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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1963

Page

4

Open Softball League Sees Two Undefeated Left After Week

Five teams remain undefeated in the Open Softball League after one week. Hamm's Beer moved to 2–0 with a 6–0 win over Henderson's Courage, Moose Lodge upset Carlisle Sports Shop in a five and six run rally, and other tight contests left Henderson's, Cheri-Ton, and Deewrys in the race. Key hitters included Butch Murdock, Steve Shenk, and Corky Mardin, while pitchers LaRue and Robinson battled in a six hitter. Carlisle's fielding woes contributed to Moose's rally, with Moose benefiting from timely hits including Denkman and a Corky Mardin homer.

Hanin's Beer Butch Murdock Steve Shenk LaRue Jerry Steajack Harmm Murdock Lake Mike Santz Shenk Gene Buster Denny Carpenter Henderson Marshall Mike Alexander Marley Mills Moose Fiih Carlisle Sefore John Robinson Wiig Tost Dale Denkman Corky Mardin Lavy Robinson Carliste Pete Sotores Jerry Bunn Marlin Croll Calvert Denkman Iken Lange Ken Lecch Doug Bilcavin

Frisco Gets Even With Koufax In Weekend Openers

Muscatine Legion and Red Sox set for 1963 summer season openers at Tom Brusee Field Sunday. Legion faces Sioux City Indees at 1 30 pm. Louisa county community voided Columbus Junction game. Red Sox meet Dallas Guy in a non league tilt at 3 36. Manager Long plans early lineup tweaks and pitcher selections. admission 50 cents adults 5 cents students.

Muscatine Legion Red Sox Tom Brusee Field Legion Thellinois City Indees Columbus Junction Louisa County Slingig City Yecarly Dallas Guy George Long Dick Petersen Ivan Stebbins Joe Dodder Fiel Muscatine High Stebbins Steve Hinl Maus Chucker Ron Cerny Lone Tree Wally

Central Wins Quadrangular as West Takes Third

Ninth grade track meet at Town City ends with Muscatine junior highs. Central wins seven of 13 events totaling 154 points, West 22% for third. double winners Peniston and Brade pace Central with 200 yard dash 22.0 seconds and high jump 5 feet 11 inches. Reed of West tops 880 in 2:10.35. Koehneff claims discus at 112 feet 10 inches.

Muscating Town City Central West Larry Peniston Steve Brae John Baker Peniston Brade Steve Koehneff Tim McCleary Koehneff McCleary Rick Schveys Ponision Orly

Close Race in Memphis Open Leads Field in Third Round

Tony Lema, noted for reversing disaster, topped the Memphis Open field into the third round at Colonial Country Club as a tight group trailed. San Leandro pro Slee shot a two round 124 after a subspar effort, sharing runner positions with Koeave of Aiken, Tommy Aaron of Gaingsville, Knudson of Toronto, and Edwards of Fort Worth in a 59,000 event.

Memphis Tony Lema San Leandro Cali Fritey Aiken 8. C Tommy Aaron Gaingsville George Knudson Toronto Jercy Edwards Fort Worth

Baseball scores from minor and major leagues AP summary

Major League Stars Juan Marichal pitched a four hit game to lift the Giants two games ahead in the National League with a 7 1 victory over the Dodgers. Harmon Killebrew hit a grand slam and five RBIs as the Twins defeated the White Sox. Minor league results include International League games: Atlanta 3 Jacksonville 1 Arkansas 3 Richmond 4 Syracuse 3 Columbus 2 Buffalo 6 Rothowler 4 Yovonte 5 Indianapolis Facilla Gorst League Oklahoma City 4 Salt Lake 1 Spokane 8 Portland 4 Tacoma 10 Seottie 8 Hawaii 7 San Diego 2.

Atlanta Jacksonville Arkansas Richmond Syracuse Columbus Buffalo Rothowler Yovonte Indianapolis Oklahoma Ci Salt Lake Spokane Portland Tacoma Seottie Hawaii San Diego Associated Press Juan Marichal Giants Los Angeles San Francisco Dodgers Harmon Killebew Twins Chicago White Sox

Weekend slate features baseball softball and jamboree racing

A heavy week of diamond play anchors the schedule with Muscatine and Dallas City games, plus West Liberty and Mount Pleasant night racing. Open softball and Hawkeye baseball lineups, with multiple doubleheaders and events across Muscatine, West Liberty, Mount Pleasant, and nearby towns.

