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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 02, 1966

Page

8

No-Hitter by A's Pitchers Stuns Astros on Apr Fool’s Day

Kansas City Athletics, with Paul Lindblad and John Wyatt combining for a 4-0 win, no-hits the Houston Astros in spring play. The article notes the mule image around owner Charley Finley and cites other spring results including Rod Gardner’s one-hit six innings for the Mets and various league rosters and scores.

Kansas City Athletics Charley O A’s Houston Astros Paul Lindblad John Wyatt Astros Charley Finley Bob Veale Luke Walker Pittsburgh Los Angeles Dodgers New York Mets Chicago White Sox Mets Rod Gardner St Louis Cardinals Detroit Tigers Frank Robinson Baltimore Orioles Philadelphia Phils Zoilo Versalles Minnesota Twins Cincinnati Reds

Star Studded Field Drives Texas Relays Record Chase

A star studded Texas Relays field aims to shatter records in Austin led by Jim Ryan of Kansas seeking sub four minute mile and a swarm of Southern University relay squads posting eight new marks. Texas A&M’s Randy Matson eyes finals after a near world shot put, while Texas rallies to win the spring medley and establish a meet record in the distance medley.

Austin Tex UPI Kansas Jim Ryan Texas Wes Santee John Damien Emporia Kan Michigan Jim Olson Missouri Robin Lingle Texas A&m Randy Matson Southern Texas Relays Baylor Drake Theron Lewis Texas Southern TSU Preston Davis Longhorn Charles Christmas ACC Wildcats

Cepeda In Form Again Giants Strength For 1966 Season

The 1966 San Francisco Giants look stronger with Cepeda back and Gabrielson healthy. New arrivals Gibbon and Lindy McDaniel should fill 1965 holes as Willie Mays leads an aging but powerful lineup with McCovey Cepeda switching spots and Lamont infield solidified around Mays Alou Haller and Bertell.

Bucs Pittsburgh Pirates Hal Reniff New York Yankees Carl Yastrzemski Boston Red Sox Atlanta Norm Seibern Willie Smith California Angels Chicago Cubs Cleveland Indians San Francisco Giants Joe Sargis UPI Phoenix Ariz Los Angeles Dodgers Orlando Cepeda Len Gabrielson Joe Gibbon Lindy McDaniel Giants Herman Franks Will McCovey Cepeda Willie Mays McCovey Hal Lanier Dick Schofield Jim Ray Hart Willie Mays Babe Ruth Jay Alou Tom Haller Dick Bertell Juan Marichal Bob Shaw Bob Bolin Pittsburgh Gaylord Perry Ron Herbel Bill Henry Frank Linzy McDaniel Linzy

Blaine Goff Among 32 At Camp Dodge Training

Blaine B. Goff is among 32 men chosen to attend the state highway patrol recruit training school, which begins at Camp Dodge on April 15.

Blaine B. Goff State Highway Patrol Camp Dodge

Cohen Wins NCAA All-Around Title At Penn State Invitational

Steve Cohen of Penn State captured the NCAA all around crown with 55.75 points across six events. Southern Illinois edged ahead to win the team title with 187.20 points, defeating California, Michigan State, Iowa State, Michigan, and Penn State as qualifiers prepare for individual honors.

University Park UPI Steve Cohen Penn State Southern Illinois Nittany Lions Cohen Philadelphia Penn Iowa State Michigan State Michigan California

Douglas to attend Kansas University

Keokuk star Greg Douglas 6 8 235 pounds signed a letter of intent to attend the University of Kansas. Averaging over 25 points per game, he helped Keokuk reach the Iowa state semi finals and briefly set a tourney scoring record before Clinton St Marys Joe Bergman surpassed him. Douglas will receive a work scholarship at Kansas.

Keokuk Iowa UPI Greg Douglas University of Kansas Douglas Joe Bergman Clinton St. Mary’s Midwest Kansas

Pythian Sisters plan inspection in Keota gathering

Mrs Ruby Helscher hosted twelve Pythian Sisters in Keota with LaRue Conklin presiding. Inspection planned for April 26. Ilo Green and Myrtle Funst on prepared refreshments. Mr and Mrs Donald Long and Ronnie of Rubio joined Mr and Mrs Boyd Sanders and Larry for supper Tuesday night.

