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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1963

Page

8

Second Round City Little League Play Results

The Friday morning games saw the Indians 10 2 over Orioles and Tigers 6 1 over Yankees in the American League while Braves 2 0 upset Dodgers and Cubs 2 1 beat Giants in the National League. Bruce Paul starred with a three run homer and a late RBI triple as he pitched for the Tigers in the opener.

Green Field Indians Tigers Braves Cubs Yankees Orioles Dodgers Giants Bruce Paul RBI Paul Mangold Fleagle Truck Doug Higgins Horton Gebhardt

Exhibition Game At Field Here Tonight

The first Little League exhibi tion game of the summer season will be played at Green Field tonight starting at 6 o clock. Indians of the American League for 9 and 10 year olds face the Orioles in the local YMCA summer baseball program.

Green Field Jim Wheeler YMCA Orioles

Local youths’ robbery hearing postponed to Wednesday

Two local youths charged with robbery have the hearing delayed until Wednesday at the request of their attorney. Dan Cookes and Dad Greiner remain in county jail under $5,000 bond each, awaiting the outcome of the hearing.

Dan Cookes Dad Greiner

Italian Team Again Wins Bridge Title

In St Vincent Italy defeats the United States to retain the world title while beating Argentina 372 to 282. The United States loses to Italy after a late rally that erased a 21 IMP deficit in the semifinals. Next year’s world championship will be a world bridge olympiad in New York City in May 1964. Bermuda Bowl resumes in 1985.

ST. Vincent Italy UPI United States France U. S Argentina U.S Mary New York City

Boy, 14 Confesses He Shot Playmate in Tragedy

A 14 year old boy is held on a manslaughter charge after confessing to shooting Otis Godfrey, 14, at his home. Terry Lee Gilbert admitted loading a .410 shotgun and firing, claiming the gun discharged when aimed at Godfrey who sat typing. He allegedly dragged the body to the backyard and hid it behind a packing box.

Gilbert Otis Godfrey William Alston Godfrey E.J. McCarthy

Southeast Town social notes highlight golf and events

The column lists the Southeast Town schedule with Wednesday and Thursday gatherings including Family Night dinner and Ladies Day led by Ruth Young and committee. It praises local helpers Connie Day Betty Turnipseed Jean Robertson Lorene Cox Rachel Jungbluth and others, notes bridge and prizes, reports Mt Pleasant golf tournament fun and strong junior players, urges golf course repairs, and reflects on community resilience with USGA posters and a nature focus.

Iowa Ruth Young Connie Day Betty Turnipseed Jean Robertson Lorene Cox Rachel Jungbluth Virginia Lemley Phil Weik Jay Sellers Mildred Wester Nark Catherine Cruise Violet Jo Favors Helen Breese Lorene Phleger Eleanor Morrison Bertha DeLa Gladys Lloyd

Ben Flam Wins Mount Pleasant Amateur Golf Title

Ben Flam of New London captured the Mount Pleasant amateur golf title after taking an early lead, finishing 27 holes with a 108. He edged Burlington’s Tom Stewart and Ed Bedell, along with Ben Vorwerk of Muscatine who tied for third at 110.

Mount Pleasant Ben Flam New London Flam Tom Stewart Burlington Ed Bedell Ben Vorwerk Muscatine

McCreedy to Enter Medical School in September

Gordon McCreedy son of Dr and Mrs M L McCreedy is working at St Luke s Hospital Kansas City for the summer. He has completed three years of premed study and will enter the University of Town at Towa City Medical School in September.

Jim J. F. Mallory Ron Gregory D. W. Gregory Hi-Y Boys’ Glee Club Thespians Gordon McCreedy M. L. McCreedy St. Luke's Hospital Kansas City University of Town Towa City

Leaders Win In Twilite Golf Play

Brake's team defeated Bower 5 to 2 and Bannister's golfers beat Lowe 5 to 2 to stay atop the league. The pair of victories left Brake 2 percent points ahead in the standings after Friday action. Clint Hensel earned medalist honors with a two under par 33, Jim Lloyd parred for 34, and other scores included DeLa 3, English 3, Paul 414, Gebhardt 22, Wells 282, Patterson 3.

Brake Bower Bannister Lowe Ead DeLa Paul Gebhardt Lloyd

White Man Charged In Evers Slaying

Byron De La Beckwith, 42, charged by the state with murder in Medgar Evers slaying faces a federal civil rights hearing. FBI fingerprint match tied him to the rifle. Beckwith known for segregationist views in Greenwood Mississippi. Charles Evers urged justice for NAACP and Negro citizens in the state.

Jackson, Miss UPI Medgar Evers Byron de la Beckwith FBI Beckwith U.S John R. Countiss III Evers National Association For the Advancement of Colored Peopl NAACP Breenwood Miss Greenwood Episcopal Church Charles Evers

Prosecution Hopes for Vigorous Action in Evers Case

Officials in Jackson, Mississippi face a test of resolve as they pursue the Evers case. Senators Kennedy and local leaders urge thorough investigation, promising federal support and the exposure of any conspirators. Fingerprint clues and police efforts are cited as progress in the high profile matter.

Robert Kennedy Jackson Kennedy Imade Evers Missippi Allena Thompson

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