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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 03, 1963

Page

6

College All Stars Upset Packers In Friday Exhibition

The College All Stars defeated Green Bay 20 to 17, with Ron Vanderkelen and Bob Jencks pivotal in the upset. Vanderkelen passed efficiently, Richter connected on a 73 yard touchdown, and Jencks kicked two field goals as Packers faltered in the first half and mounted a late comeback. The win ends a four game losing streak for the All Stars and snaps a 19 game Packers exhibition run.

Vikings Ron VanderKelen Bears Bob Jencks Redskins Pat Richter Stars Vince Lombardi Vanderkelen Richter Wisconsin Iowa Larry Ferguson Jencks Arkansas Danny Brabham Bart Starr Jim Taylor Packer Jerry Kramer

Final Exhibition At Green Field Monday

The Tigers meet the Orioles in a Monday 5:30 p.m. exhibition at Green Field closing out the summer weekly series. Both teams are amateur Little League clubs in the American League division, wrapping up the season’s exhibition slate.

Green Field Tigers Orioles

Wynn's 2nd Homer Lifts Colts Past Dodgers

Houston Colts beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 4 to 1 as Jim Wynn, a Cincinnati native, hit his second homer of the season after Carl Warwick's second inning single. Wynn's blast helped Don Drysdale suffer his 12th loss. Dick Farrell earned his third win against his old team. Cardinals edged Phillies 3-2, Reds blanked Pirates 3-0, Cubs outlast Giants 12-11 in 10 innings, Braves beat Mets 6-0 then dropped 11-inning nightcap. Sadecki, Maloney, and others noted for key wins.

Jim Wynn Los Angeles Dodgers Wynn Cincinnati Houston Colts Carl Warwick Colts Dodgers Cardinals Don Drysdale Phillies Reds Pirates Cubs Giants Braves Mets Dennis Bennett Phils Ruben Amaro Ray Sadecki Jim Maloney Maloney Vada Pinson Don Cardwell Chicago Jim Schaffer Ron Santo Wrigley Field Billy Williams Ellis Burton 10 Burke Willie Mays

Rule Takes 36-Hole Lead In St Paul Open Golf

Jack Rule Jr of Cedar Rapids surged to an 11 under par 61 on Friday to claim a 36 hole edge in the St Paul Open at St Paul Minnesota. He set a course record and tied the front side record while moving four strokes ahead of Jerry Pittman with a 128 tourney record.

ST. Paul Minn UPI Jack Rule Jr Rule Cedar Rapids Iowa University of Town Jerry Pittman Tulsa Okla Don Fairfield Perdido Bay Free Hawkins el Paso Tex

Pitchers Shine At the Plate In Big League Openers

Earl Wilson led Boston with a three run homer and six hit shutout of the Senators in game one of a twin bill, while Washington rallied to take the nightcap. Camilo Pascual collected three hits as the Twins beat the Athletics 10-8, and Jim Bunning doubled home two runs in Detroit's 10-9 win over Cleveland. Robin Roberts notched his 24th win as Baltimore defeated New York 5-3, and Juan Pizarro earned his 13th for Chicago against the Angels. Dean Chance took the loss for the Angels as McCraw and the White Sox pounded out ten hits.

Earl Wilson Camilo Pascual Jim Sunning Wilson Red Sox Senators Washington Pascual Twins Athletics Bunning Tigers Indians Boston Radatz Dick Radatz Don Zimmer Rook Ie Jimmie Hall Richie Rollins Bill Bruton Norm Cash Rocky Colavito Willie Kirkland Joe Ad Fred Whitfield Robin Roberts Baltimore Orioles New York Yankees Bobby Richardson Joe Pepitone John Powell Orioles Whitey Ford Ford Juan Pizarro White Sox Angels Tim’ McCraw Chicago Dean Chance Flickinger Mabb Bruty Bruce Paul Doug Higgins Yankees Paul Higgins Eastland Tschantz Underwood Davisson Joe Gebhardt Fleagle Hayes Shearer Yanks Joe Gerhardt Gary Glandon Hennigan Anderson Stevens Renoux Dennis Hennigan Brown Caldwell Scodell West

Need 100 Volunteers In Peace Corps Heifer Project

County Extension Associate Merritt Canady reports a call for one hundred Peace Corps volunteers to Ecuador to join fifty existing participants. Volunteers will cover agronomy forestry home economics poultry range management and veterinary medicine, in addition to homemaking and farming skills. They will train this summer and work with the Ecuadorian Extension Service at agricultural schools stations and rural centers alongside US AID and FAO experts.

Peace Corps-Heifer Project, Inc Ecuador Merritt Canady Peace Corps California Sierra Canady U.S. Agency For International Development F U.N. Food and Agricultural Organization Heifer Project, Inc Jim Gibson Div. of Agricultural Affairs Washington D.C

Major League Standings and Week's Results Summary

National League leaders Los Angeles and St. Louis post strong records as Philadelphia and Milwaukee trail. Results include Los Angeles loss to Houston and Chicago and San Francisco split. American League shows New York, Chicago, Baltimore leading with varied Friday outcomes and upcoming matchups.

