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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1967

Page

8

Chance Tosses No-Hitter as Twins Sweep Indians

Dean Chance pitched the season’s third no hitter in a 6-5 2-1 doubleheader win that moved Minnesota into first in the American League. He noted it was his first no hitter and credited early rhythm advice from Early Wynn plus a supportive call from Vice President Hubert Humphrey after the game. The Twins also got help from Harmon Killebrew, Cesar Tovar, and Sandy Valdespino as they split a twin bill with Chicago.

Dean Chance Minnesota Twins Cleveland Indians Chance Early Wynn Indians Hubert Humphrey Chicago Boston Detroit Cesar Tovar Harmon Killebrew Tovar Sonny Siebert Killebrew Oliva Sandy Valdespino Ken Berry White Sox Berry Jim Lonborg Red Sox Gary Peters Peters Tigers Dick McAuliffe Bill Freehan Eddie Mathews John Hiller Bob Tillman Yankees Bill Robinson New York Senators Mel Stottelmyre Joe Verbanic

Colbert Keeps Lead In Rain delayed Westchester Classic

American Jim Colbert holds the top spot after an opening 66 as rain at Westchester Country Club postpones the $250000 Westchester Classic. The event will resume Monday with rounds two and three planned as a light rain continues to affect the par 72, 6648 yard course. Colbert leads Gary Player and Mason Rudolph, with a history of turning pro stardom after football and basketball at Kansas State University.

Harrison N.Y UPI Jim Colbert Westchester Country Club Colbert Gary Player Mason Rudolph Kansas State University Kansas State Player Rudolph

West Tokyo Reaches Little League World Series Final

West Tokyo becomes the first Japanese team in the LM World Series finals and will face Roseland of Chicago for the 11 to 12 year old championship in Williamsport. West Tokyo advanced with a 4-1 win over Newtown Edgemont Pa while Roseland beat Linares Mexico 8-3 in eight innings.

Williamsport UPI West Tokyo Roseland Chicago Newtown-Edgemont Linares Mexico Northridge Calif West Tampa Fla East Trail British Columbia Fro Rota Spain

Synchronized swim show at Washington pool tonight

The public is invited to watch an exhibition of synchronized swimming at the Washington Municipal pool starting at 8 o clock tonight. The troupe will perform to music from waltzes to modern beat. Spectators should bring blankets or ground coverings to sit on.

Washington Municipal Pool

Ward couple recalls Wisconsin trip and visits

Ten years ago today Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Ward returned from a business and vacation journey to Northern Wisconsin. They visited numerous relatives and took a drive through the lake country of that state.

E. E. Ward Wisconsin

City Golf Finals Set for Sunday at County Club

Finals in the Washington County Club golf championship will be held Sunday at the local course. Lower flight rounds begin between noon and 1 p.m., with the first and championship flight finals starting shortly after 1 p.m. Players should check the club house for starting times.

Washington County Club

Chinese army admits leaders failed Mao loyalty tests

The Liberation Army daily disclosed many military leaders failed severe loyalty tests to Chairman Mao in the cultural revolution era. The editorial urged commanders and troops to serve the revolutionaries and warned against ruling over Red Guard youths and other revolutionaries.

Hong Kong UPI Communist China Army Today Mao Tse-tung Liberation Army Daily China Red Guard Liu Shao-chi

Major League Standings and Schedule Highlights

United Press International reports the American League and National League standings with teams Kansas City and Baltimore contending, note Cleveland and Washington in the AL. Friday results include Minnesota beating Cleveland twice and Chicago dropping to Boston. schedule details list today and Sunday games with pitchers and times.

United Press International American League W. L. Pet Minnesota Chicago Boston Detroit California Washington Cleveland Baltimore New York Kansas City N.Y Calif Balt Barber Ortega Kaat Horgan McGlothlin Simmons Phoebus Bunker DAM Detroit Wilson Odom Stephenson Horlen St. Louis Cincinnati Philadelphia Atlanta San Francisco Pittsburgh Los Angeles Houston Phil Pitts San Fran L.A Jenkins Nye Frisella Fisher Veale Wise Washburn Drysdale Johnson Lemaster Herbel Sadecki Maloney Pappas Blasingame Cuellar

Back to School Theme and Community Gatherings

A Bethel salad luncheon and a Back to School dinner highlight a busy period in Noble county., families shared meals at Bethel WMSA and Eicher congregation family night at Sunset Park with singing and devotions led by Junior Graber. The piece notes Sunday School emphasis, visits from local families, travel updates, and reflections on farming, Minnesota drought, and the Mississippi origin near Lake Itasca.

