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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 08, 1966

Page

8

Mays lifts Giants past Dodgers in 12th for 3-2 win

Willie Mays, nursing a pulled groin, scored the winning run in the 12th after a Frank Johnson hit and an aggressive baserunning move. The Giants beat the Dodgers 3-2 to move into second place a half game behind Pittsburgh as Mays delivered the clutch moment and the defense remained sharp.

Curt Block UPI Willie Mays Mays San Francisco Giants Los Angeles Pittsburgh Dodgers Joe Moeller Walter Alston N.L Atlanta St. Louis Houston Baltimore Yankees Boston Cleveland Detroit Fants Jim Ray Hart Sandy Koufax Willie Davis Tommy Davis Frank Moeller Houston McCarver Mike Quellar Curt Flood Bob Aspromonte John Bateman Hal Woodeshick

Quotable remark on draftee morale during wartime

A reader overheard quip questions why married men should be drafted, claiming they have no fight left. The comment reflects skepticism about conscription and wartime sacrifice, illustrating civilian attitudes during the period.

Bowling results from Farm Bureau event at Rose Motel

Farm Bureau wins 3 to 2 against Rose Motel with high team series 2649 to 2605. Geb Chevrolet posted team game 927 while Farm Bureau had 920. Individual top series Nick Lange 569 and John Hough 556, with games 236 by Hough and 214 by Lange.

Ala Farm Service Farm Bureau Rose Motel Geb Chevrolet Mobil Oil Walnut Grove Geb Nick Lange John Hough

Major leagues Friday games listed by night matchups

Detroit at Kansas City Baltimore at Minnesota Washington at Chicago California at Cleveland New York at Boston Atlanta at New York Cincinnati at Philadelphia St. Louis at Pittsburgh Houston at Los Angeles Chicago at San Francisco night games featured across the major leagues on Friday with nine pairings on the slate.

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World Series schedule announced by baseball commissioner

Commissioner Eckert laid out the World Series dates with open days and start times. The first two games are set for Oct 5 and 6 in a National League city unless a playoff is needed, with potential games through Oct 13 in either city. Ticket prices remain steady with box seats at 12 dollars and bleachers at 2 dollars.

New York UPI William D. Eckert Eckert San Francisco Baltimore Los Angeles Pittsburgh Orioles Giants Dodgers Pirates

Women's Bowling Results From Wednesday Matches

Roe Washington Livestock Ainsworth State Bank Jack Jill Carsons Minick McCleery Cumming Franklin Insurance. Team results show Roe 2418 to Franklin 2316 and 4 Livestock 2876 to Minick 1. Ainsworth Bank 2414 edge McCleery 2389 and Jack & Jill 2381 over Carson 2348. Team series Roe 2418 and Ainsworth 2414. Jack & Jill 878 led by Roe 857 in team game. M Moore and Pansy McGill posted 515 series while M Morgan 212 and Curly Murphy 192 led games.

Roe’s Washington Livestock Ainsworth State Bank Jack & Jill Carsons Minick McCleery-Cumming Franklin Ins. Co Roe Franklin Minick Ainsworth Bank McCleery Jack & Jill Carson Ainsworth M. Moore Pansy McGill M. Morgan Curly Murphy

Coach Optimistic Waco Warriors Set for Strong Season

Waco head coach Jim Bump projects a second straight successful season despite losses to graduation and early injuries. With returning lettermen on both lines and a potential aerial attack led by Ken Brimhall, the Warriors aim to challenge Pekin and West Liberty as they open at home against West Liberty.

Jim Bump Waco Bump Warriors Ken Brimhall Brimhall Shall John Rich Ken Madden Letterman Jim Eubank West Liberty Pekin Waco Warriors Journal Tom Kuncl

Ten Years Ago Frank Melegari Leaves for Lake Okoboji

Ten years ago today Frank Melegari departed Thursday at noon for Lake Okoboji to enter the PGA Golf Tour event through Sunday. He plans to return to Washington on Monday.

Frank — Melegari Lake Okoboji Mr. Melegari Washington

Graveside services for Marcus Ward Shafer held Tuesday

Graveside services for Marcus Ward Shafer were conducted at Elm Grove Cemetery Tuesday at 1 p m by Rev W J Stevens. She man Eden Funeral Home handled arrangements.

Wayland Motorist Fined for Speeding

Wayland resident Steven Goodwin was fined ten dollars and costs for traveling 35 mph in a 25 mph zone. In Holden Court on Wednesday, Washington girl Vicki Lee Chalupa was fined ten dollars and costs for failure to yield the right of way as charged by city police.

Wayland Justice of the Peace House Steven Goodwin Washington Vicki Lee Chalupa Justice of the Peace Holden

Beauchamps host weekend visitors across counties

Crawfordsville records weekends with Rex Beauchamp home guests Beauchamps from Marion and Mt. Pleasant. Nancy Knea drives to Waterloo to spend the week with sister and Lyle Williams. Beulah Carlson, Roger Runyon and Michael of Frankfort spend Labor Day weekend with Fred Stone family. Rev. and Mrs Rushing vacation visiting western Iowa parishes. They tour Shenandoah. Penningtons show floral displays. Mrs Keller and Shari and Mrs Meyer visit in Washington with the Stouts. Janine Goss and James Mullinnix wed at St Peters Cosgrove with reception at Eagles Lodge.

Crawfordsville Jerry Beauchamp Marion Ruth Beauchamp Mt. Pleasant Rex Beauchamp Nancy Knea Waterloo Lyle Williamses Beulah Carlson Roger Runyon Michael Frankfort Fred Stone Carlson Mrs. Stone Runyon Robert Rushing Iowa Paul Pennington Red Oak Pennington Penningtons Shenandoah Jerry Keller Shari Kenny Meyer Dawn Wayland Paul

China Ambassador Reveals Warsaw Talks Stance in 2500-Word Statement

Ambassador Wang handed newsmen a full opening statement at the closed Warsaw meeting. The rhetoric undercuts U.S. calls for Geneva talks and Viet Nam de escalation. Officials doubt a policy split, noting Wang may have prewritten remarks. Chen Ye may have spoken informally. The next session is scheduled for January 1.

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Michigan teachers in three towns spark last day of school doubt

In Grand Rapids Traverse City and Riverview Michigan teachers confront contract fights risking long summer breaks. Mediation efforts and imminent elections aim to avert a statewide walkout while Riverview delays classes and a restraining order looms over 150 striking teachers. Henry Ford Community College also suspends registrations pending court action.

Detroit Mich UPI Michigan Grand Rapids Traverse City Traverse City Education Association Riverview Michigan Education Association Henry Ford Community College Dearborn

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