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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 06, 1962

Page

8

Spahn and Roberts Shine In Major League Action

Hall of fame style notes honor Warren Spahn and Robin Roberts as they win for Braves and Orioles respectively. Spahn improves to 11 11 with the Braves 8 1 win over the Phillies aided by Joe Adcock two homers and Eddie Mathews homer. Roberts earns 7th win for the Orioles as they beat the Angels 7 2 with Jerry Adair and Dick Williams driving in five Baltimore runs. Dodgers Cubs Giants Pirates Cardinals Colts Mets Reds White Sox Yankees Twins Tigers Red Sox Senators Athletics and Royals all feature in a busy day of NL AL action with notable late rallies and big hits.

Warren Spahn Robin Roberts Spahn Milwaukee Braves Philadelphia Phillies Roberts Baltimore Orioles Los Angeles Angels New York Yankees Joe Adcock Eddie Mathews Braves Dennis Bennett Jerry Adair Dick Williams Baltimore Brooks Robinson Angels Yankees Minnesota Twins Detroit Tigers Boston Red Sox Washington Senators Kansas City Athletics Cleveland Indians Dodgers Tommy Davis Tim Harkness Don Cardwell Ron Fairly O'Dell Billy O'Dell Giants Bob Skinner Pirates Minnie Minoso Bill White Cardinal Paul Toth Colts Bob Lillis al Jackson Rick Herrscher Mets Reds Gordy Coleman Jim Maloney Cincinnati al Kaline Howie Koplitz Tigers Tom Cheney Senators Bill Monbouquette Red Sox Carroll Hardy Bob Johnson Dan Pfister John Wyatt Athletics Kansas City Ed Charles

Washington Little Leaguers Lose to Wapello for Title

Washington’s Little Leaguers fell 3 to 0 to Wapello in the Wapello Little League final. Woodruff threw a two hit shutout with 12 strikeouts, while Dave Hutchcroft allowed five hits and six punchouts. Washington threatened in the first inning but could not score. Coach Jim Wheeler praised Woodruff and proud of his team despite the defeat.

Washington Wapello Woodruff Dave Hutchcroft Hennigan Harris Jim Wheeler

Steve Spray Wins Northwest Iowa Amateur in Sudden Death

Indianola’s Steve Spray defeated Tom Chapman of Fort Dodge on the second hole of a playoff to win the Northwest Iowa Amateur Golf Tournament. Spray, NAIA champ at Eastern New Mexico University, finished 14 under par with 274, while Chapman tied at 274 after a final-day 67.

Spencer UPI Steve Spray Indianola Tom Chapman Fort Dodge Northwest Iowa Spray Chapman Eastern New Mexico University Bob Leahy Manning Leahy Luis Fontanini Des Moines Bill Ferguson J. D. Turner Perry

Standings and Results from Major Leagues Al Monday

The American League leads New York and Minnesota with Chicago Detroit Boston and Kansas City in pursuit. Weekend results include Chicago 2 New York 1 and Minnesota 4 Detroit 3 with multiple late games and Monday night pitchers and Tuesday matchups listed for all divisions.

W. L. Pet New York Minnesota Los Angeles Baltimore Cleveland Chicago Detroit Boston Kansas City Washington Pascual Sheldon Estrada Wynn Belinsky Chance Schwall Rakow Osteen Aguirre Grant Cincinnati Milwaukee Philadelphia St. Louis Houston San Francisco Pittsburgh Green Pierce Ellsworth Shaw Purkey Farrell Hook Padres

Orioles and Tigers Meet in AL Little League Game

The Orioles face the Tigers in an American League Little League contest at Green Field at 5 30 p m today.

Orioles Tigers Green Field

Two Teams Tied For Twilite Lead In Golf Standings

Dick's Ducks and Curt's Cats share the Twilite League lead after Friday results in the men's golf standings. Cats beat the Bees 4 to 3, while Ducks tied Colts 3 to 3. The Friday card also shows several low scores including medalist Dick Paul 37 and Wells and Hensel 38.

Dick’s Ducks Curt’s Cats Bees Ducks Colts Rabbits Stags Eagles Dogs Jackals Guns Birds Bears Dick Paul Wells Hensel Henness Hammer Gebhardt See Nemmers Stanley Curt’s Cats Clint’s Colts Russ’ Rabbits Eldon’s Eagles Bud’s Bees The Bill’s Birds Jim’s Jaguars Jack's Giff’s Guns Don’s Dogs Stew’s Stags Bob's Bears

Marilyn Smith wins Waterloo Women's Open title

Marilyn Smith of Jupiter Florida fired a record nine under par 279 to win the Waterloo Women's Open at Sunnyside Country Club Iowa. She beat Kathy Whitworth by five strokes, with Mary Lena Faulk third. Smith credited her caddy Nick Frank and Sunnyside pro Jack Finley plus practice with Sybil Griffin and Gloria Armstrong.

Waterloo, Iowa UPI Marilyn Smith Waterloo Miss Smith Jupiter Fla Sunnyside Country Club Betsy Rawls Nick Frank Sunnyside Jack Finley Scotland Sybil Griffin Gloria Armstrong Kathy Whitworth Jal. M Miss Whitworth Mary Lena Faulk Sea Island

Five Drivers Hurt In Junction Races

Ambulances responded as five drivers were taken to Muscatine hospital after slick track conditions caused multiple pileups at the MVSC races in Columbus Junction. Injured: Ron Jackson Bill Newman Ebb Cornick Larry Boyd Bob Dautremont all in satisfactory condition. Mell Morris won the feature with Mark Mosier second and John Mullink third.

MVSC Columbus Junction Muscatine Hospital Ron Jackson Bill Newman Ebb Cornick Burlington Larry Boyd Bob Dautremont Iowa City Mell Morris West Liberty Mark Mosier Washington John Mullink Bill Reed la Harpe Ill Bill Pollmeier Reed Bob Lane Bruce Reilly Richard Trimble Maas Reilly Mullink Smith Kalona Mosier Morris Niffenegger Gegner Brighton Lane Trimble Brissey Erickson Mt. Pleasant Ken Jackson Anderson Norton Ron Prymek Heyman Kleindorf Muscatine Starman

Miss Esther Bauer Spends Weekend at State College

Ten years ago today Esther Bauer of Davenport formerly of West Chester spent the past weekend with Mrs. Virginia Kaska at State Teacher's College in Cedar Falls.

Esther Bauer Davenport West Chester Virginia Kaska State Teacher's College Cedar Falls

Wanted Men Women for U S Civil Service Jobs

Advertisement offers government job openings in the area with pay up to 446 a month. It claims many positions need little education, requires passing a test, and promotes Lincoln Service as a private prep school not connected to the government. Free information by mail with a coupon.

U. S. Civil Service

Lincoln Service Inquiry Seeks Government Job Guidance

A requester from Pekin Illinois asks for free information on U S Government positions and salaries and how to qualify for government jobs. They provide name address city and request exact home delivery directions and age state.

Lincoln Service Dept Pekin, Ilinois U. S U.S

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