Hoover Wins Destruction Derby at Waynesboro
Hoover of Falls Church won the Destruction Derby at East Side Speedway in Waynesboro earning 350 dollars. The event drew about 1 000 fans and featured over 60 demolished autos with Buck Harris of Stuarts Draft failing at the fence while Hoover survived as the last moving car. The final prize pool split among six other drivers. Drag races and stock car awards followed, with Clyde Stringfellow and Jim Ed Morris among top finishers and Dice Hammer setting a 148 mph record with an ET of 10.2 in the modified eliminator.
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Waynesboro
Bob Hoover
Falls Church
East- Side Speedway
Hoover
Fate
Buck Harris
Harris
Frankie Alpin
Staunton
Danny Neff
Verona
Ducky
Leon Miller
Norman Lam
Elkton
Dice Hammer
Bill Drake
Charlottesville
Boxing Results From Across The Globe And U S Venues
The Associated Press reports several heavyweights and light heavies scoring points in various cities. Jose Menno of Argentina defeated Carl Gizzi of Wales on points in London. Bob Case of New York beat Clyde Taylor in Walpole Massachusetts. Jerry Pellegrini of St Bernard Louisiana outpointed Joey Durelle of Quebec. Freddie Little of Las Vegas outpointed Johnnie Gumbs of the West Indies.
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Associated Press
London
Jose Menno
Argentina
Carl Gizzi
Wales
Walpole
Mass
Bob Caseside
New York
Clyde Taylor
New Orleans
Jerry Pellegrini
St. Bernard
Joey Durelle
Three Rivers
Que
Las Vegas
Nev
Freddie Little
Johnnie Gumbs
West Indies
Dodgers Surge in Tight Win as Fairly Delivers Big Debut
Ron Fairly homered twice and added two singles in a 6-3 Dodgers win over the Cardinals as John Briggs drove in the decisive run in the 11th inning for the Phillies against Pittsburgh. Pirates, eyeing last six games, face a tight race to catch Los Angeles.
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Associated Press
Ron Fairly
John Briggs
Connie Mack Stadium
Pitts
Burgh
Pittsburgh Pirates
Dodgers
Pirates
Dodger
Briggs
Phillies
San Francisco
Atlanta
New York
Cincinnati
Detroit
California
Boston
Washington
Juan Marichal
Felipe Alou
Giants
Willie McCovey
Tom Haller
Denny McLain
Gates Brown
McLain
Mickey Stanley
Stanley
Darrell Brandon
Dalton Jones
Los Angeles
Scord
St. Louis
Spartans Still No. 1 as Irish Rise in AP Poll
Notre Dame climbs from eighth to fourth after beating Purdue 26-14 as Michigan State holds top position with 367 points and 22 first place votes. UCLA follows with 332, Alabama slides to third, and USC, Nebraska, Arkansas round out the top seven in the week’s college football AP rankings.
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Associated Press
Notre Dame
Irish
Purdue
Michigan State
UCLA
Spartans
Penn State
Bruins
Syracuse
Alabama
Crimson Tide
Louisiana
Trojans
Wisconsin
Nebraska
Utah State
Arkansas
Tulsa
Michigan
California
Georgia Tech
Tennessee
Baylor
Vanderbilt
Auburn
Colorado
Michigan St
RTFLE TALK By HARRY STEBBINS
A profile of a young physicist on vacation at a farm who becomes curious about guns. He observes his wife shoot accurately then tries a .220 Swift at 100 yards, noting his awkward stance, steadying instinct, and a five shot group near 1 1/4 inches while aiming for tighter 3/4 inch precision.
Gary Smith Named Racing Secretary at Charles Town
Charles Town W Va Charles Funk announces C Gary Smith appointed racing secretary and handicapper for 66 night autumn meeting running Oct 3 through Dec 26 He is a former Shenandoah Downs racing secretary and will replace J Melvin Mackin Smith a Cumberland Md native is one of the youngest in the field and has worked at multiple tracks including Bowie Laurel Pimlico and Shenandoah Downs. He is a Navy veteran and resides in Charles Town with wife Carroll and daughters Sherrill and Leslie.
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Charles Town
W. Va
Charles Funk
Gary Smith
Funk
Shenandoah Downs
Smith
J. Melvin Mackin
Maryland
Cumberland, Md
American Racing Front
Fairgo
Cumberland
Bowie
Laurel
Pimlico
Tropical Park
Green Mountain
Hagerstown
Jockey Club
School For Officials
New York
United States Navy
Potomac State College
University of Maryland At
College Park
Carroll
Sherrill
Leslie
Charles Town Race Course Opens Autumn Thoroughbred Meet
The clubhouse and grandstand at Charles Town Race Course will be glass enclosed and climate controlled for a 66 night autumn race meeting opening Monday October 3 and ending December 26. Thermostatically controlled 68 degree temps ensure comfort for patrons despite outside chill.
