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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1966
Page
7
A Brahma bull charged Tonch Hertzel of Salem Iowa during a rodeo event, turning a lighthearted clown act into a dangerous incident as the steer trod into the arena surroundings and spectators. Hertzel sustained injuries requiring medical attention.
American League pitcher Denny McLain moves toward the All Star start after another one hitter in Detroit 5 2 win over Kansas City. Jack Lamabe plans a July 12 marriage in Westwood while Chicago’s Lamabe wins a one hitter in Chicago 11 0 over Boston. Cumulative AL results include Chicago over Boston and California sweeping Cleveland with key homers by Fregosi Knoop. Lamabe’s shutout marks his first in five years and first complete game in nearly two years.
Bulletin lists multiple MLB style games with teams including Los Angeles Chicago San Francisco Cincinnati St. Louis Houston and others. Lacks clear dates or outcomes for most matchups but notes today and Wednesday night games along with twin bill references and doubleheaders.
Hayes Catholic improved to 2-0 on the season behind pitcher Dave Panther who struck out 12 in six innings. Gary Kemp started, facing LM’s Krueger in a tight duel until a five-run Hayes uprising in the sixth inning, aided by walks and two errors. LM’s only run came on Gage’s two-base hit in the third. Hayes moved to 5-0 in the season with a big sixth inning to pull away.
National Minors action opened Monday with 90 runs across three games. Dodgers built a 21-16 win at Taylor Field, scoring at least two runs in every inning. Greg Lamb led with four hits while M Darling D Terry and D Hotle added three each. J Ketter and K Demsey had one hit, Lear and Smith added two for the Cubs, Chels and Les one each, and Dennis Terry homered for the Dodgers.
Muscatine’s Red Sox improved to 5-0 with a victory over Fort Madison Prison Chiefs inside the state penitentiary. Key early scoring came as Sam Rauschenberger walked, Herr singled, Stephens walked, and Bill Rauschenberger delivered an RBI, followed by Grensing’s double and Hart’s homer in the sixth. An eighth run crossed in the seventh on a walk.
Tonight’s schedule lists MAJORS at Korte Steir and Kerr Stein Park, MINORS at West Junior High and Taylor Field, SENIORS at Kerr Stein Park, and SEMI-PRO Durant vs Muscatine Red Sox at Tom Bryser Field. All games start at 6 15 unless noted. Free admission.
In Muscatine Journal play by Innings: Pirates beat Giants 24 13 with big second and third innings, D Garrett four hits, J Evans two, D Willey two, Nayadley one. Shank wins for Giants with D Garrett in rain game. Cards topple Braves 13 3 at Oak Park, Lutz and McFadden each homerl. Lumber Mart outlast Muscatine Lighting 5 4 in 10 innings. Kyle Reifer wins, Reed catches, Stark loses.
The Muscatine Quarterback club will hold a fish fry on Wednesday evening at the American Legion home. The meal, starting at 6 30 pm, will be served by the Legion Auxiliary.
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