Fidrych Near 20 Wins as Tigers Rally Past Rangers
Detroit’s Mark Fidrych remains on pace for 20 victories, seven wins away with seven weeks left, aiming as a rookie 20-game winner and potential Rookie of the Year. He improved to 13-4 after Texas, with Willie Horton delivering a ninth inning homer for a 4-3 comeback win. Rusty Staub added a pair of runs, while Gaylord Perry took the loss. In other games, Cleveland beat Chicago, Minnesota shut out Baltimore, New York defeated Kansas City, California humbled Boston, and Oakland topped Milwaukee. Cleveland’s Rick Manning drove in the winning run in ten innings. Tommy Smith hit his first major league homer since 1973. Minnesota’s Bill Singer pitched five-hitter. Hal McRae homered for Kansas City. Frank Tanana tossed a two-hitter for California, his 18th complete game of the season. Oakland’s Rollie Fingers closed with relief as Mike Torrez won his 10th.
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Leading golfers rest ready for PGA Championship try
The 58th PGA Championship at Congressional Country Club in Bethesda begins with Jerry Pate and Ray Floyd rested and eager to add a second major title in 1976. Johnny Miller misses due to an injury. Nicklaus, Crenshaw, Green, Irwin and Geiberger contend as an uphill, humid course tests stamina. Arnold Palmer is largely counted out for waning daily desire.
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Plans for Iowa aging commission overhaul under Orr
DES MOINES IDPA The newly appointed executive director George Orr plans wholesale changes in the Iowa commission on the aging focusing on hiring outside consultants He toured a Kansas City federal regional center and says the state spends heavily on consultants with a small staff Since July 1973 the agency signed 57 consultant contracts totaling 993299 mostly federal money He will insist on multiple bids and better business practices and aims to staff the agency to reduce reliance on contractors He estimates a 100000 appropriation is needed for staffing with no supplemental request for six months He says the program brings in about 6 million annually in federal funds and will seek limited turn around money to boost cooperation with 13 regional agencies during the transition.
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Wichita sniper kills two and wounds seven at Holiday Inn
A 19 year old red haired sniper from Sand Springs Oklahoma fired from the 26th floor of the Holiday Inn in Wichita injuring seven and killing two. Police captured him after a shotgun pellet injury. Victims include Joseph Goulart and Elmer Hensley. Denise and Penny Guseman injured nearby.
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Mark Falen
St. Francis
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Lions defeat Kiwanis in 14 6 Little League clash
The Lions Club minor league beat Kiwanis 14 to 6 on Tuesday. Winning pitcher Chris Leyden with Ryan Gipple sharing mound duties. Hitting leaders include Jeff Batterson two doubles, Ricky Richards a home run, Kurt Horn two doubles and a triple, Leyden two doubles, Gipple and Gorham doubles, Mellinger a triple. Kiwanis sluggers Sherman Goodwin Zuehlke each triple, McKeone double.
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Haberman golfers win women’s title at Washington Club
Haberman A team claims the women’s golf league title after 10 rounds at Washington Country Club finishing with 939 points. Mary Hohl’s squad took second at 887, followed by Babe Hillman 869 and Helen Doak 867. Final week top scorers include Hohl, Levy, Wells, Dalrymple, Hanson, Thorne, Curtis, Westphal, and Stewart.
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Nell Lloyd
Rosemary Nemmers
Carolyn Levy
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Immunization Clinic Set for Preschool Children in County
The Washington County monthly immunization clinic for pre school children will be held next Tuesday from 1 to 4 p.m. at the County Public Health Nursing Service offices on the courthouse lower level. Vaccines are available at low cost for several diseases and fees may be waived in hardship cases.
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Major League Standings and Wednesday Results
Major League standings show Cinci 13 over Chicago 10 and others. results include Montreal 9 over San Francisco 3, New York 2 over San Diego 1, Houston 8 over St. Louis 1, Philadelphia 4 over Atlanta 1. Upcoming pitchers and Friday schedules listed with times in EDT.
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Phils stay ahead in NL East despite setbacks
The Philadelphia Phillies show resilience as injuries pile up yet they extend their lead to 14 games after a 4-1 win over the Atlanta Braves. Manager and players insist they still feel like contenders and stay focused on preserving their edge amid ongoing problems.
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Committee Proposals On Baseball League To Be Ready Soon
A six-man National League committee will review league questions and report at the winter meetings. John McHale of the Expos chairs. members include Busch Jr., Bartholomay, Bavasi, Grant, and Carpenter Jr. They will examine questions raised in a closed session and report back with potential changes.
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Melody Strikers Bowling League Fall Meeting Ann Carl Home
The Melody Strikers Bowling League will hold its fall meeting at Ann Carl's home 520 South 9th Street, Monday at 7:30 p.m. Members may approve League Rules and purchase memberships. Sponsor fees may also be paid, with dues set at 2.25 and sponsor fee at 10.00.
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