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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 20, 1963

Page

6

Mt Pleasant dominates Washington Relays with Ft Madison second

Mt Pleasant wins the third annual Washington Relays with 102 points, Ft Madison finishes second at 74.23, Washington third with 68, Fairfield 66, and Mid Prairie 46.56. Big feats include Mike Philpott of Ft Madison breaking two records in shot put and discus, while Stan Capper of Mid Prairie sparks a late leg for the winning relay. Washington’s Jerry Stalder claims two firsts in broad jump and football throw as the meet draws a large evening crowd.

Mt Pleasant Washington Augsberger Davis County Thompson Fi. Madison Philpott Ft. Madison Mt. Pleasant Mid - Prairie Big Stan Capper Dave Temple Stander Washington Demons Jerry Stalder Washington Relays John Proule Sproule Bob McClure Tim Dougall Joe Scranton McClure Steve Whistler Dougall Temple Willard Friese Dick Holden Joe Jones Dale Randall Bob Latta Ed Mattes Randall Greg Brennemen Friese Kinney Mt P Niffenegs McGlothing Stalder Hoskins Proctor Mt. P Norton Ellmaker Carlsen Caris Raines Haas Kerr Steele McConnell Calloway Mt Hoadley Teberg Hawkins Stockett Mid. P Martin Mid - P Genkinger Ambers Williams Capper Mid-P Hans F) Kerr Crooks Stannard Hawk Capper Mid

Maris Rejoins Yankees with Ninth Inning Winner

Roger Maris returns to the Yankees lineup and belts a ninth inning homer to beat the Senators 4-2, with Elston Howard also homering. Luis Arroyo earns his first win of the season as Stan Williams struggles. Scattered AL and NL results follow, including Red Sox doubleheader wins in Detroit and several league scores.

Fred Down UPI Sports Air Force Roger Maris Yankee New York Washington Senators Elston Howard Yanks Luis Arroyo Arroyo Stan Williams Tigers Boston Red Sox Detroit Tigers Chicago White Sox Minnesota Twins Baltimore Orioles Cleveland Indians Kansas City Athletics Los Angeles Angels New York Mets Milwaukee Braves St. Louis Cardinals Philadelphia Los Angeles Dodgers Houston Colts White Sox Minnesota Camilo Pascual al Smith Russ Snyder Baltimore Wes Stock Norm Siebern George Alsik Orlando Pena Ed Charles Bass Gino Cimoli Bo Belinsky Bob Turk

Koufax’s 28 strikeouts signal comeback strength for Dodgers

Dodgers ace Sandy Koufax has 28 strikeouts and 12 hits allowed in 23 innings, signaling a full recovery from a finger injury that sidelined him in 1962. The performance, paired with Don Drysdale, positions Los Angeles as top contenders as NL pennant races unfold. Koufax struck out 14 in a 2–0 win over the Houston Colts.

Sandy Koufax Los Angeles Dodgers Dodgers Sandy Koufax Don Drysdale Houston Colts San Francisco Giants Chicago Cubs New York Mets Milwaukee Braves St Louis Cardinals Philadelpia Phillies Cincinnati Pittsburgh New York Yankees Washington Senators Boston Red Sox Detroit Chicago White Sox Minnesota Twins Baltimore Cagles

Sitler Electric 2 Mullen 2 Bowling Match Result

Standings show Sitler Electric defeating Mullen 2 99 to 944 in a key men’s bowling team series. Cal Humphreys led with a 590 series, C Mullen added 561, while W Lance and Cal Humphreys shared top game honors.

Sitler Electric Mullen Cal Humphreys C. Mullen W. Lance

Junior High Relays Cheer Washington Entries At Mt Pleasant

Washington seventh, eighth and ninth grade track teams compete in Mt Pleasant for the Panther Junior High Relays. Coach John Sproule lists ninth grade events with names across sprints relays hurdles throws and jumps. Coach Wally Horn handles seventh and eighth grade entries with hopes of medley relay wins and a possible school record in the broad jump.

Washington Mt. Pleasant Panther John Sproule Lowe Trotman Pohren Norton John Iinth Dick Anderson Allan Pobren Jim Ballard Stice Miller Ross Ballard Brock Sojka Custer Johnson Hutchcroft Britain Moore Koehler Wilson Hillman Tindal Witthoft Petratz Kleese Hays Bealer Lampkin West Goodell Myers Brock Myers Ika Hutehcroft Davis Myers Kleese Custer Stice

Team and individual scores from state event

Team series Cate 2149 Sorrell 2728 Team game Pontiac-Buick D6 Shell 957. Individual series Custer 385 Patterson 573. Individual game Sojka 23 Wacholz 229.

