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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 23, 1969

Page

9

Colonels Open 1969 Season with Loudoun County Game

The Colonels boast a 1-0 record entering Saturday’s 11 a.m. matchup with Loudoun County. Players listed include Bobby Allanson Scott Luttrell Keith Trenary David Rinker Roger Zimmerman Steve Willis Randy DeHaven Mark Grim and Timmy Ritter with Star Photo credit to Mary Helen Massie.

Bobby Allanson Scott Luttrell Keith Trenary David Rinker Roger Zimmerman Steve Willis Randy DeHaven Mark Grim Timmy Ritter Colonels Loudoun County Mary Helen Massie

Punt Pass and Kick contest slated for October 11 12

The NFL and Ford Motor Co sponsor a 1969 PP&E instructional book and youth football skills event for boys eight to 13. Elimination rounds run October 11 and 12 with six competition levels culminating at the NFL Playoff Bowl in Miami. Local sponsors are Winchester Jaycees and Lamar Sloan Ford.

National Football League Ford Division Ford Motor Company Pete Rozelle Don Shula Baltimore Colts NFL Dori Meredith Dallas Cowboys Billy Lothridge Atlanta Falcons Mike Clark Pp&e Los Angeles Rams George Allen Miami Winchester Jaycees Lamar Sloan Ford Valley Avenue

Weld Chevrolet Tops Hagerstown Modifieds for Third Win

Kenny Weld of Thomasville Pennsylvania won the Old German Trophy Race for supermodifieds at Hagerstown Raceway. The 25 lap main event finished in 9 minutes 30.8 seconds with Weld leading from lap 17 to the end. Buddy Armel finished second and Ray Tilley third as 51 semi late and late models and 36 supers competed.

Hagerstown Kenny Weld Thomasville Hagerstown Raceway Weld Chevrolet Power Don Rice Ford Elmer Ruby Ruby Buddy Armel Armel Ray Tilley Bobby Allen Mitch Smith Tommy Spriggle Buddy Cochran Hal Browning Bobby Adamson Smith Cochran Tilley Spriggle Browning Milt Miller Irvin King Rick Schmelgan Donnie Warner Miller Ford Dennis

Compu-Tout Fails To Deliver At Shenandoah Downs Race Night

Charles Town West Virginia Special Compu-Tout the electronic brain debuted to challenge human winners but lasted only two races before computer troubles sidelined it. Winners paid $27.20 $12.20 $56.80 and $85, with a Daily Double return of $269 as designers planned to resume tonight.

Charles Town W. Va Shenandoah Downs Lady Clay Miss Trojan Plain Harrison Conjure Man CompuTour John Perkins Compu-Tout

Major League Standings and Schedule Update

National League East standings show New York leading with 94 wins and 61 losses. The table lists teams Chicago Pittsburgh St Louis Philadelphia Montreal San Francisco Atlanta Cincinnati Los Angeles Houston San Diego with varying records. Monday results include New York defeating St Louis 3 1 and Atlanta besting Houston 5 3.

L. Pet. G.B New York Chicago Pittsburgh St. Louis Vive Philaphia Montreal San Fran Atlanta Wey Peces Cincinnati Los Angeles Houston San Diego Atlanta San Francisco Gibson McAndrew Philadelphia Jackson Veale Stoneman Holtzman Osteen Foster Arrigo Fisher Stone Ray Angeles

Area Sports Schedule Highlights Local Week

A dense list of upcoming events across multiple codes. Shenandoah Downs horse racing details and daily high school prep games dominate, with college and pro matchups sprinkled through the week in Frederick County and surrounding areas.

Shenandoah Downs Handley James Wood Frederick County Junior High Capon Bridge Frederick County Clarke County Robert E. Ayler Randolph Macon Episcopal High James Monroe Winchester Speedway George Mason Keyser Bruce Musselman Broad Run Smithsburg Greencastle Boonesboro Hancock Loudoun Valley Warren County Loudoun County Washington and Lee North Carolina State Maryland Western Maryland Bridgewater Hampden-Sydney Sewanee Richmond VMI Emory and Henry Carson-Newman Shepherd Towson Chowan Potomac State Va. Tech Wake Forest William and Mary Temple Duke Virginia West Virginia Tulane

Mays Hits 600th Home Run To Put Giants Ahead

Willie Mays becomes the second major leaguer to reach 600 homers as a pinch hitter in San Diego. The blast, estimated at 390 feet, gives the Giants a 4-2 win and keeps them a half game ahead in the NL West race. Mays receives a $12,500 sports car and stock per foot of distance.

SAN Diego Willie Mays San Francisco Mays Giants Atlanta Frank Torre Milwaukee Adirondack Bat Co Willie Homer Chicago Randy Hundley Babe Ruth Henry Aaron

Tribute to a Dog and Horse Races Mixed Amid Reflections

The piece intertwines a senator's dog tribute with a horse racing recap and commentary on canine loyalty. It notes race results for Lady Clay and Miss Trojan along with exacta and double bets and ends with musings on dog intelligence and affection. Named entities include Senator West, Lady Clay, Miss Trojan, Roman Payette, Dusty Brick, C'est Finis, Calvary Cross, Mare's Syndrome, Canadian Tudor.

Whitworth Narrowly Trails Mann in LPGA Money List

Kathy Whitworth finished a playoff loss at Alamo California to Donna Caponi in the Lincoln-Mercury Women's Open while closing to within 64 dollars of Carol Mann for the lead on the LPGA money list. Whitworth earned 2300 dollars that day and boosted her season total to 41701. Mann earned 1375 dollars for a fourth place tie and increased her total to 41765.

Cincinnati Kathy Whitworth Alamo Calif Donna Ca‘poni Carol Mann LPGA Miss Whitworth Miss Mann

Shenandoah Downs Enters 1970 ABC Knoxville Tournament

The 1970 ABC tournament in Knoxville Tennessee will run with entries from Shenandoah Downs. Officials confirm field details and schedule alignment for the event.

ABC Knoxville Tenn

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