West Liberty Memorial Day Mount Pleasant Muscatine Legion Illinois City Indoos Muscatine Red Sox Dallas City Tom Bruner West Liberty Owen Oregon Field Keeger’s Drewrys May Drug Eastern Town Mick Preirie West Libsany Durant West Branch Columbus Mediapolis Saiville Wapello New London Winfield-Mount Union Liv Cramim

Bees Place Second in Midwest League Standings

Burlington edged into the second place in the Midwest Baseball League with a 0-0 shutout of Quincy. Clinton stayed atop after a 3-2 win over Wisconsin Rapids as Vandiver and Atkinson homered for Burlington. Cedar Rapids beat Decatur 7-1 on five-hitter from Geison. Waterloo knocked in a ninth-inning winner.

Associated Press Burlington Quincy Tam Dubuque Anach Quad Cities Clinton Wisconsin Rapids Erros Ben Vandiver Bill Atkinson Vandiver George Sherrod Denny Meyers Brennan Asplin Cleo Harris Cedar Rapids Decatur Gary Geison Tony Horton Waterloo Fox Cities

Wartburg Must Sweep To Reach NAIA Tournament

Wartburg College eyes a doubleheader split or a sweep to reach the NAIA field after losing game one to Winona State 2 0. Winona’s Charley Weishrod held Wartburg to two hits in eight innings as John Kosidowski and Mark Dilley drove in runs. Winona leads the best three of five series, with more games scheduled to determine the national meet representative in St Joseph Missouri.

Innnings Wartburg Minnesotans John Kosidowski Mark Dilley Eholes

United States Sweeps Foursomes in Walker Cup

The United States amateur golf team built a commanding lead in the Walker Cup by sweeping four foursomes matches against Great Britain in Scotland. Charlie Coe and Deane Beman led with a 3 and 2 victory, as Labron Harris Jr and Downing Gray followed with a 3 and 4 win, and Billy Joe Patton with Richard Sikes cut the margin with an upset. The U S led after Friday’s foursomes but saw Britain win five singles and halved another, not counted in scoring.

Charlie Coe Oklahoma City U.S Deane Beman Bethesia Mel David Madeley Ronnie Shade United States Great Britain Labron Harris Jr Stillwater Okla Downing Gray Pensacola, Fla Michael Luni England David Shehan Ireland Billy Joe Patton Morganton N.C Richard Sikes Springdale Ark Michael Bonallack Stuart Murray Scotland Rey Gardner Es Falls Nas Ed Updeyr Tucson Aviz Charles Green Sandy Saddler

Pro Wrestling Show Tonight Features Petite Women

Pro wrestling action lights up Danceland Arena Davenport tonight with midget women stars. Dolly Darcell of Monteval Canada 66 pounds 38 inches tall meets Litle Darling Dagmar of Winston Salem NC 86 pounds 41 inches tall. In other bouts Ramon Rodriguez of Mexico City faces Filipe Ramos of St. Louis and Joan Lane of Newark NJ, while Rita Crawford of Chicago challenges the Midwest champion.

Danceland Arena Davenport Dolly Darcell Monteval Canada Litle Darling Dagmar Winston Salem N. C Ramon Rodriguez Mexico City Filipe Ramos St. Louis Joan’ Lane Newark N. J Rita Crawford Chicago Midwest

State Baseball Pairings Listed for Championship Week

Des Moines Bay Pairings set for state high school baseball championships with one finalist undecided. Davenport West faces Forest City-Leland at 7:30 p.m. Monday. The opening game at Boomer will pit Dubuque Wahlert against Saturday’s Des Moines East versus Des Moines Roosevelt winner. The finals are slated for 2 p.m. Tuesday at Taylor Stadium.

Des. Moines Bay Davenport West Forest Ciy-Leland Boomy Dubuque W Fahlert Des Moines East Des Moines Roosevelt

Junior League Baseball Drill Slated Tuesday

The Junior League announces a Tuesday 6 00 pm organizational meeting and practice for all 15 and 16 year old players. West side residents report to Brun a Field and east side residents to Heing Field. Players will be assigned to teams by residence, not ability. A similar plan covers 13 and 14 year olds in an afternoon program supervised by two salaried officials starting the first week of vacation.

Towa Avenue Bruna Glovers Imne Bummer Abl

43 Applicants Vying For NDSU Head Coach Post

Bernie Miller, assistant football coach at Iowa State University in Ames, is among 43 applicants for the North Dakota State University head football coach job. He testified before the university board as the second candidate interviewed. No appointment date was given to replace Coach Bob Danielsen, who resigned last week. The athletic director position is also open.

