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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1967

Page

8

Ward’s four hits power White Sox 14 runs past Athletics

Pete Ward went 4-for-4 with two homers and four RBIs as Chicago exploded for 14 runs on 17 hits to rout Kansas City 14-1. Ward lifted his season average to .230 after a slump, while Wal Williams and Gerry McNertney added key contributions. Peters earned his 13th win, going the distance.

Ward Chicago White Sox Pete Ward White Sox Kansas City Athletics Chicago Gary Peters Sox Zoilo Versalles Twins

Baseball Standings and Schedule Summary

Major League standings show St. Louis leading with 74 wins, followed by Cincinnati and San Francisco. Wednesday results include New York defeating Philadelphia 5-3 and Atlanta beating San Francisco 6-3. Upcoming pitchers include Seaver for New York at Pittsburgh and Drysdale for Los Angeles at Houston.

W. L. Pet St. Louis Atlanta Cincinnati San Francisco Chicago Philadelphia Pittsburgh Los Angeles New York Houston Phila Pitts San Fran Los Ang Jenkins Wise Seaver Wynne Blass Law Drysdale Giusti Minnesota Boston Detroit California Washington Cleveland Baltimore Kansas City Wash Kan City Calif Hardin Tillotson Tiant Ortega Wilson Lonborg

Intrepid Favored As Weather Delays America’s Cup Trials

Light winds and washouts again slow the final series of 12 meter yacht trials at Newport. Intrepid and Constellation won earlier pairings as the New York Yacht Club narrows the field for Sept. 12 defense of the Old Mug against Dame Pattie. Skipper Bus Mosbacher leads Intrepid, noted for improving with each race, while Jock Sturrock pilots Pattie in nearby practice.

Newport R.I UPI U.S Dame Pattie Intrepid Columbia Constellation American Eagle Eagle Brenton Reef Light Tower New York Yacht Club Pattie Long Island Sound Bus Mosbacher Connie

One clue in massacre of Canadian farm family

In Shell Lake Sask UPI reports a four year old girl, Phyllis Peterson, saw a stranger in her house the night of the massacre that killed nine members of a farm family. She told her uncle and authorities a man she did not recognize looked in her dresser drawer. This is the only clue in the Mounties search.

Shell Lake Sask UPI Phyllis Peterson

Ortiz Retains Lightweight Title After Unanimous Decision

Puerto Rican Carlos Ortiz defeats Ismael Laguna by 15 round decision at Shea Stadium to remain lightweight champion. Ortiz cries tears of relief, hints at possible welterweight title bid for $100,000, while Laguna laments a failed defense after a prior win in Panama City. Laguna’s fans chant Lah Goo Nah as Ortiz’s long reign continues.

New York UPI Carlos Ortiz Ismael Laguna Shea Stadium Ortiz Curtis Cokes Carlos Teo) Cruz Laguna Panama City San Juan Puerto Rico

State Fair Eyes Strong Attendance With Ford Shows

Falk expressed optimism for a new attendance record at the state fair as Tennessee Ernie Ford is slated for five night shows and one matinee next week. Ford and his traveling company begin Tuesday at the main auditorium, wrapping up Saturday, with last year's Welk influence noted. Fairgrounds appeared busy and prepared, with expectations for favorable weather and ample attractions.

Falk Tennessee Ernie Ford Ford Lawrence Welk

Mitchellville bank robbed by two men in Iowa

Mitchellville Farmers Savings Bank was robbed of an undetermined amount by two men around 9 15 a m. Wayne Rowland the bank vice president said the suspects ordered the cash drawers emptied into a suitcase. A shot was fired but no injuries. Two women were inside during the incident.

Mitchellville Iowa UPI Farmers Savings Bank of Wayne Rowland Rowland

Patriots Hopeful In 1967 AFL Drive With Aging Parilli

Boston Patriots enter 1967 with optimism despite an aging quarterback Vito Parilli and a fullback Jim Nance who spent months in the Army. Coach Mike Holovak relies on Parilli staying healthy to power an aerial attack, backed by a versatile backfield and veteran line. The defense remains strong against the run but weak vs passes, with key players listed and preseason expectations pointing to an Eastern Division title chase behind Parilli’s health and Nance’s expanded role.

Boston UPI Boston Patriots Patriots New York Jets Joe Namath Green Bay Packers Andover Academy Mike Holovak Vito Babe) Parilli Jim Nance Nance Holovak Syracuse AFL Gino Cappelletti Cappelletti Parilli Larry Garron Joe Bellino Ellis Johnson Jon Morris Massachusetts Tom Yewcic John Huarte Billy Laird Buffalo New York Houston Kansas City Babe

Gilliam to kick off big Rugby game at Case Stadium

Former Iowa star and now assistant coach Frank Gillian will open the rugby match at Case Stadium in Washington between St. Louis University All Stars and Palmer College of Davenport. Referee Ben George of South Africa and line judges from New Zealand and Iowa will officiate. About 2,500 seats go on sale with kids under 12 admitted free when accompanied.

Washington Frank Gillian University of Iowa Ray Nagel Case Stadium St. Louis University All Stars St. Louis Missouri Palmer College Davenport Iowa

Hong Kong Bomb Injures Police and Bus Workers

In Hong Kong Aberdeen district a Communist terrorist bomb injured three policemen and four bus company employees. Police traced the device to an abandoned cart near the Aberdeen fish market after roadblocks were set up. Five homemade bombs found in Kowloon earlier were dismantled by military ballistics experts.

Hong Kong UPI Aberdeen Hong Kong Island Kowloon

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