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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1962

Page

8

Berra Delivers Late Heroics As Yankees Top Angels

Yogi Berra hits a two run homer in the eighth to lift the New York Yankees to a 4 3 victory over the Los Angeles Angels. The win extends New York's lead in the pennant race and tightens the series significance in Ralph Houk's bid for another flag.

Yogi Berra Yankees Yogi Los Angeles Angels Ralph Houke Angels Barrel No Barrel Yankee Mets Charlie Neal Giants Ken MacKenzie Roger Craig Felix Mantilla Eddie Kasko Joey Jay Hank Foiles Reds Andre Rodgers Cubs del Crandall Braves Lindy McDaniel Hank Aaron Stan Musial Tom Sturdivant Bob Skinner Pirates George Brunet Dick Groat Don Hoak

Haskins Residents Attend Multiple Family Reunions

Haskins residents report several family gatherings this month with reunions at Sunset Park in Washington. Frank Hesseltine arrived from California for a Hesseltine reunion and plans to live in Brighton with Rex Hesseltine. Other reunions included the Booth and Minick families, and visits to local homes and Winga's Cafe for social time.

Haskins Hesseltine Sunset Park Washington Frank Hesseltine California Brighton Rex Hesseltine Jim Coon Ray Minick Vivian Ethel Booth Booth Milton Edmund Oxford Jim Bean Carolyn Zachs Edgar Whetstine Fsie Coward Carrie Davis Winga's Davis

42 CANDIDATES REPORT FOR FOOTBALL AT WASHINGTON HIGH

Forty two varsity candidates report for Washington High School Demons football drills as coaches Stevens and Rossen begin pre season work for 1962. Seven lettermen return, including Stalder Latta Zeck Kos Owen Talbot and Henry. Sophomores Murphy Ballard Scranton join drill as two home openers loom before Southeast Six schedule.

Washington High School Harold Stevens Jim Rossen Stevens Rosien Jerry Stalder Rick Latta Gene Zeck Don Kos Brian Owen Steve Talbot Marcus Henry

Visit With Mourers In Saunders Home

Keota residents Mr. and Mrs. Harold Pepper and Miss Florence Crawford spent Friday afternoon and evening at the Ira Saunders home in Brighton visiting Mr. and Mrs. Walter Mourer of Washington D C. Mrs. Mourer, formerly Geraldine Kauffman of Keota, will go with her husband to Honolulu where he becomes associate professor of Sanskrit at the University of Hawaii and she will work at the university. Also, Mr. and Mrs. George Adams traveled to Des Moines to attend the State Fair and visit Mr. and Mrs. Doyle Streit. Carl Mayer is a patient at Mercy Hospital Iowa City, admitted August 10.

Des Moines Doyle Streit Carl Mayer Mercy Hospital Iowa City Mayer

Colts Face Need for Veteran Fullback After Perry Injury

Baltimore Colts enter the 1962 season short at fullback following Joe Perry’s torn knee ligament in an exhibition with Washington. Perry out five to eight weeks, with Mark Smolinsky sidelined by a pulled muscle and rookie Fred Gillett remaining as the only other true fullback, prompting possible trading.

Baltimore, Md VPI Baltimore Colts Joe the Jet Colts Roanoke Fred Gillett

Major Leagues Wednesday Results and Thursday Pitchers

Major League results include Cincinnati 9 Chicago 5 in 10 innings, New York 5 San Francisco 4, Philadelphia 5 Los Angeles 1, Pittsburgh 3 Houston 0, Milwaukee 6 St Louis 4. Thursday matchups show Marichal vs Jackson, Broglio vs Hendley, Nuxhall vs Koonce, Podres vs Bennett, Johnson vs Law. Also schedules for Friday and other notes. Washington AFL CIO chief Meany criticizes cultural exchanges with Russia calling Berlin wall proof of Russian culture.

Los Angeles Leon Wagner Whitey Ford Angels Yankee Lightning Dan Osinski Mickey Mantle Yogi Roland Sheldon Marshall Bridges Chicago White Sox Baltimore Orioles Kansas City Athletics Boston Red Sox Cleveland Indians Detroit Tigers Minnesota Twins Washington Senators Philadelphia Phillies Los Angeles Dodgers New York Mets San Francisco Giants Cincinnati Reds Chicago Cubs Milwaukee Braves St. Louis Cardinals Pittsburgh Pirates Houston Colts Cincinnati Chicago New York San Fran Phila Pittsburgh Houston Milwaukee St. Louis San Francisco Marichal Jackson Broglio Hendley Nuxhall Koonce Philadelphia Podres Bennett Johnson Law Cleveland Detroit Baltimore Kansas City Boston Washington Minnesota Terry Chance Conley Segui Grant Aguirre Burnside Hobaugh Gomez Pleis UPI Aflcio George Meany Nitwits Russia Meany Bakery & Confectionery Workers Convention Berlin Wall M Levy United Press International National Co. L. Pet Ten

Hoot Gibson Dies in California at 70

Hoot Gibson, famed Western star and stuntman, died in Woodland Hills California of cancer at 70 after recent abdominal operations. He appeared in 310 films and was among the era’s last major cowhand actors known for doing his own stunts. He noted he was the sole survivor of his close circle of western stars. A separate note mentions Air Force Academy offering 15 intercollegiate sports across four seasons.

Woodland Hills Calif UPI Hoot Gibson Motion Picture Country Las Vegas New Gibson Las Vegas Tom Mix Bill Hart Buck Jones Harry Carey AIR Force U. S. Air Force Academy

Wartburg Invites 69 Prospective Gridders

Gary Leeper of Washington is among 69 players invited to Wartburg College early practice sessions this fall. He is one of three veterans competing for the quarterback job this year.

Gary Leeper Washington Wartburg College Leeper Wartburg

Little Miss Q Handoff Draws FBI Help In Indiana

In Indianapolis a four year old girl known as Little Miss Q wanders a bus terminal area after being found abandoned. The FBI joined the probe as authorities seek her identity while police distribute her picture. The girl, nicknamed Miss Q, responds to the name Katie and calls a policewoman Aunt Barbara, but cannot reveal origin or family.

Indianapolis UPI Miss Q FBI Barbara Jane Hoosier Barbara Hanley Katie Mrs. Hanley Aunt Barbara Indiana School For the Deaf

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