Mincher lifts Twins past Orioles in final Mond a setback for Mele
Mincher hit his 12th homer with two aboard as the Twins beat Baltimore 8-2 to extend their AL lead to 4 1/2 games. Mele had used Mincher sparingly after moving Harmon Killebrew to first, leaving Mincher as a platoon man and bench option.
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Casper Wins Insurance City Open in Extra Hole Play
Billy Casper defeated Johnny Pott in a sudden-death playoff at Wethersfield Country Club to win the Insurance City Open. Both finished 72 holes at 274, forcing an 18th hole playoff where Casper’s 20-foot birdie putt on the first extra hole followed a 6 pm whistle, earning him $11,000.
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Jop- Jalopy Race Attracts Mishaps And Fast Wins
A rough jalopy race at Columbus Junction produced several wrecks with Mickey Wilson the only injured driver, though reportedly only shaken. John Moss of Iowa City won the 20 lap feature, followed by Stan Crooks, Bob Ensminger, Neal Mellinger, and Chuck DeMeyer. Ralph Erickson claimed the trophy clash. Heat and semi results list multiple drivers advancing. John Mullink won the consolation. Three more race nights are scheduled: Mt Pleasant Friday, West Liberty Saturday, and Burlington Monday.
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Early Problems Pro Gridders Face Fines
NFL and AFL camps begin with players facing fines and contract disputes. Cookie Gilchrist leads with a $400,000 breach suit from Empire Broncos after demanding to play for Oakland. Johnny Sample suspended for camp violations. Steve Stonebreaker avoids heavier penalties after a one day retirement. Other moves include King traded to Minnesota, Burroughs waived, and Gogolak as Bills holdout.
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Major League Baseball Standings and Schedule Preview
American League leaders Minnesota and Baltimore clash after weekend results while Cleveland Detroit and Chicago battle for playoff position. National League shows Los Angeles Cincinnati Milwaukee and Philadelphia atop tight standings with a full week ahead including multiple twi night games and notable pitching matchups.
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Braves sue county to block antitrust action over move
Milwaukee officials downplay the Braves federal suit which seeks a declaratory judgment the club can play in Atlanta next season and to enjoin Milwaukee County and Wisconsin AG from pursuing litigation. The county plans an antitrust action to keep the Braves or force expansion. The Braves accuse county board chair and others of threats to harass the club to win a Milwaukee franchise.
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Tri County Babe Ruth Drops District Contest to Oskaloosa
Tri County All star Babe Ruth team lost 4 3 to Oskaloosa National League in a district tournament game. Oskaloosa scored all four runs in the sixth after Tri County led 3 0 in the third. Dunkin earned the win while Bruce Paul fanned the first batter in the sixth. Both teams allowed five hits.
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Senator Stanley praises Kalona and Iowa progress
State Senator David Stanley speaks at Kalona homecoming praising Iowa’s land of opportunity. He lauds farmers and new plants, urges modernizing government, better schools, and integrity while promising to crack down on crime and corruption.
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Celebrezze Named To Federal Judgeship In Shakeup
President Johnson named Health Secretary Anthony Celebrezze to a federal judgeship and appointed John Gardner a Republican to head HEW. Celebrezze, 54, led the department since 1962 and will receive 33000 a year. Gardner headed Johnsons education task force and led Carnegie Corp. for 10 years.
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Scalise appoints three assistants to AG office
Atty Gen Lawrence Scalise announced three new assistant attorneys general for Des Moines and Oskaloosa. Wade Clarke Jr., 25, will aid Tort Claims Act administration. Ronald Riley, 28, heads criminal appeals. Robert Bernstein, 26, serves as legal adviser to Health, Examiners, Labor boards.
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Halvorson to play recital in Iowa City at North Music Hall
Ronald G. Halvorson, candidate for an MA in music, will present a trombone recital Wednesday at 6 p.m. in North Music Hall Iowa City. He will perform Corelli Sonata in D Minor Sanders Sonata in E Flat and Hartley Sonata Concertante. Halvorson, former director of bands at Washington Junior High, will direct Mt. Pleasant High School starting September. He has played first trombone with the Tri Cities Orchestra in Davenport for years. Ronald Wise of Washington will accompany at the piano.
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