United Press W. L. Pet Los Angeles St. Louis San Francisco Chicago Cincinnati Philadelphia Milwaukee Pittsburgh Houston New York N.Y Stallard Fischer Koufax Bruce Perry Buhl

First Grandchild For Ray Wengers

Wayland reports the birth of Curtis Ray Wenger in Dustpile Alberta to Mr and Mrs John Wenger on July 24 marking the couple's first grandchild for Ray and Grace Wenger. Nearby notes include visits from Grace Davison in the region and travels of Glen Miller and family to Kalona and Bettendorf to see relatives.

Wayland Raymond Wenger Curtis Ray John Wenger Dustpile Alberta Canada Grace Davison Arthur Wyses George Waukegan Glen Miller Keith Mark Los Angeles Calif Jacob Grabers Glen Emma Klopfenstein Pleasantview Kalona Leslie Petersons Bettendorf Albert Rich Cass Walker Peoria Illinois Mary Mason Nora Hixson Hixson Eda Boshart Doris Smith Ft. Dodge Edna Eland Ames Norman Jones Davis Aaron Leigh Vancouver

City Little League leaders stay undefeated in final preplayoff rounds

In Friday city play the Braves and Tigers extended leads as both remained undefeated in their leagues. Tigers beat the Yankees 52 and Indians topped the Orioles 93 in the morning while Braves defeated the Dodgers 100 and Cubs beat the Giants 9 0 in the afternoon. Key highlights include Pat and Mike Hennigan guiding a Braves win with strong mound work and Terry Miller’s no hit bid before a late Cubs rally. Indians beat Orioles 98 as Glandon struck out six in a complete win.

Ole Man River Braves Tigers Yankees Indians Orioles Dodgers Cubs Giants Pat Mike Hemnman Kim Steele Lemley Pat Hennigan Britain Glandon Mike Hennigan Fritz Steele Terry Miller Miller Steve Davisson Cub Tom Morrison Horton Hillman

Gordon Leichty Family Visits In Rensberger Home at Wayland

Wayland news notes Mr and Mrs Gordon Lichty Mark and Renee from Waterloo Ontario guests of Mr and Mrs Jake Rensberger over weekend. Mrs Rensberger and Mrs Roger Roth hosted a bridal shower for Mildred Wenger with gifts table flowery centerpiece and refreshments. Attendees included Mildred Wenger and family others listed. several sent gifts. Warren Berghs extended visit from Atlanta with Laura Beth Pooley Brasher and baby Elizabeth Gay Ames attended Braeshow Springs Camp Meeting.

Ezra Wittmer Wayland Gordon Lichty Mark Renee Waterloo Ontario Canada Jake Rensberger Rensbergers Lichty Kathy Rensberger Roger Roth Rensberger Mildred Wenger David Wenger Mary Kay Wenger Mildred Emery Wenger Paul Gingerich Linda Urban Roth Virginia Boshart Nancy Bender Erika Reach Kay Freyenberger Rachel Lorene Leichty Bonnie Carla Roth Linda Leichty Carol Ann Wenger Karen Esther Wyer Joanne Mary Wenger Linda Wyse Warren Bergh Atlanta Alabama Brashew Springs Nathan Foeland Laura Beth Pooley Wayland Elizabeth Gay Ames Anna Pooley J. L. Brasher Clark Bauer West Chester Duane Alliman Lola Bower Jim Addie Davison Jim Davison Sigourney

Rev Hawkins Family Vacation Memorialized in Prairie Flower News

Prairie Flower PRAIRIE FLOWER July 31 reports Rev Charles Hawkins and family taking two weeks off from pastor duties. Prairie Flower Church singers performed at Pines Rest Home including George Cordes Robert Scott Benson and Cave. Nina Smith hostess visit Harold Crossett Charlotte Crossett funeral and dinner at George Westen home noted. A half inch rain Wednesday aided flowers after hot spell.

Prairie Flower Charles Hawkins Barbara Cecilia Prairie Flower Baptist Church Prairie Flower Church the Pines Rest Home George Cordes Robert Scott Benson and Sons Cave Clayde Cornick Fairfield Nina Smith Harold Crossett Crossett Hannah Morgan Betty Ardue Rock Island Ill Charlotte Crossett Charlotte George Westen Christian Tabernacle Church

George Stoutner Honored at Keota Birthday Dinner

Keota residents share a birthday dinner for George Stoutner with spouses and relatives including Mrs. George Stoutner and the Stoutner clan. Other local visits include LaRue Conklin’s return from Washington, ear infection treatment, and upcoming travel plans of the Crossett family to California to pursue advanced studies and teaching roles.

Keota Howard Stoutner George Stoutner Carl Stoutner Marvin Seiren Vicki Denny Stoutner LaRue Conklin Murphy Washington LaRue Jesse Page Howard Wombacher Iowa City Leo B. Scheetz Twila Palmer Donald Parkers Tipton John Garner Davenport

Ten Years Ago Today Return From South and West Trip

Mr and Mrs enn werain with their daughter and her husband Mr and Mrs John P Gamble returned from a trip to the South and West, visiting Albuquerque and Carlsbad Caverns on a sightseeing tour with the Gambles.

Ana Enn Werain John P. Gamble Albuquerque N. Mex Gambles Carlsbad Caverns

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