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Newspaper

Atlantic News Telegraph

Location

Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1961

Page

2

Indians Win On Bubba Phillips Ninth Inning Shot

The Cleveland Indians beat Detroit 5-4 as Bubba Phillips hit a ninth inning home run. Barry Latman pitched 4 2 3 innings of one hit relief for Cleveland to gain a lead in the American League race. Willie Kirkland added a three run homer and Rocky Colavito hit a tying double earlier.

Cleveland Indians Detroit Bubba Phillips Barry Latman New York Cleveland Kansas City Washington Chicago White Sox Boston Los Angeles Angels Ryne Duren Phillips Paul Foytack Willie Kirkland Phil Regan Latman Rocky Colavito Bobby Locke Yankee Roger Maris Mickey Mantle Yankees Maris Ray Herbert Luis Arroyo Senators White Sox Harry Bright Dick Donovan Sox Duren Frank Malzone Red Sox Art Fowler Schilling Vic Wertz Billy Muffett Cards Reds San Francisco Pirates Ed Bailey Bobby Shantz Pittsburgh ElRoy Face Cubs Braves Warren Spahn Moe Thacker Spahn Joe Torre Joe Adcock Ed Mithews Lee Maye Maye

Dodgers Edge Phila and Regain Half-Game Lead

Don Drysdale pitched a four hitter for his first win in a month as the Dodgers beat Philadelphia 3 1 and moved a half game ahead of the Reds in the National League race. Wally Moon hit his 11th homer to break a 1 1 tie in the fourth.

Don Drysdale Los Angeles Dodgers Philadelphia Cincinnati St. Louis Reds San Francisco Pittsburgh Chicago Cubs Milwaukee Wally Moon Dodgers Frank Sullivan Don Demeter

Cut your speed when ice falls you may save a life

Warning issued urging drivers to reduce speed in icy conditions to prevent accidents and save lives. Authorities emphasize cautious driving and slower speeds on winter roads.

Eask

Indians Rise to A L Lead Behind Piersall Romano Temple

Cleveland's push toward the top of the American League is led by hitters Jim Piersall John Romano and Johnny Temple backed by strong pitching from relievers Frank Kunk Mudcat Grant and Wynn Hawkins.

Cleveland Indians Jim Piersall John Romano Johnny Temple Frank Kunk Mudcat Grant Wynn Hawkins Central Press

Negro Athletes Withdraw From Champions Track Meet

The sixth annual Track Meet of Champions in Houston saw 20 Negro entrants withdraw over segregated seating, including two world record holders. Don Bragg set a pole vault meet mark, Earl Young and Cliff Cushman posted records, Dave Styron excelled in sprint events, Dick Crane dominated discus and shot put, and Jerry Dyes claimed two titles.

Houston Tex Don Bragg Earl Young Abilene Christian Cliff Cushman Dave Styron Southern Illinois Dick Crane Jerry Dyes Abilene

Pinch Hit Homer in Ninth Sparks OSU Victory

Oklahoma State baseball rallied in the ninth inning to beat Duke 3-2 as Bill Ketchum hit a pinch homer for the Cowboys. Gentry Pollitte singled and moved to scoring position before Ketchum's decisive blast secured Jim Wixson's 11th win without a loss.

Oklahoma State OMAHA Duke Lynn Feder State Gentry Pollitte Bill Ketchum Jim Wixson Ketchum Wixson

Air car dries baseball diamond for NCAA tourney

Siux City report describes an air car built as a Morningside College physics project repurposed to dry a baseball field to speed the NCAA intercollegiate baseball tourney. The craft rides above water, travels about 40 mph, seats four, and is powered by a 75 horsepower airplane engine with a propeller. It can move in any direction up to 70 degrees, with air currents under the craft reaching roughly 150 mph.

