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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 02, 1964

Page

8

Marichal and Koufax ride high in pitching duel

Juan Marichal and Sandy Koufax, both 25-game winners last season, earned 11th victories of the year as the two major league aces delivered a sharp duel. Koufax battled through a stiff neck and elbow pain to beat the Phillies 3-2, extending his 10-or-more strikeout streak to 56. Marichal won 2-1 over the Pirates, with Willie Mays homering and back-to-back doubles aiding the Giants.

Grandpa Hubbell Dean Newhouser Feller Juan Marichal Sandy Koufax Marichal Koufax Dodger Phillies Giants Pirates Phils

Lone U S hope at Wimbledon

Billie Jean Moffitt of Long Beach Calif faces Margaret Smith of Australia in the Wimbledon semifinals as the United States last hopeful for glory. Defending men’s champ Chuck McKinley fell to Fred Stolle. Roy Emerson beat Willy Bungert to reach the final as Miss Smith pursues the women’s title.

Wimbledon Eng Billie Jean Moffitt Long Beach Calif Margaret Smith Australia Billie Jean United States Chuck McKinley San Antonio Fred Stolle Stolle Roy Emerson Emerson Willy Bungert West Germany Miss Smith Lesley Turner

Major League Standings and Schedule Highlights

United Press International tallies American and National League standings led by Baltimore and San Francisco with several teams chasing. Wednesday results featured Detroit, Chicago, and Baltimore wins. notable pitchers listed for Friday and upcoming matchups across both leagues.

United Press International American League W. L. Pet Baltimore New York Chicago Minnesota Boston Cleveland Detroit Los Angeles Kansas City Washington City Segui Sheldon Balt San Fran Philadelphia Pittsburgh Cincinnati St. Louis Milwaukee Houston Phila Sadecki Spahn San Francisco Law Hendley

Waco baseball team ready for tourney

The Waco boys baseball squad prepares for the Mediapolis Columbus Junction sectional in July. They face the Columbus-Winfield winner July 10 in Columbus Junction at 8 8 pm and could advance to Mediapolis July 15 to meet the upper bracket winner. The lower bracket includes Land M Wapello Highland while the upper features New London Danville Mediapolis Fort Madison Morning Sun and Burlington. Waco plays at Mt. Pleasant July 3 and hosts Central July 6 with further games to be scheduled after the sectional.

Wayland Waco Columbus Land M Wapello Highland Mediapolis New London Danville Fort Madison Morning Sun Burlington Mt. Pleasant Central Washington

Waco teachers take summer degree and workshop routes

Three Waco elementary teachers earned BA degrees this summer from Iowa Wesleyan: Helen Rodgers second grade Thelma Whitmarsh fourth grade Crawfordsville and Phyllis Eisele kindergarten Wayland. Many Waco teachers study at Kirksville SUI Coe Parson Kirksville SCI and Iowa Wesleyan while Supt Thomas plans further in service training. one teaching position remains unfilled in English shorthand and physics.

Wayland Waco Iowa Wesleyan Helen Rodgers Thelma Whitmarsh Crawfordsville Phyllis Eisele Armin Groom Kirksville Robert Wayman Raymond Weaver Muriel Weaver Robert Williams SUI Russell Newlin Coe Maryuard Bittle Parsons Robert McCullough Helen Arthur SCI Elizabeth Graber

Palmer Goes After Whitemarsh Open Title

Arnold Palmer, defending champion, begins his bid at the White Marsh Open with 149 rivals at White Marsh Valley. Notables including Boros, Fairfield, Marr, Nicklaus, and Lema posted strong practice rounds as the top prize and splits were adjusted this year.

Philadelphia UPI Arnold Palmer Whitemarsh Valley Country Club Jacky Cupit Julius Boros Don Fairfield Dave Marr Jack Nicklaus Palmer Latrobe S. Boros Tony Lema

Waco Girls Ready For Sectional Softball Tourney

WAYLAND The Waco girls softball team will compete in the sectional tournament at Pekin the week of July 18. They draw Van Buren in the opening game, likely by forfeit, then meet the Pekin-Twin Cedars winner Tuesday at 8 30 p m. Additional games include Harmony at Olds July 9 and Danville return, with a possible game at Sigourney July 14.

Wayland Waco Pekin van Buren Pekin - Twin Cedars Fame Pella Christian Danville Blakesburg Harmony Olds Sigourney

Washington Falls to Fairfield on Four to Three Loss

Fairfield edged Washington 4 to 3 as Trojan shortstop Scott belted a fourth inning homer with two aboard. Washington scored all its runs in the fifth on Terry Haifley’s three run homer with two on. Vorhies earned the win, Novak took the loss for Washington. each pitcher allowed five hits.

Phils Dodgers Phillies John Callison Cookie Rojas Ron Fairly Dennis Bennett Cardinals Braves Reds Cubs Mets Colts Athletics Yankees White Sox Washington Orioles Pete Rose Cincinnati Deron Johnson Dick Ellsworth Ron Santo Billy Williams Houston Dick Farrell John Stephenson Larry Elliott Ed Kranepool Bill Wakefield Walt Bond Claude Raymond Fairfield Trojan Scott Terry Haifley Vorhies Novak

Optimistic report on rights search in Mississippi case

State investigators said they were pleased with progress and hopeful for the disappearance of three civil rights workers Michael Schwerner Andrew Goodman and James Chaney after a ten day search by state troopers FBI and 400 sailors related to the Mississippi Project. Sheriff Rainey denied any evidence of a white mob at the jail release site and noted no specifics were shared about the investigation. The workers vanished after visiting a burned Negro church. their gutted station wagon was found near Bogue Chitto swamp.

Highway Patrol FBI Mississippi Project Johnson Lawrence Rainey Rainey Michael Schwerner Brooklyn N.Y Andrew Goodman New York City James Chaney Meridian Miss Philadelphia Bogue Chitto Swamp

Shortage of coins may be ended soon

Iowa banks report a nationwide coin shortage affecting operations. A new mint silver supply is expected to arrive in about a week, with banks trading coins to balance nickels and quarters. The Chicago Federal Reserve has filled orders for pennies and nickels as mints restart after shutdowns for inventory and overhaul.

DES Moines UPI Iowa Federal Reserve Bank Chicago Federal Denver Philadelphia

Golden wedding at Kalona marked by open house

Lloyd and Mrs Stagner celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with an open house at Kalona Methodist Church. About 125 guests attended from Kalona and neighboring towns. The event featured a three tier gold and white anniversary cake and a large display of flowers and decorations prepared by family and friends.

Kalona Lloyd Stagner Kalona Methodist Church Vernon Stagner Karen Russell Stag Ner Byron Nicholson Farson Stagner Leroy Siren Hedrick Vincent Pyle Wellman Joe Fiala Cedar Rapids Donald Davisson Riverside Bill Robert Stagner Diane Siren Debbie Siren

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