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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 21, 1964

Page

8

Newton and Jefferson Vie For Iowa Title In Finals

Newton, the 1963 finalist, faces Cedar Rapids Jefferson in the Iowa Boys High School basketball title game after both won semifinals. Newton upset Dubuque Wahlert 63-56 as Larry Lust led with 24 points. Jefferson beat Algona 54-44.

DES Moines UPI Newton Cedar Rapids Jefferson Dubuque Wahlert Algona Cardinals Jefferson Dubuque Larry Lust Cardinal Lust Wahlert Tom Gindorf Golden Eagles Buzz Levick

Women’s Bowling Swift Wins Team High Score

General Life posts team high 1768 and Kay Custer leads with 534 series and 191 game while Fare Way tallies 1723 team score and Lela Miller adds 508 series and 181 game. Coast to Coast and Ran dys also post solid scores in the Swift event.

Swift Hy - Vee General Life Fareway Credit Bureau Advance Randys Kay Custer Lela Miller

Reid couple returns from Iowa trip visiting relatives

Dr and Mrs Fred Reid traveled Friday evening from Indianola where they visited Earl Eldridge at his home. They then visited relatives in Des Moines where Mrs Reid attended the state DAR meeting.

Mrs Fred Reid Indianola Earl Eldridge Des Moines Reid

Iowa bills on archives, forest land buy and school districts

Legislation advances include a three year retention limit for non historic records at the State Archives Building. A $72,000 appropriation would acquire 4 649 acres for the Shimek State Forest. A tax measure to require school district names on state returns remains stalled.

Lion Senate Russell L. Wilson Waterloo Democrat Corbin Crawford Ainsworth Democrat Board of Control George Paul Brooklyn Republican William W. Parker Waterloo Republican Shimek Iowa Pleasantville House Budget and Financial Control The Highway Commission

Koufax to face Yankees in exhibition clash today

Dodgers baseman Sandy Koufax, 25 game winner, starts against New York in an exhibition at spring training. Yankee ace Little Al Downing opposes, as both teams test lineups after recent losses.

George C. Langford UPI Los Angeles Dodger Walt Alston New York Yankees Yankees Dodgers Alston Sandy Koufax Koufax Yankee al Downing Yogi Berra New York Milwaukee Braves Hank Aaron Tommy Frank Bolling Braves Orioles Miami Baltimore Orioles Joe Pignatano Steve Barber Philadelphia Phillies Houston Golfs Cincinnati Detroit

Braves trade for Alou amid pitching concerns

The Milwaukee Braves moved to fix their troublesome outfield by acquiring Felipe Alou from the Giants in exchange for Bob Hendley Bob Shaw catcher Del Crandall Ed Bailey and Ernie Bowman. The deal cost pitching loss Shaw who had emerged as a reliable reliever with 16 saves. Bragan expects Alou Aaron Mathews Torre Bailey and Oliver to provide needed power while managing lineup gaps with platoons at first and catching duties.

West Palm Beach Fla UPI Milwaukee Braves Bobby Bragan Braves Felipe Alou San Francisco Giants Bragan Alou Hank Aaron Eddie Mathews Bailey Joe Torre Gene Oliver Torre Oliver

Spahn Tops Pitchers in Braves Spring Plans

42 year old Warren Spahn leads the Braves rotation with a 23 7 record last season and strong showings from Cloninger Fischer Lemaster and Sadowski. Dennis Menke could step in when Bolling Mathews or McMillan falter as he can play every position. Bragan notes the staff lacks a championship feel but aims to develop young arms.

Frank Bolling Mathews Aaron Alou Torre Bailey Oliver Roy McMillan Dennis Menke Menke Bolling McMillan Spahn Warren Spahn Tony Cloninger Bob Sadowski Henry Fischer Denny Lemaster Bragan Tabs Daniel Schneider Frank Funk Ron Piche Bobby Tiefenauer Hoeft Giants Jack Smith Los Angeles Dodgers Bragan Cloninger Fischer Lemaster Sadowski

Pepper-ettes 4 H Club Meets with Sandra Brehmer

The Pepper-ettes 4 H club met Saturday afternoon with Sandra Brehmer in Ainsworth. Ten members and two leaders attended. Pat Elliott demonstrated portfolio making, Patty Ort showed a cleaning basket and uses, Jane Johnston spoke on art principles, and plans were set for an April 4 meeting at the Legion Hall. Refreshments were served by Sandra and her mother, with a note the next meeting will be April 11 with Sherrie Droll.

Ainsworth Sandra Brehmer Pat Elliott Patty Ort Jane Johnston Legion Hall Sandra Sherrie Droll

Bruins Hope to Go Undefeated in NCAA Final

UCLA roared to a 90-84 semifinal win over Kansas State to extend its unbeaten streak to 29 and set a final against Duke. Coach John Wooden praised the rally despite lead slips as Keith Erickson and Walt Hazzard led the scoring for UCLA, while Tex Winter’s Wildcats fought hard. Duke toppled Michigan 91-80 in the East final led by Jay Buckley Mullins and Hack Tison with key outside shooting sealing the win.

Kansas City. Mo UPI UCLA Bruins Duke Kansas State Blue Devils Jay Buckley Jeff Mullins Michigan John Wooden Ohio State Cincinnati Wooden Jack Hirsch Keith Erickson Walt Hazzard K-State Tex Winter Willie Murrell Jeff Simons Wildcats Buckley Mullins Hack Tison Buzzy Harrison Denny Ferguson Cazzie Russell Bill Buntin

Swim Team Awards Night Caps 1963-64 Season

The Washington YMCA Swim Team held its annual awards night on March 18 ending the 1963-64 season for the 65 member squad with about 200 attendees. The team posted six wins and four losses, won the District meet over Burlington Ottumwa and Keokuk, and qualified 35 boys in 26 events for the state meet at Iowa City.

Washington Ymca Burlington Ottumwa Keokuk Washington University Iowa City Iowa Racine Wisconsin Milo Steele Marion McAvoy

Bowling Team Series Leads by Brown and Dutch

Brown tops the series with 2700 while Dutch adds 2567. Team game scores show Brown 931 and Dutch 870. Walt Lance posts 601 in the series and 220 in a game, Dally Chamberlin 550 in the series and 225 in a game.

Brown Dutch Walt Lance Dally Chamberlin

Speeding fines levied on two Washington motorists

Callistus Kern and Robert Dee Lutes, both of Washington, were charged with excessive speed in a motor vehicle and fined $5 each by Justice of the Peace Glenn Holden.

Callistus Kern Robert Dee Lutes Washington Justice of the Peace Glenn Holden

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