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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 18, 1961

Page

9

Baseball Scores and Standings From Tuesday's Games

Detroit 91 59 .607 10% Baltimore 88 63 .583 14 Chicks 82 70 539 20% Cues Boston 73 79 .480 29% Minnesota 66 83 443 35 Sauna 66 84 .440 35% Washington Kansas City 55 369 46 Siedag's Ries New York & Detroit 4 (12 in nings) Boston 1 Baltimore 0 Chicago e4 Los Angeles 13 ( game 10 innings) Minnesota Detroit 10 New York 4 Baltimore 5 Boston 4 Los Angeles 11 Chicago Cleveland 2 Ithnenen 4 of Washington 3 Kansas City 0 Tuesday's Games Los Angeles at Detroit New York at Baltimore (2) (twi light) Kansas City at Cleveland (2) (twi-night) Minnesota at Washington (N)

Detroit Baltimore Chicks Boston Minnesota Sauna Washington Kansas City Siedag’s Ries New York Chicago Los Angeles Cleveland Ithnenen

Baseball scores and schedule from Sunday to Tuesday

Sunday results include Philadelphia 4 Cincinnati 0 and Los Angeles 4 Milwaukee 3 in 11 innings. San Francisco 8 at 2 St. Louis 3 Pittsburgh 0. Saturday results list Cincinnati 3 Philadelphia 2 Los Angeles 8 Milwaukee 8 in 11. San Francisco 4 Chicago 3. St. Louis 6 Pittsburgh 3. Today’s games show St Louis at Pittsburgh Chicago at Los Angeles Milwaukee at San Francisco. Tuesday’s schedule includes Milwaukee at San Francisco Philadelphia at St Louis Pittsburgh at Cincinnati Chicago at Los Angeles.

Philadelphia Cincinnati Los Angeles Milwaukee San Francisco St. Louis Pittsburgh Chicago Pet G.B Kiladelphia

Tech and Richmond Tie Lead With Openers in SC

Virginia Tech and Richmond share the early Southern Conference lead after Tech’s 20-6 win over William and Mary and Richmond’s 35-26 triumph over West Virginia. Other openers saw Furman crush Presbyterian 27-6, Davidson edge Catawba 21-15, and The Citadel lose 40-0 to Memphis State.

Virginia Tech Jerry Claiborne Tech Richmond West Virginia W&m Terry Strock Warren Price Buddy Perry Freddie Colvard Mountaineers John Traynham Ken Reeder Stinson Jones Dick Drummond George Washington Colonials Florida State Furman Presbyterian Davidson Catawba Citadel Memphis State

Nicklaus Declines Pro Career After Amateur Triumph

Nicklaus, 21, clinched his second U S amateur title at Pebble Beach by beating Dudley Wysong 8 and 6 after 36 holes. He plans to play in the Open, Masters, Ring tournament, and British Open next year, saying he has no intention of turning pro.

Pebble Beach Calif Jack Nicklaus United States Nicklaus Ohio State Dudley Wysong McKinney Texas Jack Wysong Eddie Duine San Jose PGA Arnold Palmer Dunne Palmer Joe Dey U.S. Golf Association Bobby Jones Lawson Little

Message blooms on lawn at Cheektowaga church

Flowers arranged on the Cleveland Drive United Presbyterian Church lawn spell out the message God Gave His Son. Designer Howard Dalton calls it a missionary effort, noting it aims to reach people who may not have time for church.

Cheektowaga N. Y Cleveland Drive United Presbyterian Church Howard Dalton

Major League Leaders in Batting, Runs, and More

Lists top performers across American and National Leagues with leaders in batting averages, runs, RBIs, hits, doubles, triples, home runs, steals, and pitching decisions. Highlights include Maris and Mantle for NY, Kaline and Cash for Detroit, Cepeda and Mays for SF, and Koufax and Ford for power and pitching.

Cash Detroit Howard New York Piersall Cleveland Mantle Maris Colavito Kaline Kubek Jes — Wood Lumpe Kansas City Keough Washington Aparicio Chica Howser Ford Terry Pascual Iota

Local Little League Football Weekend Surges in Attendance

In Friday action at James Wood the Colts beat the Rams 12 to 0 while Saturday the Redskins defeated the Colts 13 to 0 at Handley in a solo game. Over 400 fans attended the Saturday game with up to 2 000 at the varsity match, as teams set standings after round robin play. Next Saturday the Redskins meet the Colts at 12 30 on the Judges field and the Rams face the Eagles at 10 am at James Wood with the Colonels away at Luray.

Colts Rams James Wood Jw-Elkton Redskins Saturda Handley Ae Cottage Ge Nce Ney Mangese Theams Eagles Colonels Luray

Big Strike and Hurricane Deal Hit US Business

A major strike at General Motors plus Hurricane Carla disrupted production across the auto industry. 257,000 GM workers walked out, 94 plants halted, car output plunging to about 62,000 in a week. The hurricane caused up to 300 million dollars in damage and affected refining and petrochemical sites in East Texas.

