Cardinals sweep Pirates as pennant push accelerates
The St. Louis Cardinals swept the Pittsburgh Pirates 9-5 and 5-4 to reach a .500 mark and climb to a fourth place tie in the NL. Bob Gibson won 4th straight in the opener while Ray Washburn earned his second in the nightcap after a late Cardinal rally, and Curt Flood plus Tim McCarver drove in two runs apiece. The Pirates’ own danger man Willie Stargell homered in the first game.
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Ten Years Since New York Trip By Local Women
Ten years ago today Mrs Day Edna McCarty Dorothy Turnipse ed Mrs Virgil Earll and Charlotte Earll returned from a two week trip to New York City. The group attended the 20th YWCA National Convention and visited relatives on Long Island and in Chevy Chase Maryland before a Washington DC sightseeing day.
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Trainer surprised by Lucky Debonair Derby win at Churchill Downs
Lucky Debonair trained by Frank Catrone for Ada L. Rice of Chicago won the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs by a neck over Dapper Dan. Jockey Bill Shoemaker rode the colt in 2 1 1 5 and the purse was $112,000. Bold Lad showed no late charge despite questions about an ailment.
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Palmer wins Tournament of Champions in Las Vegas
Arnold Palmer led 22 other PGA champions from wire to wire to win $14,000 and the Tournament of Champions at Desert Inn CC. Palmer finished 277 11 under par, beating rival Jack Nicklaus who finished 13 strokes back at 290 after a recent Masters setback.
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Washington to host Fairfield Trojans in dual track meet
Washington will host Fairfield Trojans for a coed track meet at Case Field on Tuesday at 4 p.m. Coach John Sproule plans to use his 35 man squad with each boy entering at least one event. Fairfield brings a large squad for the 4 p.m. meet.
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Mullink Wins West Liberty Jalopy Race Season Opener
John Mullink of West Liberty wins the first race of the season in West Liberty. Mike Niffenegger of Kalona finishes second and Jack Jones of Letts third. Mark Mosier of Washington posts the fastest half mile in 28.38 seconds, while Bob Ensminger of Burlington takes the trophy dash. Several heat results list Statts Brumley Ellis Heinbaugh Smith Jones Hamilton Mullink Morris Niffenegger. DeMeyer and Mosier scratch with mechanical issues. next weekend races move to Columbus Junction at 7 30 p.m.
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Washington Jr. High Fifth in Mt. Pleasant Track Meet
Washington Jr. High eighth and ninth grade teams placed fifth in Mt. Pleasant meet. Ninth grade results include 400 relay fourth and 880 relay fourth, Miller fifth in 440, Schooley fifth in 220, Goodell second high jump, Minick first pole vault, Shaver fifth in discus. Eighth grade results show Myers first 50 yd dash, Steele first 220 yd dash, Hammer pole vault third, high jump plenty. Barre note followed: Barre imposes license for fortune tellers.
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SEATO backs U S Viet Nam policy with France isolated
SEATO ministers endorse U S Viet Nam strategy while France stands alone in dissent. Under secretary George W. Ball says Washington seeks a peaceful settlement but will fight on rather than accept a hollow accord with the Communists during the three day SEATO ministerial session.
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