Twins and Orioles win big in minor league games
In Thursday action the Twins beat the Yankees 14-7 with M Batenhorst winning and P French losing. Orioles defeat the Yankees 17-12 at Taylor Field as D Carroll and R Bisbey lead with multiple hits and D Mahoney among the Yuanks contributors. Indians top White Sox 16-14 at West Junior High Field with D Naber the winner and D Graham the loser. Twins crush Red Sox 17-6 at Oak Park as Arnold collects four hits and Greenwald gains the win.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twins
Yankees
M. Batenhorst
P. French
Orioles
Taylor Field
D. Carroll
R. Bisbey
B. Jarr
L. Kulp
D. Jarr
D. Bean
Yanks
Devinney
Dave O’brien
Mahoney
Zaehringer
Daryl O'Brien
Koepping
Birkhofer
Wilson
D Mahoney
D. O’brien
Indians
White Sox
West Junior High Field
T. Austin
M. Graham
Marston
Sox
D. Cooney
C. Hunter
P. Anderson
D. Jarrett
D. Brown
T. Sturms
D. Leibbrand
Ty Enioma
D. Naber
C-T. Howell
Red Sox
Oak Park
Arnold
French
Batenhorst
Bartlett
Hexroth
Mueller
D. Honts
George
Duncan
Massey
BR. Honts
R-H Twins
Greenwald
Joser — Waterman
Race Drivers Battle for Lead At West Liberty
Seven and one half points separate the top three in the Mississippi Speedway circuit standings as races return to West Liberty with time trials at 7 pm and racing about 8 pm A powder puff derby featuring women drivers is included Mel Morris of West Liberty leads with 161% points followed by Bob Ensminger of Burlington 155% and Stan Crooks of Letts 154% Merk Mosier Washington trails on 98% with others including Ron Hemsted Lone Tree 71% Bill Newnan Burlington 70% and John Mullink West Liberty 68% One week until Columbus Junction race date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Liberty
Mississippi Speedway Club
Mel Morris
Bob Ensminger
Burlington
Stan Crooks
Letts
Merk Mosier
Washington
Ron Hemsted
Lone Tree
Bill Newnan
John Mullink
Tom Stewart
John Moss
Town City
Bill Douglas
Columbus Junction
Loga Leads Muskies With .357 Batting Average This Summer
WwWL regular Ron Loga was the Muscatine high school baseball standout, hitting over .300 with a .357 average as the Muskies posted a 7-6 season. Co-captain Rick Berlin anchored pitching with a 6-4 mark and 126 strikeouts, while other hitters struggled to a team .218 average amid a tight schedule that included wins over Clinton and Burlington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ron Loga
Rick Berlin
Muscatine High
Front
Jeft Dave Courtois
Tim Taylor
Bernie Wessels
Siete
Cies
Loga
MHS
Muskies
Doug Johnston
Jerry Buster
Bob Leech
Harold Wloyd
Berlin
Seniior
Mike Sissel
Steve Ziegenhorn
Burlington
Davenport Assumption
Baseball scores from minor leagues and international league play
In the Minor League Pacific Coast games Oklahoma City beat Tulsa 7 to 2, Denver defeated San Diego 4 to 3 in 30 innings, Phoenix edged Seattle 3 to 2, Spokane tied Tacoma 2 to 2, and Vancouver topped Spokane 6 to 2. In the International League Toronto defeated Buffalo 9 to 3 and Rochester beat Syracuse 6 to 5 while Toledo prevailed over Columbus 4 to 3. Rain delayed Richmond games in Jacksonville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
Tulsa
Denver
San Diego
Phoenix
Seattle
Spokane
Tacoma
Vancouver
Indianapolis
Toronto
Buffalo
Rochester
Syracuse
Toledo
Columbus
Richmond
Red Sox Open NCBC Tourney in Ames Tilt Sat Night
The Muscatine Red Sox, 14-3, face Watkins in the NCBC non pro state tournament first round at Brookside Park Ames at 11 pm Saturday. Fort Madison meets Muscatine at 2 pm Sunday at Tom Bruner Field. Watkins won the 1964 title and was runner up last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine Red Sox
National Baseball Congress
Ames
Sox
Watkins
Brookside Park
Steve Hindah
Muscatine
Red Sox
Fort Madison Merchants
Tom Bruner
Fort Madison
Burlington Hawks
Women’s City Golf Meet tee-off times listed
The Women’s City Golf tournament at Park Lane features 18 holes of medal play with trophies for low gross and low net, plus other prizes. Thirty-seven players are scheduled, with 12:00 to 1:13 start times for groups led by Myrtle Othmer, Peg Gerhart, Dorothy Reeves, Demi Fairbanks, Roberta Causey, Marilynn Pilgrim, Rose Mary Manjoine, and Florence Hiswold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Park Lane
Myrtle Othmer
Louise Williams
Jan Douglas
Marie Pulliam
Peg Gerhart
Anne Figg
Bernice Hahn
Margaret Root