Junior Graber Rudy Martens Dan Graber Graber Chris J. D. Graber Wendy Richardson Adeline Weston Lois Humston Edward Roth Eicher Chester Miller Wellman Marvin Widmer Edith Roth Emma Roth Elmer Grabers Marvin Widmers Donnie Jerry Shauffer Ted Simpson Albany Oregon Shauffer Dan Stecklys Janice Grieser Detroit Lakes Minnesota Mississippi Lake Itaska

Curtis family reunion held at Washington park Sun

August 21 report from Crawfordsville notes Curtis relatives gathering in Washington at Sun set Park. Attendees include Ed and Henry Curtis of Burlington, Clair and Lambert families of Winfield, Charles Curtis, Morna Clee of Oskaloosa, Farrier of Brighton, Almonds and Alberta Riley of Oskaloosa, and Raymond Lambert family of Louisiana Missouri. Additional items mention hospital returnees, insurance visits, and summer travel to Pavilion Wyoming and Hot Springs with farm duties back home.

Crawfordsville Curtis Sunset Park Washington Ed Curtis Henry Curtis Burlington Clair Curtis Paul Lambert Winfield Charles Curtis Morna Clee Oskaloosa Lloyd Farrier Brighton Archie Almond Alberta Riley Raymond Lambert Louisiana Maggie Williams Memorial Hospital Mt. Pleasant Howard Williams Richard Lease Timm Christine A. G. Lease Clear Lake Iowa Kemper Mutual Insurance Mason City Henry Davis Nancy Steve Scott Ann Janet Jill Henry Ralph Hunts Pavilion Wyoming Bruce Vera Yeager Des Moines Franklin Hospital Benton Ill Hugh Wright Macedonia Bruce Davis Roger Sommer Darrell Schultz Wayne Wilson Anaheim Calif Jim Wilson Tom Terry Cathy California Delbert Lewis Duane Sandra Black Hills

Janet Bayliss Wins State Fair 4-H Economics Award

Janet Bayliss, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Bayliss, earned a red ribbon for her exhibit Science Why in the Iowa State Fair 4-H economics division. Don Bayliss won a blue ribbon in woodcarving in collection and contraction exhibits. Other: visitors from Overland Park, Minnesota, Florida, and various Iowa towns joined discussions and family gatherings through August 23.

Keota Janet Bayliss Leonard Bayliss Don Bayliss Ralph Herr Stanley Otis Jones Keith Jones Overland Park Gordon Pearson Esther Oblson Minnesota Sue Drake Jacksonville Illinois Harry Westen Dean Westen Mark Sandy Westen Cedar Rapids Richard Smith Waverly

Hobo breakfast gathering in Wellman gathers locals

The Happy Hour Club met at Mrs Ida Bull's home in Wellman for a Hobo breakfast and social hour. Attendees included Myrtle Blumenstein Gertrude Griffeth Lizetta Walton Edna Blumenstein and several other residents. Also noted were Ralph Snavely's hospital return Mark Snyder's visit from Colorado Springs and Dr. Jay Miller announcing Dr Anthony Colby will assist in his office for about a year with shared night calls.

0. B. Godber Wellman Happy Hour Club Ida Bull Myrtle Blumenstein Gertrude Griffeth Lizetta Walton Edna Blumenstein Tresa Yoder Emma Millice Alene Millice Lela Goodwin Eva Wagamon Mable Wagamon Jessie White Leona Blum Bertha Durst Leona Blu Elizabeth Wehrle Anna Fehlberg Jay Miller Anthony Colby Colby Miller Vena Schlabaugh Hutha Jennifer Mifamy R N The University of Iowa

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