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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1961

Page

7

Local Youths Qualify For Jaycee Golf Tourney

Four Muscatine youths Alan Askam Carver Proffitt Lorber qualified for the Jaycee golf tourney with scores highlighted at Park Lane eliminations. Askam and Carver led early rounds while Proffitt, youngest, posted strong nine-hole totals. The local quartet will compete in Mason City and Iowa City linked events with support from Muscatine sponsors and the Junior Chamber of Commerce.

Jerry Askam Renter Iown Jaycee Fark Lane Win Garver Terry Lorber Craig Proffitt Mason City Dournal Phate Alan Doh Carver Gerais Proutt Ferry Lorber Askam Carver Bert Lorber Proffitt Liane MHS Askem Iowa City Will Harristy Mike Mefale Youngeet Fifien Muscatine Lncal Muscatine Bank Tettil Conlin State Bank Park Lane Muscatine Junior Chamber of Commerce al Donner Jory Aska Pala Paotfitt Terry Larher Asi Tom Fanny Socery Terry Glidden Bave Bennett Dave Grossklauz Ton Peters Ise Ry Lindsay Dave Glaesingen Mike McFate Jerey D Olay Iewuiharew Rane peWe

Fishermen Report Best Evening Catches Across Iowa Waters

The Conservation Commission reported fishermen are enjoying strong evening catches with dawn as a favored time. Crappies catfish and panfish patrol the Mississippi north and Spirit Lake area show high yields while walleyes pike and bullheads surge at dams and lakes including Storm Lake Twin Lakes Keomah Rock Creek Vik ing Lake Cornelia Chat Lake Green Valley Lake and several reservoirs.

Mississippi Spirit Lake Okoboji Lakes Storm Lake Salt Pass Lake Keomay Rock Creek Lake Viking Lake Lake Cornelia Chat Lake Green Valley Lake Osceola Allerton Des Moines Geatle Lake End Nine Eagles Lake

Meerdink, Meerdink Rivalry in Illini Golf Final

Karen Sebull and Jury Holmer moved through the final rounds of the annual University of Michigan golf journey, edging toward the finals with pressure style. Judy Slaughter and Susan Meerdink advanced as Meerdink finished second in the driving contest won by July Hawkins, while Gunderson of Arizona State was upset by Karen.

Ann Avoor Mich Karen Sebull Jury Holmer Ith University of Michigan Maven Kansas Judy Yeseold Wael Karen Dane Gunderson Arizona State University Washington Susan Meerdink Muscatine Iowa Miss Vleerdink July Hawkins Mount Pleasant Lowa

Big 4-Game Showdown Starts With Tigers in Cleveland

League leaders clash as Detroit heads to Cleveland for a four game set while Cincinnati holds a two game NL pennant edge over Los Angeles. The Cubs overtake the Dodgers, Braves surge with four straight wins as multiple players drive in runs and hit home runs.

Tigers Cleveland BC Wilks Peeve Spits Weiler Cincinnati Reis St. Louis Los Angeles’ Dodgers Chicago Cubs Dodgers Milwaukee San Francisco Giants Pittsburgh Philadelphia Reds Larry Jackson George Altman Billy Willams Derry Kindall Cubs Hoates John Roxeliowe Daryl Spencer Dukenicer Assoclassco Press Frans Thoms Braves Galen Cisco Mike Fornieles Red Sox Angéles Formieles

Tigers Clinch Lead With 4-Game Margin In AL Crack

Detroit remains lone AL leader after a GS-4 win over Washington as New York Yankees surge with Robinson Maris homers and doubles, while Cleveland idle and Baltimore and Boston win to tighten the race. Maris hits 15th June home run, part of a multi hit night including two doubles.

