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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1967

Page

8

O'Dell hurls four hitter for Pirates in win over Cards

Pirates beat Cardinals 8-5 as Billy O'Dell forges a strong return season despite Addison's Disease. He went 7 1 3 innings, allowing four hits and earning his second win in five games. Clemente and Alley homer, Mota drives in three runs. Orioles, Red Sox, and Dodgers also win.

Billy O’dell O’dell Addison O'Dell Pittsburgh Pirates St. Louis Cardinals Pirates Boston Red Sox California Angels Baltimore Orioles Cleveland Indians Harry Walker Pete Mikkelsen Roy Face al Jackson Roberto Clemente Gene Alley Homer Manny Mota Pirate Joe Adcock Hank Bauer Cleveland Bauer Russ Snyder Andy Etchebarren Adcock George Culver Bob Allen Woodie Snyder Allen Orioles Dennis Bennett Red Sox California Angel Jorge Rubio George Scott

Major Leagues Standings and Night Schedule

National League standings show Cincinnati and Pittsburgh atop with Chicago and Atlanta close. Monday results had Pittsburgh defeating St Louis 8 to 5. Scheduled pitchers include Perry facing Fisher in New York and Cuellar meeting Jackson in Philadelphia, with more games listed for Wednesday.

United Press International Cincinnati Pittsburgh Chicago Atlanta St. Louis Philadelphia San Franz Los Angeles New York Houston San Francisco Perry Fisher Cuellar L. Jackson Osteen Law Jenkins Lemaster Cloninger Maloney Gibson W. L. Pet Detroit Boston Baltimore Washington California Cleveland Kansas City Minnesota N.Y Minn Peterson Chance Fischer Lopez McNally Siebert McLain Peters

Nagel Pleased With Hawkeyes Spring Progress

Iowa coach Ray Nagel reports strong spring football progress at midway, with 26 lettermen returning and intense rookie challenge across the line. Key battles include guards Miskimen and Ely, tackles Stoik and Lavery, Mor ris, centers Schuessler and Carpenter, and quarterback Podolak showing improved passing.

Iowa City Iowa UPI Ray Nagel John Ficeli Phil Major Jeff Newland John Miskimen Cedar Rapids Larry Ely Des Moines Ely Mesikimen Tony Stoik Mike Lavery Bill Smith Mel Morris Dean Schuessler Charles Carpenter al Bream Paul Usinowicz Paul Laavey Ed Podolak Silas McKinnie Cornelius Patterson Tim Sullivan Barry Crees Terry Huff Dor Sibery Greg Alliston Pete Paquette Scott Miller John Evenden John Diehl Tackel John Hendricks

Demon golfers lose at Muscatine

Washington High School golfers finished third in a tri angular meet at Muscatine on Monday. Muscatine won with 173, Alleman 179, Washington 184. Muscatine’s Jim Macon was medalist with 40 amid windy conditions. Washington’s Terry Cox 43 and Mark Nemmers 43 led the Demons. Washington B team totaled 202 as Muscatine reserves shot 189.

Washington High School Muscatine Alleman Rock Island Washington Jim Macon Terry Cox Mark Nemmers Doug English Steve Eschweiler

Fairfield Trojans Win Southeast Six Conference Golf Meet

Fairfield's Trojans captured the Southeast Six Conference golf meet at their home course on Saturday. Washington finished fourth with team scores led by Tom Logan's 77 and Pete Kark of Fort Madison earning medalist honors with 74. Other Washington totals included Terry Cox 80, Mark Nemmers 84, Steve Eschwiller 83, Doug English 85.

Fairfield Trojans Washington Demons Centerville Mount Pleasant Washington Fort Madison Davis County Pete Kark Tom Logan Demons Terry Cox Mark Nemmers Steve Eschweiler Doug English

Women's Bowling Melody Strikers League Scores Report

The Melody Strikers League standings list Washington State Bank at 42, Martin Cleaners 39, River Products 37, Peaks Coeet 35, Ad Bites 31, 12 Winga Cafe 27, Osincup Drug 24, VFW Auxiliary 20. Monday results show Martin 2368 to VFW 2273, Ad Ettes 2261 to State Bank 2264, Essex 2337 to River Products 2285. High team series 2368 by Martin and 2337 by Essex, team game 825 by Martin and 822 by Winga. Individual series Burlin 554, Zieglowsky 504. Burlin 211 in the individual game, followed by Talbot 187.

