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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1966
Page
7
Jose Santiago delivered a two hit complete game shutout over his former club as Boston beat Kansas City 3-0. Sullivan praised Santiago while Santiago recalled being sent to Vancouver last season as the A's tried to hide him.
The Big Ten moved to allow limited freshman competition in baseball basketball and 11 other sports with caps of two meets for individuals and three for teams per year. Freshman football remains two games. Expanded varsity basketball schedules were not voted due to class time concerns.
UPI reports Cassius Clay in London as a 7-1 favorite to defend his heavyweight crown against Henry Cooper at Arsenal Stadium. The bout follows a famed 1963 clash when Cooper nearly defeated Clay, who survived a knockdown and later won by technical knockout after eye injuries.
National League results feature Atlanta beating Chicago 12 to 2 and Cincinnati over St Louis 5 to 3 with other scores. American League shows Cleveland and Baltimore leading, Detroit and Minnesota strong, and a slate of Sunday games. Also included are notes on Muhammad Ali style boxing weigh-ins and a Minnesotan trout catch plus a National Geographic marble claim.
Parent authorizes child to join Washington Municipal Pool program run by the Red Cross. Courses offered Beginner through Swimmer with safety lessons from July 20. Transportation provided by the organization. Parent releases Red Cross from liability and acknowledges no known disability.
Bruce Devlin, 28, holds a three stroke lead at five under par 135 after two rounds at Colonial Country Club. Gene Littler sits two behind at 138 while Al Geiberger is at 139 and others at even or above par. Devlin seeks his second U.S. win after 1964 St. Petersburg Open with prize money totaling $21,000 for first place.
Rebels bombed the U.S. air base and Gen. Walt’s headquarters wounding 11 Americans. Government planes, though, caused three more injuries and six rockets. Premier Ky’s marines seized Tan Ninh Pagoda near the Tien Hoa fortress as fighting continued with about 3,500 government troops in the city.
Boys interested in competing in the annual Jaycee golfing tournament should contact Harold Stevens soon. The event is set for May 28 at Washington Country Club. First and second place advance to the state tournament later in summer. entrants must be under 18 by September 1.
May cover notes on Naomi Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star meeting at the Masonic hall with plans for a June 17 carnival in the Kalona Junior High gym. Also reports Scout-O-Rama awards in Iowa City and a series of local social visits and dinners among Kalona families and neighbors.
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