ED Wilks Detroit Vigers Washington New York Yankees Whiley Ford Roger Maris Kansas City Tigers Cleveland Vonight Baltimore Minnesota Bostow Los Angeles Angels Maris Norm Bass Yankees Matis Rocky Colavilo Norm Cash Tiger's

Day of Decision For Ailing Banks

Chicago Cubs slugger eyeing early rest after knee injury worsens. Ernie plans to meet Dr. Ralph Metz before leaving for Milwaukee to face the Braves. Officials say surgery to remove loose cartilage not immediate, decision to rest rests with Banks.

Chicago Banks Chicago Cubs Ernie Ralph Metz Cub Milwaukee Braves Germany Yay Sa Francisco John Hovand Cubs

Osage Hosts Toye duafar Gils Entrants

Local girls from Muscatine and area competed in Osage s meet with strong showings. Lona Parker led Toye Balls with three straight, Misa Marie Hart posted 35 Thursday, Sandie Huber near 257 total, Suzanne Shiviey and Karen Jorde among top scorers as Atlantic and Osage provided intense southern fight for places.

Suzanne Shiviey Atlantic Karen Jorde Osage Ieader

Dust-Up in Philadelphia: Mauch Ejected as Burgess Homers

In a tense game, Pirates catcher Smoky Burgess hit two homers and drove in four runs, while Phillies manager Gene Mauch was ejected in the sixth after a clash with umpire Chris Pelakoudas. Mauch disputed orders allegedly directing Buzhardt to pitch at Burgess, leading to a heated exchange. The Pirates won 3-1 behind Burgess contributions and strong pitching.

Frank Thomas Alcher Smoky Burgess Pirates John Buzhardt Burgees Philadelphia Gene Mauch Bob Friend Pittsburgh Lorgin i Ronically Johnny Buzhardt Dallas Green Mauch Chris Pelekoddas Pelakoudas Fungess Buzhardt Burgess Reany Pelekoudas Jocka Conlan Nich

Findoos and Jordan Lead After Day in Girls Tourney

Sharon Findoos of Dubuque posted 74 to grab an early lead in the girls event with several contenders still in the chase. Joanne Hexon and Barh Simonsen trailed as Pam Griffel and Sue Thornon posted 270s and 284s to stay within striking distance in the field. Ann Casey Johnstone of Mason City noted she will skip the Iowa Women’s Amateur this summer but will join Findoos in the three major national events.

Osage Sa Sharon Findoos Dubuque Wyea Sharon Treumph Pam Griffel Ackley Sue Thornon Cedar Falls Juke Muehdelt Des Moines Leo Julian Cedar Rapids Jacque Pladous Denise Ancubsan Parkersburg Sheryl Glee Mississippi Iowa Ann Casey Johnstone Mason City Miss Fladoos

Muscatine Teams Set Nine Games In Eight Days

Muscatine area teams prepare for a busy week with nine games. Muscatine Muskies host freltencart opener at Bruner Field while Red Sox travel to Farmington and defend league title contenders Galesburg. Manager George Long names pitchers Butch McCleary and Dick Petersen for Farrington doubleheader. Ron Reitert to face Galesburg. Legion Juniors advance to district tourney Sunday June 2 at Burlington, meeting Mount Pleasant Fairfield winner, with Keokuk meeting the Rob Madison winner in the other semifinal.

Crysaatine Kieh Tom Bruner Fie Bosgides Muskies Durant Bellendor Iowa City Clinton Muscatine Red Sox Farmington Til Sox Galesburg Bruner Field Pam Snday Philadelphia Stars George Long Butch McCleary Dick Petersen Farrington Ron Reitert Muscatine Muscatine Legion Steee Muscatine Legion Barington Pam Taplon Mascatine Keokuk Eob Madison In & Lee Burlington

Letts Softball Team to Play Two Sunday Games

Letts Unatcontrill, a Letts independent softball team, will host two games Sunday against Musco ting clubs. At 2 p.m. Charensi will meet Southside, and at 4 p.m. they play Cricket Club. A softball tournament is scheduled here for Sunday, July 16 with more details to be announced soon.

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