Harpers Ferry tops Strasburg 7-0 in home win
Harpers Ferry, avenging a 1964 loss to Strasburg, defeated the Rams 7-0 on their home field. Ferrian quarterback Lee Bal linger connected with Gary Hall on a 50 yard pass for the game's only score as Strasburg’s drive stalled on penalties and a late threat faded. Dwight Yates scored for Strasburg in the third but an in motion penalty negated the touchdown.
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Softball Trophies To Be Presented Wednesday Night
The Church and City Softball Leagues will award trophies at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the War Memorial Building. All teams are invited to attend the presentation with Commissioner Ed Burch leading the meeting.
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Giants Rally in 12th Edges Dodgers in Frustrating Thriller
In Los Angeles 53,581 watched the Giants beat the Dodgers 7-6 in 12 innings. Jim Davenport delivered a run producing bloop. Ron Perranoski sought a mound shovel, causing a delay while Marichal’s defense and Roseboro’s bat were focal points. Roseboro collected three hits and a disputed homer. Alou stole second as Mays was intentionally walked.
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FRETWELL PACES BAPTIST To Softball Church Title
Baptist wins the Church League championship 6 to 1 in eight innings over Market Street at Winchester Recreation Park. Jack Fretwell pitched a five hitter with 12 Baptist hits led by Ken Simpson Jer ry Grim and Max Mellett who each had two safeties. Market’s Ralph Ordel took the loss as Baptist broke a 1 all tie in the eighth inning with a five run burst.
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Ray Dovel Wins 25 Lap Race at Winchester Speedway
Ray Dovel of Elkton won his fourth 25 lap modified feature at Winchester Speedway driving a 327 F I Chevy. Jack Deniston finished second in a 427 F I Ford with Bill Berry and Chuck Brannon also in the top four.
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Minor League Results From The Associated Press
Pacific Coast League games included Denver 6 San Diego 5 and Tacoma 1 0 Hawaii 0 1 Spokane 6 Seattle 2 4 Vancouver 5 2 Portland 3 10 in 10 innings Okla City 8 4 Salt Lake 1 1 Indianapolis 5 2 Arkansas 4 5 International League Syracuse 6 Columbus 5 in 12 innings best of 7 series tied 2 2 Toronto 4 Atlanta 3 Toronto wins series 4 0
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Ned Jarrett Wins Southern 500 At Darlington
Ned Jarrett, factory Ford driver from Camden, won the 16th Southern 500 at Darlington International Raceway. He credited a Darlington church youth group he spoke to Sunday night, saying they inspired his win and he would hear from them soon.
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Berkeley Springs Top Musselman In Last Minute Nailbiter
In Wood, West Virginia Berkeley Springs edged Musselman 13 12 with 57 seconds remaining as Dave Clark threw two key passes to Arlie Yost and Eddie Badgett powered the goal line surge. Berkeley outrushed Musselman 234 to 180 in the debut for both clubs.
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Wise Owl predicts in prediction wars after rough week
The Wise Ole Owl posts a rough start missing five of nine picks. It landed on Musselman-Berkeley Springs, Keyser-Martinsburg, Warren County-Luray, Fauquier-Jackson of Manassas, and Strasburg-Harpers Ferry while correctly predicting Clarke County-George Mason, Charles Town-Hampshire, Herndon-Stafford, and Page County-Mosby. It promises a different week ahead.
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Charlotte Wins Legion Crown in Little World Series
Charlotte North Carolina defeated Omaha Nebraska 2 1 to win the Amer ican Legion Little World Series. Garry Hill struck out 19 for Charlotte and drove in a run while Skippy Hull yielded the other. Omaha had eliminated Memphis earlier and pitcher Bill Nosek started for Omaha. Ken Fila earned Player of the Year honors for the tournament.
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Brooks Wins Uninspired Decision in Las Vegas Bout
Johnny Brooks of Henderson Nev won a ten round decision against Pulga Serrano of Los Angeles. Serrano fought evenly early but Brooks leveraged late rounds to secure the victory.
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Frank Skaff's Early Playing Rise Linked to Allen Town
Detroit Tigers third base coach Frank Skaff began as a third baseman with Allen Town in the New York Penn League in 1935, marking his first steps in professional baseball.
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Fox Hill Wins Regional Softball Title In Washington DC
Fox Hill Virginia State champions defeated Leones of Baltimore 3-1 to capture the Central Atlantic Region title at Guy Mason Field. Leones had blanked Motormen 2-0 in the semifinals before Fox Hill rallied to win. Fox Hill from Hampton, VA advances to the World Championships in Clearwater Florida on September 17. The Motormen routed the Richmond Caps to win the Winchester state title.
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Mike Nixon New Coach of Steelers
Mike Nixon, 53, named new head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers replacing Buddy Parker. Nixon, former Washington Redskins coach, signed a one year contract as Steelers prepare for the NFL season. Parker resigned after a 31 year division-title drought and a 23-9 exhibition loss to the 49ers.
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Snead Bids for Ninth WV PGA Title at Greenbrier
Sam Snead began his bid for a ninth West Virginia PGA title as 24 entrants tee off at the Greenbrier in White Sulphur Springs. The event features 18 holes today, 18 more Wednesday at Lakeside, and a 36-hole final Thursday on the White course.
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