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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1962

Page

6

Giants Win But Dodgers Tie for Lead

Willie Mays returns to the Polo Grounds with a homer as the Giants beat the Mets 9-6 in New York. Dodgers win twice over the Phillies to pull into a first place tie, extending their season-long winning streak as other majors action unfolds.

Giants Dodgers Polo Grounds Willie Mays San Francisco Giants New York Mets Willie McCovey Jim Davenport Billy Pierce New York Mets Philadelphia San Francisco Phillies Tommy

Major Leagues Scores and Pitcher Matchups Across Cities

A compilation of major league results with night and day games. Cincinnati beat Chicago 5 to 2 while Los Angeles defeated Philadelphia 11 to 4. Other notable lines include San Francisco 9 New York 6 and Milwaukee 7 St. Louis 0.

Cleveland Detroit New York Yankees Los Angeles Angels Washington Minnesota Chicago White Sox Baltimore Orioles Kansas City Boston Cincinnati Chicago Los Angeles Phila San Fran New York Pittsburgh Houston Milwaukee St. Louis Farrell Law Gibson Hendley Spahn Klippstein Hobbie San Francisco Sanford Buffalo Hook Mizell Philadelphia Ortega Bennett Burnside Kralick Donahue Donovan Bunning Baltimore Pizarro Wynn Barber Fisher Ford McBride St Louis

Lint Alleges Gratuities From State Officials

Des Moines reports Democratic candidate Lewis E. Lint charged that state officials received several thousand dollars in gratuities for special favors. He did not name individuals but said they came from a prominent state department and included sports coats whiskey and other items. He claimed payments were made from the state treasury with tax money.

Des Moines UPI Lewis E. Lint Lint State Department

District Softball Tourney at Iowa City 1962

The 10th District American Softball Association tournament will be July 7 8 10 12 14 and 15 1962 at Oddfellows Softball Park Iowa City sponsored by Eureka Lodge 44 IOOF. Entry fee 10 dollars plus two new balls and a listed roster with manager contact details due by July 2.

American Softball Association Eureka Lodge No. 44 IOOF Oddfellows Iowa City John R. Millis 9Th St. S. W Cedar Rapids Iowa

Player Leads Memphis Open After Halfway Mark

Gary Player, at 131, tops a 95-player field entering the third round of the Memphis Open. He added a 66 to his 65 first round total, while Bruce Crampton tied a course record with 63 and Arnold Palmer struggled with a 71.

Memphis, Tenn UPI Gary Player Don January Bruce Crampton Sidney Australia Arnold Palmer Memphis Gene Littler Crampton Jay Hebert Tommy Jacobs Don Whitt Gay Brewer Jr Tony Lema Billy Maxwell Cary Middlecoff George Coors E. B. Gee Blytheville Ark

YMCA sponsored baseball team aims for summer play

Coach John Sproule calls high school boys to join YMCA baseball team this summer. First practice at Green Field 6 p.m. Monday. First game Friday June 8 at Ainsworth 5 30 p.m. A full schedule runs through July for high school players.

John Sproule YMCA Green Field Ainsworth

A and W Edge West Liberty In A 15 14 Marathon Win

The A and W softball team outlasted West Liberty 15 to 14 in 13 innings at Green Field Friday night. Frank Chmelar earned the win after a late misplay by West Liberty, with Phil McClure delivering the decisive hit and Bob Redlinger starting the game. The A and W squad advances to a West Liberty tournament Sunday at 12 15 p m CDT.

West Liberty Green Field Phil McClure Frank Chmelar Bob Redlinger Yaro Chmelar Frank

Set Practice Times For Summer Program

YMCA summer program schedules practice times for multiple age groups. Babe Ruth at Green Field Monday 9 a.m. 11-12 year olds at Lincoln School Monday 1 p.m. High School at Green Field Monday 5 30 p.m. 9-10 year olds at Lincoln School Tuesday 1 p.m. Rain plan moves all meetings to the YMCA. Players should bring registration fee of 2 dollars, not T shirts.

YMCA Babe Ruth Green Field Lincoln School

Baccalaureate Held In School at Keota

Keota May 28 Baccalaureate exercises were held Sunday evening at the Elementary School. Gretchen Miksch led the processional as the senior class entered escorted by Delores Martin and Doug Powell. Rev. David Von Wagner spoke on The Hope of the World. Rev. C S Kleckner gave the invocation and benediction. Boys glee club and octet performed. Sgt Richard N Striegel has returned to Wichita Kansas after a 10 day visit with family. He will attend missile school in Wichita Falls Texas for six months. Extension cord safety urged by Rural Electrification Administration noting a number 18 cord carries five amperes.

Keota Gretchen Miksch Delores Martin Doug Powell David von Wagner C. S. Kleckner Boys Glee Club Richard N. Striegel Wichita Kansas Emma Striegel John Charles White Ted Fritz Mechanicsville Striegel Wichita Falls Texas

Christmas stamp to break customs in new design era

Postmaster General Day says the first US Christmas stamp this year will depart from the usual style to widen stamp art horizons. The denomination depends on a postal rate increase before Congress. Also new 50 Star flag stamp joins regular series. Australia marks John Stuart crossing centenary with July release. Norfolk Islands issues highlight local fishes. France promotes air tourism with two new stamps.

United States Australia John Stuart Norfolk Islands Pacific

Soupy Sales to Host NBC Late Show With Carson Move

NBC TV tonight features Soupy Sales hosting from New York as Johnny Carson prepares to take over in the fall. Also listed are Danny Thomas Shaw with Bob Hope on CBS and other prime time reads including Andy Griffith Hennesey Thriller Ben Casey with medical drama and a tale of two cousins plotting to kill an aunt for her fortune.

Roberto Clemente Pittsburgh Houston Smoky Burgess Roy Face Bob Shaw Braves Cardinals del Crandall Gus Bell Milwaukee Larry Jackson Jim Perry Tigers Chuck Hinton Jim Donahue Senators Twins Bob Schmidt Ray Ripplemeyer Charley Smith White Sox Orioles Turk Lown Hoyt Wilhelm United Press International Tonight NBC Soupy Sales Johnny Carson Sales New York Danny Thomas Shaw CBS Bob Hope Andy Griffith Mayberry Hennesey Thriller Boris Karloff Phyllis Thaxter Martia Hunt Ben Casey ABC Casey

Memorial Day Recitals Across Washington Community

News from Washington area mentions Memorial Day guests and gatherings. Capt. Douglas Dowell of the Air Force Academy visits Ames for doctoral work with Iowa State University, with wife and son moving July 1. Local families host relatives and attend alumni events, dinners, and receptions throughout the holiday period.

W. H. McConnell Douglas Dowell Air Force Academy Colorado Springs Colo Dowell Ames Iowa State University William McConnell Jr Iowa City W.H. McConnell Capt. Dowell McConnells

The Pipe Wrench summer routine and family note

A family writes of summer vacation with Steve assisting on jobs since school’s end on Memorial Day. They reflect on three generations of service to customers and a proud moment for a young man moving into work with his father. A carrier cooling unit becomes essential to combat upcoming heat.

Steve

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