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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 06, 1963

Page

20

Girls Open Play in State Tourney in Des Moines

In Des Moines UPI reports open round of the state high school girls tournament with Guthrie Center Elgin Everly Colfax advancing to Thursday quarters. Anita Perry Wellsburg Ison Schlatter Farragut Twin Rivers Southeast Warren and Valley of Elgin won or challenged as defense offered a strong reply to offense.

DES Moines UPI Stout Guthrie Center Elgin Everly Colfax Anita Perry Wellsburg Ison Schlatter Farragut Twin Rivers Bede Southeast Warren Liberty Center Valley of Elgin Roland West Liberty Alden Ath Mediapolis Rockettes Peg Petersen Missen

Aparicio to Run at Will in Race for Steals

Maury Wills' previous base-stealing record may be challenged by Luis Aparicio of the Baltimore Orioles after being given the green light to run at will. Manager Billy Hitchcock instructed Aparicio and hitters behind him not to hold back on the basepaths as he pursues speed records. The report also notes exhibition game updates from spring camps, including Dean Chance's progress with the Angels and Cepeda salary talks with the Giants.

Fred DO Maury Wills Luis Aparicio Baltimore Orioles Billy Hitchcock Aparicio Jackie Brandt Brooks Robinson Russ Snyder Hitchcock Wills Bo Belinsky Los Angeles Angels Dean Chance Bill Rigney Angels Houston Colts San Francisco Giants Orlando Cepeda Charles Feeney Juan Marichal Jesse Gonder Cincinnati Reds Boston Red Sox Billy Consolo Jacksonville Cleveland Aaron Hank Aaron Milwaukee Braves Manny Jiminez Kansas City Athletics Dominican Republic Harvey Haddix Roy Face Pittsburgh Johnny Keane St. Louis Cardinals Curt Flood Dick Groat Bill White George Altman Ken Boyer Stan Musial Gene Oliver Julian Javier Ernie Broglio New York Yankees Roland Sheldon Bud Daley Jim Oates Luis Arroyo Hal Renfi Orioles

Mixed Bowling League Results and Standings

Friday bowling results show teams Hits and Mrs, Splitters, and Four Niners competing against others. Team series include Hits and Mrs 2005 and Splitters 2082 with team game Splitters 122 and Hits and Mrs 706. Individual leaders include Cloyce Zieglowsky 658 and Maxine 5308.

Bowla-Deres Hawks Cloyce Zieglowsky Maxine

Keota adult night school topics change date

Keota adult night school begins at 7 p.m. Wednesday March 6 with a discussion on herbicides and insecticides. Next week’s meeting shifts to Tuesday March 12 and will cover baby pig diseases.

Keota

George McBee Leads ISC Pole Vault Victory for State College of Iowa

George McBee former Washington Demon athlete won the pole vault clearing 13 feet as ISC beat Iowa State University of Iowa and earned its fourth indoor track dual victory Tuesday. He also finished second in the broad jump behind Steve Jacobson at 2 ft 6 in. McBee has been a frequent top finisher in pole vault and broad jump this season.

Washington Demon George McBee State College of Iowa Cedar Falls Iowa State University of Ames McBee Iowa State Steve Jacobson Washington High School

Women's Bowling High Scores Hit by Dillon and Tweet

Team series led by Dillon with 2395 total and team games of 817 for Dillon and 882 for Tweet. Individual marks include M Zieglowsky oil and H Norris posting 827 in series while R Shull rolled 214 and F Henry 206 in games.

Dillon Tweeten M. Zieglowsky

Nielsen 12 households could tilt radio ratings

A CBS radio executive testified that if 12 Nielsen surveyed households changed listening habits, a radio network might gain a substantial economic edge over rivals. Nielsen protects against tampering by concealing identities and using audiometers to track listening, with one household equaling thousands nationwide.

