Indian hurlers get recognition
The Cleveland Indians boast a pitching staff rivaling their 1954 pennant year, led by 20 game winners Bob Lemon and Early Wynn. Current aces Sonny Siebert Ralph Terry Luis Tiant and Sam McDowell post strong numbers as Cleveland leads the AL in shutouts and nears the major league strikeout mark while Siebert adds a third straight win against the Senators. Trades by Gabe Paul fuel the rise with Siebert a farm system product signed in 1960. Orioles and other AL results noted villagers.
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Cleveland Indians
Indians
Bob Lemon
Early Wynn
Mike Garcia
Art Houtte
Bob Feller
Hal Newhouser
Sonny Siebert
Ralph Terry
Luis Tiant
Sam McDowell & Co
Cleveland
Siebert
Terry
Tiant
McDowell
Washington Senators
Senators
Ken McMullen
Gabe Paul
St. Mary’s
John Shulte
Orioles
Whitey Ford
Hector Lopez
Curt Blefary
Brooks Robinson
Roger Repez
Yankees
Norm Cash
Don Wert
Tigers
Boston
Orlando Pena
Mickey Lolich
Earl Wilson
District softball tournament set at Parkhill field
The 11th district amateur softball tournament will be held at Parkhill field in Sigourney starting July 18. Entries must be in by July 10, with a $10 fee. Winners advance to the sub-state tournament. District counties include Mahaska Keokuk Washington Wapello Jefferson Van Buren Appanoose Davis. J Bud Wallerich of Sigourney is the district commissioner.
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Parkhill Field
Sigourney
Mahaska
Keokuk
Washington
Wapello
Jefferson
van Buren
Appanoose
Davis
J. Bud Wallerich
Iowa photo contest open to all residents
Iowa residents can enter the Soil Conservation Society of America Iowa Chapter photo contest before September 30. No entry fee and cash prizes awarded in color and black and white categories. Eligible photos include terraced fields, pasture grazing, woodlands, and watershed protection projects. Information and entry blanks from Floyd Harrison in Des Moines or County Soil Conservation offices.
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Iowa
Soil Conservation Society of America
Floyd Harrison
East Euclid Avenue
Des Moines
County Soil Conservation Office
Mullink Leads Jalopy Circuit in MVSC Point Race
West Liberty driver John Mullink leads the Mississippi Valley Speedway Club jalopy standings with 1,070 points and car No. 27. Mark Mosier of Washington sits second with 750 points and car 17.
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John Mullink
West Liberty
Mississippi Valley Speedway Club
Mullink
Mark Mosier
Washington
Dick McClure
Burlington
Bob Ensminger
John Moss
Iowa City
Mel Morris
Mike Niffenegger
Katona
Neil Mellenger
Bob Hindbaugh
Muscatine
Bob Kleindolph
Stan Crooks
Letts
Ron Hemsted
Lone Tree
Bob Dautremont
MVSC
Columbus Junction
Mt. Pleasant
Baxter Leads Western Open After Opening Round
Baxter holds a one stroke edge in the Western Open at Tom O'Shanter as the field presses to challenge. He shot 66 on a 6,686 yard course while Chi Chi Rodriguez posted 67 and several others carded 68s. Par was not a concern for many players as conditions were favorable.
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Chicago
UPI
Rex Baxter
Baxter
Juan
Chi Chi) Rodriguez
Frank Wharton
Joe Campbell
Fred Hawkins
Sonny Methvin
Bill Garrett
Tommy Aaron
Goodyear On Farm Tire Service Offers Road Ready Safety
A sober sales pitch urges drivers to get a pre trip safety check including tires battery radiator hoses and belts. Goodyear promotes discounted tire prices and an on farm tractor tire service with fast rural response to keep vehicles and tractors moving.
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Goodyear
Major League Standings and Schedule Highlights
United Press International tables show the American League leaders Cleveland and Minnesota atop the standings with Detroit and New York following. Results include Detroit 2 Boston 1 and Baltimore 4 New York 3, with Friday and Saturday night games and a full slate across both leagues detailing matchups and probable pitchers.
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Max Alvis
Leon Wagner
Alvis
Indians
Minnesota Twins
Chicago White Sox
Baltimore Orioles
New York Yankees
Detroit Tigers
United Press International American League
W. L. Pet
Cleveland
Minnesota
Chicago
Baltimore
Detroit
New York
Los Angeles
Boston
Washington
Kansas City
Los Angles
Horlen
Chance
Stange
J. Miller
Cincinnati
San Francisco
Philadelphia
Milwaukee
Pittsburgh
St. Louis
Houston
Gibson
Lary
Cardwell
Drysdale
Bruce
Two Women Die In Iowa Headon Collision Near Creston
A headon crash on U S 34 about four miles east of Creston killed two women, Virginia Wright Kelly and Bernice Arlene Mc Call, both 48 and 50, while the other driver, Robert Lawrence Jones, 31, of Afton, was hurt but listed in satisfactory condition at Greater Community Hospital.
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Creston
Iowa
UPI
U.S. 34
Here
Virginia Wright Kelly
Bernice Arlene McCall
Robert Lawrence Jones
Afton
Greater Community Hospital
Curtis Mast among Iowans recognized for brave deeds
Kalona sixteen year old Curtis Mast son of Mrs Fannie Mast was named among nine Iowans honored at the State Convention of the Veterans of Foreign Wars in Cedar Rapids for lifesaving acts. He saved Randy Miller during a Lake MacBride outing with the Methodist Youth Fellowship. Curtis received a certificate and medal, accompanied by his mother and brother.
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Kalona
Curtis Mast
Fannie Mast
Curtis
Randy Miller
Methodist
Lake MacBride
Cedar Rapids
Leon
Ford Skola
Camp Waubeek
Rodney Mercer
Charles Beckman
John Sattler
Gregory Boyd
Dick Ehrenfelt
Ken Ehrenfelt
Russell Grout
James Beranek
Phillip Mellinger
Mike Hartley
Mark McAndrew
Max Miller
John Woodin
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Anthony Lawrence
Allan Weiss
Columbia Pictures Presents
Charles H. Schneer
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Waco Drive
Evening Journal
McFarlane Insurance Agency
Bud Lechner
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Gilmore’s Shell Service
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Jim Stalder
Geneva
Knepp
Mrs. Eugene Way
Kalona Golf Course
Iowa City Park
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Luke Drescher
Henry Muller
Andrew Mast
Walnut Creek
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Howard Grimes
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Weller Snyder
San Diego
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Joe Harper
Davenport
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Larry Skola
Harvey J. Miller
Elsie
Henry J. Miller
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la Junta
Colorado
Sherman Miller
Mary Ann Miller
Earl Fry
Fred Fry
Harry J. Fry
Floyd Walker
Kalona Savings Bank
Melody Muller
Lois Bender
Daniel Bender
Jack Guengerich
C. J. McKenzie
Floyd McKenzies
Robert van Cleves
Atlantic
Albert Kesslers
Carbondale, Ill
Glenn J. Drahn
State University of Iowa Center of
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Instomatic
Mc Daniel
Gee
Chevy
HI Sports
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