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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1962

Page

8

Gibson Strikes Lift Cardinals in Tight 1-0 Win

Former Globetrotter Bob Gibson emerged as the Cardinals stopper with a 1-0 win over the Giants. He pitched six strong innings and struck out 11, helping snap St Louis from a threegame skid while ending San Francisco s fourgame streak. Red Schoendienst delivered the lone RBI with a ninthinning single.

Fred Down UPI Bob Gibson St. Louis Cardinals Cardinals Gibson Billy O'Dell San Francisco Giants Giants Red Schoendienst

Summer Movie Series Ticket Request and Local Baseball Scores

A request to reserve a 1962 Summer Movie Series ticket for a Grade 1 pickup between June 9 and 16 at the State Theater, with a YWCA Washington mailback coupon. The rest lists multiple baseball results: Dodgers over Astros 5-4 in 10 innings, Moon 2-run double. Phillies over Reds 9-6. Braves over Pirates 7-2. Yankees edge Red Sox 2-1. Orioles beat Angels 6-4. notes on Mantle and Belinsky, plus a local Bird-in-Hand Pennsylvania note.

Houston Jim Golden Dodgers Moon Ed Roebuck Phillies Reds Ted Savage Sam White Don Demeter Cal McLish Braves Bob Friend Pirates Bob Shaw Howie Bedell Roy McMillan Iunning Mickey Mantle Elston Howard Yankees Marshall Bridges Gene Conley Joe Pepitone Orioles Bo Belinsky Los Angeles Morning Glory John Powell Jackie Brandt

Major Leagues Friday schedule and results update

United Press International reports Thursday results New York beat Boston 2 1 and Baltimore won 6 4 over Los Angeles. Friday’s games list many night matchups with noted pitchers and several cross league pairs across cities including Chicago Philadelphia Cincinnati Pittsburgh New York Milwaukee Houston San Francisco and St Louis Los Angeles and others.

Runer Julian Javier Charlie James Giants San Francisco Candlestick Park Los Angeles Dodgers Houston Colts Philadelphia Phillies Cincinnati Reds Milwaukee Braves Pittsburgh Pirates New York Yankees Boston Red Sox Baltimore Orioles Los Angeles Angels New York Boston Baltimore Los Angeles Minnesota Lee Ford Chicago Fisher Pizarro Kansas City Washington Pfister Burnside Grba Detroit Cleveland St. Louis Milwaukee Pittsburgh Philadelphia Cincinnati Los Ang Hous Cardwell Koonce Bennett Purkey Veale Haddix Craig Spahn Jackson Podres Houston Johnson Sanford National League W. . Pet. GB St Louis Pittsburgh Philadelphia Houston Ll

Demon Golfers Beat Mt. Pleasant In Frame

Washington high school golf team defeated Mt. Pleasant 158 to 182. Butch Wells and Mike Brake led with 39s, while Don Kos and Larry Henness each shot 40. The Demon B team won 176 to 235 as Jim Anderson led the winners with a 39.

Washington High School Mt. Pleasant Butch Wells Mike Brake Demons Don Kos Larry Henness Panthers Jim Anderson

Mediapolis Wins SEI Track Meet Amid Tight Relay Showdowns

Mediapolis tops the SEI conference meet with 106 points as Wayland takes second and Winfield Mt. Union third. Event winners include Charles Roth Wayland in multiple sprints, Mediapolis’ Medley relay and 440 relay, and Ken Miller Wayland in hurdles and high jump.

Mediapolis SEI Wayland Winfield-Mt. Union Ainsworth Morning Sun Brighton Osborne Charles Roth Rollie Davison Joe Kauffman Jud Meyer Steve Mast Benear Ken Miller Lintz Winfield- Mt. Union Charles Thie Deadlow Phil Myers Jim Canby Winfield Mt. Union Banks

Infant critically injured by knife during family argument

A 9 month old was struck by a kitchen knife during a parental dispute in a trailer near Ithaca New York. The blade buried in the skull left the infant in intensive care as brain surgery was considered.

Elmira N.Y UPI Patrick Flood James E. Flood Ithaca Tomkins County Hospital Arnot Ogden Hospital Elmira Hospital Ithaca City

Three Horses Among Favorites As Running of Preakness Nears

The 86th Preakness Stakes on Saturday features Jaipur Decidedly and Ridan as the main favorites. Flying Johnnie, listed at 30-1, is seen as an outsider with potential while Prego 30-1 Green Hornet 20-1 Vimy Ridge 15-1 Greek Money 15-1 Sunrise County Crimson Satan Roman Line are other contenders. Trainer Tom Kelly notes five Derby horses broke Whirlaway’s track record, underscoring a strong field and remaining uncertainty.

Baltimore UPI Jaipur Decidedly Ridan Flying Johnnie Horatio Luro el Peco Ranch George A. Pope Japa John H John D Hampshire Maryland Pimlico Whirlaway Tom Kelly Sunrise County Aidan

Washington County Hospital Hosts First Active Blood Bank

Washington County public hospital and staff physicians establish a local blood bank with charter donors. Ten residents fasted and arrived by 8 a.m. to donate as the first participants in the program.

Washington County

Ridan Exits for Preakness with Unproven Two-Turn Stamina

Jaipur goes to the Preakness despite Ridan never racing beyond a mile or two turns. Trainer Leroy Jolley bets on a new jaw–bit to aid Manny Ycaza in guiding Ridan. Ridan previously resisted in the Derby but hopes the finishing kick seen by Decidedly may push him toward a Triple Crown shot.

Jaipur Leroy Jolley Manny Ycaza Ridan

Safer Driving Tip From Gilmore's Auto Center

A local driving tip stresses keeping both hands on the wheel and signaling. It urges readers to get car safety checks at Gilmore's including brakes, wheel alignment, lights, and new wiper blades before trips. Stop by for a fill up with Super Shell gasoline noted for its multi ingredient boost.

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