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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 09, 1968

Page

8

Dispute over no hitter rules Wise penalized after Pena confession

Rick Wise faced a ruling of a hit against him in Philadelphia's 1-0 win over the Dodgers after Roberto Pena testified the ball was mishandled by him. Wise allowed five strikeouts and finished with an 8-8 record as Richie Allen hit his 23rd homer in the ninth. The article also notes NL leaders and other scores from the day, including Cardinals, Cubs, Pirates, and AL results.

Rick Wise Roberto Pena Wise Philadelphia Phillies Los Angeles Dodgers Pena Dodgers Bart Shirley Nohitter Dodger Phils Bill Singer Richie Allen Allen Singer St. Louis’ Cardinals Tive Cards Joe Hoerner Bill Hands Braves Billy Williams Cubs Donn Clendenon Matty Alou Ron Kline Pirates

Trikes and toys spark mock confidence in playful exchange

A playful remark follows a boast about models in a rainbow of colors and a variety of trikes for children. The speaker exclaims with mock disappointment, “Good grief!” challenging the quality of the best options.

Schlee Leads Firestone Open With 65 Record Round

Schlee, 29, Memphis native and rising money winner, shot a Firestone record equaling 65, eight birdies, two near-birdies, to grab a two stroke lead in the American Golf Classic at Firestone Country Club. Bob Lunn trailed at two back as top names faltered on the rugged layout.

Akron Ohio Firestone Schlee Palmer Bob Rosburg Don Fairfield Bob Lunn Sacramento Calif Young Lions Tom Weiskopf Hale Irwin Nicklaus

Snow ends holdout with L. A. Rams

Rams end holdouts as Jack Snow and Deacon Jones report to Fullerton camp and set for exhibition against the Cleveland Browns. Roman Gabriel starts at QB with Milt Plum challenging. Studstill takes Snow’s spot as Jones watches. AFL-NFL exhibitions loom with Chiefs-Vikings and Saints-Patriots. Mexico City riot halts Lions-Eagles game at Aztec Stadium.

Snow Los Angeles Rams Rams Fullerton Calif Jack Snow Green Bay Packer David Deacon” Jones George Allen Browns Jones Cleveland Browns Coliseum St. Louis Cardinals Pittsburgh Pat Studstill Detroit Gregg Schumacher Drew Jones Roman Gabriel Allen Milt Plum Lions Frank Ryan Leroy Kelly Ernie Green Kansas City Chiefs Vikings Minnesota New Orleans Saints Boston Patriots AFL NFL Atlanta Washington Tampa Fla Baltimore Chicago Birmingham Ala New York Giants Green Bay Cincinnati Denver Oakland San Diego Dallas San Francisco Miami Buffalo Rochester N.Y New York Jets Astrodome Houston Oilers Mexico City Detroit Lions Philadelphia Eagles Aztec Stadium United States

Major League standings and scheduled games update

The American League odds show Detroit leading with 71 wins and 41 losses, followed by Baltimore and Boston. Thursday results include Detroit's 13-1 win over Cleveland and Oakland’s 6-4 victory over New York. In the National League, St Louis leads with 74-40, while Chicago trails at 60-54. Upcoming games feature Cleveland at Chicago and Boston at Detroit among others with multiple night caps and doubleheaders noted.

Cincinnati Reds Chicago Cubs Atlanta Pittsburgh Pirates Houston New York San Francisco Detroit Cleveland Baltimore Minnesota Boston Chicago Washington California Oakland Roger Maris W. L. Pet Calif Horgan Fisher Bell P. Dobson Hunter C. Dobson Bosman Ortega Perry Bahnsen Clark McNally St. Louis Cincinnati Pittsburgh Philadelphia Los Angeles Los Ang Iuns Gibson Nieckro Jenkins Arrigo Wise Singer Bunning Buzhardt Jackson Marichal Pitts

Record of new cars and trailers listed at sale

A list of new vehicles includes Mullikin Brothers. Apache travel trailer. Calvin Claire Wolf Plymouth. Bernard Nichol as Berg Chevrolet truck. Eldon Monroe Gingerich Ford. Raymond Joseph Fritz Olds. Albert B. Schantz Ford truck. Cloyce William Crone Chrysler. Werner Marvin Lowry Oldsmobile. Robert Lloyd Lytle Jr. Buick. Cecil Sutherlin Miller Chevrolet.

Mullikin Brothers Apache Calvin Claire Wolf Plymouth Bernard Nicholas Berg Chevrolet Eldon Monroe Gingerich Ford Raymond Joseph Fritz Olds Albert B. Schantz Cloyce William Crone Chrysler Werner Marvin Lowry Oldsmobile Robert Lloyd Lytle Jr Buick Cecil Sutherlin Miller

Mullets win junior golf league title at Washington Club

The Mullets beat the Duds to claim the junior golf crown at Washington Country Club. Final standings show Mullets 66 points, Duds 64, Skull-Its 49, with weekly scores led by Mike Roe 73 and Robby Reed 60 among others.

Mullets Washington Country Club Skull Steve Goff Craig Paul Ward Anderson Mike Young Rick Garrett Rusty Tschantz Tom Sheets Rusty Bannister Robby Reed Dave Tweeton Mike Tschantz Mike Woods Mike Roe

Daw family visit spans Riverside grandparents ten years ago

Ten years ago today Tommy and Vickie Daw of Michigan City Indiana were visiting their grandparents in Riverside. They stayed several days with Mr and Mrs Clyde Dawson and Mr and Mrs Everett Stewart.

Tommy and Vickie Dawson Michigan City Ind Clyde Dawson Mrs Everett Stewart Riverside

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