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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 29, 1967

Page

8

Pirates Fight In Dugout. Astros Beat Pirates 9 3

In a fracas in the Pirates dugout, Juan Pizarro and Manny Jimenez were fined 150 each by manager Danny Murtaugh. Houston’s bats carried the night as they scored seven runs in the first two innings and defeated Pittsburgh 9 to 3. Rusty Staub starred for the Mets? No, Staub drove in four and raised NL batting average to .360. Cardinals, Reds, Dodgers, Giants, and Cubs also won, while several other scores noted.

Pittsburgh Pirates Pirate Danny Murtaugh Juan Pizarro Manny Jimenez Houston Astros Pirates Harry Walker Murtaugh Rusty Staub Staub St. Louis Cardinals Atlanta Braves Cincinnati Chicago Los Angeles New York San Srancisco Philadelphia

Major Leagues Baseball Standings and Schedule

Standings show Chicago leading the American League with 55 wins and Boston 54. Detroit 52, California 54, Minnesota 49. Cleveland 45, Baltimore 43, New York 42. Kansas City 42, rain postponed games. Today's and Sunday's schedules list doubleheaders and matchups with top pitchers and times.

W. L. Pet Chicago Boston Detroit California Minnesota Washington Cleveland Baltimore New York Kansas City Hunter Peterson Newman Bertaiia L. Pet St. Louis Atlanta Cincinnati San Francisco Pittsburgh Philadelphia Los Angeles Houston

Lloyds team leads Twilight golf title race at WC club

In the Twilight Golf League at Washington Golf and Country Club Lloyds team holds a six point edge over rivals in the team standings. Friday’s scores show Westphal 6 Paul 1 DeLa 5 Gebhardt 2 Jim Lloyd 5 Bollman 12 Lowe 5 Bannister 2 C Hensel 342 John Lloyd 3% G Morrison 4 Wells 3. Low scores list includes Westphal 36 Riley and Kneen 37 Jim Custer 42 Zehr Brown Mills 41 Stettler 47 Goff Dawson Larsen 48. Standings follow.

Jim Lloyd Washington Golf and Country Club Westphal Paul DeLa Gebhardt Bollman Lowe Bannister C. Hensel John Lloyd G. Morrison Wells B— Riley Kneen Jim

Golf Team Snares High Scores in Bowling Meet

Golf wins with a team high 2289 against Gals 2126. Team game led by Golf 808 and Bell Truck 749. Individual series tops were Trudy Mc Neil 500 and Erma Carey 499. Dee Walley fires 189 and Hilda Ruble 187 in the games.

Golf Bell Truck Trudy McNeil Erma Carey Dee Walley Hilda Ruble

Pan American Games preview with Matson and standout women

Randy Matson the world shot put record holder heads the U S track and field team as Pan American Games begin in Winnipeg alongside two small but dazzling rivals. Margaret Thompson and Linda Jo Metheny shine in rifle and gymnastics claiming multiple golds while Fred Rothlisberger adds to the U S tally with gymnastics medals. The United States aims to expand its gold and total medal lead at these games.

Winnipeg Canada UPI Randy Matson U.S Matson Pampa Tex United States Annie Oakley Margaret Thompson Topeka Kans Linda Jo Metheny Miss Thompson

Dave Murphy shoots hole in one at Kalona Golf Club

Dave Murphy of 914 North Fifth Avenue Washington scored a hole in one on the Kalona Golf Club course Monday of this week. His dream shot came on the 100 yard par 3 number 3 hole at Kalona.

Dave Murphy North Fifth Avenue Washington Kalona Dave

Girls Shine in Washington Summer Softball Program

A large group of girls joined a city sponsored softball program in Washington with YWCA cooperation. Directed by Mrs. Jane Lambertson and assisted by Cheryl Grim, participants include Mary Ann Kneen, Patsy Porter, Jill Morgan, Jeanette McCarthy and many others. Mary Ann Marie won first in the softball throw, Jill Morgan second, and Jeanette McCarthy third.

City of Washington YWCA Jane Lambertson Cheryl Grim Wendy Wilson Roberta Boileau Mary Anne Kneen Patsy Porter Mary McCarthy Pam McClure Pat Smothers Debbie Tisor Donna Crossett Mary Stevenson Denise Clarahan Leslie Stephens Jacque Mings Janet Reighard Barb Hennigan Ann Gebhardt Lisa Schumacher Mary Sue Cady Linda Steele Carol Schlapkohl Julie Talbot Debbie Groom Mary Ellen Shaver Jill Morgan Jeanette McCarthy Annette Whittaker Mary Ann Marie Cathy Gillesby Lorie Miller Debbie Myers Susan Huber Tammy Garrett Carrie Reschly Pam Nicholson Debbie Lindgren Sonya Shamdin Jane Deaton Debbie Lovick

Maxville Cepeda lead Card attack in win over Braves

St Louis Cardinal hits leader Cal Maxvill collected four safeties and Orlando Cepeda blasted two homers as Dick Hughes allowed six hits in six innings to earn his ninth win. Cepeda and Maxvill drove in three runs apiece, scoring from Cepeda’s two homers and timely hits from McCarver Flood and Shannon. The Cardinals topped Atlanta 9 to 1.

