar

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