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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 22, 1968

Page

8

Orioles Sweep Detroit to Tighten AL Race

Orioles topple the Tigers 5-2 and 4-1 in Detroit, halting their 9.5 game lead and tying Cleveland for second as Baltimore eyes a three-game set with Detroit in Baltimore. The club also displayed the hotel banner reading Welcome AL teams and Cardinals in October.

Baltimore Orioles Detroit Detroit Tigers Tigers Orioles Tiger Stadium Cleveland Baltimore Sheraton-Cadillac Cardinals New York Boston Washington

Planning to Eat Qut at Office Parties Christmas

A playful note questions office Christmas parties and the idea of kissing a computer, suggesting humor in tech themed celebrations during the season.

Ruth league team edges Iowa City in Babe Ruth game

Washington defeated Iowa City 17 to 14 in a Babe Ruth tournament for 13 year olds Sunday in Iowa City. Winning pitcher was Mike Gallagher, loser Van Dusseldorf. Dusseldorf and Eggers each had two hits for the losers. Washington box score follows.

Washington Iowa City American A Mike Gallagher van Dusseldorf Dusseldorf Eggers

Major League Standings and Schedule Highlights

United Press International summarizes the American and National League standings with teams led by Detroit and St Louis and details Sunday results. It lists upcoming games at 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. EDT and night matches including California at Minnesota and Chicago at San Francisco with pitcher matchups and locales.

United Press International American League W. L. Pet Detroit Baltimore Cleveland Boston California Minnesota Oakland New York Chicago Washington Murphy Roland Hunter Fisher Milwaukee Siebert Adamson Lonborg Verbani Minn St. Louis Atlanta Philadelphia Cincinnati San Francisco Pittsburgh Los Angeles Houston San Fran Ryan Britton Giusti Kekich Niekro Marichal Fryman Carlston

Cubs finish season with 3 and 3 mark

Cubs end the season at 3 3 after a 12 to 9 victory over the Dodgers. Pitchers Mike McClure and Joe Williams allowed 6 hits for the winners while Phil Long and Jack Reed gave up 8 hits for the Dodgers. Box score follows.

Dodgers Cubs Mike McClure Joe Williams Phil Long Jack Reed Dodger Dave Llewellyn Jeff Boshart Doug Ruppert Tim Gallagher Dan Dempsey Marsh Doughty Mike Scott Brent Kelly Kent Kelly Jeff Zear Mike Woods Joe Giardino Barry Hotle

Little Leaguers Plan Two Fun Days Next Week

Washington Little Leaguers will host two Fun Days next week. On Wednesday July 31 the 9 and 10 year olds compete in running catching throwing and hitting beginning at 1 p.m. The 11 and 12 year olds contest on Friday August 2. Two practice sessions are set for Green Field this week with Indians and Yankees at 1 p.m. and Tigers and Orioles at 2 15 p.m. on Wednesday July 24 and Cubs and Dodgers at 1 p.m. and Giants and Braves at 2 15 p.m. on Friday July 26.

Washington Green Field Indians Yankees Tigers Orioles Cubs Dodgers Giants Braves

Seaman Edward Day Serves Aboard USS Annapolis

Seaman Edward G. Day USN, 20, of Washington Iowa, provides communication support to the U S Seventh Fleet aboard the major relay ship USS Annapolis His duties supplement shore stations and give a command voice in remote areas where facilities are lacking Annapolis is a non rotating ship with annual crew rotations rather than returning to the United States

Uss Annapolis Edward G. Day USN J. Robert Day S. Iowa Ave Washington Iowa U. S. Seventh Fleet U. S. Naval Annapolis

Abandons Olympics McCullouch joins All-Stars

Earl McCullouch of Southern California joins the college All-Stars at Northwestern on Tuesday to train for the Mexico City Olympics he won't attend after signing with the Detroit Lions. He will play split end against the Green Bay Packers at Soldier Field on August 2, citing family needs and a pro career. Greg Landry and Gary Beban are the quarterbacks on the squad with Landry discussing his readiness to learn the playbook and compete for the starting job.

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Couples Tournament at Washington Country Club

A couples two ball tournament will be held at the Washington Country Club on Wednesday, July 24, at 5 p.m. Dinner will be served after the event and reservations may be made by telephoning 3-2080.

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