Campaneris Stuns A’s With Debut Home Run Hitting Off Kaat
Cuban rookie Bert Campaneris homered on the first major league pitch of his career and again in the seventh as the Kansas City A’s beat Minnesota 4-3. He also singled, walked, and stole a base, with the 21-year-old ambidextrous shortstop providing the day’s spark. John Wyatt earned the win in relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Campaneris
Frank Merriwell
Doc Edwards
Kansas City
Minnesota
Campaneris
Jim Kaat
Edwards
Gerry Arrigo
Harmon Killebrew
Twins
John Wyatt
A's
Birmingham
Southern Association
Wayne Causey
Tri County stars enter Babe Ruth district meet
Tri County All Star team from Riverside Ainsworth Crawfordsville Hills and Washington enters district tourney at Oskaloosa on Tuesday July 28 at 8 p m The winner faces Grinnell July 29 with the state tournament at Oskaloosa starting August 5 A separate 13 year olds tournament under Babe Ruth rules competes the same day at 5 p m both events directed by Lou Pailliotet and Howard Schultz
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tri-County Stars
Babe Ruth
Tri - County League
All - Stars
Oskaloosa
Grinnell
Tri County
Riverside
Ainsworth
Crawfordsville
Hills
Washington
County Recorder Lena Stewart Vacations Ten Years Ago
Ten years ago today Lena Stewart was on vacation from her duties as county recorder. Beverly Young assisted in the office each morning during her absence. Miss Stewart left for the Black Hills for her vacation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lena Stewart
Beverly Young
Miss Stewart
Black Hills
Body found near James Iowa in wooded area
The nude and decomposed body of 48 year old Ted Christiansen, a robbery victim from Sioux City, was found in a deep wooded area near James, Iowa, 13 days after he disappeared. His wallet and clothes were found nearby, and authorities note he often carried large sums. His pickup truck was found with the ignition on. A watering can and soap used by Christiansen were recovered during the search.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christiansen
GM cites no strike clause in new bargaining demand
General Motors charged that the no strike clause of the current contract has been seriously abused and submitted a 47 page position paper seeking changes. GM asked the UAW to carry out in good faith the clause’s true meaning and intent and requested clarifications and safeguards in grievance procedures pension programs union representation and pension insurance and unemployment plans. Ford has made a similar demand accusing the union of using authorized strikes to vent local militancy. Leonard Woodcock said the UAW will study the statement and had no further comment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
UPL
General Motors Corp
United Auto Workers
UAW
General Motors
Ford
Leonard Woodcock
GM Department
Major leagues score wrap and weekend games
Major league action includes Kansas City beating Minnesota 4-3 in 11 innings and Washington edging New York 2-1 in twi. Baltimore tops Cleveland 7-1 at night. Friday pitchers listed for several matchups including Lee vs Dra bowsky or O'Donoghue and Grant vs Pizarro. Saturday’s slate shows Minnesota at Chicago and New York at Detroit among others. Standings note Philadelphia leads with 37.598 pace, San Francisco 55-41, Cincinnati 52-43, and Milwaukee 47-46.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
New York
Yankees
Baltimore Orioles
Cleveland Indians
Chicago White Sox
Los Angeles Angels
Boston
Detroit
Philadelphia Phillies
Milwaukee Braves
Chicago Cubs
San Francisco Giants
Cincinnati Reds
New York Mets
Pittsburgh
St. Louis
Los Angeles Dodgers
Houston Colts
Jim King
King
Pete Mikkelsen
Kansas City
Minnesota
Baltimore
Cleveland
Los Angeles
D. Lee
Drabowsky
O'Donoghue
Chicago
Grant
Pizarro
Twinight
Sheldon
Ford
Aguirre
Lolich
Heffner
Tiant
Narum
Rudolph
Bunker
Vineyard
L. Pet
Philadelphia
San Francisco
Cincinnati
Milwaukee
Houston
Friend
O'Toole
Gibson
Short
Marichal
Moeller
Ellsworth
Brown
Fischer
Fisher
Motel attack targets Monson Motor Lodge in Florida
