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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 08, 1966

Page

8

Regan Saves Dodgers Late In NL Pennant Chase

Dodgers reliever Phil Regan strong in relief to preserve Don Drysdale’s 3-2 win over the Braves. Regan improved to 5-1 with eight saves and a 1.53 ERA in 25 appearances, as Los Angeles remained four games behind the San Francisco Giants. The night also featured the Giants rallying for four homers to beat the Reds and other NL and AL results.

Regan Don Drysdale Atlanta Braves Dodgers San Francisco Giants Cincinnati Chicago Pittsburgh New York Philadelphia Detroit Minnesota Boston Washington Drysdale Wes Parker Chi Chi Olivo Atlanta

Stop at Shell for better mileage this vacation season

Wunstop Duzzit promotes Shell X-100 Premium engine gas and Super Shell fuel for a trip. It advertises free roadside items, tire checks, maps, advice, and safety at Gimere's with Goodyears, claiming America’s No. 1 tire and urging motorists to plan the long trip with the station’s services.

Shell America Gimere’s

Marr Fights Wind For 69 In Open Round At Muirfield

Dave Marr shot 69 in the third round of the British Open to pacing his pursuit of leaders at Muirfield as Tony Lema slumped with a 76. Defending champ Peter Thomson led early at 217, while Jack Nicklaus and others faced a long road to 150 cutoff.

Muirfield Scotland UPI Dave Marr Tony Lema Peter Thomson Australia Jack Nicklaus S Marr Lema Arnold Palmer Palmer Doug Sanders JJ Boros Dick Sikes Phil Rodgers United States Julius Boros

Definitely Cooler With a Fan From Gambles Ad

A playful Gambles advertisement promises comfort with a deluxe fan. The copy features a witty exchange about appearances and charm, ending with a flirtatious punchline about gentlemen and blondes.

Gambles

Major Leagues Standings And Schedule Dense With Details

Major leagues standings show American League leaders Baltimore 56 27 675 and Detroit 47 33 588 with Cleveland 45 50 509 and California 37 543. NL leaders San Fran 52 32 619 and Pittsburgh 48 33 583. Thursday results include New York 5 Boston 2 and Chicago 8 Washington 5. Fridays pitchers matchups list Siebert, Lolich, Lopez, Bosman, Stottlemyre and more with multiple games across both leagues.

Meineteers Baltimore Detroit Cleveland California Chicago Minnesota Kansas City New York Washington Boston Siebert Lolich Kaat Perry Lopez McNally Bosman Hannon Peterson Stottlemyre Pam Lamabe Howard Stange Lonborg Calif Balt Ashington W. L. Pet San Fran Pittsburgh Los Ang Phila Houston St. Loui Atlanta Cincinnati Schenefelt Hohl Cee Aise Lloyd Philadelphia Brindley Haberman Doak Los Ange Morrison Shaw Fisher Law Sisk

Fancy Nancy Becomes Yankee Stadium Batgirl For A Night

New Jersey girl Nancy Lotsey known as Fancy Nancy attends Yankee Stadium as a honorary bat girl. Unable to accept the prize she passes it to her 14 year old brother Alexander. Nancy has pitched for Morristown youth league and has drawn national attention for her baseball enthusiasm.

New York UPI Nancy Alexander Roger Maris Bobby Richardson Mickey Mantle Whitey Ford Morristown N.J Life Magazine

Women golfers play two matches this week

Women golfers of the Women's Golf League completed two rounds this week, including the regular program and a June 15 postponement. Postponed match results list Doak, Nemmers, Lloyd, Haberman, Shenelfelt, Shenefelt, Hohl, Brindley, Morrison with low scores varying by class, followed by this week’s Doak and Schenefelt led scores and standings notes for classes A to E.

Doak Nemmers Lloyd Haberman Shenelfelt Shenefelt Hohl Brindley Morrison Hohly Ruth Stewart Lorene Well Ruth Brake Vera Ryner Bev ‘Hayes

Parkview Auxiliary Bake Sale During Homecoming Day

The Parkview Auxiliary will hold a bake sale at the R and R Plumbing Shop on Saturday July 9 as part of Waland's Homecoming Day. Members should drop baked goods at the shop from 8 30 a.m. to noon to raise funds for West Wayland Park equipment.

Parkview R. and R Waland West Wayland Park

Manussier Joins Corpus Christi Jet Pilot Training

Ten years ago today Second Lieutenant J. Vi tor Manussier USMCR arrived from NAAS Pensacola Florida and left Wednesday for Corpus Christi Texas to complete advanced jet pilot training after visiting his parents Mr and Mrs G W Manus sier of Washington.

J. Vitor Manussier USMCR Naas Pensacola Fla Corpus Christi Texas G. W. Manussier Washington

Highland Nine Down Columbus In Sectional Baseball Tie

Highland High School defeated Columbus Junction 13 to 3 in a sectional tournament game at Columbus Junction. Jim Jean earned the win as Highland built a 7 0 lead through the first three innings and added six in the seventh. Columbus scored three in the sixth. Johnny Sojka had two hits and two RBI for Highland, Jack Carson hit a triple, and Dave Kauffman drove in three with a bases loaded triple.

Riverside Highland High School Columbus Junction Huskies Columbus Jim Jean Carson Meeker Highland John Sojka Jack Carson Dave Kauffman Danville Mid-Prairie

Orioles and Indians win Thursday Little League games

The Orioles topped the Tigers 8 to 3 at Green Field while the Indians edged the Yankees 5 to 4. Craig Paul earned the win for Baltimore with Long taking the loss as Robin Ham sher homered and Kevin Crawford hit a triple. Indians rallied from 4 1 deficit in the last inning behind McClure, who beat Young despite a late double by Young.

Orioles Tigers Indians Yankees Green Field Craig Paul Long Robin Hamsher Kevin Crawford Paul McClure Young

Keota Plans July Celebration Events and Notices

Plans for a Keota July celebration run July 14 to 16 with ball game at 7 30 p m Thursday and rival rides Friday afternoon. The Kid dies parade starts at 1 00 p m followed by a tractor pull at 2 00 p m with cash prizes. Saturday features a parade at 1 00 p m and a free beef barbecue at the park from 5 to 8 p m. Also notes births family visits and a 4 H nomination for Janice Greiner with local club history.

Boyd Sanders Keota Keota Fagen Elevator Keith Wallerich Boyd Sanders Rubio Ronnie Long Sanders Donald Long Washington Hospital Don Long Rachal Long Janice Greiner James H. Greiner R.R. Keota Keokuk County Janice Clear Creek Crusaders Club

Washington Defeats Hills In Tight Babe Ruth Tilt

Washington won 10 to 8 over Hills in a Tri County Babe Ruth game on Thursday. Pat Hennigan started on the mound for Washington and was relieved in the fourth by Ron Schooley, who earned the win. Washington pounded Yoder for 15 hits, with Hennigan collecting four in four trips.

Washington Hills Pat Hennigan Ron Schooley Yoder

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