Dodgers trade Downing proves pivotal in pennant bid
Dodgers see Al Downing emerge as their fourth starter, boosting chances for a 1971 pennant as trade for Downing pays dividends. The team tops Pirates 2-1 behind Downing and Mikkelsen, with key hits by Duke Sims and solid relief. Nearby NL results include Giants 5-2 over Atlanta in 13 innings and Mets sweeping St Louis behind Hodges system.
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Vito Stellino
UPI
Los Angeles Dodgers
al Downing
Richie Allen
Dogers
Sandy Koufax
Andy Kosco
Milwaukee
Downing
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San Francisco Giants
Allen
Pete Mikkelsen
Pittsburgh
Duke Sims
San Diego
St. Louis
Bill Singer
Don Sutton
Claude Osteen
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Richie Hebner
Jose Pagan
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Roberto Clemente
Willie Stargell
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San Dergo
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Cleveland
Minnesota
Boston
Kent Henderson
Tito Fuentes
Hal Lanier
Cecil Upshaw
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Pat Jarvis
Upshaw
Don McMahon
Giant
Clendenon
Swoboda
Mets
Hodges
Johnny Bateman
Bucks Seek Fourth Straight Win to Clinch NBA Title
Milwaukee Bucks aim to seal the NBA title by defeating the Baltimore Bullets in Baltimore tonight. Oscar Robertson forecasts a four-game sweep, matching a 1959 feat by Boston over Minneapolis. Key Bullets players face Alcindor while Dandridge leads a Bucks attack and coach Costello notes the team performs best on the road.
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Baltimore
UPI
Milwaukee Bucks
National Basketball Association
NBA
Oscar Robertson
Milwaukee
Baltimore Bullets
Boston
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Robertson
Bullets
Gene Shue
J Il
Evin Loughery
Gus Johnson
Wes Ansell
Lew Alcindor
Alcindor
Earl Monroe
Rom
Bob Dandridge
Jack Marin
Inohn Tresvant
Larry Costello
Costello
Ninth graders win dual meet for Washington
Washington ninth graders defeated Fairfield 68 to 45 in a dual meet. Winners include Joe Williams in 120 yard hurdles, Terry Renoux in 50 and 100 yard dashes, Ron Mullikin in 220 and 440 yard dashes, Mike Gray in 440, Gary Black in 880, and Jeff Holden in shot put. relays led by Renoux Libe Moore Mullikin, with Libe and Moore also in discus and long jump top marks.
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Washington
Fairfield
Joe Williams
Ron Rich
Terry Renoux
Mike Woods
Kelvin Moore
Ron Mullkin
Mike Gray
Gary Black
Renoux
Libe
Moore
Mullikin
Williams
Doughty
Jeff Holden
Greg Lucas
Schmit
Black
Woods
Women's Thursday Rollers League Points Report
Merry Mixers Bowling Bags and Brighton Four compete in the Thursday Rollers League with team and individual scores listed. Mixers achieve a team series of 2001 and a team game 708, while Brighton Four posts 2034 team series and 692 team game. Individual leaders include Jan Johnson with 571 in series and 246 in a game, Ruth Ahart 187, Bert Turner 501, and Polka Dots 28.
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Merry Mixers
Brighton Four
Fourettes
Brighton
Jan Johnson
Bert Turner
Ruth Ahart
Eighth graders top Trojans in wet dual meet
Washington eighth graders defeated Fairfield 57 to 39 in a wet track dual meet. standout Doug Farrier set a school long jump record at 18 ft 4 inches and won the 220 yard dash in 25.6 seconds. Joe Giardino cleared 8 ft in pole vault, with Ruppert strong in high jump and relay legs contributing key points.
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Washington
Fairfield Trojans
Fairfield
Mid-Prairie
Doug Farrier
Farrier
Duane Hagensick
Joe Giardino
Fenno
Giardino
Martin
Jaspering
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Romine
van Cleave
Ruppert
Libe
Dash
Litte
Major leagues standings and schedules preview
National and American leagues show Montreal, New York, St. Louis, Chicago, and others atop tables. Thursday results include New York routing St. Louis 7 0 and Montreal beating Chicago 7 6. Tonight’s matchups feature Philadelphia at Chicago and San Diego at Pittsburgh with several night games around the circuit.
