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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 24, 1969

Page

8

National League Romps Past American League in All Star Game

The National League defeated the American League 9 to 3 in the 40th All Star Game. Willie McCovey hit two homers tying a record, and Frank Howard also homered as NL built a big early lead. Odom took the loss after McLain’s travel delay forced Stottlemyre to start.

Washington UPI Dearie American Willie McCovey Nationals Red Schoendienst Schoendienst Detroit Tigers Mayo Smith Smith Frank Howard Hank Aaron Johnny Bench McCovey Bill Freehan Howard Aaron Matty Alou John ‘‘Blue Moon” Odom Oakland A’s Odom Arky Vaughn Ted Williams al Rosen Practical Willie Detroit Denny McLain Mel Stottlemyre

Iowa to Use Chartreuse Plates in 1961 plan

Iowa Public Safety Commissioner Russell Brown said Wednesday that Towa license plates in 1961 will be chartreuse, the same color as 1959 plates. In 1960 Iowa drivers will use plates with black numerals and white backs.

Towa Iowa Public Safety Russell Brown Iowa

Maximum Penalty Handed to Clay

US district judge Cassius Clay, the former heavyweight champion, was resentenced to five years in prison and a $10,000 fine for draft evasion. Judge Ingraham previously imposed the same sentence, citing religious beliefs, while appeals are planned as wiretap evidence and legality of surveillance were argued.

Houston UPI Cassius Clay Joe Ingraham Clay Ingraham Charles Morgan Jr Atlanta 5Th Circuit Court of Appeals New Orleans U.S. Supreme Court Supreme Court Justice Department

Bowling High Scores At Columbus Bowl Meet

Columbus Bowl teams led with a 2765 score and 997 and 895 games for high totals. Individual standout Frank Lukavsky posted a 615 series and 229 game, Earl Copelaw 584, while Jerry Fisher delivered a 212 game.

W.F.W Frank Lukavsky Earl Copelaw Jerry Fisher

Major League Standings and Tonight's Baseball Pairs

National League East standings show Chicago atop with 60 wins and New York trailing at 53. West leaders include Atlanta and San Francisco, while Montreal sits last. American League leaders Baltimore and Boston pace the table. Chicago and New York meet in a night game after a day full of matches and several matchups listed for tonight.

W. L Chicago New York St. Louis Pittsburgh Philadelphia Montreal Atlanta Los Angeles San Francisco Cincinnati Houston San Diego Sutton Jenkins Merritt Seaver Koosman Roberts Ellis Cinci Pitts Phila San Fran W. L. Pet Baltimore Boston Detroit Washington Cleveland Minnesota Oakland Kansas City Seattle California Kant Tiant John Phoebus Bunker Lolich Bosman

Girls' Softball Game Here Friday

The girls' softball team will play Olds at 4 p.m. Friday at Green Field. The public is invited.

Olds Green Field

Tattersall Wins Knoxville Feature at USAC Midget Races

Streator II driver Bob Tattersall wins the 30 lap feature at Knoxville speedway in USAC approved midget racing. Merle Bettenhausen finishes second, Dave Strickland third, Less Cott fourth, Mel Kenyon fifth. Will iam Yates tops prelim, Kenyon crashes but continues. The ocelot note appears unrelated to race.

Knoxville Iowa UPI Bob Tattersall Knoxville Speedway Illinois Merle Bettenhausen Tingley Park Dave Strickland Pleasant Hill Calif Less Cott Livonia Mich Mel Kenyon Lebanon Ind William Yates

Warren defends loads amid calls for resignation

Warren contends some drivers quit over conditions while facing political pressure from Democrat leaders. He accuses William Gannon of motives tied to a gubernatorial bid, saying the criticism harms his image as a public official.

Warren Democrat House William Gannon Mingo Gannon Billy Gannon

GAMES THAT HELP TRAVEL SMOOTH CAR JOURNEY

Counting games amuse children on road trips as families assign one side to each child. Popular ideas range from spotting red cars to naming white horses to keep kids engaged during travel.

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