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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1968

Page

8

Odom nearly no hits and splits twin bill for A’s

Oakland pitcher John Odom narrowly missed a no hitter when a broken bat single by Dave Johnson with two outs in the ninth spoiled a perfect game. Odom lost the chance for a blue moon no-no as Baltimore Nationals spoiled his bid. Jim Nash finished the night with a 6-0 win as the A’s swept the Orioles.

United Press International John Odom Oakland Athletics Blue Moon Odom Baltimore Orioles Dave Johnson Ellie Hendricks Jim Nash A’s Orioles Oakland Jim Catfish Hunter Minnesota Twins Don Mincher Angels Fritz Peterson Yanks Mincher Bill Monbouquette Mickey Mantle Jim McGlothlin Paul Casanova Washington Ted Uhlaender Twins

Richey To Face Jones For French Open Title

Nancy Richey, coming off two consecutive upsets of Billie Jean King, meets Ann Haydon Jones in the women's singles final at the French Open in Paris. Richey defeated King 2 6 6 3 6 4 in a semifinal, after King won the earlier Madison Square Garden rally. Jones downed Annette Du Plooy 7 5 6 3 to reach the final. The men's final pits Rod Laver against Ken Rosewall after Laver beat Pancho Gonzales 6 3 6 3 6 1 and Rosewall defeated Andres Gimeno 3 6 6 3 7 5 6 3.

Paris UPI Nancy Richey Billie Jean King Ann Haydon Jones Miss Richey United States San Angelo Tex Mrs. King Long Beach Calif Madison Square Garden Spain

Major Leagues Results and Tonight's Probables

Summary of today’s American and National League results with schedule. Cleveland beat Detroit and New York defeated California in doubleheaders, plus Boston edged Chicago. Minnesota topped Washington while Oakland won at Baltimore. Tonight’s probable starters feature McDowell at Lolich and Hunter at McNally with Chicago at Boston and California at New York among others.

Yankees California Angels Minnesota Washington Senators Washington Boston Chicago Detroit Cleveland Cincinnati St. Louis Cardinals Pittsburgh Houston Los Angeles Philadelphia Atlanta New York San Francisco McDowell Lolich Oakland Hunter Baltimore McNally Priddy Bell California

U S Takes 2-0 Lead in Davis Cup Finals

In Charlotte the U S team capitalizes on the synthetic green carpet as Clark Graebner and Bob Lutz push toward clinching the title against Ecuador. Graebner beat Miguel Olvera 6 2 6 1 6 2 after Arthur Ashe opened with a 6 3 6 3 6 2 win over Pancho Guzman.

Charlotte N.C UPI Charlotte Coliseum U.S New York Clark Graebner Ecuador Graebner Love Olvera

Anthracnose Threat to Ames Sycamores Warns of Caerled Cankers

Iowa State University extension plant pathologist Abraham Epstein warns that anthracnose disease is striking sycamore trees this spring, especially during twig canker and leaf blight stages. The guide outlines five control steps from pruning and removal of infected material to careful spraying with specific chemicals, starting as buds swell.

Ames Iowa State University Extension Abraham Epstein

Fortnightly Club president heads to Detroit convention

Ten years ago today Mrs. Sylvia Wilson, president of the Fortnightly Club, will leave Sunday afternoon from Iowa City to attend the General Federation of Women's Club convention in Detroit, Michigan, June 26. She will join 38 club women from this section of Iowa traveling by bus.

Sylvia Wilson Iowa City Federation of Women's Club Detroit Mich Iowa

Crampton Leads 500 Festival Open At Midpoint

Bruce Crampton shot 70 for a 36 hole total of 138 to hold a two stroke lead in the $100,000 500 Festival Open in Indianapolis. Sam Snead and Frank Beard were within two strokes at 140 and 141 respectively as Lou Graham surged with a 66 to join the chasing pack.

Indianapolis Ind UPI Australia Bruce Crampton Crampton Sam Snead Frank Beard Lou Graham Snead Mike Hill Dave Hill

Morrison, Morrison and Lloyd Firm Directory Entry

Edmund D. Morrison Jr and James E. Lloyd practice at 211 West Washington Street with phone 653 5431. Dr M L Tweeton listed at 108 North Marion with phone 653 2351 and Wednesday Saturday closures. Dr P L Etter is an osteopathic physician with Journal Blog contact 653 9207.

M. L. Tweeton North Marion P. L. Etter Osteopathic

Ocean Shores crowns clam digging champion in 1967 prix

Ron Smith 27 of Raymond wins the Great Annual Clam Prix on Ocean Shores beach after digging 18 razor clams in under seven minutes. He defeats 77 rivals to claim the title.

Ron Smith Raymond Ocean Shores Smith

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