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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 02, 1952

Page

6

Fist Fight and 19 Inning Marathon Highlight Baseball Night

A 19 inning marathon sees the Indians edge the Cardinals 3 2 as Enos Slaughter drives in his 60th run in a record season while Lou Brissie falters late. Giants beat Braves 6 3 with a dugout brawl involving Torgeson. Slaughter drives in five runs with two homers as Dodgers win and Yankees widen lead.

Indians Crowns Paige Boston Fbart Tortuesan Braves Sal Giants Enos Slaughter Cardinals St. Louis Torgeson Yuvira Yours Slaughter Hob Elliott Nathana Leacaver Dodgers

No Softball Games At Wilton Tonight Canceled

Wilton Junction officials canceled the planned South folk town league softball game at Wilton tonight between Wilton's team and the Stewart and Crone nine from Wasiotton. The cancellation came after local representatives announced the postponement.

Wilton Wilton Junction Stewart & Crone Wasitheton

Major Leagues Entered Press Fixtures Released

Philadelphia at Brooklyn New York at Boston Cincinnati at St Louis Pittsburgh at Chicago listed as entered press schedule with markets and venues noted for upcoming games.

Philadelphia Brooklyn Pittsburch Chicago New York Boston Cincinnati St. Louis National League York Hichieneg Us Lavi Uo Philacbedphia Chetiteatl Ol Ag Boston Pittchburgeh American League W. Ll Washington Cleveland Toston Chieaie Us St Louis Detroit Cleveland Washington

YMCA Junior High Nine Defeats Junction 17 to 4

The YMCA junior high softball team defeated Columbus Junction 17 to 4 on Junction Tuesday night. Phil McClure led with three hits including a two run homer, and Dave Williams and Bob Keystone also homered in a 16 hit attack. Stanley Brock allowed two Junction hits while four Washington errors aided the visitors.

YMCA Othe Columbus Junction Phil McClure Dave Williams Bob Keystone Stanley Brock Junction Washington

Tourney Fourth Of July Pairings At Greenfield

Mystic of Central Iowa meets Deyvro's Cities Service of Keokuk in the opening game of the Greenfield tournament. Ft Madison VEW faces Town Ordnance at 11 50 AM, Tri City's Marvin Buckwalter opens at 1 PM versus Stewart Crone. Wilson Packers may get a bye if no eighth team signs. Admission 1.00 for all day 0.50 for evening sessions.

Ab Dillard Ordnance Nine Paul Raberry VIEW Marvin Buckwalter Tri-City Stewart & Crone Wilson Packers Muscatine Packers Washington

Quartet Will Sing At Sioux Falls First Baptist

Sioux Falls College quartet from Sioux Falls South Dakota will appear at the First Baptist Church on Wednesday July 2 at 8 p m announced by Pastor Earl Longfellow. Program includes Gospel songs Spirituals and Sacred Hymns. Members are Bob Perkins Dalton Mass Charles Outland Worland Wy Warren Vinz Dixon IL and Bob Shaw Fremont Nebr all student leaders at SFC.

Sioux Falls College Sioux Falls South Dakota First Baptist Earl Longfellow Bob Perkins Dalton Mass Charles Outland Worland Wyo Warren Vinz Dixon Til Bob Shaw Fremont Nebr SFC Baptist Church Iowa Nebraska North and Ilinois Wyoming Montana Minnesota Wisconsin

Egg counts reflect adaptation to perils for birds

Auks and murres lay one egg while hummingbirds lay two robins three to five and grouse eight to fifteen eggs. The variable clutch sizes likely adapt to predation and other dangers facing eggs and young in their environments.

Average adult foot size rises by .35 inch this century

The Shoe Research Association reports that the average adult foot has grown by .35 of an inch since the century began, equating to about one shoe size larger. This shift affects sizing standards and footwear design nationwide.

The Shoe Research Association

Churchill Wins Confidence Vote on Korea War Policy

In London the House of Commons backed Prime Minister Churchill 300 to 70 against a Labor motion of censure over the Korean war. Liberal MPs stood with Conservatives as Churchill warned against anti American sentiment risking isolationist US leadership amid a U S presidential election year.

London Winston Churchill U. S House of Commons Churchill Labor Party Liberal Party Europe America

Local News on Bal Lews Family Visits and New Baby

Mr and Mrs Samuel A Ballew and daughters Flora Mae and Thelma visit his parents Mr and Mrs Arthur Ballew at 517 South Avenue C joined by Mrs Cora Dean from Wheelwright Kentucky. Mr and Mrs Robert Day return from a Canada western trip including the Y s Men s International Convention in Banff. Roy Pulse and Dorothy Yo der announce the birth of Debra Kay a 7 pound 1 ounce girl last Saturday in Iowa Falls with Mrs Yo der aiding care.

Samuel A. Ballew Flora Mae Thelma Cora Dean Wheelwright, Ky Arthur Ballew South Avenue C Robert Day Canada Banff Roy Pulse Iowa Falls Debra Kay Pulse Dorothy Yoder Louisa Yoder Washington

Hospital Admits Newborn Daughter of Engel Couple

At The Hospital Hirth Tuesday: Mr. and Mrs. Elnor Engel welcomed a daughter in Washington. Admitted Mrs. Everette A Stewart Washington for surgical care. Dismissed Last night: Gary Pohren Columbus Junction. Today: Mrs. David Emde and daughter West Chester, Mrs. Bob Lowe Jr Washington, Mrs. Leon Hillman Washington.

Elnor Engel Washington Everette A. Stewart Washington Gary Pohren Columbus Junction David Emde West Chester Bob Lowe Jr Leon Hillman

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