Koufax blanked Cardinals in season opener 4-to-0
Dodgers ace Sandy Koufax pitched a shutout over the St Louis Cardinals 4 to 0 in Dodger Stadium as Maury Wills Willie Davis and Ron Fairly produced the decisive hits Frank Howard added a two run homer in the eighth The win made Koufax the first Dodger pitcher to start a season opener with a shutout since 1940 The game drew 50451 fans and contrasted Koufax control with Broglio s five inning mound effort for the Cardinals Also noted were Willie Mays Willie McCovey and the Giants beating the Brewers 8 4 in a five homer night and the Phillies Mets Cubs Pirates contests in the other National League action
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Joe Gaines
Stu Miller
Rich Rollins
Earl Battey
Jim
Mudcat) Grant
Jerry Walker
Leon Wagner
Woodie Held
Jim Roland
Tribe
Jim Perry
Dressen Seeks Input on A’s Trade Moves After Tigers Win
Detroit manager Charlie Dressen questions the Kansas City A’s about potential further trades after a Detroit home opener 7-3 victory. Key move recall: Rocky Colavito swap for Jerry Lumpe, Dave Wickersham and Ed Rakow, with Lumpe contributing a triple, double, and single. Orioles top White Sox. Twins edge Indians. Dodgers shut out Cardinals as NL and AL results roll in.
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Ed Rakow
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Bill Bruton
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Gino Cimoli
Orlando Pena
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Chicago White Sox
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New York Yankees
Los Angeles Angels
Relay officials to meet at Case Field tonight
Relay officials convene at the Washington Relays at Case Field. They are asked to meet at the high school at 7 30 this evening and use the main door. Coach John Sproule will brief the group on duties for the track meet.
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Washington Relays
Case Field
John Sproule
Demon Track Team Earns Two Points at Ottumwa Relays
Washington High School athletes, preparing for the Washington Relays, managed two points at Ottumwa Relays with a fifth place in the 880 relay. Coach John Sproule praised improvements by team members while missing regulars Temple Norton and Steele. Haifley’s best shot put mark reached 44 feet 7 inches. 440 relay narrowly missed qualification by .1 seconds. Friday hosts Fort Madison Mt. Pleasant Fairfield Mid Prairie Wapello Walsh Ottumwa Washington. prelims start 4 p.m. finals 7 p.m. at Case Field.
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Walsh
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Case Field
Gymnastic meet set for SUI and Pasadena title bid
Southern Illinois and Pasadena City College lead a stacked field at the U S Gymnastics Federation national championships in Iowa City seeking the unofficial team crown. The Californians enter strong with 61 straight dual meet wins and top AAU junior titles, while national coach Jerry Todd earns coach of the year honors. Sessions run 10 a.m. Friday and Saturday with six Elite Class finalists to perform at 7 30 p m Saturday.
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Indiana
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Minnesota
Arizona
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Grass Fires Reported in Washington an Rural Route Two
The Washington Fire Department responded to two grass fires today. One fire occurred at the Leslie Miller farm on rural route two, Washington. The second fire started behind the Dog and Suds on Highway 92.
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Washington
Highway
Rachel Carson Dies at 56 in Maryland Hospital
Maryland report says author Rachel Carson died Tuesday of cancer at age 56. The Springdale, Pennsylvania native rose to fame with Silent Spring, which spurred federal action on pesticides and prompted a Senate investigation and government crackdown on chemical use.
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Rachel Carson
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Senate
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Spain named to attend summer science institute
Donald F. Spain a science teacher at Washington Junior High, has been accepted as a participant in the Summer Institute at Northeast Missouri State Teachers College Kirksville. Sponsored by the National Science Foundation and Missouri teachers college, the program includes a stipend and expenses, courses toward a master’s degree, and lectures in astronomy geology and biochemistry. The group will also tour Chicago institutions including the Adler Planetarium Shedd Aquarium and Northwestern University observatory.
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Washington
Northeast Missouri State Teachers College
Kirksville, MO
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State Teachers College
Spain
Chicago
Adler Planetarium
Shedd Aquarium
Museum of Natural History
Museum of Science and Industry
Northwestern University Observatory
Parsons College
Northeast Missouri State Teachers
Bowling standings and high scores from Twi-Lite League
Moothart leads with 26 13 record while Home Town sits at 2 15. Crawfordsville 1B Sherman Eden 2 19 and Carsons 18 2 show strong totals. Team high is Home 2153 with Crawfordsville 26. Individual top series Blank enhorn 597 and Trowbridge 582.
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Crawfordsville
Sherman Eden
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Berkhoff
Annual Cancer Crusade starts in Washington County
Washington County launches its Annual Cancer Crusade with kick off in Washington and Wellman drawing about 500 local volunteers among two million nationwide. Rev Charles Hawkins ACS Washington County Chapter chairman outlines aims to educate about cancer risks urge yearly health checkups and teach seven warning signals while soliciting donations to fund research education and services. He stresses the need for timely doctor visits and the impact of donations on life saving care and research progress urging families to support the crusade.
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American Cancer Society
Charles Hawkins
Washington County
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Skid School for Auto Drivers in Hopkinton Mass
A Boston insurer launches a one day Skid School at Liberty Mutual Research Center in Hopkinton to teach policy holders and safety officials how to handle skids on wet icy oily and snowy surfaces. The program covers tire blowouts brake failures wheel lock and vehicle control in hazardous conditions.
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UPI
Boston
Liberty Mutual Insurance Company
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