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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1956

Page

3

Wilson Wins Fifth for Chicago in Slugging Night

Jim Wilson earned his fifth win since joining the White Sox after the May 21 trade that sent him and Dave Philley to Chicago. The 5-2 victory over Baltimore kept the White Sox five games behind the Yankees as Philley contributed a run, a hit, a sacrifice and field versatility.

Carl Lundquist Jim Wilson Chuck Comiskey White Sox Comiskey Frank Lane Paul Richards Wilson Dave Philley Chicago Mike Fornieles Connnne Johnson George Kell Bob Nieman Heck St. Louis Baltimore Richards Jim Eyee Orioles Nieman Kell Mark Bon Cincinnati Ted Kluszewski Frank Robinson Ed Bailey Ray Jablonski Roy McMillan Brooks Lawrence Johnny Temple Lawrence Jablonski Ciney Spahn Pittsburgh Jack Shepard Joe Adcock

Major Leagues Standings and Weekday Results

Major League standings show the National League leaders with Cincinnati at 31 27 games behind and Pittsburgh at 30 23 games behind. Tuesday and Wednesday matchups feature St Louis at Brooklyn, Chicago at New York, Cincinnati at Philadelphia, Milwaukee at Pittsburgh, plus AL leaders New York and Chicago with key games listed. Nightly pitching plans include Koufax and Antonelli among notable hurlers.

Cincinnat Pittsburgh Brooklyn St. Louis Milwaukee Chicago New York Philadelphia Cincinnati Phila Dickson Koufax Rush Antonelli Klippstein Simmons Burdette Friend L. Pet Boston Cleveland Baltimore Detroit Kansas City Washington Grim Lary Delock Lemon Nicht Moore Pierce Stewart Wiesler Heritage Santiago

Washington Little Leaguers overpower Chester 45 4 in western league

The Washington Little Leaguers beat West Chester 45 to 4 as Frank Kos pitched five hits with eight strikeouts for his first win. Washington built a 6 12 4 4 19 scoring line led by homers from Danny Lowe and Steve Talbot and a triple from Kos. The game ended early in the sixth due to darkness with Washington dominant at the plate and in the field.

Washington Senators Alex Kellner Kansas City Cincinnati Phillies Warren Spain Braves Pirates Pittsburgh West Chester Frank Kos Kos Koehler Keller Danny Lowe Steve Talbot Lowe

Local Notes and Birthdays From Washington County

Admitted today are Mrs. Don Dayton, Mrs. Mae Kauffman, and Ray Miller of Washington for surgical and medical care. Dismissals include Mrs. James Rich and her son, and Will Simgleton of Keota. Birthday wishes go to several residents. wedding congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Oakley Payne on their anniversary. New car licenses issued by county officials list several names. Property transfers are recorded, including William A Erwin, Grace Gardner, Ezra W Shenk, John Thomas Stewart, and others in multiple sections and subdivisions. Sports pages feature brief notes from Sports Afield on elephants, pickerel, ducks, dry flies, bear dogs, nylon tents, and hook designs.

Don Dayton Washington Surgical Mae Kauffman Ray Miller James Rich and Son Crawfordsville Will Simgleton Keota John Albert Winga Carl Peterson Sidney Eugene Schooley Alan Barclay Harold Griggs West Chester Mae Lamb Ainsworth Oakley Payne David W. Erwin Wiliam A Erwin Grace Gardner Grace Stacy Harley E. Perrin Ezra W Shenk Dayton William Guengerich Every A. Brenneman John Thomas Stewart John \. Phleger

Delmarva Peninsula Lobbed With Striped Bass Lore

In this clipping, Sports Afield describes heavy tackle for 45 degree line angles to spare rod tips, recalls Captain John Smith exploring the Delmarva Peninsula and a failed fry pan fisher while noting the peninsula as a fish rich landmass. It also contrasts elephants uprooting trees slowly with an Africa sketching safari by W. J. Wilwerding, observing their patient approach and massed charge.

John Smith Delmarva Peninsula Chesapeake Bay Sports Afield Magazine W. J. Wilwerding Africa

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