Washington Columbia Broadcasting System Radio Network House Commerce Investigating Subcommittee Subcommittee Rex Sparger Seward Nielsen Audi

Twins Hope to Challenge Yankees This Season in 1966

Minnesota manager Sam Mele says the Twins may beat the world champion Yankees but refuses to predict. The club boasts power hitters Harmon Killebrew Bob Allison Vic Power Richie Rollins and Jim Lemon, plus a strong left-handed rotation led by Camilo Pascual with Kaat Kraick and Stigman among the likely starters. Rollins Allen and Versalles backstops and infield return, while Mele notes depth in pitching and outfield with prospects Arrigo Roggenburk and Lasher round out the roster.

Orlando, Fla UPI Sam Mele Minnesota Twins New York Yankees Twins Yankees Mele Minnesota Harmon Killebrew Bob Allison Vic Power Richie Rollins Jim Lemon Cami Pascual Jim Kaat Jack Kraick Dick Stigman Aat Kralick Stigman Ube Rich Rollins Bernie Alfen Asons

Bowling team records and top scores posted

Moothart leads with a 2769 series and 996 team game score, Carson adds 2580, while Moothart posts a 646 series and Mitchell 610. Mitch ell delivers a 248 game and Moothart 223 as individuals shine in the meet.

Moothart Carson J. Moothart D. Mitchell

West Berlin condemns bombing of Soviet Intourist bureau

West Berlin officials denounced the bombing of the Soviet Intourist tourist bureau in the city center as making things harder. The blast damaged show windows and apartments near Kurfurstendamm, with about 10 pounds of professional explosives used by a chemical fuse. No injuries were reported. authorities pursued unknown bombers as East German communists blamed fascist elements. Deputy Mayor Heinrich Ibertz urged firm action and police said they would go all out to catch those responsible.

Berlin UPI West Berin Kurfuertendamm Heinrich Lbertz West Berlin Hadeen

Funeral at Junction For Mrs. Griffiths

Funeral services for Mrs. John Griffiths of Eustis Florida will be held Friday at 1 p.m. in the Stacy Funeral Home in Columbus Junction with burial in Cambrian Cemetery southwest of Columbus City. Mrs. Griffiths died at her Florida home Sunday and leaves several relatives in Louisa County.

Columbus Junction John Grifths Eustis Fla Stacy Cambrian Cemetery Columbus City Griffiths Florida Louisa County

Melvin Dicks Dies At Iowa City Hospital

Funeral services for Melvin Dicks, 71, will be held at Columbus Junction Methodist Church Friday at 3 30 p m. The Rev Robert Parris and the Rev Carlyle Smith will conduct with burial in Columbus City Cemetery. Dicks had lived in Washington for years but was a former Columbus Junction resident. He died Tuesday morning at University Hospital in Town City.

Clumbus Junction Melvin Dicks Columbus Junction Methodist Church Robert Parris Columbus Junction Carlyle Smith Washington Columbus City University Hospital Town City

Grand Ole Opry Stars Die in Plane Crash

In Camden Tennessee UPI reports country music stars Hawk Shaw Hawkins Patsy Cline and Randy Hughes died when their Piper Comanche plane vanished in a thunderstorm while en route from a Kansas City benefit to Nashville. Fire tower and highway patrol units found four bodies at dawn near the Tennessee River. Cline was a rising Grand Ole Opry vocalist known for Fall to Pieces and She's Got You. Hawkins, an eight-year Opry member, and Copas also perished. Hughes was Cline's manager and the pilot's wife. The group had sung at a Kansas City benefit for disc jockey Cactus Jack Call days earlier.

Camden, Tenn UPI Hawkshaw Hawkins Cowboy Copas Patsy Cline Country Mush Grand Ole Opry Miss Cline Randy Hughes Nashville Kansas City Tennessee West Tenessee Fire Tower Camden Hughes Dyersburg Tenn Frank Jones Eastern Air Rescue Center Robins Air Force Base Warner Robins Winchester Hawkins The Opry Jean Shepard Shore Copas Alabam Cactus Jack Call

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