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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1964

Page

8

Twins slug three homer barrage as six drive win over White Sox

The Minnesota Twins rapped six homers, led by Harmon Killebrew's pair, to beat the Chicago White Sox 15-7. Gary Peters started for Chicago before giving way after three innings as the Twins raised their season total to 51. Richie Rollins drove in five, Don Mincher and Zoilo Versalles added power, while the Senators edged the Orioles 4-1 in other AL action and NL results followed.

Minnesota Twins Gary Peters Chicago White Sox Harmon Killebrew Yankees Peters Killebrew Zoilo Versalles Don Mincher Work Fisher Eddie Fisher Richie Rollins Fisher Bob Allison Don Messi Gerry Arrigo Bill Piers Jim Roland Washington Senators Baltimore Orioles Detroit Tigers New York Yankees Houston Colts San Francisco Giants Willie Mays Philadelphia Phillies St. Louis Cardinals Los Angeles Dodgers Chicago Cubs New York Mets Milwaukee Braves Don Zimmer Robin Roberts Senators Orioles Buster Narum Tigers Jim Bouton Don Wert Pete Mikkelsen Steve Hamilton Dick McAuliffe Phil Regan Howard Ron Perranoski Cubs Chicago Sandy Koufax Drysdale White Sox Richie Allen Phillies Cardinals Allen Ernie Broglio Jim Bunning Detroit Ed Roebuck Dick Smith Ron Hunt RBI Joe Christopher Spahn Galen Cisco

Baseball Standings and Results Across Leagues

American League leaders Chicago Cleveland New York Baltimore Minnesota Detroit Los Angeles Washington Boston Kansas City with mixed results on Thursday. Detroit beat New York 7 3 Minnesota topped Chicago 15 7 Washington defeated Baltimore 4 1. Friday night matchups include Cleveland at Detroit and Kansas City at New York with several pitchers listed. National League standings show San Francisco Philadelphia St Louis Milwaukee Pittsburgh Cincinnati Los Angeles Chicago Houston New York and San Francisco games with results Philadelphia 3 St Louis 2 and Houston 4 San Francisco 3. Multiple late games include Los Angeles at Chicago and New York at San Francisco with various starting pitchers listed.

United Press International American League W. L. Pet Chicago Cleveland New York Baltimore Minnesota Detroit Los Angeles Washington Boston Kansas City Ramos Wickersham Chance Pappas Los Ang San Fran Philadelphia St. Louis Milwaukee Pittsburgh Cincinnati Houston San Francisco Chi Friend Orega Bennett Nottebart Purkey Jackson Lemaster Gibson San Franci Stallard O'Dell

Howard's Homer Beats Cubs For Dodgers Win

Dodgers win 6-4 in 10th on Howard’s two run homer off Dick Ellsworth, then Drysdale secures 5-0 nightcap with bases loaded single. Howard collects 1st of season, total 21 RBIs. Dodgers gain ground as Phillies, Colts, Mets win elsewhere. Cross display at New York World's Fair noted.

Frank Howard Howard Dodgers Dick Ellsworth Cubs Wayne Schurr Don Drysdale New York UPI Coventry

Oklahoma City Open delayed by storm

The $40,000 Oklahoma City Open was washed out by lightning and rain after 21 players remained. Officials will decide whether to complete 36 holes Sunday or finish Monday, with Sifford and Courtney tied for the lead at two under.

Oklahoma City UPI PGA Charley Sifford Chuck Courtney Quail Creek Arnold Palmer Tony Lema Sifford Johnny Pott Dave Marra

Wright Favored In Muskogee Civitan Open Title Chase

The Muskogee Civitan Open at Muskogee Country Club sees Mickey Wright of Dallas as the top contender to win her fourth victory in six starts this year. Beth Stone, on her 24th birthday at her home course, eyes a first round lead aided by a belief in hypnotism. Top challengers include Marilynn Smith and Kathy Whitworth as last year’s runners up and tour leaders.

Muskogee Okla UPI Beth Stone Ladies Professional Golf Association LPGA Beth Mickey Wright Dallas Muskogee Country Club Miss Wright Marilynn Smith Kathy Whitworth

Bowling League Scores and Highs From Thursday Rollers

The Women’s Bowling Thursday Rollers reported Ball Babies 3915 Slow Rollers 314 164 percent, Turkey Trotters 30 percent, Roe Rollers 230 percent, Fourettes 2B, Alley Cats, Polka Dots, In-Betweeners 341. Team series led by Ball Babies 1827 and Turkey Trotters 1723. Team game top: Babies 656 and Trotters 601. Pauline Crull 512 and 199 games led individuals. Lorene Cox 177 and Crull 199.

Swift and wife Transfer Land to Bells in Section 15

Public record notes Robert L. Swift and wife convey land in section 15 township 7 to R. Stewart Bell and wife. The transaction documents a real estate transfer between named individuals, detailing property location and ownership change.

Robert L. Swift R. Stewart Bell

Car Care at the Station Promises Better Parking

A station advertises attentive car care amid speaker’s memories of parking woes. The piece highlights trusted service and reassurance for motorists seeking orderly vehicle attention at the facility.

Baseball practice begins Saturday for local players

The Washington city baseball program opens on Saturday May 16 led by Wally Horn and Al Kinzler. Younger groups report at 9am to Stewart or Lincoln schools, 11 and 12 year olds at 10:15, Pony Leaguers and Babe Ruth at 1pm, and the high school team at 2:30pm at Green Field. Registration with fees covers caps and accident insurance, due by tomorrow to secure team placement before May 23. if unable to attend sites, register at the YMCA desk.

Washington City Wally Horn al Kinzler Pony Babe Ruth YMCA

Washington Ninth Graders Take Third In Muskie Track

Washington Junior High ninth graders placed third in a Muscatine track meet held Thursday afternoon. Central of Muscatine won with 65 points, Assumption of Davenport 47, Washington 44, and Davenport West 45. Coach Wally Horn’s team earned points in multiple events including Duane Miller's 220 yard dash second and 440 yard dash first, a 1:47 880 yard relay third, and John Kleese finishing second in the 100 yard dash with 11.1.

Washington Muscatine Central of Dan Martin Bill Lowe Mike Fritz John Kleese Duane Miller Carl Hayes Dave Meyers

Kalona student wins in WLS School Time health poster contest

Ketchen Grady of Kalona is named a prize winner in the WLS School Time program good health poster slogan contest. Education Director Mrs. Josephine Wetzler announced the prize results on WLS during School Time at 1 15 p m on May 13.

Ketchen Grady Kalona WLS Josephine Wetzler

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