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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 22, 1964

Page

8

Romano Hits Three Homers in Indians Win Over Orioles

Johnny Romano, coming back from injuries, slugged three home runs and drove in five as the Cleveland Indians beat the Baltimore Orioles 4-2 in the first game and 8-5 in the nightcap. The late outburst helped Cleveland pull into second place behind the Yankees. Romano homered in the fourth, then added a two-run shot in the eighth, and capped the night with a third homer as left field. Lee Stange earned the opener win, while Gary Bell secured the nightcap. The majors also saw the Yankees, Angels, Red Sox, and Athletics win, while notable NL results included Philadelphia and New York wins and Chicago’s narrow victory.

Baltimore Orioles Johnny Romano Romano Cleveland Indians Hoboken N.J Indians Orioles New York Yankees Lee Stange Gary Bell Yankees Washington Senators Los Angeles Angels Chicago White Sox Boston Red Sox Detroit Tigers Kansas City Athletics Minnesota Twins Philadelphia Milwaukee Houston Los Angeles New York Cincinnati Pittsburgh St. Louis Chicago San Francisco Tom Tresh Jim Bouton Chuck Hinton Senators Felix Torres Angel Vic Power Angels Bo Belinsky Bob Lee Aubrey Gatewood Dick Stuart RBI Red Sox Bill Monbouquette Felix Mantilla Frank Malzone Norm Cash George Thomas

Washington North Meets Washington South at Green Field

Washington North and Washington South, the league leaders, clash at Green Field on Wednesday evening July 29. The game highlights a key stretch run for both teams as they vie for the top spot.

Washington North Washington South Green Field

Local swimmers set records at Washington City Meet

Results from an intra-squad Washington Swim Club meet at the Washington Municipal pool show many records. Boys and girls across age groups, led by Steve Huber and J Rosenkild, posted top times in 37 yd events, 148 and 108 yd medleys, and diving, with new marks in 12 and 14 year olds divisions.

Washington Swim Club Washington Municipal Swimming L. Steele J. Rosenkild M. Ross M. Underwood J. Hayes J. Underwood J. Davidson J. Harris C. Eastland J. Dougall L Lampkin D. Trowbridge J. Lewis M. Owens R. Lampkin L. Lampkin D. McAvoy J. East J. Eastland M. Williams M. Flickinger S. Huber M. Kneen P. McClure V. Tuttle M Kneen C. Gillesby J. Hatchcroft C. Schmidt R. Martin C. Carter B Atkinson A. Krogmeier C Gillesby B. Atkinson J. Hutehcroft D. McClure S. Greff C Schmidt M. Bode Mary Marie Ann Krogmeier Rhonda Martin A. Reschly P. Holden J. Morgan C. Norton Kneen J. Flickinger J. Wollt K. Kneen

Pony teams suffer close losses in Pony League action

Washington's Pony League teams showed improvement but dropped two tight games. Hills lost 2 1 to Riverside, which also pitched a no hitter by Yeggy. Henniger held Riverside to five hits, while Minick and Hutchcroft allowed six against Hills as Washington managed only one hit off Soukup.

Washington Hills Riverside Yeggy Henniger Minick Hutchcroft Soukup

Washington Babe Ruth team tops Crawfordsville in extra innings

Washington's Babe Ruth base ball team won its road opener 6 to 4 in Crawfordsville after a 4 to 4 tie through seven innings. Denton and Hutchcroft pitched for Washington, allowing four hits. Spangler and Fletcher pitched for Crawfordsville, surrendering seven hits.

Washington Babe Ruth Crawfordsville Denton Hutchcroft Spangler Fletcher

ISU adviser to visit Washington County farm students

Iowa State University adviser Roger Bruene will visit Washington County on July 29 to meet newly enrolled farm operation freshmen and discuss the Winter Quarter Program in Farm Operation. The program runs December 1 to February 26 with college credit toward certificates or degrees, and 162 students enrolled last winter. Four Washington County youths attended this past year: Bill Frame Ainsworth Max Stransky Wellman Ken Rich Crawfordsville and Lynn Roth Wayland. For details contact Jim Frier County Extension Director at Washington.

Roger Bruene Iowa State University Washington County Bruene Bill Frame Ainsworth Max Stransky Wellman Ken Rich Crawfordsville Lynn Roth Wayland Jim Frier Washington

Ruby tells of plan to kill Oswald in lie detector test

Ruby said during an FBI polygraph at the county jail he decided the morning of Nov 24 to kill Lee Harvey Oswald to spare Mrs. Kennedy distress. The Dallas News reported the test showed no deception. Oswald was shot in Dallas police station basement on Nov 24. Ruby said the decision came if the opportunity arose.

Dallas UPI Jack Ruby FBI Lee Harvey Oswald Dallas News Warren Commission Ruby Oswald President Kennedy Mrs. Kennedy Kennedy

Lightning claims Tottenham star John White on golf course

ENFIELD England UPI reports 24 year old John White Tottenham Hotspur full back was struck by lightning and killed while sheltering under a tree during a solo practice at Crews Golf Club. Club officials recalled his loyalty and impact on Scottish International League play.

Enfield England UPI John White Tottenham Hotspurs White Crews Golf Club William Paterson Club

Goldwater faces party rebellion in New York

In Washington, GOP nominee Barry Goldwater faced an intra party revolt as New York senators Keating and Javits withheld support. Keating warned of an independent Republican bid if re elected, while both said they were not bolt ing the party and urged Goldwater to adjust his policies.

Washington UPI Barry M. Goldwater New York State New York Kenneth B. Keating Goldwater Keating Javits

Two Men Die in Separate Iowa Traffic Crashes

Cedar Rapids industrialist Edgar McNall, 63, died in Dubuque after his car rolled from a service station driveway and ran over him. Omaha salesman Donald W. Yost, 60, died in Estherville after a head on collision on Iowa 9. The Iowa 1964 traffic toll neared 400 with 392 deaths, 58 more than 1963 at this date. Yost’s fatality followed a crash that injured his vehicle’s driver Richard Miner near Estherville. Funeral dates were pending for McNall in Cedar Rapids and for Yost in North Platte Nebraska.

United Press International Cedar Rapids Omaha Iowa Edgar McNall Dubuque Donald W. Yost Woolworth St. Omaha Estherville McNeill Witneses McNall Dubuque County Host Evanston Ill Richard Miner Iowa 9

Iowa Plans Large Reading Study In Public Schools

An 18 month nationwide test will compare four reading methods in 25 000 first graders across 20 universities and seven state education departments. The project, led by Iowa Superintendent Paul F Johnston, will be conducted with the U S Office of Education and the University of Iowa Cedar Rapids district, with results due in early 1966. Four teaching approaches tested include language experience linguistic phonetic and basal methods, plus a mixed approach.

Des Moines UPI Paul F. Johnston Iowa Hale C. Reid Cedar Rapids University of Iowa Iowa City

Methodist youths embark on Chicago city trip

Lloyd Bauer and a group of Junior Youth from the West Chester Methodist Church depart for a month of school and city visits in Evanston and Chicago. They will tour Brookfield Youth Center Zoo Aquarium and Museum with meals at the director's home and a joint group meeting in the evening.

Lloyd Bauer Evanston Illinois Methodist Church Chicago Pam Norman Julia and Marie Johnson Nancy Slemmons Susan Kiesey Larry Cuddebach Bob Bauer Kathy Bauer Tony Crile Brookfield Chicago Temple The Loop John Johnson Joe Bauer Wallace Kinzler Kinzler West Chester

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