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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 18, 1966

Page

8

Mays Tops Home Run List In Sliming Night Of Baseball

Willie Mays becomes the right handed home run king with his 30th of the season and 535th overall for the Giants in a 4-3 win over St Louis. Sandy Koufax exits with elbow trouble as the Dodgers fall to Cincinnati 5-1. Pirates surrender a large lead to the Mets 8-7 as Chicago, Atlanta win elsewhere. Mays eyes pennant now.

Curt Block UPI Willie Mays Sandy Koufax Pittsburgh Pirates Mets Mays Jimmy Foxx Giants St Louis Koufax Cincinnati Reds Dodger Nelson Briles Leo Cardenas Hea Walt Alston Sammy Ellist Los Angeles Willie Davis Bill McCool Dodgers Cleon Jones Ken Boyer Jim Hickman Ron Swoboda Bob Taylor Ed Kranepool Hickman Bob Veale al McBean

Willie Mays Leaves Fishing Behind For Golf On Day Off

Willie Mays, fresh off his 535th homer, chooses a golf day off over fishing as he relaxes in San Francisco. He notes the season’s pressures, hopes fans focus on winning a pennant, and says a Ruth-like 714 home runs is unlikely but not his immediate target.

Mays Ruth

Captain Nayadley Radio Call From Tokyo Ten Years On

Ten years ago today Captain John Nayadley phoned his parents Mr and Mrs J J Nayadley of Washington from Washington D C He is stationed in Tokyo with the USAF communications division and was in Washington attending a conference His wife and four children remain in Tokyo and could not come to the United States for the anniversary.

John Nayadley J.J Nayadley Washington Washington, D.C Tokyo Japan United States Air Force Washington, D. C United States

Major leagues standings and daily results summary

United Press International reports American League and National League standings, Wednesday results, and Thursday pitching matchups. Key teams include Baltimore, Detroit, Cleveland, Minnesota, Chicago, California, Kansas City, New York, Washington, Boston in the AL. Pittsburgh, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Philadelphia, St. Louis, Cincinnati, Atlanta, New York, Houston in the NL. Scheduling notes list upcoming games and starting pitchers with times in EDT.

Pittsburgh Willie Stargell Bill Mazeroski Donn Clendenon Mets Ron Hunt Pirates Chicago Philadelphia Atlanta Houston Baltimore Boston Detroit New York Cleveland Washington Minnesota California Kansas City Willie Mays Foxx San Francisco Mays Cardinal Ray Washburn Tito Fuentes Willie McCovey Tom Haller Jim Davenport Jesus Alou Frank Linzy United Press International W.L. Pet Cleve Wash Minn Chi Kan City Twilight Chi Lopez Grant Peters McDowell Twinight Boson W. L. Pet Los Angeles St. Loui Cincinnati San Frank St. Louis Pitts Phila Los Ang Fryman Gardner Maloney Bruce Dierker St. Louis Gibson Drysdale San Fran

Women golfers league final matches place crown

The Women s golf league completed its season with Helen Shenefelt s team taking first. Players include Carolyn Levy Bev Myers Vera Ryner and Bev Winans. Final standings list Shenefelt, Hohl, Lloyd, Doak, Nemmers, Brindley, Haberman and Morrison, with low averages led by Nemmers Levy Brake Ryner and McFarland. Trophies await pickup at the pro shop.

Helen Shenefelt Ruth Brake Shirley G McFarland Rosemary Nemmers Mary Hohl Carolyn Levy Vicki Powley Carolyn Bollman Pat Harris Rey Winans

Harness Races Highlight Louisa County Fair at Columbus Junction

Louisa County Fair night program at Columbus Junction features a $300 Hawkeye Colt Stake for yearlings with A Cash and Peggy Putney among top entries. Three year old trot includes Fredonia Flash and Mr Independence, while $500 purses crown events for a range of horses and drivers including Rudy Gingerich and Gilmore Doggett.

Columbus Junction Louisa Fair Grace Butler Louisa County Fair Keith Carey Rudy Gingerich Peggy Putney Gilmore Doggett Des Moines Flashy Sky Helen Furley Wally Mitchel Ioux City Jerry Coleman Silky Raider Gilmoreoggett Dick Terwilliger Maggie's Dream Pete An de Velde John Lems Canton M. D John Ems Adios Champ Acres Fort Dodge Leta Donald Smith Bonaparte Does Pal Timely Dixie Kermi Hinshaw Loren Hinshaw Richland Kermit Hinshaw Hawkeye Colt Fredonia Flash Roger Stapp Charles Sellers Morning Sun Royce Carey Mr. Independence George R. Smith Independence H. Olson Elnora’s Sky Donald ‘Smith Dick ‘Terwilliger

Washington soft ball tourney set for Sunday

The Washington men s softball team sponsored by the Sportshop and Advance Boss hosts an all day tournament at Green Field on Sunday August 21. Admission is 1 for adults eight games. Proceeds fund next year s uniforms. Eight teams enter with early matches Olds and Mt Union at 9 am Columbus Junction s May Drug Team vs Washington at 10 30 am.

Washington Sportshop Advance Boss Green Field Olds Mt. Union Columbus Junction Wayland Crawfordsville Brighton Trenton

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