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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 13, 1964

Page

8

Busy Relays Week For Sproule Thinclads At Ottumwa And Washington

Coach John Sproule faces a busy week with Ottumwa Relays Tuesday and hosting the Washington Relays Friday. Ottumwa entries mirror conference indoor show with updated events including Whisler and Day in the 100 yard dash and Putman and Haifley in discus. Relays feature McClure Whisler Dougall Temple and Day in tight schedules from 4 p.m. prelims to 7 p.m. finals.

John Sproule Ottumwa Sproule Iowa City Whisler Day McClure Dougall Temple Dunbar

Cancer drive begins in Columbus Junction

The 1964 Crusade for the American Cancer Society is in progress in Columbus Junction with Mrs. Marie C. Smith as chairman. Volunteer solicitors include Mrs. Mildred Crull, Mrs. Mary Wasson, Mrs. Dottie Pugh, Mrs Selenia Pugh, Mrs. Betty Thomas, Mrs. Nellie Dawson, Mrs. Eva Johnston, Mrs. Dorig McCoy, Mrs. Leona Goode and Mrs. Lois Houseal.

Columbus Junction The American Cancer Society Marie C. Smith Mildred Crull Mary Wasson Dottie Pugh Selenia’ Pugh Betty ‘Thomas Nellie Dawson Eva Johnston Dorig McCoy Leona Goode Lois Houseal

Nominate Everetts for Rotary post at Oskaloosa meet

At the district Rotary Convention in Oskaloosa over the weekend Washington club nominated Bob Everetts for district governor for 1965 66. Jim McQuaid announced the nomination as banners waved and a high school band played The Music Man. Attendees included Alan Bergstrom Paul Brenneman Earle Libe and several couples. A banquet Saturday featured the Old Gold Singers and guest Perle Mesta former ambassador to Luxembourg and Russia.

Oskaloosa Washington Club Bob Everetts Washington Jim McQuaid Bob Alan Bergstrom Paul Brenneman Earle Libe Mr. Cruise Bob Day Bill’ Helscher Hugo Lensch N.E. Hansen Jud Malory Ralph Martin E.D. Morrison Jr Wiliam Sitler John Winga Sr Old Gold Singers Perle Mesta Luxembourg Russia

Hunter safety class postponed to Friday

Hunters who attended the classes are reminded the Tuesday session is moved to Friday, April 1. The postponement follows the Brothers of the Brush barbecue held Tuesday evening.

Hunter Puys Brothers of the Brush

Scouts Plant 3000 Trees at Lake Darling District Statewide

One hundred seventy six Boy Scouts from Warhawk district covering Iowa Johnson and Washington counties plus 22 adult leaders planted 3000 trees Saturday morning at Lake Darling, reflecting a strong community service effort by youth groups.

Warhawk Iowa, Johnson Washington Counties Lake Darling

Major League Openers Mark 1964 Season With Star Power

The 1964 schedule opens with Lyndon Johnson tossing the first ball in Washington as the Senators meet the Angels in a festive ceremony. Cincinnati hosts Houston with Hutchinson battling cancer, while Jim Maloney faces Ken McBride in the first game at Crosley Field. Reds seek a pennant as Frank Robinson, Joey Jay, and Bob Purkey aim to rebound from poor 1963s.

Gary Hurst Bob Lowe John Green Harold Ahrens Lloyd Miller al Kinzler Wally Horn Vernon Feuerhelm Delbert Soper Don McClure Duane Hagensick Don Jarrard Gene Gorham Jim Richart Duane Schantz Don Myers Gene Turner Bruce Brown Craig Johnson Green John Mill Kiesey Larry Chalupa Craig Taylor John Bordwell Frank Alberts Mark Glover Mike Brake Frank Jers Bob Harvey Dana McAvoy Chris Wilson Allison Kiesey Phleger Witthoft Brunk Pohren Combs Knight Moore Rosenkild West Duane Lyndon Baines Johnson Fred Hutchinson Washington Cincinnati Johnson U.S Hutchinson Cincinnati Reds Reds Crosley Field Houston Colts American League National League William Howard Taft Claude Osteen Angels Ken McBride Hutenimser Jim Maloney Colts Hutch Ken Johnson Nellie Fox Houston Pete Runnels Eddie Kasko Ken Aspromonte Frank Robinson Joey Jay Bob Purkey

SCCA Chooses Indianola Track for National Sports Car Race

Officials of Greenwood Roadway announced the new Indianola track will host a top national SCCA event on July 19. The 105 mile race and a grand touring race carry $10,000 in prize money. Notables such as Jim Hall Augie Pabst Ken Miles and Roger Panske are expected to compete at the three mile paved circuit. A regional SCCA race is set for May 30-31 with a central division championship on Sept 26-27. The AMA national meet will also be held there Aug 9-10.

Indianola Iowa Jim Hall Augie Pabst Ken Miles Roger Panske Greenwood Hall Augusta Pensacola Fla American Motorcycle Association

Women’s Bowling in Queen League Scores and Leaders

General Life and Swift led team results with scores in the 1700s and 1600s. Fareway and Hy-Vee followed, while Coast to Coast Advance Ross and Credit Bureau posted several high marks. Top individuals included Jan Rees with 189 and Kay Custer with 179, Freda Varney 468 series, and 462 for Custer.

Soints General Life of Iowa Swift Credit Bureau Randys Advance Ross General Life Fareway Hy - Vee Freda Varney Kay Custer Jan Rees

Mixed bowling results and top scores reported

Friday results show Splitters 3, Combers 0, Nine 2, Hits and Mrs 1, Sleep ers 2, Busters 1, Hawks 3, Aces with team series Splitters 2039 and Niners 1953. Team game Splitters 707 and Niners 687. Individual series Cloyce Glowsky 5622 and Ann Curl 507. Individual game Zieglowsky 215 and 179.

Combers Nine Sleepers Busters Hawks Splitters Niners Cloyceglowsky Ann Curl Zieglowsky

Palmer Secures Fourth Masters Title At Augusta

Arnold Palmer claimed his fourth Masters by six strokes at Augusta. The victory, delivering a 12 under par total of 276, came as Palmer eyes a possible Grand Slam, skipping the tour for two weeks to prepare for the U.S. Open at Congressional and pursuing the British Open and PGA Championship later in the year.

Augusta UPI Arnold Palmer Palmer Jack Nicklaus Dave Marr Congressional Washington

Bowling Sign Reports Team and Individual Scores

Team series led by Ross with 2651 and Falk 2482. Team game totals show Ross 890 and Falk 879. Individual series top by Hillman 965 and Wagenknecht 560. Individual games feature Hilfman and Baumert tied at 216.

Ross Falk Hillman J. Wagenknecht Hilfman Baumert

Masters champion fails to defend title in tournament thriller

The Masters winner fell short of back to back titles as he chased the lead with an eagle and two birdies in a key stretch but ran out of holes. Palmer led with a finish tied by Sam Snead and Jimmy Demaret at 284, while Gary Player and others trailed. Palmer’s season earnings reached $33,488.75 and career totals $506,496.84, with Bruce Devlin earning $6,100 for fourth place.

Palmer Marv Nicklaus Sam Snead Jimmy Demaret Champire Snead Gary Player Casper Paul Harney Jim Demaret Ferrier Bruce Devlin Australia

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