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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1952

Page

6

Hines Two Homers Front Washington Cubs Win 8 1

Washington Cubs crushed the Preshwaters city league 8 to 1 at Greenfield in the girls game. Hines hit two homers, including one with bases loaded, as Ramseyer won over Kerr. Washington totaled 11 hits while Ramseyer held control after early rallies. No game at Greenfield tonight due to rain.

Hines Ramseyer Washington Cubs Greenfield McConnell Wapello Washington Kerr Freshwaters Kilxore McClure Truax Ramsever Shearman Cards Phillies Cardinals Reds Braves Yankees Detroit Tigers Red Sox Browns Senators Indians White Sox Athletics

Veterans of Baseball Evening Schedule or Result Snippet

Multiple NBA and MLB style pairings appear with teams like Pittsburgh Brooklyn Chicago New York St Louis Boston Cincinnati Philadelphia and Detroit listed for night games. The text mentions a standing table and a funeral for Ed Sehulda attended by Mr and Mrs Yaro Sojka and Mary Horak.

Pittsburgh Brooklyn Chicago New York St. Louis Boston Knight Cincinnati Philadelphia Toston Cleveland Washington c Detroit Washington Yaro Sojka Mary Horak Cubs Kansas Tn Ed Sehulda Sehulda Thitakeo Sseneoee

Clam Chowder Riddle Delays as Clams Refuse to Stand

A weary man asks a waiter to dissolve two vitamin pills in clam chowder. After a long wait, the waiter explains the soup will come only when the clams lie down. The joke hinges on a playfully literal image of clams not lying down.

Miracle Seekers as Giants Falter in Tight NL Race

Giants race in peril as injuries and misplays plague them after a mixed week. Leo Durocher appeals for a miracle to spark a comeback while Dodgers surge with Erskine’s near perfect game and Cubs swept.

New York Leo Durocher Giants Dodgers Carl Erskine Cubs Willie Ramsdell Roy Campanella Carl Rurillo Andy Pafko

Handicap Championship Qualifying Planned at Washington Club

Washington Golf and Country Club outlines qualifying rounds for its annual handicap championship from June 22 to 28. Entrants, posted after qualifying, have one week for each match, all matches are 18 holes. Entries may be made at the pro shop. defending champion is Dick Hotle with runner-up Jim Greenfield. A stray line notes infant foot lengths of 3 and 3.1 inches.

Washington Golf and Country Club Charles Wiele Club Dick Hotle Jim Greenfield

McGranery Vows Quick Purge Of DOJ Misconduct

Attorney General James P. McGranery pledged rapid action against corruption in the Justice Department after President Truman fired Lester Luther of Topeka Kansas for alleged outside fees. Luther will face a federal grand jury investigation. McGranery said he will act swiftly upon any misconduct uncovered.

Washington James P. McGranery U. S Lester Luther Topeka Kan Justice Department Luther McGranery Howard McGrath

Men's Bowling Summer League Standings and Highs

Hollanders tops list at 1 5 record while Leon's Neons hold 1 1 5 as Hot Rods and Joe's Jugglers trail. High team series include Hollanders 1747 Hot Rods 1742 Hoot Owls 1705. High team game spotlights Hot Rods 636 Hollanders 626 Leon's Neons 615. Individual high games list Mike Flenner 199 Lee Holland 192 Don Smith 188. High series honors go to Don Smith 632 with Lee Holland 501 and Mike Flenner 485.

Hollanders Leon's Neons Hot Rods Joe's Jugglers Hoot Owls Woody Butchers Leon

Two Gunmen Rob Clinton Store of About $100

Two nervous gunmen held up the Low Moor Corners store ten miles west of Clinton on Highway 30 Thursday night escaping in a dark sedan officers believe California plates. No injuries reported. Frank Thompson and wife provided description to police.

Clinton Low Moor Corners Here California Frank Thompson

Robbers Enter Store During Counting to Loot Cash Register

Two gunmen walked in as clerks counted change near closing time. They ordered Thompson to face the wall, rifled the cash register, and fled toward the east.

Thompson

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