State Cate Sorrell Pontiac - Buick Shell C. Custer B. Patterson J. Sojka Wacholz Cate Stewart Pontiac-Buick Washingto All Watson Cleaners Stewart Hardware Melody Lanes Shell Oilers

Rural subscription rates and delivery details

The Rural Subscription Rates section lists prices for outside towns and carriers. It notes a one year rate and a per week carrier charge, with regional adjustments and publication details implied by the Rural Subscription Rates heading.

Washo Washington

Major League Standings and Weekend Schedule Highlights

United Press International rounds up American and National League standings with teams such as Kansas City Baltimore New York Chicago Boston Detroit Cleveland Los Angeles Minnesota and more. Friday results show multiple slated games and Saturday pitchers include Bunning Morehead McDowell McNally Kaat Horlen Stafford Stenhouse and Chance.

United Press Kansas City Baltimore New York Chicago Boston Detroit Cleveland Los Angeles Minnesota Ka City Los Ang Twi City Washington Bunning Morehead McDowell McNally Kaat Horlen Stafford Stenhouse Kansas Chance Seguiong San Francisco Milwaukee St. Louis Pittsburgh Philadelphia Cincinnati Houston Phila Jackson Decki Lopez McBean Nobart Padres Buhl Pierce

Celtics Take Big Lead Over Lakers in Championship Battle

Celtics hold a 3-1 lead in the NBA Finals after a 108-105 Friday win over the Lakers at the Sports Arena. Bill Russell sparked Boston while Bob Cousy neared retirement, with Heinsohn and Jones stepping up as Boston moves toward a fifth straight title on their home court.

Los Angeles UPI Boston Celtics National Basketball Association NBA Bob Cousy Celtics Bill Russell Los Angeles Lakers Laker Sports Celts Cousy Boston College Celtic

Keota PTA Hears Talk On Philippine Schools

Keota April 16 Community P T A met to hear Ruby Lachic from the Philippines discuss education there. Parsons College student. New officers installed by Mrs Temple include president Marlene Genkinger and vice presidents Orrin Romine Kathryn Tadlock. Keith Wells is secretary and Eugene Engle treasurer. Mrs Stoutner reported on the legislative committee. It was voted to give the Music Boosters funds to buy a band uniform.

Keota P.T.A Philippines Ruby Lachic Parsons College Fairfield Sikke ‘Temple Marlene Genkinger Orrin Romine Kathryn Tadlock Keith Wells Eugene Engle Omer Stoutner Legislative Committee Music Boosters

Kennedy praises Pope encyclical Pacem in Terris at Boston College

President Kennedy salutes Pope John XXIII's Pacem in Terris as a penetrating analysis of social welfare human rights disarmament and peace He lauds the encyclical as a guide for public affairs and higher education urging national attention and cross religious dialogue during Boston College centennial ceremonies in Boston Massachusetts.

Boston Mass UPI Kennedy John XXII Boston College America Socia Welfare World Council of Churches

Keota Wins Title At WACO Relays

Keota Eagles capture the WACO Relays team title with 67 points as Cardinal Community second with 49 and host WACO third with 47. Morning Sun star Steve Moore sets meet records in 100 and 40 yard dash prelims and finals. Keota’s Greiner wins the mile, Trier takes low hurdles, Powell leads discus, Stoutner sets broad jump mark, Banks sets football throw record, Myers wins pole vault, and WACO mile relay wins.

Keota Eagles Wayland Keota Cardinal Community WACO van Buren Ainsworth Steve Moore Morning Sun Greiner Dick Trier Eagle Medly Doug Powell Tom Stoutner Glenn Banks Phil Myers Wilbur Reschly Steve Mast Jud Myers Charles Roth

Canadian Priest Is Shot to Death

A year old Roman Catholic priest, Father Cuthbert Seward, rector of St Francis Church in Vancouver, was shot at point blank range while answering a doorbell at a Franciscan monastery. A man fired, then drove away. Police later traced a suspect who surrendered after tossing a rifle from a window.

Vancouver B.C UPD Cuthbert Seward St Francis Church

Weekend Trip to Houston Turns Short Trade Note

A clipped sentence notes a weekend trip to Houston, Texas, begun on a Thursday. The fragment suggests planning or travel context but provides no further details or outcomes.

Houston Texas

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