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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 28, 1966

Page

8

Pony League District Tournament Set For Washington YMCA

The Iowa District Pony League Tournament hosted by the Washington YMCA Baseball Committee runs Friday through Sunday July 29 to 31 1965 at Green Field. Teams from Burlington Lincolnway Clinton Tri County and Riverside vie in a double elimination format with finals Sunday at 2 PM and a possible second game at 4 30 PM. Winners advance to the Springfield Illinois sectional August 5 6 and 7. Admission is 125 for all three days 75 cents daily for adults 25 cents for students.

Washington Ymca Baseball Committee Pony League Boys’ Baseball, Inc Bronco Pony Colt Burlington Lincolnway League Clinton South Central League Pella Tri- County League Washington Tri - County All Stars Lincolnway Springfield Illinois Ymca Baseball Committee Tri - County Bruce Paul Terry Miller Kevin Caldwell Gary Glandon Mike Hennigan Denny Hennigan Bill Schooley John Green Jim Guthrie Rick Jarrard Paul Hawkins Lone Tree Larry Yoder Bill Watkinson Riverside Wally Horn Washington Blues Mike Kautz

All-stars fall to Chicago Bears in scrimmage

In Rensselaer Indiana the College All-Stars were beaten 34 20 by the Chicago Bears. Bears quarterback Rudy Bukich completed 14 of 18 passes while Gale Sayers and Larry Rakestraw added three touchdowns on the air. Stars outrushed the Bears 216 yards to 187 but had pass defense trouble. The Stars did complete 17 of 29 passes and showed a stronger ground game for Sauer to cheer.

Rensselaer Ind UPL John Sauer Chicago Bears Chicago Green Bay Packers George Halas Bears Bruins Rudy Bukich Gale Sayers Larry Rakestraw Stars Sauer

Prisoner Wallrick Escapes From University Hospital

Charles Robert Wallrick 32, a Fort Madison inmate, slipped from ward attire during treatment for a gunshot wound at University Hospitals in Iowa City. Considered dangerous, he may try to steal clothes or a car. second escape in his record, previously paroled December 1965 and recaptured after a Kansas City shootout.

Iowa City, Iowa UPI State Penitentiary Fort Madison University Hospitals Charles Robert Wallrick Ilinois John E. Bennett Wallrick Bennett Wallrich Kansas City

Hastings Sweep Claims Major North Vietnamese Losses

U S air power pounded three Communist targets in South Vietnam including areas 35 miles north of Saigon and near the Laotian frontier. In the Hastings operation, Marines report at least 1,500 North Vietnamese regulars killed or counted, with reports of thousands driven across the 17th parallel or into Laos.

South Viet Nam Saigon Leatherneck 17Th Parallel Laos

Dodgers Win Sixth Straight as Koufax Dominates

Sandy Koufax delivered a brilliant 11 inning outing after an arthritic elbow scare, allowing four hits and striking out 16 to help the Dodgers win their sixth in a row 4 2. Lou Johnson delivered the decisive 12th inning pinch hit. Nate Oliver and Clay Dalrymple set the stage. The Dodgers moved within a half game of the league lead as Pittsburgh rose to first in the N L with a 5 3 win over San Francisco.

Curt Block Sandy Koufax Los Angeles Vedger Sandy Dodgers Lou Johnson Johnson Nate Oliver Clay Dalrymple Oliver Phil Regan N.L Pittsburgh San Francisco New York Houston St. Louis Atlanta Cincinnati Chicago Clendenon Pirates Gene Alley Mets Ken Boyer Bob Friend Jack Hamilton al Luplow Jerry Grote Friend Ray Washburn Cardinal Charley Smith Julian Javier Washburn Curt Flood Felipe Alou Mack Jones Braves Pete Rose Leo Cardenas Jim O'Toole Rose Tommy Harper Tommy Helms Cardenas Cub Robin Roberts

Major League Standings And Results From Wednesday

National and American leagues show Baltimore and San Francisco atop their divisions with several teams tightly clustered. Wednesday results include New York defeating Minnesota and Baltimore beating Cleveland, while Boston and Chicago also posted wins. Thursday and Friday schedule highlights feature key matchups among Boston Chicago California and Kansas City with multiple night games.

