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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 30, 1952

Page

6

Giants Poised to End Miracle Run in Final Dodgers Clash

In a dramatic late season scene at Ebets Field Sal Maglie faces Brooklyn as Johnny Rutherford or Billy Lee are set to start in a pivotal final seven game series. Brooklyn leads 19 games over the fading Giants in a high stakes NL title chase. Cleveland tightens AL race by beating Detroit 4-2 as Luke Easter homers and Jim Busby disrupts New York with a late two run shot. Philadelphia clinches a split with Boston in night games, closing the gap in the league races.

United Press Bedlam Byska Brooklyn Sal Maglie Dodgers Bobby Thomson Johnny Rutherford Billy Lees F Rutherford Giants Maghie Warren Hacker Cubs Noy Campanella Hacker Chicago Preacher Roe Cael Bob Lemon Theers Virgil Ram Indians George Strickland Dale Mitehells Luke Easter Harry Simpson Cleveland Jim Busby Yankees Walt Masterson Vic Haseht Harem Hilly Martin Gil Coan Floyd Baker Philadelphia A Red Sox New York St Louis Philadelphia Boston Cincinnati Pittsburgh Phin Aphia York St. Louis Washington Detroit

Local News Update From Unit Home

Mark Ca resident at the Unit home is re suffering today with no visitors allowed until Monday. Airmen Second Class Jim Redlinger and Jerry R. Johnson arrived from Biloxi Mississippi to spend Sunday with their parents, the Hubert Redlingers and the Sam Muns.

Unit Law Jim Redlinger Jerry R

Morning Scrimmage Closes Week of Demon Practice

Morning scrimmage ends the first week of Demon football practice. Tickets go on sale Monday for the Labor Day softball tournament at Greenfield. Tickets start at 10 am with individual admissions for evening games. Stewart and Crone will represent Washington in the event, among eight top teams.

Greenfield Eigct Jotal Stewart & Crone Washington

Local families gather for a varied holiday weekend

Merbert Pauly returns home after help from VA and Iowa City friends and relatives. Des Moines visitors attend the State Fair. J. Johnson celebrates an ix SUH birthday with cards and greetings. Older brothers and kin from East Greenwich share in family dinners. Washingtons high school Demons begin workouts for the season with new players and veterans competing for spots on offense and defense.

J. 1. Johnson East Greenwich Mr. Johnson

SUI Coach Seeks 71 Prospects for Iowa Report

OWA CITY IOWA UP HT Coach Forest Evashevski in his first year invites 71 prospects to report for football drills at the university of Iowa next week. The staff will evaluate 1952 candidates Tuesday and conduct demonstrations during informals with sports writers and radio. Iowa's gridmen will practice twice daily through Sept 20.

Owa City Forest Evashevski FF x Versity of Iowa Evaseveki

Orton To Meet Dobie In Gridiron Of Wrestling

Bob Orton a 235 pound Kansas City heavyweight meets Jim Dobie in the main event at Green Field on September day. Tickets are on sale through Jaycee members. Orton, 22, is married with a 21 month old son and cites tutelage from Orville Brown Joe Cox and Ernie Dusek as key to his rise toward a future title shot against Champion Low. He recently won the Heart of America title and has gained fame for his pile driver move.

Bob Orton Kansas City Kansas Orton Jim Dobie Greenfield Junior Chamber of Commerce Jaycee Memeers Bob Orville Brown Joe Cox Ernie Dusek

Eisenhower Ancestors Shaped by War and Religion

Historian Rosalie Bailey notes Dwight D. Eisenhower’s forebears were split between warriors and devout believers. Ancestors fought in Indian conflicts and the Revolutionary War under George Washington, while others were farmers and Lutherans. The Civil War left his mother with a fierce view of war, yet she supported his military path.

New York Dwight D. Eisenhower Rosalie Bailey American Society of Geists Eisower Eisenhower Pennsylvaia Peter Eisenhower Hans Nicol Eisenhower Daniel Burkhard George Washington Burkhard Gen. Washington John Matter Washington Miss Bailey Stover Virginia Shenandoah Valley Peter

Tribute to Ike Charts Peak in Alberta

A brief feature honors Dwight D. Eisenhower, praising his leadership during World War II and his role guiding Allied forces. The article notes Alberta’s tribute as part of enduring remembrance of his impact on global history.

Eisenhower Alberta Mr. Eisenhower

McCarthy Ready To Answer Opponent In Campaign Return

Sen Joseph R McCarthy reported to Bethesda Naval Hospital for a physical checkup aimed at returning to active campaigning. He praised the exams as a step toward resuming his statewide radio address next week and countering his leading opponent Arthur Schmitt who has maintained a constant campaign pace.

Washington Joseph HR. McCarthy Bethesda Naval Hospital Wisconsin Republican Ard Schmitt

Thora Pease Wins Handicap Golf Tournament Title

Thora Pease was named champion of the women’s handicap golf tournament at the Washington Golf and Country Club after defeating Mrs. Hob Day one up. The event highlighted Pease’s sharp play and steady nerves in the final match.

Thora Pease Washington Golf and Country Club

Patricia Berry Is Admitted To College Of Wooster

Patricia Berry daughter of Mrs Mary Berry has been accepted for admission this fall by the College of Wooster in Wool Ohio Patricia was graduated from Washington High School in the class of 62 with the honor of being valedictorian

Patricia Berry Mary Berry College of Wooster Ohio Patricia Washington High School

Today’s Smile about angels and heaven in a quirky dialogue

In a lighthearted panel, a child asks if men go to heaven and whether there are pictures of angels. The mother replies that they do go to heaven and that angels are present, framing the whimsy of a child’s question with gentle humor.

Mami Johnny

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