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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 08, 1961

Page

11

Two More Maris Homers Will Break Wilson's Mark

Roger Maris closeto Babe Ruth's 60 with his 55th homer as the Yankees beat Cleveland 7-3. Mantle drove in the tie breaking run and the Yankees extended their lead to nine games over Detroit.

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Midway League Opens With Booming Bowling Scores

The Midway League opened its third season at Northside with strong scores led by Kath leen Burleson 397 for the Mo reps and George Love lace 578. Individual standouts included Connie Baker 524 and Howie Megsler 184-500 for the Alley Oops, while team totals favored the Outlaws 2228 over the Fireballs 2211 and the Rangers posted top totals with 553 for Ralph Bowman.

Northside Howie Megsler Ravens Connie Baker Outlaws Bob Baker Rangers Ralph Bowman Tony Szymanski Mildred Brill Pistons Bandits

Tarheels Hit By Bad News At UNC Football Practice

News from several ACC programs centers on injuries and eligibility. UNC faces academic ineligibility for tackle Ben Gallagher and knee surgery for sophomore halfback Wally Dunham, likely sidelining him for the season. Clemson reports returns from injuries for Rodney Rogers Ron Crosley, with Tommy Gue expected back.

Wally Dunham UNC Clemson Rodney Rogers Ron Crosley Tommy Gue Frank Howard Lou Fogle Elmo Lam Harry Pavilack Bill McGuirt South Carolina Marvin Bass Costen John Caskey Ken Lester Wake Forest Bill Hildebrand Duke Blue Devils North Carolina State Bill Sullivan Bert Wilder Virginia Bill Elias Stan Fischer Gary Cuozzo Maryland Tom Nugent

Hutchinson Warns Reds May Be Pressing In Pennant Race

Cincinnati manager Fred Hutchinson warned the Reds are too eager to win the pennant as they hold a one game edge over the Dodgers. He cited a .500 stretch since Aug 16, Frank Robinson slumping with five hits in 27 at bats, and recent cliffhanger games. Hutchinson plans Jimmy O'Toole to start tonight against the St. Louis Cardinals.

Cincinnati, Ohio Cincinnati Reds Fred Hutchinson Reds Los Angeles Dodgers Dodgers Hutchinson St. Louis Cardinals Cards Busch Stadium Frank Robinson Cincinnati Jimmy O’toole O'Toole

Six Birdies And an Eagle For Dave Hill

Dave Hill posted an 8 under par 63 in the first round of the Denver Open to lead by two strokes at Meadow Hills Golf Course. Bob Rosburg and Rod Funset followed with 65 and 66 as a cluster of players chased the 24 year old.

Denver Dave Hill Jackson Mich Meadow Hills Hill Bob Rosburg Portland Ore Rod Funset al Balding Don Fairfield Bill Collins Frank Boynton Doug Sanders George Bayer Gordon Jones Jon Gustin Charles Sifford Butch Baird

Winchester Committee to Elect Officers at Hotel Meeting

The Winchester Committee on Employment of the Physically Handicapped will elect officers at a 3 p.m. meeting next Wednesday at the George Washington Hotel. A discussion will cover the Handicap Shop, the October Handicapped Week, and local employment challenges.

Local Committee On Handicapped Winchester Committee On George Washington Hotel

Napkin etiquette at table and social naming tips

A dinner guest should unfold the napkin only halfway and place it on the lap once the hostess begins. In social correspondence, distinguish a wife and widowed mother by appending Sr. after the mother's name Mrs Howard F Shields Sr.

Howard F. Shields

Mantle and Maris Could Lead Off For Extra Bats

In a possible historic shift by midweek the Yankees may place Mantle in centerfield as leadoff and Maris bat second. If New York clinches the pennant soon manager Houk could keep the top two spots in place to maximize on-base and power. The lineup includes Elston Howard Yogi Berra Bill Skowron Bobby Richardson and strong top pitching with Ford and Terry.

Washington Pittsburgh Chicago Cubs Maris Dick Stigman Mantle Yanks Indians Tito Brancona Ralph Terry Yankee New York Detroit Yankees Tigers Boston Frank Lary Norm Cash Frank Malzone Red Sox Chuck Schilling Bill Monbouquette Baltimore Carl Bouldin Milt Pappas Ph Houk Elston Howard Yogi Berra Bill Skowron Bobby Richardson Houk Whitey Ford

Steelers Meet Bears Tonight

The American League opens its second season with exhibition games. Dallas seeks revenge after a Texans-San Diego test, with San Diego beating Houston 31-10 last week. Houston, defending champion, meets Oakland Friday night. New York faces Boston in Boston as Denver hosts Buffalo Sunday.

Associated Press American Football League Dallas Texans San Diego Houston Oakland New York Boston

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