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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1966

Page

9

Muscatine Red Sox beat Iowa City Merchants 5-2 to extend streak

Muscatine Red Sox stay unbeaten at 5-0 with a 5-2 win over the Iowa City Merchants in Iowa-Illinois League action at Iowa City. Hindahl earned his 5th straight victory on a six hit effort with 13 strikeouts while Muscatine built a 4-1 lead by the fifth. Garvin tripled and McGuire sacrificed for an insurance run in the eighth as Iowa City was held to two runs after a first inning.

Muscatine Red Sox Iowa City Merchants Iowa City Save Hindahl Sox Ostrander Vic Berger Lanny van Eman Iowa Hindahl Lansing Berger Muscatine Dean Norton Roger Marell Don Gren Jsing Denny Garvin Bill Rauschenbergers Hindahl Drrew Roger Maroll Greasing Denny McGuire van Eman Jerry Hart Garvin Curt Cook Milan Ill Hills Indees Fills Bob Schavenberg University of Town Ron Cline Cedar Rapids Red Sox AB Marols Eaene Greensing Hart S. Rau’berger IE Garvin B. Rau'berger Rf McGuire Rf Stephens Norton Hindahi i\ Berger Ib Lansing Carlson Carson If Rutter Colbert Nicola Rf Cook

Foxes Still Lead Midwest League as Week Ends

The Foxes top the Midwest Baseball League by AP report with an 8-0 win over Decatur, who sit last. Quad Cities 7-4 over Burlington. Vic Lopez and Bill McNulty homered. Wisconsin Rapids beat Quincy 4-2. Cedar Rapids lost 9-1 to Waterloo. Clinton edged Dubuque 9-8 on Tim Murtaugh’s ninth inning homer.

Associated Press Fox Decatur Burlington Quad Cities Vic Lopez Bill McNulty Wisconsin Rapids Quincy Waterloo Cedar Rapids Gordie Avery Ed Vetter Clinton Dubuque Tim Murtaugh Fox Cities Wis Rapids Abe Quincy Waterloo Dubuque

Morris Wins Fifth Feature in Seven Car Racing Runs

Mel Morris of West Liberty captured his fifth feature in seven Mississippi Valley Speedway stock car races at Columbus Junction Saturday night. He overtook early leaders after a midrace crash and won amid multiple wrecks with no injuries reported. Bob Ensminger and Mark Mosier trailed in the feature, as oil pressure issues plagued Mosier earlier.

Columbus Junction Mel Morris West Liberty Mississippi Valley Speedway Club Moris Bob Ensminger Burlington Mike Nilfenegger Kalona Mator Mark Mosier Washington Morris Mosier

Roys Helped Yancey Win Memphis Open Golf Title

Bert Yancey earned a record 265 to win the Memphis Open by one stroke over Gene Littler as Roy Stone and Roy Sanders aided under pressure. Yancey birdied five holes with one bogey, claiming $20,000 first prize and matching a 1961 benchmark.

Roys Yancey Bob Gilbert Memphis, Tenn Roy Bert Yancey Vaunderpar Roy Stone Roy Sanders Gene Littler Cary Middlecoff Lee Littler

Ryun Sees World Title Chance After Near World Mark

Jim Ryun of Kansas, 19, says he could run faster and challenge Michel Jazy for the world mile title after posting a 3:53.7 at the Compton Invitational in Los Angeles. His time bettered the U.S. record of 3:54.9 set by Peter Snell, while Gerry Lindgren won the 5000 meters in 13:38.0 and Jim Grelle clocked 2:36 for second in the mile.

Los Angeles America Jim Ryun University of Kansas Ryun France Michel Jazy Compton Los Angeles Coliseum Twas Ryan Jazy Modesto Calif Peter Snell New Zealand Jim Grelle Portland Ore Hash Gerry Lindgren Washington State University Bob Schul

Stropes Wins Hawkeye Race at Hawkeye Speedway

Harley Stropes won an accident packed feature at Hawkeye Speedway Saturday night near here. Ernie Cook, Denny Carter, and Don McCleary followed. Mrs. Ray Cox won the powder puff race and Joe Condrock claimed the trophy dash. Heat results list Condrock, Harrah, Meyers in first heat. Cook, Stropes, Cox in second. McCleary, Hahn, Wheeland in third.