United Press Internation W. L. Pet Baltimore Detroit Cleveland California Minnesota Chicago New York Kansas City Washington Boston Lindblad Los Angeles Philadelphia St. Louis Ta Houston Cincinnati Atlanta Pittsburgh San Francisco Houston Gibson Schwall Simmons Nuxhall San Fran Phila

Judges finish at Fair show with many livestock entries

The concluded judging lists numerous ramblers, hustlers, livewires and other groups with Angus, Hereford and shorthorn classes. Entries include various weights from 800 to 1180 pounds, many champion and reserve designations across beef, horse and poultry divisions, with FFA and school clubs named among the exhibitors.

Winners in rate of gain on baby beeves at Washington County Fair

At the Washington County Fair baby beef rate of gain contest 43 entries were shown. The top ten exhibitors were Mike Horn, Jackson Boys, Shirley Stoutner, 76 Progressives, Robert Miller, Washington Hustlers, Gene Koehler, Ainsworth Beavers, Cathy Grier, Livewires, Jan Hotle, Hustlers, Sue Horn, Jills, Doug Greiner, Livewires, Patty Kiefer, Ramblers.

Ers Larry Warner Husters Gary Scheeler Hustlers John Schneider Ramblers Hubert Greiner Keota Ffa John Schneider Sue Horn Jills Red Mike Trier Ira Sojka Chicagua Danny Wheelan Jackson Boys Phil Sojka Duane Lewis Cyclon Angus Blue Mike Horn Jeff Suter Cyclone Nancy Gilliand Highlander Bill Ross Joe Brophy Livewires Connie Green Cubs John Sojka Bob Jacobs Washington Ffa Doug Keopfer Shirley Stoutner Progressives James Johnson Angus Pam Norman Chips Chuck Trier Flyers Doug Greiner Mid - Prairie Ffa George Kiefer Bob Miller Barbara Stoutner Doug Roberts Tony Ross Tim Temple Bruce Temple Dennis Crawford Dave Kaufman Highlanders Patty Kiefer Steve Norman Clare Greiner Hereford Tim Colbert Galen Howsare Cyclones Charles Kron Dave Murphy Mid - Prairie FFA Robert Brophy Greg Graber Lanny Brinning Flyer Kirk Howsare Jim Colbert Steve Colbert Pat Colbert Jim Wenger Hereford Blue Larry Brinning Linda Scheeler Cathy Greiner Jan Hotle Bob Wells Connie Crone Dian Green Jim Lutz Linda Lutz Steve Horak Progres Donnie Brinning Marty Biecker Sue Berlo Roger Brinning Tom Brinning Sue Berdo Nancy Gilliand Roger Simmering Diana Green Lyers Pegy Kephart Rog Marvin Greiner Myron Greiner Duroc Bear Jonn Sojka Hampshire Boar Joe White Beavers Sue Jones Kathy Hora Vmcaxer Steve Magley Marion John Marie Charles Wolfer Mike Bates Kathy Marek Larry Applegate Danny Bill Huber Charles Mark Mikseh Clare Wayne Scott McCracken Tom Walker Dutch Creek Flyers Tom Duensifty Duane Durst Perry Palmer Washington County Robert Miller Washington Hustlers Gene Koehler Ainsworth Beavers Cathy Grier

Pied Piper Legend Changes in Hamelin Legend

In Hamelin Germany reports note the Pied Piper tale evolving as children now march through narrow streets to a tune drawn from the film Bridge on the River Kwai. The 20th century brings a changing retelling and public performance of the legend.

Mamelin Germany UPI Hamelin River Kwai

Washington's new school buses inspected for 956-57 term

Ten years ago today officials inspected two new Washington school buses in preparation for regular routes as the 1956-57 term opened. The checks aimed to ensure safety and readiness for students returning to classes.

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