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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 29, 1964

Page

8

Oriole Power Leads Chase For AL Pennant

The Orioles rely on home run power to widen their lead in the AL race after an 8-3 win over the White Sox and a 5-3 loss by the Yankees to the Red Sox. Baltimore totals 135 homers to New York 125 and Chicago 88, with Sam Bowens Brooks Robinson and Norm Siebern among top contributors. Steve Barber improves to 9-? as reliever miller closes. Other AL results include Washington over Minnesota and Detroit sweeping Los Angeles in twi light games. In the NL, Pirates beat Phillies and Giants edge Brewers as Chicago and St Louis also win.

Baltimore Orioles New York Yankees Orioles Yankees Chicago White Sox White Sox Boston Red Sox Boston Felix Mantilla Chicago New York Norm Siebern Brooks Robinson Sam Bowens Baltimore Steve Barber Stu Miller Johnny Buzhardt Wally Bunker Earl Robinson Siebern Floyd Robinson Gary Peters Dick Radatz Bill Monbouquette Red Sox Mantilla Dick Stuart al Downing Washington Senators Minnesota Twins Cleveland Indians Kansas City Athletics Detroit Tigers Los Angeles Angels

Schultz to Attend Baseball Appreciation Program

Dick Schultz the State University of Iowa baseball coach will join Bob Brooks of KCRG TV to Washington Monday for the Baseball Appreciation program at the YMCA. The event opens at 6 30 p m with a potluck supper for all boys who took part in the summer baseball program and their parents with Mr Brooks as the featured speaker.

Dick Schultz State University of Iowa Bob Brooks Kcrg-Tv Washington YMCA Mr. Brooks

Archer leads Carling Open toward third round tension

George Archer clings to a one stroke lead at 159 after 36 holes in the Carling Open at Oakland Hills. Bobby Nichols and Pete Butler stay within a stroke, with Arnold Palmer and Kel Nagle among two strokes back as weather delays compress play and 78 players advance to the weekend.

Birmingham Mich George Archer Archer Oakland Hills Pete Butler England Bobby Nichols Nichols Butler Arnold Palmer Kel Nagle Dick Sikes Palmer Jack Burke Sikes Nicklaus Ben Hogan Billy Casper Bruce Devlin Jay Hebert Tony Lema Juan Rodriguez Burke Bob Charles Gary Player Ken Venturi Don January Phil Rodgers Gene Littler Julius Boros Jackie Cupit

Major Leagues Standings And Weekend Schedule Update

United Press International summarizes Friday results with New York over Chicago 12 to 10 and St Louis 5 to 3 over Los Angeles. Saturday pitches list matchups for all key teams including Houston Cincinnati and New York Chicago San Francisco Milwaukee.

Pittsburgh Philadelphia San Francisco Milwaukee St. Louis Los Angeles New York Chicago Cincinnati Houston Cisco Ellsworth Mahaffey Friend Reed Gibson

Redskins poised as most improved in Eastern Conference

Washington coach Bill McPeak claims the Redskins are the most improved team in the NFL's Eastern Conference after strong exhibition showings. New gains include Angelo Coia Sonny Jurgensen Charley Taylor J. W. Lockett and solidified defense led by Sam Huff plus rookies Krause Walters.

Washington UPI Washington Redskins Bill McPeak McPeak Redskins Bobby Mitchell NFL Mitchell Tribe Coia Chicago Bears Angelo Coia Philadelphia MecPeak Sonny Jurgensen Norman Snead Charley Taylor Arizona State Bears Taylor New York Giants Drew Raves Cliff Battles J. W. Lockett Don Bosseler Giants Paul Krause Iowa Tom Walters Mississippi State Jim Steffen Lon Sanders John Sample John Palack Bob Toneff Ron Snidow Joe Rutgens Fred Williams Toneff

Carriers Win Trip For Sales Excellence At Iowa Fair

Ten years ago, nine local carriers were guests of the Des Moines Register and Tribune Co for outstanding sales on their routes. About 1,500 carriers from across the state joined the trip, traveling on special buses. The Washington group included Francis Doyle Dan Cahill Steve Longfellow LaVerne Teel Don Henness Marvin Lowry and Jack Carson.

Iowa

Men Prepare for New Bowling Season at Melody Lanes

John W. Lee completes the 1964 65 men's bowling schedules and league secretaries receive supplies. Melody Lanes installed costly new equipment to speed play, lanes inspected by the ABC. Blue Monday League bowls Aug 31 at 9 p.m. opening night. five and Thursday Niners join Sept 3 makeup series. regular league times begin mid September. Melody Lanes opens Aug 31 with open bowling Sep 1 and 2.

John W. Lee Washington Bowling Association Bob Lowe Melody Lanes American Bowling Congress Maples

Swimmers begin Olympic trials for 69 U.S. berths

NEW YORK. UP I reports 848 swimmers start Olympic trials seeking 69 spots on the U.S. team for Tokyo. First day events include the men 100-meter freestyle, 400-meter individual medley, and the women 100-meter freestyle. Notable: Roy Saari of El Segundo competes in both swimming and water polo trials as his team seeks the final round robin title.

New York UPI U.S Roy Saari el Segundo Calif Saari Atherton Dick Roth Dick McDonough South Or

Johnson candidate for Legion post

DES MOINES IDPA An Iowan is a candidate for National Commander of the American Legion. Donald E. Johnson, 39, from Cedar Falls to West Branch in childhood, raised and educated through 1941, attended Iowa State and Eastern Oregon College. He served in the Army, led Legion posts locally and district, and held state and national offices. He runs a feed and supply business and is a vice president of a liquid fertilizer firm.

Des Moines IDPA American Legion Donald E. Johnson Cedar Falls West Branch Johnson Iowa State University Ames Eastern Oregon College of Education West Branch Chamber of Commerce Radio Free Iowa

American sprinters shine in 100 meter events energy

In a sprint meet, Ange N J and Don Schollander from Santa Clara, Calif, each clocked 54 seconds in the 100 meter free event. Sharon Strouder of Commerce Calif leads women’s 100 meter free qualifiers with a 1 00 4 time. New York UP I report notes NICB data on 1953 62 plant investments totaling over 96 billion dollars and nine states Ohio Pennsylvania California Illinois Michigan New York Texas Indiana and New Jersey accounting for over 60 percent.

New York UPI National Industrial Conference Board NICB Ohio Pennsylvania California Illinois Michigan Texas Indiana New Jersey

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