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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 29, 1950

Page

6

Freshwaters top Cubs in seven inning slugfest at Green's Field

Freshwaters defeated the Marston Cubs 9 to 6 in a high scoring game called at the end of the fifth. Ramseyer limited Ainsworth to four hits while Freshwaters belted 13 safeties including three home runs led by Manassier and a first inning triple from Herron. Benners contributed a homer and two RBIs in the first game as Benners and Redlinger BAY RAMSEYER team combined on the mound.

Benners Ainsworth Greens Field Freshwaters Cubs Ramseyer Ross Manassier Herron Fresh Waters MccCleery VFW IOOF Battery A Redlinger Phillies Dodgers Brooklyn St. Louis Reds Giants Homer Howell Ewell Blackkwell Dave Koslo Hank Sauer Wayne Terwilliger Curtimmons Jim Konnstanty

Boston Manager Faces Dilemma Over Hitters Pace

Boston, New York and Philadelphia notes. Red Sox manager Steve ONeill may bench Billy Goodman to give Ted Williams back in the lineup while keeping Williams healthy. Goodman has raised his average from .231 to .370 since replacing Williams in left field, with a three run double fueling a 15 14 win over Cleveland. Boston remains three games behind pace leader Detroit as other AL and NL results unfold.

New York Steve O'Neill Red Sox Ted Williams Billy Goodman Williams O'Neill Beneh Goodman Concord N. H Boston Dom LiMaggio al Zarilla Walt Dropo Goodman Indians Billy Boy Detroit Tigers Athletics Bobby Shantz Hal Newhouser White Sox Ray Scarborough Gus Zernial Yankees Tigers Johnny Groth Bobby Swift A’s Washington St. Louis Jim Pearce

Cardinals pound Dodgers in six run spurt at listless KOea

Cardinals win 9 to 5 as Andy Fatko knocks out Russ Meyer with a three run homer in the sixth. Kel Rice Tommy Glaviano and Stan Musial homer to provide all Cardinal runs off Preacher Koe. Gerry Staley allows seven hits in seven innings. Braves and Pirates not scheduled.

Nings Andy Fatko Russ Meyer Kel Rice Tommy Glaviano Stan Musial Dodgers Gerry Staley Preacher Koe Braves Pirates

ISEA Declares Policy on Election Involvement

The Iowa State Education Association will not back specific candidates in the general election but will take positions on education related issues. The policy aims to correct a misimpression from a prior statement by Harvey Hill and clarify that actions in primaries were individual rather than official endorsements.

Iowa Daily Press DES Moines IDPA Iowa State Education Association ISEA ISHA Harvey Hill Paul Norris Jesse Parker GOL Association Hill EISEA Ee376 State Superintendent of Public Instruction Iowa

Gold prospects in South Africa lag behind California and Australia

The text notes South Africa's gold riches are famed but individual prospectors struggle there due to a scarcity of alluvial deposits suitable for easy surface mining, unlike California or Australia.

South Africa California Australia

Iowa Big Names Set as Iowa City Quarterbacks and Fullbacks

Iowa City preview notes six lettermen to anchor quarterback and fullback duties for 1950 Iowa football, led by veterans Drahn and Ruck. Drahn, senior from Monona, holds modern era Iowa passing records and can punt. Ruck, 190 pounds, 6 feet 1 inch, improved in spring and recorded 255 passing yards last season.

Iowa City University of Iowa Glenn Drahn Fred Buck Don Mike) Riley Bill Greene Gerald Nordman Chuck Denning Bill Reichardt Leonard Ratstensperger Drahn Ruck Draht Monona Glenn Iowa Wisconsin U.C.L.A Fred Ruck Davenport Kansas City Wiich Jack Dittmer Northwestern Jack Indiana

Major Leagues Results From Yesterday

Scores show Detroit defeated Philadelphia 5 to 4 while Boston edged Cleveland 15 to 14. Washington beat St Louis 9 to 3 and New York topped Chicago 4 to 7. Chicago beat Philadelphia 7 to 5, Philadelphia won 9 to 5 against Chicago, and St Louis lost to Brooklyn 3 to 1. Cincinnati defeated New York 5 to 2 with Boston and Pittsburgh games left unscheduled.

Philadelphia Detroit Boston Cleveland Washington St. Louis Chicago New York Brooklyn Cincinnati Buston Pittsburgh United Press Orr Philadelphia St. Louis Louis Cincinnatier

Four Local Golfers Compete In Keokuk Amateur Tourney

Four Keokuk golfers took part in the amateur event Sunday. T. R. Phillips posted 124 for 27 holes on a 108 par course, Ray Whitehead 128, Verne Witting 185, and Jack Rommel 149. Phillips and Whitehead, in a foursome with Bill Hagerty, who won the Championship Flight with 7 under par 101, found the crabgrass fairways tough to handle.

Keokuk T. R. Phillips Ray Whitehead Verne Witting Jack Rommel Phillips Whitehead Bill Hagerty Crabgrass Fairways

Notice of Bond Sale by City of Washington Iowa

Notice states on September 12 in Washington Iowa City Council will offer for sale 16000 Park Improvement Bonds bearing up to 2 percent interest dated September 1 1960. Bonds mature as listed with $5000 due November 1 1952 and $400 due November 1 1953. Bids may be rejected and bonds printed with approved opinion of Taldrive Dailey attorneys.

Ineton Iowa Washington Taldrive & Dailey Attorneys Town City OF Washington Joli Ik

Dodge offer promises easy ownership with trade-in boost

The ad urges buyers to agree with Mr. Drayton and pay $1,000 more for a car, claiming the deal yields more value than today’s Dodge. It invites customers to visit and see how easy it is to own a new Dodge, suggesting the present car will cover the small down payment.

Dodge

ISEA Policies Endorsement By Lauritzen and Martin

A signed statement by ISEA president A B Lauritzen and ex executive secretary Charles F Martin outlines association policies. In a local incident Mrs H W Sanders heard a possum at a chicken nest and removed it to protect the eggs, discovering five newly hatched chicks.

A. B. Lauritzen ISEA Charles F. Martin H. W. Sanders

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