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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 10, 1950

Page

3

Red Sox Take Lead With 6 4 Win Over Tigers

In a bustling major league day, Boston beat Detroit 6 4 to seize first place in the circuit as part of a strong home stand. Pittsburgh slugger Ralph Kiner homered twice and drove in seven runs in a 10 5 victory over Brooklyn led by Lefty Schmitz. Washington topped Chicago 5 2. Philadelphia edged Cleveland 9 5. New York shut out St Louis 4 0. Lincoln school hosts VW league girls practice at 7 p.m. with newcomers urged to attend.

New York Ralph Kiner Pittsburgh Pirates Kiner Hier Babe Ruth Brookly Ledgers Pittsburgh Johnny Schmitz Chicago Cubs Giants Chicago Red Sox Detroit Tigers Little Lloyd Hittle Washington Senators White Sox Washington Athletics Indians Philadelphia Ed Lopat Lincoln School Wade Rockettes McFarland Shaffer United Press Sojka Pettavino Boston Detroit Cleveland Rye Detrich St. Louis Lu My Payne McGill Murphys Baker Clevelands Brooklyn Louis Cincinnati

Women’s Bowling Major Leagues Scores Report

Chicago swept New York 6 to 0 while Pittsburgh defeated Brooklyn 10 to 4. Boston at St Louis game halted by rain.

Allen Pohren Celebrates First Birthday Anniversary

Allen Pohren marks his first birthday anniversary today with family and friends. The event honors his milestone and reflects a year of growth and joy for his household.

Allen Pohren

Coach's Career Path Through 1942 Navy Service

The coaching staff member began in 1924 and was named head coach in 1930. He left in 1942 to join the navy, then returned after the war as an aide to Athletic Director Paul Breehler.

Navy Paul Breehler

Hospital Admissions and Birth Notices From Local Clinic

Yesterday admissions include Ed Squire and Elmer Wade for medical care as well as Carol Manning and Maude Thompson for surgical procedures. Today, Mrs Hubert Beranek and Ruth Jugerheimer undergo surgery, with Anna Taering also listed for a surgical case. Discharges include Mrs Joe Benda. Births noted for Mr and Mrs Chat-.

Ed Squire City, Medical Elmer Wade Keota Medical Carol Manning Coppock Surgical Maude Thompson Minnie Miller Wiliam Hall Hubert Beranek Riverside Ruth Jugerheimer Anna Taering Brighton

Williams Named Iowa Basketball Coach Succeeding Harrison

Rolli Williams, 52, named head basketball coach at the University of Iowa succeeding Lawrence Harrison who was fired for failures to comply with athletic board rulings. Williams had been assistant athletic director and was the lone favorite for the post after initially saying he was not interested.

Iowa Cpry Rolli Williams University of Iowa Lawrence Pops) Harrison Williams The Hawkey

Gas Factory Stomach Relief Promises with CERTA‑VIN

A Washington man reports dramatic relief from chronic stomach gas after taking CERTA‑VIN before meals. The new formula, containing ten herbal ingredients and vitamins B and iron, is said to expel gas, improve nutrition, and strengthen nerves, with Pioneer Drug Store at 125 W. selling it.

Washington Certa Vin Pioneer Drug Store

Birth announcements for Schroeder and Peiffer families

Les Schroeder of Wellman reports a son born at 6 33 p m today. Mr and Mrs Ralph Peiffer announce a daughter born in Washington at 1 37 a m.

Les Schroeder Wellman Ralph Peiffer Washington

Ora Marlatt Patient In Memorial Hospital

Ora Marlatt is listed as a patient at Memorial hospital in Mount Pleasant after surgery on Monday. The report notes visitors and local social updates as the Crawfordsville column records various weekend travels and family visits.

J. A. Raymond Crawfordsville Ora Marlatt Memorial Hospital Mount Pleasant Harold Lamb Chicago

Muscle-Rule Heals Ruth Chiati Suffering From Sciatic Pain

Ruth Chiati of Los Angeles endured severe hip and leg pains limiting siting and work. After trying many medicines, Muscle-Rule Rub relieved pain in three days and she promotes the product with a money back guarantee and distributor address in Los Angeles.

Ruth Chiati North Orange Grove Dr Los Angeles South Main St California

Summer hand concerts appear scarce this year

Ruth Davis entertained the senior class in her home Monday evening. The gathering ended with canasta and refreshments served by Ruth. Mrs. Bill Strum visited the Edward Engles Tuesday morning.

Ruth Davis Ruth Bill Strum Edward Engles

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