Sioux City Morningside College

Yesterday's Stars In MLB Action Lead By Bubba Phillips

Hitting star Bubba Phillips of the Indians delivered a ninth inning homer to give a 5 4 victory and a 1 1 4 game edge on the Tigers. Pitcher Dick Donovan blanked the White Sox on six hits for a 1 0 extra inning win over the Senators.

Bubba Phillips Indians Tigers Dick Donovan Senators White Sox

Dallas Long Breaks Own Record in Shot Put

Dallas Long of the University of Southern California shattered his own national collegiate shot put record with a 64 feet 7 3/4 inch effort Friday night, highlighting USC's indoor track meet performance.

Los Angeles Dallas Long University of Southern California

Wright Extends Lead In New Rochelle Women’s Round Robin

In New Rochelle New York Kathy Cornelius and Marlene Hagge exchange leads with Mickey Wright gaining a six point margin after three rounds of the Women’s Round Robin Golf Tournament. Wright holds a commanding position atop the leaderboard.

Wright New Rochelle N. Y Marlene Hagge Kathy Cornelius Mickey Wright Miss Wright

Brayton Lutheran Triumphs 4-3 Over United Church of Christ

Brayton Lutheran edged United Church of Christ 4-3 in YMCA church softball after a two-run double by Roy Middaugh in the third inning broke a 3-3 tie. Bernard Anderson scored on a walk and Dick Bjorn, with Anderson's single, provided the decisive runs. Hank Anderson earned the win for Brayton, Ray Miller took the loss, and United's offense included a triple by Butts and a double by Zellmer. Monday’s action has United vs Brayton, with Brayton facing St. Paul’s on Wednesday.

Brayton Lutheran United Church of Christ Sunnyside Diamond Roy Middaugh Brayton United Middaugh Bernard Anderson Dick Bjorn Anderson Richard Hansen Ray Zellmer Melvin Tessman Ray Butts Jerry Arn Arn Butts Ike Harry Hank Anderson Ray Miller St. Paul’s

Omaha Dodgers move up in league standings with wins

Indianapolis swept Denver to climb to second place in the American Association as Houston fell to Dallas-Fort Worth 6-5. Omaha edged Denver 4-3 and then routed the Bears 8-2. Omaha benefited from three unearned runs to beat Louisville 6-5.

Indianapolis Denver American Association Houston Dallas - Fort Worth Indians Bears Omaha Louisville

Denby High Track Gets Olympic Medalist as Coach

Hayes Jones, Olympic bronze medalist and former Eastern Michigan star, coaches Denby High School track for the rest of the season. The article notes Jones is seen with two Denby hurdlers during practice in Detroit.

Denby High Detroit Hayes Jones Jones Eastern Michigan

Creston Cardinals Stop Trojans 8-2 in Hawkeye Eight

Ron Jessen pitched and batted Creston to an 8-2 road win over Atlantic. Jessen hit two homers driving in four runs while Atlantic’s Dan Gipple homered and tripled. Creston scored early, added four in the third, and benefited from Trojan miscues.

Ron Jessen Creston Atlantic Trojans Hawkeye Jessen Panthers Gary Matson Dan Gipple Jim Allman Jack Bennett Allman Bennett Red Oak Corning Trojan Field

Moore Favored In Title Bout At Madison Square Garden

Arch rie Moore, 40, defends the light heavyweight crown against Giulio Rinaldi of Italy in a 15 round bout at Madison Square Garden. Moore, favored 85 to 21, seeks a ninth defense. ABC telecasts at 8 p m CST.

New York Archie Moore Giulio Rinaldi Italy Anzio Madison Square Garden Rinaldi Archie Herci Giulio Moore ABC Yvon Durelle Canada Montreal National Boxing Association Massachusetts Europe

East Carolina Near NAIA Baseball Title in Finals

East Carolina enters the NAIA tournament finals against Sacramento State aiming for a title. If ECU wins at 7 p.m. the double elimination meets ends. Sacramento State can force a rematch after a 20 minute break. ECU previously beat Wis. State 8-4 Sam Houston State 7-4 Grambling 9-4 and Omaha 11-3. Sacramento State beat Grambling 4-2 but lost opening to Omaha 2-1.

