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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1954

Page

8

Washington golfers drop first round in state junior tourney

Two Washington entries were eliminated in first round matches on Thursday while a third drew a bye. Ted Bailey fell to Lake Crookham of Oskaloosa in the third flight and Guy Montgomery lost to Roger Gode of Rockwell City in the fourth flight. Bill McCleery did not play due to a bye in the fourth flight.

Washington Hive Ted Bailey Lake Crookham Oskaloosa Guy Montgomery Roger Gode Rockwell City Bill McCleery

Marciano to Defend Heavy Title Tonight

Unbeaten Rocky Marciano defends his heavyweight title for the third time tonight against former champion Ezzard Charles at Yankee Stadium. The bout highlights a card featuring strong power punching and durability as the Weather Service notes a mostly fair night with a light breeze.

New York Rocky Marciano Ezzard Charles Yankee Stadium

Warmer weather eases crowd for heavyweight title fight

Forecasts shift toward clear night as gates aim for a 600 000 attendance and 400 000 gate. Marciano favored 17-5 to stop Charles dream of recapturing the title. Rocky, famed for past knockouts, seeks his 46th straight win and 41st KO.

Tle Weather Bureau Marciane Charles Bight Rocky Joe Louis Jersey Joe Walcott Roland LaStarza

Cleveland's Second Line Pitchers Extend Winning Streak

Cleveland's Indians push a seven game winning streak with seven different pitchers in the last six wins. Don Mossi secured the latest victory over Washington, allowing four hits in relief before a seventh inning. starter Art Houtteman had two wins in the streak, with Lemon Garcia Wyn Feller also contributing prior victories.

Cleveland Lemon Garcia Wyn al Lopez Indians Cates Don Messi Washington Mossi Lopez Art Houtteman Bob Lemon Mike Garcia Barry Wyon Bob Feller Houtteman Hutter Skein

Giants Stay On Top as Baseball Highlights Roll In

Frantic early action saw Al Rosen knocked out by a line drive while Rudy Regaldo delivered a two run single for the margin in a Tribe win. Hobby Avila returned and lifted his average to 681 with a two RBI single. The White Sox beat the Athletics 11-6 with a seven run seventh and Ferris Fain grand slam. Whitey Ford shut out Baltimore 2-0 and Boston edged Detroit. Giants stay one game ahead in the NL with a 4-0 win over Cincinnati while Brooklyn clubbed Milwaukee 8-4 and Chicago and St Louis games were rained out.

al Rosen Connie Marrero Rudy Regaldo Hobby Avila Tribe White Sox Athletics Ferris Fain Whitey Ford Yankees Baltimore Boston Detroit Giants Cincinnati Jim Hearn Brooklyn Milwaukee Chicaco Pittsburgh St. Louis Philadelphia

Baseball Standings and Friday Night Games

National League teams and records listed with upcoming Friday night games including Chicago at Brooklyn St Louis at Brooklyn Cincinnati at Philadelphia Milwaukee at Pittsburgh Cleveland at New York Detroit at Washington Baltimore at Boston American League standings shown with records and Friday pairings New York at Chicago Philadelphia at Detroit Boston at Cleveland Washington at Baltimore

United Press National League New York Brooklyn Milwaukee Philadelphia St. Louis Cincinnati W. L. Pet Seo Chicago Pittsburgh Cleveland Detroit Boston Washington Baltimore

Herb Klontz Reaches Quarterfinals in Western Junior Golf

Cedar Rapids amateur champion Herb Klontz advanced to the quarterfinals of the Western Junior Golf Tournament with two Wednesday victories. He beat tourney medalist Ron Schwarzel of Pittsburgh in a first-round match and then defeated Chris Phelps of Highland Park by 6 and 4 in the afternoon second round, finishing even with par over 22 holes.

Champaign Herb Klontz Cedar Rapids Town Iowa Klontz Ron Schwarzel Pittsburgh Chris Phelps Highland Park

Washington Women Capture Walton Trophy in Fairfield

Washington women won the traveling Walton trophy at the Fairfield guest day. The team of Helen Doak Connie Day Virginia Melegari and Elizabeth Shannon led with the lowest team score for the one city event now the fourth straight year Washington has claimed the trophy. Day posted 44 to earn low score honors for the day while Shannon 47 led Washington other participants included Catherine Cruise Rosemary Nemmers Laurene Wells Nina Stutsman Helen Schenefelt La Rae Ferners Melegari also won No 1 low score and Das won No 2 low score.

Washington Helen Doak Connie Day Virginia Melegari Elizabeth Shannon Fairfield Catherine Cruise Rosemary Nemmers Laurene Wells Nina Stutsman Helen Schenefelt la Rae Ferners Day Shannon Melegari Mrs. Das

Blossom Cafe Reopens in Crawfordsville Under New Owner

Blossom cafe resumes operations in Crawfordsville with new owner Mrs Dewey Conrad and assistants Mrs Wilbur Wheeler Mrs Carlton White and Betty Lou Johnson. The owner plans Sunday hours and wishes her luck. The White family traveled to Des Moines to collect son Ronnie and Keith Thomas after Boys State.

Jacek Howard Crawfordsville Blossom Cafe Dewey Conrad Wilbur Wheeler Carlton White Betty Lou Johnson Conrad Carleton White Des Moines Ronnie Keith Thomas Boys State Legion Orrin Johnson Russell Zickefoose Vernon

Local social notes recount 50th OWS anniversary in Richland

Richland hosts Friday night gathering for the OWS 50th anniversary with grand officers and matron present. Richard Hantt visits grandparents Blake Spencer in Decorah Iowa. The Ford family travels from Washington Kansas to Detroit Michigan and Fairfield Iowa for church events and meals.

Clinton raises funds to entice industry

Clinton industrial development fund chairman Ray Clizke said Tuesday the group is raising funds to attract new industry to Clinton. The statement framed the effort as a means to expand local employment and economic growth.

Clinton Ray Clizke Clinton Industrial Development Fund

Clinton fund seeks $250000 for industrial loans

Contributions totaling 110265 bring the fund toward its 250000 goal. Begun June 3 the drive will finance industrial loans to support existing industries and attract new businesses to the Clinton area.

Clinton

Keep Floor Dry Take Time to Wipe Up a Spill

Urges immediate spill cleanup to prevent slips. Advises wiping the floor the moment a liquid reaches it, even when rushing. Promotes safety and careful maintenance in daily spaces.

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