Bleachers Collapse Injures 34 at Virginia High School Game
In Fredericksburg, a section of metal frame and wooden bleachers at a Stafford Spotsylvania High School football game swayed and collapsed, injuring 34 spectators including six hospitalized. The incident occurred with 8:12 left and Stafford led 13-7. the game resumed after a 45 minute delay, finishing 2-7.
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Fredericksburg
Stafford County
T. Benton Gayle
Mary Washington Hospital
Here
Gayle
Stafford High School
W. S. Morrison
Spotsylvania
W. H. Hill
Douglas Ellington
Bernie White
Stafford
Child Killed By Ice Cream Vending Truck
Two deaths yesterday raise Virginia 1960 highway toll to 567. Mana Osborne, 2, of Alexandria, was struck by an ice cream truck on an Alexandria street and died later. Forrest Otto Peters, 65, of Staunton, died from injuries after his car hit a tractor trailer on U S 11 in Mt. Crawford, Rockingham County.
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Associated Press
Alexandria
Virginia
Mana Osborne
Vermont Ave
Forrest Otto Peters
Marquis St
Staunton
Harrisonburg
U. S. 11
Mt. Crawford
Rockingham County
Rugged foes loom in district and non league games
Handley travels to Westminster for a 7 30 clash while James Wood visits Lou down County for a 2 00 Group 1B tilt. Clarke County hosts Broadway in Berryville in a 7 30 District 10 showdown as Montevideo upset Elkton reshapes title hopes. Douglas idle. Loudoun edges Herndon in a one score game.
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Westminister
James Wood
Loudown County
Marylanders
Clarke County Eagles
Broadway
Berryville
Leesburg
Douglass
Colonel
Loudoun
Herndon
Clarke County
Westminster
Midway League Standings Highlight Individual Bowling Marks
Northside standings show Paul Anger leading the league with 176. Jim Smith 229 game and 554 set for the Amps. Howie Messler 555 set for Ravens. Short Cickets upset Joy Boy to lead by a game. Ken Hockins 191 and 506 paced the day with Richard Hetland 479 and Peggy Bennington 414 nearby.
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Amps
Howie Messler
The
Ravens
Rangers
Short Cickets
Joy Boy
Ken Hockins
Richard Hetland
Peggy Bennington
Howie Missler
Falcons
George Freeman
Mantle Sets World Series Strikeout Record in Eight Showdowns
Mickey Mantle of the New York Yankees piled up a World Series strikeout record with nine Ks, giving him 34 total in eight series. He led both clubs in slugging at .800 with 20 total bases in 25 at bats, while Duke Snider held the old mark. Bill Mazeroski led Pittsburgh with 16 total bases in 25 plate appearances for a .600 clip. The Pirates had four errors in 257 chances. the Yankees eight in 284. Eli Grba did not appear as a pitcher but served as a pinch runner in game six.
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Mickey Mantle
New York Yankees
Duke Snider
Mantle
Billy Mazeroski
Pirates
Acton
Eli Grba
Yankees
Grba
Yankees clinch World Series in citywide celebration
Confetti covered Manhattan streets as jubilant fans celebrated the New York Yankees securing their first World Series victory in 35 years, ending a long championship drought.
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New York Yankees
Pirates Victory Caps Dramatic 1960 World Series Win
The Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the New York Yankees four games to three in a dramatic series finale 10-9 on Bill Mazeroski's ninth inning home run. Manager Danny Murtaugh and captain Dick Groat praised the team for overcoming lopsided losses earlier and finishing strong.
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New York Yankees
Bill Mazeroski
Pittsburgh
Dick Groat
Chest Workers Hold Noon Meeting in George Washington Hotel
Representatives from agency teams and the special gifts division met at the George Washington Hotel at noon to review assignments and progress in the Community Chest fund drive. Marvin E. Gore Jr. and Dr. Warren C. Gregory attended as fund president and campaign chairman.
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Special Gifts
Community Chest Fund
George Washington Hotel
Marvin E. Gore, Jr
Winchester - Frederick
Warren C. Gregory
Apple Market Demand Fair Shows Steady Trade Across Regions
Market brief lists various apple varieties and pack types with prices from Virginia West Virginia and U.S. sources. Prices range from 32 cents per 4 lb bag to 5.50 for Red Delicious cartons, with quality terms like No. 1 and orchard run. Bulk sales to truckers note hail-damaged categories priced around $1.35 to $1.60 per bushel.
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Fey
U S
U.S
U. S. Fe
U. S
W. Va
Red Staymans
Red Delicious
Flowers for her evening dress color guides florist choice
The reply advises a man to state the dress color to choose suitable flowers and defer to the florist for arrangements. If the flowers she prefers are expensive, keep to color guidance and rely on professional help for selections.
Radio Club Offers Class In Morse Code
The Shenandoah Valley Amateur Radio Club announces a free Morse Code and radio theory class at their clubhouse starting in November. Interested persons should send name address and age to PO Box 139 Winchester to pursue a novice radio operators license.
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Shenandoah Valley Amateur Radio Club
PO Box
Winchester
Don Pless
Todo
Telar Color(Y) Shock coolant claims no drain
Du Pont Telar introduces a patented anti freeze that viewers claim can stay in the cooling system if mechanically sound and is promoted as a summer coolant with Color Check. The color change from red to yellow signals contamination, a unique feature touted for safety.
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du Pont
Telar
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