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Newspaper

Atlantic News Telegraph

Location

Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1964

Page

3

Wagner's hot streak fuels Indians win over White Sox

Wagner led Cleveland to a 3-0 win as the outfielder belted homer number seven, added a single and scored twice, boosting his average to .309 and RBI to 40. He cites salary-spurring form after being traded from the Angels, while Boston’s Dick Stuart homered for the seventh time in nine games.

Associated Press Leon Wagner Los Angeles Angels Cleveland Indians Angels Wagner Indians East Cleveland Chicago White Sox Jack Kralick Los Angeles Dodger Stadium Barry Latman Joe Adcock RBI Boston Dick Stuart Red Sox Wally Bunker Baltimore Kansas City Dick Stigman Minnesota New York Yankees Pittsburgh

Major League Leaders Compiled From 1964 Season Figures

The list highlights top performers by category across multiple teams. Notable names include Williams of Chicago with a .414 batting average in 75 at bats and Clemente of Pittsburgh with .374, Mays of San Francisco leading runs with 42 and RBIs with 43, and Koufax of Los Angeles striking out 69. Other leaders include Oliva and Hinton in batting, Rollins and Rollins in doubles, Killebrew and Colavito in home runs, Aparicio in steals, and Bunker among pitchers with five decisions.

Williams Chicago Clemente Pittsburgh Mays San Francisco Allen Philadelphia Boyer St. Louis Santo Callison Howard Los Angeles Wills Harper Cincinnati Oliva Minnesota Hinton Washington Rollins Bressoud Boston Mathews Kansas City Allison McAuliffe Detroit Green Fregosi Versalles Killebrew Colavito Aparicio Baltimore Weis Davalilo Cleveland Bunker Kralick Ford New York Radatz Wickersham

Len Boyer Eyes Big League Run After Alba High Comeback

Len Boyer the seventh Boyer brother aims for the majors within two to three years and college later. The 18 year old Alba Missouri graduate worked out with the Cardinals Yankees Orioles and the A’s in Kansas City as scouts monitor his progress. His high school batting average was 320 and he plays third base and shortstop with professional potential.

Kansas City Len Boyer Boyer Brothers Alba Cardinals St. Louis A's New York Yankees Baltimore Orioles Ken Boyer St Louis Clete Boyer Ken Yankees Len Yanks Clete Orioles Boyer Boyer Boys Cloyd Wayne Lynns Walker Ron New York Shelby N.C Lynn

English Derby Favorite Santa Claus Hides From Doping Fears

Santa Claus the 52 favorite for the Epsom Derby arrives from Ireland with trainer Mick Rogers and a vigilant crew to guard against doping. Officials note recent doping scandals at English tracks.

Santa Claus Mick Rogers Britain Legal Bookies Epsom Rogers

Indians Beat White Sox Behind Kealick Solid Shutout

Jack Kealick limited the American League leading Chicago White Sox to four hits to raise his record to 51 as Leon Wagner homered and had a run scoring single in Cleveland's victory.

Associated Press Jack Kealick Indians Chicago White Sox Leon Wagner Cleveland

Buster Wins Olympic Trials Heavyweight Final in Detroit

Buster from Grand Rapids defeats Prager of Philadelphia by knockout to seize the heavyweight title and earn a trip to Tokyo. The bout featured a 295 pound champion delivering decisive blows after Prager had won his previous six bouts by knockout.

U. S Bus. Ve Sue Grand Rapids Mich Jowilus Tokyo Buster Toe Prager Philadelphia

Major Rain Delays Schedule Changes For Today

The day’s only game slate features St Louis at Chicago and Houston at New York in New York, with Cincinnati at Milwaukee and San Francisco at Pittsburgh also listed. Wednesday’s games include Houston at New York and Cincinnati at Milwaukee.

St. Louis Chicago Houston New York Cincinnati Milwaukee San Francisco Pittsburgh Pet G.B. Ww. L. Phila Phia San France Los Angeles Helen Hem

Early MLB Standings and Monday Scores

American League standings show Chicago leading with 24 wins and Baltimore 28 at 15 losses. Mondays results include Cleveland shutting out Chicago 3 0 and Baltimore defeating Kansas City 8 4 with other games Minnesota 2 New York 1 and Boston 4 Los Angeles 3.

W. L. Pet. G.B Chicago Baltimore Cleveland Minnesota New York Boston Detroit Washington Kansas City Los Angeles

Baugh Promoted To Oilers Head Coach In Surprise Move

Sammy Baugh ended weeks of anticipation as he replaces Frank Ivy as head coach and general manager of the Houston Oilers. Ivy, fired Monday, had hired Baugh as offensive assistant, and owner Bud Adams cited fan opinion and timing as factors. Lou Rymkus, former Oilers coach, could return as line coach amid the shakeup.

Houston Sammy Baugh Houston Oilers Frank Pop) Ivy Baugh Ivy Pop Bud) Adams Lou Rymkus Oiler Rymkus Oilers Notre Dame

Odum Signs with Kansas City A's for 75000 Bonus

Johnny Lee Odum a 19 year old Macon Georgia pitcher sought by 19 major league clubs signed with the Kansas City Athletics for a 75000 bonus. In four seasons at the school he won 42 and lost 2 with eight no hit games guiding his team to back to back state titles.

