Cubs Hammer Giants 12-2 For Six-Game NL Lead
Cubs pound Giants 12-2 as Ferguson Jenkins wins and Ernie Banks Randy Hundley homer. Billy Williams adds solo shot. Astros blank Mets. Braves, Phillies split. Pirates edge Dodgers in 15 innings. Bench homers for Reds. Expos beat by Coco Laboy. AL action: Cleveland 3-2 over Chicago. Orioles beat Kansas City 3-1. Minnesota 5-3 over Detroit. Oakland 3-2 over New York. Boston 9-1 California. Washington 7-6 Seattle.
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New Boston ferry resumes service after flood delay
The Oakville New Boston ferry across the Mississippi will resume August 2 after nearly a month out of service due to flood water covering the Iowa approach. It will operate weekends and holidays only through October 19, announced owner Norman L. Baggett.
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Major League Standings and Schedule Summary
United Press International reports National League East standings led by Chicago and New York, with St. Louis Pittsburgh Philadelphia and Montreal trailing. West division features Atlanta San Francisco Cincinnati Los Angeles Houston San Diego and Montreal in a busy schedule. results include Chicago belting San Francisco and Philadelphia blanking Atlanta. Upcoming pitches list matchups across the leagues with slated game times and venues through Saturday.
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Bolt Leads Westchester Classic After First Round
Tommy Bolt, 52, leads the Westchester Classic after a six under par 66 at Westchester Country Club. Bruce Devlin of Australia and Bert Greene of Florida are one shot back at 67, with a crowded group within two strokes. Notables such as Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer, and Julius Boros sit near the top half, while Sam Snead shot 75.
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Australia
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Fort Lauderdale
Fla
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Tony Jacklin
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Bobby Nichols
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Graham hopeful for his Starr in All Stars battle
Chicago UPI Otto Graham says the 1969 College All Stars can challenge the New York Jets in the annual pro football showcase. He notes the offense will be simple but potentially effective with execution. Nine players absent. all All Stars slated to play. game to be televised with crowds approaching 80,000.
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Ron Sellers
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Softball Make-Up Game Set for August 2 at Green Field
The Adult Softball League schedules a make-up game between Squire Shoppe Educators and Ray & Franks on Saturday August 2 at Green Field. The match starts at 6 30 p m and replaces a rainout from last Saturday.
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Tax reform plan would cut taxes for low and middle income
Ways and Means panel advanced reform provisions expanding low income thresholds, boosting standard deductions, and reducing top rates for earned income while phasing out special preferences. Oil firms foundations and wealthy donors face tightened tax benefits, with some 5 million to 7 million taxpayers affected.
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Parting swat by factory director in England
Vera Taylor found Frederick Turner bashing her car with a shovel after she blocked a factory driveway. Turner's lawyer quoted her as using "very unladylike language" and Turner gave the car a final swing as it left. He was fined 12 dollars and ordered to pay 55 dollars in damages.
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England
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Anderson urges new farm plan over weak wheat prices
Iowa Farm Bureau president J Merrill Anderson says low wheat prices threaten corn markets and calls for a new federal farm program. Wheat prices hit 1.22 a bushel in June, the lowest for that month since 1942, with feed use rising as wheat competes with corn.
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Couple's Two-Ball Planned Wednesday
A Couple's Two-Ball is scheduled for Wednesday August 6 at Washington Country Club starting at 5 p.m. A buffet will be served. Reservations are to be called in by Monday evening to the club house or made at the pro shop. The committee is led by Mr and Mrs Tim Hayes with members Mr and Mrs Clint Hensel Mr and Mrs Nels Westermark Mr and Mrs Paul Boettcher Mr and Mrs John Elliott Mr and Mrs Frank Kos and Mr and Mrs Jack Henness.
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