Sioux City East Carolina Sacramento State Sacramento Winona Minn Louisiana Omaha University Omaha Grambling

Bowling Results in Summer Mixer League Action

MB defeated B and J while Big Leaguers outscored Little Leaguers two of three. Burt Bagley led men with a 535 series and 218. Lewell Jones 502. Alvah Graham 495. Frank Hansen 200 and Jones 199. Marge Smith topped women with 485 series and 164 and 163 games. Jean Ballinger 401. Myrna Esbeck 399. Myrna Esbeck 153 and Lenora Jones 145 singles.

B&j

Amatuer Golf Lead Shared At Sunnehanna Tournament

Shares lead in the Sunnehanna Amateur after the opening round. Dr. Ed Updegraff of Tucson and James H. Dolan of Leicester tied for the lead, with Updegraff formerly from Boone Iowa.

Johnstown Ed Updegraff Tucson Ariz Boone Iowa James H. Dolan Leicester Mass

State Liquor Probe Complete

Gov. Norman Erbe announced the Iowa Liquor Control Commission probe is finished after accepting his gift ban on samples from distillers and wholesalers. He will not pursue removal actions against commissioners, noting policy to distribute samples. Chairman C. J. Burris said the recommendations are satisfactory and will be followed. Burris is a Democrat. other commissioners are Homer Adcock and Gerald Smith.

Des Moines Norman Erbe Iowa Liquor Control Commission Erbe State Executive Council C. J. Burris Erhe Burris Homer Adcock Gerald Smith

Injured and Treated at Atlantic Memorial Hospital

Sick and injured at the Atlantic Memorial hospital for treatment are Mrs. Louie Poch of 406 Olive Street and John Nichols of Wiota. Several patients were released including Royce Kitelinger of Brayton Mrs. Ina Ernst of Adair Harley Johnson Freeman Sweets of 702 Palm Street Mrs. Alice Hygelund of 211 Maple Street William Sandhoret and Mrs. Christina Cullen both of Wiota.

Atlantic Memorial Hospital Louie Poch Olive Street John Nichols Wiota Royce Kitelinger Brayton Ina Ernst Adair Harley Johnson Poplar Street Freeman Sweets Palm Street Alice Hygelund Maple Street William Sandhoret Christina Cullen Wicta

Local residents undergo eye surgeries at hospital

Exira residents Mr. and Mrs. Emery Jensen and others including Mrs. Arnold Phelps and Robin Cannon had eye surgeries Wednesday. Mrs. Wayne Rucker’s injury was minor and Laura Palm returned home Tuesday from Carroll hospital.

Emery Jensen Arnold Phelps Robin Cannon Paul Knudsen Der Paul Hall Wayne Rucker Manning Laura Palm Tweeday The Carroll Hospital

Births in Atlantic and Omaha families mark new arrivals

New son for Mr and Mrs Gary Budd of 307 Laurel Street weighs 10 pounds 4 ounces and was born at 7 25 this morning at Atlantic Memorial hospital. Also a 6 pound son born to Mr and Mrs Bill Brown of Omaha with mother Belva Jean Esbeck. The Omaha hospital birth was at St Catherine's with grandparents Mr and Mrs Gerald Brown and Mr and Mrs Leslie Esbeck of Atlantic.

Gary Budd Laurel Street Atlantic Memorial Hospital Bill Brown Omaha Brown Belva Jean Esbeck St. Catherine's Hospital Gerald Brown Leslie Esbeck Atlantic

Two Newborn Daughters Reported in Iowa Homes

Massena birthplace Kimberley Kay Poe arrives June 4 weighing 5 lb 6 1/2 oz to Max and Mrs. Poe of Woodbine. She has a brother named Percy. In Exira George Bauer Jr and wife welcome Jo ni Faye Bauer by Caesarean at Manning hospital born Monday. Grandparents Harold Rubel and George Bauer. great grandmothers Emma Bauer and Molly Liegan.

