Robinson's hitting wins for Orioles in 3-2 game
Fred Down reports Frank Robinson drove in the winning run with a fifth inning double as the Baltimore Orioles edged the Washington Senators 3-2. The article notes Robinson's value after staying with Baltimore past 1970 and places the game in the context of a busy day across the American and National Leagues with several other results.
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UPI
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Baltimore Orioles
Frank Robinson
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Alton
Dalton Boys
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Casey Cox
Harmon Killebrew
Walter Carr named commander at Washington County VFW Post
Ten years ago Walter Carr was named commander of the Washington County VFW Post with Dwight Hayes as senior vice commander and Willard Gray as junior commander.
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Walter Carr
Washington County
VFW
Dwight Hayes
Willard Gray
Intellectual snob confesses lessons learned in gift wrapping
A witty exchange features a beautiful blonde telling a friend she used to be an intellectual until she wised up. The fragment hints at a humorous personal realization rather than a broader news item.
FCA PROGRAM Brings Baylor star Westbrook to Fort Dodge
Baylor gridder John Westbrook the first black Varsity football player in the Southwest Conference will headline the Weekend of Champions sponsored by Fort Dodge FCA. The three day event April 30 to May 2 features 45 college and pro athletes speaking at 50 high school assemblies and 15 civic luncheons. The Saturday banquet at Star Lite Village Restaurant features Bart Starr with 700 attendees.
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Baylor University
Fort Dodge
Fellowship of Christian Athletes
Westbrook
Groesbeck
Texas
Washington High
Elgin
Central Texas
Baylor
Dodger
Dodger Stadium
Starlite Village
Bart Starr
Green Bay Packers
Ed McNeil
Unitas Undergoes Surgery for Torn Heel
Baltimore Colts quarterback Johnny Unitas, NFL season’s top passer, is recovering after a 75 minute operation for a torn Achilles tendon in his right heel at Union Memorial Hospital. Officials remain hopeful for his return next season despite the injury. The report notes Unitas, 36, injured Wednesday while tennis playing with teammate Tom Matte.
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Baltimore
UPI
Johnny Unitas
National Football League
Unitas
NFL
Baltimore Colts
Tom Matte
Union Memorial Hospital
John
Don Klosterman
Junior Bowlers to State Tournament
Junior Bowlers qualified last Saturday for the State Tournament at Val Lanes West Des Moines April 17 and 18. Listed are Junior Major Boys Phil Hyde Denny McCallister Randy Payne Mike Roe Doug Gardner. Junior Major Girls Cheri Drayfahl Judy Lewis D Walby Jean Ward Ben Sanders. Junior Major Mixed Kathy Wallace Bobbie Boileau Bill Whalen Craig Neil Dave Hyde. Prep Boys Tony Martin Jeff Vargason Randy Randall Jerry Geyer Bill Tucker. Prep Girls Jody Hyde Barb Brooks Susie Ricks Jeri Hagie Lynne Brown. Prop Mixed Jackie Boileau Peggy Dillavou Joe McKowen Marty McKowen Randy Borst. Sponsors Roe's Health Carroll's Beauty Shop Sherman Eden Funeral Home Washington County Abstract Company Melody Lanes Squire Shoppe.
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Val Lanes
West Des Moines
Phil Hyde
Denny McCallister
Randy Payne
Mike Roe
Doug Gardner
Cheri Drayfahl
Judy Lewis
D Walby
Jean Ward
Ben Sanders
Kathy Wallace
Bobbie Boileau
Bill Whalen
Craig Neil
Dave Hyde
Tony Martin
Jeff Vargason
Randy Randall
Bowling King League High Scores Read Off
Farm Bureau leads team series with 2760 and team game marks of 955 and 939. John Hough tops individuals with 596 series and 205 game while Jerry Scheibel adds 566 and Chick Crone posts 210.
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Farm Bureau
Twink
John Hough
Jerry Scheibel
Chick Crone
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