Yanks and Dodgers Hit Tough Road Stretch
The Yankees and Dodgers face two weeks on the road as pennant races heat up. New York trails Baltimore by 2 1/2 games and Los Angeles sits two games back of San Francisco, with heavy travel and key series ahead. Maury Wills may miss time with a foot injury, while Ralph Houk remains optimistic about improved lineup and pitching.
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Chicago
Maury Wills
Wills
Houk
Ralph Houk
Boston
Baltimore
Milt Pappas
Steve Barber
Robin Roberts
Bird
Baltimor
Novi cars aim to win Indy 500 dream of a dead man
Modified Novi racers built by Bud Winfield aim for the Indy 500. The cars qualified at high speeds with pilots Ralph Hepburn and Chet Miller previously dying in them. Andy Granatelli later rebuilt a third Novi fleet now racing under his guidance. Granatelli touts improved fuel injectors and hopes to reach speeds of 155 to 157 mph as the dream of a dead man evolves into a modern race effort.
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Ralph Hepburn
Chet Miller
Hepburn
Novi
Andy Granatelli
Granatelli
Jim Hurtubis
Bobby Unser
Art Malone
Hurtaise
Unser
Malone
Winfield
Major Leagues Tuesday Probable Pitchers Summary
Tuesday's schedule lists night games across the majors with the Dodgers at Detroit, Mets not shown, Koufax facing Hendley in Milwaukee, and several other matchups including McBride, Monbouquette, Kaat, and Marichal. Wednesday continues with Detroit at Los Angeles and other city pairings, all night games.
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McBride
New York
Boston
Stafford
Monbouquette
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Minnesota
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Kaat
Cleveland
Chicago
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Herbert
Baltimore
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Roberts
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Milwaukee
Koufax
Hendley
Francisco
Cincinnati
Marichal
O'Toole
Ellsworth
Craig
Philadelphia
Pittsburgh
McLish
Friend Houston
St. Louis
Nottehart
Broslie
San Francisco
Houston
Junior Legion Team Drops Doubleheader
Washington’s Junior Legion baseball team lost a doubleheader at Oska loosa in their first outing. Oska loosa won the first game after a three run homer by Alan Smith for Washington tied it, then pulled ahead. In the second game Oska loosa won easily as Washington could muster only a single run after Tom White scored. McAdams was winning pitcher. Larry Henss took the loss in the first game and Dallas Krantz the loser in the second.
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Oskaloosa
Alan Smith
Smith
Washigton
McAdams
Larry Henss
Dallas Krantz
Tom White
Tee Shots And Memorial Week At Golf Club
Calendar for the week lists Thursday memorial day couples golf chaired by Jerry Ridley and Jim Lloyd with John Lloyd Clyde Stouiner Jr. Friday hosts Twili te men’s dinner. Saturday June Butters chairs with eiers Charles Berdos Dr Flickingers William Matsons and committee. The note honors Don Mitchell praising sportsmanship and cites Southeast Tournament nearing with entries via TR Phillips or the pro shop. Tees No.2 sod work completed. Wednesday ladies outing highlighted by Helen Doak and prizes to Ben Haberman Carolyn Levy Ruth Brake.
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Carolyn Levy
Ruth Brake
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Harry Levy
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Kathy Lloyd
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Stalder Sets Washington Mark At State Meet
Washington's Jerry Stalder, top scorer this track season, unofficially hit 208 ft 9 in in the football throw at the State Class AA Meet in Iowa City, matching the school record he set last year. Teammates Temple and Washington relay squad qualified for state events though Temple missed the pole vault due to wrong spikes. 440 relay clocked 46.1 but was disqualified for a handoff zone overrun.
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Washington
Iowa City
Stalder
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Alder
Davey Temple
Dave Temple
Bob McClure
Steve Whister
Tim Doucall
Howver
George McBee Wins SCI Track Letter at State College
George McBee of Washington is among 49 athletes awarded varsity letters at State College of Iowa in Cedar Falls. JH Witham, the athletic director, presented the letters Tuesday to varsity players in baseball, track, tennis, and golf. McBee, a former WLS athlete and 1952 Lester Leeper Memorial Sportsmanship Trophy winner, earned his letter in track.
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George McBee
Washington
State College of Iowa
Cedar Falls
JH. Witham
WLS
Lester Leeper
Wellman Visit Notes Family Reunion Plans and Obituary
Dr and Mrs Blick of Irwin Penn arrive May 13 for an Iowa visit and to attend the United Presbyterian Assembly in Des Moines. Mrs Blick will visit sister Mrs Roy Crossett. Pierce family reunion held at Henderson home with many relatives. Wellman Community Club sets August 17 celebration chaired by Royce Buckwalter. Obituary for Zella Longwell Lauser of Wilton Junction notes funeral details. Giant spider crab pan from Mrs Robert Godiove undergoes major surgery in Mercy Hospital Iowa City.
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K. A. Mathers
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Haskins
Fred Blick
Ruth
Irwin
Penn
David Solomon
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Hollywood
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Mildred
Wellman
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Duluth
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Rochester
Clarence Duncan
Davenport
Crossett
Wellman Community Club
Royce Buckwalter
Duane Tadlock
Paul Eiman
Ed Wilson
Duane Miller
Wilbur Miller
Wilbur Swartzendruber
Lesley Bell
Ival Redlinger
Gene Goschke
Zella Longwell Lauser
Wilton Junction
Robert G. Farr
Oakdale
Jesse
Florilla Topping Longwell
Henry F. Lauser
Ona Bidwell
Weilman
Robert Godiove
Mercy Hospital
Iowa City
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