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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 30, 1959

Page

9

Senseny Park doubleheader features Clarke County Esso win

Clarke County Esso beat the Mountaineers 16 to 5 in six innings at Senseny Park, ending a two game slide while Burnt Factory won 9 to 1 over Sunnyside in the Church League. The night showcased Hummer defeating Clarke County Essox earlier, with close offense from Duvall and Whitacre. Softball at Senseny Park remains competitive as teams exchange big innings and narrow margins.

Clarke County Esso Mountaineers Burnt Factory Sunnyside CCE Wisecarver Salyan Clark Grim Haymaker J. Slonaker Heflin Ferguson Dean Leonard Armel Buckner Blackburn Swanson Slonaker Dickie Duvall Stotler al Shirley S. Shirley Bailey Market Methodist Braddock Methodist Hummer Clarke County Essox Tacs Oilers Senseny Park

League Leaders League Leaders American and National Leagues Batting and Pitching

American League leaders include Kuenn Detroit batting .371 and Fox Chicago .359, runs Killebrew Washington 39, RBIs Killebrew 37, hits Fox 60 and Kaline 56, home runs Killebrew 17, steals Aparicio 13. Pitching leaders show Wilhelm 7 wins, Walker and Larsen 4 0, strikeouts Wynn 63. National League leaders list Aaron Milwaukee 432 at bats, Mathews Milwaukee 40 runs, Banks Chicago and Aaron 45 RBIs, Aaron 76 hits, Cimoli St Louis 21 doubles, Pinson 60 hits, Mathews 5 triples, Mathews 15 home runs, Neal 10 steals, pitching leaders Face 6 0 and Klippstein 4 0, Drysdale 81 strikeouts.

Kuenn Detroit Fox Chicago Killebrew Washington Jensen Boston Jensen Boston Kaline Colavito Cleveland Aparicio Mantle New York Wilhelm Baltimore Walker Larsen Wynn Score Aaron Milwaukee Burgess Pittsburgh Mathews Mays San Francisco Robinson Cincinnati Pinson Cimoli St. Louis Neal Los Angeles Klippstein Drysdale Spahn

Swiss Trains Use Anti Slip Brakes in Snowy Passes

Swiss railcars employ an anti slip brake system allowing trains to traverse high snow filled mountain passes without laying landing rails first. The innovation reduces time and labor needed for winter operations and improves reliability on alpine routes.

Switzerland

Long Hitting Rookie Tops Derby Open

Bob Goalby the Crystal River pro led the Kentucky Derby Open after a 64 68 132 through three rounds at Seneca Golf Club. Don Whitt stood two back with a 64 second round while Ernie Vossler sat third at 66 70 136, as Goalby kept control of the $20 000 medal play event.

Louisville, Ky Bob Goalby Crystal River Fla Goalby Don Whitt Borrego Springs Dalif Ernie Vossler Midland Tex Seneca Golf Club

Internal Revolt In Soviet Held Wishful Thinking

SAN FRANCISCO AP The Soviet are not worried about freedom as long as the government provides more food clothing housing and medical care a top U S social worker said They do not miss free speech or a free press because they never had them Dr Charles I Schottland Dean of Brandeis University School for Advanced Social Studies told the National Conference on Social Welfare where he was newly elected president Last August and September Dr Schottland and five other U S 80-

San Francisco U.S Charles I. Schottland School For Advanced Social Studies Brandeis University Waltham, Mass Schottland National Conference On Social Welfare

Newcomer Alon Johnson Upsets Veteran Nino Valdes

Alon Johnson a 24 year old heavyweight from Braddock Pa defeated Cuban veteran Nino Valdes by decision at Madison Square Garden after previously stopping Valdes in Miami Beach. Johnson improves to 12 straight wins in 16 of 17 pro starts with judges scoring 8-1-1, 6-3-1, and AP agreeing with the main card.

