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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1968

Page

8

Powell fuels Orioles to second with 6-2 win over Red Sox

Boog Powell goes 2-for-3 with a homer and two RBIs as the Orioles beat Boston 6-2 and move into second place. Powell lifts his average to .264 with 47 RBIs and 12 homers, while Harmon Killebrew trails in RBIs. McNally earns the win as Washington, Oakland, and other league results noted.

Boog Powell Powell Minnesota Harmon Killebrew Killebrew Baltimore Orioles Orioles Boston Red Sox Frank Robinson Baltimore Brooks Robinson Dave McNally Washington Cleveland Oakland California New York Tigers Indians

Mal lorys to Attend Optometric Congress in Washington

Ten years ago today Dr and Mrs J F Mallory and their son Jim will depart Friday for a trip to several eastern states. In Washington DC they plan to attend the 61st Annual Congress of the American Optometric Association.

J. F. Mallory Jim Washington, D. C American Optometric Association

Nothing Serious Uncover Cause of Swim Itch

Des Moines reports Swimmer's Itch returning at Lake Keomah near Oskaloosa after earlier cases at Spirit Lake. Health officials note it is a nuisance not a serious danger, caused by a parasite life cycle involving wild fowl, snails, and water. Prevention includes thorough drying and alcohol rubdowns after swimming.

Des Moines IDPA Spirit Lake Health Department

Oakland tops early for win over Brunet in opener

In California, the game was decided in the first inning as Oakland scored two runs against starter and loser George Brunet. John Donaldson walked, scored on Mike Hershberger’s double, and Hershberger later scored on a Danny Cater forceout.

California Oakland George Brunet John Donaldson Mike Hershberger Hershberger Danny Cater

Major Leagues Wednesday Results and Upcoming Games

Major League results included Pittsburgh 3 St Louis 1 and 2 1, Philadelphia 3 Atlanta 2 at night, Cincinnati 7 New York 6 at night, Houston 2 Chicago 1 at night. Friday schedules show St Louis at Chicago Cincinnati at San Francisco Pittsburgh at Philadelphia New York at Houston Atlanta at Los Angeles and Det at New York delayed by rain.

Los Angeles San Francisco St. Louis Pittsburgh Philadelphia Atlanta Cincinnati New York Houston Chicago Bernie Allen Washington Cleveland Camilo Pascual Chuck Dobson Oakland A’s Short Jarvis Frisella Lemaster Singer Marichal Phila Baltimore Boston Clevelad Oakland California Detroit Calif Wash Minnesota

Palmer Trevino Capture Tampa Open Attention in Cleveland

Arnold Palmer and Lee Trevino dominated the opening pro am at Lakewood Country Club amid rain, with Palmer posting 67 and Trevino a 69. Palmer tied Dan Sikes for top pro, each earning 462.50, while Trevino showed sharp form after a week off, tying for fourth behind Bert Weaver. Others to watch include Julius Boros and defending champion Gardner Dickinson as top money leaders skip the event.

Cleveland UPI Arnold Palmer Lee Trevino Palmer Trevino Lakewood Country Club Lakewood Arnie Dan Sikes Homero Blancas Bert Weaver Julius Boros Gardner Dickinson Billy Casper Jack Nicklaus Bob Goalby Bobby Nichols Lou Graham

Sir Thomas Lipton Sets Transatlantic Singlehanded Race Win

In Newport New England the 57 foot ketch Sir Thomas Lipton skippered by Jeffrey Williams crossed first at 2 28 a m EDT after 26 days from Plymouth England Williams faced a 12 hour penalty for late start and possible penalties for routing near Nantucket Lightship Edith Baumann the lone woman entrant was rescued near the Azores by a French ship guided by an American rescue plane Alex Carozzo ended his voyage in Falmouth after his San Giorgio catamaran struck a wreck and required tow from Buzzard Lifeboat

Newport R.I UPI Thomas Lipton Jeffrey Williams Williams Newport Harbor Plymouth England Nantucket Nantucket Island U.S. Air Force Edith Baumann Miss Baumann Kaola II Azores Alex Carozzo Italy Falmouth Coast Guard Carozzo mid-Atlantic Buzzard Point Buzzard

Braves run no hitter to stay unbeaten in league

Craig Paul pitched a no hitter and fanned 13 as the Braves beat the Clubs 5 to 0 in city National Little League play on Wednesday. Mike McClure allowed five hits with 8 strikeouts for the losers as Bakersfield improved to 2 0.

Craig Paul Braves Paul Mike McClure

Two Men Charged Over Iowa River Wood Basket Traps

Dwight Walker of Wapello and Clarence LeRoy Brown of Muscatine face 10 counts of running wood basket traps on the Iowa River. Sentencing deferred until August 25 after two men pled guilty. Rex Emerson and Steve Messinger helped deputies in a three day river watch.

Howard Cocklin Grandview Iowa River Dwight Walker Wapello Clarence LeRoy Brown Mus Catine Rex Emerson Steve Messinger Louisa County

Farm bill fate unclear as House delays vote

Washington reports a stalled farm legislation path as the House postpones action on the Agriculture Committee’s omnibus farm bill. Aimed at extending current programs for major crops, the measure faces opposition from the Farm Bureau and urban Democrats amid debate over food stamp funding and potential collective bargaining for farmers. Senate moves toward a four year extension.

Washington UPI Congress House Agriculture Committee American Farm Bureau Federation Senate Agriculture Committee Allen J. Ellender D-La Senate Milton R. Young R-N.d

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