Athletics Doubleheader Upsets White Sox as Yankees Close Gap
Philadelphia Athletics defeated Chicago 4 to 3 in 11 innings and 12 to 5 in the second game, widening the Yankees’ chase to three games behind. Yankees beat Detroit 2 to 0, Raschi allowed three hits. Dodges 2 Cub 1, Reds 6 Braves 1, Cards 10 Phillies 2. A bench-clearing brawl followed the first game with Elmer Vale collision.
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Gus Niarhosana
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Paul Richards
Southeastern Iowa amateur golf tournament at town course
The annual southeastern Iowa amateur golf tournament will be held Saturday and Sunday at the Washington golf course. Since 1945 the event has grown to the state’s largest amateur tournament. Past winners include Lt. Griffith in 1945 with 106, Jim Nelson in 1946 after a playoff, Bob Taylor in 1947, and Max Shields in 1948 with a 10% score, reflecting its storied history and local ties.
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Gene Turner
Washington
Lt. Griffith
Nelson
Fairfield
Campbell
Oskaloosa
Jim Nelson
Bob Taylor
Boston
Mass
Bob
Dr. Clow
McKirahan Triumphs In 1949 Golf Tourney At Iowa Course
Bob McKirahan of Wayland led a record setting day in 1949 scoring 101 for 27 holes after tying the nine hole record and setting an 18 hole mark of 65. He played for the Iowa State University golf team with his father a Wayland doctor. The event drew 168 entrants, with 121 entries sold for Sunday. The tournament spans six flights with play starting Saturday morning and continuing through Sunday.
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Bob McKirahan
Wayland
Bob
MecKirahan
John Jacobs
Iowa Colt
State University of Iowa
Larry Dwyer
Muscatine
B. Co. D
Five Petitions Plan Street Surfacing This Summer
Five more petitions asking for street surfacing this summer were presented to the city council last night, indicating growing interest in tentative plans for street improvements this year.
Joe Louis Eyes Second Title Shot After Savold KO
Joe Louis at 37 may sign today for a heavyweight title bout, likely in Detroit on September 12, after a knockout win over Lee Savold in Madison Square Garden. The Brown Bomber battered Savold to a sixth round knockout at 2 29, drawing 18 179 fans as he seeks a rematch with Ezzard Charles if Charles loses.
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Joe Louis
Lee Savold
Bomber Joe
Savold
Madison Square Garden
Detroit
Ezzard Charles
Charvies
Iowa serviceman among 13 aboard transport to San Francisco
Local report says Cpl. Lawrence D. Crowl from Washington is among 13 Iowans scheduled to board the USSS Thomas Jefferson in San Francisco June 13, returning from the Korean theater. Mrs. E. E. Ward departs for Grinnell to serve as Hawkeye Girls State counselor June 17 to 24. Rex Payne and his son visit from Clarksburg W V with the Wag goner and Bealer households. Pone is Mrs. Wag goner’s brother.
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Lawrence D. Crowl
Route Three
Washington
San Francisco
Thomas Jefferson
E. E. Ward
Grinnell
Hawkeye
Rex Payne Wit
Clarksburg
W. Va
William Waggoner
Don Bealer
Mr. -Pgone
Mrs. Waggoner
Mrs. Bealer
Toddy Stick Promises Gentle Aftershave For Dad
Fathers will appreciate a Sportsman Toddy Stick that soothes skin after shaving. It is advertised as antiseptic and non oily providing a pleasant experience. Price listed at 1.00 plus tax.
Cloudy Skies with Scattered Showers This Afternoon
Mostly cloudy conditions with widely scattered showers expected this afternoon. Tonight remains cloudy with continued chances of showers, bringing damp and cooler conditions across the area.
Methodist WSCS Luncheon Honors Members and Plans
One hundred fifteen women attended a 1 pm WSCS luncheon at the Methodist church. New president Mrs Don Maxwell welcomed guests and announced June 17 as WSCS Recognition Day. A memorial service for Alva Hearne Holland and honors for past presidents were held as Mrs Gates received a pin.
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Methodist Church
Daryl Tucker
William Sitler
W. S. Messer
E. E. Stutsman
Don Maxwell
W. L. Gates
Christian Social Relations
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Gates
O. E. Schmidt
H. M. Wodder
W. S. Kyle
P. L. Etter
Schmidt
Etter
Alva Hearne Holland
Washington Methodist Church
E. F. Stutsman
A. S. Smith
Jesus
Mari
Weekend Baptism Set For Roger James King In Ames
Mr and Mrs Archie King travel from Toledo to visit in Ames with the Eckles family and plan a baptism at Collegiate Methodist church for Roger James King. Attending are Robert and Cheryl Eckels and others from West Chester and Ames, with Kings active in Ames church circles during Iowa State College days.
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Roger James
Toledo
Ohio
Albert Wehr
Riverside
L. F. Harding
Helen Heilman
Crystal Lake
Miss Thornburg
Boone
Iowa
Robert Day
Ames
Day
Burtwin Day
Brighton
Iowa State College School of Veterinary Medicine
Rural Homemaker's Club Hosts Mrs Farrel Young
The Rural Homemakers group met with Mrs Farrel Young on Thursday afternoon with nine members present. Mrs Walter Krantz opened the session by reading the 91st Psalm. In business the club voted to buy one share of stock in the Community Improvement Association and urged members to join. Mrs Wooley read the June Parent Magazine lesson on Discipline and a discussion followed. Mrs Young served light refreshments.
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Farrel Young
Walter Krantz
Community Improvement Association
W. C. Wooley
Social Calendar Highlights Saturday and Week of Meetings
Monday events include Rainbow Girls at 7 30 p m at the Masonic Temple and a White Shrine bridge luncheon with rolls at the Masonic Temple one o clock. Red Bulletins meet at 7 30 with Mrs W R Miller and the Vigilant class of the Presbyterian church gathers at 6 30 p m for a Sunset Park picnic with a dish to pass and coffee provided. Transportation from the church. Tuesday features the Mary Martha Sunday school class active.
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White Shrine Bridge
W R. Miller
Presbyterian Church
Sunset Park
Mary Martha
Local Social Gatherings and Remembrance Events
Annual class party at 2 p.m. in church parlors. YWCA mixers at 6 p.m. Meet a Circle IV of the First Presbyterian church at 6:30 with a cooperative dinner. Wednesday New Haven Social Circle with Mrs Elliot McKinstry. Remembrance of Flag Day by New Haven Ladies Aid led by Mrs George Canott. White elephant exchange.
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YWCA
First Presbyterian Church
New Haven
Elliot McKinstry
George Canott
White Elephart Exchange
Lyon Freedom Gas Kitchen Display Introduction in Washington
The display features a complete Lyon kitchen line with new fingertip cabinet wall unit air control exhaust, and a dry storage section over the refrigerator. Iowa Southern Utilities Co. adds Server gas refrigerator and Universal gas range to enhance the kitchen display.
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Lyon
Iowa Southern Utilities Co
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