Harley Stropes Hawkeye Speedway Here Ernie Cook Denny Carter Don McCleary Ray Cox Joe Condrock Larry Harrah Keith Meyers Jerry Hahn Kenny Wheeland

Rule Gets $2,175 in Memphis Open finish

Jack Rule of Waterloo Iowa tied for ninth in the Memphis Open at 277 Sunday. Bert Yancey won the tournament and earned $20,000 while Rule collected $2,175. Other competitors also shared the prize pool.

Memphis Tenn Jack Rule Waterloo Iowa Bert Yancey Rule Yancey

Wilton Wins 5th in Row in 9-2 Win Over U High Iowa City

Wilton beat U High of Iowa City 9-2 in an Eastern Iowa Hawk Eye game as an eight-run sixth inning propelled the Tigers. Dave Davies allowed four hits while fanning 17 in a four-hitter for the win. Dean Birkhofer led Wilton with 3-for-4, and Dan Paul, Benny Marcif, Lee Luker, Rich Hartley, and Dave Sheetz added hits. U High’s Steve Koch took the loss after eight hits allowed and five runs earned.

Wilton U High Iowa City Iowa Hawkeye Wilton Club Solon Mid-Prairie Chuck Lorber Beavers Dave Davies Steve Koch Tanning Dean Birkhofer Dan Paul Benny Marcif Lee Lenker Rich Hartley Dave Sheetz Siders Skultery Luther Wilton Vice

Highs and standings from Little Men League action

The write up lists high individual scores and series leaders across events. Jim Hants posts 82 percent in the high individual series while Letascha achieves 2688 in highs lean series. Jomijidas leads with 3600 total pins. Craig Lehreurs 487 and Jim Kleindalph contribute notable scores as the Little Men League standings trend toward close competition.

Ye Kgweer Jomijitas Alley High Ind Vane Dim Kleindeinl Jim Hants Dave Miller Jim Hants Craig Lehreurs Jim Kleindalph i Hiwn Eam Jomijidas Letaschia Letascha

Standings Update From Muscatine Little League

Two games halted by darkness were finished Saturday. Cheri-Top’s team beat Carver-Bandag in Senior League at Kent-Stein Park, with seven hits led by Logel and outcomes shown by innings. Indians defeat Red Sox 13-10 at Oak Park as four players drive in runs. Mel Kenyon places seventh in Rex Mays Classic with $1,540 prize. Mario Andretti wins $11,577.

Carver Cheri Cheri-Top Carver-Bandag Kent - Stein Park Loge Cook Morrow Kern Schreurs Hockey Nizek Koch Indians Red Sox Oak Park P. Anderson D. Jarrett D- Cooney D. Naber D. Leibbrand Sox D. Honts R.staley D. Massey R. Honts David Naber David Cooney David Honts Randy Staley Milwaukee Wis Mel Kenyon Davenport Towa Rex Mays

Iowa Wins 220 Yard Dash at Central Collegiates Meet

Denny Kohl of Iowa captured the 220 yard dash in 21.9 seconds at the Central Collegiate Conference outdoor meet in South Bend. Other Iowa results included Dave Carlson of Drake second in the 44 yard hurdles, Larry Wieczorek third in the mile, Denny Kohl second in the 100 yard dash, Joe Hajec of Loras fourth in the 440, and Larry Schlotterback of Drake fourth in the 380.

South Bend Ind University of Iowa Denny Kohl Iowa Dave Carlson Drake Larry Wieczorek Joe Hajec Loras Larry Schlotterback

Sioux City golfer earns share at Clayton Federal Open

Judy Kimball of Sioux City, Iowa finished tied for a share of $385 at the Clayton Federal Open in St. Louis, Missouri. Kathy Whitworth won the event and was paid $1,875.

