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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1964

Page

8

Pirates Defeat Phillies 10-2 in NL Swing

The Pirates crushed the Phillies 10-2 as Philadelphia’s week ends, while Reds and Giants split doubleheaders. Bob Veale struck out seven for Pittsburgh. Bob Bruce earned win for Houston. Giants beat Milwaukee 13-10, Braves 7-4 setback. Phillies maintain a 5 1/2 game NL lead as White Sox, Cubs, Cardinals, Mets, and AL results update.

Pittsburgh Pirates Phillies Reds Giants Houston Colts Milwaukee Braves Bob Veale Bob Bailey Roberto Clemente Gene Freese Chris Short Hay Joe Gaines Bob Bruce Houston Cincinnati Frank Robinson Jim Davenport Orlando Cepeda Milwaukee Braves Rico Carty Hank Aaron Tony Cloninger St. Louis Cardinals Los Angeles Dodgers Chicago Cubs

Major leagues Sunday results and next day schedule

Major league results Sunday included Chicago defeating New York 7 to 3, Pittsburgh edging Philadelphia 10 to 2, Houston beating Cincinnati 8 to 5, and St. Louis loss to Los Angeles. Cincinnati won 1st game 7 Houston 6 second St. Louis 5 Los Angeles 1, San Francisco 13 Milwaukee 10 first Milwaukee 7 San Francisco 4 second. Monday’s pitchers: Drysdale 14-18 vs Cuellar 5-3 night game. Tuesday’s schedule lists San Francisco at New York Milwaukee at St. Louis Houston at Philadelphia Chicago at Cincinnati and other matchups including New York at Los Angeles and Detroit at Chicago.

New York Mets Chicago Baltimore New York Boston Minnesota Washington Los Angeles Detroit Cleveland Kansas City Curt Simmons Cardinals Dick Groat Ken Boyer Larry Miller Billy Williams Cubs Mets Larry Jackson Pittsburgh Philadelphia Houston Cincinnati St. Louis San Francisco Milwaukee St Louis Drysdale Cuellar Narum Grant Ufgh GM St Louis SOB

New Eagles coach Kuharich eyes quick improvement in 1964

New Philadelphia Eagles coach Joe Kuharich, owner Jerry Wolman, and a reshaped team aim to lift a franchise that has won only five NFL games in the past two seasons. Kuharich trades and player revitalizations spark cautious optimism as training camp begins, with line anchors, backfield options, and a hoped-for stronger defense shaping the outlook for 1964.

Philadelphia UPI Philadelphia Eagles Joe Kuharich Jerry Wolman Tommy McDonald Sonny Jurgensen Kuharich Eagles

Nichols Wins Carling Open as Palmer Fades

Bobby Nichols captures golf’s richest prize the Carling Open at Oakland Hills, finishing 278 to beat Arnold Palmer by one stroke. Palmer birdied the 15th but Nichols held on with pars to claim $35,000 and confidence for his teaching career ahead.

Birmingham Mich UPI Bobby Nichols Nichols Arnold Palmer Palmer Oakland Hills

Iowa State Fair attendance tops 1955 mark

About 491,000 people attended the 10 day Iowa State Fair in Des Moines, the highest since 1955 though short of the 505,050 record. Queen Beth Ann McKee crowned from 14 county queens. horseshoe champ Glen Henton of Maquoketa defended his title with 11 of 12 wins. livestock and pork judging highlighted by Joe Lindholm’s quarter horse and Billi Scott’s top Hampshire pig.

Des Moines UPI Kenneth Falk Fair Board Beth Ann McKee St. Charles Warren County Lee Glen Henton Maquoketa Hugh Rogers Cedar Falls Ernie Danielson Burlington Paul McElroy Ottumwa Joe Lindholm Audubon Howard Dahles Walnut Billi Scott Dallas Center Scott Hampshire Barrow

Ron Jackson Wins West Liberty Jalopy Race Action

Ron Jackson wins a fast jalopy feature at West Liberty, clocking 27.50 seconds for a four car finish. He climbs to first in points, about two ahead of Mark Mosier who posted the fast time. Bob Smith finishes second, Bob Ingiebright fourth.

West Liberty Half Mile Oval Ron Jackson Bob Smith Mark Mosier Bob Ingiebright Jackson Mosier Williamson Burlington Mickey Smith Niffenegger McClure Morris Lane Ensminger Newman Lundbaugh Kleindolph Brumley Erickson Noble Mullink Hamilton

Bowling season opens for Corn King league

Bowling brief notes the Corn King Bowling league begins its new season on Wednesday September 9 at 9 p.m. The item lists fine details from Justice L B Eicher over the weekend. Oscar E Lemley of Rock Island was fined five dollars for unauthorized vehicle operation. Shirley Marie Lemley of What Cheer was fined five dollars for driving without a license.

Corn King Bowling League Justice L.B. Eicher Oscar E. Lemley 2Nd Ave Rock Island Shirley Marie Lemley What Cheer

Jaycees Fourth in Eight Team District L Tournament

The Jaycee Softball team finished fourth in the Eight Team District L tournament at New London Sunday after two games. A coin flip settled third and fourth places due to a time factor. Frank Chmelar pitched both games with Bob Kleese catching. they beat Burlington 17-1 in the afternoon, while New London won the second game.

Jaycee New London Frank Chmelar Bob Kleese Burlington Don Hoffey Dick Anderson Bob Long Roger Stalder Dave Williams Bob Zager Renoux Karl Jones Nic Walker

Ward promoted to master sergeant on Okinawa

Richard F. Ward, son of Mr and Mrs Carl W Ward of Washington Iowa, was promoted to master sergeant August 13 on Okinawa. He serves as an intelligence sergeant with Company D 1st Special Forces Group. Ward entered the Army in 1948 after last serving at Fort Bragg North Carolina. Special Forces were created to provide guerrilla warfare capability in wartime.

U. S Okinawa Richard F. Ward Carl W. Ward Fourth Ave Washington Iowa 1St Special Forces Department of the Army Ward Fort Bragg N. C Army

Congo lifts emergency as army claims new victory

Leopoldville reports three months of emergency ended after a government victory over rebels. Albertville recaptured, armies plan to attack Uvira at the lake Tanganyika front 300 miles north of Albertville. Rebels allegedly aided by Chinese Embassy in Burundi. white mercenaries training at Kamina.

Leopoldville the Congo UPI Uvira Lake Tanganyika Albertville Rwanda Burundi Congo Kamina Lake

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