Melody Strikers League Washington State Bank Martin Cleaners Peaks Coeet Eee Winga Cafe Osincup Resuit Martin VFW Ad Ettes State Bank Essex Winga River Products Burlingame Zieglowsky Talbot

YMCA Men’s League Produces close race and finals

In a 15 week YMCA league in Washington near 50 men formed six teams to compete in a round robin. Top scorer was Bob Lewis of Jaycees with 26.4 points per game and final standings saw Peter Pan and Jaycees tied 41, Kiwanis 41, Young Brothers 29, Advance Ross 14, Columbus Junction 0 before Peter Pan beat Jaycees 68 44 in a final playoff.

Washington Ymca Bob Lewis The Jaycees al Brock Kiwanis Bill Paasch Phil Ahrens Young Brothers Bill Larkin Columbus Junction Peter Pan Ross Jaycee

Iowa High School Athletes Face Mixed Immunity Suit

The Iowa Supreme Court ruled IHSAA can be sued for damages while public school members remain immune. The decision reverses a lower court ruling that shielded the association. it sends the case back for trial on Coughlan's $15,000 claim arising from a 1964 sub state game injury at Jefferson High School gym.

Des Moines UPI Iowa High School Athletic Association IHSAA Iowa Supreme Court High Court Greene County R. K. Brannon Athletic Association Brannon Webster County Supreme Court E. J. Coughlan Northcentral Iowa Coughlan Jefferson High School Fort Dodge Boone Maurice Rawlings Sioux City Rawlings Boone, Grand Ogden Rockwell City Jefferson Central Webster Dayton Northwest Webster Prairie Community Carroll Independent School

Goat wins unlikely cross country race in Wales

In Pontypridd Wales a nanny goat charged after 148 cross country runners marching past May buds. The goat dodged a pond a slag heap and two fences finishing ahead of most but was placed 103rd by judges at the end. Bernard Baldwin Welsh Amateur Athletic Association secretary called the feat amazing as the crowd cheered the animal's dash.

Pontypridd Wales UPI Bernard Baldwin Welsh Amateur Athletic Association

Pistons Sign Walker for Four Years in NBA Draft Lead

New York UPI Detroit Pistons signed Providence All American Jimmy Walker to a four year contract giving them a one day lead on the NBA college draft. Walker 6 3 backcourtman led the nation with 30.4 ppg last season. The Pistons hold the first pick after a coin flip with Baltimore and will name Walker as their choice at the draft.

New York UPI Detroit Pistons National Basketball Association Jimmy Walker Walker Pistons Baltimore NBA Dave Bing Seattle San Diego Detroit Chicago Los Angeles Rudy Larusso

Exclusion Claim Ties to Supreme Court Ruling

Legal brief notes that certain items would be excluded from trial under a recent Supreme Court decision. The discussion concerns evidentiary standards and how the ruling narrows which materials may be admitted. No specific parties or dates are identified in the readable excerpt.

Supreme Court

Washington County Senior Table Tennis Tournament at YMCA

Tonight at 8 p.m. the 3rd Annual Washington County Senior Men's Table Tennis Tournament begins at the YMCA gym. A double elimination event with 24 registered players, trophies for top three, and spectators welcome. Notable players include Bob Brewer Delbert Krotz Dave Meyer Larry Starr Joe Martin Skip Speece and others.

Washington County YMCA Bob Brewer Delbert Krotz Dave Meyer Larry Starr Joe Martin Skip Speece Carl Chalupa George Fulton Ray Blair Dean Weaver Byron Thomas Chris Phillips Jerry Stalder John Lloyd Jr Wayne Brock Max Embree Paul Boyd Russell Bannister Harry Munson Dale Gegner Gene Curtis James Dawson Larry Blum Jim Lloyd

Bowling MFA Leaders Clash With Hy Vee Narrow Win

MFA men bowling results show Hy Vee edging Ross 4 Hy Vee tops team series 2625 as Freshwaters leads with 2525 Freshwaters claims game high 928 and Hy Vee 918 Rex Ray 560 Claude Randall 551 among individuals Gerald Edwards 214 Bob Ryner 213 lead in games

Freshwaters Hy - Vee Rex Ray Claude Randall Gerald Edwards Bob Ryner

Arson suspect Davis tied to Wellman man

Davis is the Virgil E. Davis Jr. from Wellman who appeared in district court on an arson charge. Reported confusion arises due to another Virgil Davis residing in Washington with the same name. The item notes the misidentification between the two individuals.

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