Senators Ride Filibuster to Narrow AL Pennant Gap
The Washington Senators, led by Gil Hodges, surged after the All-Star break, winning 20 of 28 since July 13 to pull within seven games of first place. Phil Ortega starred with a three-hit 5-0 win over Minnesota, as the coach downplayed expectations yet hinted at better days ahead. Meanwhile other AL and NL games featured various results, including Brabender’s first complete game and the Angels’ late rally against the Yankees.
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Ted Uhlaender
Cesar Tovar
Jim Kaat
Paul Casanova
Rich Rollins
Zoilo Versalles
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Ken McMullen
Lost Spaniel: deaf longhaired black dog missing
A two week missing dog notice for a black long haired spaniel with a long tail and deafness. The elderly pet is sought by a concerned owner asking neighbors to check sheds and yards and contact the owner with any sighting.
Graham Aims for A Winning Season With Redskins
Washington coach Otto Graham seeks to turn the Redskins into a winner for the first time since 1955. The 1966 offense looks powerful with Sonny Jurgensen at QB, Charley Taylor, Bobby Mitchell, and Jerry Smith as pass receivers, and draft pick Ray McDonald adding a backfield option. An improved line features Vince Promuto and Jim Hauss at center, with Goosby, Johnson, Snowden, and Schoenke anchoring the line.
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Bobby Mitchell
Jerry Smith
A.D. Whitfield
Joe Don Loomey
Steve Thurlow
Ray McDonald
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Vince Promuto
Jim Hauss
Tom Goosby
Mitch Johnson
Jim Snowden
Ray Schoenke
Soldier letter places Pvt Wammen near 38th parallel Korea
Pvt Ray mond L Wammen, stationed in Korea, reports from about 21 miles from Seoul near the 38th parallel. The letter confirms his location and ongoing duties amid the Korean conflict environment.
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Raymond L. Wammen
Korea
Seoul
38Th Parallel
Washington County Club Golf Tournament Underway This Month
Washington County Club golf ers are reminded of the annual tournament underway this month leading to finals on August 27. Matches will be medal play with 36 holes used for qualifying. Details and score cards from Jim Rable at the club house. entry fee 3 dollars, free for Twilight Golf league players. students and juniors must complete in championship or first flight.
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Major Leagues National and American League standings and games
National League standings show St Louis leading with 67 wins and 42 losses followed by San Francisco and Atlanta. Cincinnati, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh trail, with Los Angeles and Houston midpack and New York further back. Monday results include Pittsburgh defeating Chicago 6-3 and a rain-shortened Chicago game. American League lists Chicago leading with 66 wins, Boston and Minnesota close, Detroit and California midtable, Baltimore and Cleveland deeper, with several nightly games scheduled including New York at California and Washington at Minnesota.
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Elderly Couple Die in Murder Suicide at Exline Iowa
In Exline Iowa a 72 year old retired grocer John Seals shot and killed his wife LaVilla 72 then killed himself with a .38 caliber revolver. Their bodies were found by their son Ernest and a neighbor Monday afternoon in the couple's home.
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Misques Are Painful Cardinals Lose 6 to 4
Dodgers rally in ninth on a misplayed ball by Curt Flood after Ron Hunt lined a two-out single to score two foes. Lou Johnson and a double steal produced a 3-2 lead before the Cardinals tied it, and Hunt then homered in the ninth to seal a 6-4 Dodgers win.
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Jeff Torborg
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Orlando Cepeda
McCarver
Mike Shannon
Shannon
Cal Maxvill
Maxvill
San Francisco
Philadelphia
Ron Perranoski
Lou Brock
Joe Hoerner
Yingling Wins Lagos Acres Keota Golf Crown in Sudden Death
Ottumwa golfer Mark Yingling captured the third annual Lagos Acres event in Keota with a 114 after a playoff against Roy Carver. The 27-hole tournament drew 19 in the championship flight and featured 150 entries overall.
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John Peters
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Dan Rupp
Tom Hopkins
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