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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1950
Page
3
Tonight in Greenfield the men's city league features Benners against LOOF in game one and Cubs versus Ainsworth in game two.
Two high scoring games highlight Greenfield league play as Merchantettes beat Drive Iuns 22 to 20 in seven innings with McConnell Dickinson and McFarland pitching. Tom Cats rally to an 18 to 10 win after two outs in the final inning, with Hines Cook and Amhling on the mound for winners and Amhling homering for Yellow Sox.
The Reds plan to shorten home runs by moving the fence to 24 feet farther from right to center. The right field foul line will be pushed back from home plate, increasing distance to 366 feet, and high center field to 385 feet. Detroit beat Chicago 6 4 as King Kong Keller hit a pinch triple to spark the Tigers.
John Williams, patient at Washington hospital with a nail wound, is recovering and expected to be home soon. Weekend social notes include visits by multiple families to celebrate and help with chores, and several local residents attending a district Pythian picnic and other gatherings.
Washington shoppers are urged to use Certa Vin before meals to expel gas and improve nutrition. The ad claims ten herbs with vitamin B and iron boost blood, nerve energy, and overall well being. Sold at Pioneer Drug Store, 25 W. Washington.
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