General Motors Corp Texas Louisiana Gulf General Motors United Auto Workers Union Cee Chry UAW Federal Reserve Board Commerce Department Ford Motor Co Philco Co Philco New York Stock Exchange Exchange General Electric Co

Maris Needs 2 To Tie Ruth In Three Games

Roger Maris has 58 home runs and needs two more in three games to tie Babe Ruth's 60 set in 1927. He hit the 58th in Detroit as the Yankees beat the Tigers 6-4, moving one win ahead of Ruth’s pace and inching toward the pennant.

Roger Maris Babe Ruth Maris Tony Kubek Detroit New York Yankee Tigers Yanks Ford Frick Ruth Baltimore Moose Skowron Terry Fox Bill Monbouquette Boston Jim Pagliaroni Lew Krausse Kansas City Washi Minnesota Cleveland Camilo Pascual al Schroll Ray Moore Joe Altobelli Jim Perry Chicago Los Angeles Angels al Smith Frank Baumann Billy Goodman Philadelphia Cincinnati Art Mahaffey Frank Sullivan Los Angeles

Killer Whale Attacks 100-Foot Blue Whale, Experts Say

A 30 foot killer whale, a carnivorous predator of Antarctic seas, is noted for attacking blue whales that can reach 100 feet in length and weigh about 150 tons.

Antarctic

Beagle Club Field Trial Winners at Shade’s Park

Apple Valley Beagle Club sanctioned field trails at Shade’s Park near Winchester. In the 13 inch class first was Spicer’s Queen, second Track Down Pokey, third Dee Moore Ginger, fourth Cap Maid Blondie, fifth Jolly Bee. In the 15 inch class first Willy, second Big E, third Wink, fourth Buck, fifth Terry. Lunches were served by Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Thornton of Winchester.

Apple Valley Beagle Club Shade’s Park Winchester W. D. Blankenship White Post Harry P. Rinker Middletown Spicer Queen W. D. Spicer Pokey N. F. Bradford Great Falls Dee Moore Ginger Daniel M. Moore Falmouth Cap Maid Blondie Mr. Carper Hagerstown Jolly Bee Bowie Young Front Royal B. L. Young Willy E. Waters Falls Church Big E H. P. Rinker Wink Mr. Riner Buck R. J. Kelly Round Hill Fifth Terry Mr. Kel

Front Royal Livestock Market Weekly Prices Report

Hog prices ranged from 11.25 to 18.80 for sows and gilts, veal topped at 28.00, sheep and lambs with prime to 20.60, slaughter cattle showing heifers 22.50 to 23.50 and cows 15.50 to 16.90, stock feeder cattle with yearlings up to 25.00 for choice and 23.00 to 24.00 for good.

Virginia Farm Hid Founding Documents Hidden After Siege

During the War of 1812 British forces captured Washington and two copies of the Declaration of Independence the Constitution and the Bill of Rights were sewn into linen bags and buried on a Virginia farm for safekeeping.

Washington Virginia

Virginia Livestock Grading Group Submits Report

The Virginia Livestock Grading Group presented to Gov. Almond findings on grading standards for lambs calves and hogs. It notes potential shifts by the federal agency and urges prompt farmer notification to adjust plans.

Richmond J. Lindsay Almond Jr Federal Virginia Polytechnic Institute Department of Agriculture Harry C. Stuart Elk Garden General Assembly Department of Agriculture and Immigration Virginia Kentucky West Virginia North Carolina Tennessee Smithfield Smithfield No. 1

Scout Troops Sign Up for Community Chest Parade

Six Winchester troops and a Berryville troop sign for the Community Chest Red Feather parade on September 28 at 8 p.m. with sponsors and scoutmasters named for each unit plus three Cub Scout packs also registering.

Community Chest Winchester Berryville Grace Lutheran Church Lewis A. Clewell McFadden First Presbyterian Church Orville G. Wine Braddock St. Methodist Church Donald D. Anderson, Jr Market St. Methodist Church Paul M. Chamberlin First Baptist Church Ter Valley Council Knights of Columbus Pascal Haas W. E. Jackson, Jr William H. Peffer W. E. Paulette Cornelius Conley

Opequon Saddle Club Plans Final Show

The Opequon Saddle Club schedules its final horse show of the season for Sept. 24 at 2 p.m. DST at New Frontier Park near Stephens City Route 277. Competitors in pony and horse divisions accrue points over the summer to determine top riders.

Opequon Saddle Club New Frontier Park Stephens City Ah Trent

Midcontinent refiners cut gasoline prices further

Midcontinent refiners, in their fourth price cut in two months, reduced gasoline by half a cent per gallon. The move underscores ongoing pressure on motor fuels as marketers adjust between refiners and retailers.

Also Mentioned on This Page

THE Associated Press American League Va. Tech ED Young Shenandoah Riverton North Fork South Fork Clemente Pinson Mays San Robinson Cepeda Aaron Altman Boyer Wills Padres Miller Koufax Williams Jack Hand Beagle Club C. W. Thornton Front Royal Livestock Market Stuart John H. Temple Petersburg Dels Matt G. Anderson Oilville Charles D. Price Stanley R. Maclin Smith Kenbridge Parke C. Brinkley George W. Litton Department of Animal Husbandry Stuart M. Perry Berryville, Va Footers Cleaners Drug Fair W. Amherst S. Loudoun St Tevessvee Lawrence C. Hollis E. Piccadill SEARS N. Londoun SCOTT Miller’s N. Loudoun St
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