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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 29, 1964

Page

8

Cardinals rally past Phillies 5–1 as Gibson wins eighth straight

Cardinals take a 5–1 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies behind Bob Gibson’s 18th win and Barney Schultz’s late relief. Curt Flood, Lou Brock, Dick Groat, Bill White, and Julian Javier fueled the offense with key outs and errors by Philadelphia. The win tightens the pennant race as St. Louis trails Reds in the standings with two games left against Philadelphia.

Cardinals St Louis Philadelphia St. Louis August Busch Cardinal Bing Devine Johnny Keane Philadelphia Phillies Cincinnati Reds Phils Branch Rickey Keane Bob Gibson Barney Schultz Schultz Devine Gibson Clay Dalrymple John Herrnstein Curt Flood Reds Lou Brock Cubs Dick Groat Pirates Bill White Giants Julian Javier Curt Simmons Chris Short Mike Shannon Johnny Briggs White Jack Baldschun New York Mets Cincinnati Pittsburgh Dodger Dodger Stadium Los Angeles Dick Tracewski Dick Ellsworth Chicago Cubs Tracewski Bart Shirley Howie Reed Ron Perranoski Yankees Detroit New York Baltimore Chicago Orioles Washington White Sox Los Angeles Angels Dean Chance Angels Cleveland Boston Kansas City Minnesota

Cotter Man Hugh Morris Shows English Trip Pictures

Ten years ago today Hugh Morris of Cotter furnished the Washington Rotary Club meeting at Monday noon. He displayed colored pictures from his recent trip to England, Wales and Scotland, highlighting scenes from the journey.

Hugh Morris Cotter Washington

Pennant Races Summary from The American and National Leagues

A condensed standings snapshot shows New York and Baltimore leading the American League with 95 60 and 93 64 records, while Chicago trails at 83 64. In the National League Cincinnati leads at 91 66 with St Louis 96 57. Series results note Detroit and Cleveland split, Baltimore and Washington split, and several teams posting home wins.

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Deeds records list multiple property transfers in town

Deeds show Simon Mullet and wife transferring Lot 8 and part of Lot 2 in Mulle t s Add Karona to Larry D Plank and wife. Alfred R Ledger and wife transfer part of Lot 5 in Western and Washington to John A Winga Jr and wife. Ira F E Saunders and wife transfer part of Nita NEM sec 31748 to James Carruthers and wife. Billy Lee Loeffler and wife transfer Lot 1 Block 7 in Col Add Washington to Charles B Robison and wife.

Simon Mullet Larry D Plank B. Mullet Karona Alfred R. Ledger John A. Winga Jr Bey Western Washington Ira FE. Saunders James Carruthers Nita Nem Billy Lee Loeffler Charles B. Robison Col Add Washington

Mosier Wins Title as Four Drivers Lose Rights

The Mississippi Valley Speedway Club penalized four drivers Ron Jackson Bob Lane Mike Niffenegger and Mel Morris after a club teardown following Sundays West Liberty race. Mark Mosier won the season with the most driver and car points, aided by a 28.25 second fastest time. The MVSC banquet is set for November 7 at West Point to award trophies.

Mississippi Valley Speedway Club West Liberty Ron Jackson Burlington Bob Lane Mike Niffenegger Kalona Mel Morris Mark Mosier Mosier Ralph Erickson McClure Niffenegger Jackson Morris Lane Dalton Ken Jackson Ensminger Statts Gegner Brumley Jones Hembaugh Mellinger Crooks Thomassen Mullin Plank MVSC West Point

Hawkeyes prep stiff defense for Washington clash

Iowa City Iowa UPI coach Jerry Burns emphasized defensive work focusing on the secondary pursuit tackling and pass rush as the Hawkeyes prepare for Washington after a 34 24 win over Idaho. Washingtons versatile attack led by Bill Douglas Coffey Browning and Bramwell will test Iowas defense with passing option plays and speed at the halfbacks.

Iowa City Iowa UPI Iowa Hawkeyes Washington Jerry Burns Hawks Idaho Burns Archie Kodros Huskies Baylor Air Force Academy Kodros Bill Douglas Coffey Charlie Browning Steve Bramwell Karlin Ryan Dalton Kimble Hawkeye Karl Noonan Rich O'Hara Gary Snook Mickey Moses

Texas Heads UPI Poll As Top Team In Early Ratings

Texas leads the first weekly UPI major college football ratings with 294 points and 2-0 record, followed by Southern Cal and Alabama. Navy and Ohio State round out the top ten with strong starts, while Nebraska, Kentucky, and others receive votes in the poll that also notes ties and near-misses.

