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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 18, 1964

Page

6

Nichols Leads PGA Championship In Columbus Turl

In third round at Columbus Country Club Nichols holds a one stroke edge over Palmer and Venturi as hot conditions test the field. Palmer hopes for a bold surge while Venturi aims to become a second major winner this year. Nicklaus remains in contention at even par, with several former champions fading.

Columbus, Ohio UPI Arnold Palmer Ken Venturi Bobby Nichols Nichols Columbus Country Club Venturi Jack Nicklaus Columbus Parfour

Braves Rally Past Cubs for First City Little League Win

The Braves defeated the Cubs 6 to 5 in a Friday city game for 11 and 12 year olds. Cubs led 4 to 1 after the first inning, the Braves added four runs in the fifth to claim the victory with Herlicka the winning pitcher and Davisson on the mound for the losers. The Yankees beat the Orioles 10 to 9 to stay atop the American Little League standings, with Hardy winning and Martin losing.

Braves Cubs City Herlicka Davisson Yankees Orioles Hardy Martin

Washington Nine Defeats Mid Prairie 7–6 in Thrilling Rally

Washington nine stopped Mid Prairie with a 7 to 6 victory Friday night after a late rally by the Hawks fell short. Yoder hit a homer for Mid Prairie, while Po hen and Novak helped Washington, with Novak earning the win on 10 hits allowed. Bailey started for Mid Prairie and took the loss as the teams combined for ten hits.

Skowron Powers White Sox With Hot Bat After Trade

White Sox reseed Skowron back with pennant contenders after acquiring from Washington last Tuesday. He’s hitting .445 with a homer, a double, and four RBIs in 11 trips, sparking a 6-1 win over Kansas City as Boston- Orioles and Yankees win elsewhere. Peters notches his 11th victory as White Sox stay 1 1/2 games behind Orioles and 1 game behind Yankees.

Bill Skowron Chicago White Sox Washington Senators Skowron White Sox New York Yankees Los Angeles Dodgers Sox Kansas City Athletics Baltimore Orioles Yankees Orioles Detroit Tigers Cleveland Indians

Indians and Dodgers win Friday city league games

The Indians crushed the Tigers 20 to 1 while the Dodgers beat the Giants 7 to 5. Eastland pitched for the Dodgers, Stanley started for the Giants, Green hit a triple for the winners, and Tiger errors aided the Indians rally as Robertson won and Ballard took the loss.

Indians Tigers Dodgers Giants Dodger Eastland Stanley Green Tiger Robertson Ballard

Two Men Die In New Car Crash North Of Guthrie Center

Guthrie Center Iowa UPI two men Wayne Schulze age 30 Humboldt and Steven Mickey age 24 Creston were killed when their new car crashed into a bridge abutment on highway 25 twelve miles north of Guthrie Center in the pre dawn hours. The car was split in half by the impact.

Guthrie Center Iowa UPI Here Hurbhway Wayne Schulze Humboldt Steven Mickey Creston Corning

Babe Ruth team beats Ainsworth 12 to 2 in league play

Washington's Babe Ruth team defeated Ainsworth 12 to 2 in Tri-County league action. Washington led 1 0 in the first, added five in the third, four in the fifth and two in the sixth. Ainsworth tallied both runs in the fifth. Carson started for Ainsworth and Deaton earned the win.

Washington Babe Ruth Ainsworth Carson Deaton

Pony League Practices Canceled Monday

The Pony League will not hold practice Monday due to a special Tri-County Little League event. City Pony League teams will have no morning practice, but games will proceed as scheduled.

Pony League

Major League Standings and Weekend Schedule

United Press International shows AL leaders with Baltimore on top and New York close, followed by Chicago Minnesota Detroit and others. Weekends feature planned matchups including Los Angeles at Minnesota and Detroit at Baltimore plus Cleveland at New York and Washington at Boston. NL standings highlight Philadelphia and San Francisco atop the league with Pittsburgh and St Louis in pursuit, plus a slate of Friday results and Saturday projections.

Angels Los Angeles Angels Minnesota Twins Boston Red Sox Washington Senators Philadelphia Cincinnati St. Louis New York Los Angeles Chicago Houston San Francisco Pittsburgh Milwaukee Fred Newman Bob Lee Felix Torres Twins Newman Dick Stigman Dick Stuart Tony Conigliaro Red Sox Bill Monbouquette Stuart Baltimore Minnesota Detroit Boston Cleveland Kansas City Washington Belinsky Kant O'Donoghue Herbert McLain Wickersham Bunker Pappas Donovan Downing Daniels Morehead Phila San Fran Culp Tsitouris Veale Blass Cloninger Spahn

Grim named to Washington County Red Cross board

Les ter Grim was not listed in the initial roll of directors but was named at the annual Washington County Red Cross chapter meeting held Thursday evening along with other board members.

Grim Lester Grim Washington County Red Cross

Congo unrest grows as Tshombe Gizenga reconciliation shown

In Leopoldville a leftist led peace display followed by reports of worsening revolts in Kivu and Maniema. Rebels led by Gatenga claim capture of Kasongo while forces move toward Kindu as European civilians flee Kin du.

