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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1965
Page
8
Tom Tresh delivered a two run homer in the eighth as the New York Yankees defeated the Minnesota Twins 2-1 to remain top of the AL. Mel Stottlemyre won his 16th, while Jimmy Hall and Earl Battey reached on a bunt in the ninth but a double play ended Minnesota's rally.
St Louis Cardinals coach Wally Lemm says the team could win the NFL Eastern Division, noting strong defense and no major weaknesses. Key players include quarterback Charley Johnson, receivers Bobby Joe Conrad Sonny Randle Jackie Smith, and backs Bill Triplett and Joe Childress. The squad aims to rebound after a muddy 10-10 tie with the Giants and a 22-10 exhibition loss to the Colts.
Tim Patterson vice president of Mid Prairie FFA was chosen to join 23 Iowa Farm Youth Tour delegates from Aug 30 to Sept 3. The trip funds and coordinates by the Iowa Development Commission aim to show industrial progress and agricultural importance to outstanding youth. Patterson, son of Mr and Mrs Kenneth Patterson, will be a Mid Prairie senior. Also note: New York reports the oldest active turf figure, Tom Cheek, passed away at 104.
United Press International reports American League standings led by Minnesota and Chicago with Detroit Baltimore Cleveland New York Los Angeles Washington Boston Kansas City and others. Tuesday results featured Cleveland over Los Angeles Boston over Washington New York over Minnesota Detroit over Kansas City Chicago over Baltimore in night games. National League listings show Los Angeles Milwaukee San Francisco Cincinnati Philadelphia Pittsburgh St Louis Chicago and New York results with several night games and upcoming pitchers noted.
Mark Mosier of Washington continues to top the Mississip pi Valley Speedway Club point race with a 300 point lead over Bob Ensminger of Burlington. John Mullink sits third as Dautremont reports the Columbus Junction race was rained out. Upcoming races are August 28 at West Liberty, September 4 at Burlington, and September 6 at Columbus Junction.
Head Start will operate year round after a nationwide summer experiment that enrolled about 600000 children in 10000 centers. OEO plans to continue funding as President Johnson prepares an official announcement, with federal support under anti poverty and school aid laws. The program provides medical checkups, supervised play, and early learning to lift children from poverty into a positive school experience.
Red Cross certificates and skill cards are ready for participants in the learn to swim program at Washington Municipal Pool. Rural route residents should pick up at the Red Cross office, while bus riders will receive cards through their schools.
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