Des Moines Hosts Player Devlin Benefit Match
Des Moines will host a 16 hole exhibition at the Des Moines Golf and Country Club on July 31 featuring Gary Player and Brute Devlin with amateur challengers Ralph Compiane and Rod Bliss. Proceeds aid the Iowa Heart Association. Bliss is current Des Moines city golf champion and last year’s Iowa amateur champion. Compiane recently tied for the Waterloo Open title.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Ralph Compiane
Rod Bliss
Iowa
Witl
Gary Player
Brute Devlin
Des Moines Golf and Country Club
Iowa Heart Association
Bliss
Des Moines City
Compiane
Stars Pitching Stifles Washington in Minnesota Win
Jim Merritt of the Twins allowed three hits and fanned 12, with seven straight strikeouts and the final 21 batters retired as Minnesota edged Washington 10 to 0. Frank Robinson led Baltimore with four hits including two homers and three RBIs as the Orioles beat Detroit 6 to 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Merritt
Twins
Minnesota
Washington
Frank Robinson
Orioles
Baltimore
Detroit
Dolph Schayes Named to Head NBA Officials
New York AP reports the NBA named Dolph Schayes supervisor of officials after a one day meeting. Schayes, a 16 year star and former 49ers coach, succeeds Sid Borgia who retired to focus on private business interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
National Basketball Association
Dolph Schayes
League
Board of Governors
Schayes
Philadelphia 79Ers
Sid Borgia
Borgia
Bowling at Plamor Lanes Mixed Results Briefly
In the Merry Mixers league women's high single Margaret Naber 182 and Nancy Thayer 177, women's high series Nancy Thayer 485 and Margaret Naber 403. Men's high series Harold Hetzier Sr and Linn Hart 628. High team game Masseys 724 and team series Massey 2115. First Nighters League Cedar Street Beauty Shop Wester Drug 3718 among sponsors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Naber
Nancy ‘Thayer
Nancy Thayer
Cedar St
Wester Drug
T & T Tree Service
Gremmels Wholesale
Magnus
Nancy Higdon
Norma Silverhorn
Dorothy Cramly
Norma Silberhorg
Nancy Rigdon
Dorothy Crumly
Wester
Magnus Laundry
Wholesale Egg Prices Rise Across Markets
Wholesale egg prices climbed up to seven cents per dozen in the past week as hot weather reduced hen output. The report notes broader inflation in wholesale foods with mixed effects on other staples while a vacation barbecue mood remains. The piece moves to Cedar Valley social notes detailing Marsha Blair’s tenth birthday party hosted at Kimberly Park with family guests from multiple cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Maryland
Pennsylvania
Wisconsin
Great Lakes
California
Cedar Valley
Marvin Blair
Shelter House
Kimberly Park
Marsha
Linda Shelter
Wendy Weinard
Kenlyn Smith
Mary Ann Gurtz
Deloris Ruess
Debbie Windus
Becky Morrison
June Hunter
Kathleen Richman
Karen McIntire
Brenda Blair
Levi Eichelberger
High Prairie
John Blair
Wendell Eden
Joel
Mark
Dallas
Texas
Audrey Brown
West Liberty
Good Neighbor Club Sponsors Shower for Don McNeal Family
The Good Neighbor club organizes a Monday evening shower at the George Sulzberger farm for the Don McNeal family recovering from a Saturday night house fire that destroyed their possessions. Neighbors are invited to attend and help.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LETTS
Good Neighbor Club
Don McNeal
George Sulzberger
McNeal
Lake Lassies 4-H Club News Achievement Day Prep
Lake Lassies 4-H club met at High Prairie church for achievement day. After roll call, preparations for a July 26 West Liberty pool party and an Aug 12 fair exhibit deadline were discussed. Exhibits due Aug 1, two 4-H demonstrations shown, and fair booth display plans set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Lassies
High Prairie Church
West Liberty Pool
Rock Island Extension Council names committees for 1966 67
Rock Island Extension Council announced its 1966 67 committee assignments at a meeting this week. Tom Watson of Muscatine and Wilbur Swett of Milan received commendations as they retire. New appointees include Albert Carlson and Leland Ziegenhorn of Winois City and Marvin Oak of Taylor Ridge to Animal Science. Elbert Ball of Taylor Ridge to a two year term. Donald Kiddon of Illinois City to Soils and Crops. Marvin Asay to the 4H committee. The Iowa Master Corn Growers Contest for Muscatine County is sponsored by SM Service. Entries close July 3. contact SM Service at 1217 Lucas St, Muscatine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Watson