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New York
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St. Louis
Chicago
Philadelphia
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Los Angeles
Houston
Atlanta
Cincinnati
San Diego
Short
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Johnson
Stoneman
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Marichal
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McAndrew
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Boston
Washington
Detroit
Cleveland
Oakland
California
Kansas City
Minnesota
Milwaukee
Ifornia
Horgan
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Nikero
Dobson
Hedlund
Wood
Janeski
Milw
Krause
Kline
Perry
Peters
Bowling League Totals and Individual Performances Item
In the Five Towners League Diamond Inn Kenway Store Kent Feed Williams Oi Sohigro match, team series Kent 2670 and William Oil 2518. team game Kent Feed 922 versus Diamond Inn 929. Individual series led by Harold Williams 579 and Dick Hotle 564. Individual games top scores Dike Edwards 237 and Dick Hotle 219.
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Diamond Inn Kenway
Kent Feed Williams
Caces
Derby
Wagner Shell
Kent
William Oil
Kent Feed
Diamond Inn
Harold Williams
Dick Hotle
Dike Edwards
Sole Mio Scratched Reducing Derby Field to 21 at Churchill Downs
Trainers and jockeys held strategy meetings on Derby day at Churchill Downs as 21 horses prepare for a record field. Sole Mio’s late scratch due to a leg issue shifts plans for trainer Johnny Campo and rider Angel Cordero. Bold and Able draws the No 1 post as Eastern Fleet starts from No 17, while Impetuosity occupies the far outside post in the 188000 Kentucky Derby.
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Louisville
Churchill Downs
Johnny Campo
Jim French
America
Campo
Sole Mio
Florida
New York
California
Angel Cordero
Zev
Clyde van Dusen
Calumet Farm
Bold and Able
Eastern Fleet
Calumet Far
Jorge Velasquez
Eddie Maple
Reggie Cornell
May Tennis Lessons Begin Saturday at Sunset Park
May tennis classes start Saturday morning May 1 at Sunset Park courts for sixth grade and junior high students. Ivan Maggert announces sessions for boys at 9 a.m. and girls at 10 a.m. Registrations at the courts. Tuition is 1 dollar to cover ball costs. Assisting are John Walker, Robert Nicola, Richard Peterson, and Herb Kolesick. Co sponsored by the YMCA and Washington Recreation Department.
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Sunset Park
Ivan Maggert
John Walker
Robert Nicola
Richard Peterson
Herb Kolesick
Ymca and
Washington Recreation Department
Student directs plays at arts festival
The senior reports no discipline problems among students and says directing gives a different view of rehearsals. "Impromiu" will be performed at 8 p.m. Monday, May 10 in the auditorium, followed by "The Inexperienced Ghost." Public invited with no admission charge. Doors open 7 p.m. for the Fine Arts Festival featuring band and vocal concerts, art demonstrations, a light show, and art exhibits.
Marriage Licenses Issued To Four Couples
Marriage licenses have been issued here to Alvin Christian Miller and Anna Ellen Yoder of Riverton, and to Thomas Frederick Doughty and Peggi Ann Birney of Washington.
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Alvin Christian Miller
Anna Ellen Yoder
Rivnside
Thomas Frederick Doughty
Peggi Ann Birney
Washington
Demons Fall to Ft Madison in Match Medal Meet
Golfers from the Demon squad lost to Ft Madison 82 in a Thursday afternoon meet held on the par 36 back nine of Sheaffer Memorial. Joe Gebhardt shot under 40 yet fell 36-38 to McCracken, while McGinnis beat Craig Paul 36-40 and Tomrier defeated Wellington 32-41. Walker dropped 43-49 to Butler and Steve Goff carded 21-4. JV lost 42 with Rick Garrett beating Butler 2-1 and Steve Greene losing 2-1. Richmond beat Rusty Tschantz 3-2. Coach Busley said the varsity fourth and fifth members must improve for the Southeast 7 Conference tournament Monday at the Washington Course.
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Bt. Madison
Joe Gebhardt
McCracken
McGinnis
Craig Paul
Tom ‘Rier
Wellington
Walker
Butler
Low
Sheaffer Memorial Golf Course
Rick Garrett
Steve Greene
Eliason
Richmond
Rusty Tschantz
Phil Busley
Washington
Bowling results from Wednesday match night
Jack and Jill beat Ains worth 2642 to 2321 while Squire Shoppe defeated Pepsi 2394 to 2341 Shamrock edged Carson to win Roe defeated Bryn Mawr Team series led by Jack and Jill 2642 and Roe 2439 Team game Jack and Jill 915 Squire Shoppe 882 Individual series Betty Ward 525 Kay Lister 520 Sandy Robison 520 Individual game Pansy McGill 210 Jean Close 206
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Jack & Jill
Ainsworth
Squire Shoppe
Pepsi
Shamrock
Carson
Roe
Bryn Mawr
Betty Ward
Kay Lister
Sandy Robison
Pansy McGill
Jean Close
Aeack & Jill
Carson Plumbing
Shamrock Inn
Pepsi Cola
Ainsworth Bank
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Washington Cafe
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