Braddock Pa Pittsburgh Nino Valdes Big Nine Charlie Powell Miami Beach Johnson Madison Square Garden Valdes Nick Gamboli Tony Castellano al Bert Gamboli

Metz Elected To District Post By Legion

John J. Metz of Conrad Hoover Post 21 was named 7th District first vice commander at the 7th District Legion meeting in Natural Bridge. James F. Higgins of Buena Vista Post 226 was named district president to succeed Calvin Irwin. other officers include James McKelcey, Clarence Garber, Rev C H Manuel, and J H Garrison. Delegates to the National convention in Chicago were William Coyner, Amos Scott, and Emmett Burley. The article notes Puritan Boston’s first settlement by John Winthrop in 1630.

John J. Metz Conrad Hoover American Legion Legion Natural Bridge Metz Edwin L. Pomeroy Fred Donica Randolph Gaunt Pomeroy Charles Gunn National Legion Auxiliary James F. Higgins Buena Vista Pot Calvin Irwin Madison Height James McKelcey Woodstock Clarence Garber Harrisonburg C. H. Manuel Buena Vista J. H. Garrison William Coyner Waynesboro Amos Scott Front Royal Emmett Burley Chicago

Soviet study on social security and welfare programs

A social worker spent 30 days studying Soviet social security and welfare systems. The dean remarked that discussions of internal revolution seemed wishful thinking, reflecting pragmatic views on change.

Cial Soviet Union

Major League Baseball Saturday Schedule and Friday Results

Friday results show Detroit to Chicago 1 with Detroit 4 Chicago 1 New York 5 Baltimore 2 Washington 7 Boston 6. Saturday schedule lists Kansas City at Cleveland Detroit at Chicago Baltimore at Boston New York at Washington. Sunday brings Cleveland at Detroit Kansas City at Chicago Baltimore at Boston New York at Washington.

Detroit Boston New York Kansas City Cleveland Chicago Baltimore Washington

Baseball Scores and Pairings From Weekend Matchups

The standings show Milwaukee beating Philadelphia 6 to 5 and St. Louis defeating San Francisco 4 to 2. Chicago routed Los Angeles 9 to 4, while Cincinnati topped Pittsburgh 8 to 5. Remaining games include Philadelphia at Milwaukee and Pittsburgh at Cincinnati with St. Louis at Los Angeles listed.

Philadelphia Milwaukee Chicago San Francisco Pittsburgh Cincinnati St. Louis Los Angeles V. L. Pet. G.B. Milwaukee Chicago Terete Eeene

Adcock Drives In Winning Run In Milwaukee Victory

Joe Adcock drove in the decisive run as Milwaukee defeated Philadelphia 6-5 in nine innings after a controversial ninth inning at bat. Hank Aaron scored the tying and winning runs as Milwaukee extended its NL lead. St Louis, Chicago, and Cincinnati also won while Cleveland and New York led in the AL.

Joe Adcock Milwaukee Dodgers Brooklyn Ebbets Field New York Polo Grounds Adcock RBI Braves Pittsburgh Harvey Haddix Philadelphia Gene Conley Hank Aaron St. Louis San Francisco Giants Chicago Cubs Los Angeles Cincinnati Cleveland Detroit Chicago White Sox Baltimore Orioles Washington Boston Conley Aaron Joe Cunningham Hal’ Smith Smith Giants Wilmer Mizell Cubs Dodger Danny McDevitt

Yanks Get More Notice in Losing Than in Winning

Providence Rhode Island AP Brown University president Dr Barnaby C Keeney told Brown Alumni Dinner Friday night the baseball world is very fluid and will stabilize later He added that even Casey Stengel the Yankees manager in the AL cellar is building character this year.

Providence R.I New York Yankees Barnaby C. Keeney Brown University Brown Keeney Casey Stengel Yankees

Police Nab Underworld Boxing King Frankie Carbo

Police in New York and New Jersey seized Frankie Carbo a 54 year old alleged underworld boxing king at a Haddon Township home as he tried to flee. Authorities also seized Alfred Cori 26 the brother in law of Frank Blinky Palermo. Carbo was detained for fugitive from justice and questioned by Asst. Dist. Atty. John Mooney. bail high and extradition status undecided.