Minnesota Boston Washington California Detroit Chicago Kansas City New York St. Louis Orlando Cepeda Cal Maxvill Braves Cepeda Maxvill Dick Hughes Denny LeMaster Cubs Don Cardwell Juan Marichal Giants Phillies Willie McCovey Tom Haller McCovey Haller Atlanta UPI St. Louis Cardinals Atlanta Braves

Ballman Goes as Steelers Trade for Gros and Freitas

Pittsburgh coach Bill Austin reshapes the Steelers after trading star end Gary Ballman to Philadelphia for fullback Earl Gros guard Bruce Van Dyke and rookie Rockne Freitas. Austin cites Gros speed and blocking, plans battles for spots, and aims to shore up the running game as the team seeks its first championship in 35 seasons.

Pittsburgh UPI Bill Austin Steelers Gary Ballman Philadelphia Eagles Earl Gros Bruce van Dyke Rockne Freitas Oregon State Austin Vince Lombardi Green Gros Freitas Steeler Latrobe Dan James Charley Bradshaw Roger Pillath James Fran O’brien Bradshaw Wilburn Ballman J.R. Wilburn South Carolina Dick Compton Lions Roy Jefferson Ken Deckard Ralph Wentzel Larry Gagner Sammy Davis

Tennessee Woman Slays Three Then Kills Husband

In Concord, Theda Bostick, 45, shot and killed ex mother in law Matilda Kelly, 83, and wounded ex husband Archie Kelly, 62, then abducted her son James Michael Kelly and fled to Alcoa where she shot dead her present husband Albert Bostick in bed. Deputy J W Parker stated the incident began about 3 30 am after Kelly opened the door to a pistol armed woman.

Concord James Michael Kelly Alcoa Albert Bostick Parker Kelly

Riot commission holds first meeting at White House

President Johnson convened his 11 member blue ribbon riot commission for its inaugural session at the White House. He met with Cyrus Vance who had just returned from Detroit where he represented the administration during that city’s week of insurrection.

Washington UPI Johnson Blue Ribbon White House Defense Cyrus Vance Detroit

Hoffa aide target of two gunmen

In suburban Riverwoods Chicago area two hooded gunmen opened fire on Allen M. Dorfman and Perry Franks as they prepared to enter a car. Dorfman, Hoffa associate and former acquitted defendant in 1964, escaped as bullets hit the car. Police investigated the shooting and noted Dorfman’s prior ties to Teamsters leadership.

Hoffa Chicago UPI Teamsters Union James R. Hoffa Allen M. Dorfman Dorfman Riverwoods Perry Franks Lake County Henry Tuttle Union Insurance Agency of of Illinois Chattanooga Tenn Senate Rackets Committee Paul and Allen Dorfman Central Conference of Teamsters

Mosier Wins Third Straight MVSC Feature at Mt. Pleasant

Mark Mosier of Washington drove Car No. 17 to a third consecutive MVSC main event victory at Henry County track in Mt. Pleasant. Finishing behind Mosier were Ron Hemsted Dan Crooks John Morris Ralph Erickson Bill Newman John Mullink and Bob Smith in that order. Smith also won the trophy clash. Heat winners included Hemsted Mosier Erickson Newman Moss Mullink Metcalf Mrymek Harris Crooks Smith Hamilton Lysetter and semi-main Allen Mitchell West and Shalla. Cars head to Columbus Junction tonight.

Mark Mosier Washington Henry County Mt. Pleasant Mosier Ron Hemsted Dan Crooks John Morris Ralph Erickson Bill Newman John Mullink Bob Smith Smith Hemsted Darting Pearson Erickson Newman Moss Stewart Mullink Metcalf Mrymek Harris Crooks Hamilton Lysetter Allen Mitchell West Shalla Columbus Junction

Birth-in Threat Prompts Housing Aid for Family

Frances Black, 30, nine children and neighbors confronted Manhattan Borough President Percy Sutton seeking a larger apartment. The pregnant woman warned of a birth-in at his office, fainted, and was taken to Beekman-Downtown Hospital. Aides arranged a temporary 4 1/2 room flat and pledged larger quarters promptly.

New York UPI Manhattan Beekman - Downtown Hospital Percy Sutton Frances Black Sutton

GOP picks Miami for convention in 1968

The Republican site selection committee chose Miami Beach for the 1968 party convention. Florida officials reported the decision to GOP National Chairman Ray Bliss, who cited seating capacity advantages at Miami Beach Convention Hall over Chicago. The plan awaits RNC approval.

Miami Beach UPI GOP Florida Ray Bliss Chicago

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