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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1968

Page

8

Bunning Shines As Pirates Beat Fryman’s Cubs 10-1

Jim Bunning finally beat his old teammates as he pitched eight innings, allowed eight hits, and drove in three runs to back a 10-1 Pirates win over Fryman. Cardinals, Giants, Braves, Astros win. Cubs suffer seventh straight loss.

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Cubs Beat Dodgers 12 to 10 in City League Clash

Cubs defeated the Dodgers 12 to 10 in a city Little League game Friday. Cubs rallied for a 10-run third inning to lead 12 2, then withstood a Dodgers rally. Bob Nardy earned the win as Kevin Orris and Jeff Zear homer for the Dodgers in a losing effort. Phil Long took the loss.

Cubs Dodgers Kevin Orris Jeff Zear Jim Gallagher Bob Nardy Joe Williams Doug Ruppert Jeff Boshart Dave Lewellyn Mike McClure Mike Doughty Dan Dempsey Mike Scott Matt Baldrige Jack Reed Phil Long Jerry Burkum Mike Woods Garry Hotle Brent Kelley Kent Kelley Randy Boshart

Giants defeat Braves 3 to 1 in city league

The Giants beat the Braves 3 to 1 in city Little League play Friday. Winning pitcher Craig Paul struck out 13 and walked 2, while Jim Edwards hurled a one hitter with 6 strikeouts and 2 walks. Braves committed three errors.

Giants Braves Craig Paul Jim Edwards Paul Edwards

Fourth of July Two Ball Foursome at Washington County Club

A two ball foursome is planned for July 4 at the Washington County Club starting at 1 30 p.m. Reservations are due by Monday at the club house. Members receive a free meal from 5 30 to 6 30 p.m. Guests pay 1 and all golfers are urged to wear red white or blue to celebrate.

Washington County Club

Jacobs leader in Iowa amateur golf

John Jacobs of Cedar Rapids shot three under par 39 to lead the first round of the Iowa Amateur Golf Tournament at the Dubuque Golf and Country Club. He posted a 36 and a 32. Bill Heldmar of Des Moines was second with 69. Tied at 70 were Walter Walsh and Jim Kachellek, both of Dubuque. Others at 71 included Roger Null, George Turner, and Glen Mankowski. Final rounds set for Sunday.

Dubuque Iowa UPI John Jacobs Cedar Rapids Dubuque Golf and Country Club Jacobs Bill Heldmar Des Moines Walter Walsh Jim Kachellek

Beban shines as West tops East 34 20 in All America game

UCLA Heisman winner Gary Beban directed a pro style passing exhibition for the West, completing 15 of 20 passes for 222 yards and two touchdowns to lift a 34 20 victory over the East. Rick Eber Ken Dyer and a late surge highlighted a West comeback led by Beban’s clutch throws. Larry Csonka earned MVP honors though Beban’s late scoring drive proved decisive.

Atlanta UPI Gary Beban UCLA Beban Los Angeles Rams Detroit Washington Redskins Redskins Rick Eber Tulsa Ken Dyer Arizona State Larry Csonka Syracuse Greg Landry University of Massachusetts Lions

President signs tax increase bill in Congress battle

President Johnson signed the 10 percent tax boost after 18 months of congressional wrangling. Higher withholding deductions start July 15, paid to wage earners. Johnson said the move buys time to fight inflation and stabilize the dollar, while criticizing Congress for a $6 billion spending cut as a condition.

Washington UPI Johnson Congress White House Rose Garden

Twilight League ties lead after Friday golf results

Bud DeLa and Bill Westphal top the Twilight League standings after Friday matches. Tom Bollman’s group sits one point back. Medalist weekly honors go to Peiffer with 36, plus low scores by Westphal Lloyd 37 and others across classes A B C D E.

Bud DeLa Bill Westphal Tom Bollman DeLa Bannister Westphal Wells Lloyd Bollman Brake Paul Gebhardt Riley Lower Morrison Peiffer B — Boyer Lemley Wolfe C — Westermark E. Morrison J. Custer E — Hillman Greene F — Vaughn Elliot Statler Chalupa G. Arthur Levy H — Goff C. Brown

Viet Cong raid devastates Son Tra village in South Vietnam

Viet Cong attackers hit Son Tra, destroying 85 percent of homes and killing 88 civilians while wounding 103 and leaving 3,000 homeless. Four Viet Cong were killed as villagers and a US pacification program site suffered arson and gunfire amid wider clashes near Saigon.

Saigon UPS Son Tra U.S New Lee Thanh UPI Raymond Wilkinson

Black ISU athletes plan exits after council pledge

Willie Muldrew and other Black athletes at Iowa State threaten to leave unless the athletic council meets grievances. The council promised a black counselor, new naming, and higher monthly grant-in-aid allowances from $15, amid reports up to 23 of 25 black athletes may boycott.

Ames Iowa UPI Iowa State University Athletic Council Willie Muldrew Muldrew Maurice Cox Sam Campbell Dan Robinson Cleveland Bill Cain Cyclone Robinson Big Eight University ISU Big Eight ‘Conference NCAA

Band Concert in Crawfordsville July 3

The Crawfordsville concert on Wednesday July 3 begins at 8 p.m. The American Legion Auxiliary serves homemade ice cream and cake starting at 7:30 p.m.

Crawfordsville American Legion Auxiliary

End of Free Golf Lessons at Washington Country Club

The weekly free golf lessons at Washington Country Club ended this week after six Tuesday sessions. There will be no more lessons this season.

Washington Country Club

Will of J B Dill Details Major Bequests to Washington Groups

The will allocates two percent to the Salvation Army and two percent to the library fund for a public library site on East Washington Street. If the library board rejects, the bequest goes to Washington city for capital improvements. Remainder funds a sister in California, with eight shares divided among YWCA endowment, the J B Dill Scholarship Fund, the Washington YMCA, Marion Avenue United Presbyterian church, and the United Presbyterian Home. A codicil reduces the Marion Avenue Church bequest by 2000 dollars, adding to the Home.

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