Osteen Shines as Dodgers Top Reds 3-2 in Four-Hitter
Claude Osteen, filling the opening slot, pitched four Cincinnati hits as the Dodgers defeated the Reds 3-2 for his fourth win. The win tightens LA’s grip near NL leaders while Koufax and Drysdale rest as Osteen takes early-season momentum.
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Claude Osteen
Los Angeles Dodger
Sandy Koufax
Don Drysdale
Dodgers
Dodger
Osteen
Koufax
Drysdale
Los Angeles
Sandy
Don
Houston
Chicago
Astros
Cincinnati
Drake Relays high school marks fall on Drake track
Des Moines UP I reports Cedar Rapids Jefferson sophomore Doug Lane set a Drake Relays shot put record with 61 feet 134 inches, beating teammate Jon Meskimen. Sioux City Central’s Doug Smith shaved 2.5 seconds from the mile with 4 17.6, and Phil Wertman beat Clyde Hovick on fewer misses at 13 feet 9 inches in the pole vault. Sioux City Central also won a two mile relay in 7 51.4, and Chuck Robbins won the 120 yard high hurdles in 14 7. Des Moines North’s Jim Kirby tied for the 100 yard dash lead at 10 1 with Bob Kohl of Cedar Rapids Jefferson. Debbie Kirkey edged Sanda Hayes in the girls 100 yard dash, both at 11 7.
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Des Moines
UPI
Doug Lane
Cedar Rapids Jefferson
Doug Smith
Sioux City Central
Phil Wertman
Villsca
Drake Relays
Jon Meskimen
Meskimen
Clyde Hovick
Boone
Wertman
Drake
Terry Bowes
Des Moines Roosevelt
Ames
Chuck Robbins
Sioux City East
Jim Kirby
Des Moines North
Bob Kohl
Debbie Kirkey
Belle Plaine
Sanda Hayes
Big field enters Knoxville races in May
Knoxville May 14 race kicks off the Sth annual Hawkeye 200 with a large field of 1966 model cars in IMCA action. Top entrants include Ernie Derr with a 1966 Dodge Charger and Ramo Stott driving a 1966 Plymouth. Officials note Ford pullout won't thin the field and expect fast speeds on the fast Knoxville half mile dirt track at 8 15 p m.
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Knoxville
Iowa
Ernie Derr
Ramo Stott
Keokuk Komets
Shreveport
Louisiana
Stott
International Motor Contest Association
Ford Motor Company
IMCA
Ford
Dick Hutcherson
Drake Relays Opens Amid Rain and Chill Winds
Des Moines reports a rain soaked start to the Drake Relays as Southern University led by Theron Lewis set relay pace with two records. Texas Southern threatened in the 440 relay and sprint medley while Kansas marked a four mile relay best. Individual light fell to Van Belson in the three mile and Randy Matson defended the discus. Kansas freshman Jim Ryan eyed a sub four minute mile with strong pace.
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Des Moines
UPI
Southern University
Theron Lewis
Southern
Texas Southern
Drake
Jaguars
Kansas
Jayhawks
Texas
van Belson
Geoff Walker
Houston
Randy Matson
Texas A. & M
Matson
Jim Ryan
Loyola
Tom O’hara
Ryan
Major league standings and scores summary card
American League standings show Cleveland and Baltimore tied for first at 10 1 with .909. Chicago 10 3 .769 leads Detroit 10 5 .667 and California 6 6 .500. National League lists Pittsburgh 10 5 .667 and Los Angeles 10 6 .647 atop. San Francisco 10 7 .588. Friday results: Baltimore 8 Detroit 1, Chicago 4 Cleveland 1. Minnesota at Washington postponed by rain. Saturday pitching matchups listed for both leagues.
