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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1960

Page

8

Gentile Leads Orioles Early Season Charge With Nine and Ten Homers

Orioles surge to first as rookie Jim Gentile hits two homers against Kansas City driving in seven runs. He leads the league with a .347 average and climbs to 49 RBIs while Chuck Estrada grants a two hitter for his eighth win. Cubs end nine game skid with Pirates sweep. White Sox win twice. Yankees trade power with Maris homers and a late error.

Jim Gentile Tokyo Baltimore Gentile St. Paul Japan Orioles Far East Paul Richards Kansas City Chuck Estrada Gene Woodling Estrada Bill Tuttle Andy Carey Indians Yankees White Sox Red Sox Senators Tigers Cubs Pirates Braves Dodgers Reds Giants Phillies Cardinals Whitey Ford Ted Bowsfield Roger Maris Bob Hale Hank Foiles Jim Perry Johnny James Wynn Pierce Billy Pierce Early Wynn Sherm Lollar Chicago Pedro Ramos Don Lee Washington Detroit Ramos Frank Lary Paul Foytack Lew Law Don Hoak Bob Skinner Seth Morehead Frank Howard

Baseball Standings and Scores From Weekend Games

Major leagues standings show Pittsburgh leading the NL with 41 wins while Milwaukee 36 and San Francisco 36. Philadelphia beat St Louis 3 2 and Chicago won both games against Pittsburgh 7 6 and 7 5. In the American League Baltimore and New York top the chart with 41 and 37 wins respectively as Cleveland and Chicago follow. Johnny Podres held Milwaukee to seven hits for his seventh win. Purkey earned his seventh win for the Reds. Br o g l o got the Giants a win in the nightcap. The Cards rallied to beat the Phillies in the ninth with Hal Smith’s three run homer.

Pittsburgh Milwaukee San Francisco St. Louis Cincinnati Los Angeles Philadelphia Chicago Baltimore New York Cleveland Detroit Washington Kansas City Boston Kralick Fisher Johnny Podres Lew Burdette Purkey Bob Purkey Reds Giants Andre Rodgers Vada Pinson Gus Bell Jack Sanford Wally Post Orlando Cepeda Tony Gonzalez Ernie Broglio Phils Broglio Cards Hal Smith

Fly tackle tips for trout anglers from Sports Afield

The piece outlines rod lengths from eight feet to seven and a half, line types like GBF and HCH, and reel choices for dry and wet fly fishing. It stresses medium trout action, long floating line, tapered leaders, and pattern variety for different streams and trout sizes. It ends with a note on Angola Sleep Brigades amid a location jump.

Jason Lucas Sports Afield Magazine Steelhead California Maine

Golf Week Preparations for Holiday Weekend at Local Course

The course schedules a busy four day Fourth of July weekend with Wednesday Ladies Invitation al and junior golf sessions, Friday Twilight, and a weekend of stay and fireworks. Commit tee members include Bill Shannon and William Potters among others. Junior sessions run six weeks and a strong effort to protect greens is urged.

Bill Shannon William Potters Bob Rees Bill Casey Russ Bannister Helen Doak

Giffs Bailiffs Edge Twilight Golf Narrowly

Giff's Bailiffs held a slender lead in the men's twilight golf league after a 3 to 3 Friday tie with Jack's Blocks. The Blocks sit two points behind the leaders, tied with Curt's Turks and Stew's Screws for second. Medalist honors went to Gene Tucker with a one under par 34.

Giff Jack Curt Stew Adam Bob Jim's Press Bud Bellboys Dick's Derbys Chic Chicks Russ Tuck Don Deeds Clint Gene Tucker Dick Paul Patterson Hammer Gorham Green Brake

Violence Threatens New Nation in Congo Swearing In

Troops moved into Leopoldville to quell rising violence at the swearing in of Joseph Kasa Vubu as Congo’s first president. Tensions grew as Bangala tribesmen opposed Kasa Vubu and backed Jean Bolikango, amid the country’s move toward independence from Belgium scheduled for Thursday.

Clude Leopoldville Kasa Vubu Region Congo UPI Joseph Kasa Vubu Congo Belgium Jean Bolikango Bangalas Patrice Lumumba

Typhoon Olive Devastates Philippines Leaves 56 Dead Homeless

Manila reports 140 mph winds from Typhoon Olive caused massive wreckage. At least 56 dead or missing, 10 000 homeless, and 16 fishermen feared lost off eastern Luzon. Widespread electrocutions and bodies found near Manila Bay. Nav y probing rescue limits amid giant waves. Police dispute rumors of 500 Navotas fishermen at sea. In Manila area floods follow prior floods from Lucille. In New York, Benjamin Moore says beige and gray dominate home exteriors with browns reds and greens rising.

Manila UPI Philippines Navy Luzon United Press International Manila Bay Navotas

Forest Dividends Increase in Iowa Tree Farm Program

IowaTree Farm program expands as more woodland owners view trees as crops. Chairman Robert Gray notes 103 certified Tree Farms on 7 237 acres and foresees growth tied to advances in research and utilization. He cites timber supply plus recreation wildlife habitat erosion control and water conservation values.

Eleader Iowa Robert Gray Iowa Tree Farm Committee Iowa Tree Farm Gray Grau

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