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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 10, 1963

Page

6

Craig Ends 18-Game Loss Skies With Mets Victory

United Press International reports Roger Craig ended his 18-game losing streak with a 173 Mets win over the Chicago Cubs. Jim Hickman delivered the decisive blow in the 9th after Lindy McDaniel allowed a 3-2 pitch, lifting Craig’s season to 3 20. Andre Rodgers and Lou Brock homered for the Cubs as Frank Thomas also went deep for New York.

Tong Watt Roger Craig Jim Hickman Frida Craig New York Mets Chicago Cubs John Nabors Hickman Lindy McDaniel McDaniel Thomas Mets Andre Rodgers Lou Brock Cubs Philadelphia Phillies Cincinnati Reds Los Angeles Dodgers Milwaukee Braves St. Louis Cardinals Houston Colts Pittsburgh Pirates

Pro Football Opens Exhibitions With Six Games

Pro football kicks off the 1963 exhibition season with six games across the country. Bears meet Giants in Ithaca, Colts face Eagles in Hershey, Vikings at 49ers in Portland, Patriots visit Chargers in San Diego, Packers vs Steelers at the Orange Bowl, and Lions host Browns in Detroit. Rookie Dick Roblin released, Burton sidelined for a month, Brumm cracks Cardinals lineup, Wood to start for Broncos. Chiefs beat Bills, Oilers topple Jets.

United Press International Chicago Bears New York Giants Ithaca Baltimore Colts Philadelphia Eagle Hershey Minnesota Vikings San Francisco Miami Fla Green Bay Knaflee West Coast Patriots Ron Burton Tom Newman Burton Don Brumm Purdue St Louis Cardinals Dick Wood San Diego Denver Broncos Oakland Kansas City Chiefs Dallas Buffalo Bills Curtis McClinton Houston Oilers New York Jets Charley Tolar George Blanda Jacky Lee Charley Hennigan

Twins Aim For Home Run Title In Tight AL Race

The Minnesota Twins blasted 150 homers in 113 games led by Don Mincher Zoilo Versalles and Rich Rollins to lead the league, five ahead of the Yankees who still surge toward the pennant. The Yankee offense stalled as Jim Bouton quieted the Angels with a five hitter for his 15th win.

Iuins Juan Marichal Giants Orlando Cepeda San Francisco Ed Bailey Ray Culp Vada Pinson Cincinnati Joe Nuxhall Los Angeles Johnny Podres Jim Gilliam Ralph Houk Minnesota Twins Twins Yankees Minnesota Musclemen Roger Maris Mickey Mantle Don Mincher Zoilo Versalles Rich Rollins Boston Red Sox Los Angeles Angels Detroit Tigers Chicago White Sox Kansas City Athletics Cleveland Indians Jim Perry Dick Stuart Carl Yastrzemski Lenny Green Chuck Schilling Jim Bouton Angels Don Lee Joe Pepitone Elston Howard Johnny Blanchard Bouton Bubba Phillips Tigers Eddie Fisher White Sox Pete Ward Camilo Carreon Dave McNally Dick Hall Orioles Luis Aparicio Jerry Adair Jim Duckworth Washington Moe Drabowsky Athletics Jack Kralick Bobby del Greco Max Alvis Indians

Butts Denies Rigg of 1962 Alabama Georgia Game

Wally Butts testified in his 10 million libel suit against the Saturday Evening Post denying he conspired to fix the September 1962 game. He said he spoke with Frank Scobey and Bear Bryant by phone but never shared Georgia secrets or bets. The trial resumes with further cross examination planned.

Atlanta UPI Wallace Butts Saturday Evening Post Butts University of Georgia Alabama Paul Bear) Bryant Georgia the Post Frank Scobey Chicago Scobey Senate Terre Haute Ind Post Fix George Burnett Bryant

Major Leagues Standings and Weekend Baseball Results

Major Leagues standings show New York leading with 68 wins and 240 losses? No, corrected: New York 68 49. Chicago 64 49. Minnesota 50. Baltimore 50. Cleveland 36. Boston 58. Los Angeles 34. Kansas City 51. Detroit 50. Washington 41. Friday results include New York 1 Los Angeles 0. Minnesota 5 Boston 3. Chicago 2 Detroit 1. Detroit 3 Chicago 1. Saturday pitchers list and Sunday matchups follow for both leagues across multiple cities and teams.

