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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 15, 1966

Page

8

Pirates claim early NL lead as hitters explode

Pirates move into first place by two percentage points after a 104 win over Chicago. Bob Veale pitched eight innings, Jose Pagan and Roberto Clemente sparked a barrage with a three run triple and another homer. Koufax struggled but not enough for the Mets, while Philadelphia and Cincinnati won key games in the NL and AL race.

Stellino Harry Walker Pittsburgh Pirates Pirates Pittsburgh Walker Chicago San Francisco Giants Philadel Phillies Jack Tings Cubs Roberto Cimente Donny Slendenda Jose Pagan Sandy Koufax Dodgers Mets Atlanta Houston Cincinnati St. Louis Detroit Baltimore Cleveland Minnesota Washington New York Kansas City California Boston Bob Veale Dick Ellsworth Gene Alley Larry Jackson Phils Giants Gaylord Perry Perry Koufax Lou Johnson Joe Torre

Brake Sets Washington Country Club Course Record

Mike Brake, a Northeast Missouri State Teachers College golfer from Kirksville, shot a 35 under par to break the course record at Washington Country Club. playing with his father Eldon Brake and others, he carded birdies on two and four consecutive holes and missed only two greens. The prior record was 32, held jointly by Mike and three others. Eldon finished five behind after a par 35.

Mike Brake Washington Northeast Missouri State Teachers College Kirksville Washington County Club Mike Eldon Brake Frank Sanders Bob ‘Raux Paul Gebhardt Claude Powell Craig Proffitt Iowa Eldon

South Takes Tri County Little League Game

South defeated Hills 16 to 7 in a Tri County Little League game. South trailed 6 to 0 after 1 1/2 innings, then surged with seven runs in the third, including a bases loaded walk two errors and three hits driving in two. Ward Anderson earned the win with a fifth inning grand slam as Riggan took the loss.

Ashington South Hills South Ward Anderson Riggan

Goodyear Tire Sales Pitch by Wunstop Duzzit

An upbeat sales card by Wunstop Duzzit promotes Goodyear tires highlighting the No Limit guarantee and the advantage of more motorists choosing Goodyear. It offers free tire inspections and urges readers to visit for a good deal when going places.

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Orioles and Tigers win Little League games here

The Orioles defeated the Indians 12 to 5 and the Tigers beat the Yankees 10 to 4 in Little League action. Craig Paul pitched a no hitter with nine strikeouts, Mike Young took the loss, and Joe Williams earned the Tigers win with seven strikeouts and one hit allowed.

Orioles Indians Tigers Yankees Craig Paul Mike Young Tom Orris Rusty Tschantz Joe Williams McClure Phil Long

Crawfordsville Pulls Off Narrow Win Over Washington South

Crawfordsville topped Washington South 5 to 4 in a Tri County Little League game at Crawfords ville. Washington South led 4 to 2 before Crawfordsville rallied for three runs in the fifth. Robertston pitched for Washington with 13 strikeouts and eight walks, allowing five hits, while Widmer fanned six for Crawfordsville, giving up four hits.

Crawfordsville Washington South South Robertston Washington Widmer

Washington Wins Babe Ruth Game Over Craw Crawfordsville

Washington defeated Crawfordsville 21 to 10 in a Tri-County Babe Ruth game Friday. Ron Schooley earned the win with Pat Hennigan in relief. Bean took the loss. The game ended after four innings due to darkness. Hennigan went 4 for 4 with three RBIs, while Neil Britain had three hits and two RBIs as Washington plated nine runs in both the third and fourth frames.

Washington Crawfordsville Ron Schooley Pat Hennigan Bean Fletcher Neil Britain

Fladoos Leads Iowa Women Amateur with 73 Round

Jacque Fladoos of Dubuque fired a 73 to extend her six stroke lead in the Iowa Women’s Amateur Golf Tournament in Marshalltown Iowa. She sits at 226 total with Rosemary Mueller second at 232. defending champion Corkey Nydle is third at 233 after a 77 round.

Marshalltown Iowa UPI Jacque Fladoos Dubuque Rosemary Mueller Bettendorf Miss Fladoos Corkey Nydle Ottumwa Marla Goodenow Maquoketa Sue Harmon Cedar Rapids

Major league standings and varied daily results

The standings show National League leaders with Pittsburgh at 53 36 and San Francisco 54 34. American League leaders Baltimore 58 30 and Detroit 49 35. Daily results include New York and Philadelphia wins, plus night games across both leagues and listed Friday and Saturday starting pitchers with times.

W. L. Pet Pittsburgh San Fran Los Angeles Philadelphia Houston St. Louis Atlanta Cincinnati New York Chicago Benslis Los Ang Phila Cinci Drysdale Fisher San Francisco Erry Bunning Roberts Law Dierker Johnson Gibson Maloney Turday Baltimore Detroit Cleveland California Minnesota Kansas City Washington Boston Kan. City Calif Sheldon Chance Stottlemyre Krausse Richert Kant Bell Howard Bunker Wickersham

Motorists Main Culprit in Litter Crisis Warns KAB

Keep America Beautiful warns that motorists are the main litter source costing states millions. A nationwide survey finds 18 million cubic yards of litter annually, with New York and Michigan spending hundreds of thousands on cleanup. Litter bags and responsible driving are urged to curb the problem.

New York UPI United States Keep America Beautiful KAB Michigan Kentucky Ilinois Allen H. Seed Jr Seed Los Angeles Wisconsin Empire State National Parks National Park’ System

Barbara Westen Wins Honors In Stewardship Essay Contest

Ten years ago Barbara Westen daughter of Mr and Mrs Walter Westen won fifth place in the nationwide Stewardship Project of the Evangelical and Reformed Church Her essay The High Cost of Low Living was the sole Senior High entry in the local church and also earned second place in the Iowa Synod program.

Barbara Westen Walter Westen Evangelical and Reformed Church Westen Lo 4Cal Iowa Synod

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