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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 20, 1968

Page

8

Yastrzemski sparks Red Sox past Indians with three hits

Yankees? No. Yastrzemski delivers three hits and drives in two as Boston beats Cleveland 9-2 at Fenway. A beanball war starts the season with Siebert hitting Smith and Waslewski retaliating, then Yaz doubles in two runs for the lead. Also notes Washington 3-0 over Oakland and California 2-1 in 10 innings. Frank Howard hit his third homer against Oakland as Washington sits at .500.

Duke Sims Indians Mike Andrews The Red Sox Dick Williams Boston Alvin Dark Cleveland Siebert Yastrzemski Yaz Joe Foy Red Sox Washington Oakland California Baltimore Chicago Detroit Los Angeles New York San Francisco Pittsburgh Philadelphia Houston Atlanta Cincinnati St. Louis Frank Howard A’s Senators

Celtics overcome 3-1 to capture Eastern Division title

The Celtics rallied from a 3-1 deficit to beat the Philadelphia 76ers 100-96 in Philadelphia. Sam Jones, Bailey Howell, Havlicek and Don Nelson keyed the late surge as Boston iced it with free throws in the final moments. They advance to meet the Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA Finals.

Philadelphia UPI Boston Celtics National Basketball Association Philadelphia 76Ers Celtics 76Ers Boston Sam Jones Wilt Chamberlain Wilt Alex Hannum Hannum John Havlicek Bailey Howell Havlicek Don Nelson Jones Bill Russell Los Angeles Lakers

Teen Hop Crowns King and Queen at Washington Armory

Ten years ago 450 teens and 100 parents attended the Don Bell Teen Hop at the Washington Armory Friday night. Sponsored by the Academy of Friendship Committee of the Women of the Moose, Sandy Robertson and Chris Widmer were crowned king and queen.

Washington Armory Academy of Friendship Committee the Women of the Moose Sandy Robertson Lloyd Robertson Washington Chris Widmer Paul J. Widmer

Ryun Leads Kansas Relays Sprint in Rainy Weekend

Jim Ryun, 20, KU junior and world mile record holder, heads a five man field in the Glenn Cunningham 1500 meters at the 48th Kansas Relays in Lawrence. World record holder Ralph Boston wins the open long jump and Missouri’s four mile relay edges Drake amid rain theater.

Lawrence, Kan UPI Jim Ryun Kansas Boston Missouri Bill Wells Drake Haskell Institute Memorial Stadium Ryun

De-Men to Meet Monday Evening in YMCA

Washington De-Men members are urged to attend a Monday 7:30 p.m. meeting at the YMCA where final plans for the all sports banquet will be discussed. Eldon Brake, president, will preside.

Washington YMCA Eldon Brake

New Car Names Listed With Various Brands

A list shows owners and vehicles including Charles Roy Gibson with Rambler Wesley or Gladys Bader Mercury Mary Crawford Sistrunk Ford Mildred Kennedy Ford Garna Elizabeth Mapel Ford Bernard Schmidt Chevrolet Judith Ann Horesowsky Ford Keith Glider Chevrolet truck Joseph Aloysous Veggy Ford truck Juanita Pearl Call Pontiac.

Charles Roy Gibson Rambler Wesley Or Gladys Bader Mercury Mary Crawford Sistrunk Ford Mildred Kennedy Garna Elizabeth Mapel Bernard Schmidt Chevrolet Judith Ann Horesowsky Keith Glider Joseph Aloysous Veggy Ford Truck Juanita Pearl Call Pontiac

California Teens Target AAU Short Course Triple Crown

In Pittsburgh the AAU women's short course meet features Debbie Meyer 15 from Sacramento defending the 1650 freestyle title after setting national marks in 500 and 200. Claudia Kolb 18 of Santa Clara aims for the 200 breaststroke title after record efforts in the 400 individual medley and 200 medley. Eadie Wetzel 15 of Wilmette and Ericka Bricker of Visalia vie for the 100 freestyle crown while Ellie Danile sets an American 200 butterfly mark. Jan Henne of Redwood City wins 100 breast. Santa Clara relay foursome bests 400 free national record.

Pittsburgh UPI California AAU Debbie Meyer Sacramento Claudia Kolb Santa Clara Eadie Wetzel Wilmette Ericka Bricker Visalia Calif Miss Wetzel Ellie Danile Philadelphia Vesper Boat Club Jan Henne Redwood City Pokey Watson Nancy Ryan Linda Gustavson

Keota resident Chris Sondag hospitalized in Cedar Rapids

Chris Sondag daughter of Mr and Mrs Gary Sondag of Marion and granddaughter of Mr and Mrs Leonard Sondag of Keota has been a patient at Mercy Hospital in Cedar Rapids with infection since last Thursday. Other local social notes include visits and Easter gatherings across Keota Williamsburg Iowa City and Sigourney with family and friends.

Boyd Sanders Keota Chris Sondag Gary Sondag Marion Leonard Sondag Keota Mercy Hospital Cedar Rapids Jay Warren Wilbur Florida Eunice Sprague Theo Ressler Stella Bell Williamsburg Sprague Ressler Iowa City Omer Flanders Sacramento California John Flanders Golden Buckle Dennis Stoutner George Stoutner Howard Stoutner Bud Dempsey Debby Columbus Junction Laura Lucille Vinton Rochester Minnesota Vera McDowell Richard Hudson Sigourney Walter Stoutner Jack Leedom Bob Yoder Keith Culver Stockton College

Major League Standings and Friday Results Report

United Press International totals show Boston beat Cleveland 9-2 and Washington defeated Oakland 3-0 in Friday action. Detroit Chicago game postponed. California 2 Ball 1 went 10 innings. Scheduled pitchers and Sunday matchups list key series in both leagues with multiple double headers and subplots across standings.

United Press International Boston Cleveland Detroit Chicago Washington Oakland Moore Odom Baltimore Phoebus California Ellis New York Stottlemyre Minnesota Perry Lolich John Tiant Stephenson Wash Ball Calif Chicago

Funeral Services for Francis Glider Held at Jones Home

Funeral services were held Thursday at 3 30 p m at Jones Funeral Home for Francis G Glider with Rev Charles Cowell presiding Wayne Wagner sang as soloist Pall bearers included Raymond Miller John Hahn Lysle Embree Ben Turner Warren Shafer William McDole Burial followed in Elm Grove Cemetery VFW provided graveside military rites under Walter Johnson with a color guard firing squad and flag detail Also Thursday 1 30 p m services for Mrs Alvin Shaw at Jones Funeral Home led by Rev M O Smith Pall bearers William Harry Dale Kenneth and Donald Dusenbery Frank Kos and Marion Hearron served with burial in Elm Grove Cemetery

Francis G. Glider Jones Funeral Charles Cowell Wayne Wagner Raymond Miller John Hahn Lysle Embree Ben Turner Warren Shafer William McDole Elm Grove Cemetery VFW Walter Johnson Walter Carr Dave McGaffey Merle Allison Clarence Brown Charles Lucas Richard Davidson Truman Hysell Delbert Earll Daryl Tucker George Miles Harold Haifley Larry Arbogast Jesse Raddabugler Maynard Goff Jr Echo Meryl Steele Sam Weeks Ralph Borman

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