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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 04, 1968

Page

8

Tigers Stun Cards In Game Two To Tie World Series

Detroit blooms under Mickey Lolich and Willie Horton as they rally from Gibson's early dominance. The Tigers beat St Louis 8-1, blasting Briles and Briles’ relievers for three homers and 13 hits. Lolich, hampered by a groin issue, delivers a six‑hit, one‑run performance and even homers, signaling a series swing toward Detroit before returning to Tiger Stadium for games three to five. Horton also belts a long homer to spark the comeback. The series shifts with Detroit buoyed and St Louis facing pitching gaps beyond Gibson.

ST. Louis Detroit Tigers Bob Gibson Bullet Bob Tigers Mickey Lolich Willie Horton Detroit Tiger Stadium Cardinals Detroit Power Bengals Nelson Briles Gibson Lolich Horton Mayo Smith Briles Tiger

Junior bowling meeting opens season at Melody Lanes

A meeting is called for Saturday morning at Melody Lanes at 10 a.m. for both boys and girls as junior bowling begins. Anyone interested is urged to attend. The bowling leagues will begin Saturday, October 12.

Melody Lanes

Olympic Games Survive Mexico City Violence

In Mexico City amid fighting near nine blocks of apartments, 27 killed as machine guns fired on a student rally. Athletes in the Olympic Village resumed training as IOC assured peaceful games, counting on no interference to the flame ceremony and competitions starting in eight days.

Mexico City UPI Olympic Village Sports U.S International Olympic Committee

Time trials for United States Grand Prix at Watkins Glen

Twenty drivers from twelve countries begin time trials for the 248 mile Grand Prix of the United States at Watkins Glen New York. Race officials expect a new lap record above 130 mph as contenders including Bobby Unser Mario Andretti and Graham Hill chase pole positions and world championship implications. Hill defends against Hulme and Stewart in a tense title battle with Hill needing a win if Hulme falters. Hill, the track’s past winner and three time US champ, surveys the rough 2.3 mile course and notes improvements since prior races.

Watkins Glen N.Y UPI United States Bobby Unser Mario Andretti Graham Hill England Denis Hulme New Zealand Jackie Stewart Scotland Glen Hill The Hulme

Northern Iowas Schooley Leads Small College Passing

North Iowa quarterback Phil Schooley, a senior from Washington Iowa, tops the national small college passing leaders after four games with 66 completions on 116 attempts for 755 yards and five touchdowns. Drake end Dick Hewins remains top in receptions with 32 grabs for 398 yards in three games. Northern Iowas fullback Dennis Kettner ranks fifth in rushing with 399 yards on 76 carries across four contests.

New York UPI Phil Schooley Northern Iowa Drake Dick Hewins Schooley Washington Iowa Dennis Kettner Des Moines Kettner

Ninth Graders Rally to 13-6 Victory over Fairfield

Washington Ninth Graders beat Fairfield 13-6 at Case Field as QB Ward Anderson sat out with a broken finger from practice. Jeff Swartzendruber stepped in and launched a 78 yard pass to Dave Butler for a third quarter score. Butler added a 9 yard TD run in the fourth. Butler logged 26 carries for 110 rushing yards. Defenders Dave Duensing and Larry Widner were standout performers.

Washington Fairfield Case Field Ward Anderson Jeff Swartzendruber Anderson Dave Butler Butler Dave Duensing Larry Widner

Demons and Muscatine West play scoreless eighth grade tie

Washington eighth graders engaged Muscatine West at Muscatine in a scoreless 0–0 tie. Washington rushed for 126 yards while Muscatine reached the 10-yard line four times. Key plays included Steve Goff’s 30 yard pass to Drew McAvoy and standout defenders Mike Roe Denny Whittoff John Laffoon and Steve Greene.

Washington Muscatine West Muscatine Steve Goff Drew McAvoy Demons Mike Roe Denny Whittoff John Laffoon Steve Greene

Mixed Bowling Start Next Week for Couples

Mixed bowling for couples begins next week. Interested participants should contact Mrs. Ted Russell promptly. The note also mentions the NAACP founded in 1909 and the Urban League established a year later.

Ted Russell NAACP National Association For the Advancement of Colored People Urban League

Professional Directory Listing for Livingston Area Attorneys

Livingston area firms include Day Kehoe Meeker Bates with Robert Day Louis Kehoe Everett Meeker and Robert Bates at 112 South Ave B phone 653 2147. Morrison Morrison and Lloyd Edmund D Morrison Jr James F Lloyd at 211 West Washington St phone 653 5431 John C Owen Attorney 119 West Washington South Side Square phone 653 2874.

Livingston, Day, Kehoe Meeker & Bates Robert Day Louis J Kehoe Everett Meeker Robert Bates South Ave John C. Owen West Washington South Side Square

Hawkeyes vs Notre Dame slim upset bid in sight

Iowa eyes a rare upset over No 8 Notre Dame with Podolak and Sullivan sidelined. Sophomore Larry Lawrence to start at quarterback as Dennis Green and Al Bream push for big games against a strong Irish defense. Purdue loss lingers as 60,000 sellout looms.

Iowa City Iowa UPI Notre Dame Hawkeyes Eddie Podolak Purdue Ted Lawrence Terry Hanratty Jim Seymoure Lawrence Oklahoma Podolak Sullivan Larry Lawrence Wallace Dennis Green Harrisburg al Bream Bream Rock Island Ill Karl Noonan South Bend

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