Muscatine
Wilbur Swett
Milan
Rock Island County
Albert Carlson
Leland Ziegenhorn
Winois City
Marvin Oak
Taylor Ridge
Elbert Ball
Donald Kiddon
Ilinois City
Marvin Asay
Iowa
Muscatine County
SM Service Company
Lucas St
Achievement Day for Goshen Gleamers 4-H Club at Cedar Valley Church
Forty-seven attended the Goshen Gleamers 4-H achievement day with twenty four members answering roll call on what they brought. Thirty one guests and two leaders were present as bakers entries were judged by Mrs Irene Lary and Mrs Florence Doberman and fair entries discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Valley Church
Irene Lary
Florence Doberman
Wapsie Best 4H Club July Meeting Called To Order
The regular July meeting of the Wapsie Best 4H club was called to order by president Donna Kile at the home of Karla and Kenlyn Smith. Pledge was led by Judy Keith. Meeting set for Grange hall on July 28 with exhibits and food committees named. Judges plan to start at 9 a.m. Bring entries to the Grange by 9 a.m. for judging. Exhibits for the fair due August 12 from 9 to 9:30 a.m. Illustrated talks included What is a Good Breakfast by Terri Frauenhoitz, What do Canned Fruits and Vegetables Labels Tell Us by Audrey Stagg, and Keeping some Food Safe by Kenlyn Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakland
Jackie Forbes
Mary McAtee
Madrid
Janice Forbes
Gaylord McCullough
Donna McCullough
Oakland Community Center
West Jaberty
Patty Balmios
Gettysburg
Barb Timm
Thekla Joiner
Carol Anthony
Mary Jo Hichelberger
Barb Harper
Sarah Stange
Wapsie Whistlers West Liberty
Wapsie Whistlers 4-H Club
Linda
Jean Hahn
Judy Larson
Nancy Morrison
Joy Plunkett
Sheryl Duncan
Janine Smith
Karen Morrison
Linday Hahn
Laurie Wolf
Jeri Lindte
Gay Plunkett
Wapsie Best 4H
Donna Kile
Karla
Kenlyn Smith
Judy Keith
Grange Hall
Clovers
Elaine Ruess
Terrie Grauenholtz
Jeanne Anderson
Debbie Keith
Karla Smith
Janet Hahn
Debbie Hotz
Reta Forbes
Letha Stag
Alice Ox
Donna
Carol Kile
Terri Frauen‘hoitz
Audrey Stagg
ASC Committee Nominations Invited for County Offices
Marvin H. Cader, ASC County chairman, calls for the best farmers to join ASC community committees. Eligibility, petitions due by July 27, and Aug 22 county elections are outlined along with nomination rules. Dennis Smith and Mike Massey of Columbus Junction will exhibit livestock at the Town State fair August 18–20 in Des Moines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ASC
Marvin H. Cader
Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation County Committee
ASCS
Muscatine County
Wiil
Columbus Junction
Dennis Smith
Mike Massey
River Forks
FFA
Columbus Community School
Des Maines
Dennis
Mike
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Doug Johnson
Steve Lawrance
Mike Musser
Lefty Schnack
Doug Calkins
Ben Loga
Jay Freese
Doug Howell
Craig Schreurs
Journal
Harold Blake
Clinton
Sissell
Doug Johnsson
Buster
Steve Lawrence
Tin Taylor
Dave Courtois
Sissel
Ziscenhor
Owl
Bettendorf
Towa
Assumption
Iowa City
Clin
St. Mary
Hayes
Jonal
Hayes Meenuveetoeee
VES Beer Riedes
Jacksonville
Dorothy Reeves
Olive Rhodes
Gert Fisher
Janet Baltey
Demi Fairbanks
Maryann Proffitt
Donna Allen
Eunice Tobias
Roberta Causey
Darlene Lohse
Gail Petersen
Helen Jehring
Marilynn Pilgrim
Rose
Mary Manjoine
Mary Flanfiery
Florence Hiswold
Dorothy Grosjean
Helen McFadden
Devlin
Twilight Beacuse McElroy TV
Carver
Hetzler Dairy
Stanley
Hildebrand
Floyd & Esther's
Schmarje Tool _ Marla’s
Maid-Rite
Booley's
Tzaak Walton Jrs
NBA
Plamor
Cedar Valley News
Helping Hands
Illinois City
Helping Hands 4
Connie Mier
Mary Watson
Melody
Keller
Jackie van Dolah
Cathie Murray
Melody Keller
Cherie Mier
Pam Danner
Muscatine, In
Green Valley Hustlers
Island Methodist Church Hall
Alma Bartenhagen
Arla Becker
Sue Carpenter
Mary Ann Becker
Brenda Keiser
Jahanna Shoultz
Shelby McGill
Busy Bees
Wilton
Busy Bees 4-H Club
Wilton Township Farm Bureau
Wilton City Hall
Rock Island Extension Council
Gloria Danfeldt
Carol Newcomb
Diane Staley
Pam Lenker
Connie Simon
Sondra Kasha
Mary Sue Ruess
Beth McIntire
Vonda Fix
Marylin Chelf
Diane Burnett
Sheryl Stanley
Linda Alloway
Vickie
Gloria Daufeldt
Wapsie Best
Columbus Ffa
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