Kansas City Johnny Lee Odum Macon, Ga Kansas City Athletics Odum

Bowling doubles derby standings tighten at Hawkeye Bowl

Bill Petersen of Corning and Willie Wernimont of Cumberland moved into second in the men's doubles at the eighth annual doubles derby when Don Beggs of Clearfield and Jake Larsen of Sharpsburg still led with 1,373 pins while Petersen and Wernimont trailed with 1,328.

Bill Petersen Corning Willie Wernimont Cumberland Hawkeye Bowl Don Beggs Clearfield Jake Larsen Sharpsburg Petersen Wernimont

Local Readers List Named Contacts and Clerks

Readable lists show names for multiple towns and roles. A call to The News Telegraph office will provide service.

News Telegraph Office

Vikings seek new general manager as Rose is re signed

Minnesota Vikings coach Norm Van Brocklin says he will not take on both coaching and general manager duties. Bert E. Rose Jr., the club's GM since 1960, has signed a new contract after months of speculation his deal would not be renewed when it expired May 1.

ST. Paul - Minneapolis Minnesota Vikings Norm van Brocklin Bert E. Rose Jr Vikings

Yastrzemski Injures Knee Sliding Into Base

Boston star Carl Yastrzemski suffered a likely minor knee injury after spiking himself sliding into second base Monday night. Angel team physician Dr. Robert Woods indicated the cut could need five or six stitches and the slugger was taken to a hospital in Ingiewood for treatment.

Los Angeles Carl Yastrzemski Boston Robert Woods Angel Yastrzemski Ingiewood

Bowling standings and leads in late tournament games

The report lists runners up and standings in a bowling tournament. Ron Anderson and Glen Wolford are third with 1,281. Tom Maguire and others in the field posted 1,268. In mixed doubles, Hazel Riley and Jim Herman pace Council Bluffs with 1,246. Anita and Web Knause follow at 1,232, Lorraine and Denny King at 1,221, and Lorraine King with Dick Collins at 1,203.

Ron Anderson Atlantic Glen Wolford Massena Anderson Tom Maguire Extra Hazel Riley Jim Herman Council Bluffs Anita Web Knause Lorraine Denny King Spencer Lorraine King Dick Collins Des Moines

Village Social Notes Highlight Daughertys and Family Visits

Cumberland notes show Mr. and Mrs. Daryl Daugherty visiting Grace Daugherty in Cumberland. Charles Nichols and two children visit with James and Mrs. Nichols. Pastor Ed Woltzen hosts Joan Woltzen and Marvin Smith. Ray Denham's family visit Denver relatives. Walter Tibben Jr. leaves for Philadelphia to work with Zafero studios. first assignment for Saks Fifth Ave. Gladys Herrick visits Winterset and Bridgewater. Mrs. Douglas Coombs mentioned.

Canistata S. D Marvin Smith Ne- Dptate Ray Denham Wilbur South Wayne Herbert W. R. Robinson John Greybull Wyo Robinson Herbert Walter Tibben, Jr Philadelphia Zafero Studios Fred Henderson Saks

Memorial day travels and funeral services reported

Mrs Hilyard returned to San Francisco after the sickness and death of her father Walter Hilyard. Dr and Mrs Frank Pop spent memorial day in Prague Nebraska visiting their son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Don Maas. Mr and Mrs Matthew Wilson and Stacy Wilson of Ashland Kansas returned home after funeral services for Walter Hilyard.

Walter Hilyard San Francisco Calif Frank Pop Prague Nebru Don Maas Mathew Wilson Stacy Wilson Ashland Kan

Senior MYF Officers Installed at Local Church

Grant-Mr and Mrs Joe Majors and Ronnie Cozad were out of state guests of Helen Blackburn Saturday. Rev Carl B Rayburn installed the Senior MYF officers including Linda Taylor president Kenneth DeKay vice president David Gustin secretary Janet Miner treasurer Deloris Lockhart representative. Mr and Mrs Earl Spiker are counselors. Janice Long and Lorna Embree left Monday for Camp Wesley Woods near Indianola for a week.

Camp Wesley Woods Indianola

Reds Criticize U.S. Conference Over Vietnam War Plans

Red China accused the United States and its allies of planning aggressive actions in Southeast Asia. Radio Peking claimed U S troops and Thai forces await invasion of Laos and that bombing Laotian cities is planned.

Tokyo Red China Honolulu Confrence South Viet Nam Radio Peking United States Thailand Laos

Predatory Diets Center on Small Rodents for Prehistoric Beasts

The dominant feeding pattern of early predatory animals relies on rodents such as rats and mice, along with gophers and other small mammals. This diet shows a narrow prey focus shaping their ecological role and evolutionary path.

Incomplete OCR Summary From Historical Page

Fragmentary text from a historical newspaper page shows unclear sequence of words and figures. Key names and events are not identifiable, leaving only scattered tokens such as numbers and fragmented terms.

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