United Pres. International Meee W. L. Pet New York Chicago Minnesota Kansas’ City Cleveland Baltimore Washington Boston Wilson Stange Detroit Faul Herbert Los Angeles Ford Chance Kansas City Segui Ramos Roberts Daniels Los San Francisco St. Louis Cincinnati Philadelphia San Fran Houston Pitt Pittsburgh Hou Milwaukee L. Jackson Cisco O'Dell Bennett Burdette LeMaster Les Drysdale Purkey Nottebart Cardwell Eles Cincinnatist Twinight

Herbert Hoover at 89 Feels Stronger, Quiet Birthday

UPI reports former President Herbert Hoover, age 89, marking his birthday in Manhattan with relatives. He issued a brief message, while flowers and cards filled his Waldorf Towers apartment. Senator Cureus paid tribute in the Senate, and Hoover resumes work on his magnum opus amid improved health and limited public duties.

New York UPI Herbert C. Hoover Hoover Manhattan Waldorf Towers Washington Carl T. Cureus R-Neb Senate White House West Branch Iowa Oregon Stanford University

Local Little League Finals Set With Four Teams In Round Two

Washington South beat Wellman 9 3 and Washington North defeated Keota 5 0 as Crawfordsville topped Kalona 4 4 in the opening round. North English edged Sigourney 3 1 while Terry Glandon struck out 9 for Washington North in a no hitter effort. Remaining action at Green Field features 1 PM Washington cross town rivals and 2:30 PM Crawfordsville versus North English.

Washington Crawfordsville Green Field Washington South Wellman Washington North Keota Crawfordsville Kalona North English Sigourney Miller Lewis Ieen Pat Dennigan Flickinger South P. Henni Pat Hennigan North Terry Glandon Keota Malley Lyle Bell Glandon Richart Logan Tom Logan Kim Steele Bruce Paul Steele Fagan Fritz Fagen Dickel Ropp Fletcher Davis Foster Lucas Randy Lown Lown Renner Zimmer Cman von Aksen Smith Waechter

Mrs Haberman Hosts Merry Eights Pinochle Club at Wayland

Mrs. ML J Haberman hosted the Merry Eights Pinochle Club at Wayland with ten members and no guests. Mary Haberman won high prize, Ralph Roth took second, and refreshments followed. Separate notes mention Unternahrers visiting Excelsior Springs and Brunswick, Sugar Creek program by Rev. John Saltzman, remodeling by Ralph Unternahrer in Washington, and several travels. Oregon’s current capitol building completed in 1939 at cost 2.5 million, with earlier capitols destroyed by fire.

Wayland ML. J. Haberman Clarence Shumaker Mary Haberman Ralph Roth Joe Unternahrer Noah Unternahrer Rosetta Esther Excelsior Springs Brunswick Eli Saltzman Rock Island Emma Wyse Sugar Creek Tucson Ariz Ralph Unternahrer Washington Sam Bergh Walter Bowcott Anna Miller Sandra Jacksonville Ilinois Nora Hixson Katherine Bowcott Mary Mason Hixson Linois Rock Island, Til Fannie Zehr Janey Elder Wendell Olson W. J. Hesseltine June Alliman Iowa City Wesley Lowry Lovilla Cottonwood Marilyn Graber Newton Kansas Gary Russell Graber Hesston Joseph Graber Nie Roth J. S. Wyse Santa Ana Calif Levi Roth Joe Gowey Ivan Wyse C. E. Rhum Chatauqua Park Fairfield Walter Sauerteig Luzerne Rhum Salem Ore UPI Oregon

1963 Iowa State Fair Highlights Weekend Schedule

At Des Moines August 16 to 25 the fair promises lavish shows with Rosemary Clooney and Buster Keaton, auto and stock car races, jalopy and thrill shows, horse events, agricultural exhibitions, and childhood attractions. Notable features include the National Live Stock Show, 4 H and FFA displays, new pavilions, and daily entertainments.

Des Moines Rosemary Clooney Buster Keaton Iowa New Grand Concourse NEW Idea Gardens Agricultural Hall Hall of Health Children’s Playground Society National Shetland Pony Congress

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