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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 17, 1969

Page

4

Slugger Still Hitting Killebrew Likely MVP

Harmon Killebrew of the Minnesota Twins is the likely AL MVP after driving in 134 runs this season, close to the highest AL total since 1949. He hit his 44th homer as the Twins beat Oakland 11-3, extending their lead to 10 games in the West. Other AL results included Orioles over Senators 1-0 and Yankees 7-6 in 13 innings. In the NL, San Francisco shut out Atlanta 2-0 and Chicago beat Montreal 5-4 as pennant races heated up.

Harmon Killebrew Minnesota Twins Killebrew Twins Ted Williams Vern Stephens Boston Red Sox Mickey Mantle Oakland Athletics Athletics Baltimore Oroles Washington Senators Cleveland Indians New York Yankees Detroit Tigers Chicago White Sox California Angels Kansas City Royals Seattle Pilots San Francisco Atlanta Chicago Montreal Pittsburgh Philadelphia Los Angeles Cincinnati Dave McNally Orioles Ken Harrelson Indians Red Sox Rico Petrocelli Bobby Cox Jerry Kenney Yankees Walt Williams White Sox Wally Bunker The Royals

Major League Standings and Schedule Highlights

United Press International reports the National League East standings with New York leading at 89 58 and Chicago 86 63, plus West and American League leaders. Tuesday results include Chicago over Montreal and San Diego routing Houston. Today’s slated games feature NY at Montreal, Philadelphia at Chicago, and Oakland at Kansas City among others.

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Nagel reshuffles Iowa lineup ahead of Oregon State opener

Iowa coach Ray Nagel announced start changes with junior Dave Brooks replacing Dave Clement at linebacker, Bill Bevill reclaiming defensive right end over Jim Pedersen, and five players vying for the starting secondary. The only unsettled position is split end between Dave Krull and Don Osby as Iowa tests multiple defensive sets.

Iowa City Iowa UPI Ray Nagel Hawkeyes Oregon State Dave Brooks Dave Clement Bill Bevill Jim Pedersen Nagel Pat Dunnigan Ray Cavole Tom Hayes Roy Bush Craig Clemons Cavole Dave Krull Don Osby

Washington Evening Journal editorial staff and affiliations

The Washington Evening Journal is described with staff roles including David Elder as Editor and Business Manager, William Shannon as Vice President Advertising Director, Charles Morris as News Editor, Bob Shaffer as Local Advertising, and Howard Hazen as Production Superintendent. It notes publication schedule afternoons except Sunday, Christmas, and July 4th and lists press associations and bureaus joined.

Washington Evening Journal Washington, Iowa David Elder William Shannon Charles Morris Bob Shaffer Howard Hazen Washington Iowa United Press Inland Daily Press Ass’n Iowa Daily Press Ass’n Iowa Press Ass’n Audit Bureau of Circulations

Davisson wedding party travels to Michigan and Riverside visit

Riverside notes report Vance Davisson’s August wedding at Selfridge AFB Michigan with Donald Davisson Vaughn and Dennis Novy attending. Relatives from Wellman Iowa and Iowa City joined after the ceremony. Military spouses and friends returned to Selfridge. The column also covers church devotions, local visits, and community updates including Viet Nam duty bag drive numbers and other social activities.

Wilbur Kiene Riverside Donald Davisson Vaughn Dennis Novy Selfridge Air Force Base Mich Vance Davisson Novy Davisson Mr. Davisson Gerald Cress William Cress Iowa City Scotia Nebr Mayo Robert Marek Hubert Malichky Viet Nam Altar and Rosary Society Womens Society of Christian Services St. Marys Church Maryknoll Chicago

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