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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 08, 1963

Page

16

Opening Day in Major League Baseball Sparks Kennedy Opener

President Kennedy presides over the 1963 season debut at Crosley Field and Washington, launching a coast to coast 1 620 game schedule. The Reds face the Pirates with Ian Schroeder throwing the ceremonial first ball as Don Rudolph and Steve Barber duel in Baltimore vs Washington. The Yankees enter as AL favorites while the NL race features Reds Dodgers and Giants in a tight pennant race.

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Young Nicklaus Wins Masters

Augusta Georgia June? No, the article notes Jackie Nicklaus claiming the Masters title with a one stroke victory and a 28 total after three rounds. He spoke of butterflies and a possible grand slam this year and planned to play a pro am tournament in Atlanta.

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Amateur Boxer Is latest Ring Victim

In ArrondraIe Pennsylvania Army PFC Francesco Velasquez died after a single punch ended a charity bout sponsored by The Friends of Boxing. The event in Lackawanna County occurred just before the bell ending the second round. Governor Scranton urged a swift athletic commission probe into the fatality.

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Tee Shots And Golf Etiquette At Local Club

The club announces a Friday men’s golf day and Sunday Easter dinner by reservation. The first week of the year ends with a cleaned course and prepared water system. greens and tees will be worked on next week. Membership demands strong golf etiquette to ensure all can play. The high school team, led by Coaches Old Stephens and Russ Bannister, shows promise. Easter dinner follows normal member and family attendance. sign up by noon Saturday. Winter play supports early processing of reservations for Twilight League. STAN THE MAN: Stan Musial leads St. Louis Cardinals in all time records and NL marks.

Old Stephens Russ Bannister Eeedina Stan ST. Louis UPL Stan Musial St. Louis Cardinals

Thursday Niners League Bowling Scores and Leaders

The league table shows Falk Clothiers 16 over Martin Cleaners 9 and Ross Bulldozers 6 over Carpenters Union to. Falk 2718 team series leads, with Hillman earning a 318 series and T Wagenknecht 608 in individual totals. Herman Wagenknecht posted 221, Jim Wagenknecht 219 in individual games.

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Red Cross fund drive appeals for urgent gamma globulin reports

Ten years ago today Walter Farrell chairman of the Washington County Red Cross drive urged all county workers to finish their fundraising and submit their reports at once to accelerate gamma globulin procurement efforts.

Walter Farrell Washington County Red Cross Drive

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