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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1972

Page

7

Hebner's Two Homers Lift Pirates Over Cardinals

Richie Hebner slugged two homers and went 3-for-4 with three RBIs as the Pittsburgh Pirates beat St Louis 10-5. Hebner's first inning two-run shot was his 13th of the year and he added a solo homer in the eighth, while Gene Clines added a two-run single to back Nelson Briles' 11th win.

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Fischer Opens Heavy Lead In World Chess Championship

In Reykjavik Bobby Fischer built a three point edge over Boris Spassky after winning the 13th game of the $250,000 world title match. The 14th game is set for Sunday. Spassky’s morale appeared shattered as Fischer capitalized on a costly 43rd move from Spassky and raced to victory with a late finish.

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Chiefs move to new site at Arrowhead Stadium

Kansas City hosts an opening night at Arrowhead Stadium in the Harry S. Truman Sports Complex as the $64 million complex debuts after delays. more than 80,000 fans attend the 7:06 p.m. exhibition with the St. Louis Cardinals while pregame ceremonies begin at 5:30 p.m. dignitaries include Sen. Tom Eagleton. Parking for 15,062 cars and 220 buses supports a four bank lit turf and a giant scoreboard system with two auxiliary boards. Adjacent Royals Stadium will open next spring for baseball.

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Major League Standings and Evening Schedule

United Press International reports National and American League standings with teams, winning percentages, and games back. A list of today's and Sunday's scheduled games follows, with matchups and game times across the leagues.

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Redskins dominate Broncos in decisive exhibition win

The Over-The-Hill Gang shone on defense as Sonny Jurgensen, about to turn 38, directed a dominant 41-0 Redskins victory over Denver. Brunet rushed for 136 yards, Kilmer and Wyche added scores, while John Ralston’s Broncos struggled with one yard rushing and no passing in the first half.

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Soil Conservation Week Moves to October in Iowa

William Greiner Iowa Department of Soil Conservation says Soil Conservation Week will be October 18 in Iowa. Extension agronomist Min Amemiya notes the shift from June to fall dates to avoid overlap with Soil Stewardship Week in May. The program focuses on soil and water conservation flood prevention and resource development to support rural urban needs and environmental quality.

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Dallas fireman in Westchester lead over Nicklaus

Dwight Nevil, 27, a former Dallas fireman and ex Air Force veteran, leads the Westchester Golf Classic at halfway with 66 65 131, 13 under par. Jack Nicklaus trails by one stroke after rounds of 65 67 132, while Bruce Devlin and Jim Simons chase. Several veterans miss the cut as 75 players advance to the weekend.

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Vicki Moore to compete in national Special Olympics

Fifteen year old Vicki Moore of Crawfordsville will join 17 other Iowans at the National Special Olympics at UCLA August 14 to 18. She will compete in long jump and 50 yard dash as part of a group of 18 competitors and six chaperones from Iowa.

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Old timers to play Sunday at Green Field tournament

At Green Field in Washington a softball tournament runs from noon to 8 30 p m with proceeds funding improvements. An old timers game is set for 7 p m featuring former players. Noon Perfex versus Pizza Hut and 1 30 Gibson versus Chocolate Shop lead a day of games followed by semi finals at 4 30 and 5 p m and the title game at 8 30.

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Bill McDonough Wins Feature at Cedi Rapids Speedway

Bill McDonough fought off challenges by John Moss to win the 25 lap feature race at Cedi Rapids Friday night leading from start to finish. Eighteen cars competed. heat results list Dake Holmer Maynor Zwanziger Stover Sanger McDonough Becker. Consolation event featured Swanson West Hughes Wolf Beckman and an incident when Morey Willis’ car vaulted the first turn fence with no injuries.

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Washington district football players reminded to take phys

Boys in junior high and high school ages in the Washington district planning to try out for football are reminded that physicals are required. The exams will be given at noon Tuesday in the senior high gym by Washington doctors as part of the annual program for participation in football.

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