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Cleveland
Baltimore
Chicago
Detroit
California
Minnesota
Boston
Washington
Kansas City
New York
McNally
McLain
John
McDowell
Grant
Duckworth
Sheldon
Talbot
Peterson
Chance
Wilson
W. L. Pet
Pittsburgh
Los Angeles
San Fran
Atlanta
Philadelphia
Houston
St. Louis
Cincinnati
N.Y
Pitts
Los Ang
Fisher
Veale
Holtzman
San Francisco
Jaster
Shaw
Bolin
Dierker
Johnson
Jay
Koufax
Mc Cleerys Begin Round The World Trip From Iowa City
Ten years ago today Mr and Mrs Richard Mc Cleery depart Iowa City for Los Angeles to start their round the world journey. They sail on Wednesday May 2 from Los Angeles and plan to be away until August 1.
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Richard McCleery
Iowa City
Los Angeles
Calif
Rodgers Ferrier share Texas Open lead at seven under
Phil Rodgers and Jim Ferrier forged a seven under 133 to lead the Texas Open midway into the third round at Oak Hills Country Club. Rodgers, 28, seeks a second Texas Open crown and to close on Nicklaus in prize money. Ferrier, 46, posted a 64 for best round to date.
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San Antonio
Tex
UPI
Phil Rodgers
Jim Ferrier
Rodgers
la Jolla
Calif
Jack Nicklaus
Nicklaus
Tommy Aaron
Gainesville
Jerry Edwards
Fort Worth
Gene Littler
Bob Rosburg
Leeds
Maine
Miller Barber
Terry Dill
Austin
Rod Funseth
Spokane
Wash
Dave Ragan
Orlando
Fla
Oak Hills Country Club
Ferrier
Sydney
Australia
U.S
Matron Wins Costume Prize at Firemen's Masquerade Ball
A young matron won the costume prize at the firemen's masquerade ball. She wore a maternity jacket over her dress and bore the sign I Should Have Danced All Night. The item also notes a Mother’s Day remembrance on Sunday May 8.
Deer Trapped After Entering Ottumwa Shoe Store
A young doe wandered downtown Ottumwa and was spotted by radio employee Dwain Pearson. Police and a conservation officer chased the deer, which tripped a store door handle and ended up roped inside. The 150 pound animal was captured and released in a rural area.
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Ottumwa, Iowa
UPI
Ottumwa
Dwain Pearson
Waco students earn nominations and honors in education
Jane Widmer is nominated for the National Council of English Teachers achievement awards with December winners to be announced. Eunice Ogden will teach junior high math in Waco schools next year after graduating from Kirksville State Teachers College. A variety of health, education, and art projects are highlighted, including preschool nurse talks, preschool health record drives, Vicki Dare’s Iowa Poetry honor, Waco Mixed Chorus rating, and ongoing teacher workshops funded by federal aid.
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Jane Widmer
National Council of English Teachers
U. S
Eunice Ogden
Waco
Kirksville State Teachers College
Knoxville
Vicki Dare
Richard Dare
Crawfordsville
Pekin
Skip Speece
Gerald Nichols
Iowa Wesleyan College
Kirchners Attend Bankers Meeting in Las Vegas
Don F. Kirchner and Mrs. Kirchner, of Riverside Iowa, depart April 29 to attend the 32nd annual convention of the Independent Bankers Association of America in Las Vegas Nevada May 3 4 and 5. More than 1500 bankers are registered. The association has over 6400 member banks in 40 states with Ralph L. Zuan of Grafton Wisconsin as president and S R Barber of Wellman Iowa as vice president.
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Riverside
Don F. Kirchner
The
Peoples Trust and Savings Bank
Iowa
Kirchner
Independent Bankers Association of America
Las Vegas
Nevada
Ralph L. Zuan
Grafton
Wisconsin
S.R. Barber
Wellman Savings Bank of
Wellman
West Chester Cub Scouts Pack 233 Meeting Report
In West Chester on April 25, Pack 233 met at the church with Steve Wright leading a Balance Stunt. Den 1 presented Smokey the Bear, Den 3 shared nature riddles and reports on Purple Martin houses and a bluebird trail. Den 3 will save commemorative stamps for Bald Eagle preservation. badges arrive at May meeting.
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West Chester
Pack
Steve Wright
Den 1
Smokey the Bear
Den 3
Mother Nature
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