Keota Ruby Helscher LaRue Conklin Ilo Green Myrtle Funston Donald Long Ronnie of Rubio Boyd Sanders Larry

North-South All Stars clash in Wichita college classic

The North-South All Stars, loaded with top seniors from Kansas and beyond, meet in Wichita State Fieldhouse as Southern rebounding ace James Ware leads a potent lineup. Ted Owens counters with a high scoring North squad featuring Dave Wagnon, Dave Bing, and Walt Wesley in a anticipated Civil War style clash.

Wichita, Kan UPI Big Guns of the North Wichita State University Gary Thompson Wichita State Ted Owens Kansas Oklahoma City James Ware Chiefs South Tulsa Julian Hammond Orston Artis Texas Western Dub Malaise Texas Tech Southern Methodist Carroll Hooser Thompson UCLA Doug McIntosh Bruins Owens Idaho State Dave Wagnon Dave Bing Syracuse Utah Jerry Chambers Dick Nemelka Brigham Young Walt Wesley Chuck Gardner Minnesota Lou Hudson

Sunday visitors in Keota home

Keota residents reported a series of Sunday visits with Cedar Rapids guests Glen Holm and Howard Leacox before meeting Lula Randolph. Other travelers included Grace Vincent Mae Sturgeon Miss Work from Washington and family gatherings with Loretta Miller Harry V Miller Nancy Miller in Iowa City. Tom Hahn named to nine weeks honor roll though name omitted. W.S.C.S. district meeting attendees from Keota listed.

Boyd Sanders Keota Glen Holm Howard Leacox Cedar Rapids Lula Randolph Randolph Grace Vincent Mae Sturgeon Miss Work Washington Eugene Zehr Loretta Miller Harry V. Miller Nancy Miller Iowa City Doyle Palmer Mae Smith Mercy Hospital Erma Boyer Maquoketa Lyle Palmer Tom Hahn W.S.C.S Knoxville Keota Ruth Ginkens Elizabeth Leitsinger Berniece Mattison Matilda Kirkpatrick Helen K. Stoutner Dorothy David Tressie Schreckengast Kenneth Holmes Peg DeWitt Laura Linda Story City Joe Harding Holmes of DeWitt

Treynor Wins Class C Indoor Track Meet In Iowa City

Treynor edge Preston 20 to 18 as Jeff Howe Fred Graham Burt Winchell and Tony Howe win mile relay in 3 40 9. Howe Graham Maguire Jerome Howe also win medley relay in 3 50 0 Jerome Howe places fourth in 880. Ki Harvey of Redfield Dexfield sweeps 60 yard hurdles in 8.0 and 7.6. New records set: Feuerbach shot put 56 3 inches Wendland 880 2 03 8 and Parker tied sprint records. Other scores list many schools including Gilman,Dexfield,Menlo,Essex and more.

Iowa City Iowa UPI Treynor Preston Jeff Howe Fred Graham Burt Winchell Tony Howe Pottawattamie County Graham Steve Maguire Jeff Jerome Howe Jackson County Ki Harvey Redfield Dexfield Allen Feuerbach Ken Huelman Schallér Dick Fand Menlo Broad Garry Phelps Lone Tree Lyle Wendland Fredericksburg

Women's bowling points mode off day results report

Friday results show Hy-Vee 2095, Advance Ross 1848 and Western Auto 1940 leading team scores. General Life 1822 and Sanitary Daily 1970 posted solid totals. McCleerys 1764 and Credit Bureau 2053 among others. High team series went to Mode-O-Day 2095 and Credit Bureau 2053. Individual standout Hazel Canady 213 and Betty Ward 545 led the field.

Sacha Credit Bureau Ross Sanitary Dairy McCleery-Cumming Advance Ross Western Auto General Life Sanitary Daily McCleery’s Betty Ward Ferne Birney Hazel Canady

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