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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1952

Page

6

Stewart and Crone Take Doubleheader From Wapello

Stewart and Crone moved up in Southeast Iowa league standings by sweeping a doubleheader at Ween Field. In game one Washington rallied from behind to win 4 to 3 as Dick Hartzel earned the victory after relieving Ramseyer. The second game saw a early burst with seven runs in the first inning and Hartzel again gaining the win as the team won 16 to 5.

Stewart and Crone Ween Field Wapello Washington Stewart Crone Dick Hartzel Credi Harry Ramseyer Schaffer Iowa

Major Leagues Baseball Standings and Tonight's Games

American League standings show New York leading with 58.5 games, Cleveland 67 50, Boston 62 52, Washington 62 56, Chicago 59 56, Philadelphia 59 56, St. Louis 50 70, Detroit 39 79. Tonight St Louis at Washington, Detroit at Philadelphia, Chicago at New York, Cleveland at Boston. National League shows Brooklyn 74 38, New York 68 45, St. Louis 68 49, Philadelphia 62 53, Chicago 68 60, Boston 49 65, Cincinnati 50 68, Pittsburgh 35 86. Games include Philadelphia at Pittsburgh, Brooklyn at Cincinnati, New York at Chicago, Boston at St Louis night.

United Press Wwil New York Cleveland Aoa Boston Washington Chicago Sescee Olco Wwso Philadelphia St. Louis Detroit A.s Detroit Chicago Cleveland Brooklyn Boston Nu Cincinnati Pittsburgh National League St Louis

Porter Lee couple welcomed a son

At the hospital this morning Mr and Mrs Porter Lee of Washington welcomed a son. Dismissed today Mrs Floyd Merz Har per, Mrs Richard Ruggles and daughter Wellman.

Porter Lee Washington Floyd Merz Harper Richard Ruggles Wellman

Maglie and Roe Return To Winning Form

Maglie pitched a complete game shutout over the Cubs 5 to 0 lifting the Giants to cut Brooklyn's lead to 6 1 2 games. Roe earned his ninth win in a 3 to 0 victory as the Yankees and Indians slipped while Cincinnati won behind Kluszewski's two run triple. Robin Roberts joined 20 win seasons for Philadelphia in a 10 to 6 win over Pittsburgh and St Louis beat Boston 7 to 5.

Sal Maglie Preacher Roe Ed Lopat Giants Dodgers Maglie Roe Yankees Lopat Cubs Brooklyn Cincinnati Herman Wehmeier Ted Kluszewski Yanks Indians White Sox Red Sox Cleveland Athletics Tigers Senators Browns Robin Roberts Philly Pirates Cards Braves

Two Games Slated For Thursday Night Here

There will be no games at Greenfield tonight. On Thursday night the Maybelle Rothschild girls will meet Burlington in the first game and Freshwaters will play the Reddy Kilowatts.

Greenfield Maybelle-Rothschild Burlington Freshwaters Reddy

Golfers Urged To Complete Matches In City Tournament

City men’s golf tournament organizers urge completion of first round in all flights. Top bracket must finish early to avoid sending losers into A flight for extra matches. Reported results include Rommel over Bailey 5 4 in championship flight and Shannon over Brown 1 up.

Jack Rommel Ted Bailey Jill Shannon Ted Brown Jay Moothart Vern Witting Ed Bailey Bill Boshart Russ Bannister Dr. Smith Gene Tucker Dr. Lloyd Ralph Martin Dr. Nemmers

Ames Coaches Attend Iowa High School Coaching School

Washington high school head football coach Carl Paetz and assistants Zeke Hogeland and Bob McLaughlin attend the Iowa coaching school in Ames. Speakers include Forrest Evashevski from the State University of Iowa and Chuck Mather of Massillon prep fame as local uniforms are issued for Washington grid candidates ahead of the first Monday workout on August 25.

Carl Paetz Washington High School Zeke Hogeland Bob McLaughlin Ames U Iowa Forrest Evashevski State University of Iowa Chuck Mather Massillon Ohio Washington

Edwin Porter Visits Ainsworth Former Home Region

Edwin Porter is visiting Ainsworth for a few days. he now lives at the Masonic Home in Sullivan Illinois. Mrs Kathryn Bullion of Eldorado Arkansas arrives for a brief visit to Mrs Carrie Berdo and R B Shannon homes and looks after Muscatine property interests. Mrs Bullion is the daughter of late M J Kennelly former Rock Island division superintendent. Mrs Kennelly resides with her daughter in Eldorado. Mr and Mrs Charles Wiele and daughter take a short vacation trip to Missouri.

Edwin Porter Ainsworth Sullivan Illinois Kathryn Kennelly Bullion Eldorado Arkansas Carrie Berdo R. B. Shannon Muscatine Bullion Washington M. J. Kennelly Rock Island Kennelly Charles Wiele Missouri

Women’s City Handicap Golf Tourney Nearing Finals

Thora Pease has secured a finals berth after a 2 up victory over Dorother Brindley. She will face the winner of Elizabeth Shannon versus Corrie Day in the championship match.

Thora Pease Mrs. Pease Dorother Brindley

New Singing Cowboy Added To Iowa State Fair Lineup

DES MOINES an announced addition names Bob Archer the singing cowboy from western films and radio television work will appear in person at the Iowa State Fair grandstand on the afternoon and evening of August in a western feature show reported by Secretary L B Cunningham.

Des Moines L. B. Cunningham Bob Archer

Cunningham Promises Palomino Horse Act and Ballads

Cunningham plans a performance with his Palomino movie horse and will ride and sing his favorite western ballads. The act blends animal display and music, promising a western entertainment highlight.

Cunningham

Lincoln couple hosts Henry Ross family at luncheon

Mr and Mrs Artemas Brown hosted Monday at their home a luncheon for Mr and Mrs Henry Ross and their two sons from Lincoln Nebraska.

Henry Ross Lincoln, Nebr Artemas Brown

Ten years ago telegram lists army test results

Supt. E A Ralston received a telegram naming those who failed psychology tests given Monday evening for Army Air Corps CPT program. Of 24 examinees eleven passed and thirteen did not pass the tests.

E. A. Ralston

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