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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 02, 1975

Page

6

Steelers Rally To Beat All-Stars 21 14 In Classic

Pittsburgh Steelers overthrow college All-Stars 21 14 as backup quarterback Joe Gilliam sparks a fourth quarter rally. Gilliam completes five of six passes including two touchdowns to Bleier and Lewis after Terry Bradshaw tires the defense with 85 yards on six sacks.

Chicago UPI Pittsburgh Steelers Steelers Pittsburgh Joe Gilliam Gilliam Terry Bradshaw Rocky Bleier Frank Lewis Chuck Noll Bradshaw Joe Western Kentucky Virgil Livers Collegians Robert) Brazille Steve Bartkowski California Purdue Larry Burton Harvard Pat Meinally MeInally McInally Bartkowski Randy Grossman

Orioles sweep Brewers in doubleheader as Davis adds third grand slam

Baltimore Orioles win 6-4 and 3-1 over Milwaukee in a doubleheader. Jim Northrup doubles home the go ahead run in the nightcap after Tommy Davis hits his second grand slam of the week in the opener. Paul Blair adds a run via stolen base as Wayne Garland clinches the save.

United Press International Baltimore Orioles Jim Northrup Tommy Davis Baltimore Milwaukee Brewers Ken Singleton Northrup Ross Grimsley Tom Hausman Paul Blair Blair Davis Jim Palmer Brewers Palmer Hank Aaron Wayne Garland New York Cleveland Boston Detroit Chicago Kansas City Oakland Texas California

Red Cross Summer Swim Draws 918 Participants

Ten years ago 918 participants joined the Red Cross summer swim program at the Washington Pool this season, reflecting strong community turnout and program reach across the city.

Red Cross Washington Pool

Mets Pitching Stifles Pirates in Crucial Five-Game Set

The New York Mets dominated with a four-hitter combined by George Stone and Bob Apodaca to beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 4 2 securing two straight victories in a key series. The Mets narrowed the NL East gap to seven games while Pittsburgh’s strength, once its bats, slips against strong pitching.

New York Mets Pittsburgh Pirates Connie Mack Pirate Bats New York Pittsburgh Danny Murtaugh Mets Pirates George Stone Bob Apodaca

Major League Standings and Saturday Schedule Summary

Major League standings show New York 4 Pittsburgh 2 and other scores. Weekend schedule lists 10 games with times, matchups include New York at Pittsburgh, Houston at Montreal, Cincinnati at Los Angeles, Atlanta at San Diego, St. Louis at Chicago, and more with rainouts and rescheduled games.

New York Pittsburgh San Diego Atlanta San Francisco Houston Los Angeles Cincinnati St. Louis Forsch McGlothen Chicago R. Reuschel Dettore Matlack Kison Dierker San Rr Underwood Montreal Renko Nolan Hooton Sadecki Freisleben Philadelphia Minnesota Boston Detroit Texas California Cleveland Kansas City Oakland Ruble Wise Peterson Dobson Osteen West Baltimore Milwaukee Oakland Kansas City California A

Martin hired as Yankee manager

New York UPI reports Billy Martin, fired 12 days earlier by Texas, has been hired to replace Bill Virdon as New York Yankees manager. Announcement expected at Shea Stadium before the Indians game. Martin, 47, returns to the Yankees where he played 1950–57, with a $75,000 salary and a contract through 1976.

NEW York UPI Texas Rangers Billy Martin New York Yankees Bill Virdon Shea Stadium Yankees Cleveland Indians Martin Casey Stengel Virdon Rangers Gabe Paul Paul Brad Corbett Texas Minnesota Twins George Brophy Detroit Tigers Jim Campbell Bob Short Clint Courtney Jim Brewer Dave Boswell Billy Mickey Mantle Casey Pittsburgh Pirates Dick Williams Oakland Charlie Finley Williams

Edward F Havel 84 dies after longtime illness in Iowa City

Edward F Havel 84 of 12 mates northeast of Washington died Saturday August 2 1975 at Mercy Hospital in Iowa City after 20 years of failing health He was born March 12 1891 in Washington County son of Frank Havel Sr and Anna Peshek Havel reared in Highland community He married Elsie M Kallaus Cedar Rapids 57 years ago They farmed since 1916 raising grain cattle and hogs Surviving are his wife a daughter Eileen at home a sister Bessie Lestina Los Angeles Calif and several siblings predeceased him Private funeral services will be at 2 p m Monday at Jones Funeral Home with Rev 8 Ray Blair in charge

Edward F. Havel Washington Mercy Hospital Iowa City Jones Funeral Ray Blair Mr. Havel Washington County Frank Havel Anna Peshek Havel Highland Community Cedar Rapids Elsie M. Kallaus

Linger Longer Club Hosts Mrs John Combs in July Meeting

Franklin Township July notes describe Mrs John Combs hosting Linger Longer Club with a story about Dr Combs and township history. Guests included Mrs John Adrian and son Brian of Richland. September plans call for a Cedar Rapids shopping trip. August no meeting.

Elwood Kleese Franklin Township John Combs Dr. Combs John Adrian Brian Richland Cedar Rapids Jack Hamilton Howard Boileau David Leavitt Joe Lafayette Ind Myri Leavitt David Dale Bennett Birmingham Little Joe Grandpa Grandma Kleese Tracy Kleese Kleese Troy Kenneth Hough Urbandale Leavitts Houghs Fred Evans Wilbur Wright Steve Karla Fred Wright Brookings Oregon Rita Wright Wilburs Richard Wrights Reno Nevada Frank Kleese John Kleese Tracy Sunset Park Elwood Eldon Frances Bauer

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