Berlin N.J Frankie Carbo New York New Jersey Haddon Harry C. Armano Carbona Alfred Cori Frank Blinky) Palermo Carbo Asst. Dist John Mooney New York County Armano William Ritka Ritka Justice Department Washington Underworld International Boxing Club of New York Virgil Akins Akins Isaac Logart Madison Square Garden

Blue Ridge Hunt Horse Show Sets Multiple Prizes

The Blue Ridge Hunt Horse Show on June 6 at Carter Hall Grove Millwood offers five championships four stake classes and four challenge trophies. Notable trophies honor Duke of Paeonian and Mrs Greenhalgh's father Edward B Jacobs with junior and conformation classes, plus a Punch Bowl Memorial Trophy for Junior Hunters.

Blue Ridge Hunt Horse Show Carter Hall Grove Millwood Andrew Jackson John S. Pettibone Duke of Paeonian George P. Greenhalgh, Jr Lakes Lewis M. Allen Peter Howard Punch George P. Greenhalgh Winchester Golf Club Devron

Ailing Apalachin Host Joseph Barbara in Serious Condition

Joseph Barbara Sr longtime Apalachin gangland convention host is gravely ill in Wilson Memorial Hospital Endicott after a Friday heart attack. Doctor Ronald Hamilton suspects further coronary damage as Barbara faces renewed health crises following his January 1957 heart attack.

Johnson City N.Y Joseph Barbara Barbara Endicott Wilson Memorial Hospital Harry Travis Binghamton Ronald Hamilton Apalachin

Three Teens Burn to Death in Maine Crash

East Livermore Maine three teenagers died after their car left the road near Pike's Corner and exploded following a high school prom. Rober Fournier was hospitalized in critical condition. victims tentatively identified as Donald Richards John Moore and James Luciano.

East Livermore Maine Pike’s Corner Rober Fournier Franklin Memorial Hospital Farmington Donald Richards John Moore James Luciano College Brook Fournier

Undercover Manager In Ring With Miteff Valdes Fight

The note mentions an undercover manager of Alex Miteff during his heavyweight bout with Nino Valdes at Madison Square Garden on February 21, 1958. It situates behind the scenes involvement in the boxing event.

Alex Miteff Nino Valdes the Garden

President Eisenhower Sees Harmon Killebrew Hit 17th Homer

President Eisenhower attends the Senators Red Sox game at Griffith Stadium and watches Harmon Killebrew belt his 17th homer. He greets Killebrew in a box, autographs a ball for grandson David Eisenhower, and receives a signed ball for himself after Killebrew’s third inning shot. The Senators win 7 to 4.

Marvin L.arrowsmith Harmon Killebrew Washington Senators Boston Red Sox Eisenhower Senators Griffith Stadium Killebrew Washington Boston John R. Sullivan David Eisenhower

Shenandoah Race Day Results Highlight Multiple Purses

Race day results from Shenandoah feature nine races each with $1,000 purses, detailing winners and payout odds. Notable victors include Moorestown, School Prince, Colonel Tim, Hopalong John, Mill Neck, Ckapette, Prince Tamar, Jack Frost, and Shindig with times ranging from 1 07 to 1 48 and multiple disqualifications and placings noted.

Moorestown Servis Robot Passenger School Prince Osagian Josephick Herndon Cape Colonel Tim Rivera Donna's Fox Parker Squire Jack Hopalong John War Cable Dq-Ladd Seldomridge Mill Neck Small Friendsweed Palumbo Young Colony Ckapette Cutshaw Toyonder Felten Mystery Night Phelps Prince Tamar Beau Priam Vasil Grecian Galley Jack Frost Rodriguez Come On Fred Felton San Dolores Sollars Captain Ball Bachelor al

Elephant in the backyard surprises CLEAN couple

Mrs Jen ny Krakat woke her husband to say there was an elephant in the backyard. He asked about its color and the animal was the usual gray and size. The elephant had wandered from a circus the night before and a trainer returned it to the circus.

Clean N.Y Jenny Krakat

Turkey Exports Most Dried Figs to United States

In 1958 Turkey produced 41 000 metric tons of dried figs and sent the majority of the crop to the United States. The report notes strong domestic harvests and sustained demand in American markets.

Turkey U.S

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