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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 30, 1973

Page

7

Wise Is Only Cardinals Winner As Giants Fall

Right hander Rick Wise went 3-for-4 and earned his third win of the year as the St. Louis Cardinals beat the San Francisco Giants 83. Brock delivered a bases loaded triple during a six run sixth inning with Wise yielding three early runs. The victory paused a rough season for Wise and the Cardinals as they chased the NL standings amid a day of league results.

Gary Kale Upi Rick Wise St. Louis Cardinals Wise San Francisco Giants Lou Brock St. Louis Atlanta Jerry Grote Ed Kranepool New York Billingham Jack Billingham Bobby Tolan Tolan Larry Christenson Tom Paciorek Ken Cey Los Angeles Willie Davis Bill Buckner Dodgers Pittsburgh Alvine Downing Claude Osteen Pirates Chicago Ferguson Jenkins San Diego Cubs Dave Hilton Clarence Gaston Jenkins Mike Caldwell Montreal Tom Walker Cesar Cedeno Bob Watson Houston Ken Singleton Hal Breeden Expos Jim Ray Astros

Fairfield Invitational Golf: Demons Finish Fourth At Home

Fairfield High School hosted an 18 hole invitational at Fairfield Country Club. The Demons placed fourth with a 331 total behind winner Mt Pleasant and runner-up Oskaloosa amid a tight team scoring mix. Medalist was Mt Pleasant's Fred Huene shooting 76.

Fairfield High School Fairfield Country Club Trojans Oskaloosa Washington Demons Mt Pleasant Fred Huene Fairfield Tom Louden Ross DeBuhr Ottumwa Charlie Porter Phil Rusley Craig Paul Mike Young Craig Dalrymple Steve Goff Rusty Tschantz Rusley Loomfield Osky Bloomfield Mt. Pleasant Keokuk Davis County Madison Centerville

Green wins high school discus at Drake Relays

Dave Green of Washington wins the high school discus with 165 ft. 6 in. at the Drake Relays in Des Moines on Saturday. He remains unbeaten this year and marks Washington as Drake Relays champion for a second straight year following Don Adams’ 400 yard dash win last season.

Dave Green Washington Des Moines Green Don Adams

TV Listings Show Monday and Tuesday Programs

A fragmented TV guide lists channels 2 3 4 6 with daytime primetime blocks. Programs include News CBS Hawaii Five-O CBS Movie Man Trap Tonight Show and various talk and game shows plus late movies and educational segments.

Channel 2 Lucy D. Day B. Cosby Channel 3 B. Anderson D. Cavett Lucy D. Day B. Cosby Kreskin

Major League Standings and Tuesday Night Games

The schedule lists Tuesday night games including Houston at Philadelphia Atla at night Chicago at LosAngeles St Louis at San Diego Pittsburgh at LosAngeles night. Monday had no games. Also noted are Tuesday games Cleve at Minnesota Baltimore at Chicago Oakland at Milwaukee if at Detroit New York City at New York Texas at Boston.

Gami Houston Phila Atla Chicago Los Ang St. Louis San Diego Pittsburgh Cleve Minnesota Baltimore Chi Oakland Milw Detroit Unitd Press Milwaukee New York Cleveland Philadelphia Boston Montreal West St Louis Kansas City Cincinnati Chalifornia Houston Los Angeles Texas Aunta M Pittsburgh New York P. Chicago Balt Nore Okland California Minn Pitts Atlanta

American cagers top Soviets in opener of US S R series

The United States all star club coached by Bob Cousy defeated the Soviet team 83 to 65 in Munich rematch style play. Walton appeared briefly before leaving with a left knee strain while Swen Nater and DiGregorio led with 14 points each as the AAU coast to coast series opened in San Diego.

Inglewuuv Bob Cousyn Us.s.r United States U.S Munich Vladimir Khudoleev Cousy Boston Celtics NBA AAU San Diego Bill Walton Walton Swen Nater UCLA Little Nie DiGregorio

Verlin Eaker wins season opener at Hawkeye Downs race

Verlin Eaker of Cedar Rapids dominated the first Hawkeye Downs race of the 1973 season driving the No. 21 Chevelle. He won the feature and second heat, narrowly missing a photo finish for the Australian pursuit while Bill Zwanziger of Waterloo posted the fastest time trial at 25.53 seconds. Other feature pay spots went to Don Horn, Red Dralle, Dr. Al Maynor, Mike Niffenegger, Ron Prymek, John Moss and Phil Reece.

Hawkeye Downs Verlin Eaker Cedar Rapids Baker Bill McDonough Bill Zwanziger Waterloo Zwanziger McDonough Ron Perdock Pokey West Washington Mike Niffenegger Katona John Moss Ron Prymek Town City Ron Hemsted Lone Tree Ramo Stott Keokuk Karl Ed Sanger Darrell Dake Tim McDonough

Knicks top Celtics to clinch Eastern title in seven game win

New York Knicks defeated the Boston Celtics 94 78 in Boston to win the Eastern Conference title. Walt Frazier led scoring with 25 points as New York applied intense defense, limiting Boston to 37.3 percent shooting and stifling key Celtics in the pivotal moments.

New York Knicks Celtics Boston UPL Boston Celtics New York Red Holzman Tom Heinsohn Frazier Knicks Walt Frazier Phil Jackson Dean Meminger Earl Monroe Celtic Dave Cowens Dave DeBusschere Willis Reed Jerry Lucas

Wadkins Wins Nelson Classic After Sikes Misses Putt

Lanny Wadkins edges Dan Sikes at the Byron Nelson Golf Classic at Preston Trail. Wadkins birdied five of the last seven holes to finish three under par on the windy course for 277. Sikes, tied for lead, missed a three to four foot playoff putt that would have given him the title, leaving Wadkins clear champion. Dickson finished third at 279, with Crampton fourth and Greene fifth.

Dallas UPI Lanny Wadkins Dan Sikes Sikes Wadkins Preston Trail Golf Club Bob Dickson Dickson Bruce Crampton Bert Greene

Drake Relays Outshine Penn With Superior Times At Drake

In Des Moines Drake tops Penn in 14 of 20 comparable events as adverse weather at Penn skews results. standout performances include Bowling Green’s 16:19.6 four mile relay, Villanova’s Penn win, Drake’s Barry McClure leaping to 53-7 in the triple jump, and Drake scorers such as Milburn, Jackson, Rea, Craigh, Stadel, and Holloway delivering field and track marks.

Des Moines Drake Dave Wottle Bowling Green Villanova Penn Philadelphia Barry McClure Middle Tennessee Ken McBryde Manhattan Texas Kansas State Oklahoma State Kansas Rod Milburn Rod Jackson Bill Rea Pittsburgh Tom Craigh Oklahoma Ken Stadel Rice van Holloway Iowa State

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