Massena Max Poe Woodbine Kimberley Kay Percy Poe George Bauer, Jr the Manning Hospital Joni Faye Harold Rubel George Bauer Emma Bauer Molly Liegan

Massena Visitors and Local School Changes Highlight Community

Mr and Mrs Zell Peterman of Edmundton Canada visit his parents Mr and Mrs Lloyd Peterman in Massena. Mrs Blanche Denham Fay spent time in Charles City with the Max Denhams and has resigned at Granger to join Council Bluffs after summer school at Tutyah park. Mrs Blauveit and her sons of Saddle River Road NJ attended James Denham's graduation at Iowa State University in Ames and stayed with Levi South.

Massena Zell Peterman Edmundton Canada Lloyd Peterman Blanche Denham Od Fay Charles City Max Denhams Miss Denham Granger Council Bluffs Tutyah Park James Iowa State University Ames Levi South

Roses Health Tips Fight Pests and Maintain Blooms

Outdoor Living notes roses thrive with timely care to prevent powdery mildew and black spot. Humid weather and poor air flow worsen infections. avoid crowding, prune and burn old stalks, and spray as needed. Also reports local notices from Council Bluffs area including visitors and gatherings.

Elk Horn Notes of Graduations and Summer Plans

Elk Horn and Mrs. Wilmer Farley travel to Boulder Colorado for JoAnn Farley's University of Colorado commencement where she earns a bachelor of science in education. Leland Wiges receives a B S from Dana College and will teach science and coach girls basketball at Walnut High School next year. Bruce Wittrup, senior forestry student at Iowa State, heads to Crested Butte for summer work with the National Forestry Service. Delbert H Jepsen graduates from Fort Richardson Alaska Non Commissioned Officer Academy with leadership training. Judy Cushing weds George Hucking at Shelby Lutheran Church. ushers Edward Leistad and family attend.

Elk Horn Wilmer Farley Boulder Colo University of Colorado JoAnn Leland Wiges Earl Wiges Dana College Walnut High School Bruce Wittrup Walter Wittrup Iowa State University Crested Butte National Forestry Service Walter Wittrups Delbert H. Jepsen Hans Jepsen Fort Richardson Alakea Alsaka Jepsen Rodney Sornson Elmer Sornson Gladys Hansen Larry Lee Einer Leistad Arnold Edward Roger Judy Cushing George Hucking Shelby Edward Leistad Allen Larsen Milo Andersen Jennie Edmundesn Hospital

Local Socials and Obituaries Briefly Recap Community Moves

Extra EXIRA hosts honor for Florence Reams of Oregon. Laverne Skain and wife visit from Fullerton California. Elvin Petersen attends funeral for Ray Krogh in Blair Nebraska. Mary Wells learns of son-in-law Frank Alstron’s death in Keokuk. services held in Keokuk. Allan Dimick family from Wichita spent last week with Esther Dimick. Wayne Petersen family moves to Mt Ayr. Victor Jensen travels to Glendale California after visiting local residents. Alvah Jorgensen and family spent weekend in Kansas City.

Edwin Christensen Florence Reams Oregon Laverne Skain Fullerton Calif Bill Jacobsen Dorothy Jacobsen Elvin Petersen Ray Krogh Blair Neb Mary Wells Frank Alstron Keokuk Thorde Robison Royal Wells Alstron Allan Dimick Wichita Kan Esther Dimick Wayne Petersen Mt. Ayr Victor Jensen Glendale Reiree Alvah Jorgensen Kansas City

Monsanto to Build Ammonia Terminal Near Muscatine

Monsanto Chemical Co. plans a 15 000 ton per year anhydrous ammonia terminal four miles south of Muscatine near the Mississippi River. The facility will supply loads and water transportation from the site, expanding regional chemical handling capabilities.

Muscatine Monsanto Chemical Co. of &. Louis Here Mississippi River

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