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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 29, 1968

Page

8

Marichal and McLain Near 30-Game Mark This Season

Juan Marichal won his 19th for the San Francisco Giants in 11 innings over the Houston Astros, while Denny McLain claimed his 20th with a 9-0 win against the Baltimore Orioles. The two hurlers pace toward a 30-win season, a feat last achieved in 1912. The Giants, Reds, Cubs, Pirates and Phillies also won in today’s National League action, with Orioles, Indians, Red Sox, Athletics and White Sox victorious in the American League.

Juan Marichal San Francisco Giants Denny McLain Detroit Tigers Marichal Houston Astros McLain Baltimore Orioles Dizzy Dean St. Louis Cardinals Lefty Grove Philadelphia Athletics Dean Grove Joe Wood Walter Johnson Hector Torres Norm Miller Cincinnati Reds New York Mets Chicago Cubs Los Angeles Dodgers Pittsburgh Pirates Philadelphia Phillies Atlanta Braves Cleveland Indians New York Yankees Boston Red Sox Washington Senators Oakland Athletics Minnesota Twins Chicago White Sox California Angels

4 H Dutchettes Club Achievement Show Recap

Ten members and 15 guests attended the Dutchettes 4 H club achievement show at Grace Hill Community Building on July 24. Mrs Ed Augustine judged 63 exhibits, selecting 36 for the county fair. The girls met July 16 at Chris Engel’s home to discuss plans and committees. Paula Wehr spoke on books during the event.

Gracehill Ed Augustine Chris Engel Paula Wehr

Alhambra Driver Charged After East Washington Street Crash

Accident report notes Paul Leora Stelzman of Alhambra California and Opel Orena Ricky of Crawfordsville were in a minor collision on East Washington Street Saturday at 4 p.m. Stelzman pulled from a service station driveway into Ricky’s path and was cited for failure to yield, paying a $15 fine.

Paul Leora Stelzman Alhambra Calif Opel Orena Ricky Route One Crawfordsville East Washington Street California

Updegraffs win Iowa Masters in playoff at Ames

Dr Charles Updegraff of Boone captured the Iowa Masters at Iowa State University in Ames after a one hole sudden death playoff with Bill Feehan of Cedar Rapids. Updegraff led after two rounds but bogeyed seven times in the final 18 holes. Floren DiPaglia finished third. Gordon Gottschalk led qualifying before finishing 235.

Ames Iowa UPI Charles Updegraff Boone Bill Feehan Cedar Rapids Updegraff Feehan Floren DiPaglia Des Moines George Veenker Iowa State University Gordon Gottschalk

Carol Mann Wins Supertest Open Title Again

Carol Mann captured the Ladies Supertest Open for a second straight year in Toronto. She posted 69 to lead by two, added scores of 73 and 71, finishing 213, six strokes ahead of Judy Kimball. The win pushed her season total beyond $29,000 and earned a World Series berth in Ohio next month.

Toronto UPI Carol Mann Carol Judy Kimball Sutton Mass Ohio

Ten Years Ago Vacation Returns From Europe Trip

Mr and Mrs Glenn Mc Call and Mr and Mrs Robert Day with Eddie and Dennis arrived home Friday evening after a European trip. They reached New York last Monday and toured the East. The McCalls visited Vermont and Massachusetts while the Day family went to New York City and attended The Music Man show. All report a wonderful vacation.

Glenn McCall Robert Day Eddie Dennis New York East McCalls Vermont Massachusetts Day New York City Music Man

Tri County ousted from Iowa City tournament

Iowa City National defeated Tri County Babe Ruth 3 to 1 to oust the team from the tournament on Saturday. Welch allowed 2 hits and fanned 3 for the winners. Schooley pitched for Tri County, surrendering 3 hits with 6 strikeouts. Tri County had 5 errors to Iowa City’s 1. Box score given.

Iowa City National Tri - County Babe Ruth Iowa City Welch Bill Schooley

Sikes Wins Minnesota Golf Classic in Dramatic Final Round

Dan Sikes, the Jacksonville, Florida lawyer, shot a final-round 64 to win the Minnesota Golf Classic at Keller Golf Course. He finished 72 holes at 12 under par 272, edging Ken Still by one stroke for the $20,000 first prize, with Tom Weiskopf and others close behind.

ST. Paul, Minn UPI Dan Sikes Keller Golf Course Sikes Jacksonville Fla Ken Still Tacoma Wash

Mike Brake Stumbles in Iowa Masters Playoff

Mike Brake, a young Washington golfer, stood tied for third after 36 holes in the Iowa Masters at Ames but faded in the final round to finish several strokes behind winner Dr. Charles Updegraff of Boone. Updegraff and Bill Feehan were tied after regulation. Feehan lost on the first hole of a sudden death playoff. Brake posted 73 77 82 for 232 total. The article also notes that the first Europeans to explore the North Carolina coast were the French.

Mike Brake Washington Ames Charles Updegraff Boone Updegraff Bill Feehan Feehan Brake

Exclusive one man franchise opportunity here in Iowa area

A profitable 13 year old service franchise is offered for one man only. Earnings potential ranges from 15000 to 25000 yearly with light manual labor and no product or inventory to carry. Requires 4800 to qualify. No prior business experience needed. Training and setup assistance provided. Write about yourself. Confidential replies. Lloyd H. Kreier, Franchise Development, Rockford Illinois.

Iowa Nebraska Minnesota Dakotas Lloyd H. Kreier P. O. Box N. Central Ave Rockford, Ill

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