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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1963

Page

16

Belinsky Tops Yankees For First Win Of Season

Bo Belinsky earned his first win of the year by blanking the Yankees until the sixth inning, finishing with nine strikeouts in a 5-3 Angels victory. George Thomas hit a first inning grand slam, while Roger Maris broke up the no hit bid with a leadoff single in the sixth. The win came as KC, Chicago, Boston, and Washington won in other American League games.

Bo Belinsky Yankees Bill Rigney Los Angeles Angels Belinsky Roger Maris Jack Reed George Thomas Ralph Terry Terry Kansas City A’s Cleveland Indians Chicago White Sox Awau Baltimore Orioles Boston Red Sox Minnesota Twins Washington Senators Detroit Tigers Pena Orlando Pena A’s Indians John Romano Joe Adcock Tribe Wayne Causey Jim Landis Oriole Mike McCormick Ray Herbert White Sox Joel Horlen Chicago Hoyt Wilhelm Orioles Ron Hansen Pete Ward Dave Nicholson Wilhelm Baltimore Ed Bressaud Chuck Schilling Red Sox Twins Schilling Bos Carl Yastrzemski Dick Stuart Earl Wilson Jack Kralick Tom Cheney Senators

100th great grandchild born in local community history

Ten years ago today Michael Kurtz son of Mr and Mrs Robert Kurtz of Brighton was born at Washington County hospital. He is the 100th grandchild of the late Mr and Mrs J C Swift pioneers in this community. Mrs Kurtz is the former Winifred Ragan of Washington.

Michael Kurtz Robert Kurtz Brighton Washington County Hospital J. C. Swift

Lynch Delivers Pinch Hit For Reds In Comeback Win

Cincinnati Reds rally to defeat Milwaukee Braves 4-3 as Jerry Lynch belts his 13th pinch homer of the season. He needs one more to tie the major league record, while Jim O'Toole improves to 5-1 and Al Worthington finishes.

Jerry Lynch Fred Hutchinson George Crowe

Major League Standings and Schedule Update

National League standings show St Louis leading with 14 wins and 7 losses as Chicago and Pittsburgh jockey for position. Ernie Banks powered the Cubs with two three run homers in a 17 hit barrage to topple St Louis. American League results include Kansas City and Boston posting wins. several games postponed by rain.

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Bowling Team Scores and Leaders at Sportshop League

Mobil Oil led team series with 2590 and captured team game highs 876 and 864. Individual top series include Ralph Carl 578 and Jerry Dempsey 576. High games featured John Hough 232 and Dr. Krogmeier 222.

Mobil Farm Bureau Ralph Carl Jerry Dempsey John Hough Dr. Krogmeier

Men’s Golf Breakfast And Flag Tournament Planned

All country club men are invited to a rolls and coffee breakfast Sunday morning from 7:30 to 8:30, announced Eldon Brake, chairman of the men’s golf committee. A flag tournament follows the meal with prizes for the winners, tee-off between 8 and 9.

Country Club Eldon Brake

Palmer and Nicklaus Lead Field in Tournament of Champions

Arnold Palmer and Jack Nicklaus, both 4-1 favorites, top a 27-man field at Desert Inn to start the $60,000 Tournament of Champions. Billy Casper Tony Lema Gary Player follow at 6-1 and 10-1 respectively as frost reduces rough and players report heat into the 85 to 90 range.

Las Vegas Nev UPI Arnold Palmer Jack Nicklaus Desert Inn Country Club Palmer Nicklaus Billy Casper Tony Lema Gary Player Doug Sanders Gene Littler Billy Maxwell Bo Wininger Bill Collins Collins Palmera Wininger

Twilight League golf set to begin at Washington CC May 10

Twilight golf at Washington Golf and Country Club opens May 10 with fourteen teams entering. Each seven man squad competes weekly, with twelve teams active per round. First matches feature Nos 3 vs 45, 627 vs SPS, 10 vs 11, 12 vs 13, and 14. Nos 1 and 2 idle.

Washington Golf and Country Club Eldon Brake SPS DeLa Dr. Lloyd T. Johnson L. Horton D. Higgins W. Jones Ed Hutchcroft Brake C. Robison B. Casey Dr. Cruise H. Messenger H. Stettle

Cancer stricken Jim Umbricht Still Has Wonderful Attitude

Jim Umbricht the Houston Colt .45s pitcher after cancer surgery speaks of his bright outlook as he works back from a pelvic cancer diagnosis. The 32 year old right hander with a 4 0 record and 2.01 ERA last season expects to return after a May 9 activation. he emphasizes not wanting sympathy and plans to pitch again. In Mesa Apache Junction Arizona he underwent a seven hour operation at M D Anderson Hospital with over 100 stitches, and doctors consider the prognosis good. He is a former University of Georgia athlete who moved through the Braves Pirates and Colts organizations. The article also notes Morgan North owning the first private steamboat on San Francisco Bay as steamboats return to prominence.

NEW York UPI Jim Umbricht Houston Colts Houston Jim Ewell Umbricht Colt Colts Apache Junction Ariz Ewell Jim M.D. Anderson Hospital University of Georgia Milwaukee Braves Pittsburgh Pirates Berkeley Calif Morgan Howell-North Books San Francisco Bay Ernest K. Gann

Demon Golfers Defeat U High On Finkbine Course

The Washington Demon golf team defeated University High 181 to 186 at the Finkbine Course in Iowa City. Butch Wells led the meet with a 39, followed by Don Kos 45, Don Miller 48, Frank Sanders 49, and Brian Owen 51. Next meet is May 7 at Fairfield.

Washington Demon Iowa City University High Finkbine Butch Wells Harold Stevens Stevens Russell Bannister Washington Wells Don Kos Don Miller Frank Sanders Brian Owen Fairfield

Missouri Leads Nation in Baseball Achievements

Missouri enjoys a rare sports high with the St. Louis Cardinals atop the National League and the Kansas City Athletics leading the American League. Missouri University Tigers at Columbia are named the nation's top college baseball team by a major wire service, marking a remarkable May milestone.

Missouri St. Louis Cardinals Kansas City Tigers Missouri University Columbia

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