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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 18, 1962

Page

8

Dodgers Edge Giants As Magic Number Drops To Eight

Dodgers narrow the pennant clincher to eight as the Giants drop their sixth straight, while Warren Spahn's five hitter powers the Braves past the Dodgers 2 1. Dark laments the season’s low spot as Willie Mays remains under par and San Francisco loses ground.

Los Angeles Dodgers San Francisco Giant Alvin Dark Dodgers Giants Warren Spahn Milwaukee Braves Pittsburgh Pirates Chicago Cubs St. Louis Cardinals Spahn Braves Lee Maye Tommy Aaron Frank Howard Pete Richert Eddie Plank Willie Mays Mays Jim Davenport Jose Pagan Willie McCovey Harvey Kuenn Pirates Ernie Banks Cubs Dick Ellsworth Bill Ott Ken Hubbs Ken Boyer Gene Oliver Cardinals

Polio Sabin guidance contrasts adult and child risk

The text explains adults face a very low risk of polio without Sabin vaccine, about one in a million, and one in two million for those over 40, while children are at greater danger without Sabin type III. It notes high risk areas or travel to epidemic regions change the calculation.

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Mark Mosier Wins Jalopy Feature at Columbus Junction

Mark Mosier of Washington won the 50 lap season championship at Columbus Junction before about 2,500 fans. He passed Mike Niffenegger by lap three and held the lead. Mosier's car was found legal after a protest. Second was Bill Palmeier, third John Mullink, fourth John Maas, and fifth Bruce Reilly in car one.

Mark Mosier Washington Columbus Junction Mosier Mike Niffenegger Bill Palmeier la Harpe Ill John Mullink West Liberty John Maas Iowa City Bruce Reilly Lone Tree Jim Hatch Mt. Pleasant Mullink Smith Kalona Erickson Maas Gegner Brighton Niffenegger Reilly Pollmeier

Major Leagues Monday Results and Tuesday Pitchers

Baseball results show Chicago beat St Louis 8 to 4 and Pittsburgh edged San Francisco 5 to 2. Milwaukee defeated Los Angeles 2 to 1. Tuesday features night games Houston at New York and Cincinnati at Pittsburgh with noted pitcher matchups. A separate Home Trade note cites 20 percent of new-home sellers taking in old houses in trades, per NAHB spokesman.

Chicago St. Louis Pittsburgh San Fran Milwaukee Los Angeles Houston New York Twinight Johnson Woodeshick Jackson Foss Cincinnati O'Toole Francis Detroit Minnesota Bunning Kralick Boston Schwall Wynn Washington Terry Cheney Cleveland Kansas City Perry Pfister Baltimore INS UPI National Association of Home Builders United Press International National League W. L. Pet San Francisco Philadelphia

Bahama course eyed for PGA tour expansion

West End Grand Bahamas could host a Jack Tar Open with total prize money aimed at 50 000 as the PGA expands beyond the United States. Proposals envision a 6900 yard par 72 course on coral and limestone, with pro golf’s Caribbean debut tied to Brumby’s plan and Hotel chain sponsorship.

West End Grand Bahamas UPI United States Professional Golfers Association Caribbean Grand Bahama Hotel Country Club Florida Gold Coast U.S Dave Ragan Art Wall Jimmy Demaret Ted Krool Gardner Dockinson Chick Harbert Billy Casper Doug Sanders Tommy Bolt Bob Brumby Fred Corcoran Brumby Galveston Orange Texas Greenville Charleston S. C Asheville Durham N.C Clearwater Destin Marathon Shore Fla San Francisco Lansing Mich P.G.A West Palm Beach Bahamas Blackbeard Henry Morgan Black Caesar Billy Bowlegs Grand Bahama al Capone Alan Shepard Virgil Grissom

Gretel Wins To Even Cup Series

Gretel over Weatherly in Rhode Island winds and chop wins the second America's Cup race to level the series. Weatherly had led after Saturday's opener as President Kennedy prepared to witness the start from a destroyer.

Newport R.I UPI Gretel Weatherly Rhode Island Sound President Kennedy Joseph P. Kennedy Jr Boston Massachusetts Coast Guard Kennedy George O’day Bus Mosbacher

Local Bowlers Open Defense of SE Iowa Travel League Title

The Melody Lanes team from Washington, defending champions, won five of six games in the first weekend. They took three straight from Ottumwa and two of three from Colonial Lanes of Iowa City. Washington players include Cal Little, Bob Lowe, Cloyce Zieglowsky, Darwin Vacha, and Bill Steele. The league meets weekly at a host city with October 14 set for Washington to host. Other league cities include Muscatine, Oskaloosa, Cedar Rapids, Fairfield, Ottumwa, and Iowa City.

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