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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1952
Page
4
Bob Cain pitched a complete double one hitter against Bob Feller and the Indians as the Browns won 1-0. The duel, one of the fiercest in 35 years, moved St Louis into first place in the American League after seven wins in eight starts.
Cain’s win eases loss as Feller’s no hit bid falls short in a 2 1 victory for Cleveland over Detroit. Other games see Red Sox top Yankees 3 1 and Giants outslug Braves 9 5. Bowling scores and high scorers listed with teams Stewart Crone and Brown Motor leading in a busy summary.
American League standings show St Louis at top with 7 7 7, followed by Cleveland New York and Philadelphia. National League lists Brooklyn Cincinnati Chicago New York St Louis and Boston with varied records. Tonight's games include Detroit at St Louis Philadelphia at Washington and New York at Boston in the AL and Brooklyn at Philadelphia St Louis at Pittsburgh Cincinnati at Chicago Boston at New York in the NL.
Women led by Moothart's Decorating with 31 wins and 17 losses top the league table followed by Ainsworth State Bank and Skelgas Flames with 29 and 27 wins respectively. Duncan's Fashion Notes sits at 26 22, Rock Island Produce 24 24, Doaks and McCleery Cumming 2 19.
Moothart's beat Skelgas 2 to 1 with total pins 1985 to 1895 including 21 handicap. Ainsworth Bank edged Carsons 2 to 1 with 2116 to 2117 including 29 handicap. Duncan's beat McCleery-Cumming 3 to 0 with 2022 to 1894 including 108 handicap. Doak's defeated Rock Island Produce 5 to 0 with 2002 to 1866 including 356 handicap. High team series was Ainsworth Bank 2116 and Carsons 2078. High team game saw Carsons 752 and Ainsworth Bank 746. Hazel Payne led with 637 in series and 195 in a game. Phyllis Flenner had 508 and Helen Moothart 181 in game.
The Lexington Ladies Aid Society met April 17 in the church hall. President Mrs Wayne Norman led the business session. A flood relief collection raised 140 dollars. Hostesses were Mrs Cecil Am long Mrs Ralph Tadlock and Mrs Harold Tadlock. Social hour featured brain-teaser contests led by Mrs Bill Norman and Mrs Wayne Norman.
Rotarians and wives from International District 194 met at Iowa State College in Ames for the annual gathering. Oliver H Bimson, Simpson College dean, served as district governor. Charles R Off became district leader. Congressman Walter Judd spoke at the first dinner. Henry J Brunnier, longtime San Francisco engineer and Rotary International presidential nominee, spoke at the Monday banquet.
Storing cauliflower brussels sprouts and broccoli uncut in a cold fairly moist place helps preserve freshness as these vegetables spoil quickly when left exposed to warmth or dryness.
Mills Nash defeated Bakers 3 to 0, total pins 2462 with 8 1 handicap. Sitters beat Benners 3 to 0 with 2580 pins. Cox Motor swept Farmers Implement 2 1 with 2227 pins. High team series Sitters 2580.
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