In St Augustine Florida a motor lodge long at the center of race tensions was hit by Molotov cocktails early today. James Brock, manager of the Monson Motor Lodge, said a gallon bottle and two soft drink bottles with flammable liquid and wicks were hurled through a restaurant window around 415 am EDT. Night clerk Gomer Bray saw no one flee and called the fire department. the blaze was put out within minutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Augustine
Fla
UPI
James Brock
Monson Motor Lodge
Gomer Bray
OAS ministers push to isolate Cuba in secret session
Ministers from 20 OAS members meet in secret to resolve final differences on sanctions against Fidel Castro's regime. A majority back hard line measures including severing diplomatic, trade, shipping, airline, and postal ties, while Bolivia Chile Mexico and Uruguay maintain relations. Final votes possible Saturday or later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
UPI
Organization of American States
OAS
Cuba
Hemisphere
Fidel Castro
Dean Rusk
Argentina
Peru
Castro
Bolivia
Chile
Mexico
Uruguay
Tri County All Stars Lose 5 2 at Oskaloosa Tourney
Tri County All Stars fall 5 to 2 to Oskaloosa All Stars in Little League action at Oskaloosa. Key miscues and a big third inning doomed Tri County as Randy Sojka and Rusty Green homer for Washington. Hennigan started for Washington, Miller finished, while Sojka opened the second with a home run for Tri County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
All - Stars
Oskaloosa
Oskaloosa All Stars
Tri - County
Washington
Randy Sojka
Rusty Green
Mike Hennigan
Terry Miller
Gebhardt
Stanley
Paul
Fairfield Beats Washington in Opening Round Baseball
Fairfield defeated Washington 6 to 1 in an opening round tournament game at Mt Pleasant. Fairfield drew walks and got two runs in the first inning without a hit, while Washington's sole run came on a Brit ain single after Miller doubled for the locals. Washington pitcher Haifley limited Fairfield to four hits, as Blough fanned two and yielded two runs in the second inning. The article also notes spring bulb care advising against cutting foliage while it remains green to help bulbs grow for next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stan Williams
Claude Osteen
Sam Bowens
Dick Brown
Robin Roberts
Baltimore
Cleveland
Bowens
Brown
Roberts
Sam McDowell
Tom McCrawe
Mike Hershberger
White Sox
Angels
Dean Chance
Barry Latman
Hoyt Wilhelm
Red Sox
Dick Radatz
Dave Morehead
Tigers
Felix Mantilla
Joe Sparman
al Kaline
Tri - County
Hennigan
Miller
Maple
Oskaloosa
Yoder
Green
Gebhardt
Stanley
Bruce Paul
Sojka
Gebhart
Washington
Mt. Pleasant
Pohren
Haifley
Fairfield
Britain
Terry Haifley
Blough
Californian Leads in Insurance City Open Golf
Californian Al Geiberger led the Insurance City Open after a 64 in Wethersfield Connecticut. He held a two stroke edge over a packed field of 150 as stormy conditions and par breakers challenged the opening round of the $50,000 event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harford, Conn
UPI
al Geiberger
Carlton Oaks
Calif
Wethersfield Country Club
Also Mentioned on This Page
Homer
Milton Richman
Bob Nieman
St Louis Browns
Charlie Reilly
Columbus
Campy
Dagohberto
A’s
Lou Pailliotet
Howard Schultz
McKesson
IBATH
Jon Leela
Waco
FBI
Amazing Transparent
Man
Hudson
Earth
Sian
Warner Bros
Tony Roto
Waller
Evening Journal
Iowa
McFarlane Insurance Agency
East Mail
James
STATE
Bossy Vinton , Patricia Morrom
Jackie Dashannon
Galveston
Jeffrey Hunter
Preston Foster
James Coburn
Major
United Press International American League
Florida
Tri-County
Brighton
the Escorts
Park
Kenny Hoffer
Kenny Hofer and
His Orchestra
Lake Darling
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Ola Freez
Pepsi
Green River
McCarthy
West Madison
Tommy Bolt
ICC
Geiberger
Bert Yancey
al Besselink
Merchantville
N.J
Jim Ferree
Corona
Jack Rule
Cedar Rapids
Larry Beck
Whispering Pines
N.C
Sam Carmichael
Martinsville
Ind
Jerry Steelsmith
Glendale
Dick Ryhan
Ohio
Dave Ragan
Orlando
Bud Sullivan
Yuba City
Ken Venturi
Bobby Nichols
Sam Snead
Julius Boros
Mike Souchak
Ploe
Chevy
Mr. Farmer
Mr. Business
Geb Chevrolet
Chevrolet
America
Geb’s
Bill Putman
Paul Gebhardt
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!