Bakavu Kivu UPI Roger Asnong National Liberation Army Gitenga Maniema

High Stakes US Road Racing at Greenwood Iowa

More than a million dollars in racing cars and equipment will compete for 10 000 prize money at Greenwood Roadway in the United States Road Racing Championship. Top drivers from Jim Hall to Charlie Hayes and Bobby Unser attend as technical inspection nears and gate security increases. The two day meet features Formula Vee at 1 30 p.m. Sunday and the grand touring race. Greenwood is 28 miles south of Des Moines on U S Highway 65.

Greenwood Roadway United States Dean Elder Marshalltown Iowa Des Moines Valley Sports Car Club of America Greenwood Elder Jim Hall Midland Texas Chaparral-Chevrolet Charlie Hayes Chevy Chase Maryland Oliver Schmidt Elva Porsche Bobby Unser Pikes Peak Elva Porsches Robert Busch Spark Plug Racing Bill Wuesthoff Joe Buzzetta Shelby American Cobra Lotus- Cortina London England Des Moines Greenwood Track Sport Car Club of America Sheriff Richards Warren County Goodyear Champion Autolite

Col em ons guests of Glen McCoy area event

Wayland July 15 details a series of visits and family gatherings across several towns. Mr. and Mrs. Vance Coleman hosted in Wayland. Rev and Mrs. Russell Snell, Congo missionaries in Elkhart, Ind., visited Om er Nisley. Shu makers visited East Dubuque. Miller sisters from Jefferson City and Green Ridge traveled to the Thoma home. Gene Story hosted a birthday dinner for Lujean with numerous Story and related families in attendance. Additional visits include Ray Wyse family in Goshen and a cooperative dinner with many Baker and Zieglowsky relations. Dan D Roth hosted a birthday feast for Johnny Roth. Nettie Gerig overnight in Kalona and attended the Gerig reunion. Stella Boller left for Phoenix after stays in Washington and Wayland. The Delta Alpha Sunday school class held a picnic at the Mennonite fellowship hall with several families. Stella Thurman returned home from a visit to Burlington, Ft. Madison and Keokuk.

Wayland Vance Coleman Cedar Rapids Glen McCoy Sr Russell Snell Congo Elkhart Ind Omer Nisley Clarence Shumaker Wayne Shumaker East Dubuque Marie Miller Jefferson City Rose Marie Miller Green Ridge William Thoma Gene Story Lujean J.E. Story Marvin Stockport Melvin Story Birmingham Gladys Richardson Sam Wyse Goshen Gary Redinger Keosauqua Eileen Widmer Lyle Zehr Robbie Alston Frankie Zehr Sam Elder Faye Kaye Lorene Hirschy Eli Saltzman Ruth Alston Jeff Steve Kenneth Frederick Alvin Graber Washington Dan D. Roth Johnny Roth Nettie Gerig Pleasantview Kalona J. E. Graber Gerig Sugar Creek Fellowship Hall Katie Roth Lorene Edward Loren Roth South Bend Stella Boller Phoenix Ariz Burlington Ft. Madison Keokuk

Mrs Banks breaks arm while fishing in Idaho

Word reports Mrs Lenore Banks fractured her right arm while trout fishing on vacation in Idaho. She spent Saturday through Monday in a hospital and will not return home until early next week. Mr Glenn Banks accompanies her as they recover.

Crawfordsville Donald Lee Sharon Ames Kenneth ISU Lenore Banks Idaho Glenn Kenneth Rhea Glen Hultquist Des Moines American Legion Auxiliary

Eisenhower presses Goldwater for clear extremism statement

New York Times reports former President Eisenhower told Senator Barry Goldwater he would back the Republican ticket only if Goldwater provides a public explanation of his extremism remark. Eisenhower implied the speech needed clearer language and conveyed a sense the phrase could imply tolerance for vigilante action.

New York UPI The New York Times Dwight Eisenhower Barry Goldwater

Glenn asks he not be promoted from lieutenant colonel

Washington AP John H Glenn Jr the former astronaut and Ohio Democratic Senate candidate says he does not want to be promoted from lieutenant colonel to colonel The Marine Corps announced he wrote the commandant on July 13 asking not to be considered for promotion and to retire when his physical condition permits Glenn who is recovering at home in Houston said promotion would not be appropriate while he plans to retire when fit

Washington UPI John H. Glenn Jr The Marine Corps Marines Wallace M. Green Glenn Houston

Elder Couple Attends Y’s Men’s Clubs Convention

Ten years ago today Mr and Mrs David Elder returned Friday evening from East Lansing Michigan where they had been attending the International Convention of Y's Men's Clubs. Mr and Mrs Robert Day and Mr and Mrs Logan Heilman and family who also attended the convention in Michigan are taking extra time while in the northern state.

David Elder East Lansing Mich Robert Day Logan Heilman Michigan

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