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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 18, 1969

Page

10

Strasburg Rolls Past Central 42 28 in Local Clash

Strasburg improved to 5-2 as the Rams coasted to a 42 28 victory over hapless Central. Zirkle starred with two touchdowns including a 20 yard score and a 2 yard run, Ashcraft added a 4 yard TD, Miller and McCoy contributed key scores, while Hoyle scored for Central in the third period.

Woodstock Strasburg Rams Central Falcons Frank Zirkle Zirkle Ashcraft Miller St—Miller Stover St—Zirkle St—McCoy Williams C—Hoyle Ritenour Walker St.McDonald

Unbeaten Gobblers Roll Over Elkton 35-0

Broadway’s Gobblers defeated Elkton 35-0 in a District Ten clash. Don Souder scored on four runs and a 73 yard pass from Lowell Garber to Butch Strawderman capped the scoring. Barry Holler converted all four extra points as Broadway racked up 354 yards offense and led 28-0 at one point.

Broadway Gobblers Don Souder Elkton Souder Barry Holler Company Lowell Garber Butch Strawderman Holler

Shenandoah Downs Entries and Race Details

Racing card from Shenandoah Downs lists multiple races with horse names, weights, and payoffs. Notable items include Belford Gas and Weep N Tell in early races, and large payoffs like Paid-$272.20 for Roman El. The card notes several track entries across the third to ninth races with various horses and connections.

Belford Gas Wrought Roman el

Hampshire Torjans blank Loudoun Raiders 36 0

Hampshire Torjans dominated Loudoun Raiders 36 to 0 in Leesburg improving to a five game skid for Loudoun. Darrell Herron scored three touchdowns including a 26 yard interception return and led Hampshire with two offensive scores.

Leesburg Hampshire Torjans Loudoun Raiders Herron Blue Corbin Taylor

Napoles Retains World Welterweight Title In Outpointing Griffith

The Associated Press reports that Jose Napoles of Mexico City outpointed Emile Griffith of New York to retain the world welterweight title. The card also notes Denny Moyer defeating Gerhard Piskowy in Berlin by decision and Lee Kum-Taik of South Korea knocking out Saburo Saito of Japan in Seoul.

Associated Press Los Angeles Jose ‘'Mantequilla Napoles Mexico City Emile Griffith New York Berlin West Germany Denny Moyer Portland Ore Gerhard Pisakowy West Germany Seoul South Korea Lee Kum-Taik Saburo Saito Japan

Chief Alamo Top Weight In Blue Ridge Handicap

Sami Paris led Chief Alamo to a top weight of 122 pounds in Shenandoah Downs Blue Ridge 512 furlongs. Larry Hunt rides the six-time winner as he faces Market Maid Priam B Mr M H E Parthian King and King's Court in the 10 race program with 7 15 post time.

Broadway Elkton Christy Elkton Broadway Daigo Twisty Clem Johnston Take Command Mugzy Dee Espinosa Bunny’s Pride Sheilas Sara Lacy Lee J. Ross Fair Egyptian Sam Moony’‘s Boy Addesa Worley Myers Yadkin Road Williams Tim Gino D.D. Smith Hunt Louviere Pauls Jayne D.D Valley Brave Market Maid Mcivor Priam B Howard Gaily Bedight Tuller Mr.m.h.e Chief Alamo Brilliant Boy B. Feliciano F. Kratz King’s Court C.c Friendly Gray Lewis A—D Standifer Claudia S Depalo Bates Tidy Raven Ann Knows Bright August Admiral Fulcrum You Dove Little Faucet Button Button Robison la Platita Geen Luiscito Stick On Sweet Gesture R. Otis Barrows Tobys Rorida Freshman Geo Gustines Mr. Pint Delgado Hedge Bru den Royal Thorn Alcinarr Reeder Assume Cat’s Meow Amy O Lucky Powell Speedy Return Dalgo John's Staff Rare Tune Wilson Toriek Dimacia Billie F.W. Kratz H. Propst C.W. Walker Blue Ridge Shenandoah Downs Larry Hunt Mr. M.H.E Parthian King King's Court

First Race Results With Odds and Times

Zachie's Boy posted 11.60 seconds with 4.40 odds and 4.60 showing Greek Station earned 3.60 2.60 odds while Lady Bull Dog recorded 5.00. Bets reflected short odds and a compact finish in the race card.

Zachie

Shrine Bowl Varsity Clash Set in Front Royal

Clarke County Eagles face Warren County Wildcats at Bing Crosby Stadium in Front Royal at 8 p.m. for the Shrine Bowl game. Proceeds benefit Shriners Hospitals for Crippled Children. Wildcats seek first win in eight meetings and aim to end a six season scoreless streak against Clarke.

Front Royal Clarke County Eagles Warren County Wildcats Bing Crosby Stadium Shriners Cats Eagles Clarke

Albemarle Tops Lexington In Key Valley League Clash

Albemarle Patriots defeated Lexington Purple Hurricanes 14 to 6 to claim sole first place in the Valley League. Albemarle improved to 7 4 on the season while Lexington fell to 6 1 and undefeated status.

Lexington Patriots Albemarle Purple Hurricanes Purple Hurricane

Local Area Sports Schedule

Saturday events include Shenandoah Downs horse racing at 7 15 p m and multiple high school and college games across Clarke Warren Gar Field George Mason Beall Fort Hill Frederick South Hagerstown James Wood Wakefield Invitational Randolph Macon Maryville and more. Sunday features professional NFL games New York at Washington and Baltimore at New Orleans.

Shenandoah Downs Clarke County Warren County Gar George Mason Beall Fort Hill Frederick South Hagerstown James Wood Wakefield New York Washington Baltimore New Orleans LT Pet Cleveland St. Louis Pittsb Dallas Phila New Orlens Green Bay Detroit Chicago Los Angles Balti Atlanta San Fran San. Francisco Los Angeles Minnesota Philadelphia

Bulldogs Dominate Charles Town in 28-0 Victory

Martinsburg High School defeated Charles Town 28-0. Ned Burks rushed for 120 yards and threw two TD passes to Steve Talbott. Gary Jenkins opened scoring with an eight yard reception from Danny Walsh. Weidman added two extra points and a late Burks TD set final margin.

Martinsburg W. Va Martinsburg High School Charles Town Ned Burks Bulldogs Burks Steve Talbott Gary Jenkins Danny Walsh John Weidman Panther Weidman

Napoles Retains Welterweight Crown in 15 Round Win

Jose Mantequilla Napoles of Mexico City retained the welterweight world title with a unanimous 15 round decision over Emile Griffith of New York. The promoter George Parnassus staged the bout at the Forum in Los Angeles drawing 15,461 fans. Griffith failed in his bid to win the crown for a fourth time but remains a top ring attraction.

Associated Press LOS Angeles Jose “Mantequilla Napoles Mexico City Emile Griffith New York George Parnassus

Napoles Beats Griffith in Forum Bout Keeps Title Hopes Alive

Napoles decked Griffith in the third round with a right uppercut bolo punch combo and held command to the end. He praised Griffith as better than Curtis Cokes, denying Griffin’s camp claims he is washed up. Cokes beat Napoles to win the title at the Forum on April 18. Napoles said the next fight depends on his manager Cuco Conde. In Lexington, Mets fans celebrated the World Series win as Greentree Stables workers toasted in Kentucky. Joan Payson, Mets owner, also runs the farm and joked about baseball surpassing racing.

Napoles Griffith Griffth Curtis Cokes Cuco Conde Lexington New York New York Mets Greentree _Stables Joan Payson Mets Green Tree

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