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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1967

Page

8

Red Sox surge to fourth in troubled season

Boston fans watch the Red Sox move into sole possession of fourth after an 8-1 win over the Yankees as Minnesota-Twins rain delay ties Detroit 5-5. Carl Yastrzemski and Tony Conigliaro spark a 13-hit attack. Jim Lonborg earns seven strikeouts in a seven-hitter. The rival White Sox and Orioles win, while rain suspends California at Cleveland.

Fred Down UPI Boston Dick Williams Red Sox New York Yankees Minnesota Twins Detroit Tigers Williams Carl Yastrzemski Tony Conigliaro Jim Lonborg Yastrzemski Conigliaro Yankees Lonborg Dick McAuliffe al Kaline Killebrew Rod Carew Detroit White Sox Tommie Agee Don Buford Tom McCraw Hoyt Wilhelm Bruce Howard Bob Locker Jim O’toole F. Robinson Dave Johnson Orioles Pete Richert

Mid-season MV SC Race Set for West Liberty Saturday

The first of two mid season championship races in the MV SC circuit will be run at West Liberty on Saturday night June 24 over a 50 lap route. Time trials begin at 6 30 p m with the races scheduled to start at 7 30 p m. The June 17 Columbus Junction races were rained out and rescheduled for Thursday June 29.

West Liberty Columbus Junction

Kid's Golf League Forms at Keota Lagos Acres

Keota hosts the Kid's Golf League with play starting Saturday morning June 24 at Lagos Acres. Teams include Mike McInerney John Tad lock Dennis Hawkins Ambrose Jaeger Jerry Flynn Kevin Altenhofen Bill McFadden Lavon Altenholfen Courtney Olson Chuck Trier Dave Fink Nor bie Greiner Robbie Malley Steve Hels cher Perry Palmer Hal Fos dick Gary Richardson and more.

Keota Lagos Acres Mike McInerney John Tadlock Dennis Hawkins Ambrose Jaeger Jerry Flynn Kevin Altenhofen Bill McFadden Lavon David Altenholfen Courtney Olson Chuck Trier Dave Fink Norbie Greiner Robbie Malley Steve Helscher Perry Palmer Hal Fosdick Gary Richardson Mike Geil Fred Zehr

Red Cross summer tips urge water safety and swim skill

A 6 percent rise in drownings to 7200 in 1966 prompts the Red Cross to push safety rules and a summer Learn To Swim program. Emphasis on learning to swim, swimming with a companion, safe venues, and proper supervision is paired with diving, skin and scuba diving, and water skiing precautions.

American Red Cross Clinton Boshart Washington County Water Safety Red Cross

Major League Standings and Results Summary

United Press International reports American League standings and Wednesday results with Boston routing New York 8 1 Baltimore edging Kansas City 5 4 Chicago sweeping Washington 5 2 and 2 1 wins over Washington. Minnesota 5 Detroit 5 called after 8 innings due to rain. California at Cleveland postponed by rain. List of probable pitchers and Friday games included. In National League Atlanta crushed San Francisco 9 2 New York tied 2 2 Philadelphia 0 Chicago won 6 3 Cincinnati 3 Houston 2 St Louis 2 Los Angeles 0 with late games at 8 05 10 p.m. and 2 30 p.m. starts.

Fenway Park Boston Lonborg Thad Tillotson Chicago White Sox Washington Senators Baltimore Orioles Kansas City Athletics California Cleveland Atlanta San Francisco Chicago Pittsburgh Cincinnati Houston New York Philadelphia St. Louis Los Angeles Yastrzemski Frank Robinson Orioles Robinson Harmon Killebrew Twins Baltimore Kansas City Washington Minnesota Detroit Landis Verbanic Odom Barber Kant Sparma Brunel McDowell B. Shaw Wise Carlton Osteen Cloninger Niekro Perry Bolin W. L

Keota Twilight Golf leads as Manning tops scores

Keota Twilight Golf at Lagos Acres shows Manning's team in first with the low 39 by Manning and Altenhofen Olson scoring 40s in week one. Olson and Altenhofen trail, while Olson's team sits second as standings list various players and point totals amid a noisy, partial table.

Keota Manning Lagos Acres Olson Altenhofen Stoutner Oe Sanders Cokoteste Ifs Barta

Noted Shooting Suspect Tied to Ditch Driveings

Christine and Julie testified a man forced them from their car and forced them into the back seat. He warned of shooting if they disobeyed. The group drove to a ditch and an abandoned barn where Skoog and his son were shot. The girls witnessed part of the incident and described being left in the trunk near Cedar Rapids.

Christine Julie Scriven Skoog Cedar Rapids

Legislature debates medical center and western Iowa college

In Des Moines the House initially approved an $83 million medical center plan but then reconsidered and rejected it by 62 to 56 after charges of a deal with Polk County legislators. A separate amendment for a western Iowa college passed 61 to 50 on a second try. Senate members urged higher funding, arguing $75 million to $92 million would affect the state’s higher education leadership. A New Hampshire lawmaker proposed letting private bars for men to discuss issues without women present.

Des Moines House Western Iowa College Polk County Des Moines Medical Center Western Iowa Richard Radl Lisbon William Harbor Henderson Senate Tom Riley Cedar Rapids Richard Stephens Ainsworth Glenn Stephens Redeker Howard Bowen University of Iowa W. Robert Parks Iowa State University J. W. Maucker State College of Iowa Regents Iowa Board of Regents Concord N.H UPI New Hampshire Fannie Gerber Portsmouth

War tolls rise as May proves bloodiest month

The report tallies 67,083 American injuries and 600 missing in Vietnam, with Communist deaths at 9,900 and Allied losses at 2,205. In air missions, 133 strikes against rail routes and one American plane lost. Coastal and field actions near Saigon and Bon Son Plain yield 70 and 73 Communist deaths respectively, with six Americans killed and 22 wounded. Captains Patterson and Firse credited with rescue.

U.S North Vietnam Hanoi China Robert Patterson Akron Ohio John Firse Cleveland U.S. Army 25Th Infantry Division Saigon Song Ve 1St Air Cavalry Bon Son G.i.s

Local Women’s Bowling League Scores and Standings

In Monday Niters league top team Golf posted a 2372 series and 858 game while Bell Truck Line and Darby Barber Shop trended behind. Individual leaders include Hilda Ruble with 598 in series and Dee Walley with 193 in a game. Tracy McNeil tied at 180. Also note the Mariana Trench depth at 36 198 feet below the Pacific floor.

Bell Truck Darby Cal’s Gals Ross Bo’s Belles Bell Ready Mix Golf Goff Bell Hilda Ruble Tracy McNeil Dee Walley

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