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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 30, 1976

Page

7

Seaver Shows Incentive In Mets 2-0 Shutout Of Braves

Tom Seaver pitched a five hit 2-0 shutout to sweep the Atlanta series, boosting New York to a six game streak and remaining 3-0 with a 1.89 ERA. He struck out nine as the Mets clinched victories. Kingman and Garret contributed the offense while Niekro stalled after a one hit start. Teamwide results from other NL and AL games included Padres, Astros, Dodgers, Brewers and Rangers wins with key RBIs and pitching performances.

Bill Madden UPI Tom Seaver Mets Seaver Atlanta Braves New York Braves Phil Niekro Felix Millan del Unser Ed Kranepool Dave Kingman Astros Larry Dierker Larry Hardy Vitor Dodgers Cardinale Don Sutton Glenn Burke Dodger Burke Bill Buckner Ith Brewers White Sox George Scott Clay Carroll Bill Veeck Chicago Rangers Red Sox Ted Burroughs Nelson Briles Texas Burroughs Mike Hargrove Toby Harrah Billee Briles

Bowling Scores from Stowner and Related Leagues

Bowling results from Stowner and other leagues feature men and women teams. Derby Oil and Buckwalter Motor traded wins while Eaton Decorating led with high team totals and Jim Bennett topped individual scores. Women's action saw Rubio Bank and Mineart's trading wins with Minearts posting top team series. Lane leaders include Roe's Heating and Carson's with Pansy McGill and Dort Patterson posting notable scores.

Stowner League Eaton Wagner Shell Derby Oil Buckwalter Motor Williams Oil Pioneer Seeds Hamil D-X Kenway Eaton Decorating Pioneer Jim Bennett Joe Jones Earl McVey Dave Murphy Craig ‘Arbuckle Wupsday Rollers Rubio Bank of Brighton Goodken Insurance Mineart Appliance George's Body Shop Booth's Grocery Washington Tim's Feed & Supply Edwards Real Estate Edwards Booth’s Rubio Bank Tim's i Mineart Transfer Goodken Georges Minearts Kay Lister Pat Johnson Louise Hall Roe's Age Carson's Shamrock Inn Jack & Jill Pat & Mary's McCleery-Cumming Squire Shoppe Wagon Wheel Jack & Jill Carson's Squire Shopper Inn Carson's Roe's Heating Pansy McGill Shirley Burlingame Dort Patterson Corn King League Hlrollers League Hanson Concrete Bennett Masonry Jim's Standard Payne T Sorrel Glass Farm Bureau KCI Farmland Industries Formax Wl&w Lemke Electric Nat'l. G Steele Lumber Jim’s Standard Farm John Combs Tom Koehler Jim Randy Sojka Bennett Jerry Schiebel Melody Makers League Betty Ward

Cavaliers win by four in decisive seventh game

Cleveland Cavaliers clinched the playoff series with an 87 85 victory over the Washington Bullets in the final game. Dick Snyder delivered a clutch driving layup with four seconds left to seal the win and advance in the NBA playoffs.

Richfield Ohio UPI Cleveland Cavaliers Cavs National Basketball Association Dick Snyder Washington Bullets

UNM Lobo Center Dave Green Finishes 1976 Drills

Dave Green of Washington completed 1976 spring football drills as UNM No 1 center but missed the final intrasquad game due to a minor injury. The 260 pound senior to be transferred from Ellsworth JC Iowa Falls shared center duties last fall with Steve Wilson and also competes in outdoor track with a discus best of 162.3 feet.

Albuquerque N.M Dave Green Washington University of New Mexico Lobo Green UNM Ellsworth Junior College Iowa Falls Western Athletic Conference Steve Wilson

Houston Open Opens After Rain Delay at Woodlands

The rain-delayed $200,000 Houston Open resumes at Woodlands Country Club in Texas as top golf pros return to the tee after Nine-Ball Open's championship decision.

Woodlands, Tex UPI Woodlands Country Club

Washington Freshmen Take Third at Five Team Invitational

Washington Freshmen Boys placed third in a five team invitational on a sunny evening. Six relays set records led by Muscatine West and Central. Marvin Sojka won discus and shot put with a school mark 109.8 feet, Tim Vogel tied 50 yard dash record at 6.0 seconds, and John Moretti cleared 18 feet 7 inches in long jump before Mt. Pleasant Taft Relays next.

Washington Muscatine West Central Muscatine West Muscatine Central Muscatine Cedar Rapids Prairie Columbus Junction Dale Harter Marvin Sojka Demons Dave Green Tim Vogel Allan Witthoft John Moretti Mt. Pleasant John Morotti

Ali and Young duel for heavyweight title in D.C. area

Muhammad Ali says a rag-filled heavy bag saved his hands and career while Jimmy Young credits church attendance for the same. Tonight the rivals meet in a 15 round bout for the world heavyweight championship with red gloves. Norton faces Stander earlier in the card.

Major League Standings and Thursday Results Snapshot

National League East table shows New York leading with 127 wins and 62 losses, Philadelphia 86 71, St. Louis 78 94, and Pittsburgh 78 467. West includes Cincinnati 97 56 8, Houston 99 550, San Diego 99 500, Los Angeles 99 500, with Atlanta and San Francisco trailing. Thursday results list New York 2 Atlanta 0. San Diego 9 Chicago 5. Houston 3 Montreal 1. Los Angeles 4 St. Louis 0. with upcoming matchups and listed pitchers for various games.

Tecan Lee Lacy Wayne Garrett Kingman San Diego Chicago Houston Montreal Los Angeles St. Louis Milwaukee Texas Boston New York Philadelphia Pittsburgh Cincinnati Atlanta San Francisco Carlton Ruthven Pam Warthen Nolan Curtis Angeles Rhoden Rooker Spiliner R. Reus

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