Fargo N. D Bernie Miller Iowa State’ University At Ames North Dakota State University Miller Bob Danielsen al Also

Two Lane Bowling Alley Project Shelved Over Funds

Efforts to build a two lane bowling alley at Vinton are stalled as state money falls short. The state Board of Regents rejected 938,880 dollars allocated for capital improvements, leaving the project unfunded. Des Moines board member Mrs. Joseph Rosenfield urged Vinton civic leaders to launch a fundraising campaign to salvage the plan.

Bus Moines State Board of Regents Bowling Valley Joseph Rosenfield Des Moines Lee Iverson Vinton Civic Group

Repay Him For No Hit Job With 5 Runs In 1st

The Giants crushed Koufax and the Dodgers 7 1 behind Juan Marichal four hit pitching. Willie Mays and others sparked a five run first inning. The Cardinals routed the Mets 10 4 as Bob Gibson and Stan Musial led a 114 hit attack. Philadelphia beat Cincinnati behind Cal McLish’s two walks. Pittsburgh topped Milwaukee. Houston edged Chicago Cubs 6 5 in 12 innings. Spangler’s late 12th inning run supplied the decisive moment for the Colts in their win over the Cubs.

St. Loui Cardinals New York Mets Philadelphia Cincinnati MeLisi Fuushitter Pitsburgh Milwaukee T2 Houston Chicago Cubs Bob Gibson Stan Musia Cardinal Meigs McLish Phillies Jesse Ganider Johnny Callison Tony Taylor Reds Bob Pur Warren Spalm Rugs Evan Willie Sarge Bol Friend Hank Aaron Howie Goss Bob Aspromonte

Doubleplay That Backfired Helps Iowa to 4-2 Win

Iowa pitcher Jack Wiland earned his seventh Big Ten win as Iowa beat Purdue 4-2. Purdue outhit the Hawkeyes but committed seven errors, including a sixth inning misplay that sparked Iowa’s scoring. Par Krause and Tot Reddington contributed first inning runs for Iowa, with Freese scoring on a later Purdue miscue.

Town City Iowa Jack Wiland Big Ten Joss Purdue Hawkeyes Towa Hlinois Hawks Butec Jay Peterséf Mat Syzkowny Jim Freese Freese Par Krause Tot Reddington Joe Chess Roy H Mike Math Revzaleck Burns McKenzie Wiland

Big Ten Baseball Crown At Stake In Final Loop Games

Illinois leads the race as the final day features a doubleheader at Minnesota and a tying scenario with Iowa. Ohio State can force a three‑way tie with a pair win at Indiana if Illinois or Iowa falter. Wisconsin and Michigan State clash as Northwestern faces Michigan, while Purdue meets Iowa.

Roger Kerr Wapello Iowa Minnesota Iowa City Northwestern Kerr Gary Hollingsworth Gary Richards Bill Big Ten Associated Press Finois Ohio State Iinois Yowa Radgers Wisconsin Ilinois Badgers Illinois Lloyd Flodin Sin

Baseball Standings and Schedule Highlights Interleague Ink

The summary covers American and National League standings, with team records, games behind, and upcoming matchups. Key items include Baltimore Columbus? Baltimore and New York races, Cleveland and Boston results, and Los Angeles vs San Francisco in today’s and Monday’s slated games, plus note on Washington and Chicago series and the central schedule.

Baltimore New York Chicago Boston Kansas Cleveland Minnesota Los Angeles Dewoit Washington Detroit Igen G T Lay Kansas City E Bastots Ballioore San Francisco Los Angles St Louis Pittsburgh Cincinnati Milwaukee Philadelph Houston New York Vice Mouston Chigage Philadelshia St. Louis New Chicao Philadephia Ciempal Pinsburgh Mundayis Sir Prancigen Philadelphia Munsay

Orioles Yanks Extend Streaks as Twins Win

Harmon Killebrew powered the Twins with a grand slam and a single, but Jimmie Hall's late fly and a rookie beer homer changed the game against the White Sox. The Orioles and Yankees also rolled to fourth straight wins as Boston and Kansas City won behind strong pitching.

Jim Wackleman Associated Press Harmon Killebrew Hammerir Harmon Minnesota Flying Twins Jimmie Hall Chicago White Sox Killebrew Twins Ron Hansen Hall Baltimore New York Orioles Yankees Cleveland Jelly Mike McCormick Joe Pepitone Whitey Ford Yanks Washington Bill Monbouquette Boston Detroit Kansas Los Angeles Angelses Brooks Robingon Russ Snyder Pepitone Corer

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