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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 21, 1963

Page

8

Dodgers Rally to Beat Cardinals in NL Lead Hold

Dodgers erase a 4-2 deficit with a five run fourth inning capped by an error by Cardinals first baseman Bill White, then held on to beat the Cardinals 7-5 in Los Angeles. Giants fall 7 1/2 games back after a 6-1 loss to the Braves. Other games: Reds over Colts 1-0, Mets beat Phillies 4-0 in opener, Pirates top Cubs 5-3.

Redbirds Cardinals Dodgers Los Angeles San Francisco Giants Bill White John Roseboro White Willie Davis Frank Howard Davis Giants Braves Reds Colts Mets Phillies Nings Pirates Cubs Lee Maye Vada Pinson Pete Rose Grover Powell Phils Cal McLish Tony Taylor

Proposed Liston Bout With Clay Now Off

A 1964 title bout between Cassius Clay and Sonny Liston fell apart after negotiations collapsed. Louisville backers criticized Liston terms as unacceptable while Inter-Continental Sports pursued a fight with Clay elsewhere. Liston and adviser Nilon were unavailable for comment as Liston headed to Europe.

Louisville UPI Cassius Marcellus Clay Sonny Liston William Faversham Louisville Businessmen’s Syndicate Clay Liston Philadelphia Bill Cherry Inter - Continental Sports Clay-Liston

One-Hitter Lifts Moe Drabowsky as A’s sweep nightcap 7-5

Moe Drabowsky pitched a one-hitter in Kansas City to defeat Washington 9-0 in the opener of a two night doubleheader. Don Blasingame’s bunt single provided the lone hit against him. Jerry Lumpe homered in the 14th to seal the sweep in the nightcap as the Athletics pounded 15 hits.

Moe Drabowsky Kansas City Washington A’s Hank Aguirre Detroit Minnesota Juan Pizarro White Sox Red Sox Dick Donovan Indians Yankees Orioles Don Blasingame Drabowsky Jerry Lumpe Don Rudolph Aguirre Lennie Green Twins Harmon Killebrew Pizarro Felix Mantilla Boston Donovan Cleveland

Palmer clinches final spot in Golf World Series

Arnold Palmer earned the last berth in the World Series of Golf by winning a grueling 18-hole playoff over Phil Rodgers and Jacky Cupit at Firestone Country Club. Palmer's victory adds to a season total of at least 96,955 and sets up a busy September with the Series, an American Golf Classic defense, and high prize money potential.

Akron Ohio UPI Arnold Palmer Palmer Phil Rodgers Jacky Cupit Rodgers Cupit Jack Nicklaus Gary Player Waukegan Ill Firestone Country Club Nicklaus Julius Boros Bob Charles

Major League Standings and Night Results Snapshot

National and American League standings are shown with records and percent, followed by Tuesday results for pairings in each league. It notes key playoff context with Palmer and Cupit tied for the U S Open and Rodgers tied for the British Open, both in playoff losses.

United Press International National League Palmer Cupit Boros Rodgers Charles New Zealand

Forty Niners face rough start with early exhibition defeats

San Francisco coach Red Hickey laments weak pass protection and tackling as the 1963 preseason begins. Rookie Kermit Alexander shines, scoring 95 and 83 yard TD runs, then moves to offense. other rookies like Don Lisbon eye key roles.

SAN Francisco UPI Forty Niner Forty Niners Red Hickey Hope Hickey Kermit Alexander UCLA Alexander Chicago Minnesota Hugh McElhenny Don Lisbon Bowling Green Monte Stickles Hugh Campbell Brodie Bernie Casey Jim Johnson Messer Bob Gaiters Kay McFarland Lisbon

Forty-Five Boys Report For Washington High Grid Drills

Forty five candidates for the Washington High School varsity football squad reported for opening drills Tuesday morning. Head coach Harold Stevens said workouts will be held twice daily until school opens on August 29. Early sessions focus on conditioning and fundamentals. The varsity group was joined by other hopefuls for required physical examinations in the afternoon.

Washington High School Harold Stevens Stevens

Ray Wehr Visit in Detroit and local social notes

Ray and Mrs. Wehr and their daughters left for Detroit to visit Lindy Harding, now stationed there after Navy service. By September he will work for General Motors. The column lists numerous Sunday visits, dinners, and funeral attendances among local families including the Wetrich and Bowen families and several neighbors.

Ray Wehr Lindy Harding Detroit Mich Lindy Navy General Motors

Love of Life Stars Lee Lawson and Barbara Vento

Lee Lawson and Barbara Vento appear in Love of Life after studying at the American Theatre Wing on a Mary MacArthur scholarship endowed by actress Helen Hayes.

Lee Lawson Barbara Vento Love of Life American Theatre Wing Mary MacArthur Helen Hayes

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