St, Louis, Mo Judy Kimball Sioux City Towa Kathy Whitworth

Wapsie Cedar Pals Workshop Set for June 7

West Liberty 4 H club members are reminded of an all day workshop on Tuesday June 7 at leader Mrs Hugh Probst home. The meeting starts at 10 a.m. Each girl should bring fruit for pie filling and 50e.

West Liberty Wapsie Cedar Pals Hugh Probst

Foyt Faces Burn Injury After Test Run Crash

A J Foyt was badly burned in a car crash at Wisconsin State Fair Park during a test run. He said he had to get out or risk worse harm as the car crashed into a wall and burst into flames. Mario Andretti won the Rex Mays 100 mile race with a prize of 11 577.

A. J. Foyt Houston Tex Lucy Milwaukee Foyt Wis Houston, Tex Scotland Jimmy Clark West Allis Memorial Hospital Mario Andretti Poe

Major League Leaders Summary Baseball Stats

Major League and National League leaders listed by batting and pitching categories. Notable names include Mota and Alou for batting averages, Aaron Hart and Mays top RBIs and hits, Koufax and Gibson strong in pitching, with Rusty Staub and others appearing in various stat leaders. Contains multiple teams and cities across the league.

Mota Pittsburgh Alou Aaron Atlanta Hart San Francisco Mays Pinson Cincinnati Johnson Los Angeles Taylor Philadelphia McCarver St. Louis Wills Jackson Houston Koufax Marshal San Francisco Marshal San Francisco, 101, 908. Strikeouts — Gibson

West Junior High awards list honors scholarship students

The West junior high school assembly recognized ninth grade scholars with top averages including Barnie Bryan Katie Danese Patty Fahy Jan Fisher Scott Ingstad Judy Johnson Ruth Jones Susan Kurriger Judy Mull Sylvia Payne Ann Peterson Kathleen Smith Lynn Reifert Mary Spencer Evelyn Stammer Jim Stein Barbara Stoltz and more. Additional awards covered ninth grade Mixed Chorus and other participants such as Pat Almandinger Marcia Bardwell Elouise Beechum Shaw Bersch Burdette Bergen Sandra Bieber Shiloh Buchele Tom Burns Gary Cook and others.

West Junior High School Barnie Bryan Katie Danese Patty Fahy Jan Fisher Scott Ingstad Judy Johnson Ruth Jones Susan Kurriger Judy Mull Sylvia Payne Ann Peterson Kathleen Smith Lynn Reifert Mary Spencer Evelyn Stammer Jim Stein Barbara Stoltz Pat Almandinger Marcia Bardwell Elouise Beechum Shaw Bersch Burdette Bergen Sandra Bieber Shiloh Buchele Tom Burns Gary Cook Diana Cooney Calleen Davis John Doliman Murry Estabrook Becky Fear Brian Flynn Cindy Ford Sandy Gossett Lionel Hites Judy Hoffman Ann Jackson Rosemary Jewett Margaret Kasowski Janice Lee Tom

West Liberty Pythian Sisters Elect Delegates

West Liberty Pythian Sisters selected delegates and alternates to the Grand Temple in Cedar Rapids for Sept 11 12 13. Vio let Passmore and Edith Heath named to district meeting in October. Reports, awards, and new committee appointments noted. many club activities listed.

West Liberty Grand Temple K. of Phall Cedar Rapids Violet Passmore Margaret Hollenbeck Helen Wolf Marie Butfum Edith Heath Marie Buffum Blanche Crees Crestview Elizabeth Buckman Mercy Hospital

Driver's Kiss Triggers Night in Jail in Pittsburgh

Richard Wright of Orange City Iowa was ticketed for reckless driving after a girlfriend kissed him while driving. He tore the ticket and faced disorderly conduct and littering charges. He apologized and most charges were withdrawn, bonds set at fifty dollars.

Pittsburgh Richard Sr. Wright Orange City Iowa Wright Wrigh

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