New York UPIL United Press International Texas Southern Cal Alabama Illinois Navy Ohio State Notre Dame Auburn Michigan Army Nebraska Kentucky Washington UCLA Georgia Tech Syracuse Northwestern LSU Florida Mississippi North Carolina State Arizona State North Carolina Wyoming Duke Oklahoma Wisconsin Oregon Florida State Arkansas

Nashua Tops Spendthrift Farm Tour in Blue Grass County

In Lexington Kentucky Nashua has become the top tourist attraction at Spendthrift Farm with over 100000 sightseers annually. The article notes Nashua drawing crowds to see him amid breeding farms in the Blue Grass county.

Lexington UPI Nashua Blue Grass County

Johnson campaign in New England draws massive crowds

President Johnson toured six New England states boosting his bid for all 23 regional electoral votes. He attacked Goldwater as reckless and heartless, urged Republicans to back him, and greeted crowds totaling over 300,000. He also visited Senator Ted Kennedy in Boston after midnight and planned to fly to Omaha with NATO's Brosio to review air strategy.

Washington UPI Johnson New England Barry Goldwater Arizona White House Goldwater South Viet Nam Republican Party Edward M Ted) Kennedy Kennedy New England Baptist Hospital Boston Manchester N. H Omaha NATO Manlio Brosio U.S North Atlantic Alliance Providence R. L Hartford

WRC Meeting in Keota Sets October 29 Convention

Twenty four members attended the Keota W R C meeting with Mrs. Tressie Schreckengast in charge. The convention date was moved to October 29 from October 22. WSCS will serve church dinner. Altruistic reports totaled 447.60 in donations and items. clothing 47 dollars worth, 108 cards, 61 sick calls, 29 dollars in flowers, 56.60 for food, 117 dollars cash, 41 magazines, 4 hospital items, Lions Club 10.25 dollars and 3 dollars to Lions Club calendar. Members noted 75 pounds clothing sent to Indian Mission and 22 neckties to Clinton. Birthdays observed for Meryl Waller, Ethel Aller, Irma Hess, and Berniece Vogel. Maude Sanders thanked the Corps for the handkerchief. Refreshments and bouquet decor completed the gathering.

Boyd Sanders Keota W.R.C Tressie Schreckengast W.S.C.S Methodist Church Childrens Hospital Lions Club Elsie Greiner Chamberlain South Dakota Clinton Meryl Waller Ethel Aller Irma Hess Berniece Vogel Maude Sanders Corps Bertha Durst Helen Romine Pearl Baumert Mae Herr Opal Bickford

Washington community urged to back junior college

A 1964 Washington High School graduate drive cites a 10.4 percent rise in local junior college attendance and argues for a community funded or supported two year campus. Proponents say Emmetsburg Burlington Muscatine and others prove two year schools train for well paying jobs and keep capital within the town. The piece links local merchants and cultural gains, urging Wash ington County to seize the opportunity.

Washington High School Emmetsburg Burlington Muscatine Eagle Grove Washington America Washington County

Boy trades dog for brother on Plymouth beach

In Plymouth England two six year olds swap pets and siblings prompting a citywide police search. Christopher Coleman traded his dog Rusty to Sherre Lowden for her brother Clive. Sherre later returned Rusty. Christopher declined. By day’s end the parents told police to end the search.

Plymouth England UPI Christopher Coleman Sherre Lowden Christopher Rusty Sherre Clive Howard Coleman

Castro cites dire finances and rent woes in Cuba

Cuban premier Fidel Castro told Radio Havana that the government is financially strained nearly as much as politically. He blamed deadbeat tenants in confiscated housing and urged eviction of delinquent renters while signaling plans to lift food rationing within a year and possibly skip the Christmas roast to conserve pig supplies.

Miami UPI Fidel Castro Castro Radio Havana Havana

Harpo Marx dies at 70 in Hollywood after heart surgery

Harpo Marx, real name Arthur, dies at 8:30 p.m. PDT in Hollywood after heart surgery. He was 70 and survived by wife Susan, three sons William Alexander James a daughter Minnie and brothers Groucho Zeppo and Gummo. Chicago born Chico Marx had died three years earlier.

Hollywood UPI Harpo Marx Marx Brothers Harpo Arthur Mt. Sinai Hospital Susan William Alexander James Minnie Groucho Zeppo Gummo Marx Chico

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