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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 05, 1966

Page

6

Baylor sparks Lakers to 2–0 lead in Western finals

United Press International reports Elgin Baylor returned to form after a knee operation, scoring 42 as the Lakers beat the Hawks 125-116 to take a 2–0 series lead. The 76ers, husked by flu and rust, fell to Boston 115-86 in Philadelphia, with Walker and Chamberlain limited, as Boston foresees a tougher rematch at Boston Garden.

Elgin Baylor Philadelphia 76Ers National Basketball Association Baylor Los Angeles Lakers St. Louis Hawks Lakers St. Louis Hawks Richie Guerin Guerin Philadelphia Boston Philadelphia Arena Boston Garden 76Ers Celtics Cincinnati Royals Wilt Chamberlain Chet Walker Gerry Ward Don Nelson Walker Chamberlain

Tebbetts Optimistic Indians Could Win the Pennant This Year

Birdie Tebbetts argues the Cleveland Indians have a strong chance to win a pennant, citing a deep pitching staff led by Sam McDowell and Sonny Siebert, solid hitting from Wagner Colavito Whitfield Davalillo and Alvis, and a potential catching question with Del Crandall adding depth. Opening day lineup features Whitfield Gonzalez Brown Alvis Wagner Davalillo Colavito Azcue with Hinton Landis and others as backups.

Tucson Ariz UPI Birdie Tebbetts al Lopez Cleveland Indians Birdie Leon Wagner Rocky Colavito Fred Whitfield del Crandall Pittsburgh Pirates McDowell Sam McDowell Sonny Siebert Sam Lee Stange Ralph Terry Jack Kralick Luis Tiant Tom Kelley McDowell Jim Weaver Gary Bell Don McMahon Steve Hargan Wagner Colavito Whitfield Rocky Vic Davalillo Tony Oliva Twins Carl Yastrzemski Red Sox Max Alvis Chuck Hinton Tebbetts Jim Landis Hinton Chico Salmon Bob Heffner Toronto

Morrison, Morrison, and Lloyd Firm Ad

Edmond D. Morrison Jr. and James E. Lloyd announce their law practice at 211 W. Washington St. Attorneys at Law. Phone 653-2924.

Stewart & Shearer Attorneys At Law Richard A Stewart Paul W. Shearer West Main

Fishing Time Spring Tackle Need Advertisement

Local ad promotes spring fishing supplies including rods reels plugs lures baits tackle boxes landing nets and related gear. Also contains a humorous quip about a baby resembling his father noting potential trouble with the husband.

Larsen near end of trail after perfect game legacy

Don Larsen 36, no major club shows interest as he can be had for $1 from the Baltimore Orioles. Once the Yankee ace of a perfect World Series game in 1956, Larsen has drifted through several teams, with an 11th exhibition win for Baltimore cited as current context amid aging, high salary, and faded peak.

Don Larsen Baltimore Orioles Don Houston Astros Orioles New York Yankee Goonie Bird Larsen Washington Senators Curt Blefary Boog Powell Willie Kirkland Bob Chance Senators Ernie Broglio Ted Abernathy Chicago Cubs California Angels Dean Chance Cubs Billy Williams Roger Repez Yankees Cincinnati Reds Repez Sammy Ellis Ted Davidson Sam McDowell Cleveland Indians Los Angeles Dodgers Louis Pruess Atalissa Ida Rehbehn Merle Nebergal Rehbehn Pruess Don Rabenold Orie O'Connor Claude Kilgore Mac Wallace Springsfield Ohio Tracy University of Wittenberg

Sacha Club hosts Crawfordsville study groups event

The Sacha Club of Ainsworth hosted visiting Crawfordsville Study Club and Sorosis Study Club at the local Methodist Church. Rev. Ron Genheimer and family spoke on mission life in South Africa, shown a day-in-life skit and country scenes. Refreshments followed. plans and visits noted for several locals and clubs.

