Koufax Seeks Major League Strikeout Record
Dodger left hander Sandy Koufax, with 241 strikeouts this season, is on pace to surpass Bob Feller's 348 single season mark barring injury. He struck out 11 and drove in the winning run in a 3-2 Dodgers win over St. Louis as the NL lead grew to 1½ games amid other NL results and notable hits by Wes Parker and Jim Lefebvre.
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Rapid Robert) Feller
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Steady Worker Keeps Silent Pace at Work
An employee described as very steady and motionless is highlighted. The piece pivots to a sales pitch urging every household to buy wash tubs galvanized pails sprinkler cans and mop wringer pails with a prompt to get yours at a local outlet.
Pella Wins Pony League District Title in Double-Header
Pella’s Pony League team defeated Burlington in a double header at Green Field to clinch the district title and advance to the regional in Kankakee Illinois. In game one Pella won 8 7 in eight innings on a late rally led by Stuart Ver Meer and Dave McCulla. Game two featured a 12 2 Pella triumph with Stewart homering and strong offense throughout.
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Two Jalopy Races Draw Fans in Mt Pleasant and West Liberty
Two nights of exciting jalopy racing featured a Mt Pleasant battle between Stan Crooks and John Moss with Mark Mosier close behind. Moss led late Saturday before Mosier edged ahead, with Neal Mellinger and Stan Crooks finishing top four.
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Dela Keeps Lead In Twilight Golf Race
Dela extends seven game edge in the men's Twilight League as Bannister and Gebhardt teams trail. Friday scores show DeLa 6 Welk 2 Morrison 4 and more, with Jim Lloyd earning medalist honors at even par 35. Other low scores include Brake 38 Morrison 38 and Anderson 37.
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Nicklaus Wins Thunderbird At Westchester By Two
Jack Nicklaus, $20,000 richer after clinching the Thunderbird with an 18 under total of 270 at Westchester Country Club. He edged Gary Player by two strokes after a closing 68 and raised his year’s official winnings to $89,700. Player earned $12,000, Gardner Dickinson finished third, Bobby Nichols fourth, and Bill Casper fifth. Nicklaus next plays in the Philadelphia Golf Classic before challenging Arnold Palmer in the PGA Championship week.
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Lake Darling to have new officer
Four State Conservation Commission park officers are reassigned effective tomorrow. William Wyatt moves from Lake Darling to Ambrose A. Call, Melvin Trout goes to Lake Wapello, Jim McEldon arrives at Lake Darling from Lake Manawa, and Harold Knoop shifts to Lake Manawa. The commission also announces 20 candidates for the fish and game conservation officer school August 18 to 20.
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Tri County Babe Ruth team falls to Des Moines in opener
Des Moines defeated Tri County 6 to 4 in Boone in the state tournament opener. Tri County outhit 9 to 5 behind pitcher Rich Rice and led 4 to 0 after four innings before Des Moines rallied to win and advance to the title run. Dave Hutchcroft went 3 for 3, five Tri County errors spoiled the effort.
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Worley Family Notes Ten Years Past Wedding in Chicago Heights
Ten years ago Mrs. Lester Worley returned from Chicago Heights Illinois on Sunday evening after attending Raeford Worley and Marjorie Ann Peach wedding held Saturday. She also visited Verle Worley and family in Chicago Heights.
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