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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 16, 1964

Page

8

Willie Mays Stars In 10-Run Giants Win Over Milwaukee

Willie Mays hits his third homer in two days fueling a 10-4 San Francisco victory over Milwaukee. The Giants overpower the Brewers in a high-scoring game with Mays driving in six runs and Jack Sanford earning the win. Other early MLB results include Boyer and Gibson sparking the Cardinals to a 6-2 win over the Dodgers and Phils beating the Mets 4-1.

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Boston at New York opener delayed by rain and rookie slip

New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox prepared for a season opener postponed by rain as 19 year old rookie Tony Conigliaro arrived late at the hotel. manager Johnny Pesky joked about fines after Conigliaro slept through his room call.

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Hawkeyes struggle in backfield amid QB injuries

Iowa City and spring drills see top passer Gary Snook suffer knee strain while backup Dave Dirkx also injures a knee. Coach Jerry Burns notes Snook not serious but running limited and Dirkx may miss rest of spring as the Hawkeyes prepare for an intra-squad game May.

Iowa City Iowa University of Iowa Gary Snook Dave Dirkx Jerry Burns Hawkeye Snook Burns Dirkx Carroll Fred Riddle Hawkeyes

Iowa star named Washington High coach at last

Ten years ago Glenn Drahn a three year varsity letter winner on the State University of Iowa football team and former Belle Plaine native was appointed as Washington High School head football coach after three seasons as a coach.

Glenn Drahn

Farm BureauIns and Geb Chevrolet Lead Bowling Matches

In men’s bowling, Farm Bureau Insurance scores 2671 with Geb Chevrolet 2478 leading a 3–0 result. Individual top games include John Hough 215 and 213, Roy Miller 211, with team game highs 929 and 880. Other entries: Sport Shop 2267, Mobil Oil 202 and 2372, plus 39, Nectbowp Mog 11) 2 99.

Farm Bureau Geb Chevrolet Carl Ch Miller John Hough Roy Miller Lupa Roy

Demon golfers beat Uni High for first dual win

Washington High School golfers defeated Uni High of Iowa City 175 to 188 at the Iowa City course. Medalist Mike Brake shot 42, with Jim Logan 43, Frank Sanders 45, Larry Henness 45, and Don Miller 30 for the Demons. They play Muscatine this afternoon.

Washington High School Uni High Iowa City Mike Brake Jim Logan Frank Sanders Larry Henness Don Miller Demons Muscatine

Women’s Bowling Results From Midweek Meet

Roe Heating defeated 35 Minick Furniture and 30 McCleery-Cumming by margins as Duncans and Ainsworth Bank added small scores. Leading team series was Roe 2474 with Minick 2411. Roe also posted team game 850 and Minick 892. Dorothy Patterson top individual games 215 and 202, while Patterson also had 599 series and Joy Davis 527.

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Mace Motor Co. accountant earns Ford Division award

Robert Scranton, an accountant at Mace Motor Co. in Washington, received Ford Division's 1963 Dealer Accountant's Award for excellence. The presentation occurred at a luncheon at the Holiday Inn in Burling Borazon, a 1957 invention, is noted as the only known screen hard enough to scratch a diamond.

Drake Relays adds two special events for April at Drake

Two special events join the Drake Relays April 4 25 in Des Moines Iowa a three mile run under USATF rules and a head to head 220 yard dash pairing Henry Carr of Arizona State and Roger Sayers of Omaha with at least one more headline sprinter. Early entries include Frank Carver Notre Dame and Jim Peterson Chicago Track Club. The three mile race could challenge a world record in the furlong 20.2 seconds by Carr is noted as pending.

Des Moines Upl Bob Karnes Arizona State Henry Carr Omaha Roger Sayers Karnes Frank Carver Notre Dame Jim Peterson University of Chicago Track Club Carr

Sayers Shines With Fast Indoor Sprint Times

Sayers posts a top 200 meters clocking of 20.7 seconds and owns this season’s best indoor marks for 75 and 300 yards, highlighting his speed across short indoor events and leading the team’s sprinting efforts.

Mark. Sayers

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