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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1968

Page

7

Schofield Helps Cardinals Rally Past Braves In 12th

Dick Schofield, veteran reserve, homered leading off the 12th inning to lift St. Louis to a 3-1 win over Atlanta and extend their NL lead to four games. He entered in the ninth after Cal Maxvill was pinch hit for, collecting his first homer of the year and 17th of his career as Joe Hoerner earned the win.

Dick Schofield Schofield St. Louis Atlanta Braves Cal Maxvill Roger Maris Pittsburgh Pirates Dick Groat Pirates Joe Hoerner Cubs Reds Philadelphia Houston Pittsburgh San Francisco Chicago Cincinnati Detroit Minnesota Baltimore Oakland Cleveland California Boston Tony Taylor Tony Gonzalez Chris Short Short Dick Farrell Rusty Staub Bob Aspromonte Ernie Banks Jack Lamabe Banks Ron Santo Tony Coninger Atlanta Elroy Face Ray Sadecki Maury Wills Matty Alou Bill Mazeroski Gene Alley Tommie Sisk Frank Linzy Giants

Yancey Opens Open leads field at Oak Hill

Bert Yancey, 29, shot a three under par 67 to take a two stroke lead in round two at Oak Hill Country Club Rochester. Texan rivals Lee Trevino and Charles Coody followed with 69s while legends Nicklaus Palmer Casper Player and Goalby posted 72 73 75 and 76 respectively. Smallest player John Felus frustrated crowds with an even par 70 amid rain and clouds.

Rochester N.Y UPI Albert Bert Yancey Chipley Fla Radnor Oak Hill Country Club Lee Trevino el Paso Charles Coody Fort Worth Byron Nelson ABC Nelson Jack Nicklaus Arnold Palmer Oak Hill Billy Casper Gary Player Bob Goalby John Felus Gallitzin

Major League Standings and Thursday Results Summary

United Press International reports MLB standings with California and Boston games. Thursday scores include California 4 Boston 2 and Detroit 3 Minnesota 1. Night games feature Cincinnati over Chicago, 8-4, and San Francisco 7 Philadelphia 3.

United Press International California Boston Detroit Minnesota Oakland Cleveland Baltimore Phoebus McNally Chance Boswell New York Barber Hunter Washington Coleman Brunet Chicago Peters Ellsworth Tiant Cincinnati Pittsburgh San Francisco Phila Houston St.l . Atla Inns Los Angeles Singer Kekich Philadelphia Short James McCormack Koosman Nye Atlanta Reed Wilson Moose St. Louis W. L. Pet W. L. Pet. GB Chicago Philadelphia

Junior Girls Golf Meet Set for June 16 at Jefferson

The 17th annual Junior Girls Golf Tournament runs June 16 to 21 at Greene Country Golf and Country Club in Jefferson. Defending champion Bobby Lichty of Waterloo returns, with 1967 runner-up Lynn Sandeman of Creston aiming to reclaim the title. Others in the field include Sue Harmon of Cedar Rapids, Melanie Schiller of Waterloo, Jodie Aschenbrener of Dubuque, Carol Martin of Sioux City, and Kathy Nydle of Ottumwa, daughter of Corky Major Nydle, making her first state trail appearance.

Jefferson ICPA Greene Country Bobby Lichty Waterloo Lynn Sandeman Creston Sue Harmon Cedar Rapids Melanie Schiller Jodie Aschenbrener Dubuque Carol Martin Sioux City Kathy Nydle Ottumwa Corky Major Nydle Iowa

Washington Pony League teams lose to Hills and Ainsworth

Washington Reds fell 21 to 10 to Hills in six innings as 13 walks and 5 hits plagued them. Blues were edged 9 to 8 by Ainsworth after trailing 7 in the fourth, with Carson earning the win and Washington outhitting 18 to 5. Kim Robertson went 5 for 5 and Dave Van Houtan 4 for 5 for Washington blue.

Washngton Hills Ainsworth Washington Reds Blues J. Rathmel Sriggen Dave Schooley Washington Bill Bordwell Washington Blues Carson Martin Kim Robertson Dave van Houtan

No objectors to gas storage plans near Columbus Junction

Public hearings on NGPL proposed underground natural gas storage dome northwest of Columbus Junction drew no objectors. NGPL described a three mile by six mile rock formation offering about 28 billion cubic feet storage in the St Peter sandstone. If ICC INRC and FPC approve, injections could start after easement and rights acquisitions, with first withdrawals likely in 1969 70. Negotiations continue with local authorities and railroads for storage rights and access.

Columbus Junction Wapello Natural Gas Pipeline Company of America NGPL Frank B. Means Iowa Commerce Resources Council INRC Robert W. Lindgren Columbus City St. Peter Iowa River Lindgren ICC Federal Power Commission FPC Bullard NCLP

Richland man injured in fall from ladder

Richland on Tuesday William Fitch about 70 semi retired farmer living northeast of town fell from a ladder at his home He crawled to the house to phone for help and was taken by ambulance to the Jefferson County Hospital for evaluation His injuries extent not fully revealed Tuesday Also notes visits by Mr and Mrs Edwin Brown and Edwin Jr to Rev and Mrs L Merle Green Sgt Mickey Miller on leave from Viet Nam honored at cooperative dinner June 9 at grandparents home Other guests include Merna Britten and three Shultz Kolosick and Miller families plus Miss Ann Miller and Dr John Ward wedding planned June 16 in Kirksville Missouri Tornado alert sounded Monday evening Richland sirens Harmony Circle lawn supper attended by eighteen members Weather brought rain to Richland

Richland William Fitch Jefferson County Edwin Brown Edwin Jr Rev Merle Green Mickey Miller U.S. Air Corps Viet Nam Ralph Miller Sgt Merna Britten Orville Lynn Stanley’ Kolosick North English Richard Shultz Marengo Ann Miller Greenville South Carolina John Ward Nebraska Methodist Church Kirksville

Daley releases study on possible giant lakefront airport

Chicago mayor Richard J. Daley released a feasibility study examining a third metropolis airport. The report centers on a 27 square mile facility three times the size of O Hare, planned on a saucer shaped island five miles off 31st Street in Lake Michigan, with no firm recommendations.

Chicago UPI Richard J. Daley Lake Michigan O’hare International 31St Street

Winglers and friends gather in Riverside area Sunday

Visitors from West Burlington Cedar Rapids Des Moines and Solon joined Mrs Helen Wingler and other locals for a weekend gathering in Riverside. Attendees included CPO William Wingler and family and Lloyds relatives with graduation and college plans noted for Lorrie Jo Dennis and Sherry Foley.

Gun Control Debate Focuses on Mail Order Purchases

Glassen notes NRA support for a law requiring affidavits from prospective gun buyers before mail order shipments, with local police investigations. Clark blasts excessive paperwork and calls for a prohibition on mail order gun sales. congressional backers see waning opposition as tighter controls advance.

Glassen NRA Clark Justice Department

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