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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1968

Page

8

Marichal earns 14th win as McCovey homers twice

Giants pitcher Juan Marichal improved to 14-2 with a 10th straight win while Willie McCovey blasted two homers, including a shot over Forbes Field’s 86 foot roof, powering San Francisco to a 2-1 victory over Pittsburgh. McCovey’s 17th and 18th homers of the season followed.

Juan Marichal Willie McCovey Marichal McCoey Pittsburgh Forbes Field San Francisco Giants Pirates Dizzy Dean McCovey

River Plate Boca match ends in tragedy stampede death toll 71

At River Plate stadium a stampede caused by arson and panic left 71 dead and 69 in serious condition after fans hurled flaming newspapers from above and jammed exits, as police blamed visiting Boca Juniors fans for the trouble during a scoreless near derby.

Buenos Aires UPI River Plate Boca Juniors Boca Junior

Local Family Enjoys Week in Iowa Northeast

Mr and Mrs Howard Hazen with Roger and Dean returned Friday after a week in the northeastern part of the state They visited Harper s Ferry McGregor and the Little Switzerland of Iowa indicating a family sightseeing trip with notable Iowa locales.

Howard Hazen Roger and Dean Harper’s Ferry McGregor Switzerland Iowa

Major Leagues Standings And Results In NL And AL

United Press International reports National League standings with St Louis at 44 26 and San Francisco 38 33 along with Atlanta Philadelphia Los Angeles New York Cincinnati Pittsburgh Chicago Houston. Sunday results include New York 5 Los Angeles 4 and Cincinnati 9 Chicago 8. American League leaders Detroit Cleveland Minnesota Oakland Boston California New York Chicago Washington with daily results and notable games.

Marichal McCovey Giants Jim Bunning St. Louis Cardinals Atlanta Braves Cincinnati Reds Chicago Cubs New York Mets Los Angeles Dodgers Houston Astros National League Ww. L. Pet. G .St. Louis San Francisco Atlanta Philadelphia Los Angeles New York Cincinnati Pittsburgh Chicago Houston Cin Chi St. Louis Nolan Nye Haus Dierker Veale Louis Carlton Los Ang San Fran Detroit Cleveland Baltimore Minnesota Oakland Boston California Washington McLain Williams Chance Priddy Milwaukee Odom Atalifornia Clark

Morris Wins 50-Lap Midseason Race At West Liberty

Morris overtook Mosier on lap 46 to win the 50 lap midseason feature as Mosier held second on a slick track. Stan Crooks led the superstocks until lap 44 before Mosier took over. Morris finished second with notable heat and time trial winners listed. The Columbus Junction 50 lap race is set for June 29 at the Louisa County fair grounds.

Mel Morris Mark Mosier West Liberty Stan Crooks Letts Mosier Morris John Moss Ron Prymek Byron Buchelle Bill Newman Tom Harris Bud Darting Dan Robertson Jerry Honan Brown Moss Hemstead Stewart Newman Helm Ballinger Harris Jenkins Honan Darting Robertson Prymek Ruchelle Bill Noble Crooks Columbus Junction Louisa County Fairgrounds

Marchers Defy Orders as Abernathy Calls for Nonviolent Action

Leaders refused to move as the Poor People’s Campaign plans a march to the Capitol. Abernathy urged only pure nonviolence followers to join, declaring he will lead marchers to the federal mall despite bans. He said he must go to jail and warned his family may be arrested as part of the protest.

Abernathy Southern Christian Leadership Conference Lion’s den Resurrection City Federal Mall Capitol Capitol Hill United States

Charles Edge Nicklaus To Win Canadian Open

Bob Charles of New Zealand fired a final round 66 to overcome Jack Nicklaus and win the Canadian Open by two strokes with a 274 total. Bruce Crampton finished third at 277, while Sam Snead and others tied for fourth. Charles boosted earnings to 52,785 this season.

Toronto UPI Bob Charles Jack Nicklaus Charles Nicklaus Columbus Ohio New Zealand Jack George Knudson Billy Casper Sam Snead R. H. Sikes Tom Weiskopf Tommy Aaron Dallas Tex U.S

Post Office Seizes Unclaimed Money From Dead Letters

A letter containing money becoming unclaimed after one year transfers to the Post Office. Each year the service collects more than 100 thousand dollars from dead letters as proceeds of unclaimed funds and related cases.

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