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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 04, 1975

Page

2

Steelers rally wins 21 14 in NFL college all star game

Pittsburgh Steelers defeat the college all stars 21 14 in Chicago with Joe Gilliam entering late and throwing five of six passes for two touchdowns. He led a 42 yard march to a first quarter TD and sparked another scoring drive as the Steelers overcame a 14 7 deficit.

Chicago UPI Pittsburgh Steelers Steelers Pittsburgh Joe Gilliam Chuck Noll Bradshaw Joe Western Kentucky Virgil Livers Collegians Livers Robert) Brazille Steve Bartkowski California Purdue Larry Burton Harvard Pat McInally McInally Mcnally Bartkowski Randy Grossman

Orioles sweep Brewers in doubleheader chaos and rally

Jim Northrup delivered the decisive two run double in the nightcap as Baltimore topped Milwaukee 4 1 to complete a doubleheader sweep. Tommy Davis slugged his second grand slam in a week to spark the opener and Ken Singleton sparked a seventh inning rally with a leadoff single. Ross Grimsley pitched well into relief in the late innings.

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 drew 918 participants at Washington Pool

Ten years ago the Red Cross program at Washington Pool welcomed 918 participants this summer. The event highlighted strong community turnout and active youth participation in swimming activities.

Red Cross Washington Pool

Mets Pitching Stifles Pirates in Crucial Series

The New York Mets defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates 4 to 2 in a five game series, as a combined four hitter from George Stone and Bob Apodaca underscored pitching's edge. The Mets, buoyed by strong pitching, closed the gap on the NL East leaders while Pittsburgh’s bats cooled against elite pitching.

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Major League Standings and Saturday Games Overview

Major League standings shown with listed matchups across divisions for Saturday schedule. Teams like St Louis Chicago New York Pittsburgh Houston San Francisco Philadelphia Montreal Cincinnati Los Angeles Atlanta San Diego Minnesota Boston Texas Cleveland Detroit Oakland Baltimore Milwaukee Kansas City California. Scores noted for some games amid rain postponements and twi night times.

St. Louis Forsch McGlothen Chicago R. Reuschel Dettore New York Pittsburgh Kison Houston Dierker 911 San Francisco Barr Philadelphia Underwood Montreal Renko Cincinnati Nolan Los Angeles Hooton Atlanta Sadecki San Diego Freisleben Minnesota Boston Detroit Texas California Cleveland Kansas City Oakland Ruble Wise Peterson Dobson Osteen Blyleven Milwaukee Sprague Baltimore Mitchell Blue Pattin Lange Hands Inn Ne York West

Martin Hired as Yankee Manager Amid Turbulent History

New York Yankees hire Billy Martin, 47, to replace Bill Virdon after a 12 day firing by the Texas Rangers. Announcement expected at Shea Stadium before the Indians game. Martin’s return echoes his 1950s Yankees days and comes with a three-year-plus contract, amid prior clashes with front offices and a history of managerial stints marked by controversy.

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 Casey Stengel Billy Pittsburgh Pirates Dick Williams Oakland Charlie Finley Williams Boston Red Sox Red Sox Jim “Catfish” Hunter Bobby Bonds San Francisco

Edward F Havel dies after long illness at Mercy Hospital Iowa City

Edward F Havel of 12 miles northeast of Washington died Saturday August 2 1975 at Mercy Hospital in Iowa City after 20 years of poor health. Private funeral at 2 p.m. Monday in Jones Funeral Home with Rev. S Ray Blair officiating. Born March 12 1891 in Washington County to Frank Havel Sr and Anna Peshek Havel, he lived on the same farm since 1916 and ran a grain cattle and hog operation. Surviving are his wife Elsie M a daughter Eileen one sister Bessie Lestina of Los Angeles and several brothers and sisters preceded him in death.

Edward F. Have Edward F. Havel Washington Mercy Hospital Iowa City Jones Funeral Home S. Ray Blair Mr. Havel Washington County Frank Havel Sr Anna Peshek Havel Highland Community Cedar Mapas Elsie M Wvel Eileen Bessie Lestina Los Angeles Calif

Linger Longer Club Meeting and Local News Summary

Linger Longer Club hosted by Mrs. John Combs in Franklin Township covers a July session with stories and township history led by Seon De Combs. Guests included Mrs. John Adrian and son Brian of Richland. August pause, September planned Cedar Rapids shopping trip for members and guests. Funeral for Dale Bennett. family visits noted. Several local gatherings mark June events and a 40th wedding anniversary for Mr. and Mrs. Howard Boileau. Families travel from Lafayette and Urbandale, with reunions at Sunset Park and a 1975 Kleese reunion. Multiple visits and dinners, a Daytona-like park outing, and a 25th wedding anniversary open house for Clyde Dawson Jr. are recorded along with mission stay by Christy Sheetz in South America.

Elwood Kleese Franklin Township John Combs Seon de 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 Neva Frank Kleese John Kleese Tracy Sunset Park Elwood Eldon Frances Bauer Washington Clyde Dawson Sr Clyde Dawson Jr Ron Sheetz Montezuma Merle Sheetz Christy Sue Sheetz South America Montezuma Methodist Church Marion Engle Santa Ana Calif

Mrs Florence Swartz Fowler Dies in La Grange at 79

Mrs Florence Swartz Fowler died Friday in La Grange Illinois at age 79. Burial will be in Glenwood Springs Colorado. She is survived by one sister Ruth Widmer of Denver Colorado and by nieces and nephews.

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