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Charles Town
W. Va
Charles Town Race Course
Touch Football Thrill in Winchester Frederic County League
Free Tuesday and Thursday games feature Lamar Sloan Ford versus Commercial and Savings Bank at 7 p.m. and 4.V. Arthur Insurance versus Evening Star at 8:30 p.m. at Bodie Grim Field. Five downs with one first down possible requires crossing midfield for the gain.
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Winchester-Frederick County
Lamar Sloan Ford
the Commercial and Savings Bank
Arthur Insurance
Evening Star
Bodie Grim Field
Foley Returns to Martinsburg in Fort Hill Victory
Floyd Foley, former Martinsburg High head coach, now lines coach for Fort Hill, directed the Sentinels to a 22-20 win over Martinsburg. The rally began after a late block on a punt, leading to the winning rushing TD in the final 32 seconds. Allegany sits 3-0 and Fort Hill 2-1, setting up a potential Thanksgiving clash.
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Foley
Martinsburg
Floyd Foley
Martinsburg High
Fort Hill
Sentinels
Bulldogs
Red Raiders
Cumberland Grid
Allegany
Randolph-Macon Coach Ted Keller Leads 28-0 Win Over W and L
Winchester native Ted Keller coaching Randolph-Macon College saw the Jackets roll to a 28-0 victory over Washington and Lee. The team, defending Mason-Dixon Conference champions, features many veterans from last year and eyes a Nov. 5MD clash at James Wood Stadium in Winchester against Shepherd.
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Ted
Ted Keller
Winchester
Randolph-Macon College
Jackets
Washington and Lee
Mason-Dixon
RMC
Shepherd
James Wood Stadium
Marks Secures Starter Role at VMI Frosh Fullback
Chuck Marks, Evening Star Player of the Year, wins first string fullback for the VMI Frosh. He starred in VMI’s opening day win over Fork Union and also plays “monster” for the Rats defensive platoon.
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Marks
Chuck Marks
Evening Star
VMI Frosh
VMI
Fork Union
Chuck
Monster
Rats
A Vote for Otto Graham at Redskins helm
A vote of confidence for Otto Graham despite injuries and team issues at Washington. Critics claim he dismissed Pres Carpenter for training violations and cut John Palack after a retirement gag, then lost Joe Rutgens to injuries, signaling tough times ahead yet optimism for better days if breaks improve.
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Otto Graham
Redskins
Otto
Washington
Pres Carpenter
John Palack
Joe Rutgens
Handley star Phil Newcome returns from Army tour
Former All-State cager Phil Newcome arrives home from a tour in Viet Nam. He says it feels great to be home and has faith in his countrymen after serving abroad. The community welcomes him back warmly.
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Phil Newcome
Handley
Viet Nam
Phil
Wildcats Shine In Win Over Handley
Warren County coach Sweeney Shifflett praised his team as they defeated Handley in a Saturday game. He warned about Friday’s crucial District 10 matchup at Luray and stressed the need to stay focused to contend for the coveted 10 flag.
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Warren County
Wildcats
Handley
Sweeney Shifflett
Sweeney
Luray
Luary Bulldogs
Turner Ashby
Montevideo
Punt Pass and Kick Clinic Set for Handley James Wood Boys
Football players from Handley and James Wood lead a free clinic on Oct 1 at James Wood Athletic Field to prepare boys for the Punt Pass Kick event on Oct 8. Dr Gordon, competition director, explains rules demonstrations and coaching for ages up to 13 and registration ends Oct 7.
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Handley
James Wood
James Wood Athletic Field
Gordon
Winchester
Gary Collins
Cleveland Browns
Rudy Bukich
Chicago Bears
Fred Cox
Minnesota Vikings
NFL
Ford Dealers of America
National Football League
Lamar Sloan Ford
Winchester Jaycees
Handley School
Alabama signs six high school swimmers for grant aid
Six swimmers signed grants in aid with the University of Alabama. They include Greg Wolke of Montgomery Bobby Yapn of Louisville Mike Bock of Memphis Jon McMillan of Fort Lauderdale Fla Mike Lyons and Jim LaMontaghe from Hialeah Fla per coach John Foster.
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Tuscaloosa
Ala
University of Alabama
John Foster
Greg Wolke
Montgomery
Bobby Yapn
Louisville, Ky
Mike Bock
Memphis
Jon McMillan
Fort Lauderdale
Fila
Mike Lyons
Jim LaMontaghe
Hialeah
Fla
Charles Town Opening Preparations Under Elwood Heironimus
Assistant racing secretary El wood Heironimus opened offices at Charles Town Race Course to prepare for a meet running from October 3 through December 26. Heironimus also serves similarly at Shenandoah Downs Race Course.
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Charles Town
W. Va
Elwood
Heironimus
Charles Town Race Course
Shenantdoah Downs
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