C. A. Thompson Ainsworth Sacha Club Ainsworth Crawfordsville Sorosis Jim Wood Ron Genheimer South Africa Genheimer Raymond Lasek Wilfred McCreedy Lloyd Edwards Lee Hunt Daugher Hazel Des Moines Boice Kurtz Kenneth Ornduff Herman Wagenknecht Joe Wagenknecht Grinnell United Presbyterian Women Louis Koehler Ted Woods Sorosis Study Club

Washington Relays Brings Eighteen Schools To Case Field

Eighteen schools will compete in the sixth annual Washington Relays at Case Field on Friday April 15. Coach John Sproule will direct the event for the final time as head track coach after this season. Defending champions Mt Pleasant and runners up Fort Madison return with others including Davis County Cedar Rapids Prairie Mid Prairie Fairfield Columbus Community Van Buren Centerville HLV Ottumwa Walsh Sigourney Cardinal Williamsburg Pekin Wapello Waco and Washington. Preliminaries start at 4 p.m. finals at 7 p.m.

John Sproule Sproule Mt. Pleasant Fort Madison Davis County Prairie of Cedar Rapids Mid-Prairie Fairfield Columbus Community van Buren Centerville H.L.V Ottumwa Walsh Sigourney Cardinal Williamsburg Pekin Wapello Waco Washington Gordon Brookhart

Washingon High Names Relay Teams for Fairfield Dual Meet

Coach John Sproule announces Washing ton High School relay squads for today’s Fairfield dual. Two mile team includes John Kleese Tim Tebockhorst Pat Hennigan Dan Martin. 880 yard quartet features Dennis Nardy Duane Miller Larry Starr Greg Goodell. Medley lists John Kleese Jim Doughty Dennis Nardy Jerry Smith. 440 yard relay comprises Greg Goodell Duane Miller John Miller. Mile relay fields John Phleger Larry Starr John Miller Ray Porter.

John Sproule Washington High School Fairfield John Kleese Tim TeBockhorst Pat Hennigan Dan Martin Dennis Nardy Duane Miller Larry Starr Greg Goodell Jim Doughty Jerry Smith John Miller John Phleger Ray Porter

Bowling results show Zieglowsky and Fareway top scores

Monday results list teams Wilson Hy-Vee MFA Payne Freshwaters Ross Fareway Zieglowsky. High team series 2671 by Zieglowsky and 2648 by Fareway. team game 977 by Zieglowsky and 910 by Fareway. Individual series led by John Hough 578 and C Zieglowsky 576. individual game top scores were C Zieglowsky 245 and J Hough 233.

Wilson Hy-Vee MFA Payne Freshwaters Ross Fareway Zieglowsky John Hough C. Zieglowsky J. Hough Blue Monday League Ross Electronics Onsee Eo Payne TV MFA Insurance

Unrest in Viet Nam escalates amid Da Nang clashes and leadership turmoil

Rioters with red armbands confront police in Saigon and Da Nang as Ky's government fights to regain control. Thi and rebel forces threaten to topple the regime while U S efforts stay minimal. Da Nang mayor Nguyen Van Man faces removal amid accusations of misusing public funds. Lt Col Ma Sanh Nhon installed in part. Indonesia’s 100 million residents speak 200 dialects under the motto Unity in Diversity.

Saigon Vien Hoa Dao da Nang Air Force Thi United States U.S Nguyen van Man Ma Sanh Nhon Phuoc Long Man Nguyen Vang Chuan Chuan Air Force Base Washington

Melody Strikers League Bowling Scores Noted

Women's bowling results list teams Washington State Bank Tweetens Martin Cleaners VFW Auxiliary and River Products. Individual leaders include Pansy McGill with a 649 series and game highs of 238 and 217. Team high series 2582 by Winga and 2537 by Tweeten. team high game 921 by Tweeten and 890 by River Products.

Washington State Bank Martin Cleaners Winga Osincups Jase TD Ad Ettes Qosincup VFW Bank Martin River Products Tweeten Pansy McGill Ann Carl

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