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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 28, 1966

Page

8

Stanky’s White Sox keep winning as Spring Training peaks

Eddie Stanky, newly named Chicago White Sox manager, has shifted from controversy to consistency, guiding the club to a ninth straight win and a spring slate of 15-2. The Sox defeated Detroit 7-1 behind a 14-hit attack. Dennis Higgins and Eddie Fisher limited the Tigers to six hits.

Eddie Stanky Brat St. Louis Cardinal Stanky al Lopez Chicago White Sox White Sox Detroit Tigers Sox Tigers Jim Hicks Joel Horlen Dennis Higgins Eddie Fisher Jim Northrup New York Amazin’ Mets Philadelphia Phils Choo Choo Coleman

Mele cautious on Twins repeat bid in 1966

Minnesota manager Sam Mele expects another AL pennant run though second base bullpen relief and a third string catcher remain weak spots. He notes strong spring work and no complacency as key to a fast start while four players vie for second base amid a lineup led by Harmon Killebrew and Zoilo Versalles with Oliva Hall and Allison in the outfield.

Orlando Fla UPI Minnesota Twins Sam Mele Mele Twins Johnny Klippstein al Worthington Jim Mudcat) Grant Jim Kaat Camilo Pascual Dave Boswell Jim Merritt Denver Pete Cimino Jim Perry Dick Stigman Bill Pleis Garry Roggenburk Frank Quilici Jerry Kindall Bernie Allen Cesar Tovar Tovar Don Mincher Zoilo Versalles Harmon Killebrew Tony Oliva Jimmie Hall Bob Allison Earl Battey Jerry Zimmerman

Washington summer baseball seeks two coaches

Dick Paul, chairman of the summer baseball program, reports the group still seeks two coaches for the teams. Anyone interested in this work is urged to contact Mr. Paul as soon as possible.

Dick Paul Washington Mr. Paul

Hairston Leads Royals Past Celtics in OT Playoff Bid

Happy Hairston, hobbled weeks earlier, starred as the Cincinnati Royals upset the Boston Celtics 113-107 to take a 2-1 series lead. Jerry Lucas and Oscar Robertson each scored 27 for Cincinnati while Havlicek poured in 36 for Boston in a foul‑heavy, edge‑of‑seat contest watched by 13,531 at Boston Garden.

Boston UPI Hairston Palace National Basketball Association Boston Celtics New York University Cincinnati Royals Celtics Joe Gushue Mendy Rudolph Oscar Robertson Jerry Lucas Robertson Havlicek

Bowling team posts high scores and series leaders

Falk leads with team high 2693 and 927 in a game as Phillips adds 2506. Earl Rae top individual series with 592, Bob Ryner 579. Ryner top game with 214 and Geyer 213.

Falk Phillips Earl Rae Bob Ryner Ryner Geyer

University of Colorado Students Host Guests from Illinois and California

Ten years ago today Margie McCleery hosted Sandra Nugent from Rochelle Illinois and Margie Burge from San Leandro California over a weekend. The trio, roommates and University of Colorado students in Boulder, will part after Easter with Margie visiting her parents in town. Dr and Mrs R G McCleery and three Denver sons plan to arrive in Washington Saturday for Easter at his parents home.

Margie McCleery Sandra Nugent Rochelle Ill Margie Burge San Leandro Calif University of Colorado Boulder Chicago Margie R. H. McCleery R. G. McCleery Denver Washington

Sanders Wins Greater Jacksonville Open Golf Title

Doug Sanders captured the $82,000 Greater Jacksonville Open at Selva Marina with a final round 71 to finish 15 under par at 273 and win $13,500. Jack Nicklaus thrilled crowds with a rare double eagle on the 18th, a 285-yard drive and a four iron to the pin, recorded on TV for national audiences. Gary Player finished third, Gay Brewer tied for second, while Frank Beard, Tommy Bolt, Tony Lema, and Bert Weaver also placed high.

Atlantic Beach Fla UPI Doug Sanders Jack Nicklaus Sanders Selva Marina Gay Brewer Gary Player Frank Beard Tommy Bolt

Baseball meeting for Tri County league tonight

All persons interested in the Tri County baseball league are reminded of a meeting this evening in the Washington Chamber of Commerce office. Plans for organizing the league for the 1966 season will be discussed. Meeting time is 8 p.m.

Tri-County Baseball League Washington Chamber of Commerce

Mrs Roberts ends Waterloo visit and travels home

Mrs Elvin Roberts returned home to Keota on Monday after visiting since Friday at her daughter’s home in Waterloo with Mr and Mrs Jim Bowers and family. Peg Statler of Iowa City visited her parents Cloyce and wife. Several friends and relatives from Deep River West Liberty Iowa City Sigourney Washington Decorah Des Moines Minneapolis and Hedrick visited or joined events including a wedding and funeral services for Kathryn Sanchez in Milan Illinois.

Peg Berdera Karnes Loren Piehl Iowa City Laurilee Weaver Washington Gale Weaver William Miller Mary Lou Miller Glen Stoutner Richard Lyle Keota John Miller Ottumwa Ed McMillian Grace Snakenberg Sigourney Donnie Heisdorffer Elmer Vincent Ray Sheridan Jim Mattison Bob Carl Nelson V.A. Nelson Hedrick Des Moines Calvary Church Carl M.C. Nelson Minneapolis Rev. Nelson W.H. Barnum Tom Lawrence

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