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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1952

Page

6

Stewart and Crone Take Doubleheader in Southeast Softball

Stewart and Crone defeated Iowa Electric of Muscatine 4 to 3 in the first game and 3 to 0 in the second, moving to second in the Southeast league standings behind Letts. Hartzel earned the win in game one, Schmitt drove in the decisive run, and Ramseyer homered in the seventh to seal the night.

Stewart & Crone Iowa Electric Muscatine 1Tewart & Crone Murscntine Softballers Tory Dick Hartzel Dipple Dick Schmitt Hartzel Stewart Ramseyer Rueckert Weaguen Funk Rueehkert Bornstadt R. Bartell Proffitt Ruekles P. Rueckert Borestadt Ruckles Larue

Cleveland Takes Lead With 5 4 Win Over Yankees

The Indians beat the Yankees 5 4 to seize first place as Casey Stengel blamed Allie Reynolds for misplays and baserunning errors. Luke Easter drove in runs with a fifth inning homer after Dale Mitchell and Bobby Avila sparked a two out rally.

Casey Stengel Allie Reynolds Cleveland Yankees Stengel Indians Reynolds Luke Easter Yankee Joe Collins Dale Mitchell Bobby Avila Larry Doby Doby Avila Billy Martin al Rosen Hank Bauer Double Martin Triple Reynolds

Willie's Nillies Clinch Twilight Golf Title

Willie's Nillies edged Curt's Flirt by half a point to win the twilight league title as Russ's Rustlers and Jug's Jugglers also contended. The Nillies lineup included Frank Norgos Henry Bailey Dale Booth and Bill Shannon with Curt Wells Bud DeLa Ted Brown and Walt McFarland on Curt's Flirt.

Willie Nillies Curt Flirt Russ Rustlers Jim Tracy Dareys Jug’s Jugglers Jack Tuck Giff Bus Edgers Zeke'e Ed Bailey Willie's Nillies Frank Norgos Henry Bailey Dale Booth Bill Shannon Curt Wells Bud DeLa Ted Brown Walt McFarland

Ainsworth Girls Softball to Host Brighton Tuesday

Ainsworth's girls softball team will play Brighton at o'clock Tuesday evening on the Ainsworth diamond.

Ainsworth Brighton

Hospital notices for Mrs KE McMath and John Schantz

Yesterday Mrs KE McMath underwent a surgical procedure at the hospital and today John Schantz of Ainsworth is listed for a tonsillectomy.

McMath John Schantz Ainsworth

McCleery-Cumming to Play at Brighton in Finals

The McCleery-Cumming softball team faces Mr. Pleasant tonight in Brighton as both teams reach the tournament final stage.

McCleery - Cumming Mr. Pleasant Brighton

Baseball Matchups Highlight Week Across Major Leagues

In Major Leagues Brooklyn plays Pittsburgh Philadelphia faces Cincinnati Boston meets Chicago New York travels to St. Louis. Meanwhile Mr and Mrs Charles Benson plan to leave Tuesday for California to visit their son George and family.

Brooklyn Pittsburgh Philadelphia Charles Benson California George Cleveland New York Boston Chicago Washington St. Louis Detroit Cincinnati Pittsburgh St Ee

Hot N Tots to Play Here Sunday Night

The Des Moines Hot N Tots will perform Sunday night at Greenfield in a game against Stewart and Crone. Admission is 50 and 25 cents. Local softball officials report six to seven teams signed for the eight team Labor Day tournament with Percy Iowa Glenn Towers of Des Moines Brandies of Tri Cities Northwest Turner Athletic Club of Tri Cities Monmouth JIL and Stewart Crone already set.

Percy Iowa Glenn Towers Des Moines Brandies Tri- Cities Northwest Turner's Athletic Club Tri-Cities Monmouth JIL Stewart & Crone

Mrs Pearson Returns From California Trip

Mrs Harry Pearson returns to her home after visiting relatives in Santa Rosa and San Francisco California Her sister Mrs F H Laycock who accompanied her is spending a few days here Mr and Mrs Grover Custer and daughter Darlene left this morning for Des Moines to spend

Harry Pearson Santa Rosa San Francisco Calif F. H. Laycock Mrs. Pearson Grover Custer Darlene Des Moines

Raise New Breed of Chickens With Family At Fair

Mrs Marion Reeves and family plan to attend the Iowa State Fair with their daughter and sister while Mrs W B Crook returns home after a two month visit with her daughter Wanda Carter Berg in San Francisco California. Mrs Joe Goodlander and baby Carolyn Joy returned from University hospital in Iowa City and stay a few days with her parents Mr and Mrs Ray Sojka. Nellie Richard and Patricia Kos visited their grandmother Nellie Kos and aunt Martha Kos. Bohumil Kos family visited Gary Indiana and Chicago. Jeanne Rudiger left for Cedar Rapids to become a kindergarten teacher at Harrison school. Percy Hughes and Susan from Hobart Oklahoma were guests of Mrs Harry Dye. Raymond Yocum of Avon Newfoundland flew in by plane on business. Ruth Huffine starts the new school year in Washington. Miss Huffine and roommates Joan Hall and Jean Stewart live at 214 KEK Washington street. Mrs H J Rees and W R Hughes with son Billie visit W J Shannon. Rees is Shannon’s mother and Hughes is his sister.

Joe Goodlander Carolyn Joy University Hospital Iowa City Ray Sojka Nellie Richard Patricia Kos Bohumil Kos Nellie Kos Martha Kos Bohumil Koes Gary Ind Chicago Percy Hughes Susan Hobart Okla Harry Dye Hughes Raymond Yocum Avon, NL Yocum Ruth Huffine Lincoln School Washington Miss Huffine Joan Hall Jean Stewart Mrs. B. Bostwick Kek, Wash Wayland Richard Hulme Sam Hulme Mr. Hulme John Dill Hulme Iowa State College Ames

The Pipe Wrench

Community note on church volunteers assisting with lifting tasks and appreciation. Local ads report strong demand for used stokers and plumbing fixtures with limited inventory and planned updates from Eveready and Nemmer's new home. Ivan discusses a serious problem with Ralph Shannon and learns perspective on risk and pressure.

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